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Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

A large party of Augusta dancers
enjoyed themselves last evening at the
private assembly given at Pythian hall
by the members of King Co., No. 4. U.
R., X. of p. The floor was comfortably
filled with dancers and to the music of
Monaghan's orchestra the house passed
most happily.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin S. Reid are the
parents of & boy baby and are receiv-
ing the congratulations of their many
friends The young man was born
Tuesday evening and weighed S1s
piunds.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

The Augusta refrigerator of Swift G
Co. was draped in mourning Friday
because of the death of L. C. Swift of
Chicago, who was the chairman of the
board of directors and the head of the
concern.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

You can now see the elegance and
beauty of the newest designs in the
Emerson pianos at Melville Smiths
Music hail.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
LOCAL MATTERS.

Bilodeau & O'Conner make a fine
showing of the famous Emerson shoes
for both men and ladies in their win
dow.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

E. E. Davis & Co.'S styles in top
coats and spring suits make his mag
nificent window one of the attractions
of the street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Cony High boys who wish to try for
the baseball team will report at the
State field at 10 o'clock sharp this
morning.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

swift d Turner do generous thing
In offering for today. so valuable a
special as IA ounce copper, nickel
plated, NO. $. wash boiler, for less than
the wholesale price. Today only il is
sSc. ana 1t Is good one. A porcelain
pint pitcher. gilt trimmed, embossed
and decorated in pink, blue or green.
for only &c. One of those convenient
pancake turner's, only &c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

now shop among all this immense
stock of new spring styles at their
leisure and with time for enjoyment.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Eowditch G. Webster make their
spring exhibit of all kinds Of spongcs
for carriages and bath. They range
from Sc to 25c while the fine imported
sponges are 25c, 4Oc and 60c. This is a
desirable stock to select from.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Log cabin cookies for all today, il
each family does not stock up too
heavily for Easter good things. F. NJ
Hayes. Domestic bakery teams have
them SC Per dozen, rs also the Sunday
brown Tread and beans.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
He Has the Largest Stock In
Maine.

There is one thing we have never
been able to understand, why ladies
will buy harmful cosmetics when Hoi-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea makes
clear compilations. 35 cents. Tea or
Tablets. -
Bowditch, Webster 4 20
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Qumby & North have the balance Of
that popular initial box stationery to
dispose of today. Some initials are sold
out, 35c and i5c value, to close, only 15c
box.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

\ .
S-lb cans of egg plums for DC, and 2
fS-lp. cans of peaches for &c Also
spinach &c. per peck. Beet greens.
lettuce. radishes, cucumbers, etc.
| They are also agents for homemade
bread, brown bread and beans. Leave
! your order early.
! Go-cart day at a. 4. Soule's. To in
-troducc the spring styles of the Hav-
ward Il Wakefield and other makes
Mr.. Soule will today only dron tho
4 regular prices materially. Cali and
R see.
II AT II. q. Barker Co.'S south window
there is a very cute exhibition Of
\ poultry. Also observe the Easter
|, look of the latest styles in hats and
4 neckwear. Remember the big bargain
4 IN boys extra quality knee pants for
Y only 45c. and Csc.
/ Buckley puts out a catchy leader in
| the attractive form Of muslin under
wear. See north window
G. w. Wadleigh enumerates extra
values for to-day. Native fresh
! shoulders, 0ancy pigs. Sc. IT,. New
/ maple syrup 81 gallon. 2Sc. quart.
/ g lbs. picked tripe, 25c., Is good, large
oranges, 25c. Best all round upper
h crust" flour $3.50 barrel. Good bread
I flour, warranted. IS. See ad for other
i bargains.
I HousekceperS should not be slow to
( take advantage of Webber & Hewett's
/ special today. Read-legs of lamb
n only 17c. H., forequarters. Sc. 10.
h What a treat. Also l can white cher
\ ries lie. zoe. value in vanilla choco-
p lates. 2 1ha. 25c. Assorted caramels
/ 24c. ID. Full line green stuff for Sum
day.
Sec c. j. Bilodeau's south neckwear.
h shirt and glove window for Easter indi-
\ cations.
/ The Augusta Fruit Co, are delighted
\ in being able to overflow" through
/ their show window so the public may
h more fully observe and appreciate their
fine display of June rawberries, fancy
\ Florida grape fruit, navel oranges
/ juicy and large tangcrines, pines, yell
\ low bananas, etc. Good bananas 16 for
! :25c.
Bussel & Weston Co., would remem-
h ber all old and new customers with a
| reminder of old time special sales"
L To-day. a new lot of linen doilies only
&c dozen. Fine large 25c huck towel
|. only 15c. See it in north window.
f. Locke favors the public with an
extra nice canned pea "Daybreak,
canned same day picked, only 1Oc 81 10
, "a dozen, spinach 25c PIX. native cukes
, .10c, very delicious chocolate '.kreoles."
!, pc lb. Chocolate Harvard, peanut
| titled, creams . pounds 25c. try these
extra values Native chickens, good
turkeys, all green stuff, native radishes,
.':rhubarb, Strawberries, etc.
II. Chernowsky invites the ladies to
take in his fine department store when
visiting millinery and garment OPEN
t:ings. Rest assured, he can interest you
with his display of ready-to-wear hats.
coats and suits. Today, remarkably,
good $1.25 value. in a black mercerized
petticoat. only costs you here, SOC. Also
| another chance to buy nice muslin
| waist with insertion for only 39c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

