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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
NAY ENJOlN DITCH.
Logan Crawford Asks for a Re
strainln9 Order.

Stt0luluy OluCts
From Nonpareil.
The bids for the construction
Of the Harrison-Po ttawattamie
county drainage bitches will be
opened at the Office of the office
of the County Auditor Innes in
this city today. The contract
for the work Oh the big drain
will be let at this time provided
that some one of the. bids is sat
isfactory to County Auditor In
mes and County Auditor Huff of
Harrison county.
1t is expected that SIX or sew
en- bids will b. presented. There
we're in the city yesterday a
number of contractors who were
sizing up the situation before
they placed in competition their
final bids. Among them were
representatives of the firm of
Brown & Co., of Washington,
Ind, Contractor Woman, of
Kansas City, and j. j. Shea, the
president of the Chicago Canal
Construction company, which is
now engaged in building the big
Woodbury. county ditch.
Ask for Injunction.
The construction of the ditch
es promises not to be carried on
without a controversy, howev-
er, for in the district court yes
terday was filed an original mo-
tice stating that Logan Craw-
ford, a we'll known resident of
Harrison county, would file be-
fore August 10th, in the district
court of Pottawattamie county
an application for a permanent
injunction, restraining r. v. In
mes and B. F. Huff, the county
auditors of Pottawattamie and
Harrison counties, and all of
the members of both boards of
supervisors from carrying out
the plans which have been adj
opted for the draining of the
low river lands.
The notice states that the
procedure in preparation for
the construction of the ditch
has been fraudulent, null and
void. Crawford also asserts
that no discretion has been used
in carrying on the work and that
he, personally, will suffer great
damages from the construction
of the proposed ditch.
Has Ideas Of His Own.
Crawford has recently been
occupying much space in Ne
braska papers stating reasons
why he believes that the drain
age system of the Allen creek
ditch, the Willow creek ditch
and the Boyer Cutoff is not adj
vantageous to the territory
through which is proposed to be
built. He is an old time sur
veyor, and is firm in the belief
that his plan for drainage is SUI
perior to that proposed by the
ditch commissioners. Mr.. c.,
owns about 400 acres along the
proposed course of the ditch.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30

A little life may be sacrificed
to an hours delay. Cholera in
fantum, dysentery, diarrhea
come suddenly. Only safe plan
is to have DIR. Fowler's Extract
of Wild Strawberry always on
hand. jy31
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
Compliments.

Miss Koy-ln discussing the galaxy
Of beauty" Mt the ball the other night
Mr.. Grafton paid me quite compli-
ment.
Miss Speitz-The idea! That's SO I'M
like him. never before heard Of his
paying anything before it's due.-Phila-
delphia Press.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
Not the Same.

ats merciful dispensation Of Prov.
idence that makes consumptives al
ways hopeful. It's Just heavens mercy
TINT keeps them from realizing how
bad they are"
Huh! And what is 1t that keeps
some singers from realizing how bad
they are? Would you call that heav-
ems mercy - Catholic Standard and
Times,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
aug15
SnecIal Rates tc Omaha

On account of the Carnival
and Street Fair to be given in
Omaha July 9th to August LIST
inclusive, the North Western
line has established a round
trip rate of $1.2O Missouri Val
ley to Omaha and return, tickets
good returning three days after
date of sale.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
Agreed.

Agreed.
my wife and agree perfectly about
some things" remarked MIR. Meekton,
With gentle smile.
'.IndeedY'
Eyes; when anything goes wrong
take 1t for granted that 1t Is my fault,
and Henrietta always thinks SO too"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
6. A. r. EXCURSION TO CAL
NORMA.
Special Car From This City

OPOOsSSa wi Olts ua0 OASy
The Thirty Seventh National
Encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic will be
held in San Francisco, CAL, the
week commencing August II.
Col. r. L. Davis, Commander
of Belden Post G. A. R., of this
city, is now busily engaged in
arranging for a party of old
soldiers and their friends who
will make the trip to the Coast,
travelling in special sleeping
car, which will be at their ex-
elusive disposal during the en-
tire trip. The following is the
schedule for the trip to San
Francisco:
Aug. 8-Lv Missouri Valley. 2:45 pm
Arrive Omaha. ...... $40 pm
Leave Omahs. ....... 4:20 pm
Aug. 9-Arrive Denver...... 1855 am
Leave Denver. $685.. 500 am
Ar Colorado Springs. 1923 am
Aug. 10-Lv Colorado Springs. 1898 am
Aug. H-Arrive Salt Lake,. $40 am
Leave Salt Lake. :. II :55 pm
Aug. 13-Arive San Francisco. 1925 am
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30
Democratic State Ticket.
For Governor.

