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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-08-07

The Treasury deficit for the
month of July is 1920, 1876, which
is about So, ,OO0,O 900 more than that
of the preceding month. These
deficits have become so common
under the present administration.
that few million dollars, more ol
less, does not excite more than 8
passing comment.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-08-07
Free Coinage In Mexico.
From TseKo8rH AMERICAN Rsview.

A few days ago, while in the
mint at the city Of Mexico, ! stop
ped to look at the final balances in
which the Mexican silver is weigh
ed before it is turned loose upon
the public. In one side of these
balances is placed the weight the
equal of which the silver dollar
must contain; in. the other, dollar
is placed. If they balance, the dol
lar is pronounced ready for circu-
lation. If the dollar is lighter
than the weight, it is cast aside.
Istopped for moment, begging
him. to test the weight Of a United
States silver dollar by his balances.
The United States dollar vent up.
It was lighter than the weight in
the other side of the balances. 1t
contained less silver than the Mex
ican dollar. A few minutes later,
l went into a restaurant. The
price of my dinner was just do4
lar. handed the cashier the
United States silver dollar. He
gave me back in change Mexican
silver dollar. Because of the diff
ference, therefore, between the
stamp of the United States and of
the Republic of Mexico, l received
a larger dollar than gave and got
my dinner besides.
This simply illustration is con-
elusive proof that the United States
silver dollar, but for the stamp
which gives it fictitious value, is
tits worth only half a dollar. The
friends of free and unlimited
coinage at the ratio of sixteen to
one claim that the United States
Government, is SO very rich and
powerful that it can sustain, in un-
limited number, this kind of dollar.
The United States Government is
very rich and powerful. 1t is sc
rich and powerful that it is now
sustaining over four hundred ant
nineteen millions of standard sill
yer dollars, more than one hundred
and twcnty-seven millions O
uncoined bullion represented b,
treasury notes, and nearly seventy
seven millions of subsidiary silve
making total stock of silver o
six hundred and twenty-four mil
lions-which, without its stam]
guaranteeing redemption, woul'
be worth but fifty cents on dol
lar. Suppose, though, that it trie'
to sustain at par an unlimited mum
ber Of such dollars. 1t would b
only question of time when tn
great United States Government
would be ready for the hands Q
the receiver. Its dollar would the
be worth by comparison with gold
like the Mexican dollars, only hal
q dollar each.
Revert for a moment to the min
at the city of Mexico. If tn
United States should declare. 70
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-08-07

That old Democrat who address
ed the mass meeting last Saturday
and stated that an editor who never
printed anything in favor of free
silver was not the proper man to
send to the Pertle Springs conven-
ton as a delegate, deserves to be
applauded.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-08-07

