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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
The editor of the lndcpendcn

The editor of the independent
is still kicking because our Repub
lican county court will not help
him work his little game of freeze
out. He is now getting a taste of
the same kind of medicine he forced
others to take, and what we will
have to take should the gentleman
across the street again find himself
in the saddle. If we have to take
our dose. we will take it like man,
and not set up pitiful whine
every time the recollection of it
passes over or memory. In the
language OF one Of our Democratic
friends, ''thc Independent has had
the county printing at legal rates
for Il lifetime and ought not kick
now because some one else happens
to get pull at it," The ma, a,orit y
et his party take this view.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

1t is much better to hustle for
foreign trade than to rely upon
high tariffs to enrich us. The
movement for closer business re-
lations with Brazil, Uruguay and
the Argentine Confederation should
be encouraged. .-Post-Dispatch.
THE Mckinley tariff law encour-
aged such Il movement by its re-
ciprocity clause and the high tariff
in no way interfercd with the trade
we were acquiring with these coun-
tries through mutual concessions,
nor were our revenues diminished
on this account. When the Wilson
law abrogatcd these reciprocity
treaties. it cut us off from a market
for large quantities of our farm
products and robbed the farmers
Of millions of dollars by shutting
off an outlet for their surplus.
This is the way the Democrats are
hustling for foreign markets. The
reciprocity treaties were considered
a good thing, and were conceived
in the mighty intellect of a man
who always labored for the adj
vancemcnt of his countrys welfare,
James G. Blaine. Blaine devoted
years to opening these South Amer
lean markets to our farmers and
died Just when his cherished idea
was put into successful operation:
but with its usual pertinacity to
condemn everything promulgated
by Republicans, good or bad, the
Democratic administration repealed
ii good law and substituted Il bad
one, and called it hustling for for
cign markets. Here is something
our farmers should give thought
to, instead of free trade aud free
silver fallacics.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
Little Curious Notes.

One of the Brooklyn millionaires,
who has cottage at Newport, has
Il single bed of flowers in his sum-
mer garden which cost over s., 900.
In the British ''Philosophical
Transactions 1894 there was an
account of a haystacb which was
consumed by great fire which
came up out of the sea-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
f you want a--------4..aa.nnx
Carpet or Refrigerator,
See our samples and get our prices.
]. w. SETTLE & co.

comparatively little trouble the
crystal waters of the Meramec can
be sent rushing to Chain of Rocks
and thence into the City of St.
Louis. This, however, like the
hotel and electric railways which
are to be built at Lake Meramec,
is not definitely planned as yet.
The first work will consist of build
ing the dam and plating the prop
erty around the lake into resident
lots. Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

GEN. WEyLEE is still hiding in
his Havana palace, while the Cuban
insurgents are surging all around
him. The General is doubtless
acting upon the safe, but not cour-
agcous principle, that he who hides
will save his hide.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

WHILE there was some friction
as to who should be elected as dele
gates to the national convention.
the state convention held at st.
Joseph last week was one of the
largest and most enthusiastic meet
ings ever held by the Republicans
in this state. The result of the
convention shows the party to be
in earnest in the fight it is making
to wrest the State permanently
from the grasp of the Bourbons..
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
FOR JUDGE COUNTY COURT.

We are duly authorized to announce
J. {, COL EN- AN.
Of Union township, as Il candidate for
reelection to the Office of judge of the
county court from the lSt district of
Washington County. subject to the
Republican county convention.
We are duly authorized to announce
HENRY G.. COMPTON,
of Harmony township. aS "A candidate
tor the Office Of Judge of the county
court for the I'd district Of Washington
County. subject to the decision OF the
Republican county convention.
We are duly authorized to announce
S. II. WILSON,
Of Walton township as il candidate for
the Office of Judge Of the county court
from the I'd district of Washington
County, subject to the decision of the
Republican county cOvention.
FOR CONSTABLE
We are duly authorized to announce
w. n. POTTER.
as candidate for constable of Con.
cord township, subject to the decision
of the Republican township meeting.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

Now that the dispute as to who
shall he the leader of Missouri Re
publicans, Fillcy or Kcrcns, has
been settled, let every man in the
party take Off his coat and work
for party success.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

In Iowa the Democrats will not
find the free-silver sea as smooth
sailing as the Missouri Democrats
found it. \ good sized bolt is de-
veloping up there.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

THE platform adopted by the
St. Joseph convention last week
is broad and strong, and it will not
only hold all of the Republican
party, but all the Democrats who
are climbing upon it to avoid the
approaching Hood, as well.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

THE anti Mckinley bossess will
have their faith in figures some
what disturbed when the St. Louis
convention meets.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
FOR COLLECTOR.

