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BOYS SHOULD BE FORMED NOT REFORMED

come in and invest their money, by granting away valuable and long term franchises, without requ ring any return thersfor, and without pro- per provision to compel the exercise of such privileges in way to meet the changing needs and convenience of growing community.
 This comment is not made ill a spirit of useless criticism of past mis- takes by our city government. And as tine grantees of most of these va:- uable charters from our city are still in the exercises of their franchises, having large Investments of their money. therein, we refrain now from citing local examples, for fear of do- ing injury to the property rghts or those who, perhaps, cannot be great ly blamed by others for asking as favorable terms of the city for them- selves as her needs at the time of such grants seemed 70 warrant,
 Our criticism is, however, for tha purpose of warning our city officials and the people against further mis- takes of such vital import to our growth and We fare. In this. age cr
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 c ty and the utility, so that the bur- den will be fairly and ratably distri- buted. But unless some such pcovl- sions are contained in such fran- chises when granted. the cpporslai' y to the city is lost and these things cannot afterwards be imposed with ous violating the contract on the part Of the c'ty, contained in the franchise. In view of our past'eXperiencs now that our city has grown to such large proportions and is looking forward D greater things, we hope her future may not be hampered in any way, and that the day of. the long-term nsLri- cipal franchise to public utilities, in so far as future grants are con3ern- ed, is over, at least in the city cf Pine Bluff and ether Arkansas muni- cipalities.
 W r NOI LYMAN
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IMPROVEMENT OF THE LAKE BED

: The greatest drawback to the growth and development as we'll as civic improvement of our city lies in the sluggish steam which runs mid- way. east and west through it, com monly known as the lake" The low flat lands on the S des of this stream, being subject to overf cw from the river, have, never been built fap and developed. and under present conditions Ivcbably never will.
 It also presents a barrier to com munication between the north and the south portions of. the city. It can only be crossed at such points as are bridgcd al some considerable expense, and in order D nsve and improve any street crossing 't.s it is necessary to elevate the street considerably to bring, it above periodical inundation. Furthermore the existence of such condition in our midst is constant menace to our health iHvery overflow on its recession leaves behind t de posits of stsgnant water, slime and decaying vegetation. The inhalation 'cf one breath of the ador from this contaminated condition is nsves for sossen.
 That such conditions should exist
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-12
THE CARE OF THE YARD

A yard we'll kept is joy forever. The most successful way to keep a yard in good condition is to attend such portions daily that require att tantion.
 r. is a mistaken idea for a city to have a "clean up day. once year fer we see cart leads of trash hauled out to the alley or stree& and allowed ao remain tliere for several days until the trash wagon can come and take it up. Why not have clean up
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-12