the maximum. thirty-seyen and &
half cents; the average. twenty-five
cents. The State of Mexico. which
adjoins the district in which the
City of Mexico is located. duplicat-
ed the wages of Hidalgo. The
minimum for the State of San Luis
Potosi. one one of the best known
in the republic, was eighteen and
three-fourth cents: the maximum
twenty-five cents: the age twen-
ty-tWo and one-fourth cents. The
State of Sonora, where wages are
considerably higher than in any
other, paid a minimum of thirty
cents day; a maximum Of a dollar
a day; an average OF slxty-fve
cents. The general average of all
the States, according to Mr.. Ro-
mcro's table, shows minimum of
twenty-threc and half cents; a
maximum Of fifty cents: an aver
age Of thirty-siN cents. These
wages, remember, are paid in Mex
ican money, which is worth half as
much as United States money.
This condition does not suggest any
reason why the laboring people
should demand free coinage of
silver.
All friends of silver regret its
depreciation Ill value. But consid-
cring the policy which the United
States shonld pursue in regard to
it, we must face "a condition and
not a theory" The leading coun-
tries of the world have quit coming
silver. We cannot undertake to
coin their silver for them.
The greatest reason for the re-
duction in the price Of the metal is
the increase in its production. In
1913 the worle;'s production of sill
yer was estimated at SS1. 500, 900.
In 1892 it was estimated S196. .605.- :
900. This shows an increase in
annual supply in twenty years Of
over 40 per cent. An increase in
production Of no per cent is a
very fair reason for decrease in
market value of 100 per cent The
growth in population, to be sure,
has tended to increase the demand
for silver. but this has been offset
by modern facilities for doing bus
mess hy means of checks. railroads,
and telegraph wires.
Al! earnest bimetallists are anxious
for the day when silver can be cir
culatcd around the world at reas-
enable ratio, on parity with gold.
1t is Il fortunate that the United
States now recognizes bimctallism
by circulating over 5000, 900. 900 il
silver and notes representing it.
Not Il dollar of this 5000. 900. 900 Is
denonetized. Every dollar of ii
by the friendliness of the Govern
ment, circulates at par just as well
as if it contained dollars worth
of silver instead Of fifty cents
worth. But the United States can
not carry this kind of Il dollar il
unlimited number.
When the balance of the worlt
will join with Us in recognizing sil
yer currency as equal to gold
when Il ratio can be so adjust
cd that we can keep silver in I'm
) limited quantity on parity Will
gold, or when any safeguards O
legislation shall insure this part,
that moment our mints should b,
opened to the free and unIimit
) ed coinage Of silver. 1t now ap
pears that the shortest road to thi
much desired dconsummationi Is by tn,
cooperation of the leading nation
Of the world-a cooperation tha
will result from reduced restriction
upon trade and consequent incrcas
of international commerce.
} CLAUDE n. BENNETT.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-08-07

No more free seeds will be dis
tributed by the Agricultural De-
partment. Senator Cockrell will
soon come out with the statement
that he will retire to private life
upon the completion Of his present
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-08-07
$1.OO Per Annum.
The big party leaders were ex-
re11iely conspicuous in the Demo-
cratic free silver mass meeting, last
Saturday by their absense.

EVERY once in while we hear
Democrats asking each other what
good the Pertle Spring convention
10 going to do their party.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
Summer Floor Covering.

For the summer there is no better floor covering than mating. It is easily kept clean, and is fresh and neat in appearance. When the floor is GOV cred with mating, of course rugs are necessity, but this does not neces- sarily mean great expense, for the Japanese rugs, which may be bought from two dollars up, are, many of them, as rich in coloring as if they were Persian. In taking care of mat ting it is not well to wash it often. When it does need brightening up boil together for one hour two quarts of bran and four of water Straln this, pressing all moisture out of the bran Add two quarts of cold water and two tablespoonfuls of salt to the strained mixture. Wash the mating thorough ly with this and rub dry with clean cloth. The result is sure to be grati. fying.-Chicago Post.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
PIRATE BECOMES AN EDITOR.
Such Was tho History of the Father of
 the Japanese Press

Such Was tho History of the Father of
 the Japanese Press.
 The father" of the Japanese press was chemist with the easy and euphonic name of Kishida Ghinkau. He had been pirate and mereenary "a kind of janissary in the service of the old feudality. The revolution of 1868 having put an end to his occupa- tion, he turned his attention once more to study, and became a chemist.
 At that time the Japanese traders, not possessing the same opportunities as we have of making their wares known to the public, had little squares of paper printed. cried" in the streets and circulated among the inhabitants. Kishida pondered over this, and a happy inspiration came to him. Why not collect all the advertisements on one sheet, sandwiched betweens items of news, after the manner of the Euro peans, and publish it at intervals?
 Kishida was u man of action-he had not been soldier for nothing-and he quickly put his idea into practice. The result was the appearance of the Moshiwogoussa, the title being com posed of three words, signifying re- spectively '.the herbs of the sea, salt" and wild herbs"
 It is to be presumed that this meant that the journal should contain all sorts of information. The liberty of the press was very restricted, so Kis- hida had to steer clear of politics; he published items of news about society, sensational trials, the arrival and de- parture of ships, etc, and (later on) in- stalments of novel founded upon Ja. panese legends.
 But Kishida, in spite of his energy and versatility, did not escape the com mon lot. The MoshiwogeHssa had n hard struggle to keep alive. Instead of appearing regularly two or three times month as Kishida intended, it appeared very irregularly, its publiea- tion depending more upon the finan- cial resources of it's proprietor than upon the abundance of matter"
 People were glad to advertise in it, but at price which was not remuner- atiye, and the general public preferred to borrow rather than buy it. The dis pensing room was the editorial sanc- tum. Kishida prepared prescriptions and composed editorials simultaneous ly. He worked hard, but the journal was not a success.
 At length the soldier-chemists sought the assistance of few of the chief Japanese traders, who undertook to help; capital swept all the difficulties out of the way, and the journal thence forward appeared regularly three times month.-N. Y. Advertiser
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
The smart Young One.