CAPITAL GRANGE, NO. 24s,. p. OF
H. Meetings I'd and 4th Saturday even
ings Of each month at Modern Wood
men Hall.
M. W. DENNIS, W. NJ.
LILLIAN H. FREEMAN. Sec'y.
&. tu-th-s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
RAILROADS AND STEAMBOATS,.

GSe&gaak>
Sl!1ll
In effect Monday. Nov. q. 1906.
Pullman Car Service.
Pullman sleeping car Den"eeR Rostom ~
ZOO P. NJ; Augusta, I2.59 a. M. BANGOR
RS A. NJ, and Caribou, 4W +. Nd.
TRAINS LEAVE.
LEAVE Portland, 1875 p. NJ; Augusta,
t259 A. NJ; Watervillc, 40 A M. BaneoI'
355 4. M; Arrive Millinoclet at 6.R i =; y
~; Houlton. $50 A. NJ; Presque lsie' Eost ~,
Fairfield. 1858 A. M; Van Buren,, lZ'D +.
LEAVE Portland. los A; ~; augusta. pns
25S a. NJ: Waterville' go crsn:e a; M: 1Sh s'io
a. NJ; Katahdin Iron Works; 20 y q; a "a
Millinocket. 1o25 a; NJ; Patten, III m,0 z; :;
NJ: Ashland. 2.15 F.. NJ Fort ~ hen.' rsia 81
Els p. NJ; Caribou. ais P. NJ: Van Buren,
$50 p. M; Limestone. 40 L. NJ, forI
Fairfield. sos p. M: Dover and foxcrolt'
1917 A. NJ; Greenville. lo5S A. M kineo'
4 Leave Portland 1oe5 4; n; Augusta.
IsS p Nj +; Wassrviie aerye lD 90 o. Lagrange' M %
10 = IL: Niliinocket. cog P. M: Patten,
7.&5 p. M; Houlton, S.15 p. NJ; Pressure
Isle, a.57 P NJ; Caribou, lo-25 p. ~; Fort
+ IisAVF Ii aI1i Portland. 12s5 P. NJ: Augusta,
Us Z M; Watervilie, sos z. NJ; Ban
gor. 40 P. NJ; Arrive Dover. 7o3 I. NJ;
TRAINS ARRIVE.
LEAVE Greenville, SIS A. M; Dover.
iO2 A. NJ: So. Lagrange. $40 A. NJ; Ar
rive Bangor 925 A NJ: leave Bangor,
LSo P. Nj: Arrive Waterville, sos; Au-
LEA Leave Z Fort Fairfield. 500 A. NJ; Carl
Houlton. sos A. M: Ashland. $50 A. M;
Patten, $50 A. NJ; Millinocket, 10.16 A. M;
Katahdin Iron Works. 1015 A. M. Arrive
Panfor ne Angusta s f. ~ si2 fPrtye NJ "S'efVie '0'
LEAVE Van Buren,, go A NJ; Caribou.
Has A.. M: Presque Isle, III r ~: Fort
Fairfield. l1.4o 4. NJ; Houlton, zoo F; M;
M: Patten. $50 P. NJ; Millinocket, 40 P.
NJ; Monson. 3.55 p. NJ Guilford, ! 50 p.
M: Dover. and D. Foxcr3tt, 2s r: NJ. a All r.
p NJ; Augusta, lilo P. M.
LEAVE Caribou, 410 P. NJ: Van Buren,,
40 P. NJ; Fort Fairfield 40 P; NJ;
NJ; Millinocket, s.4s p. NJ; Arrive BAN
gor, 11.45 p. NJ; Waterville, LAO A. NJ;
Augusta, 2.25 A. M.
and Searsport. at SIS A. M. and go p. NJ.
arriving at Stockton at 10.15 4. NJ and
SO P. NJ; and Searsport at 1925 A. NJ.
and $50 P; M. Returning leave Searsport
at SOS A. NJ. and 2.05 p. NJ; arriving at
So. Lagrange at sos A. NJ. and 4.o5 p. NJ.
c. c. BROWN,
W. M. BROWN, * = ~
Genl Superintendent
Bangor. Nov. g, 1895.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Now is your time to buy new white
dress. Mrs. M. Roberts Haiiowe!i will
sell Saturday and Monday only Irish
linen finish ulster cloth for 12kc regu-
lar price lie and No. 40 all silk ribbon
for 10c. usual price 15c. A box Of ruch-
ing blue. pink or white, six ruches for
2jc. Will" looking at tines, bargains;
you may as well remember their open
ing of spring hats.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
SATURDAY TRADE BULLETIN
money In 1t, if Taken Advan tage Of Today-Stores Are
Open Saturday Evenings.

