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The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
FIGHTING WITH THE BoERs.

A French offcer who will probably
play An important part in the British
Boer war IL Col. de villcboIs Mareuil.
the director OF Bocr military affairs.
Col. Mareuil enjoys a reputation AZ u
highly capable stra,eEist. n resolute
soldier. fearless horseman and n
skillful swordsman. A few months ago
he entered the service OF the Trans
vaal and began at once the orxaniza.
ton OF the Bocr forces. Col. Mareuil
Is the scion OF an old Breton aristo-'
cratic family. As lieutenant he
fought with great valor In the Franco
PruSsian war. He held successive com
mands of n regiment In the Chalons-
-Marne as chief OF the Etat Major
OF the AlEiers division. the One Hun
dred and Thirt!cih Infantry regiment
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
Winter Excursioaa

Tho Southern Pacific Company and
Its connections operate the best nrst
and Becond-class service to California,
Arizona. Texas and Mexico. Through
Pullman Palace Sleepcrs and Tourist
sleepers from all principal eastern
points. Personally conducted Tourist
Excursions from Cincinnati. Louisville.
st. Louis, Chicago. st. Paul. Minne-
apolis. Des Moines. Omaha. Kansas
City. etc. For particulars and descrip-
tive literature write w. G. Neimyer.
GenI Western Agent. 23s Clark St.
Chicago; W. II. Connor. ComI Agent.
Chamber Commerce Bldg, Cincinnati,
Ohio. or W. J. Berg. Trav. Pass Agt,
go Ellicott So. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
s..-y 81 s... a.,..s., s.,.s..

ssosy 81 ae0s 0stssssi savsssA
Once upon timc there were some
sui,efui savaxcs. who resolved 10 b.
civilissd at small cost to themselves.
Accordingly. they spent e76o In the
coastructioa Of \ ssitrd gold mine In
their midst. The next day Il rained.
bst Tie day after that the ssnius Of
the Anslo-oaxoa race came on the
kssn jump. with cannon and Red Cross
aussss. asd clvilissd thess sAvasss.
whsa The Invaders discovered the Dc.
csit that had bssa practicsd upon
then. their ehasrin kasw 10 bounds.
For they ha1 no eold: whiis The NJ.
tivss had civilization. -i,stroit Jour.
nal.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

and Il worked like magic. feel that
your medicine has bccn Of inrstirnabie
benefit ~ nsr. ."-Miss ADELE WILLIAM.
sox. iV6 N. boulevard. Atlanta. Ca.
Thln, SalloW and Nervous
"DsAn Mss. PISxMAM IL was thin.
ssilow and nervous. had not had
my 'saensrs for over year and y half.
I,octorrd with several physicians In
town and ono specialist, but did MOI
get sny tstter. ! asaiiy decided 70
try your medicine. sud wrote to you.
After ] had taken three bottles Of
Lydia q. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Con.
pound and three Of blood Purifier. ny
nssses rrturnrd. snd I feel as'weil
and stronR - ever did, aad an gain.
Ing 1esh. Mis- LsxA OAixns, vlaAilA,
TuiaEe Co.. Cal
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
THE0L DEST Man m AMERICA
Tell. How He Escaped the Tenors Of Many Winters
of Many Winters

Lsssc Brock. . citizen Of McLsssss
county, texas. has lived M yssss.
Hs now lives with his son.in-EsW sf
Valley AiIIs. Texas
In speaking Of his good health ssd
extreme old sge. Mr.. Brock says
"Affer q man has lived In the
world as long as ! have. he ought
TO have found out Rreaf many
things by experience.
"One of the things ! have found
out to my entire satisfaction Is the
proper remedy for ailments that
are due directly TO the effects of
the climate.
"DurinR my long life ! have
known q great many remedies for
coughs, colds. cafarrh and diar-
rhGa. ! had always supposed
these affections 70 be different dis
eases, buf in reading DR.. Hart
mans books ihave found our that
these affections are the same and
thar they are properly called ca
farrh.
81 had several long siegcS with
the "trip. Al first I did nor Know
thar Peruna was a remedy for this
disease. When / heard that Ia
grippe was epidemic cafar:h, !
tried Pcruna for In grippe and
found il 10 be just the thing.
"As' for Or. Hartman remedy,
Pe-ru-na. ! have found il 10 be the
beSf, If nOf the only, reliable rem
edy for these affections. II has
been my standby for many years.
and Iaffribu:e my good health and
extreme old age 10 this remedy.
Yer, truly yours.
M,v~1 @ssh,
For n free book on cJiarrh. address
The Pcruna Medicine Co.. Columbus.
ohio.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
Miners and fru,p.rt"rs' Excursion to
M.M M.AI.m

February 18th Santa Fc Rnlr" will sell
tickets to New MyNiuu gpIuta at very
low rate. giving sIuIHuyrF privileges uu
return trip. Good thirty days ,i,' ful
particulars 100 Lawrence street.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
a Pert Coa - vtsssN,

'Remember.' said the young mans IA
ed my own living
'Of course WAS the depressing an
swer; you did the best you could with
your opportunities. But I'll venture to
say you didn't get nearly as good = Nv
ing as l yet now without working. -
Warrington Star.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
Ready to ,,o.. ,hr ,,.rr.,n.

