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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

Example: A. uses $50 XIV. in one
month. His bill will be rendered
$40 p. If he pays it before the 10th
of the month he deducts s.. %, max
ing his bill net him S13. 90 on new rate.
According to present rate in force
his bill would be rendered at so. 80;
if paid prior to the 10th he could de-
duct $3.50, making his bill net $500.
He is therefore getting his $50 XIV.
$500 cheaper by adoption of the new
rate. The proportionate cost there
fore decreases as the steps increase,
so that if a customer should use in
one month 5000 XIV, his bill would
be rendered s32O.25 and discounted
amounts to 1856. According to the
old rate it would amount to $3.50. 90,
which discounted would amount to
$500 90.
This rate is made not to reduce rev
enue but to give consumers more
light for the same money. Our fixed
expense remains the same on all our
income and the increase in expense
to the plant is in fuel and oil, thereby
allowing us to be able to give more
light for the same money. We of
course must have a certain amount of
increase, and can't afford to let it fall
less than we now receive. Our hopes
of maintaining these rates is founded
on our belief in increased patronage.
The rates are therefore put on to see
if they can be maintained, and we
are satisfied that they can.
The average lighting bills for resi-
dences will be near % XIV.
To encourage the use of electric APP
pliances in the home we have made
a step from 25 XIV. to 200 XIV. at a
discounted rate of Sc. per XIV. This
rate permits of the use of current for
these appliances to a convenient
amount. Then each step is taken to
take care of line of consumers in
its class. If the rates take care of the
plant they viii stand; otherwise they
will have to go back to present rate
The committee wants to see more
residences lighted and sufficient illu-
mination in business houses to display
their goods, and if this can be accom-
plished great good will have been
done.
J. L. SHELL.
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The Country Editor.

Uncle Tobey in Home and Farm.
The country editor is an animal
common to all parts Of the United
States, portions Of Europe, Asia and
Madagascar. He Is a biped, quad
ruped. centipede and every other
kind of a ped known to natural
history. If he didn't have so many
hands and legs ne couldn't perform
the duties of a country editor. Your
Uncle Toby was once an editor, but
he had a strong constitution and re-
covered. In a majority Of cases the
patient does not recover. The dis
/ ease is not contagious; You may run
after it. After that it has got you.
As rule the country editor is not
ornamental but Is useful Every
body uses him.
The regular duties Of a country
editor are to gather news from all
over the county. and all other coun-
ties where his subscribers have rel
atives living, write editorials, obit-
uaries and accounts of weddings; to
set type, make up forms" do job
work, print, fold and mail the pa
per, solicit ads. and locals, smoke
A cob pipe. swear at the devil -
and throw the shooting stick" at
the cat. He is also expected to at
tend all political meetings, church
socials, base ball games and tuner
ais of his delinquent subscribers. In
addition to the above duties hemust
cut and carry his stovewood, hoe in
the garden, feed the pigs, sweep the
floor, put up ashhoppers, stick peas,
patch the roofs repair the fence, put
new hinges on the gate. 1t is also
his duty to get in debt as much as
possible to every merchant in town,
as this viii induce them to take
more space in the paper.
In the midst of all these duties
the editor is expected to have a good
time. wear a ginger cake smile. a
brass finger ring, and at least one
gallus."
A country editor of light weight
can't afford to tell the truth. If
be did he'd get the stufiin licked
out of him every day If the bride
is hump shouldered, freckled, cross
eyed and has wart on her nose,
the editor is expected to say she is
beautiful aud accomplished If
a candidate has a record that ought
to put him in the penitentiary, the
editor is expected to say he is hon.
est, upright and capable Scissors.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04
State Farmers Institute and In
duStriaI Convention.