Great values in picture columns to-
day, one stock of goods and fixtures for
sale.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

They go about as soon as they arrive
A new lot Easter post cards at John
Coughlins, you will be in time to see
today, two for 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

nsrre eliriches the blood. strengthens the
s,ro.s' makes every organ Of the body
toni and healthy. A great spring
n holiister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
cents Tea or Tablets.
Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

John II. Hopkins & Co.. of the East
side shoe store. tell Il taking story re-
garding the style. fit and quality Of the
new Lincoln Shoe. Surely it looks all
that is claimed for it. All feathers,
Goodyear welt. fully guaranteed and
$3.50 regular while they sell it for only
$500. Just as we'll save SOC when you
can
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
,,IcIIs1A LODGE DIRECTORY

ALA COUNCIL, r. AND S. NJ,
Mt ossembly. Wednesday evening,
sateo, ot 7I o'clock at Masonic Hail.
spril Iii Iii Work in all degrees. Inspec-
BaliG,mR ~, /. D. G. NJ. Alexander n.
bon " Banquet at Halloweli Honse.
bsa,"ii, f. ,'""iourning companions are cordially
pgi:'d - THOS. H. BODICE. T: 1. NJ.
E. M. HENDERSON, Rec. y
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

F. l.. Hersey's rubber sale has been
of much benefit to buyers who take ad-
vantage of it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

.cW cUsANoc TRIBE, NO. II !. o.
W meets every alternate Wednesday
tSs Wigwam in Forester's Hall at the
esn'n '1. c. H. PETTIS, Sachem.
=. w. HANKS, G. of r.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
TO THE NATIONAL HOME.
Kennebec Centra! R. R,

Winter arrangement In eject Sunday,
Oct Sth, 11N.
Leave Randolph. Arrive Natl Homo:
7.15. sos & 1880 A. M. l7.35, 9.25 & lilo A N.
Il. 40. 2.4o & 4.3O P. M. LOO. 800 & 45o P. M.
Leave Natl Home Arrive at Randolph:
7.4o, so & Ills A. M.lS05. $50 & IL 35 A. M.
Liz. s.16 & 600 P. M. las. ass & SO P. n.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
VIII run ~ follows: Leave Randolph
At ~ A. M. and 20 p. n Leave Ns-
uonal Home at 1906 A. NJ and $40 P. X.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