One wise mothers rules in regard to her children was never to reprove them before company, as this hurts their pride and destroys the delicacy of their feelings, dulling their fine sensibil- ties, which she claims are the most powerful factors in training. She never made it practice to tell their bright little sayings in their hearing, as this mace them insufferably con ceited. There was once a little girl who was always brought into the drawing-room when her mother had company, and how she sat perched up in a grown-up chair, with her legs sticking out in front of her, and when there was pause in the conversation she would say to her mother: Tell 'em fngs l said. Washington Post
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
Deafness Cannot D. Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach thediseased portion of the ear There is only one way to cure Deafness, and that is bycon- sttutional remedies Deafness iscaused by an infamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed you have rum mbling sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed Deafness Is the result, and unless the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube restored to it's normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an iuhamed condition of the mucous sur faces.
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Deafness (eaused by cataTTh) that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send Tor circulars, free
 F. J. CHENEY & Co, Toledo, o. GE- Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills. 25 cents.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
That scnred Feelina

Doctor" said the man who had been ringing the door bell with spasmodic violence, do something for me l don't care much what it is, only do it right away
 What's the matter? Sprained your ankle?"
 No, nothing like that.
 sAh, see You've caught cold, and have d sudden cough"
 aNo-'tisn't cold
 Probably you've eaten something that doesn't agree with you"
 "I don't think 1t can be exactly that You see, it's complication. I've been reading the list of symptoms in the patent medicine advertisements; and l tell you, I never realized till this min ute that Fun almost dead. Washing ton Star.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
ton Is landed in bad weather by its

ton Is landed in bad weather by its gathering dirt and absorbing mois- ture; and, of late, c loss owing to the imposition by the insurance offices of very heavy discriminating tariff against cotton as compared with other goods, solely on account of the heavy losses by fire of American cotton, it being alleged that the meshy nature of the canvas and the ragged condition of the bales when landed and ware. housed in Liverpool render American cotton peculiarly liable to take fire"
 MT. Neal incloses copies of letters from officers of Liverpool cotton asso- citations dwelling upon the subject of improper cotton packing in the United States.
 Consul Bowen, at Barcelona. quotes a Spanish spinner as saying: ''I used to go to the quay when cotton arrived for me. l have given updoing so, being disgusted at the condition the bales ar- rived in-hooPs broken, wrappers torn and the cotton bursting out on all sides, and being stolen almost under ones very eyes. The dust and dirt also work deeper into an American bale than any other
 All" says Consul Bowen, except the brokers, agree that United States cotton does not arrive here in proper condition, and they do not hesitate to assert that they would buy more American cotton than they do if it were delivered here as it should be- As for the brokers. many of them are satisfied with things just as they are, for they now have many opportunities to claim shortage in weight and to ask for eompensations of various kinds for defects"
 Another spinner said to Consul Bowen: "Pilfering from United States bales is almost reduced to a trade women and boys lowering around them like flies around honey as they lie on the quay. Even if the bale IS intact, it is quite possible to extract cotton through the wrapper, the texture of the same being so open"
 "I believe" concludes the consul. "if American cotton men would press and bale their shipments to Barcelona with due care; if they would ship di- reetly instead of indirectly, with proper stipulations to effectually pre- vent erowding; and If they would select their representatives here with care, that they could increase their business S1,e00,o0o per year The average yearly sale of American cot ton here is about S1l ,099, 0O0 By Ameri- can, l mean United States cotton"
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
IN A HUMOROUS VEIN.