We are duly authorized to announce
ROBERT II. ENENS,
Il Breton township, as candidate for
. he office of collector Of the revenue
{ Washington County, subject to the
: aecision OF the Republican county
We are duly authorized to announce
JOHN NJ. HUGHES.
u Concord township, as candidate for
lie office of collector of the revenue Of
.ashington County, subject to the de-
sion of the Republican county con-
: rntiOn.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
$l.OO Per Annum.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

NOTICE.-Candidate for county Off
;es announcing in this column will be
'harged s.. The cash must accom-
any the announcement. No compli-
.nentarieS. Please observe this rule.
EOR REPR
hereby announce myself as candi-
late for reelection as representative
rom Washington County to the 39th
'eneral Assembly of the State of Mis-
)uri, subject to the decision Of the
republican county convention.
EUGENE c. BATGHER.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
FOR ASSESSOR.

We are duly authorized to announce
NORMAN +. ROBINSON,
IT Harmony township, as a candidate
f1r reelection to the office Of assessor
ct Washington County, subject to the
derision Of the Republican county
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20
FOR SHERIFF.

We are duly authorized to announce
Els r. WHITEHEAD,
# Harmony township. as a candidate
rr the Office of sheriff Of Washington
county, subject to the decision of the
republican county convention.
We are duly authorized to announce
HARRY McGREW,
.. belgrade township, as a candidate
}0r the Office Of sheriff Of Washington
Dunty, subject to the decision of the
Republican county convention.
We are duly authorized to announce
PERRY BASS,
ut PotOsi, as a candidate for the office
1t sheriff Of Washington County, SUBJ
ject to the decision Of the Republican
county convention.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-05-20

FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are duly authorized to announce
G.. |. VAN ALIEN,
Of POtoSi, as Il candidate for the Office
# prosecuting attorney of Washington
County. subject to the decision. OF the
Republican county convention.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-15
;6l|Eesxs....'s*'A
" PARIS. y

PARIS Feb 21.--Paris and London and
America met and shook hands and smiled
and drank nnumerable cups of tea here
the other day quite as II ware and rumors
Of wars had never been heard Of It was a,
the fair at the British Embassy (of course
they called il a 'bazaar'D. planned for
charity by Lady Dufferln. with the assist
ance Of the other ladies' OF the Embassy aud
the English quarter In Paris assisted by
great many Of their friends across the
Channel. Paris society patronized the ba-
zdar handsomely. going quite into raptures
over the exhibition of the Oriental treasures
which are owned by Lord Dufferin. having
been collected by him while in the East,
or presented to him by magnates OF all
degrees OF magnllcence both as to their
persons and their presents
Lady DufHerln herself presided over the
Embassy's special stall, and very graciously
Indeed On the second day Of the fair she
looked especially well in an odd gown Of
pdleGh blue silk. braided with black silk
eoutache and jettei silk cord. The entire
bodice. as YOU will see in the eketch. was
covered with brai1ing which had the effect
OF raised embroidery. and the skirt which
seemed to button upon the waist with short
sharp points. fastened by jet buttons. had a
foot trimming Of the braid and cord ar
ranged In vaniykei band, with the pointe
toward the top. Her hat was of black vel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-15
COLLARETTE NHIMS.
ITS MANI CHANCES IN RECENT
YEARS.
q PEEP At OLD STYLES.
The Generously Proportional " ora an
should Avoid the EIAEgerAted
SIX Affairs of the Present.