IMPERIAL LODGE, D. OF H., NO. 2,
A o.U. W. meetings in Grand Army
Hall the first and third Fridays OF each
n'oTiA THARRIET CROCKER. C. OF Fl.
NEJI,IE I. PHILBRICK, Recorder.
EMMA M. ROBERTS, Finan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

..uroN AUGUSTA, NO. 9 EVERY
s,'s Tuesday at P. NJ. Tuesday.
nno A D. WEEKS, Capt.
q. W. MERRILL, CLERK.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Geo. d. Haskell offers for today .
@'-,b. cans of egg plums for DC. and 2
'5-lb. cans of peaches for 25c. Also
spinach 25c. per peck. Beet greens.
lettuce. radishes, Cucumbers etc
They are also agents for homemade
bread, brown bread and beans, Leave
your order early.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Ho 70" Easter Artificial Palms i'll
pots. regular $40 size at S1.6y. l"gL;ar
75c size at !9c. regular Soc size ;.l 3Uc,
regular &c size ut -0c. The TcXa:: eye
shield fo: anglers. hunters. railroad
men. bikers. etc. today 20c each. China
match safes, fine French iisuIes wcilh
25c today l0c. Gold silt cup and
saucer .tanl5 regular 25c today &c.
Pierce's Crocknry Store 1879 Water st.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07
odd FELLOWS HALL,

..v,jM LODGE, NO 70, REGULAR
rs, r.,rp Friday evenings at 7.3O O'Clock;
49, In Initiatory degree Friday AprA
+ C. w. POOR. N. G.
p. r. WESTON, Sec.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Buckley puts out catchy leader in
the attractive form Of muslin under
wear. See north window.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

AT II. G. Barker Co.'S south Window
there is a very cute exhibition of
poultry. Also observe the Easter
look of the latest styles in hats and
neckwear. Remember the big bargain
IN boys extra quality knee pants for
only 45c. and CSC.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

.euNoc r. A. CHAPTER, NO. 43.
III eonyocation at Masonic Temple
asday. April 18th. ut 30 O'Clock.
nv, IK IN M NJ. NJ degree. All so-JourninS
so sso@panions cordially inyltsd, Issdr II p
THOMAS III. BODICE. Sec'y.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

HIGHLAND LODGE, NO. IS, A. o. Y.
" Meets I'd and 4th Tuesday at IV
o'clock in G. A. r. Hall;
F. v. MAXWELL. Recorder.
FRANK HEW1NS, Receiver.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

NE. o. p, KEENE6Ec LODGE, NO.
81 meets In Modern Woodmen Hall. Sec
ond and fourth Thursday evenings of
each month at 7.30 o'clock.
MARY f. ANDERSON. Warden.
ANNIE S. ARNOLD, Rec. Sec.
r. +. WHITEHOUS, Fin. Sec.
tu.-th.-s.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

uNIFoRM RANK, KNIGHTS OF
svthias King Company, No. :: Regular
meeting frst THURSDAY ~ of o each a month";
Recorder, HARRY NJ. HERSEY.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

G. w. Wadleigh enumerates extra
values for to-day. Native fresh
shoulders Clancy pigs. Sc. IT,. New
maple syrup 81 gallon. 2Sc. quart,
g lbs. picked tripe, 25c., Is good large
oranges, 25c. Best all round upper
crust flour $3.50 barrel. Good bread
flour, warranted. IS. See ad for other
bargains.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Go-cart day at A. \. Soule's. To in
troducc the spring styles of the Hav
ward Il Wakefield and other make
Mr., Soule will today only drop tn
regular prices materially. Cali an
see.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

