Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-03-19
JUDGE T. HIrE BROWN

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 Il have been a resident of Pine Bluff nine years and everybody knows me. h my present capacity as police judge 1 nave ever endeav- ored to use an impartial hand treat- ing everybody alike, both white and colored. As to having filled the office which now hold satisfaetor- fly to all concerned and the public generally. is not for me to say; But l believe that is the general verdict, and on this verdict 1 rest my pros- poets for reelection. If reelected, 1 can assure my friends and coostitu- ency. that my past record will serve as an index to what my future re cord will be, and that the honor will be, as heretofore, duly appreciated.
 DOUGLASS c. BELL.
 The next gentleman called upon was Mayor D. c. Bell. He was in his office and exterded me a most hearty reception When asked rela- tive tO his candidacy for reelection, Mayor Bell said.
 sIn the past have ever devoted my attention to such matters '.s 1 thought would prove most bene- fieial to Pine Bluff as city, and to her people separately and collective ly I realize and have always real- ized that in q way with city the size of Pine Bluff there are certain conditions prevalent that have to be dealt with in a broad and yet most careful manner There are many openings for advancement presented by our city, and to avail ourselves of these openings and
 utilize them to the city's welfare and to the greatest good to the greatest number of her citizens we must ever be vigilant and wide-awake. Iii this respect 1 think l ha. c, as may or of the city, done my part BIS I saw il i'll the line of duty, and as I deemed was due from me to the city as an incorporation and to my fellowmeh. The present condition of Pine Bluff make it necessary that we throw about her and extend all the inducements We can well do so to draw enterprises of all kinds, and especially manufacturing industries. We have here surrounding Us an agricultural country, and a good one, that needs and must have the cooperation of the city to bring about the best and most satisiae- tory results. It stands us in hand to do something to encourage other means than the raising of cotton es the main and foremost product. During my time as public servant 1 have eonscientiousiy endeavored to do all could to bring about such q unity between city and country as would rebound to the benefit of both. l have associated myself with all organizations that had as an object the upbuilding If our city and country, and therefore aimed at the advancement of our people gener- ally. As mayor of the city I have tried to see that the city s laws were upheld and enforced in as strict manner as was Consistent with pre- vailing conditions. Now, we have to have a revenue to defray the ex- penses of the city government. and we have to have some means of raising this revenue. Various sources have to be resorted 10, and in some instances sources which are deemed by some people as questions able. This is one of the prevailing conditions we have had to deal with. IL maintaining a city gov- ernment 1 consider that there are virtually three things that confront the city, and rest upon the shoulders Of the officers. First, the Keeping of the peace; second, the sanitary con- dition of the city; third, the finances sufficient to meet all necessary de- mands. These are tie three great questions that confront the officials of every city, and to these, as mayor 1 have given strict attention in all ways 1 could with the means at my command. 1 have endeayored that the drainage of the city should be tie best We could afford, that good water be furnished. and that the sanitary condition be such as would be conducive to good health. And knowing U ese things, as the citizens of Pine Bluff do, if they think it proper to re-elect me to the office of mayor. 1 shall certainly appreciate it, and 1 assure them that my ac- tions and laD1rs in the future V il be the sane in all respects as in the past. -R. J. Wilson