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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-10
Mexico Intelligencer.

Mexico Intellsencer.
Since the Mexico city council has
had the electric light question up
for consideration The Inteliigencer
has been by request securing informa-
ton on the city ownership problem.
The following is from a Mr.. Wing
field, the commissioner ofpublic works
in Augusta. Ga:
The complet cost Of their water
works plant was 100000. They
have a canal which cost one million
dollars. The gross income from the
water works plant in 1898 was $40
105, and the gross income from the
canal was S52, 232.67. The cost of
operating both was $12, 670.14. De
Quoting the operating expenses Of the
water works and the canal from the
total receipts from both we find that
Augusta realized net profit OF $S9,-
267.S3, or about 5 Lilo per cent Of
the total investment. The per cent
of net profit would have been quite a
good deal larger had it not been for
the fact that Augusta built a new
water works system in addition to
what she already had, at a cost of
$3.50, 700. She did this, too, with
money saved from the income of the
past years from her municipal water
works plant, without any further
| debt.
According to the report of the
board of water commissioners for
1898 Atlanta, Ga, has owned her
own water works since 1875, and
from that time down TO the present
her cash receipts have steadily in
creased. In 1895 they amounted to
S103.774.54 and the cash value OF
the public service for the same year
was S1O0,625, thereby making a
total income of S2O4 1884, which
exceeded (outside of new pipe laid
during the year. the total expenses
and interest coupons on all water
works bonds added together by
$50, 161 81, and the net profit 10 the
city over all expenses, including ex-
tensions, interest and allowance Of 3
per cent for depreciation was $780,
7j2. 50.
Savannah. Ga, has one ofthe finest
sysrems OF water works in the coun-
try. The water is almost a. clear as
/ crystal and is secured from artesian
wells. The city made net profit Of
over $50. 900 for 1897, and without
doubt the profit for the past two
years has been equally az much,
not more, that report being the latest
| / was able 10 secure.
! Many small towns own and con-
| troll their electric light plants an
water works. Among these II one Of
especial interest, namely. CuthbeTt.
Ga. which ofabout 3, 900 population.
Shs owns both her light plant and
water works. The combined cost Of
the two plants was about S43. 900.
The annual expense Of running both
il 81. 800 and the income Of both IL
1920.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-10
Republican Trickery.
Chicago Dispatch.

Republican leaders do not fear the
trusts, but they do fear the people.
Thus it comes about that the re-
publican bosses are exercised over the
trust issue and are casting about for
some scheme to side-track it in the
approaching campaign.
For them to advocate anything
which would result in a curtailmep.
OF the trusts power would result in
the loss to the party OF the trusts
millions, with which to purchase the
reelection of Mckinley.
But to do nothing in the way of
apparent opposition to trusts would
bring upon the party the wrath of
the people and the defeat of Mckinley.
These are the two horns of the di-
lemma which confront the leaders of
the republican forces and either is a
desperate choice. As a result an
effort will be made to avOid both.
Therefore. the proposition is now
being considered whether the people
can be fooled with an alleged desire
for a constitutional amendment Civ
ing federal authority over trusts.
This is a scheme to secure delay. 1t
will not brighten the trusts. Will ii
fool the people?
But the present administration
refuses TO enforce the Sherman law
| against trusts. Ii declines to put il
force the interstate commerce law
Attorney General Griggs lis not
hunting business, as he says. He is
too busy already protecting the
| trusts.
| What good, then. would result from
the proposed constitutional remedy
admitting, for the moment, that i
should be secured? 1t would be 6
dead letter as is the Sherman law
and the interstate law.
But the people demand that TIL
fangs of the trusts be drawl. Tha
is all there is to the question. To de
that would settle it.
The New York Journal. in speaking
OF trusts, saws: The Standard Oh
company is often pointed to IS al
Ideal trust. So it is. The evils which
exist in this company exist to
greater or less degree in all trusts
This company brings oil from tn
earth for l. ,nts barrel and sell
it to the laboring man for 81 barre
a price which enables it TO pay a div
idend of 80 per cent on an enormou
capital.
Thus, if poor Standard Oil la
borer working for $40 a month shoult
fall heir to 81 500 and could inves
it in Standard Oil stock he .woulo
receive in interest the amount of hi
wages during his natural life
When a man lends money at thes
figures the law deals with him as ;
usurer. The law should likewise dea
with oppressive trusts as Insurers
There is no need of constitutional
amendment. The proposal is simpl.
a republican trick to secure delay
1t will prove TO be a trick tina
failed.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-10