To be held at the Mississippi Agricultural aud
Mechanical College. Agricultural College Mis-
sissippi. september 5, 9. 10 and II.
Tuesday, September 3. Afternoon Session
Welcome Address by Prof. j. c. Hardy President
Agriculture in the Rural schools-Mr. w. IL.
smith DuTant, Miss
County Agricultural High Schools-G H. Al
ford Magnolia Miss.
Evening Session. s.l5 p m--iilustrated Lee
ture on Forestry-Prof. Geo. L. Clothier.
Wednesday. September 9. Morning Session
$50 a. na.-AiuIe Raising in Mississippi-Mr-R.B
Hardy Columbus. Miss Discussion. Professor
Archibald smith.
The Functions of Live stock ON the Farm
Prof j. w. Fox. Delta Experiment station.
Afternoon Session. ? p.m.-The New sanitary
Live stock Law and What it May Accomplish
Prof. Archibald smith Discussion l'f- Jonn
oliver. Columbus. Miss
Building Up Dairy Herd.-Mr. j NJ. Tay Tor
Port Gibson. Miss.
Cheap Feeds for Dairy Cows.-Mr Al Riser.
Markets and Marketing Dairy Products-Prot-
J. :. Moore.
Evening Session. s.15-The Farmers Union
and its work-Hon. q. R. Hightower. Oxford.
Good Roads in Mississippi-Hon H. f. Blakes-
lee. jackson, Miss
Thursday. September 10. Morning Session. 9 30
improved Methods OF Cotton Culture-Prof J.
F. Digger. Alabama Experiment station. Dis
cussion. Hon Walter Clark. Clarksdale- Miss.
The Mexican Cotton Boil Weeyil-Prof. Glenn
w Herrick.
soil Bacteria-Dr. r. P. Hubbard.
Afternoon Session-Crops that we Grow-Prot
W. L. Hutchinson.
son Fertility-Prof ". R. Perkins.
Farm Drainage-Prof. J. W Fox, Delta Ex-
pertinent station.
Evening Sessiou-Pecan Culture in Mississippi
-Chas. e. Pabst, Ocean Springs, Miss.
The Place of Poultry on the Farm-Proi, J. P.
Kerr.
Friday. September II. Morning. 9.80-The New
Food stuff Law Dr. ". F. Hand.
The Home Garden.-Mrs- c. ). Everts. Ridg-
land, Miss.
Afternoon Session. General Discussion
Pastures will be furnished free for the stock of
those who may come through the country TO at
tend, and meals may be had Mt the Mess Han
for . cents each
The College and Experiment station viii make
a fine exhibit of pure bred cattle.
Tickets on sale from everywhere in the State
for the Round Up Institute at a rate of one
and one-third fare plus 25c. for the round trip.
In order 10 get reduced rates to the Meeting
be sure TO secure standard form certificate re-
ceipt when purchasing your ticket to place of
meeting.
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S1OO-Re ward-S1O0.

The readers of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there is at last
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in its stages, and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now knowfl
to the medical fraternity. Catarrh be-
ing a constitutional disease, requires
a constitutional treatment. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces of the system, thereby
destroying the foundation of the dis
casa, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing its work.
The proprietors have so much faith
in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case
that it fails to cure. Send for list of
testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists. Zoe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
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This rate is so that large consnm-
er of electricity for power service,
using as much as 10, 600 K W, will
have rate of .0219 per XIV, while the
lowest rate prior to this time for
power has been sc. per XIV. net.
The committee has made the above
rates for users of electricity for power
service to induce plants to locate here
and also encourage the installation of
small enterprises. The above rate
puts electricity as a motor power in
reach of all and saves expense of
steam machinery, etc, besides reduc-
ing danger of fire to the minimum.
With motor drive the usual repairs
from leaky steam pipes, burned-out
hues, etc, are eliminated from the
expense bin.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

When the people can be made to
understand that it actually costs
more in time and money to travel
over a poor road than it does to
travel over a good one, they viii be
less inclined to begrudge the eN-
pense of good roads, and what Is
more important still, will be will
ing to put the business of good road
making into the hands OF intelligent
men who understand the business.
Poor roads are the expensive things
that curse a country district.-Pas-
cag0ula Democrat-Star.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

One Of the first steps thata young
man takes on the road to downfall
is when he begins TO disregard his
debts and so lives beyond his means
that he Will make no pretentions to-
wards paying what he owes. 1t
doesn't make any difference how
small salary a boy commands, if
he doesn't save a little, he will never
develop into a man. He viii never
have anything, and will always re-
main a boy, though he should live
a hundred years. To get money is
not the principle aim in life, but
boy of the spend-thrift kind viii
never develop into the right kind of
character. Newton Record.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

News of the death of Mrs. Donald
son of Aberdeen, which sad event
occurred on Thursday, will be re-
ceived with regret by Columbians.
Mrs. Donaldson was mother of Mrs.
Wiley Johnston and Mrs. Coleman
Hamilton, both of whom have
warm friends here whose sympathy
goes out to them in their sorrow.
COlum bus Dispatch.
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New Rates Adopted for Electric
Lighting and Electric Power
In the City of Aberdeen.

