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Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
A Dancer 70 Be Avoided

II a city is not well governed, munic-
ipal ownership is the most dangerous
thing imaginable and should be care
fully avoided. There is always the
danger that the public utilities the
city is supposed to own will become
nothing more or less than the private
property of the people at the head Of
the government, who will work 10 their
own advantage and the enhancement
Of their private wealth.-William L.
Stead
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
PRESBYTERIAN Church.

(Cor. Main and Depot Streets.)
T. M. Hurst, Minister.
Preaching services, First, Third and
Fifth Sundays at IL a. m and z p. m,
Communion, or the Lords Supper.
Third Sundays in February, May, Aug
ust and October.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m. every
Sunday, w. f. Minner, Supt.
Bible class every Sunday at 2:30 p.
m, DR.. K. l.. Moore and Rev. Jas. F.
Price, teachers.
Ladies' Aid Society meets every
Thursday afternoon, Mrs. j. F. Price,
President.
Womens Missionary Society meets
Thursday after the First Sunday in
each month. Mrs. T. c. Guess, Prest.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
MUNICH ALUNACY.
b. JOHN KENDRIcK BANGS.

Judging from the reports that reach
~ from various parts cf the country as
10 the condition Of civic lighting com
ranies and wited water plants. we
shall soon be relieved of the stigma
placed upon US by the British visitor
ID this country who declared that we
had no impressive ruins to attract the
traveller. Would II not he a good plan
for some munifccnt millionaire to buy
up n few of these, transfer them to
the banks of the Hudson and thus put
that beautiful waterway into the run.
ming In the matter OF legendary inter
est with the Rhinci A few moss and
ivy covered ruins of this kind would
add much TO the scenic beauty Of the
picturesque river and doubtless inspire
our literati with CHASTITY legendary
lore that will make those old stories Of
the Rhine look like "a mark and half.
Here indeed is chance for Mir. An
drew Carnegie TO do something to beau
tify his adopted native land and TO fill
the shelves Of his many libraries as
well with good reading at one fell
swoop
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
N. O. IN MILWAUKEE,.
unwarranted Action Of the City Coun'
ell In the Wisconsin Metropolis.

If YOU authorize an agent 10 pur-
chase "A piece OF property for you at
5000 and he finds that It will cost
$4,000 ana goes ahead and buys II
without consulting you on the ground
that you had said that you wanted the
property. your words would probably
not look well In print This Ia prac-
tically what has just been done In Mil
wnukcc. the first party being the tax
payers Of that city and their agent be
ing the city council. Some time ago
the people OF Milwaukee voted 10 au-
thorize n bond issue of 100000 TO in
stall municipal lighting plant.
The city fathers found that the esti-
mate was $4,000 too low and passed
n resolution to issue bonds TO the ex-
tent III 81 100000. The city comptrol-
Ter N first refused 10 sign the neces-
sary papers on the ground that In view
OF the great difference IN cost the mat.
ter should be- again submitted 10 the
people This point was. however,
overruled by the city attorney. II his
opinion Is good law. the law is bad.
for Il permits the agents OF the people
to abuse their powers with impunity.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Only a. a Last Resort.

Any city which is getting fair treat
ment from privately owned plant
should eschew municipal ownership.
Except under unusually favorable con-
ditions-conditions that promise to
make the proposed plant a positive
money earner-municipal ownership
should be only last resort.-Marquette
(Mich.) Journal.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Rev. J. b. Adams, Pastor.

Rev. j. b. Adams, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday at IL a. m
and Z p. m.
Prayer meeting each Wednesday
night.
Ladies Aid Society meets each Thurs.
day evening at place appointed. Mrs.
w. j. Deboe, President.
Womens Missionary Society meets
Monday after each second Sunday. Mrs
II. X. Woods, President.
Epworth League meets each Sunday
evening at 6 O'Clock. Gray Rochester,
President.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Would Forfeit Vast Revenues.

As long ago as 1902 the then SIT
street railways paid to the various
municipalities and states S13,3G6.355 Il
year in taxes, according to our bureau
OF census. Adding the taxes on street
railway securities as property of the
holders and the additions, the total is
now fully $2J,000,000 year. Munich
pal ownership would forfeit that great
sum as state and municipal revenue
Walter ]. Ballard in Los Angeles
Times
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Blgham Lodge, No. 2ss. f. &. 4. N.