~ disown you cried the angry parent.
81 shall cut you on with a dollar
Yes. sir." ropliCd tho son meekly.
And might l have the dollar nowG''-
Philadelphia North American.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
=, winter Us. Allen. Foot Ease.

A powder. Your feet feel uncom-
Portable. nervous, and often cold and
damp. II you have sweating. sore feet
or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores.
Is cents. Sample sent free. Address
Allen 5. Olmsted. lie Roy. n. Y.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

FITS Permanently Cured. son,s - ate,
bret dsy OF D,. klin- ,.t,ai N.r,- N-.t,,,,
esnd tor FREE. s1.N tr.i .o,ti- and tr-.tI.-.
In " " kLi>s' La, ~ Area Sc fhii~dslph,.. p
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

what h grass widow" shes n
woman whore husband gets a divorce
because Oh. makes him run the lawn
mower"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

~ you marry that Hirl IN Gu, you on
with "A dollar" 81 know you better than
that. mother: you'd make II ~ cents
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Mra. WtnslOw's othiag syrup.
Ysr ehldren ,--thins sofi-ns The gums reduces In.
nsmmstiaa. aAys pain cures Wind collie. &c bottle
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

what Is your Idea OF an intellectual
woman One who knows when she 4,
old enough To quit wearing d.colict.
frockS"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

All human law 10 hasea on tAs COZ.
vtcttsa that the paaisAosat sAealA ~
he efine. TAs eoanoa seass e ~.
tSes require that-Rsv. Ds. Grove.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

''Ad.lnid. has such "A nno mind" Ssh,
has, Yes: she can keep up her inter,
est IN a man after she knows he's en-,
gagged "
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10
s2s A WEEK TO AGENTS

selling our ne~ GAS LAMP. A Ga Plant Brighter
Than electricity or w~s.sch city sas che arc than
keru'rns, itD candle light -,nt . day. fol,shed
ora.s. Faliy guaranteed Retail o ~. Big nea~y
maker Live ax-nts wanted EVER, wher>. STANDARD
Gas Lamp Co. ii0 Nj, hlxsn 81. Chicasu.
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Harry. that gown I'm telling you
about Is perfect dream. We'll, I
see by the way you return to the subject
that you are working me To make II u
reality
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

THE Folderols have recalled their re-
ception Invitations" ANY body sick?''
No: Mrs. Foldero. changed her mind,
and concluded she would rather have the
house painted"
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

nak~r's Isrswktast Coroa
10 delicious. ,o.i. lrss than one cent Gun NAde
col, BY Walter hAkrf u. Ltd, dor, he st-r. Mass
The Monte Vista journal., 1900-02-10

Ny doctor said I would die, but Piuo's
Cure for Consumption cured m-.-Amos
Islnsr, Cherry Valley, H.. Nov. ~. W.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
OF INTEREST TO MINERS.

While II cannot be claimed that gold
dredging in the United States has yet at
tanned an established position as an indus
try, still substantial progress has been
made, and there can be no doubt OF the
ultimate outcome. No part of the world
affords better or more extensive nelds Tor
gold dredging than does the western
United States.
Cyanide plants are multiplying rapidly
in the northern hills OF South Dakota. AT
the Blacktail plant experiments have
shown 1t possible to treat "a refractory
ore, and even IS ore at a profit Berore
the close Of the season IL is estimated that
not less than fifteen plants, with a per
diem capacity Of 800 tons, will be oper-
ating in that district.
There are in the United States seven
teen copper mines, capitalized for $780,
$50. 900, that have paid dividends amount
ing TO si77, ~. 39S. In other words, they
have paid to their stockholders Sl9, l76, SsS
more than the aggregate Of the capital
stock These seventeen mines do not in
clude several very large copper producing
properties owned by private companies
and which do not make public their pro-
duction of profits.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
LIVELY TIMES ON WEST FORK.
Prediction That the Camps VIII At
tract Mining Men.