IT never occurs to a boy that he will some day knows as little as his father. West Union Gazette.
 IF a man is big and fat, and keeps his mouth shut, he can bluff nearly anybody.-Atchison Globe.
 MY investments,' said the specula. tor in Oklahoma, depend largely upon my belief in future state. Yale Rec. ord.
 SOME people are afraid of gun, nevertheless they will trihe with an umbrella which is liable to go off at any time.-Adams Freeman.
 You can't be sure that man is lazy simply because he gets another man to do his work for him. He may be only shrewd.-Semcrville Journal
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
BOONE AND THE INDIANS.
The Old Kentucky Hunter Was Prisoner
 in Their Hands for Months


 in Their Hands fur Months
 Boone frequently took to the field on set expeditions against the savages. Once when he and a party of other men were making salt Tt a lick, they were surprised and carried off by the In- dians. The cid hunter was prisoner with them for some months but finally made his escape and came home through the tracl5less woods as straight as the wild pigeon flies. He was ever on the watch to ward off the Indian inroads, and to follow the war parties and try to rescue the prisoners Once his own daughter and two other girls who were with her were carried off by band of Indians. Boone col leeted some friends and followed them steadily for two days and a night; then they came to where the Indians had killed 8 buffalo calf and were camped. Firing from q little distance, they shot two Indians, and. rushing in, rescued the girls.
 On another occasion, when Boone had gone to visit a salt-llck with his brother, the Indians am5ushed them and shot the latter. Boone himself escaped, but the Indians followed him for three miles by the aid of tracking dog, until Boone turned, shot the dog, and then eluded his pursuers. In com pany with Simon Kenton and many of the noted hunters and wilderness war riors, he once and again took part in perloas expeditions into the Indian country Twice bands of Indians. ao companied by French, Tory and Brit. ish' partisans from Detroit, bearing the flag of Great Britain, attacked Boonesborough. In each case Boone and his fellow-settIers beat them off with loss
 At the fatal battle of the Blue Liclts, in which two hundred of the best rifle men of Kentucky were beaten with terrible slaughter by great force of Indians from the lakes, Boone com. mandeded the left wing Leading his men, rifle in hand, he pulled back and overthrew the force against him; but meanwhile the Indians destroyed the right wing and center, and got in the rear, so that there was nothing for Boone's men except to flee with all speed. Theodore Roosevelt, in St Nicholas.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
hat Tired Feeling

It Is remarkable how many people there are who have That Tired Feeling and seem to think it is of no impor- tance or that nothing need be done for it They would not be so careless if they realized how really serious the malady is. But they think or say Ut will go off after a while"
 We do not mean the legitimate weariness which all experience after hard days work, but that all-gone, worn-out feeling which is especially overpowering in the morning, when the body should be refreshed and ready for work. It is often only the
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

forerunner of nervous prostration, with all the horrible suffering that term implies. That Tired Feeling and nervousness are sure indications of an impure and impoverished condition of the blood. The craving of the system for help can only be met by purifying the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla Is the one great blood purifier. It expels all impurities, gives vitality and strength, regulates the digestion and makes the weak strong.
 :" In the spring l felt very much run down-no strength or appetite. I began to take Hoods SarsaparlIa and my appetite improved and I did not have that tired feel ing.n H. R. SoUIREs, East Leverett, Mass.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

It is common thing for tho coun- tenances of the dead, even In that fixed and rigid state, to subside into the long forgotten expression of infancy, and settle into the very look of early life. So calm, so peaceful do they grow again, that those who knew them in their happy childhood, kneel by the coffln's side in awe, and see the angel even upon earth.-Diekens.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
The Wrongs of Man.

