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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
Opinion Shapers.

Idlcncss, starvation prices and
Democratic Office holders always
60 together. Industry, good prices
and Republican officers always ex-
list at the same time. We would
dislike to be responsible for the ig-
norance of those who can see no
Improvement in present conditions
over those four years ago when the
Democrats were in office.-De Soto
Facts.
In 1896, when wheat was selling
at less than seventy-five' cents, a
bushel the people were told that
the only remedy was the free and
unlimited coinage Of silSer-that
wheat and silver were commercial
companions, inseparably in sympa-
thy. This week in the Chicago
market wheat sold for S1.75 per
bushcl at the very hour that bar
silver was quoted at 564 cents per
ounce. And tho peculiar part is
that thousands of bushels of the
wheat changed hands, the price be-
ing in 2OOc dollars which the wind
mills talk about, and by that COM
putation brought $3.50 per bush
el. -Salem' Republican Head
light.
That table, comparing prices OF
farm products on March 10, 1898,
with those of July 10, 1896, the
date of the adoption of the Chica-
60 platform, made up from market
quotations of the Omaha World.
Herald. has created quite a furry
among the silver people in Con
gress. 1t was published in the
Congressional Record by a south.
ern Congressman, and on the fol
lowing day Representative Bailey.
of Texas, the leader of the silver
element in the House, moved tha,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

it be stricken from the Record
basing his demand upon the tech
nical grounds that it was inserted
in the Record upon misreprescnta-
ton as to its nature. The obvious
inference is that the silver people
are unwilling to see an official rec
ord made of the fact that all farm
products have advanced in the face
of the fall of silver as shown by
the enforced admissions of their
leading political organ.-Steclvile
Mirror.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
Mr.. Bryan's Chances.

MIR. Bryan is reported as saying
that there is entirely too great a
scramble to get an officers commits
sion on the part ofthc civilians who
are volunteering to 90 to the front
and adds that he would enlist as a
private if he were not afraid his
motives would be misconstrued
by the partisan press"
Thirty-seven years ago William
Mckinley, now President of the
United States, did not stop to in
quire whether his motives would
be misconstrued, but promptly
volunteered as aprivate soldier, and
marched away with knapsack and
muskct to fight the battles of his
country. Without political intlu-
ence, through merit alone, he
steadily aross, passing through all
the lower grades, until at the close
of the war he found a pair of ma
jor's straps on his shoulders, we'll
and honestly won.
After the war he entered poll
tics, and by merit alone steadily
climbed through minor grades to
Congress, from Congress to Gov
ernor, and now finds himself bare
ly in the meridian of life. by the
choice of the people, the President
| Of the nation that is about to iniiict
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

WILLIAM EwART GLADSTONE,
England's ''grand old man. and
great commoner, died early last
Thursday morning, at the advanc-
cd age of 80 years. Gladstone en-
tered into the politics of his coun-
try early in life and for more than
half a century contributed largely
towards shaping the policy of the
English government. The secret
of his long and powerful influence
over the political affairs of his
country lies in the fact that he was
always on the side of the people.
He taught that the inherent rights
of people were greater than the
''divine rights of kings and
queens.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

AT the Democratic township
meeting held in Potosi recently,
which was attended by about sew
enty Democratic voters, the chair
man of the congressional commit
tee got up and read letter from
Congressman Robb asking for the
party's endorsement of his congress
sional course. When the question
was put to the meeting three men
favored the proposition and two
voted against it, the rest preferred
to keep silent. Evidently Wash
ington County's Democracy is not
very enthusiastic in its support of
Robb or else it wanted to give
Chairman Bell a snub.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

The De Soto ''Press" asks who
sidetracked prosperity. Has it
been, si,letrackcd? Dun & Co. S
latest trade review answers the
question in the following manner:
Industries of the United States
steadily advance. Western pros
perity has overbalanced the timidi-
ty of eastern capital; railroad earn
ings~ are larger; the demand fo1
grain, cattle, implements, shoes
and textile goods increasing; pig
iron higher" and SO on. The
''Press" should examine into the
condition Of the country little
closer before it asks tomfool ques
tiOnS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
The kautllaE Nile.