n our midst is a crying shame upon the enterprise and public spirit of our citizens. If it were unavoidable il would be different, but it can be, and abated. There are two remedies: One which has been oftimes suggested, i; to place food gate at the outlet oi the lake at the mouth of Harding $ Drain on East Second Avenue This would be a palliative and not rem edy. The flood gate it is true could be installed comparatively cheaply and would protect this territory against overflow from the Arkan sas River; provided, of course ,Were reinforced with leyees of sufficient height to prevent inundation from 3 flood stage above the 5payemen oh East Second avenue It < t would aot permit the escape of fainwaterF dur ing such high stages of. the river. and rains are by no. means, infrsdu us1t when the river is up, sconseque y at such times the lake bed Woiild bes in undated as thoroughly from rainwater as from back water from the river. i
 The other remedy is to close entire ly the outlet of the lake into the river with a sufficient 1evee to prevent the overflow at any stage of the river, and to provide for the escape of rain water by means of ! canal through the eastern part of the city,; thence by the Taylor and H1ll4splacsss along Amlbcau Bayou .nto Bayou Bartholo- new This last :, ln{tflh1pe m{eflhped would plla not only absolutely prevent inundation within. the 'lakebed, but it.Would also greatly improve the conditions exist ing in the country adjacent to the line of the canal. The Cousart Bayou Canal has relieved the country east of that referred to to considerable extent, but such a canal as just out
  lined, with the proper laterals would relieve the territory west of the Cou- sart Bayou and to considerable dis tance north. It would dry out
 Alexander bottom, (which any body who has ever traveled overland to Fairfield CT Noble Lake is familiar with)l and would render tillable many acres of land south and east of Pine Bluff that are now entirely to- wet fo: cultivation.
 Such an improvement if entered in- to by the city as we'll as the country, should net mean heavy cost to any one involved. It would certainly be a benefit to every person and proper ty owner in the city, whether they lived in the immediate vicinity of the lake or not, and is the only feasible method for the complete and perman- ent redemption of the lake bed.
 w. J. PARKES.
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-~-------------- The American City has asked the following question of lis, of mayor, selected at random, in municipalitie, ranging from one thousand to half million inhabitants:
 What in your opinion are the most inHsrttant forward steps taken h, your municipality during the last two years? A list of replies:
 Improved pavements or sidewalks. New waterworks, or. improvements in water supply. .s. |'sS New or improved sewerage system. { Better .fire-fighting facilities (gen. .efaily the installation of motor-driven apparatus.) k Parks. and ..lllunieipal playgrounds Better sanitation q healthe depat- Emant work. '.:.= Es. ss.z:Adohtion of the commission form 0, governnae nt,. ,,.{.. New pr improved municipal lighting plants - !. E installation I, c of ornamental lighting s' Sssssfmsbts sti.. < ''et,y.s s credit.
 Abolishment CT regulation of sa. looms. .SF
 New or better. schools.
 E: Economy. T gaY 4 of mupiciPal 5administra, 1 s ''HHn. 'HHn...sa sai.ssls, < e4A> Erection of concreas bridges.
 Dust-laying on streets Es Efficient city forestry.:N a
 New libraries. , rr ! : Plans fef: ;ab.olish.ng grade cross ings.
 Appointmens of city planning com mission. ttf
 Adoption of housing code and build ing ordinance.
 Cleaner streets and alleys.
 More expenditious handing of city business.
 Formation of local civic associa' tions.
 Awakening of civic pride.
 Appointment of commissions TOT sD1
 Wires placed under ground.
 Taxation reform
 Improved street railway francnlss'
 Motor-driven police and ambulance patrol.
 Gymnasium for school building.
 Audit system for municipal ac- counts.
 Appointment Of municipal are .com' mission. Installation, of ornamental foua' tains.
 Inauguration of Fire Prevention Day.
 Ordinance for ''Safe and Sane Fourth"
 Installation of new subWays'
 Perfecting of legal department
 Erection of public-comfort sFatio"'
 Municipal collection of garbage.
 Municipal; abbattoir and reduct'oA plant
 Betteripg of public morality.
 Appointment of charter-reVls'o" commission. as (Continued on Page B.
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stimulates during one week can be burned or buried instead of leaving it for 365 days to gather germs, fer this is an age of germ fighting. Why not clean your yard little each day as you do your house. A little work on the lawn each day will make a wonderful improvement.
 < Gu your: grass Friday if possible, for if you put it eff until Saturday it may rain and on Sunday your place ,wilLlook like mans beard that needs asrazors,
 ,,e ,s..a*Ins taking. care of the lawn the edge next to- the flower beds. and va shonIds not be neglected, but trimme with lawn trimmsr or shears as 'shiis., adds cons derably to , the lis app sarahce The, strip Of grass >betVeenf ak and curb can, be 1'trimnileaa alHd Quickly sby run: nings. .as ai s k fps 's, h,ut her Knife along the edge of the wa W and curbr Don't neglect trAe,z gntters and street in front of your home Beds of flowers around the edge of the. house and fence can be- had with s'E1i&tle work. ;. :, A renter who does hot sscaiee. :s:to plant perennial 4 pii Gsa int lt saiia nual plants that are very pretty. When the house is coupled by it's owner, perennial and hardy bulbs can be planted. These are very little trouble, and, less expensive than buy ing plants and seed every year. |..tIn sakng Seare fiof.e tlIeI front yard we should not neglect the back yard and alley. lawn fnttfe' back yard acquires cutting only few times during the; season, if. you have Ia flew chickens. A great many people think back yards are for trash. Keep your back yard and alley clean and you and your neighbors will enjoy both.
 Keep your fences in good con- dition so your chickens and stock can't get out. A COW, horse, or an old hen can destroy an unlimited amount of flowers in a very short time.
 The person who lets hs or her chickens out would feel very angry if neighbors hog should kill one chicken, not worth over dollar, Should that chicken go to a neighbors flower bed and scratch up and de, stroy $5.O0 worth of flowers, the owner of the chicken cannot under, stand why tae chickens should be kept uD One chicken can do as much damage as horse CT COW. We have stock law. "A yard boy is no. need ed 70 keep up the yard if there is a man in the family.
 The majority of the men do not 20 10 work before 7.S0 and by rising at o'clock you can spend nearly two hours every day on the yard. Try thls and watch the results. You Will feel better, you can work better auring the day. sleep better and save docsor bills and your home will be more attractive
 Iaere are numbers of books printed on how to make yard pretty but the secret of it all is wsrk @ e
 ss Whenever you find a we'll kent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-12
PUBLIC FRA NCHlSES.