,,.uruA ENcAMPMENT, NO. 9.
s.s'..,rp. at s o'clock every second ana
teeuneT tuesday. Work in Golden Rule
dspee W. WELLMAN. c. P.
a ". MERRILL, Scribe.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Housekcepers should not be slow to
take advantage of Webber & Hewetts
special today. Read-legs of lamb
only 11c. 1b., forequarters, Sc. fb.
What a treat. Also l can white cher
ries lie, zoe. value in vanilla choco-
lates, 2 1ba. 25c. Assorted caramels
:24c. ID. Full line green stuff for Sum
,laV
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Bussell & Weston Co, would remem-
ber all old and new customers with a
reminder of old time special sales. "
To-day. a new lot of linen doilies only
C dozen. Fine large 25c huck towel
only 15c. See it in north window.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Merrill Bros spring stock of seeds
Will surprise you, being in excess of
former stocks which have been large.
Think CT fancy colors. best mixed
sweet peas. only sc ounce. Better ask
for prices on all seeds here. Nice cukes
10c each. turkeys, 24c pound. chickens
22c. Extra fine green stuff. Florida
oranges and grape fruit, also big
naveS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

See c. j. Bilodeau's south neckwear
shirt and glove window for Easter indi-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

The Augusta Fruit Co, are delighted
iii being able to overflow" through
their show window so the public may
more fully observe and appreciate their
fine display of June Strawberries. fancy
Florida grape fruit, navel oranges,
juicy and large tangcrines, pines. yell
low bananas. etc. Good bananas 16 for
.225c.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1906-04-07

Did you not find some extra bargains
in wall papers at F. H. Bcale & Co.'S
last Saturday? Tell your neighbors. SD
they may profit by these special sales.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
SEALED BIDSWA ANTED.

Pursuant to an order of the board of
supervisors Of Bolivar county, Miss,
made ard entered at a regular seceting
of said board held at Cleveland, 2nd dis
trict of said county, on Mondavi the 9TH
dav of May. A. d., 1906. notice is here
by given that the undersigned clerk of
the said board will at his office in the
town of Rosedale, Miss, until IL o'clock
nj. of Monday, the 18th dav OF June, AID.
1906, receive sealed bids for Building
bent bridge across ley bayou, on the
road running from Bouge Phalia to
Medow's place.
All bidders for the work must file with
their bids n good and solvent bond, CON
ditioned according to law, for the faith
ful performance OF their contract, and i'll
penalty double the amount OF the sum
bid; and the said bridge shall be con-
structed in strict compliance with the
plans and specifications for bent bridges
heretofore adopted by the said board,
and now on file with the clerk at Rose
dole and Cleveland. The board OF super
visors reserves the right to reject any
am, all bids.
This the 7th dav of May, A. D. 1906.
L. E. EDWARDS, Clerk.
BY FRED CLARK, d. G.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

Pursuant to an order of the board oi
supervisors OF Bolivar county. Miss,
made and entered at regular meeting
OF said board held at Cleveland, 2nd dis
trict of said county, ON Monday. the 7tI'
day of MAY, A d. 1906, notice is hereby
given that the undersigned clerk of the
said board will, at his Office i'll the town
Of Rosedale, Miss, until 12 o'clock m. OF
Monday, the 4th day of June, A. d.
1906, receive bids for building of bent
bridge across West Bouge Hasty, on
road running from Bougc Piila to Mead
ow's place.
All bidders for the work must file with
their bids a good.and solvent bond COR
ditioned according to law, for the faith
iul performance of their contract. and
in penalty double the amount of the sum
bid; aud the said bridge shall be con-
structed in strict compliance with the
plans and specifications for bent bridges
heretofore adopted by said board, aud
now on file with the clerk at Rosedale
and Cleveland. The board OF supervis-
ors deserves the right to rejectsany all
bids.
This the 7th day of MAY, 1906.
L. Z. EDWARDS, Clerk.
BY FRED CLARK, ID. Z,
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
SEALED Bids WAN TED.

Pursuant to an ordeer of the board OF
supervisors of Bolivar county, Miss.
made and entered at a regular meeting
of said board held at Cleveland, 2nd dis
trict OF said county, on Monday, the
7th day of May, A. D. 1906, notice is
hereby given that undersigned clerk OF
the said board will. at his office in the
town of Rosedale, Miss, until 12o'clock
IN. of Monday, the tth day OF JUNG. A
d. 1906, receive sealed bids for building
OF a bridge across Deep bayou, on the,
road running from Coalloma county line
to Duncan and Africa.
All bidders for the work must file with
their bids a good and solvent bond, con
ditioned according to law, for the per-
formance of their contract, and i'll penal
tv double the amount of the sum bid;
and the said bridge shall be constructed
in strict compliance with the plan and
specifications for bent bridges heretofore
adopted by the said board, and now on
file with the clerk at Rosedale and Clev-
Gland. The board of supervisors reserves
the tight to reject any and all bids.
This the 7th day of May, A. d. 1906
L. E. EDWARDS, Clerk.
By FRED CLARK, ID. c.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

