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The record-union., 1899-08-12
A Fem Of the Six or Sev-
en- Thousand Wells.
Let Every Proposition
Have Full and Fair
Investigation.

In discussing proposed plans for sup
plying this city with pure, clear water
in ample quantity, the Record Union"
has no selfish end to conserve, no fad
to promote, no preconceived judgment
to pronounce, save and except that it
is opposed to the present source and
system of supply, as are nine-tenths of
the progressive people Of the city.
In the search for a new source and
system it wants, as do all fair minded
people, to have fair, full and impair
tIal investigation of all propositions
made. not more for one than for an
other; not less for one than another
that has been it's uniform position.
For Sacramento is not building for a
day but for time. 1t does not limit
the horizon of it's vision to the present,
but looks to the far future.
If it can be shown that the proposed
supply from the North Fork of the
American River by cement conduit and
pipe line after filtration, is better than
any other and most economic, and that
the city can have a clear, indisputable
and unencumbered ownership in it, free
from partnership with any one, then
that source should be adopted.
If it can be shown that the filtration
of the present supply is most economic
and best in all respects for the city,
and that it will give ample supply with
perfect ownership in the city. and that
it is better than any. other system, then
it should be adopted.
If it can be shown that the proposed
supply from the American River at
Folsom fills the aforesaid requirements
better than any other, then it should
be selected.
If it can be shown that it is more
desirable to take a supply from sub
terranean sources; that it is more eco
nomic than any other. and that
the city can have absolute ownership
in it, free from any encumbrance or
partnership, then it should be adopted.
But in the ascertainment Of these
things, the facts essential to the forma-
ton of sound judgment we demand in
the name of the people fair investiga-
ton.
WHAT IS DEMANDED.
AS in some quarters the subterranean
system has been condemned out of
hand, and doubts, fears and specula-
tons have obtained concerning it; as
it has been assailed by inuendo and
mendacious statements, the Record
Union" has specially urged, and will
continue to urge, as it has these many
years, that the opportunity shall be
given to dissipate such doubts, fears
and speculationA and to controvert
such false assertions by official investi-
CATION. impartially, freely, openly and
literally conducted, rather than treat
ment by unwarranted prescriptions,
theorizing, or the debate of uniformed
opinion.
Not that the Record Union" is the
stubborn champion Of that source, for
1t Is not, but because that branch of
the question has not had and is not
having fair play. That is the simple,
understandable position occupied by
this journal. For it is urged that no
satisfactory investigation can be made
without expense, which the authori-
ties will not incur. But in response it
is shown that any cost will be warrant
The record-union., 1899-08-12

FOR SALE CHEAP,
The nearly new modern Furniture,
Carpets, ETC., of 5-room cottage,
all ready to move into. Rent OF
house, $40. For particulars, ETC.,
see w. n. SHERBURN,
323 X Street.
The record-union., 1899-08-12

which were taken quite a number of
live, perfectly formed trout varying
from four to six inches in length. This
has occurred several times and in diff
ferent localities in that section. show
ing conclusively that there must be an
stream or lake which has
its source in some Of the upper lakes.
1 took care to interview old residents
and men whose word could be relied on
J. w. REEVES.
The record-union., 1899-08-12
Died of His Iuiuries.

Charles H. Craig was yesterday called
to San Francisco to attend the funeral
of his brother, John Craig, Jr., who on
Saturday last received injuries in a
runaway accident which resulted in his
death on Thursday
The deceased was driving team new
to- the city, and the animals becoming
unmanageable ran away, throwing him
from the wagon. The funeral will be
held to-day.
The record-union., 1899-08-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BAKER & HAMILTON. WHOLESALE
hardware bicycles, carts. buggies, car
riages, phaetons. Balm, farm and header
wagons. Send for catalogue.
Il .s s' .s:.. with vi. Thompson's Eye Water
The record-union., 1899-08-12