For Governor,
j. B. SULLIVAN, Union Co.
For Lieutenant Governor,
j. d. BUTLER, Iowa Co.
For Judge Supreme Court,
j. R. CALDWELL, Tama Co.
For Super't of instruction,
A. R. McCOOK, Howard Co.
For Railroad Commissioner,
w. S. PORTER, Hardin Co.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-07-30

One might o. we'll attempt to rear
range the rainbow colors of q soap bub-
Bile as to undertake the reformation Of
one's nsighbers.-C Chicago News.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
Married.

With. quiet solemnization Of their
marriage rite by Bishop Cailor and Rev.
Granville Allison, Miss Kate Murphy
and Rev. Alfred Todhuutcr Of Rosedale.
MISS, we're married last evening at tiis
bride e's home
gx0nv-a limited number Of old and init
iiiste ttiesds witnessed the cere,noryard
Immediately thereafter Key. aid Mrs.
Todhunter left for New York
Mrs. Tod hunter belongs to one Of the
oldest families in Memphis, her father
having been one Of its wealthicst and
most esteemed citizens.
Mr.. Todhunter is an Englishman by
birth and belongs also to a line of distin-
giiishcd people.
They will make their home in Rosedale;
Miss, where Mr.. Todhunter is the resi-
dent Episcopal minister Memphis Conn
mercial Appeal, Oct. /.
MIR. and Mrs. Todhunter will receive 4
warm welcome in Rosedale when they
return from their wedding tour.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
News From Cleveland

Hons. Chas. Scott and Walter Sillers,
OF Rosedale bar, are here this week.
TIE Bolivar County Democrat has
come under the management Of A. D.
Linnell, who took charge Of the sept.
Goth issue. The paper at Sonre has ta-
ken long stride in more fully measur-
Ing up to the standard Of what the
western capital deserves in paper. Mr..
LinneIl has our very best wishes for his
success. The office will be fitted up for
all lines Of work.
Miss Louise Clark and guest Mics
Armstrong, went over to Rosedale this
morning to spend few days.
The many friends of Uncle Dick Me-
Gnire will be gratified to learn that his
condition is regarded as most favorable
and that ampntation Of the injured liu,b
will be avoided.
Judge Kinbrough convened court fos
the second district here at D. NJ. Npr-
day, the afternoon being copsoA1H in
instructions to the grand jury 1nd ii
calling the docket. number o. csses
were stricken, and large uuml,es son
tinuced. Enough will come to'trial. how.
eyer, to make . full three weeks term,
The grand jury has returned several bi;I
Of indictment. There has breu = levR(
sttcndance throughout the ve-k
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
To the People Of Mississippi.


The lsmented death of Capt. E. w.
Brown, Supreme Court Clerk, removes
the name Of the Democratic nominee for
that position from the ticket and leaves
the selection Of an incumbent for the
next four years, beginning in January,
to the voters at the general election in
November.
Feeling that my experience fits me for
the proper discharge of the duties Of
that position, I solicit yotir support at
the coming election. / have both a
legal and clerical training and am
thoroughly familiar with the require
ments of this important Office. For the
past two years l have occupied the
position of Assistant Secretary of State.
Previous to that was engaged in active
newspaper work. AS to my fitness for
the Supreme Court Clcrkship respect.
fully refer yot to any state official
Although have always exerted my
self in active party service, this is the
first time that l have sought Office at
the hands Of the people. II elected,
pledge myself to proper and conscien-
tious performance Of it's duties.
Respectfully,
HENRY yEpEEPs
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
Washington Letter.