Pursuant to order of the board of SUI
pervisors OF Bolivar county, Miss, made
and entered at regular meeting OF said
board held at Cleveland, End district of
said county, on Monday, the 7th day OF
MAY, A. D. 1906, notice is hereby given
that the undersigned clerk of said board
will, att the Office in the town of Rose
dale, Miss, until IL O'Clock NJ. OF Mon
day. the 4th day of June, A. D. 1906,
receive sealed bids for binding of bent
bridge across East Bouge Hastv, on the
road running from Bouge Philia to
Meadows place.
All bidders for the work must file with
their bids a goodand solvent bond, con-
dltioned according to law, for the faith
III performance OF their contract, and III
penalty double the amount of the sufi
bid; and the said bridge shall be con
structed in strict compliance with the
plans and specifications Tor bent bridges
heretofore adopted by the said board,
and now on file with the clerk at Rose
dale and Cleveland The board Of superb
visors reserves the rigteto reject any and
all bids.
This the 7th day Of May, A. d. 1906
L. E EDWARD, Clerk.
BY FRED CLARK, d. &.
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
SEALED BIDS WANTED.

Pursuant to an order OF the board oil
supervisors OF Bolivar county, Miss,
made aud entered ut regular meeting
of said board held ut Cleveland, 2nd dis
trct Of said county. on Monday, the 7th
dav of May. A. d. 1706, notice is hereby
given that the undersigned clerk of the
said hoard will at his Office i'll the town
of Rosedale, Miss, until 2 nj. of Mondv.
the 4th day OF Jnne A, d. 1906. receive
sealed bids for building bent bridges
across four sloughs on road leading from
Kentucky Ridge to Bolivar, on Buck
Ridge front.
All bidders for the work must file with
their bids a good and solvent bonds, CON
ditioned according TO law for the faith
full performance of their contract, and i'll
penalty double the amonnt of the sam
bid, aud the said shall be construct in
strict compliance with the plans and
specification for bent bridges heretofore
adopted by the said hoard, aud now on
file with the clerk at Rosekale and Cleye
laud. The board of supervisors reserves
the right to reject any aud alshids.
This the 7th dav of Muv, A. d. 1906
l.. +. EDWARDS, Clerk,
| By FRED CLARK, d. G..
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
LIFE ENTIRELY TOO CHEAP

Bemoaning the fact that human
life is held entirely too cheap III
this country, and especially this
part of the South, the Lawrance
Times declares that the only thing
to do is to correct our entire system
of criminal laws, as under the pres
ent system the criminal has about
ten chances to one to escape. Dis
cussing the matter further the
Times says: Were the lawyers
in this country, i. e., the success
full criminal-lawyers, to defend
their clients to the extent only OF
seeing justice done, instantly long
stride would unquestionably be
made in the way of reform. And
then if the good people of the
country would quit asking for mer-
Icy for the criminal when he has
{been convicted ttroff a PrePonder-
The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1906-05-26
GEN.GERANT'S JOKE.

Elliot M. Miller, a civil engineer
of New Orleans, tells how Gen. U:
S. Grant made his father, Chap
lain Miller, swear.
1t was one of the chaplain's du-
ties to receive and distribute the
mail to Gen. Grants staff. When
ever the mail was late he was great
ly annoyed by questions as to the
delay, time of probable arrival,
ETC." On one occasion, when the
post was unusually late, the chap
plain, for fear of losing his temper,
attached the following notice to the
door of his tent:
THE chaplain does not know
when the mail will arrive"
Shortly afterwards Gen. Grant,
passing the chaplain S quarters, no
ticed the sign. He paused before
it a moment and then walked slow
1y OH his way. Coming out of his
tent a few moments later, Chap
lain Miller was horrifieed to read
The chaplain does not know
when the mail will arrive, and he
dosen't give a damn" i"