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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26
". !. RRYAN. of Nebraska. J

W. j. BRYAN, of Nebraska, who
is going about the country making
free coinage speeches., has given
mouth to the utterancc that if the
Democratic party were to commit
itself in favor of gold monometal-
lisminstcad of silver monometallism,
he would advocate the former as
strongly as he now does the latter.
In other words, he ia silver man
only because he is a Democrat and
not because he believes that free
silver would be beneficial to the
country. There are many other
Democrats like Mr.. Bryan, who,
in their zeal for the success Of the
party, never stop to think whether
tho issues it advocates are not
rushing the country into trouble
and the party into disruption.
The late war presents an object
lesson of this kind, and there are
many others which 60 to show
that the Democratic party is not
infalliblc, but is rather party of
errors. 1t is a well-known fact
that the Democrats were aycrse to
free coinage until recently, and
why. Because they did not be
licve IN it, and if we may accept
Mr.. Bryan as the mouth-piece OF
the party, they do not believe in il
now, but have only accepted the
issue in hopes that it will lead them
to success, just as they would have
accepted gold monometallism were
the conditions reversed and tho
Republican party was now advo.
eating free coinage Of silver. MIR.
Bryan is a bright man. and talks
well, but this is .one of the times
when he let his mouth get the bet
ter Of his discretion.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26
The Law OF Se1f-DefenSe.

The Supreme Court Of the United
States in recent decision has clear
" defined the law of self-dcfcnse.
The decision grew out of a case
which came before the Supreme
Court on the appeal of one Babe
Beard from a judgment Of convic-
ton and sentence for manslaught-
er in Judge Parkers court. fer
the Western District of Arkansas.
There was dispute between Beard
and three brothcrs-in-law over the
ownership of Il COW. The men
attempted to take the animal from
Boards premises, and when Beard
intcrfercd, one of them made a
motion as if to draw weapon and
was killed by Beard.
Judge Parker held in his in
struetion to the jury, that Beard was
bound to avoid danger by getting
out of the way of the man. if he
could, and the only place beyond
which he need not retreat was his
own dwelling-housc In reversing
the Judgment of the lower court.
Justice Harlan declared that this
charge was Objectionable and he
laid down some important princi-
pies governing the right Of self
defense. The meat of this decision
is in the following sentence:
The defendant was where he had
the right to be when the deceased
advanced upon him in a threatening
manner and with Il deadly weapon:
and if the accused did not provoke
the assault and had at the time
reasonable grounds to believe, and
in good faith believed, that lie
deceased intended to take his lfG
or to do him Il great bodily harm,
he was not obliged to retreat. 10,
to consider whether he could safei,
retreat, but was. entitled to stane
his ground and meet any at,acl,
made upon him with deadly
weapon, i'll such way and viii
such force as, under all the circufn
stances, he. at the moment, hon
cstly believed. and had reasonab!;
grounds to believe, was necessary
to save his own life Or to protec
himself from great bodily injury.
In short, the Supreme Conr
holds that the man who is tt,
victim of an unproyo!1ed assault !.
not bound to run, but can stant
his ground and fight it out-t'
the death if need be. That j,
good law. 1t is also good SENSE
Post Dispatch.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26

Secretary J. Sterling Morton Of
the Agricultural Department has
given out an article in the shape Of
a letter addressed to a farmer. in
which he asks: ''What rights is
silver deprived of at present: On
the 10Th day of June, 1895, in the
Treasury of the United States
thcreare 347 .346, 4.2 standardsilvcr
dollars. Are they not legal tender
for all debts, public and private !.
What more rights would the same
number of gold dollars have:
Son the same 18th day of June.
1895, there arc 5000 tons Of silver
bullion in the Treasury Building of
the United States in the City Of
Washington. 1t cost the American
people S123,S.O.,12. And ut the
present price Of silver bullion tie
same money would buy 6,243 !!
tons of silver.
''That is to say the American
people, under the Sherman act. on
this one pile of silver junk, have
been cheated or have lost in the deal
1,224344 tons weight OF silver.
Would you vote for a continuation
Of silver purchases by which the
United States would be made the
dumping ground for all the silvc,
junk Of the civilized globe"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26

SPAIN seems to have her hands
full in trying tosuppress the Cuban
revolution. The insurgents have
an uncomfortable habit of bobbing
up where least expected, and bang
away at the loyal Spaniards in Il
way that looks as though they still
have considerable snap left in them.
No one would grieve to see Spain
play losing game in this deal.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26