tFrom Onr Regular CofTespondent.)
Washington, D. c., Sept. 2s, 1908.
A congressional investigation OF the
postoffice Department is being freely dis
cussed by those members of Congress
who have already arrived en- Washing
ton. Il I his does not means that there is
doubt to the thoroughness Of Fourth
Assistant Postmaster General Bristow's 8
investigation, in so far as it has gone,
but that there is grave dissatisfaction
because the President did not authorize
Bristow to probe that portion of the
mail service which is believed to harbor
the greatest fraud, the railway mail
service. One member of Congress who is
familiar with Postoffice affairs told your
correspondent one day recently that i'll
his judgment the United States was pay
ing, through this service, tribute to the
railroads and steamship companies
amounting to between from $50, 900, 900
and $40, 900, 900 annually, in the shape
of excess tolls for the mails. This
amount may be seriously exaggerated
and yet leave fraud Of sufficient proper
tions to warrant the most thorough
investigation. The impression prevails
that Bristow was not sllo wed to probe
this source of corruption because of the
prominence of the men involved, includ-
ing numerous railway presidents, pro-
prietors of steamship companies. mem-
bers of Congress and others. To stir
up such scandal almost on the eve of
q presidential election would be regarded
az bad politics and it is presumed that
argument has been sufficient to induce
the President to curb Bristow's author
ity to investigate every section of the
postal service. Be this a. it may, there
is no doubt but that the democrats in
in Congress will make a vigorous effort
to air the facts with the hope of shaming
the republicans into turning Blistow
loose in field where the frauds will far
outweigh the comparatively petty pecul-
stions Of Beavers, Machen, ct al.
The rapidly ihcftssing price of silver il
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
KIND WORDS.

Mr.. A. d. Linnell. who has been with
the Times several months, has leased a
paper at Rosedale and moved his family
TO that place. Mr.. Linneil is a good
newspaper man and an excellent gentle
man, and we wish him abnndant success.
-Winona Times.
Mr.. A. ID. Linnell, formerly Of Green
willie aud lately connected with the
Winons Times, has leased the Bolivar
County Democrat, located at Rosedale,
and last week assumed eontrol as editor
and maeager. Mr.. Linnell is energetic,
honest and capable and should succeed
as the head and shoulders of the Demo
crat. We wish him well.--Gteehv vile
Democrat.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
wANTED-soME NICE COTTAGES.

One OF the greatest needs of Rosedale-
to give permanent and substantial
growth-is some neat four and five-roon,
cottages. The lack of sufficient mum
Der of such houses 10 a great inconve
ence to many OF the citizens of the town.
many of whom, with small families, are
compelled to board because they can not
secure suitable houses. This is very ex.
pensive and unsatisfactory, for, no mat.
ter how good the service of a hotel OF
boarding house may be, still there is nc
place like "home, sweet home" Then
too, the capacity of the no tells and board.
ing houses is insufficient for taking care
of the people we already have, to say
nothing Of new eomers.
We understand that It is more profit
able for our capitalists to build negro
cabins Mt 500 each, to rent for So per
month. than it is TO build houses for
white people to cost from $500 to $1,000
and rent for $15 to $25 per month. But
there is another side to the question
the value Of the first and last named citi-
zens to the city and community. The
white citizen, as a rule in the Delta, will
earn from four to ten times as much as
the black man, and will spend his money
with home merchants and business men
Therefore, the white citizen is worth
from four To ten times as much to a city
as the black man. Then, too, the larger
the white population. the more cooks,
wssher-women and portcrs will be
needed.
We would like to see RosedaIe make a
rapid growth, and we believe work along
this line will soon double Rosedale's pop
ulation. II 10 but fair to say that sew
eral Of our progressive citizens have al
ready realized this need and q number oil
neat cottages have been built recently;
but the supply is not equal to the
demand
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
ROSEDALE'S ELECTRIC LIGHTS.


We believe there is no division of senti-
nient among the citizens of Rosedale as
to the need of first-class system OF
electric lights. both for individual and
city use. The people of this city are pro-
gressiye and liberal, but when they pay
the bills they naturally insist that the
service shall be satisfactory. This being
true, then THE DEMOCRAT suggests that
the mayor and city council be authorized
If they have not already the power--to
acquire an electric light plant and operate
ii on lines similar to those upon which
the water works are conducted.
Let MS adopt as our motto that eIo-
quent business maxim. do 1t Now"
and proceed to have lights without I'M
necessary delay.
Let the mayor and city council take
the matter up AMI push it to a successful
issue. The city is growing; let her gro W
right.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
RoSEDALE BOLIVAR COUNTY MISS. SATURDAY, OCT 8

service rendered passengers and shippers
has increased during this period more
than one-half (55.53 per ce,it), while its
earnings have been $24s, ,25O56, or
1903 per cent, less than they were three
years ago. The losses due to high water,
creased wages, increased taxes, and in
creased service to the public, together
with maintenance Of way and equipment,
made the earnings last year only
81 1,656, ,925.49 which is less than in any
Of the three years preceding. All of the
earnings, after paying fixed charges and
taxes, went to pay the interest on the
bonds, and nothing was received by the
stockholders
The report of President Fish presents
clearly some of the many advantages
that his railroad has given to the State
Of Mississippi--its paying back taxes
amounting to more than enough to pay
for the new Capitol building being
especially striking, as also the large an
nual tax paid into the State Treasury
but we believe that the Industrial develop
ment made possible by the construction
OF the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail.
road has been Of even greater value to
the State, and more directly to the Delta
The managers Of this road are libci al and
progressive and give good service.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
FUNNY0RAPHS.