Regular meeting Saturday night be-
fore full moon in each month.
I. Atchison Frazer, w. M.
c. w. Lamb. Sr. w.
j. l.. Travis, Jr. w.
w. ID. Canaan, Treas.
j. Bell Kevil, Secy.
c. w. Haynes, Sr. ID.
G. B. Taylor, Jr. ID.
c. V. Franks, Steward.
Albert Elder, :"
Rev. r. C. Love. Chaplain.
ID. l.. Bryant, Tyler.
Crlttenden Chapter, No. 10, R. 4. N.
Regular meeting on Saturday night
after full moon.
P. c. STEPHENS, H. P.
j. BELL kEvIL, Secretary.
wlngate Council, No. IS, R. & S. N.
Regular meeting second Monday
night in each month.
j. l.. RANKIN, T. /. M.
j. BELL KEvIL, Secretary.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

The beauties of the English language
are again evident in the case Of that
western man who had skipped with
the town funds and was described as
six feet tall and $4,000 short."-Ex-
change.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
No Exposures For Him.

"Now, here" said the enthusiastic
real estate agent to the prominent
politician. "ls one of the most desir-
able houses in the capital. 1t has ex-
posures all around
Good heavens" cried the prominent
politician, with start Of dismay,
that's just what I'm trying to get
away from-'-Baltimor American.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Sentiment Not Enough.

The mere sentiment for ownership Is
not enough. 1t must be accompanied
by the cold figures to demonstrate Its
practicability under a strictly business
test. Unfortunately the sentimentality
Of the case is too often INDUCED first
and to the exclusion Of the necessary
facts and fgures.-Bloomington Qll)
Paragraph.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Political M. O. Machines.

Municipal ownership Of street ran
ways, gas and electric lighting means
an enormous political machine with
thousands of employees to be voted
at the behest Of some political party
Mayor MahoOl Of Baltimore.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Blackwell Lodge, No. ST, K. Of P.

Regular meeting second and fourth
Friday night in each month.
C. C. Taylor, C. C.
John w. Wilson, V. c.
Geo. M. Order, Prelate.
c. w. Haynes, X. r. & S.
j. B. Sedberry, M. F.
Gus Taylor, M. f.
X. l.. Flanary, M. A.
j. F. Dodge, Master of Work.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Christian Church.

j. w. Flynn, Pastor.
Regular services Second Sunday ir
each month.
Sunday school every Sunday at II
O'Clock. j. c. Wallace, Supt.
Ladies Aid Society meets every
Thursday. Mrs. j P. Pierce, Prest.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
New Marion Lodge, No. 1873, |. 0. 0. E.

Regular meetings every Thursday
night at 1880.
Rufus McMican, N. G.
Walter Mcconnell, V. G.
]. b. Grissom, Treas.
G.. l.. Dial, Warden.
Rev. r. c. Love, Chaplain.
John B. Sedberry, Fin. and r. Secy.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
WatStika Tribe, No. 224, |. 0. R. N.

Regular meetings on second and
fourth Tuesday nights in each month.
Robt. f. Wilborn, Sachem.
c. +. Weldon, Prophet.
Walter Mcconnell, Sr. Sycamore.
Wathen Rankin, Jr. "
S. ii. Ramage, Keeper of Wampum.
C. V. Franks, Chief of Records.
Jas. Tolley, Guard of Wigwam.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

The city council Of Pine Blur, Ark.
has rejected the municipal ownership
scheme and has renewed the contract
Tor lighting for FIVE years.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

Rev. j. H. Butler, Pastor.
Services every Sabbath at ii a. m.
and p. m.
Prayer meeting every Thursday night
Business meeting on Thursday night
before 4th Sunday.
Sunday School every Sunday at $50
a. M, Deacon j. P. Pierce, Supt.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

The further a city goes into business
the less wisdom II displays-~Jackson
(Mich.) Patriot
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Rosewood Camp, No. n, ". 0. ".

Regular meetings on second and
fourth Monday nights in each month.
A. j. Butler, Past Con. Com.
VIM. II. Clark, Con. Com.
Gray Rochester, Adv. Lieut..
Robt. E. Wilborn, Banker.
$. II. Ramage, Clerk.
j. f. Dodge, Escort.
A. III. Fritts, Waterman.
j. w. Wilson and I. w. Champion
Sentrys.
A. S. Canaan, A. j. Butler and Jas.
H. Orme, Managers.
7. Atchison Frazer, A. J. Driskill
Walter Travis, Camp Physicians.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
Marion Camp, No. lI576, N. ". 4.