Unless q woman eats sufficient
nourishing food she can neither gain
nor keep a good complexion. Food,
when digested, is the base of all
health, all strength and all beauty.
HERBINE will help digest what you
eat, and give you the clear, bright,
beautiful skin OF health. Price Scots
and rs cents. At H. L. Tucker
drug store.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-10
CITY OWNERSHIP.

More Experience of Towns That Have
Adopted Municipal Ownership Of
Public Enterprises---It Has
Proven Profitable.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-05-10

In constipation Herhine affords a
natural, healthful remedy, acting
promptly. A few small doses viii
usually be found 10 so regulate the
excretory functions that they are
able TO operate without aid what
ever. Price Scots. At H. l. fuckers
drug store.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
NEW GAS PLANT
Is Being Erected Cheaper and Bet
 ter Gas Will Be the Result.

Pine Bluff is to have new gas plant, cheaper and better gas for both fuel and illumination use
 Work began this (Monday) morn- ing on tearing down the old plant at the corner of Third avenue and Georgia street, OH the site of which the new plant Is to be erected.
 Several thousand dollars is to be spent by the Pine Bluff Water & Light Company in this improve ment. The service will be much better after the new machinery is placed in the new building. Mains are to be replaced in most of the important parts of the city.
 Mir. Lee, the manager, informs us that the price Of gas will be greatly re duced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
FIELD DAY NOTES.
The Children of the Schools Will
 Certainly Enjoy Tuesday.

T be drill of the Broom Brigade, composed of 2S members and officers. will be one of the prettiest exercises ever witnessed on the fair grounds. Mir. Hinemon organized the Brigade about three weeks ago. For the past ten days the class has been under the direct management of Capi. E. k. Braly, one of the best taeticians in the state. This drill will occur in the forenoon and none can afford too mlssit.
 The athletic events comprise about 9 unm bers, u portion of which will occur in the forenoon, the other in the afternoon. Entries have been made in all the events and there will be some Interesting contests.
 The procession will be formed about S:45 and will appear at the corner Of Main and Sixth avenue about o'clock. It is the desire of the School Board that the pupils pass down Main to the court house and thence to the fair grounds. and this order of march will be followed. Immediately upon the arrival Ut the grounds, the entire student body will unite h singing a number Of chorouses, under the direction of Supervisor NJ. D. McNeil.
 The school exhibit will cover about 2.000 square feef5of space. This N i'll be placed Tn the floral hall and should badnspected by all.
 Parents do not often give day to their clllasren, hence they can well afford T8go to the park with them tomorrow and see what they are doing in the various lines of worh carried on in the schools.
 The Little Rock baseball team will be unable to fill the engagement at Jones' Park Tuesday, but game has been arranged between the High School teams, Both are made up of fine material and an interesting and close contest is promised.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
ADVERTISING POINTERS.

Spasmodic advertising brings only spasmodic results.
 Brevity may be the soul of wit, but it is not always the soul of good.ad- vertising. 4
 Waiting for the public to discover how good ones article is, is pro- cess too slow and tedious for this age. Word of mouth praise is all right in it's way, but no merchant or manufacturer ever became rich by depending on id.
 There's only one sure way to get customers-that' to go after them. And you can't do it in any better way than by advertising.
 There is not a single successful ar ticle on the market today that was made so without advertising; bus mess man may as we'll expect to live and not eat as to expect his business to go on without advertising it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
Y. M. c. 4. NOTES.

The concert by the Y. NJ. C. A. or chastra of Little Rock, which was to take place Thursday. May }, has been postponed until Thursday, May 10.
 Arrangements are being perfected fnr n camping expedition to take place during the month of May. A party composed of the senior msn- bers will go to Silver Lake to stay ten days. The jlniors will go to fhe same place early in June. Both excursions will be under competent manageYent, and an excellent time is being planned.
 Tomorrow night committee mems banquet is to be given from [ to ID. m. Toasts will be responded to by the following: J. W. Craw- ord. Fred Fox. Walter Seymour, and Mr. Thomas Johnston, of Little Rock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
]. s. MAIL BOX ROBBED
The Merchants & Planters Bank the
 Losers.