The water and light committee, at
a meeting held August -, adopted
the following sliding scale OF rates
for consumers Of electricity, to be-
come effective September 1, 1908, the
minimum charge in all instances to
be 8. 90.
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Monday, September Il, AID. 1908.

between the hours Of eleven oicIock I'm. and four
O'Clock p. M sell at the west door Of the county
court house IN said Monroe county. TO the high
est bidder or bidders for cash. the following de-
scribed real estate. situated in the county Of
Monroe ia the state of Mississippi. to-1it.
Twenty eight Is acres of Of the south half Of
southeast quarter of section %, township 15
range Is and
Forty 40 acres Of the northwest quarter Of
the northeast quarter Of section %. township IS.
range Is. in Monroe county, Mississippi.
Dated this the 9th day of July. A. ID. 1908.
G. p SMITH. Special Commissioner.
W. II. Clifton. Solicitor for Complainant
July 81 1905 -ts7.
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TRY THIS FOR DESSERT.

Dissolve one package of any favored JELL-O
in one pint of boiling water. When partly con-
gealed. beat until light adding .one cup whipped
cream and six crushed maccaroOus. Whip al
together thoroughly and pour 1t into mold or
bowl. When cool, IT viii Jell1y and may be
served with whipped cream or amy good pudding
sauce.
The JELL-O costs 10c. per package and can be-
obtained at any good grocer,s.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

Kodol will, in very short time, en-
able the stomach to do the work it
should do, and the work it should do
is to digest all the food you eat. When
the stomach can't do it Kodol does it
for il and in the meantime the stom-
ach is getting stronger and able to
take up its regular natural work again.
Kodol digests all you eat. 1t makes
the stomach sweet and it is pleasant
to take. Sold by Phoenix Drug Co
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

Slow Waiter-Have I ever been
in the country, sir? No sir. Why
do you ask? Tired Customer
was just thinking how thrilling
you'd find it to sit on the fence and
watch the tortoises whiz by.-Pick-
Me-Up.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

Farmers, mechanics, railroaders, la
borers, rely on DR.. Thomas Electric
Oil. Takes the sting out of cuts, burns
or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay
where il is used.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

AS We now make our new Hair Vigor il
does not have the slightest effect upon
the color Of the hair. You may use il
freely and for any length Of time with
out fear Of changing the color. Stops
falling hair. Cures dandruf.
--a-aae ~ the J. c. Aver Co. LoHslI. 49,
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Kind Lady-But that isn't the
same story you told me the last
time you We're here. The Hobo
Course it amt. Youse didn't be-
lieye de odder one. Chicago News.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.

The state Of Mississippi. Monroe County.
In the Chancery Court. No. 4345
Ex-Barte. Mrs L. A. Cooper Ct al.
By virtue of q decree of the chancery court OF
said county rendered in he above styled cause.
on the 18th day Of June A. d. 1905. al the June
term. A. D.. 1875. of said court. the undersign-
ed, duly appointed Special Commissioner Of said
Lii -.-.
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Cures BiliOusness, Sick
Headache, Sour StOm-
ach. Torpid Liver and
Chronic Constipation.
Plea SAINT 20 take
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MONEY TO LEND
ON REAL ESTATE.
| am able to negotiate Ioansson...
AT 8 PER CENT. INTEREST.

In sums Of $500 or over, for as long
time as desired. TERMS EASY. No
delay in closing loans.
d. ". HOUSTON, Attorney.
September 6. 19O7-Iy
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