Regular meetings first and third
Tuesday nights in each month.
Ed Metz, Past Con. Com.
U. G. Hughes, Con. Com.
John Cochran, Adv. Lieut..
Chas. ID. Haynes, Banker.
w. Z. Minner, Clerk.
]. w. Flynn, Escort.
Cleveland Stone, Chief Forester.
A. M. Henry. Waterman.
r. II. Elder, Sentry.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12
First Presbyterian Church.

Rev. Benjaman Andres, Pastor.
j. w. Blue, S. S. Superintendent.
Church services every Sunday at III
a, m, and p. m.
Sunday School at $3.50 a. m.
Services at Forest Grove every third
Sunday at 3 O'Clock.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

The Increase of the public debt Of
Birmingham. England. from 100000
In the early seventies of the last cen
tury to S75,000000. according to the
last available figures. shows how com
pletely municipal ownership wipes out
a debt of that kind Alongside OF S75,-
100000. a paltry sum of 100000 is
not only wiped out. but actually an
INFLATED
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

The city fathers Of Brunswick. Mo-,
have Just done n good stroke OF bust
ness In selling Its lighting plant for 35
cents on the dollar. taking pay In
light and water II Is fortunate It
wasn't a municipal bakery. II would
be hard to pay for that by sending
large drafts OF rhubarb pie and cream
cakes to the city treasury. to say moth
ing of the risk Brunswick would incur
of a sudden attack Of civic indigestion
running into chronic appendicitis from
overindulgence in doughnuts. Opera
lions upon the body polite are danger
Gus things, since the patient is apt to
experience III effects from taking gas.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

The police OF Chicago were assessed
in the last elections to pay the ex-
penses OF the municipal ownership
campaign. This Is another point in
favor OF comprehensive system Of
public ownership After awhile. with
the motormen. conductors. watermen,
gasman, ditch diggers. linemen. cleo
tricians. and so on. to assess for sim
ilar purposes, the public will doubt
less enjoy free elections. One might
almost hope that such fund as this
would wax So great that after elections
are over there would be balance left
10 declare municipal dividend with.
The byproducts OF the municipal own
ership idea grow daily more and more
Interesting, not to say alluring.
Crittenden record=press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1907-1909, 1908-03-12

II Is nonsense to say that municipal
ownership breeds socialism. On the
contrary. II is driving people back to
individualism. In some European
cities people who used to patronize the
trolleys now walk because they wish
to get where they are going along
lines OF least official resistance. And
In Valley City, n. D.. the quality Of the
service OF the public gas plant has
driven n number of business men to
install gasoline lighting systems Of
their own on their premises.
Muncie. Ind. has abandoned her
lighting plant, but consoles herself
with the thought that her bonds re-
main. AS the poet said, or would have
said II he had thought Of II:
Old ties are hard to sever.
Other ties endure forever.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
FREE HAND TO
 SPANK CASTRO
Interview of American Minister Beaupre and Netherlands Prime Minister Arrives at solution of the VeXed Question.

The Hague, Aug. 19.-With the simple Droviso that no military occu- patton of territory must occur, the government at Washington is under- stood to have given the cabinet of the
 Netherlands a free hand to deal as it
 sees fit with President Castro of Ven eZuela,
 The recent interview between Ar thur M. Beaupre. the American n5in- lister, and the Netherlands prime mir- ister, was cordial and MT. Beaupre was able to assure the Netherlands statesman that the Netherlands had the sympathy of the state department and that no objection would be rais-
 ed to a blockade Or other maritime
 measures against Venezuela; in short,
 that the United States was ready to al
 low the Netherlands fleet perfect lib-
 erty of action. provided no terr;to:;
 was seized.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
Vessel Wouldn't Salute.

Caracas, Aug 19.-When the Dutch cruiser Gelderland, after takin 2
 away Minister DeReus, came back to
 La Guaira last Saturday. without sa- luting and with decks in fighting trim, the greatest excitement prevail. ed here in Caracas, as it was known that Castro's new Trench coast de- fense guns mounted on the mountain
 side above La Guaira and on the beach, had been made ready to meet any emergency. Speculation was rife
 as to whether the warship would bring an apology for the DeReus let ter and the stoning of Consul Lopez in Curacao, a demand for the inn mediate release of Carlos Gentil, a Dutch merchant of La Guaira, recent ly imprisoned on a contraband charge
 or an ultimatunl of some kind. The curious were doomed to disap- pointment. however. as the unexpected happened as it usually does here. The cruiser was not allowed to commun- icate with the shore Or deliver any
 of the documents which it brought,
 presumably because of its failure to
 salute.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
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HOW They Stand.