Our. city has in the past shared the misfortune of most growing towns anxious to induce public utilities to
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yard you will most likely find busv man. MERGER STJCu
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24
GOVERNING SALE OF SCHOOL
LANDS.
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.

Is. - No. i,s-C. W panD
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION to
amend Section las of the Consti-
tuition of the State of North Da-
kota. Governing the Sale of School
Lands to Railroad Companies.
Be it Resolved by the Senate of the
State of North Dakota, the House
Of Representative GoncGrring
The follow sEroposed amend
ment to the Snstitution of the
State of North Dakota. adopted by
thaaReventh Legislative Assembly
the State of North Dakota. and
y it referred to the Twelfth Legis-
htive Assembly of said state for APP
Gproval or rejection, is hereby agreed
Eto. and such amendment shalt be SUBJ
united to the qualified electors Of the
state at the next general election, for
approval or rejection, in accordance
with the provisions of Section POP IF
the Constitution of the State of
North Dakota.
AMENDMENT) Article 8. Sec
ton l5s,. of the Constitution of the
State of North Dakota, is amended
so as to read as follows.
Section 1913. No land shall be sold
for less than the appraised value.
and IN no case for less than ten dol
lars per acre. The purchaser shall
pay one-tifth Of the price in cash,
and the remaining four-ffths as
follows.
One-hfth in five years. one-ffth on
orbefore the expiration of ten years,
and onetifth ON or before the eNpir-
alton of fifteen years and one-fifth
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24