Young men propose and young ladied
dispose.
1t is no disgrace to be poor, but it'd
real embarrassing sometimes.
Economy may be wealth, but most
people prefer United States bonds.
A shocking suicide occurred in New
York recently. A man killed himself by
electricity.
Beauty may be only skin deep, but
that is suficient-yo1 don't want to use
an X-ray.
Because boy has = black eye or I
broken nose nowadays is no sign that
he has has been mixed mp in > hght--itij
likely he has just been playing football.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
likely to bring about curious state Of

likely to bring about a curious state Of
affairs in the Philippines When the
Philippine coinage bill was under con-
sideration III the Housc last session, the
democrats aud minority of the iepub-
lieans, passed substitute measure which
made United States money legal tender
in the Philippines, Later the Senate
passed a measure which provided for the
Phil ppine peso and MADE il and passed
United States money legal tender. The
House was whipped into line during the
closing hours Of the session and the SELL
ate bill became law. Now, the price
of silver has advanced almost so per
cent and is quoted at 81. 5s cents an
ounce. If is reacheds Ga cents the peso
will be worth more than their face value
as bullion and will be promptly melted
and sold as such. That would leave
the only legal tender money in the is
lands, the legal tender Of the United
States, as provided by the minority bill.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
Splendid Apples

Mr.. J. Robinson, of Bolivar county,
Mississippi, enjoys the distinction of
owning one of the finest orchards i'll his
great state. He is naturally proud Of
the honor and at times sends his close
friends specimens of the good things he
SO successfully grows. Today ne exhib-
its enormous eating" apples of kind
that cannot be duplicated in his territory
They are double the ordinary size and
have a delightful flavor. A few dozen
would fill barrel.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
SOME INTERESTING FACTS.

The annual report OF President Stuyve-
SAINT Fish to the Board Of Directors oil
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley X. X. Co.
OF September 16, 1903, shows the total
mileage Of that railroad now to be
1 1923 miles. or 66.72 miles more than
last year, the increased length repre-.
senting the branch from Lake Cormorant
to Tutwiler. put into service this year.
Lines are also being constructed from
Bslzoni to Yszoo City, from Msttson to
Convict Camp, aud from Yarbrough to
Swan Lake.
The report shows that since June 80,
1900, the Company has issued bonds TO
the amount OF "a, 1913. s14.o1, and spent
that sum in the improvement and exten-
sion OF the railroad, AND THAT WITHIN
THE sAMR TINE THE COMPANY HAS rain
OUT OF ITS EARNINGS FOR BACK TAxEs IN
MISSISSIPPI THE SUN OF 81 .533, 1861.
This payment was the result of the liti-
cation as to whether or not the excmp-
tions from taxes granted to the original
companies consolidating into the present
Y. & NJ. V. R. r. Go. were lost by the
consolidation. TINS RAcK TAX MONEY
HAS ENABLED THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI
TO BUILD ITS NEW CAPITOL WITHOUT
ISSUING BONDS.
: The current taxes of the Company paid
the State, counties and towns. without
reference to back taxes, have increased
1928 per cent since June 80, 1900. or
from $177.917.26 to 5000, ,o52.66. Since
that date the Railroad Company has re-
duced its average passenger fares from
2.54 cents per mile in 1900 to 2.45 cents
per mile in 1908, and its average freight
charges for freights carried per ton one
mile from, s,s5 mills to s.73 mills. The
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03

"a kiss is a peculiar propositio n.
Ofno use to any one, yet absolute bliss
to two. The small boy gets it for moth
ing, the young man has to steal it, aud
the old man has to buy it. The babv's
right, the lovers privilege, the hypo-
critics mask. To young girl,
faith; to married woman, hope; and
to a old maid, charity"-Ex.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
Democratic Nominees.