Yosv healthy, activity and life.
NV little girl had severe attack OF lever, J"
writes Mrs VIM S. vollmer of Concord, Cabar
rus Co. n C., in letter to DR.. X. V. Pierce, of
buffalo n. Y II had two physicians for her.
She had very bad cough. raised great deal
and had wasted to a mere skeleton; only her
feet and ankles were swollen. knew what DR..
Pierce's medicines had done for us before so
commenced giving her Golden MEDICAL Oiscov-
cry and Pellet occasionally.
,In a few days noticed the fever was less
her cough gradually grew better; expectoration
grew less; in a few days she sat up IN bed, and
Soon she could take few steps. She kept on
improving slowly and after few weeks the
swelling in feet and ankles went down, and she
kept on step by step until she got we'll This
is more than two years ago.
Last winter. Lula Tiny oldest daughterl mad
Grippe very badly. Her physician was uneasy
he told me to be very careful or she would have
pneumonia She was left with an awful cough.
/ gave her Golden Medical Discovery and it
cured her cough. will be pleased to have my
letter published. If persons wishing to know
more about the great benefits we have received
from using Dr. Pierce's medicines will write,
enclosing stamp. will gladly answer"
If mothers will only write to DR.. Pierce
concerning the ailments of their family he
will send them sound and valuable advice
in a plain sealed envelope. and without any
charge whatever. His remarkably wide
experience has qualified him to deal with
diseases which battle the local practitioner.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11
Fighting Renewed .

Pretoria, Dec. 10.-Advices from
the front state that the British at
tackled General Cronje's forces at
Scholitz's.Nek south of Spyfontein
early this morning.
Fighting is also reported north OF
Spyfontein in the direction of KIM
berly. This seems to indicate that
the Kimberly garrison has made an
othar gortie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11
insuring Infants

+ Indianapolis, Ind. De10c. .-Attor'
ney General Taylor, in an opinion
given the auditor of the state, holds
that the assessment insurance com
panies cannot insure persons under
81 years old, as it ia violation OF
the law governing such cases.
The opinion has special reference to
companies that have been insuring
children from l to 2 years of age.
A South Bend company has been
following this practice, but will be
prohibited from doing so in the fu-
ture. Three Indianapolis companies
that did this kind of business have
gone to the wall in the past two
years.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11
BRITISH LOSE HEAVILY.
General Gatacre Walked Into q Besr
Trap nc Cest of 500 Men.

General Gatacre Walked Into Beer
Trap nc d cost of 500 Men.
Molteno, Dec, 1o-GeneralG Gatacre,
commanding the army I'm central Cape
Colony. i'm his tlrst battle met with Sc
rious defeat early Sunday morning at
ter an all nights march from Molento,
that for time looked like complete
annihilation. A large part of his ar
my, however, by heroic efforts, man
aged to extricate itself from the am
bush into which the column had fall
len and retreated rapidly and in some
confusion to the main camp at Mol
teno, after losing over 500 officers
and men captured. The casualties,
SO far as known, are comparatively
slight, although 1t is feared greater
number were left dead and wounded
on the field.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11

1t biliousness, Herbine, by expell-
ing from the body the excess of bile
and acids, improves the assimilative
processes, purifies the blood, and
tones up and strengthens the entire
system. Pride 30 cts at City Drug
Store and w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11
TO SETTLE CURRENCY QUESTION
with d Weeks Debate Reaardiess of
MlnerTty. 81