The nautical mile or knot en-
ployel. IA navigation to measure
the rate Of !, ships motion il, near
ly onc-sixth longer :Ian oar statute
or common mile. 1t corresponds
to the geographical mile and is one
sixtieth part OF a degree Of the
eGuator-a degree being about 80
l-16 statute miles. The length of
a knot rs now used Is huS,i.1 feet.
When a vessel sails twenty geo
graphical miles per hour Il is said
to be sailing twenty knots an hour,
which is equivalent to :; fraction
over twcnty-thrce statute miles.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

The campaign between the po-
litical parties in this county for To-
cal offices is slow to develop. Ap-
parcntly each side is waiting for
the other side to make the leading
moves on the political checker
board. The situation here does
not inspire the would-be candidate
on either side to believe that with
the nomination Of his party he
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
press.

THE candidates for county Off
Cos who will be nominated by the
Republicans will be rs good and
competent men as any that can be
nominated by the Democrats.
Every Republican should, there
fore support the whole ticket.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

The government did right in re-
fusing the newspapers information
as to the movements Of our navy
and army. Spain, has heretofore
been. we'll: informed of our war
movements by the ubiquitous
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
The Ss.sE ff-TY dfs5

Season Will soon Lc hero. and Nc have 4
very large assortment ot Waists Of al kinds
at popular prices; also Waist 5ets. Collars
and Cuffs; Metal and Leather Bolts 81 all
kinds, Roman Stripe and Plaid Ncchtica,
and Ribbons to suit everyone. We arc
also showing a very desirable line of Fine
Pcrcalcs, etc, suitable ior making shirt
waists
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

BRYAN is out after a military
record. He is organizing regi-
ment in Nebraska of which he is to
be made commanding officer.
Since no one cares to hear bis po-
litical speeches any longer, Will
lam will keep his voice in training
by shouting orders.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

WITH Gladstone dead, and Bis
marck on his last legs and w. j.
Bryan about to run the risk of get
ting killed by going to war, the
world may soon be left without any
great men at all.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
a farmer who Is supposed to

a farmer who is supposed to
know, says that il q iarmcl Who
wants hornIess cattle wou!l bny 4
&c stick of potash, and, as the little
horns make the first sign of start
ING on the calf, wet them with
water and rub them over with The
caustic potash stick. the calf would
never know tlIat nature intended il
should have ns.-Mis>ouri and
Kansas Farmer.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
WAR News.

Wan news of the past week has
been composed chiefly of uncon-
firmed rumors of naval engage
ments between the. American and
Spanish fleets. The latest report,
though unsubstantiatcd, is to the
effect that Admiral Cervera'
squadron is positively located and
an engagement iminent.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

IT will take three weeks to land
troops in the Philippine Islands af-
ter they leave this country. 1t is
these magnificent distances that
make war matter Of time.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

upon Spain 6 salutary lesson.
MIR. Bryan may not appreciate
the fact. but il is true ali the same,
that the position Of u private sol
der is Il good one from which L.
start for the l'residcncy.-:,t. Louis
Star.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25

THE banks Of the country are at
present paying out gold in prefer
cncc to other money. Gold only
goes into hiding when there is a
free silver scare.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
The Hat You Wear

said indicative personal ec'iar and CHARACTER
* and doubt there much truth in this .sserton therefore,
if wearing of the Stylish New iats gust
received store you indicate that fond of
senting 4 and stylish appearance.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

JGDGE COUNTY COURT. 1st District
We are athorized to announce
JULES F. BOYER.
of Union Township, as candidate for the
office of Judge of the County Court from
the 1st district. subject to nomination by
the Republican county convention.
JUDGE COUNTY COURT, I'd District
We are authorized to announce
HENRY c. COMPTON,
OF Harmony Township, as candidate for
the office of Judge of the County Court
from the ed district. subject to nomina-
tion by the Republican county convention.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
FURNISHINGS

Mems NoXAIL Dress Shirts the very
best goods Oh the market, thc per
ftc:ioa Of style and 1T .....1c and 9l.0o
NoNtIl working Shirts, the best made. SOC
Goes working Shirts at l1c, j5c ard 4oc
Boys Brownie Ovcrals as low aa &c pair
Mems extra good OvcraIi~ at 31c pair
We have complete line OF all kinds OF
Furnishing Goods at equally low prices.
E,.~eos4ee~o We have also fall line
A ssf : : :. = q Furniture f I'll kinds.
Space will not permit lis to quote the
many other Bargains VIC ar offering II all
lines Of goods, but i you arc uoo1ing any
thing It al, W. invite you to inspect oar
stock.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-05-25
House -s1fy1fsEYiE1rs.