NEW YORK March ls-Tbe colla-r.te
teErt or necktis Is one q she rliudr wtits
ut We Ray -reat it as one ao4-t pass+Esss
considerable importance ard ia capable 60
much comment thereon. TIE 1c-t.is af
Heari should be- q 1Aa-y tri1e 60 diHruas.
although. go speak r ra.y l-lta. IL Las
never attained 5rtughoIt rs various
IhaHes that degree . pe-fectlca = hAh
Should Characterize every article 20 re.meu;
wcr1 oy lovely vomEa.
Locating a. thls within % cG:efp.iy n We
may, K EuE. Le cons ie-st 1lst4.rflv
modern Or nerhsps s.. staull ear ~ 4e
flsels creation. Prior g. .aa. IRA -sa
fa-he ire collar che jAbl lad tlte,. pos
u01ls q grsrt an1 beauty ir Ease e..'y esa.
bur o. he bona Ace Ee-cE.le tie "a rF ~
lqops and ends. Ne fs.rr ta hear small
mention as within uufl t-s --f- .,-s. Ast
died s11 Tie chlglou cr4ze was str5ae'y
upon rs
Tie necktic or scarf ir or war vh.rl
veira seldom emerged from ihe common
pace, although currueiy BE- plsscsse4 tut
ieW attribute q useslluesf. p wac q
superiority without teEa'y aut 81, csr
GARY tHink OF u sc creation evolved trlg-
ina. age - ul,ra priuuesf when 'aatf,t,
true to Der name. iuarec f1r .-pperY tat
weighted "lth Tie SIN p-1qritty * the
tine could Aot beiy designing even TIE
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pIlfering goes on unchecked. waste runs
riot. and. providing they ara forthcoming
when bell rings their mistress takes
little heed OF their comings and goings. or
Of anything that happens below stairs las
TO her kitchen. she never enters ~. and
so the whole tone OF the household gcta
dcmoralized. All kinds Of faults are I'M
noticed or passed over. because It is too
much trouble" TO speak OF them; the cook
NAV drink as much az she likes. providing
6hs sends I'D good dinner; the maids
NAV he out at all hours. or take unlimited
HOLIDAYS. and entertain anybody they choose
downstairs as long as they do not Inter
FORE with their mistress ARRANGEMENTS
ana vet IN a sudden m OF temper she NAV
ona i,v give them Instant dismissal.
N'
Every blessed woman who dares is wear
ing the wrapless suit on the street They
are built TO show of the figure, and are
over 80 much more dashing than the half
0tting Jackets worn all winter A smart
gown OF deep reddish purple has accesso-
ries OF smoke gray hroadcloth and bands OF
thibet The skirt is the usual narng sort
we'll set out at the foot and lined with
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-03-15
A VERY CURIOUS FAD.
Grnpdmn Would Never Have Sat
with Her knccs CrosAcd!

There was time when woman who had
the temerty % cross her knees in public
was considered as quite too bold to he
within the pale Of good society Taehon's
kinks have taken another twiet now, and the
woman who is in good society shows 1t by
crossing her feet, obviously. That Is she
not only crosses them in the privacy OF her
own room, and when she seats herself In her
favorite wide. low chair In her reception
room. but she crosses them In the street
cars and the cabs. in the railway stations
and In church, She does indeed
Possibly there is nothing actually crini-
nal In tina habit. though our grsndmothers
thought so. nor is It improper. as our moth
ers thought. and would like to think yet
IL they were not bewilderei by the awful
overturning given TO their previously CON
ceived Ideas Of what s right and proper
but It Is certainly inelegant outside OF ones
own home.
In ones own boudoIr. where the frou-
frou OF lace RULES and silk plal,lngs, the
amplitude Of sklrts and abundant drape-
rles cover all crude outlines. the crossing OF
the feet Is not exactly ungraceful Then.
too 1t gives opportunity for tho display Of
a well-ehod foot. a daiut.ly turned ankle
half displayed and half concealed by the
clouds OF trimming that women pile on
the bottom Of their ekirts. and quite suits
tho abandon Of the exquisite tea gowns and
tho hour.
But awav from ono's home, Well. tina,
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|WklHr sE BUYS !!