One Of the best arguments
against the Democrats in this dis
cussion over free silver lies in the
fact that every tirst-class nation has
demonetized silver and gone to a
gold basis. No true American
wants to see his country classed in
any but the first grade.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26
40. 80.
ORDER OF PUBLICATION
STAT., or Nf;Ssol-ET

STATE OF MISSOURI.
County OF Washington,
In vacation. May II , 1875. in the Cir
Gait Court of NasllingtonCount to
August term. 1888. The State If Mis-
,0llri. at the relation and to the use Of
N. N. Flynn. collector Of the revenue
OF Washington County. in the State of
Missouri. plaintiff. against
ESTATE OF JOHN HURk.
and all Unknown persons Interested in
the raai estate herein described. t:e-
fendants. Vt this day comes the
;1lainti.f herein, by his attorney. be-
fore the clerk 0: the circuit court in
vacation. and iiies his petition and
Affidavit. alleging. ;tninli,r atlier things.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26
HEALTH AND
HEALTH AND
ACCIDENT
INSURANCE.
Fidelity Mutual Aid Assn,
l SAN FRACiSCO. Cal.
For Five Gents Per DaV

Va Wits fNA Doy
Will pay. according to the hazard of
occupat ion. from Is to &2o a week. when
unable to work through being hurt
accidenIE.
VIII pay, if yoa are accidently killed,
sos to $,ii:,e.
VIII pay $l0a i week when you are
sick and unable to work.
viii pay stG0 FOR funeral expenses.
Will pay. if y0's lose hand and foot
or both feet or both hand. .i.,S ~ ~.
IF lNSJRED.
You cannot lose al YOUR income when
you are sick or disabled by accident.
Absolute protection to the member
u;son paying 3 life membership fee and
dues Of ST. per month.
The Fidelity Mutual Md Association
Is pre-cmiacntIy the largest and
strongest Accident and Health -A>so-
ciatiG.i in the / nit"d States.
It has the required cash deposits
with the States Of California and Mis-
souri,. which. together with an ample
reserve fund and large assets. make its
certificate an absolute guarantee OF
the Solidity OF its protection to its
members.
\ tvo-thirtlS policy costs 81 per
month dues.
\ ole-third policy costs $50 per
quarter dil@S.
Reliable agents wanted Write
CI..S. ". SHIELDS.
Sole Agent, Washington County.
Poto>i. Mo.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26

If Chairman Mafiitt wants to
prevent that runaway free silver
engine from smashing up the DEM
ocratic party in Missouri, he should
telegraph ahead to Station Agent
Francis to grease the tracks with
some gold softsoap.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26
The German emperor has lust

The German emperor has just
witnessed a grand naval demonstra-
ton by the different powers at the
opening Of the Baltic canal. The
display made by the United States
compared favorably with those of
other nations. Having sized up
the whole layout, Emperor Willy
will now know which nation he can
bullyrag with the least danger to
himself.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26

THERE may be distinction be-
tween the Populists end the Dem
ocrats nowadays, but the difference
is so slight that the distinction is
lost in the similarity.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26

Gov. ALTGELT has called the
Illinois legislature together i'll ex-
traordinary session. If he wants
any pointers Oh extra sessions, our
Governor can doubtless supply him
with some.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1895-06-26
Why don't the Democrats say
something-about the tariff.

In having SO much to say about
the silver question, We are only
keeping up with the procession.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
B BURLINGT0N'S DISASTROUS
FIRE.

BURLINGTON, VT. March 10, 1886
The biggest fire in the history of this
city started at 4:3o o'clock this morning
in the shaving shed belonging to J.. r.
Booth, and connected with his planning
mill. Before the fire was gotten under
control two blocks had been burned over
and Booths planning mill, retail shed, box
factory, sash, blind. and door shops. the
Baldwin Refrigerator Companyss factory,
the Vermont Shade Roller Company's
factory and old foundry used for storing
lumber an engine and boiler house and a
long @shed used for storage, were entire
ly consumed. twelve building in all being
burned About 400 men are thrown out
Of employment by the fire. The total
loss is about s250,000. with insurance of
$126,eo0 The refrigerator companys loss
is fully covered by an insurance of s24,-
500. M. r. Millington entered Booths
office during the progress of the fire and
it is feared he was burned to death, as
no trace of him has since been found.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
RE1NA REGENTE LOST.
BuCubletoths United PRESS.