Many people suffer a great deal from
kidney and bladder troubles. During
the past few years much of this com
plant has been made unnecessary by
the use of DeWitt's Kidney and Blad-
der Pills. They are antiseptic and are
highly recommended for weak back,
backache, rheumatic pains, iuham-
nation of the bladder and all other
annoyances due TO weak kidneys.
They are sold by Phoenix Drug Co
Yes, " remarked Farmer Hodge,
my boy Joe gets a good deal O fun
out Of motor cars. ~ But he does
Mt own machine. - OF course
not. He's oneo' the constables. -
Philadelphia Inquiry.
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DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
small pills. easy TO take, gentle and
sure. Sold by Phoenix Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1908-09-04

nerve strength Then the
cured under the fine tonic effects OF >
entire and forms bleuIna
will be found safe and reliable treat
Rheumatism and medical advice
be THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA
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Sometime ago, I had Rheumatism and had 30
quit work. The pain in my back and between
my shoulders was SO intense 1 could not rest or
sleep. I tried everything but nothing did me any
good till / heard Of and took S. S. 5. This med
icine cured me sound and well. Il purified my
blood and made re feel like a
CONRAD LOHR,
Anderson, Ind. 122 E. 18th ST.
was severely troubled with Rheumatism.
had it in my knees. legs and ankles, and any one
who has ever had Rheum atlsm knows how exCru-
ciating the pain IS and how II interferes with one
at work I truly IN lad shape-having been
bothered with il for ten years. of and on
local physician advised me to use 6. s. S. did
so. After taking two bottles noticed the sore
ness and pain were greatly reduced. / continued
the medicine and was thoroughly cured all pain,
soreness and Inflammation gone I recommend
s S. S. to all Rheumatic sufferers.
7 L. AGEEW,
500 E Greenbrier St. Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
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= - - CURES
- %. RHEUMATISM

Every Of Rheumatism has its origin and its development IN the
s
and weather
exciting and aches
the Rheumatism caused by
irritating blood
of
physical blood filled poison,
expected from nmnts paster other external
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For sale bY PHOENIX DRUG co. ABERDEEN.
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Rheumatism and bring about a
complete cure. the uric acid and
other iuaammatorv matter must be
expelled. and this cannot be done
with external treatment. s. s. S.
cures Rheumatism because it is
perfect and entirely vegetable blood
purifier It goes down into the
circulation. ueutralizes the acids,
and dissolves the irritating depOs-
its which are pressing on the sensi-
tive nerves and tissues and produc-
ing pain. euriches the weak, sour
blood and removes every atom Of
impurity from the circulation. So
instead of being a weak, sour
stream, distributing uric acid to the
different parts of the system, the
blood is strong and healthy and
therefore able to supply every mus
,1a ~,zr,-a F.gesa "A fsec47e. rEy7 Z II n rTr
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be $500.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-11
VOTERS WILL DECIDE.
Hughes Candidacy to Be Left to
Rank and Ellie of Party.

New York. Aug. 1O.-That the rank and
file of New York Republicans will die
tate whether Charles f. Hughes will De
renominated for governor was the sub
stance of a statement made by State
Chairman Timothy l.. Woodruff. who re-
turned today from the Adirondacks. Mr.
Woodruff said:
I'VE have been trying to find out the
real sentiment of the rank and file of the
Republican party of New York in a choice
Cor a candidate for governor and we are
still seeking what the sentiment may re-
veal. The organization has every conf
dence i'm the rank and file of the Repub-
lican party of this state to act wisely in
the matter. and we see no reason to
think that the body of Republicans should
not likewise have confidence in the or
ganization. We shall be guided by what
the party wants in this matter
Chairman Woodruff announced that the
temporary chairman of the state conven-
ton will be either Elihu Root or Joseph
II. Choate, both of whom have signifed
their willingness to serve in that capacity
Whoever is made temporary chairman OF
the two. the other will be selected perma-
nent chairman. The date of the conven-
ton will be selected al a meeting at the
Republican club on Wednesday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-11
TROUBLE ON ALE
SIDES FOR TAT
Two Republican Candidates
for Governor in West Vir-
ginia Want Recognition.
HUGHES BOTHERS LEADERS
DON'T WANT HIM, BUT FEAR TO
SPEAK OUT.

Hot Springs. Va. Aug. 10-Judge Taft
and party arrived here this afternoon
from White Sulphur Springs. w. Va.
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the
national Republican committee, is ex-
pected to reach here Wednesday, when the
West Virginia situation will be taken UP
with the leaders from that state Mr.
Swisher, Republican candidate for gov
ernor of West Virginia, came here on the
same train with Mr.. Taft, and will re-
main to see Mr.. Hitchcock.
Senator Elkins of West Virginia who
reached here yesterday. had an extended
conference with Mr.. Swsher today. after
which he said she believed Mr. Swisher
would be elected governor by 5000 ma
Jority and that Mr.. Taft would carry his
state by 5000 majority.
IL was not, he said, the desire of the
leaders of his state to involve Taft in the
fractional difficulties which have arisen
by reason of Mr.. Scherr's desire to be-
come governor. Practically. he continued
Mr.. Scherr had organized a. new party
and he did not see how the Republican ma
tional committee could recognize any but
the regular Republican party in its con-
duct of the campaign of the state.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-11
Why Not Print the Report?