Wednesday was a rainy day all over the Arkansas league and not s'hsie game vas played, due to ram ana wet gronnds., Manager Berry had affahe- Cd adouble header with Newport TOT Wednesday afternoon, but a neaVs rain broke up the game in the I'fd inninx when the score stood Newport 2. pfde Bluff 0. Pine Bluf entered the 9nine in crippled cendlflon' hoth First Basen1an Hut and snort stop Clayton being on the sick llst' Hutt,e place at first was taken oy JoIly and Rube Walters essayed the shortstop stunts.
 Pinn Bluff opens up today with the laax1sA leaders from Hot Springs and battle royal is promised, as the Yapor City team is determined to lead the league to the end Newport still Aas lighting chance, but the odds all favor Hot Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20

the recent Favor Newport" telegram made to President Craighead today, Umpire Dan Erottl was reinstated and ssni 10 Newport to umpire the series which begins there tomorrow. Gam ;ii1eY has been sent to Rrinkley. and Sidney Jehl. a Memphis boy. has been secured and sent to handle the indicator at Pine Bluff Jehl was playing in the league until he suffer- ed a fractured arm here from d pitch ed ball more thar! three weeks ago President Craighead has issued strin- gent orders to all umpires to be firm in their decisions and in the enforce ment of discipline on all fields from now until the season ends. The close ness of the race makes it all the
 more imperative for careful work from the umpires.
 The telegram in question as receiv- ed by Umpire Crotty read Favor Newport" but it was stated that the message, which was telephoned in and then relayed over the wire, was Follow Newport. meaning that Um- pire Crotty was to follow the New port team to Batesville, and there umpire series of exhibition games between the Newport league team and the Batesville amateur team. When the telegrom was first read and no ex- p1anation made, as President Craig head was out of the state things look cd squally for the Arkansas League and it was feared that the league would come to a sudden close. The happy termination of this unfortu- nate affair will be welcome news to all fans.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN

For thirty years Lydia E. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound, made from roots and herbs, has been the standard remedy for female ills, and has positively cured thousands of women who have teen troubled with displacements, inflammation, ulcera- tion, tihroid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache. that bear ing-down feeling, fatulency, indiges- tion, dizziness or nervous nrGstration. Why don't you try it :
 Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
 MISS PECK IS MISSING
Friends Fear Famous Mountain Climber Is Lost on Mount ,
 HuaScaran.

Lima, Peru, Aug. 1S.-Alarm is felt here for the safety of Miss Annie s. Peck of Providence, R. l., the noted mountain climber, who Friday after noon signalled her arrival at an al- titude of 25,000 feet on Mount Huas- caran, the summit of which is GOV cred with perpetual snow
 Since that time no word has "eer had from Miss Peck or the two Np',a climbers who accompanied her. Miss Pecks feat in reaching an alt;':ie higher than that attained by any oth- CT person in the world was learned here with astonishment and admira- tion. Various expeditions were Or ganized and have started to he;' as sistance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
Diamond Dust.

Hey Lewis says he will play bal lzona after the Arkansas Leayue D is over.
 st Baseman Beaurie Hutt WIS to be down town Wednesday af- severe attack of malaria.
 ater H. Denver, former manager
 local team, has been released Terre Haute, Ind, club. 64Gallagher will be on the firing Ithls afternoon. Come out and he 'noblest Roman of them all" the goods.
 Fenner left on No. 3 Thursday Oklahoma City, where he will join pail team there, having recently sold to them.-Newport Inde- en,
 yen more games on the home dia- three with Hot Springs and With Helena, September 1. and d two on the 7th, ending the sea-
 henderson. the all around p"il player of Imboden, passed sh here this morning en route fsenta' where he will join our
 'hls afternoon. The Newport are glad of this acquisition to a'ieady strong team.-Newport pendent.
 'nager Riggs has added three new rs' all from Texas, to his team hs, hrst baseman; Weissinger. and Harris, pitcher. Man
 l'"'ney Of Brinkley has two ones-Lee of Birmingham and a or the Kitty" league.-New- Independent. npire Gampher seemed +o have rau,, uD,e n.l' cross working on "Maessy na a" :, Ritter of the Newport team ns the series just closed. The saa lsHs who remember his uncalled ,u nuno unprovoked assault on Um- Dufand during the last Newnort Ee le doo;,,, were agreeably sur. .,rised aoo'li'y displayed by the New
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
Witnesses Lives in Danger.