The slipshod housekeeper is the exact
opposite OF tho fussy one She is deaclen.
In what for lack OF better name. one may
call mental glue and has absolutely nc
method; everything Is done at random
and the whole establishment literally and
nguratively, tumbles TO pieces In all dlrec-
tons. To use her own expression she has
no head; and continually forgets things
or remembers them too late 10 be OF any
uae. The servants do pretty much MS they
please In this sort Of house, and par,ake
on the general slipshoddedness, both In
manners and appearance. This state OF
Things Ia to be found In all grades OF So
e'ety, from the hlghcat to the lowest.
mere Ia the would-be smart woman,
VINO tries to keep up big establishment
I'M makes an imposing appearance on a
riul'ed income; and there is the woman
VINO makes no professions OF any sort hut
pleads large family and small .ycheo,,o-
as an eScueo Tor her slipshod household.
IN tne hrst case the smart housewife IN
spenne all her money, or at any rate far
100 large share OF II on dress and nIo.s.
ure' she liYee beyond her means waste
ana eNuavaganca are the order. Of the day
aent ana disaster too often the reouIt
BINS she looks upon as so much waste n.ror
to be thrown away with lor,v s, pa.,n. d
unless she is absolutely dunned ,or ,be
money. and things become disagreeahlo In
consequence; then she begins In horro,,
takes to secretly pawning any avoiabo
Jewels or plate: perhaps, even worse sho
rs tempted to bet or gamble. do anvthlnv
IN fact to get out of her difficulties ali ,bs
ume only plnnglng deeper into tho mir.
- q, K
Once this kind Of thing begins i, IL H.,
possible to say whore It may end 7, sh.
mas any children. woe betide them ,or
their mother takes little or no heed Of ,b.ro
naDies arc bore. and the nursery A terra
lncognito TO her; the nurse or gov.rnas,
as the case may be. is chosen withou, sn,.
ond the unfortunate Mi
iren are left in tho charge Of careIeea a.,
snorant people. and suffer untold miser,es
In body and mind, too often to be revenysd
in after years.
The smart" slipshod housewife lie sa,-
dom visible till midday, and then--,,nIess
shopping or pleasure calls her out-sho
appears with dlshevelled coiffure and ar
rayed In untidy teagown and slippers. III,
afternoon and evening see her in all her
glory but until then she is rarely nre.
sentablc. The servants in this house ara
always In scramble. bells are r,ing per-
netually on the smallest provocaton. at all
hours and under all circumstances; their
meals are snatched at odd times, and work
lono by hts and starts. always liable TO in
ierruptions; they seldom get to bed tn
the small hours and are expected to be M
early
x K x
On the other hard all kinds of pettv
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THE PERFECT WAIST
'chns de Milo Proportio,.
Hettcr Than suucc,t arc Fnr

uo mnat Is well-pr0Gportioncd waist? LADY
dlUerencc Of ten inches befwesr '.pn Is i
eumierence of the bust and that Of th ,ne eir-
mus a woman whose bust measures ,r "".s'
NIX inches should have waist rsa ,I'. ~
t,weNty-siX inches. Bust forty inchcs 'u ,.Iig
tnirty Inches. and so on. Very few c,, malst
are made IN this proportion. aud II 0t tSn'i
as V' fssb st5 FEVER lever people would buy them
measure from twelve to ffteen inch should
than the bust" 'Nc"es less
IN me course Of time women NAV co.,
20 realize that true artistic efrect eon cont
attained ny proper respect for I'M, on!y
ken ana symmetry Plenty acknowie'iGs,,o
, ,h'S uuistn IN most things out dress wbsSSo
they cannot avoid flying to eytremes "e'e
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not condemned TO ooecuri,y. but possessing,
when put on properly. a certain individuality
and feminine grace.
Of the neckte In what may he termed It's
efnanc!pated form We cannot fail TO sneak.
Tor has Il not passed from a whlm to a
feature In our wardrobe?
OF wha; should We speak now but OF tho
neckue proper and mannlsh, that trlae
taken from tho masculine wardrobe and
worn with such suortncss upon our tailor
made costumes and neat summer shlrts.
This IL perahpa the ito wc have loved best
u all and - may be said with truth 10
poosess the virtues OF adaptability and COM
piete ueatnots.
or he wearing OF this necktio. and all
others favored by Fashion to-day. much
might bo eaid. To the woman who looks
well In the severe gown Of tailor-niake the
Inannish tie "a natural and itting accom-
paniment TO her costume. but It "a probably
abe upon whom the band and bow would an.
pear out OF placs. The short necked woman
whose proportions arc generous should rig
Idly eschew the modern necktie Of swathel
silk with outstanding and exaggerated ends
and with such details borno in mind the
neektie Of tho present should be a fair sue.
ceA&,
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other srown.up folks. and gives her per-
sonal supervision to many educational mat
tern once left TO thc governess.
This 10 certainly step In tho right d.
reo.ion, II Is 40 common to hear people
say, "Oh, Dorothy has really not the slight
est ear for music, and have stopped her
lessons" or, MY little daughter hasn't a
BIT OF the bookworm in her. There Is really
no use Of making her read"
The wiser modern mother TO thoroughly
educate her daughter spares nothing TO
awaken In her the appreciation OF what is
most latent In her nature. She Is bound
TO work out her natural bent herself. II
she ia naturally a boolsworm her course In
Sports" Is severe and systematic. II she
has no ear for music she Is at least thor
nughly grounded IN the meaning OF muelc
hears all there u.s. and does not herself
leave the piano unit! she has at least some
realization OF the works OF the masters
and their methods. Her study OF the arts
Of painting and sculpturing e equally thor
ough. as Far as knowledge OF the princl-
pal schools and Of the best work goes. Il,
Is not what they can accomplish In the
way OF picture making. musical perform
ance. or golf drlves--they all may be
markedly mediocre, even inferior. But It
Is tho critical and intellectual view Of life
that they acquire. that Is the habit OF all
cultured mer and women OF the world.
h'lettante Is alway6 charming to know.
however impractlcally OF use In the world
she may be
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I stage: In color. white. or else the brightest
purple. pink Or blue glaring hues for art
was slumberlng. and the melting tones OF
eolos. 40 familiar to lis now. not even
dreamed OF by Fashion.
Yet was Il deemed de rigueur for every
woman 20 wear IL over a gown OF simplicity
and elaboration alike, It's arrangement being
q the stiffest kind. In this and slightly
differing forms the necktie enjoyed a lengthy
popularity OF perhaps Ave seasons. whom
st.ll existing. II altered In character, grow
ing iAinter and more fragile In appearance
and fashioned OF such fabrics as fine musins
and laces put together. with skllful fingers
and Ike this 1t was worn more an add
ton to our outdoor attire than before. Yet
stu was 1t unbeaut!ful to the eye FOR It's
wear bestowed a neatness to which dowdi-
ness was twin sister.
Yet did the muslin Ito become craze as
beloved ne the glorious collar Of to-day
worn by all, while II was. too. one Of the
continual Joys Of the home drosmdking
maiden But the as with every within.
came the season of surfeit. Fashion placed
the necktie In the category OF the past for
the time being. and the plain high neck
band and linen collar reigned supreme, but
only for short time and very soon we wei
coined the acnrf. fashioned. not OF silk or
muslin, but In the ARREST OF fabrics
This was tNe black or white lace tie
reminiscent OF the mantlla Of Spain. though
never. alas to be donned with such sue
cess; not by any means a trihlng item
either. but an article OF length and width
which. we are bound TO admit. possessed
certain charms OF grace and hecomingness.
and We admired It, az we could still II
worn with discretion.
To be a success this necktle OF half a
dozen or more soasous back required a
wedrer OF stately proportions, and looked It's
best upon dignifed matronhood, and az an
accompaniment TO handsome outdoor attire
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men behutyS hath Is Like
sweet BIoss Im,. Cal