house Inscector. p ". CASEY
ranges q. 70 and ~ Ute at sci ."l.i,o' ~. y
Precinct NJ. 8, Braid. ck. T.w..s,. las
! range Is Vote ~ Rradd.x:k scio Thou,
'Ps p.!,nsi No. \ nTo ,",.
q. Vote ~ Suelsz scs""'l y. use In ,s...iS,
r,sc in NJ No; 9. H.s,, r,wn~ In ,as.
2 es,.ci s. = or"n ,ri,we..i 10. .na
H., rsne &c =. Vote e., Logan >chohous-
la' age Il x"i q, i.'' ~, q &c ca la a."
.. lUslc ct Cha. Pc, .n
PEI .t,r, y II, milo. 7 w., H. ,s3 r,.. res
.cto, H.,.y OK " us' u
Pre- !. 49, az, Mc.n!l. vosnLiy 49,
xpector. Fred s wee - ''-
prs..i. =. -, ~ g. Z D"k' Tow"-hio lss.
Inspert J;...ph Bc- Gu : :
,.sss. !. md TX =, thu r9 ss.'dsns- 1871 8;
Precinct n. is. H.,eus T:x.,si,tl. ~. rs1se
q, ais, town, III. lao. fanv.~ ii and Is V"s II
Hn rs,l, scs"o,.h use, in>p ct". Frank sshIt.
ranges g aud y. W.T.. 81 Frsns N :. ho ~
house. Inspector. W f. Petrie
r. psci1S, and a. T. s,ra,nn T".n-.ip 1871
Precinct No. IL. W->' fi,ld T wmahiu, l.v
and l3O. rAnYe ~. Vote at X ,werdink's store.
Inspector, 9 R,werd,nk.
Precinct No -. Union. Tnwnshi.,s I'D aud
10 range a Vote ~ ssho- j house No / In.
spectnr, Rarend LnOyenga
Precinct No 20. Emmopsbufe. Township
la. ranges 70 ami 70. Vote ut futile school.
house. lnspc.nr.U. f BuIge
Prec net No. 81. W,nona Tnwnshin iai
ranges Is an ~, and sec ions Il IA 12 I'm town.
ship 100. rance 81 ana ~ V..,e., ,cnm,i.
scho, -house No & l,>i.cs"t, WEca r.n,s,
Precinct No. -. Pu,tam rsw, shin IN
RANGES - AM: ~. except =, ctis.s 1 O.. le m
each twnship. Vote at Putnam .chv /
house. Inspertor. Cli6 Puinani.
Precinct No q. t''xnAvnn. ToypShip IN
ranges % anO ~ Vote at schoul.huus.. Nh I
Inspector, Steve Silk 80 -
Preci.ct No. y. Buch.nan. Township Ia
!snee n voI. ut Buchxnan schuuj. hons. '
inspsctOf. a. q Dui,on.
Precinct No p. kin,yre Township IN
range u Vote .. kintyrs Achu,l-hous. M
:. Inspector. ~ 4 Farrell.
Prsctnct M "a na0burv T"vnsnip IN
sanns - vnss st Hnck sch oi-house. is
:. Psscance No q: Elias. Township II. RANGE
20 vote ~ sslx school house No I. ia.
-. SS0ts Atend HaliAMr
sn sscn eloc!s0a Will t.e opened At o.clcch
II Sa'Ssniss aud viii rs,ns inu. o,sen ~.
SSSA01 ~ TN, ",tsr. 0uss ~ that ~ W.
ke..S$ss g Ls.tom. n. D., shis Mn AZ "a,
e ~; ~ % g 4; 49,: es sss,y.v1s.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24

cept as to interest. as provided.
further, that any school or institu-
ton lands that may be required for
t0wnsite purposes. school-houae
sites. church sites. cemetery sites.
sites for other educational or charit.
able institutions. public parks. fair
grounds. public highways. railroad
right-of way. or for other railroad
uses and purposes. reservoirs for
the storage Of water for irrigation.
drain. bitches " irrigation bitches.
and lands that may be required for
any of the purposes over which the
right of eminent domain may be ex-
erciSed under the Constitution and
the laws Of the State Of North Da-
kota, may be sold under the provi.
sions of this section, and shall be
paid for, principal aud interest. in
full in advance, at the time Of sale,
or at any time thereafter, and patent
issued therefor when principal and
interest are maid.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24