Court at Eddyville this morning was opened by prayer Judge Cook, from the bench, demanded the grand jury to bring in an indictment against him and Commonwealth Attorney Smith, if after investigation jt was proven that either had taken the night riders oath or were members of that organ ization.
 County Attorney Crone, wno arriv- ed this morning from his home at kuttawa, under the guard of two sol- diers, said: T do not expect to bring witnesses before the grand jury in an attempt to indict night riders, because I am convinced that results would follow. l would not imperil the lives of witnesses for nothing. Previous grand juries have refused to
 ndict on sufficient testimony
 Citizens here generally resent the presence of troops, and an outbreak at any moment would not he surpris- ling.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
WALTER LEVY CASE
 CONTINUED

The case of Walter Levy, charged with assault with intent to kill, was by common consent continued over till Monday. This is the case result ing from the shooting on East Third avenue Tuesday night, when Walter Levy emptied his revolver at J. H. Me Daniels.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
Advises Taft to
 masticate Food

Hearst News Special to the Graphic
 Hot Springs, Va, Aug. 19.-Candi- date Taft has received letter from a if he properly masticates his food he can reduce his flesh and be able to make whirlwiLd campaign.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
NOTICE.

All members of Pine Bluff Aerie No. 209, are requested to be present next Thursday night, Aug. 20, s p. m. Important business.
 w. c. McBRYDE, s Is 3t Secretary
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20

Proof is inexhaustiblc that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound carries women safely through the Change of Life.
 Read the letter Mrs. K. Hanson, BOA E. Long St, Columbus, Ohio, writes to Mrs. Pinkham
 II was passing through the Change of Life. and suffered from nervous ness, headaches. and other annoying symptoms. My doctor told me that Lydia k. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound was good for me, and since tak- ing it feel SO much better, and can again do my own work. 1 never forget to tell my friends what Lydia E. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound did for me during this trying period"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20
RAID THROUGH
 HURLEY SECTION
Madison County. kentucky. Farmers Preparing t0 Protect Their Cron> and Homes From Nigh. Rider DcpredatiOnS.

Frankfort, Ky, Aug. 19.-One of the few men who have dared to defy the night riders and who are growing crops of hurley tobacco this year. was in Frankfort today to repot to the ad- Jntant general the situation The man is George Graddy, whose barn was burned by night riders on d raid in
 Woodford county. Mr. Graddy has caused It to be known that it will b dangerous for any man to go upon his farm without being accompanied i by either Mr. Graddy Or one of his men. Mir. Graddy has employed T number of hands to Nork on his to- bacco, as he has a large c~op, and ali of the men are armed and prepared to resist. He says he intends to market his tobacco and he will not permit any interference. The tobac- co is now almost ready to be cut and some of it will be cut this week and put ill the barn.
 Threats of what will be done by tic night riders are already being circu- lated through the burley district, and It even has been announced that a demonstration in force will be made by the night riders It is reported that body of 300 will start on a
 march through the hurley district, and will wipe out all the tobacco which is found, applying the torch to such barns as contain tobacco
 Soldiers Will Be Used.
 Adjutant General Johnson says he does not believe that any such dem onstration will be made and he thinks that the rumors will end in talk. Those men who have grown tobacco. however, are not taking that view of it and are preparing themselves to fight In Madison county, where there is large crop of burley tobacco those who did not get into the pool are preparing to fight for their crops and will not submit to annoyance or violepce.
 In the next 20 days most of the to- bacco which has been grown will be cut and put into the barns and then the second phase of the tobacco fight In the hurley district will become alive. The first stage was when tn. tobacco was planted in the beds. it was then that plant beds were scrap ed and warning notices sent. After the tobacco had been planted it could not be injured, but after the crops are in the barns fire will be used and many barns may be burned. Gen. Johnston is preparing to do what he can to protect property and the sold 'iers will be used as long as they are
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-08-20

G. R. JOHNSON. JOT1 FRAT