If he lives they say he's so tough the Lord doesn't want him.
 If he dresses stylishly he is called a dude, and if he doesn't he is a slouch.
 If he marries he is no account, and if he remains single he is blamed for it.
 If he stays at home nights he's poke, and if he doesn't he's rake.
 If he is good looking he is set down a. conceited, and if he isn't he's called as ugly as sin. IN. '. ReeogGSS
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
NIiIestones on tho Road

That leads to health arc marked in tho memory of those who, atregnlar stages and consistently, have been conveyed thither by Hostetver Stomach Bitters, q potent aux tliarY of nature in her efforts to throw eff the yoke of dsease Malarial, kidney, rheumatic and bilious trouble, constipation and nervousness take their departure when this benignant medicine is resorted to for their eradication.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and tends to personal enjoyment when rightly used. The many. who live bet ter than others and enjoy life more, with less expenditure, by more promptly adapting the worlds best products to the needs of physical being, will attest the value to health of the pure liquid laxative principles embraced in the remedy. Syrup of Figs.
 7 Its excellence is due to its presenting in the form most acceptable and pleas ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly beneficial properties of perfect lax atiye; efectually cleansing the system, dispelling colds, headaches and levers and permanently curing constipation. It has given satisfaction to millions and met with the approval of the medical profession, because it acts on the Kid neys, Liver and Bowels without weak ening shem and it is perfectly free from every objectionable substance.
 Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug gists in 50e and sl bottles, but it is man ufacturcd by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, whose name is printed on every package, also the name, Syrup of Figs, anS being we'll informed, you will not accept any substitute if offered.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

REvENaE.-De Bann-"I don't think the Gumbys liked that chafng-d dish we gave them for wedding present. Mrs De Bann Why notn De Bann-"I met Gumby to- day, and he invited us around te eat some- thing they are going to cook in it. = Brooklyn Life
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

GAeas-"The fin de siecle bonnet of the season doesn't seem to be larger than a humming bird" Waggs That's true, but If 1t was built in proportion to its bill it ought to be as large us an ostrich. n-N. Y. Tribune.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
When Ton Want a rbr..ber.

Horse Power, Swinging or Wind Stacker,
 Saw Mill, Self Feeder, or an Engine, ad- dress the J | CASE T Nj Go, Racine, Wis. They have the largest Threshlng Machine plautin the world, and their implements may be relied upon as the best. Business cstab- lished ls42 Illustrated catalogue mailed free.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
Taking It In.

Several ladies were talking about scandal in high life at the mansion of Mrs Chat1ie. Johnnie persisted in re- maining in the room; so Mrs. Chaffie said:
 Johnnie, go talk to your sister in the next room; she must feel lone some.
 "I guess not, replied Johnnie, "she has got her ear glued to the keyhole. She is having all the fun she needs. n Texas Siftings
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
The Widows ConsoIatIon.

A father in consoling his daughter, who had lost her husband said:
 "I don't wonder you grieve for him, my child; you will never find his equal"
 "I don't know as l can,' responded the sobbing widow, but I'll do my best"
 The father felt comforted Texas Siftings
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17
A Lost Opportunity.

Mother-Girls, you don't know how near President Culturefad came to run ming over me to-day.
 Girls (disappointedly)-oh, mamma! You might have been so distinguished -Harper's Young People
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

"Now,' SAID Ii Hung Chang, .let us definitely understand the terms of the treaty" "Certaiuly,e replied the mikado; that's very simple The terms Of the treaty are cash 1E Washington Star
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

"You'IL please look over this small bill,r exclaimed the dnn. The debtor took iti and then said he, with weary smile: I'd rather overlook Philadelphia Record.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

ROBBINS "Higbee is genius ' Brad- ford -"Can do anything, I supposeG Rob bins Yes, anythiugcxceptm mako living" Truth,
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

VISITOR in museum) -.WhY don't you get giraffeH Manager -"Caut nfford It.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

II DO not think Binks was entirely to blame, but there are some features of the case which look dark for him" What are theYln Mrs. Binks. .n-Life.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

PASSENGER Whats the train waiting so long for here" Conductor The engineer exhausted the steam by blowing the whistle too long. Fiegeude Blaetter.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

"Do YoU believe in original sini3 No, most of them are pagiarized. Puck.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

WHEN lightning strikes 1t admits of no arbitration. n.-Texas Sinings.
The Monticellonian., 1895-05-17

PIso's Cure for Consumption relieves the most obstinate coughs Rev D. BUCE- MUELLER, Lexington, Mo, Feb. 24, '94