MlnerTty.
Washington q ,.Dec. 10. MIR. Roberts
the Mormon representative electfrom
Utah, waanot in the hall when the
house convened Friday. 1t was
agreed Immediately after the reading
OF the journal, that when the house
adiourned yesterday, it be to meet on
Monday. rt'F
Mr.. Dalzell (Pa.) from the commit.
tee ON rules, then presented the
amendments to the rules agreed upon
by the committee for the creation oi
committee ON insular affairs to con-
sist OF seventeen members to have
jurisdiction lover all matters except
ing those affecting the revenues and
the appropriations pertaining to the
the islands which came to the United
States through the treaty of 1899 with
Spain andto Cuba, - and TO Increase
the membership Of the committees
ON foreign AFFAIRS. merchant marines
and fisheries, and the committee on
territories from thirteen to fifteen.
Mr.. Bailey TEX said the minority
of the rules committee had no differ
ence OF opinion as the propriety of
the creation of the proposed insular
committee. but it did dissent from
the idea that the committee should be
created for the purpose of perma-
nently dealing with the islands,"
Mr.. Dalzeu replied there was moth
ing in the resolution which intimated
that the committee was to deal with
our possessions permanently. The
resolution was adopted without di-
vision.
Mr.. Dalzell then offered the resolu-
ton for the consideration Of the fi-
nancial bill. 1t provided for general
debate, beginning next Monday, until
next Friday, and vote on Monday,
December Is. Mr.. Dalzell said there
was no disposition upon the part of
the majority to unduly press the bill.
1t presented single propositions,
which had already been debated i'm
the house. The committee on rules
was of the opinion that the rules Of
fered were ample.
Mr.. Richardson, ON behalf of the
minority, said he dissented most en-
phstically from the proposition ad-
vanced by Mr.. Dalzell that the bill to
be considered contained nothing rad
ically new. For the first time in the
history of the country, it was pro-
posed by statutory provision to fas-
ten the gold standard upon the
country.
III such suggestion had been made
two or three years ago, he said, half
the other side would have been up in
arms against it. He considered the
rule unjust to the minority. But one
day was to be given the minority to
study the bill while members of the
majority had six months in which to
prepare themselves. Mr.. Richardson
taunted the msjority for the sudden
change of base.
Mr.. Bailey TEX declared that the
proposed course of the majority was
without precedent or defense. He
made an elaborate argument to prove
that it was a proposition to hastily
determine a question to which the
best and most careful consideration
should be given.
The report was adopted 163 to IA,
-A-
the house adjourned until Monday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11

Constipation leads to liver trouble,
and torpid liver to Bright's disease.
Prickly Ash Bitters ia certain cure
at any stage of tie disorder. Sold by
w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11
Fraudulent Certificates.

Tahlequah, Dec. 1O.-Fraudulent
Cherokee certificates were une earthed
in the senate by Senator Leach pre-
senting certain national certificates
and asking that they be referred to
the committee ON claims. On inves-
tigation it was found that they had
been cancelled by the auditor and
reference refused, the certificates
being ordered held as a part of the
records of the senate. Last Satur-
day night the auditors Office was
looted and number of the certifi-
Gates stolen. Fraudulent credit for
$4038 was also entered on the audit
or's books. 1t is thought that thou
sands of dollars worth of stolen and
Forged certihcates are afioat through
out the Cherokee nation.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11

London, Dec. lit is hafdly too
much TO regard Gem. sGatacre' o re-
pulse near Stormberg an the most se-
rious defeat British have yet sustain
ed in the whole campaign. Already
the official advices show that two
men were killed. nine officers and
seventeen men were wounded and
nine officers and 500 men are missing.
But it is not evident that the worst is
known. The proportion of wounded
and killed is so small when compared
with the missing-who are undoubt-
edJy prisoners in the hands of the
Boere-that the supplementary list
of casualties is awaited with serious
misgivings.
1t is also feared that there were Sc
rious losses of guns and equipment.
The most serious aspect of THE af-
fair is the effect it is likely to have
on the Dutch in Cape Colony, who
have been wavering as to whether
to throw in their lot with the Beers.
Hosts,of the northern farmers are
now likely to join the rebellion. De-
feat is also serious, because it will
delay the junction of Gen. Gatacre
and Gen French, at Naauwpoort.
The plan was for their combined
forces to relieve the pressure on Lord
Methuen's column. The disclosure
of such a strong force iat Stormberg
was quite unexpected. Doubtless
General Gatacre was the victim OF
treacherous guides, but the result
points also to the absence of proper
cavalry scouting.
The British troops who recently
occupied Arundel are advancing. A
They have had several skirmishes but
no casualties. Three miles north of
Arundel they found the Beers 1000
strong
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1899-12-11

For broken limbs, chilblains, burns,
scalds, bruised shins, sore throat.
and sores of every kind, apply Bal
lard's Snow Liniment. Ii will give
immediate relief and heal any wound
Price 25 and 80 cts at City Drug Store
and w. B. Frames.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
TO CURE LA GRIPPE IN TWO
 DAYS

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. F. W. Groves signature on every box. 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08