State Of North Dakota adopted by
the Eleventh Legislative Assembly
Of the State Of North Dakota and by
it referred to the Twelfth Legisla-
tive Assembly of said state for ap-
prevail or rejection. is hereby agreed
to. and such amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified electors
of the state at the next general
election. for approval or rejection. in
accordance with the provisions OF
Section 2O2 of the Constitution of
the State Of North Dakota.
AMENDMENT The Legislative
Ass. mbly is hereby authorized and
empowered to provide by law for
the erection. purchasing or teasing
and operation of one CT more termi-
nal grain elevators in the states Of
Minnesota or Wisconsin. or both, to
be maintained and operated in such
manner az the Legislative Assembly
shall prescribe. and provide for in
spection. weighing and grading of
oil grain received in such elevator
or elevators.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24

three hogs and couple of dozen
chickens. The hogs brought $50
and the chickens SIS. No wonder
John is not yelling much about the
high cost of living"
silas w Hieley, of Glencoe.
who recently sold his homestead TO
Adams brothers, of that vicinity
has gone to Bowdon for visit, his
family accompanying him. AS snon
as they get back ard can straiphten
up their business here they intend
going to Occur d'Alene. Idaho, to
make their future home. Last Sun
day evening there was a big farewell
supper al the Higley home. at which
forty four persons gathered 'round
the festive board and enjoyed the
farewell hospitality Of their host and
hostess.
Several Of the young ladies about
town are getting up leap-year ball
for the evening Of November LIST. 1t
is to be leap-year affair clear
through. The girls are the ones 10
bear all the burdens usually inflicted
upon the male beings in a social
event such as getting 10 courage to
ask the fellows to go: going 10 the
house and waiting for the young
men to comb their hair. powder. put
on their best buds. etc. Each young
LADY will also have to pay the ad-
mission fee. take her beau to supper,
and pay him the proper attention
while az the ball so that he won't he
too much Of wall-tiower. But the
affair at this writing has its anxious
side for the boys. too. Many Of
them seem TO be worried for Tea,
some beautiful young lsdy will mo-
choos. them NJ = partner. Plenty O
fun 10 Dromssed. Smiths orchestra
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24
HAZELTON HAPPENINGS.

Mrs. L. kIapprich. OF Cottonwoo rod,
Idaho one CT the pioneers of EN-
mons county, arrived in the city on
"Wednesday OF last week to visit for
a few days with old-time friends
She is enthusiastic over the Idaho
country in the vicinity in which she
lives, ana Say they are doing nicely
there.
Pr Montetll and Banker Lenhart
mo'osed 20 the Capital City. Mon
day, where the former met his
mother and two sisters. The ladies
were on their way to Spokane to at
tend the bug convention of the w. C..
Y. u. and The doctor took advan-
tage eli the fact TO have short visit
with his relatives.
Miss Emma lAnvig met with a
painful accident last week while
assisting her father to lift a hay
rack on wagon. The heavy rack
slipped from their grasp and fell,
one corner striking Miss Anvig' S
right foot, and bolt sticking
through the rack going entirely
through the foot, inilicting an ugly
wound. She was brought to town
and had the injury dressed by a
physician. If no complications set
IN. the wound is not thought 10 be
of a serious nature.
Our old friend. John Wilde. Of
Livona. went to Bismarck one day
last week to capture "a few corr
I wives, and OF course had 70 have ,
change for 'hoss-fsed, an
@9s. 30, Just isps alpni
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24

on or before the expiration of twenty
years. with interest at the rate Of
not less than five per cent per an
mum, paw able annually in advance;
provided. that when payments are
made before due they shall he made
at an interest-paying date. and one
years interest in advance shall be
paid on all money sol paid. All sales
shall be held AT the county seat of
the county in which the land to be
sold is situated. and shall he at pub.
lie auction aud tn the highest bid
der, after sixty days advertisement,
of the sme in a newspaper of gen.
eral circulation in the vicinity of
the land to be sold and one at the
seat Vt government. Such lands as
shall NOT have been specially subui
vlded stall ne offered in tracts Of
one quarter section. and those sub
divided IN the smallest subdivision.
All lands designated for sale and not
sold within two years after applais-
al shail he re.appraised before they
are sold. No grant or patent for
such lands shall issue until payment
is made for the same; provided, that
the land contracted to be sold by
the state shall be subject to taxation
from the date of contract. In case
the taxes assessed against any of
SAID lands for any year remain un-
paid until the first Monday in Oc,o-
her of the following year. then
thereupon the contract Of sale fnr
such lands shall If the board of uni
versity and school lands so determ-
inc. become null and void. Any
lands under the provisions of Section
1853 of the Constitution If the State
of North Dakota that have hereto
fore been sold may be paid for, ex-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24
Notice and Citation-Hearina Q
Final Account and Distribution.