The mail box Of the Merchants and Planters Bank, at the Pine Bluff poatoffiee was robbed this (Monday) morning.
 This bank usually receives large amount of mail matter, in which al g checks, letters, exchanges, notes, etc., on Monday morning, but this morning there were only a few let ters in the box.
 The matter has been reported to the police, who are ins rstigating the affair.
 There is no clue to the guilty par ties, but if any attempt is made to cash the checks stolen, they will be apprehended.
 A large number of the stolen letters were found. torn open, i'll the rear oi an old warehouse in the eastern portion of the city today. The en velopes had been reiey ed of their contents and torn in small pieces.
 Up to late hour this afternoon the guilty party or parties had not been captured,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

An old eolored woman wrote 10 a friend concerning the small pox news as follows: " Dear frente; You ak me how tings are heah. Dey am ies awful. Most the entire all ob us hab the small pox and the rest are con- fideut to their homes wid serious attack ob de guarantees. Dere is fbusands ob genowine cases ob tie cellyloid. De doctors am afeerd the whole town am going to come pop ulated wid de skonrage, and dey am busy assinatin people as fast as dey can get to them. .'-Ex,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
GRANTS PRIMARY.
T. Havis Nixon Carried the County
 by an Overwhelming majority

Grant and several other counties held primaries Saturday for the election of county. district. state and United States officers.
 Grant county had several hot contests for various county offices and much interest was manifested in the result.
 For prosecuting attorney of the Seventh district. wkich comprises Grant, Saline. Garland and Hot Springs counties, Hayis Nixon car rted The county over J. Nj. Cloud of Benton and W. IL. Martin of Hot Springs. He received TOO out of the 900 votes cast. h Hot Springs and Saline primaries Nixon ran second, but he now leads the race by BOG votes. Garland county is yet to hear from. Nixon, It is said, has very fine chances of being victori- ous.
 Dr. j. s. Butler won over k. W Glover and Isaac Met lennon for rep resentative.
 R. R. Adams for state senator, and ". Nj. Sheppard for county judge won without opposition.
 E. F. Messenger defeated N. c Wallace for county clerk by 6 safe majority.
 Tn the race for sheriff W. D. Me Donald won oyer GsFrank McGool and J NJ. Cox.
 George Walker defeated & ", Allen and J. T. Shell for the office of assessor. T, P. Sheppard is treasur- CT without opposition.
 Tn the race for state officers lief Davis for governor, c. ". Murphy for at torney general and Jolly Wes Crockett for secretary of state, won by big maiorities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
KENTUCKY CAME LAWS.

The Louisville Journal has solved the puzzle in Kentucky by authorla- Ing the following game la %s;
 Plain eitilens may be shot from January to December 3t.
 Senators. governors and members of congress may be shot during any political campaign, and within sixty days thereafter.
 Nlggers can be shot at any time. Hunters in search of this game are also allowed to use stuffed club or butcher knife.
 If any man is caught drinking water 1t is sign that he is DO gent leman, sah, and may be executed with whatever weapon is nearest at hand.
 Colonels may be shot with impun- ity at any time, while squirrel gun is recommended for dispatching majors and captains.
 No man shall be allowed to kill iU excess of six persons per day. In eases where IL Is an affair of honor this number may be increased to f0;}.
 Every citizen who does not tote the remains of his victim from public view within fortY.eight hours Of the time the first volley was fired, wili be cut one gallon of moonshine.
 Any citizen who st ps on another citizens toes may be shot on the spot with the privilege of apoiogiz ing thereafter.
 If citizen leaves hou.e half shot and is found on the street, 4 short time thereafter full 0! buck shot that is his fault and his relatives are not allowed to shoot more than l7 gus poets In their efforts to dad the guilty person.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

To accommodate those who are partial to the use Of atomizsrs in ap- plying liquids Into the nasal pas- sages for catarrhal troubles, the pro- prietors prepare El, 's Liquid Cream. Balm. Price including the spraying tube is 75 cents. Druggists or by mail. The liquid embodies the me dicinal properties of the solid prepa- ration. Cream Balm is quickly ab- sorbed by the mem mbrane and does not dry up the eecretions hut chang es them to 2 natural and healthy character. Ely Brothers. 56 Warren St, N. Y.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
Many Lives Saved.