CADIZ, March 49, 1S95.-The Spanish
Cruiser Alfonso XII. which has been
cruising in the Mediterranean in search
of the missing warship Reina Regente,
arrived here this morning. She found the
Reina Regente at Bajo Accitunos, near
Conil, where she had sunk. Only about
eighteen inches of her masts were yisi-
BILE above the surface of the water. The
Alfonso XII. has returned to the scene
of the wreck with a company of divers.
The news brought by the Alfonso XII.
has created a profound feeling of sorrow
here.
From the best information obtainable
here at this time it is regarded as prob
able that all on board the Reina Regente
were lost Not a single survivor has
been reported as having arrived at any
port, nor has a single body been found
that could be identified as that of one of
the officers or crew of the lost ship. The
Alfonso XII. is taking divers and diving
appliances for the purpose of removing
amining the condition of the vessel with
a view of ascertaining the possibilities of
raising her. Until something further is
heard from the Alfonso H. nothing can
be definitely known, but all hands are
undoubtedly lost
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
ROBERT BURNS ".
Great-grandson OF the Poet Keeper
OF Powder VI agaZfMe.

The great-grandson of Robert Burns,
the poet, has not distinguished himself in
any way, but he may take a rise in life
ait most any time for the reason that he
Is keeper Of a powder magazine. He is a
direct descendant of Robert Burns IL,
the eldest son of the poet and Jean Ar
mour, and is now about fifty years of age
He lives at Blacl1wall. within a mile o.
sweet Edlnboro' toun," on the Queens
ferry road, IN gray stone cottage, before
which Is a gate bearing the legend, City
of Edinburgh Gunpowder Magazine" He
is an invalid and for thirteen years he
has dealt out powder to Edinburgh mer-
chants and the miners in the neighboring
quarry of Cragleith. He is given free
rent and the use of a small garden. and
live very frugally on their modest in
come and are unable to lay anything
away for the proverbfal rainy day.
Robert Burns II. was about ten years
old when the poet died and was educated
at Dumfries Grammar School, Edinburgh
Academy and Glasgow University. His
he never made any stir in the world. He
was appointed to a clerkshtp in the stamp
office, London, married Anne Sherwood
at at. the age Of twenty-two and retired in n
a year. He died in 1S47 ard was buried in
the Burns naus soleum
His brothers. with less expensive edu-
cations, did better in the world. William
Nicol Burns and James Glencairn Burns
each became q Lieutenant Colonel in the
British army in India, and were each re-
tired on pensions of 5000 a year. Will
lam died in 1872 and James in 1866. and
their remains lie in the family maui
SoIeum.a
Robert Burns III. the eldest son of
Robert Burns H., did somthing his IA
nous grandfather longed to do, but could
not-heg married Mary Campbell not the
Highland Mary Of which the poet
sang, but another Scotch lass OF the same
name. He taught a. private school in
Dumfries for over thirty years and until
an unfrendly school board forced him to
step down, He died in 1879
His eldest son was Robert Burns ",
the subject of this sketch, who was born
In Durnfrfes and educated In his Fathers
school Barly. in life he enlisted In the
Household Brigade of Scots Fusileer
Guard and was garrisoned with his regi-s
'ment in London for seven years. Three
times he volunteered for active service,
but never succeeded in getting away from
garrison duty He at Last left the army,
went to work as a day laborer and thir-
teen years ago secured his present post
Newark Evening News.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
WEST SIDE DEMOCRATS ORGANIZE

A largely attended meeting of Demo-
cratic citizens was held at No. 81 Giles
avenue recently. The meeting was called
to order by M. A. Adams, who stated
the object of the call was to form West
Side Club William T. Corners was elect
ed Chairman; c. s. Gavison, Vice Chair
man; Ed .J< Armstrong, Secretary: Ray
mond Bopp, Inquisitor; NJ A. Adams,
Treasurer, and Chris. Shoemake, Ser
geant-at- Arms.
p Speeches were made by VIM. T. Con-
ners, Edward J. Armstrong, Raymond
Bopp, Gavison and M. A. Adams Mr.
Adams, in the course of his remarks,
referred to the Legislature. He said
our Legislature at Trenton has been
labering like Trojans all winter to give
this town pure water, pure air, equal
taxation, track elevation, cheap ferriage,
cheap gas, etc.
II don't quite remember how they made
out on all Of them, but talk about cheap
gas-it. was not laughing gas either, but
1t would make horse laugh for cheap
ness" he said.
After the meeting refreshments were
served
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
WHY NOT PATRICK GRESHAM.