r. Malcolm who ia interested In the
West Fork section. owing claims on Dry.
pesyer. CHINA and Cranberry creeks, tells
thr Greenwood Times that the West Fork
will he the Mecca OF the prospect0r. min
iuv operator and expert this summer
There Is plenty 81 work being started
along the various creeks that empty into
tha West Fork He SAYS that on the big
properties such as ihc Carmi and Wash
irEton and idaho mines. development AZ
l+uth d. being DELAYED for want % compile
ton of the main wagon road up the West
Fork These mines now need machinery.
especially pumps aad Until the road IL
fuHt {t BE- impossible To continue work at
tenth rn account ~ the water
he confirms the report - the nig strike
5f Gaiena on the Rambler ard standard
fraction -lalms These fractions were io-
rated less than dfteen days aEo. They
nave opened Up an cight-f0ot ledge % ga
lena. which has been traced for nearly
:. 90 feet ne says IL IS q true assure
vein ASSAYS from ore taken out o. ssr-
face open cuts gave returns ~ SO. The
claims are on Dry creek and are owned 0y
RRmbcn and Kennedy.
MANY strikes arc reported from Room
artur creek. where men arc also clearing
ground FOR a townslte. on tne Highland
t~risf on Beaver creek. exceptionally rtCh
Quartz ore is being encountered. 4 mining
EXPERT De says is examining the Wallace
ard Bel Groln.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19

Capt. Robinson WIN Charter stenm-
shIp nrrehonshIre.

Orders for 2oso.ooQ feet ~ lumber ana
building material for Manila have been
received by Capt Robinson. - the Local
branch ~ the quartermaatef'F department
lie r. authorized 10 charter SHIP % carry
4, 20 IT, destination. ana has arranged 10
charter The steamship BFechoushlro for
the purpose
TIE steamer Missouri. chartered by thu
government and rerhratensf the Erhert.
is sac in Seattle about Mas = from San
FRANCHISE. on her arrival she viii inai
freight far 81 Michael and Nome. The
steamer Iaawton wiil ieave San Francisra
for Puget sound May - The WTeae't wiii
leave Tacoma his afternoon for Manila
s1a Honolulu She carries freight for tnA
government. consisting ~ $4,000 feet ~
humber. 40 tons - oats and fifteen tons
Of hag
The contract f9r the construction ~ Gf-
Hcera' quarters and barracks AZ Fort Flag
nar has bern awarded t9 Ryan A Car
retty IS the qusrtermsster general Their
IA WAS s. so
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
NEWS AND GOSSIP Of THE MINING WORLD.

fine-looking ore. They are located on Can
yon creek, about three miles from Keller.
{. . .
Work is 10 be resumed shortly on the
Humming Bird. a North Fork property
The amount Of development work this far
exceeds go feet Six hundred tons of So
ore on the dump VIII be shipped to the
Grand Forks smelter.
. . Q
Work on the Dundee mine, near Ymir, Is
bringing forth satisfactory results. Ever
since the concentration was shut down the
pumps have been kept at work so as TO
keep the workings clear Of water. The
shaft has been timbered and surface pros
pecting is. I'm the shape Of open cuts prov
ing the ledge. In this manner the ledge
has been proven for a distance Of l,Seo
feet. and for this length II averages from
nine TO ten feet in width. At a point so
feet from the shaft a small tunnel was
run near the surface and the ledge cross
cut and four average samples were taken
from the vein and assayed. They gave a
return Of S6l in gold and nine ounces in
silver to the ton.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
ron \ GLORIOUS FOURTH.
Executive Committee on Celebration
Making Preparations.

The executive Nognmitice or the Fourth
~ Jgly celebration held q meeting yeeter-
day afternoon for the purpose ~ appoint
m suieornmlftees Mayor Humcs acted
al honorary chairman The following
committees we're selected F'inan nee
George NJ Stewart chairman. C. r.
crane J. A. Moore. J " elise. o. p
Meachsm T.. Crawford - MacDou-
gall ~ -. Augustine James Gnl r. B.
Rurwen and O. " Holloway.
cart NJ a. Gormiey was appointed
chairman ~ the, military committee and
advertising committee Prof Arthur W.
Crane vas appointed chairman Of tho
sports committee
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19