In almost every neighborhood there is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain Collie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, or who has been cured of chronic diar- rhoea by the use of that medicine. Such persons make a point of telling of it whenever opportunity offers, hoping that it may be the means of saving other lives. For sale by w. l.. DewoeGy & Co.,, druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
LAlDTO REST.
TI -z------
 

The funeral of the late Mir. 5. A Levy took place from thefamily resi- aence . West Fifth avenue Sunday dftern0,ln q o'clock. Rev. J. l.. Caldwell, of the First Presbyterian church. conducted the services and was assisted by Rev. ". D. Buckner, of Trinity. The pail bearers were Messrs. Simon and Abie Bloom, D.. 6. Bell, 4. NJ. Gilbert. L. o. Knox, Will Riley, Garland James and Smith C. Martin. There were many handsome floral offerings and the popularity of the deceased and es- teem in which he was held. was purely demonstrated in the large number of people who followed the remains to their last resting place.
 Rev. Gald well paid beautiful tribute to the deceased. The prayer of Rev. Bueknar was very impressive and most able effort. The floral display deserves special mention.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
CENSUS EAUNERATORS.
For the City of Pine Bluf-A Com-
 plete and Correct List.

The following is correct and complete list of men appointed by Supery isor W. F. Avera, of Camden, as census enumerators for the city of Pine Bluff in the Sixth District. The respective territory of each is also given.
 First Ward North of Sixth ave nue, ". L. Logue. South of Sixth avenue, ". E. Sallee.
 Second N ard-North of Ninth av- enue, c. L. Larehe. South of Sinth avenue. Fred Einihg.
 Third Ward George Lindsay and ". ". ScuH.
 Fourth Ward-Fayette Bell.
 We published q list of appoint ments few days aga, but the list was not complete. A correct list is hard to get as we have been inform cd that orders from headquarters instruct Mr. Ayera, the supervisor, not to give out the list of appoint ments Ut this time.
 The other appeintments for the different districts in Jefferson county have been made, but we were una- ble to get a list of them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
AN ORIGINAL TRIBUTE.

The following verse was written by and found i'll the coat of the late Mr. $. 4. Levy. It is relative to the passing away of his wife, who died only a short time before Mir. Levy. Farewell my lovely wife, long farewell. Thou art gone and high in Heaven to dwell. Thy soul has taken it's upward flight
 To dwell in realms Of endless light.
 No pain shall make thee groan nor sigh, Nor death no more shall dim thine eye. Thy ransom soul shall happy be
 Through ages of eternity.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
IN OPERATION.
The Sawyer & Austin Mill Now
 Running.

The Sawyer and AustIn mill, the largest timber enterprise in the south, began operation at the plant ID the western part of this city last Saturday.
 The whole plant will be in opera ton in the course of another week and the many acress occupied by this company will be a wonderfully busy scene in the efuture,
 The sawyer and Austin plant promises to be the most beneficial and paying mill enterprise south of the Mason and Dixon line.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
Remarkable Cure of Rheumatism
KESNA, Jackson Co.,, ". Va.

KESNA, Jackson Co.,, Wa.
 About three years ago my wife had an attack of rheumatism which confined her to her bed for over a month and rendered her unable to walk aVstep without assistance, her limbs being swollen to double their normal size. Mr. $. Maddox insist ed on my using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. l purchased fifty cent bot tie and used it according to the di- rections and the DeXt morning she walked to breakfast without assist anee in any maDner, and she has not had similar attack since.-A. B. Parsons. For sale by W. L. De- woody < Co.,. druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

The Lakeside church was the scene of the most successful and ia- teresting meetings since organiza- tion Sunday morning. on which oc- casion Rev. Andrew Hunter, of Little Rock, conducted the services. He is an eloquent and able divine and his hearers were well pleased. Rev. Hunter preached his first sermon in 1886. He was preaching " hen R-v ]. F. Carr, of this city, was two years of age.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
TO COW OWNERS.