State offices.
For United States Senator's.
A. McLAURlN.
ii. d. MONEY.
For Governor
J. X. VARDAMAN
For ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
p. CARTER.
For Secretary of State.
W. POWER.
For Attorney General.
Nm. WILLIAMS.
For Auditor.
T. NJ. HENRY.
For Treasurer.
w. ]. MILLER.
For Clerk Supreme Court.
Il. W. BROWN.
For Insurance Commissioner.
W. 9. COLE.
For Land Commissioner.
L. ii. NALL.
For Revenue Agent.
WRIT ADAMS.
For Superintendent of Education
II. l.. WHITFIELD.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
Beat Offices.

bSHt OttsNSS.
For Supervisor
District IL. G. RkISzR,
District 2-T. X. 0vERBY.
District 3-S. L. TAYLOR.
District Nv. A. SrEAKEs.
District 5--E. III. WRAy.
For Justice OF the Peace
]. c. WEsr.
1st District NJ. NJ. DAILY.
w. G. BROWN.
A. w. TuRNEY.
2nd District r. l.. BLANCHARD.
=. l.. WHIrwoRTH.
j, A. COOPER.
3rd District T. B. JOHNSON.
RoBT. ARNOLD.
L. c. FRENCH.
4th District +. +. BARRy.
o. l.. SHELBY.
9th District X. l.. HAYNES.
For Constable.
End District-E. NJ. ALLEN.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03

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The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03

The rapidly interesting price of silver i.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-10-03
District Offices.


County offices!
For Senator.
Z. II. MOORE.
For Representatives.
JNO. {. BURRUS.
JULIUS LESSER
Chancery Clerk.
L. L. EDWARDS.
For Circuit Clerk.
c. T. CHRISTMAS.
For Superintendent Of Education.
I. S. OWEN.
For Sheriff
CLAUDE SEALS
For Assessor
w. ]. WOOTEN
For Treasurer.
]. II. STAFFORD.
For Coroner and Ranger.
J. ]. FERGUSON.
For Surveyor.
]. NJ. McBROOM.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-05-20
lection h FannIn county.

Bonham, Texas: The Fannin coun-
ty commissioners court at its session
yesterday ordered an election for local
option. Petitions containing several
hundred names were presented, which
the commissioners court acted upon
and set Saturday June IS, as the time
OF holding the election. The executive
committee OF the prohlbitlonists, Of
which Ashley Evans is chairman. has
already paved the way for an active
campaign from now until election day
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-05-20
LUFKIN HONORS D. f. BONNER.
Citizens of Houston and Other Cities of Texas Join
His Native City in Celebrating His Success,

Lufkin, Texas, May 16.-The enter
tainment here yesterday in honor Of
MI BENJAMIN Franklin Bonner Of
Houston by his former fellow towns,
men, was splendid success in every
particular
This is the boyhood home Of Mr..
Bonner and every citizen Of the place
is fond Of the young man. who has
made such signal success Ia The
world Of business. The train carrying
the Houston party reached here about
5 O'Clock Yesterday afternoon, and was
met by large delegation OF Iufkin's
citizens, headed by the famous Hoo.
Hoo brass band and without delay the
party was escorted TO the suburban
residence Of Judge f. J Mantooth,
where a reception was given Mr. Bon
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-05-20
UnconscIous for q VICE.

Pearsall, Texas: A Mexican work
ing on the Crouch ranch was sent from
one camp to another He was riding
one Of the worst horses on the ranch
and failed 10 make his appearance He
after a long seach was found uncon-
scious. where he had lain for six days
and nights He Is now recovering. He
had fallen across a little ravine and
during the time he Jay there there bad
-liesfl igres ~ ca iE--'Fllsii'.h had
run under him and had washed his hat
away This was supposed 70 have
kept him alive as he got water 81 the
time, but he says he remembered noih-
ing from the time the horse fell with
him to the time they We're hauling him
to the camp in the wagon
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1903-05-20

ncr, and his accompanying friends,
anu where large number OF The fair
est daughters Of LuflSin had ASSEM-
Died TO assist Judge and Mrs Man
tooth in entertaining.
After the reception the visitors were
driven over tile city and shown the
different points of interest
Last night banquet was given at
the Hotel Bonner. Judge Davis was
the master Of ceremonies, and deny
cred splendid address Of welcome,
which was neatly and eloquentIy re-
piled to by MI 7 IL stone
The talk OF Mr.. Bonner was deliv-
cred with much manifest feeling, as
was also the talk G. Mr. j II Kirby.
The responses were impromptu
throughout, but radiant with wit and
wisdom.