Trading rather slow in the market for metals
today Tin ruled rather quiet but little s;eadier.
influenced by some local demand and light falling
OF In receipts Gables however. were Is 81 lower,
hut had no effect here The close quiet, at So ~
@29
Lake copper continues dun and unchanged Of
SlssT4
Lead ruled very duh at s. s7scRs O2i.
Spel,er was little easier. under freer offerings,
closing easy at 81 points off, on basis Of 81 .ssd
4s
Fig iron warrants were weak and unsettled.
The brokers price for lead was 50. and for
copper Sls.s7s.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19

hradsNEeetr fttNttWs
Rradstreet's financial review tomorrow will say;
the notable feature q the stock market this week
Professional interests x the smaller KIND sceIB
Co hare been responsible f0< most q the Anctua-
uons exhibited hy prices. The continuance o< sold
cie frm New York 10 Paris were, however, ds-
REGARDED ard Of the Influences q a geueral char
ac'er which were ececttl factors, leading place
m1st he assigned bv the growing case q money
here and abroad Cali loans at New York have
been quoted all week Ia the nrtEhhoxhoOd q per
cent, and there is every prylsIect Of the revna-
nency & such conditions THIS makes Il easier
90 CARR stocks, and az the same time leads 10
a CERTAIN amount II Investment huying of diHt-
dead raying railroad shares and other securities
In which the public has confidence There was
den account. hat the financial conditions abroad
iust ryierrcd 90. with the supposed prospect of
an carly end 10 the south African war rcsRltei in
cheerful tone IN London. which had an effect
The continuance q sod railroad earnings and
favorable crop news also Influences In spec
ulatlos. and the granger and Southwestern rail-
road shares showed AZ times a yeFv fair ArrnCut
q strength ON the other hand the intllstriAis
a rule have again been weak At lower prfres
the leading steel strcks seemed IN fnd renewed
support mainly from the covering Il short contracts,
although some renewed hnyiug a a better char
acter reported 20 be in progress This checked
the Decentralization In the group In question. but
another part q, the industrial list then became
very weak. This was the tobacco stocks. American
and continental The former especially. fell rap
idly and seventy On the continuance u the
ports that powerful ppprsitten cunccrn Is 70 he
established with the backing ot capitalists who
nNcentiy left the management II the American
company. II might be noted however. that this
decline Il American Tobacco and the Indications
q renewed weakness in sugar refining stock did
not have any great influence the railrrad
list which continued steady to strong and seemed
in fact. more inclined 20 cut loose entirely from
the industTiais
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
UNITED VERDE LITIGATION.
Senator Clark Unable to Reor-
ganize the Company.
COURT DECIDES AGAINST HIM.

Prof. Treadwell, Minority stock
holder, Refuses 10 BE Frozen Out,
and the Law of New York Pro-
tects Him-PecuIiar Purchase and
SuIe Held to He yofd-Most NaIu-
able Copper Property in World.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19

WASHINGTON MAY H4Teaas's ssafsnsn. -
;he treasury exclusive u the $40 ooo g,id reserve
FhnEs.
Aysiisl8e rash balance ..,s.......... tifl ca 80
r,fA ... ......--- .......... = H4E Qf
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
FINANCIAL AND
STOCK REPORTS
70 70 70
SAN FRANCISCO.


SAN FRANCISCO. May ls.-sterng on London
Sixty days, 81. ST.; sight. sob
Financial.
Silver bars, eosc; Mexican dollars. istg4sc. Drafts
Sight. l5o; telegraph, lIse
Cd 60 %
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
There's One Thing Free.

Not free Nome tickets. bur ffee trial
treatnnsnts az our store. Of Or Macken-
zie's English Catarrh Cure. One package
guaranteed TO cure. cost. &c a lay o. o
Guy. Pm. G.. Leading Drusgis.. Paeiac
coas. agent, Seattle. see
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
NEW YORK.


NEW YORK. May lsThe stock market contend
ed successfully against the marked depression ct the
early dealings. and showed increasing strength the
day advanced. Early losses all retrieved. and
the close fairly huoyAnt, with hugst Of buying
orders involving urgency exceeding anything for a
long time past Very notable net gains are shown
by the speciatieS and iudustrals while the rail-
roads generally are from a fraction to points
higher
The early depression had its inception In London
where stocks sold down sharply. Sugar and To-
haeeo were both sold down sharply. but they met
support Of a character which has been lacking for
several DAYS past An uuwieldy short interest has
been formed. especially IN Tobacco, in the course
Of its recent decline, and when the stock be-
gan 70 MP the demand from the bears became
pfccipitate The strength developed in some New
York stocks added TO the confusion N the bears
Brooklyn Gas Union moved up 81 points. and Con
solidated Gas a. TO a Level far above that touched
by the stock for many months past Even the steel
industrials were bought and moved MP generally a
point The large buying q Burlington the feat
ure Of the railroad list. but there wclldistrib
uted demand for railroad stocks durins the latter
part Of the day. and the sudden Jump IN prices q
some q them indicated the uneasy demand for
short interests.
English steamers and sterling exchange fell lower
The stroag return made today by the imperial Bank
n Germany kept pace with she improved conditon
II the English and French institutions, and affords
relief from apprehension II any further gold exports
at present. The bond market responded 10 late ac-
tisity aud strength In stocks Total sales par value
H750G United States refunding p, when issued
advanced 4 and all other issues except the y cgu-
l IN he mira
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
Money and Exchange.