MT. T. r. Howell, one of For dyce's best citizens died Tuesday evening. He had been suffering with stomach trouble for several months and had been at death $ door a week or more. Mr. Howell was typical Southerner, good man, square Mason. true Odd Eel low, pure Christian, faithful friend devoted husband and loving fath- CT. He was laid to rest yesterday afternoon after appropriate seryi- ees at the Presbyterian church by Revs. B. F. Wallace and K. W. Mckay and rites by the Odd Eel lows.-Fordyee Enterprise.
 Capt. T. P. Howell was well and favorably known in this coun- ty, having formerly lived here. He was for many years a merchant at Selma. He was good man and his host of friends here are ex- tremely sorry to learn of his death.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08

J. A. BIRcHFIELD Drew Go. Luella, Ark.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
Weak Eyes Are Made Stton,

dim vision made clear, styes re
 moved and granulated lids or sore eyes of any kind speedily and ef- fectually cured by the use of Suth- erland's Eagle Eye saIve. It's put up in tubes, and sold on Il guarantee by all good druggists.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
Coughed 25 Years.

I suffered for 9 years with a cough, and spent hundreds of dol. lars with doctors and for medicine to no avail until I used Dr. Bells Pine-Tar-H oney. This remedy makes weak lungs strong. It has saved my life.-J B. Resell Grantsburg, III
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
Sweet Bells JangIed
 Out of Tune and Harsh. "

Shakespeare's description fits thou sands of women. They are cross, des pondent, sickly, nervous-a burden to- themselves and their families. Their sweet dispositions are gone, and they, like the bells, seem sadly out of tune. But there is remedy. They can use
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08

Railroad Commissioner, H. W. Wells, was called home last week by the serious illness of his babe.
 Mrs. Ii. H. Watson has return ed to her home in this city after q visit to friends in the capital city.
 Browns Chill Tonic is guaran- teed to be the best. Delightful to take and sure to cure. If
 MT. Z. w. Hyatt is at Louis vile, Ky, this week, purchasing goods for the firm of Wells X Fly att.
 If you are not satisfied with Browns Liver Pills after a fair trial, your money will be refund ed. If
 Circuit court opens here next Monday with light docket. It will not last over a week and a half.
 Dr. w. T. Thompson, of War ren, was here on q visit to rela- lives and friends the first of this week.
 Ringworm, letter, itching piles. itch, ec- zema cured quickly and efeetually with Hunts Cure Money refunded if it fails. Price 50 cents
 For sale by D. T. Hyatt.
 Dr. s. C. Alexander, Pastor of the Presbyterian church, has re- turned from a visit to Eureka Springs.
 For 30 days we will give I bot tie of Tasteless Chill Tonic for ev- cry bushel of corn brought Us. If
 BRowN, McQUIsToN X Co
 The new cotton-gin is now in operation. Everything is up-to- date and excellent yields will be the result.
 Why pay 50 cts. when Lindsey's Pink Chill Cure IS only 25 cents and guaranteed by all druggist. For sale by Our Drug Store"
 We are glad to note the fact that our old friend, Judge w. T. Wells. is able to be in town again after an illness of d week or two.
 FcR SALE-Corner house and lot on Gabbert Street. Apply to Knox X Hardy, or Mrs. J. C.. Henderson. 9-S-3t.
 Among the elegant homes re- gently erected in our city is the two-story residence of MT. o. Cooper, in the northeastern su- burb.
 Bacllache, sprains, bruises, cuts, rheurna- tism, catarrh, diarrh@a, cramp collie, all aches and pains speedily cured with Hunt; Lightning Oil. failing, money refunded. For sale by D. T Hyatt.
 The corporation of Monticello has made contract to furnish the oil mill with water from the deer well and reservoir is being erect ed.
 The Hincmon University Schoo has opened. This Is school worthy of the largest patronage. The most prominent young men. .anc ladies of the state are graduates o this school.
 Chronic grumblers never grumble abou Chaatham's Chill Tonic. It is even bette than recommended, and guaranteed to cure Put up in both tasteess and bitter styles Guaranteed The tasteless in 60cent bot ties.
 For sale by D. T. Hyatt. Ways-and-means committees ar at work on the waterworks prob lem. Putting in of the mains an' plugs will soon begin. An cleo tric light plant will also be put in Monticello has a bright future. Cotton 4c a pound, why no chill tonic 25e? Lindsey's Pinl Chill Cure is, and IS guaranteed 3 the best, money can buy. At al : druggists. For sale by "Ou Drug Store"
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
The Eagle, King of All Birds,

is noted for It's keen sight, clear and distinct vision. So are those persons who use Sutherland's s Eagle Eye Salye Tor weak eyes, styes, sore eyes of any kind or granulated lids. Sold by all deal. CTS at 25 cents.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
Strayed.