(, State 0f North OHkOtA.i
| County Of Emmons.
| In County court. before Hon. Charles d
t'arley. Judge.
1. ,le Inatt.r OF the estate Of Frederick
Rich .rds, deceased.
Charles II. smith (administrator). petitioner
" Grace richards. Mary Richards. FrAncis
Richards. William Richards. minors, and
Thos. Jones, their special guardian, re-
SpOndentx.
Tue State of North Dakota to the sbove-
named respondents:
ards. Francis Richards. william Richards.
| minors. sud THIS. Jones. their special guard
Ian. ar. hereby no,ifled that the final nc.
count Of the administrator Of the estate OF
Frederick Richards. late Of tho viiiaee Of
Wentworth. in the e unity Of Lake and state
OF South Dakota. deceased. has been rendered
OF said deceased is ready for final sett mt MT
and distribution. aud pet,ti0ninG that his
accoun. De 4 flowed, the residue % sad ey-
tate y" he distributed tn the persnns there
unto ntttlrd. his administration CLICKED aud
he be DISCHARGED; hat Wednesday,, the 18th
day OF November, : p. 1912 y, ~ O'clock IN
on this court, In the court house. 10 the vii
iafc ~ Luton, county Of EmuOns and sta 9
o. North Dakota. has fe.n duly appoin ted
~ h, 's,. s"urs Tor the tn.reof y
10 sAid estate may appear and 1le his excep-
lions. In writing, 10 said account aud potttiSn
and contest the same.
AND you, the abDve-named reSpOndents
AND each 0f you sre hereby cited sad required
hsn and .ad h s, e BE- .nS .S:, s.9 =;
said account should not he allowed. the res.
idue Of said estate distributed. the admini.
:trattnn OF said estate closed snd saad Chasles
said estate, dtochaseod
Dxted ~. 18th day Of ocfobse, q. D. MA
CHARLES 3. CARLeY.
(aeAL, Judge Of the CnaatY Coost..
LIST ssvvice Of the ab0vs eisa4toa - ma1e
~ p.hiira.aon sos soss ssesesslve !eeks =
pssss. ssoltsssal - iAs}oA t-.-
toe4iT.spv1l -.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-10-24
Notice Mortgage Foreclosure.

NJ tirp IL hereby given INIT that ce,tain
40 txAx.. sxeent I'd aud delivered by J. hm :
ali and kath.rina s.hli. Ills wife. mn,iv.x-
:. o Ptm enix Lumbar C.,mna"y, u roruo. A.
III n. u.,,t~ axtr. dated the 14h day 1t lh.-
c.,nl+r. III. aud MED 70. record ~ ,h- OH =
n.nS and state Of NuSttl Dakota on the 18th
asy - F.bruary. iOls. and recorded In Bpk
aud hereinafter described. .. The front uuur
~ Emmon. ard state Ut North Dx.o,a. al
the hour OF two o'clock p m. ON the oh day
November, ial2. 10 satisfy the amount
Inc UPON such morteaxe on the DAY OF sal.
The premises Described In such mortgage
ana which Will be sold 70 satisfy the sane
described ~ ltAlows:
Lot twenty tz0), In bl.,ck txo (2l. I'm the
yyiilav. Of Hague. Emmons county. state Of
Moth Daknta.
Tn, ,e will t,e due ON such mortgage 1T the
ate of sale the sum Of 1893 IL, exclusive Of
the casts Of this foreclosure
PHOENIX LUMBER COMPANY.
Mortgagee.
Linton. North Dakota, (oc3- now.
Attorney for Mortgage.