Money on can. lsa2 PER cent last loan. pr
cent Prime mercantile pspeY, 1tai per cent. sIsr.
ling exchange easier with actual business ia bank
ery hills at 81 SHAT 80 for demand and 81 s3at
As for sixty DAYS Posted rates 81 sSsas -. com
rnertial hills - sta4.s4. silver certificates 6a.i
sl3e Bar silver. Coz. Mexican dollars. sc
C3ovornInent bond. stroas state bonds. inactive.
Railroad bonds strong.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
Weak lien,

Be strong, he manly. II have INDUCED in
the evil effects of such folly; Free
the miseres OF exhausting drains i'm
potency, wasting the lost
manhood. weak, aching back frequent painful urnaon
and sediment in urine, pimples, seepless
dependency stupidity OF ambition similar
vmptoms physical mental and weakness
which render unable to enjoy OF the keenest
Measures OF life You VIII find DOCTOR REEVES will
y best friend He has had more experience and
8 of such diseases than
any other specialist the American continent He win
you for study. business and marriage. and send
out the world with life
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
Financial Review.

more numerous. numbering "a for thu pas. wees.
against p last week, Is in this week = year aSe.
ana = in lSaS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
Or N.
And Oregon Short Line
nwEsr RArEs-SuoRrE ROUTE.

Seattle 60 all points East ana southeast.
via Portland salt Lake CITY and Denver
pullman palace sicepers. library an1 din.
ing cars. upholstered tourist slecpers and
free reclining thalg cars. steam he4t.
Pintsch ught For tickets to or from any
roint In the United States, Canada OF ku-
rorc. call on or address, +. & Ellis, Cen
oral AGENT. SIS First avenue. Seattle. w.
IL Huribut q. = \. Portland
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
Hank C1enriuss.

The following table compiled by nradstreet shows
the bank clearngs at all principal cities for the
and decrease. compared with the corresponding
week last year;
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-19
Suffering Women.

II mans glory is his strength, woman's pride
beauty Beauty is impossible without health
clear complexion, cheeks sparkling glossy
hair you must rid yourself of all such facilitating
ments falling displacement of womb, painful
irregular, scanty profuse menses periodical
aches eucorrhea nervousness and hysteria
tnue to suffer and sink Lay aside feengs>o
for time and in sacred everything
DOCTOR REEVES. who would build up your broken
constitutions and health
strength and beauty
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-06
THE BURLINGTON R0If
 BEST LINE.

N EST: St. Louis to Kansas el St. Joseph, Omaha. Nebraska, D yer, Utah, Pacific Eoast-TF TRAINS DAILY. Weekly Califon Excursions.
 NORTHW EST to Black Hi Montana, Washington, Puget Son via the .sbort Bil ings Route-50 800 miles saveds from St. Los Tourists sleepers Tuesdays q Thursdays, Kansas Ctr to Seat NORTH; to St. Paul and Ninl apolis-THREE TRAINS DAILY. HOMESEEkERS' EXCURSI0 to the N est and Northwest.
 7500 Miles Of Standard Railrai The Main rraveled Road in Louisiana Purchase.
 Wide-Yestlbuled, Pintsch-lighH complete trains of chair cars lsei free1, Pullman sleepers.
 All Ticket Agents can ticket tie Great Burlington Route.
 Write.
 FMr rUGG, L " WAKELYe TP A, GOA Pine St.. Gen. Passenger Z
 St Louis, Mo. St. Louis. Mo. HOWARD ELLIOTT, GenI AIanagtt
 St. Louis, Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-02-06
ID FENCE THE CEMETERY.
Board of Public Affairs Met and Re.
 ceivad Sealed Bids for the Work

The Board of Public Affairs of the city of Pine Bluff, in response to call by the Chairman, met at Sec. retary Haufs office on West Barra- que street Monday afternoon to r1- eeive sealed bids for about 4730 feet of wire fenciug to enclose BelIwood cemetery. The specimens of fence were submitted with the bid There were several bidders among them being the MeGaughy Hardware Co.,. E. A. Sheppard, J. P. Sheppard and ]. J. Whitaker. The matter was thoroughly discussed and the bid considered.
 The members thought it best to adjourn and at another meeting, to be called shortly by the Chairman. award the contract