WASHINGTON, March 10. 1S95-The
mention of the Presidents birthday cele-
bration yesterday recalls the fact that
Secretary Gresham was IS years old On
Sunday. he having been born on ST.
Patric,'s Day. 1882. The Secretary of
State is the Oldest member of the Cab
met. the next in point of age being the
Secretary of Agriculture. who was born
April 27. 1882. IN Jefferson County, N.
Y, and who is therefore less than siA
weeks younger than Mr.. Gresham. Sec
retary Herbert permitted his 61st birth
day on Tuesday of last week to pass un-
noticed The Youngest man in the Cab
met is Secretary Smith. who was born in
1855. Secretary Lamont was Al February
9; Secretary Carlisle and Attorney-Gen-
eral Olney were born in 1886: Postmaster
General Bissell in .847, and his successor,
Mr.. Wilson. in tS43.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19

British ensign on board as he. also had
French and Danish flags. which he was
obliged to use when entering Ine ports
Ct these islands In the sss Wes. indies II IN
They are small flags, however. he ex-
planned to the agent OF the steamship
company.
In regard to the report that the Alli-
anca Is to carry rifles and other muni-
ton of war in her cargo when she sails
tomorrow on her trip to Colombia. the
It was quite true. though not at all
remarkable or sensational. The company
carried arms to the Colombian Govern
ment on nearly every outward bound
steamer. 1t was a perfectly legitimate
trade. and violated no law. The steamer
did not stop at any Cuban port. and the
rebels.
Capt. crossman said the Spanish naval
officers have a. eontemptuous opinion OF
wholesome VIII @ fear Of the British navy. and
would not fire on the British flag.
Secretary Drake; OF The Panama Panama. Raa.
called to the report from Havana that
the steamer Allsanca carried q. coo rifles
in her cargo on her trip south. said that
the report was untrue. What she did
carry in the way of ammunition were
rferred to by Capt. Crossman in connec-
ton with his first statement of the FIR.
bayonets for Colon. two boxes of cart
ridges for Guayaquil 100 boxes of cart
ridges for Callao. and one box OF cart
ridges for Valparaiso. common cargo for
any steamer to carry at any time. as
Mr.. Drake remarked:
OF the report that men were put of
the Allianca. the night before the span
ish gunboat fired on the steamer Mr..
Drake said the story was pure lnven,
ton. No one left or was taken aboard
ship between Colon and New York. and
nothing was transferred either to or
from her. She did not even stop once on
the voyage. and as for the assertion
of the Spaniards commander. with ref
erence to her distance from shore. Capt.
Crossmans sworn statement to the Sec
retary of State was sufficient contradie-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
CARSON MINT ROBBED
Over $4,000 Mfsssng-Envestigation n
i'm Progress.


CARSON. Nevada, March 10, 1885,
Andrew Mason. Government mint inspec-
tor, and superintendent of the New York
Assay Department, has been in Carson
for the past week inspecting the United
States Mint in this city. 1t is rumored
that something is wrong at the mint.
1t has been learned from Hirsch Hur-
rim. the melter and refiner that short
age was discovered about month ago.
Over $4,000 has mysteriously disappeared
and five clean-ups in quick succession
failed to reveal the cause of the short
age. Inspector Mason expects to be able
to clear up the mystery in a day or two
Mr.. Harris also stated that SO mucn
secrecy was observed because it was not
deemed advisable to give the matter pub
lictty, as it might prevent the discovery
of the thief and the recovery of the bull
lion.
No direct charges have been made as
yet. The presence here of General Bob
Hosting, to whom several mint employees,
including Superintendent ]. w. Adams,
owe their positions, is a significant fact
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
GALLANT SOLDIERS DANCE.
Annual Ball of the Eibernaan Rffles


The eighteenth annual ball of Division
No. 16, A. O. H., Board of Erin, Company
A, Hibernian Rifles, was held last night
in Opera Hall. The patriotic sons OF
Erin, with their wives and sweethearts,
danced the night away. The hall was
appropriately decorated for the occasion
and a good time was had by every one.
Michael Smith was Floor Manager. He
was assisted by James O'Brien. The
Floor Committee was composed of John
Flaherty, John Moran, John T. Kelly,
Michael o. Brien, Bernard Reilly and VIM.
O'Toole.
Reception Committee-Captain Thomas
Graham, First Lieutenant Hugh Caffery,
Second Lieutenant Owen Carroll, Third
Lieutenant James Lynch, First Sergeant
alarms Thomas Reilly and President
Peter Burke.
Committee of Arrangements-Mi Michael
Smith, Cheairman Captain Graham, Hugh
Caffery, Peter Burke, Patrick Moran and
Thomas Reilly.
Division Offlcers-Peter Burke, Presi-
dent; Michael Smith, Vice President;
James O'Brine, Financial Secretary Thos.
Reilly, Recording Secretary; Hugh Caf-
ferry Treasurer.
Military Ofhcers-Thomas Graham, Cap
tain; Hugh Caffery, First Lieutenant;
Owen Carroll. Second Lieutenant; James
Lynch, Third Lieutenant.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
Ii REACHES JAPAN.
Bu Cable TO the United Press,