One small black mare, branded T. $. on left shoulder, in two places; also T. $. on left thigh. Any information leading to the re- covery of said animal will be lib- erally rewarded.
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The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08

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The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
Lung Irritation

is the forerunner to consumption. pr. BelPs Pine-Tar-Honey will cure It, and give such strength to the lungs that q cough or cold will not settle there. Twenty-Five cents at aII good druggist.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08

MT. John Riley, of Ashley county, was here last Saturday with two wagon loads of cotton in the seed. MT. Riley brought his cotton here to have ginned on the new steam gin, which is by far the biggest and best in south-east- ern Arkansas.
 When you have that tired run down feeling take few doses of Lindsey's Pink Chill Cure. Price 25c and guaranteed by all drug gists. For sale by Our Drug Store"
 Our clever friend, Mir. John NJ. Wilson-the prince of good fellows,-has the thanks of the MoNTIcELLoNIAN force for nice watermelons and fine messes of roasting-ears. We can assure MT. Wilson that his kind favors are highly appreciated.
 Losr-A fine, large case of the chills. supposed to have been carried off by Cheat hams Chill Tonic. No reward offered it is gone for good. Put up in both tasteless and bitter styles. Cure guaranteed. Taste less 50 cents
 For sale by D. T. Hyatt.
 MT. P. H. Mc1enry (with his wife) the leading travelling repre- sentativ ve and correspondent of the Arkansas Gazette, will be in Mon ticello next week, during court :; and as the great campaign is on, you should see Mir. McHenry and subscribe for the weekly or daily.
 Lindsey's Pink Chill Cure only costs you 25c, and is guaranteed to cure the worst cases of ehills or your money refunded. At all druggists. For sale by "Our Drug Store"
 Hon. N. |. Wadsworth. who lives nine miles southeast of this city, on boring some wells on his farm, has struck some sort of mineral, which. shines up abund- antly in the sand. Mr. Wads- worth does not know whether it is gold, silver or something else. He will have the ore tested.
 A 50-eent iron tonic. Pure soluble iron concentrated, and pure Amorphus quiniue is contained in Gheatham's Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is true tonic, strengthener, ap- petzer, toner up of the system and blood purifier. Only 50 cents.
 For sale by D. T. Hyatt.
 Judge and Mrs. H. w. Wells have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their little daughter, Louise, whose death oc cured at their home one mile south of this city, on the 5th inst. Little Louise had been sick about two weeks with something like brain fever. She was a beautiful babe, about eight months old, and the joy of her father and mother. The bereaved parents have our heart felt sympathy.
 Lindsey's Pink Chill Cure is the best tonic made. It makes rich, red blood, destroys malarial germs tones up the nerves and arouses the liver to action. Price 25 cts. by all druggists. For sale by "Our Drug Store"
 The Drew Cotton Gin and Oil Co. is ready now to buy seed at I'll cents per bushel. Gin will be in operation Sept. 1st. As soon as mill is in operation, we will be prepared to exchange meal or hulls or both for seed. We will gin and wrap for 4 bushels of seed to 100 pounds lint, or 45 cents per 100 in cash. Ginning alone, soc. per 100.
 DREW Cor. GIN X On. Co. --s---------.--------- HxaNszNE q gy@Wss4
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
List of Letters Remaining in the 20. at Monticello, Ark,
 Unclaimed for 30 days.

Brashear, Susan. Curry, Mamie. Drew, Jimmie. Robinson. E. NJ. Walker, Jamie. The above unless called for in the next two weeks will be sen to the dead letter office.
 F. K. SAVAGE, r. NJ.
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money fit fails to cure. E. " Groves signature OH every box. 25e
The Monticellonian., 1899-09-08

Railroad Commissioner, H. ". Wells, was called home last week by the serious illness of his babe.