PARTISAN women pat starch in the b,,,
~ noi,en the water starch being cheape amer
trust vo yS or toilet vinegars. and more
s ss,n induces growth OF down nm ,hs
n n'an, me Partisan ladies' maids prenare
Many delicate toilet waters, They b"I.o
Materials ,h on hand for meal baths st n~s
c cstns' mover baths sea baths ana med ned
urious ' ha,h what ia regarded as a Ink.
as as Christmas pudding. Tho ba,S V we
inea with linen sheet gored So "a as 'io rs rs
one up The bath bag contains ner 10 III
almond meal or oatmeal. with orr hte'naps
ANA the contributions of at least 40 ,n 1891,
edge tho i9 S, imn being filled amost to t the
until she is scented throucb an, S'a rs there
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ARREST within Nth mathematical precision
al Stiffness and the neektie. cumbers ONE.
ue'y ana inartisiic. was typical product
~ her pTudiga phase.
We uAy cal. to mind the necktle and scarf
= Il early STAGES very accurately by peru
-! q TIE family album. which VIII un-
a0lb.ed4y contain the iaded portrait Of more
ttS- cne enper!ng feminine relative. al
i--e- e TIE Er-'nen's we loved twenty years
es7, and. WI 70 smiling at the modes which
hold n1 charm Tor Us now, We invariably no
tlre t-e prom luent Position the uecktio occt-
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1T Is LENT.

She has a dress OF Dublin green,
And many glowing eolors blent
She longs TO have the costume seen.
But she must walt awhile. I ween,
To show the garb-for It Is Lent
She wears upon her heart her sleeve.
With coquetry OF mild intent:
And yet. her many suitors grieve:
because, alas they must believe.
In spite Of all. that 1t is Lent.
So, everywhere we turn to-day
Our dearest hopes In twain are rent.
To creditors We have TO say:
mo cash to-day. for Il Is Lent"
Chicago Record,
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A Dexter tae) Clergyman. while making A
call the other day accidentally broke tho glass
N aIs host door. klnd old lady started a
essded so we'll that there was enough len,
after PAYNE for the slass to buy the Clergy
a.s-a 6 pair " uouserA