LONDON. March 10. 1854 Central
News despatch from Toxic says that Lii
Hung Chang with his suite. accompanied
by Hon. John w. Foster. arrived at
Simonsokimat at $3.50 o'clock on the
morning of March 49, Count Inonye inn
mediately boarded the vessel which con-
yeyed the Chinese envoy, and at ten
o'clock returned. accompanied by Lii Hung
Chang, Mr.. Foster and the other mern-
bers and attaches of the peace. commits
sion. The party then visited Mr.. Mutsu.
Minister of Foreign Affairs. and one of
the Japanese officials delegated to treat
with the Chinese ENJOYS.
A Central News despatch from Tien-
tsin says that Colonel Won Hanneken
was removed from his command in the
Chinese army because the officials OBJ
jected to the placing of military power
in the hands of foreigners.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
FOREIGN BR0|I.LS.
The Cabinet Discussing the
AllianCa and Blue
fields Today.
VENEZUELA A TROUBLE, TOO
Crossman Denies the Story Of
the Spanish Cruisers Cap
tain News From Madrid.
Auruaga Thinks Public opinion Is
Cooling Down-The Cabinets
Temperate Attitude.
VENEZUELA A TROUBLE, TOO

WASHINGTON. March 10. 1895-The
Cabinet met today for the first time since
March J. Secretary Gresham went over
to the White House at II o'clock armed
with sneral volumes Of trentises on In
ternati> Al law. He had previously ex-
planned to the President by means of
chart. and by quotations from diplomatic
authorities. the reasons for his action in
demanding an apology and reparation
from Spain IN the Allianca matter. and
1t is understood that he reiterated his
explanation this morning for the benefit
of his official associates. On his way to
the White HousE Mr.. Gresham was
asked If he would have any news today
about the Allianca affair. and he made
the non-commital answer: I'm sure l
don't know
1t is learned from other sources that
the State Department is not impatient
with the course Of Spain in delaying
positive answer to the demand Of this
government. but will give the Maor.d
authorities. ample opportunity 70 ascer.
step in the proceedings. The cabinet
crisis IN Madrid is also given as a rea-
son why this government Will not press
for an Immediate answer TO tlS ueHduu
Il Is Believed that The Venezuelan and
Nicaraguan diiiicplt;es ars regardea ,,i,,n oy
more dangerous and pressing in impor-
'aN' TIE H sFANiSH VERsIGN.
Official advices received this morning
fully corroborate the United Press de-
spatch from Havana, which contains the
Substance OF the report made, by, the
captain of the Spanlsh cruiser Ceada de
Venadito. which frsi upon the Allianca
THE captain Of the Coadss de venadlto
ed ed 70 intercept few The English hag at
her masthead Upon this poiIst he is
very positive. He says the vessel was
one and a half miles from the eastern 4Ta
was within half a mile Of this vessel
when the 1--WE solid shots were fired.
He asserts, however, that these shots
were sent wide of the mark In order not
to strike the vessel. and il possible to
bring her to- When the vessel fired upon
had passed outside of the six-mile limit
the Spanish cruiser gave up the cnaSe'
fnasmiich as she had then left the Juris-
diction waters of Cuba.
The commander of the naval station at
Havana will also make a report to the
Governor General regarding the matter
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-03-19
SPAIN IS BNQlHRING.
Muruagua Says the Allianea
Excitement Is Abating-
Crossman's Denials.
BIZ Cable to the United Pres.

MADRID, March 49, 1885. limited States
Minister Taylor informed representative
of the United Press last evening that the
Spanish Government had answered his
note, saying that as yet the Foreign
Office had received no notice of the al
legged firing upon the American ship Al
lanca by Spanish warship. The gov
ernment promised to make urgent in
quiry for an official report of the incident,
and the affair is adjourned pending its
receipt.
Senior Muruagua. Spanish Minister at
Washington. has informed the govern
ment by telegraph that the excitement
and intemperate utterannes of q portion
of the American press in regard to the
Allianca affair is abating. President
Cleveland, he says, has never shared the
resentment which these papers have ex-
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