Up about eight months ago the Inter Mountain Repub-
can following example by The Herald printed at the
head editorial column statement of the number of
les printed the previous month This commendabe
move on part showed disposition be FAIR AND
FRANK change, however, to have come over the
policy of paper lately for not only has it ceased print the
figures The Herald still does but when Mr. Seaver called
on the manager his examination he told that the
as that paper says he did make any is
other than he could make from the sidewalk Why2 Why
should any paper refuse permit examination! Why isn't
it right the public at least the advertising public should
know many papers the advertising places into and
how many people liable to see it,
The Herald believes that the nterMountain has cir
culation In fact people occasionally caught reading it.
Why not tell how many, how much?
meantime referring to the papers which did grant Nh
Seaver the privilege he asked of examining their books why
not print the figures he gave theml
Why not tell people just what they get for their money!
Why will not the Tribune, Deseret News and Telegram
print the fgures9
If any man, child earth wants to the
port that Mr. Seaver gave The Herald, let him in
It's here ready for their inspection.
The Herald asked those papers to day last week
when they would print A. A. Seaver's report
We extend the time
Will they day this week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-11
GRAND AER|E OF EAGLES
Tenth Annual Session Will Be
Called to Order by Presi-
dent Bell Today.

Seattle. Wash. Aug. 1O.-The tenth an
nual grand aerie session of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles will convene at the Moore
theatre here tomorrow moning for a four
days meeting. Eighteen hundred dele
gates will attend the convention. although
at least 80. 900 visitors are expected in this
city as a result of the gathering. Spe-
cial trains arrived from Kansas City,
Helena and from California this afternoon
and tonight.
All of the grand lodge officers are in
the city. They are: Grand Worthy Pres
ident Theodore A. Bell, Napa, Cal. Grand
Worthy Vice President Bernard J. Mon
oghan, Philadelphia; Grand Worthy Chap
lain John A. Cline, Cleveland; Grand Sec
rotary, Conrad H. Mann, Milwaukee:
Grand Treasurer Frank z. Herring, South
Bend, Ind: Grand Inside Guard r. l.
Armstrong. Fort Worth. Tex; Grand
Trustees, Past Worthy President Edward
Krause, Wilmington. Del: Thomas c.
Hayes, Newark. n. j.; D. n. Barrett,
Chattanooga, Tenn; w. c. Mckinney.
Saginaw Mich. Martin ]. Gray. New Ha-
ven, Conn.
Governor Albert z. Mead. Mayor John
F. Miller and United States Senator S. H.
Piles will welcome the delegates. The
contest for the 1909 convention is waxing
warm, st. Paul, Omaha, Saratoga Springs.
n. Y, and San Francisco seeking the
honor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-08-11
TRAIN WRECKED
ON THE DESERT
Three Men Killed Near Sho-
Sh0ne, CAL, on the Tono-
pah & TideWater.

Goldfield. New, lug. 10-As a result of
a washout on the Tonopah & Tidewater
railroad near Shoshone, Cal. last night.
a passenger train plunged into a chasm
and three men were killed.
The Dead.
Engineer Hamilton.
Fireman Broadwell.
w. E. Moore passenger, supposed to
be from Georgia.
Cloudburst in Desert.
The train left Goldfield yesterday after
noon. Shoshone is in. a desert country,
where rains are rarely known but cloud
bursts occur at intervals. 1t is six miles
north of Zabriska and twenty-five miles
south of the Death Valley Junction.
Shortly before the train arrived at Sho-
shone a cloudburst occurred, washing out
over 100 feet of track. The train dashed
into the cut without warning. the engine
turned over and the baggage car and chair
car turned on its side, but the sleeping
ear remained on the track. Engineer
Hamilton and Fireman Broadwell were
both killed and a passenger in the chair
car succumbed to his injuries.
Details Of the wreck are very meagre.