The public is notified that am now prepared to pasture cattle and mich cows, having leased 300 acres of good pasturage which will be useG for this purpose. Your cows wili be driven to and from your home dolly and furnished good water and pas ture for the sum of $l 90 per month. For further information consult.
 c, M. PHILpoTe
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

HANTED-A first class notion man to take charge of notion de. partment in the best and one of the largest towns in Arkansas. Must be strictly sober and energetic. To commence July F to Sept. lst next. Give reference aud state salary ex- pected. Address NJ, care Graphic. Z
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
AN IMMENSE PRESS ROOM.
Ladies Home Journal to Have the
 Finest Printing Plant in America

Just 17.600 square feet of floor space are set apart for printing presses in the building just erected for The Ladies Home Journal. It is in the rear of the present publica- tion office, eight stories in height, and within a short time will be oc- enpied by the mechanical depart ments of the magazine. The con- stant, rapid growth of the J Journals circulation Lecessltated greatly ex- tended facilities for printing and mailing, and the new structure meets these demands, providing at the same time for future expansion in all departments. Specially de- signed presses, and all the most approved mechanical devices applied to print ting are being added to the Journals already extensive equip ment. It is the aim to make this plant the finest in America.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

Mir. Nj. E. Bloom is in Little Rock today, conferri1g with Maj. J. T. W. Tilar relative to the erection of the new opera house here. It is thought that Msi. Tillar can be induced to reconsider his recent bid, which was withdrawn.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

Miss Anna Noel leaves tonight for Shreveport. where s.e will visit friends for two weeks.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30
The Best in the World.

We believe Chamberlain Cough icmedy is the best in the world. A ew weexs ago we suffered with 8 evere cold and troublesc me cough, tnd having read their advertise uents In our own and other papers ye purchase a bottle to see how 1t could affect us. It cured us tefore lie bottle W as more than half used. tis the pest medicines out for colds nd ughs.-The Herald, Ander- onville. Ind. For sale by ". L. lewoody & Co., druggists.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

All people wishing spring chickens 1T the field day picnic can get them Mccain Grocery Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-04-30

residence Of Mrs. T. B. Tuesday aftrenoon at 3<o'cl|
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-28
The Macon Oil Till.

Work has so far progressed on this
important enterprise that pretty clear
idea can be formed Of the dimensions Of
the several buildings and the extent of
the business to be carried on, and as tbe
work progresses the interest increases
The building for cotton seed is two
hundred and fifty feet long, and another
building to be located sixty or seventy
feet east of this, for bulls and meal
Will be two hundred and sixty feet long.
Mr.. White, the brick work contrac
tor, is making rapid progress on the
house for the machinery, and to ex.
tract oil from the seed an immense
power is required to be had with very
costly apparatus. Much of this must be
placed before the house is built, and it
is work that can be done only by men
who have the most accurate knowledge
of their business. A misplanning of
some OF the parts by only the fraction
OF an inch, may require alterations that
will cost hundreds of dollars, There
are thousands of pieces and they must
be so adjusted as to make perfect
whole, and all the machinery work
smoothly, tits to the men who are capa.
BILE Of doing auch perfect work that the
world is indebted for its greatest pro-
gress.
1t will not be long before more tall
chimneys will mark the progress now
going on in Macon, and we hope the
day is not far distant when chimneys
still taller will tower above these.
But what is the use of having all
these good things if we do not have
good roads to lead to them9 That must
be the foundation of our future pros
psrity, and unless some steps are taken
to improve our highways, Macon must
continue to be known as 1.-THE old stick
in the mud. -
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-28
A Night Of Terror,

Awful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave General Burn
ham of Machiss, Me-, when the
doctors said she could not live til
morning." writes Mrs. s. H. Lin
coin, who attended her that fearful
night. All thought she must soor
die from pneumonia, but she beg
ged for DIR. Kings New Discovery
saying it had more than once savet
her life and had cured her of con-
sumption, After three small dose
she slept easily all night and its fur
Their use completely cured herr
This marvellous medicine is guar
anteed to cure all throat, chest an,
lung diseases. Only so cents ant
81 90. Trial bottles free at all dru,
stores.