House Furnishings.
It will soon be ousc-clcaning time and
when it comes, you may need something in
ihis line Ii you 90, remember that we can
supply thc want, and the following specials
may be OF interest to YOU:
;}G-in. Scrim, for Curtains, only &c per yd
Nice Lace Curtains ............ 43c per pair
Better Lace Curtains .;Jjc, 95c, Fl D. $50
Good Straw Mating g.......l2c per yard
Extra good Straw Mating l5c, 2oc, 25c yd
Roller Window Curtains complete, 10 each
Drapery for Mantlcs 12Ic and l5c per yd
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24

The married ladies club was
entertained Wednesday by Mrs. l..
J. Gardemal, where all the guests
had a most pleasant time. The
first gentlemen's prize was cap
tured by Mr.. L. F. Gary, the Sc
cond by Mr.. Rene Duraud; the
first ladies' prize was won by Mrs.
James Simon, the second by Mrs.
F. 2. Power. The next entertain
ment Of the club will be by Mrs.
Edw. E. Soulier, on the 18th day
of January.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24

Two Pointed Questions Answered.
What ia the uss Of making better AZ
ticle than your competitor II you can NOT
get q better price for it2
Aps.-As there Is no difference In the
price the public will buy only the bet.
ter, 80 that while our profits may be
smaller on q single sale they will be
much greater In the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
your make 10 the bestp
II both articles are brought promi-
neutIy before the public both are Ger
tain to be tried and the public will very
quickly pass judgment on them and nee
the better one.
This explain the largo sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using 1t for years and have
found that 1t can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take uE
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims. but are Ger
tain to return to the one remedy that
they know to be reliable, and for coughs
colds and Group there Is nothing equa
to Chsmberlains Cough Remedy. Fol
sale by T. ]. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
PUBLICATION OF TABLEAU.
IN ths matter of the succession OF Mrs. Sarah
Smith deceased widow Of Sebastian Smith.
Probate Docket No $3.50.
18th judicial District Court.
Utsas Of Louisians. Parish of st. Martin.
Whsssas, Mouton Brown Of the Parish OF 81
Martin, Administrator or Curator of the afore
cd Succession. has fled in my ONCE q INA
Tshissu and account of Classification and dis
sshatiou Of the aforesaid Succession, Notice i
Asssby given to the creditors and heirs Of sail
Secession and to all others whom it may con
esrn 10 show cause il any they have. within tn
lsnl dslays. Why said Tableau should not b ap
proved end homolosatsd.
Gives under my hand and seal Of my office .
q. Nartinviils, Parish of St. Martin, Louisians
this 5znd day Of December A. D. 1895.
WV. B. EAsTIN, Clerk Of Court
JAMS SIMON, Atty.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24

Messrs Lucien VOORHEES, & Co.,
are having built adjoining their
store, an addition 81 feet front by
II feet depth, in which store the
furniture, carriages and wheel
wright material will be.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
SATURDAY Dec. "a. 1898.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
u what the Messenger wishes for
al its readers and patrons. Let
al devote this day to fun and pie
asure, by putting away all business
care and trouble.
Christmas only comes once a
wear. 80 let us make the best OF it
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24

The Knights of Pythias elected
their officers Tuesday as follows:
TT. Labhs. chsncslor.
IT. 0siibeas. vice chancellor.
WI. MiIlot. keeper OF record or seal,
yusss Francois, guide.
Jsuss 6imoa. prslste,
E.W. Bisnvsuu. outer guard.
". 3 Thomas. inner guard.
". q. Cosins. master of exohequer.
Isoues Psllsrin. master Of finance,
james Simon, representative to grand lodge,
=. L. Foarnet. alternate.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24

Chamberlain's Collie. Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy can always be depended
upon and lie pleasant and safe to take.
Sold by T. j. Liable.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
THE EXCURSION

from Breaux Bridge to New Or
leans will take place on Saturday,
January 9TH. The train will leave
81. Msrtinville at p. NJ, Cade at
2O6 o. m, Burke at 2:13. Fare
for the round trip $500, returning
the excursion will leave New Or
leans January 10th at s o'clock a
m.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
FOR SALE

Corner property on Main
street in St. Martinville facing
the Court House. For infor-
nation, apply to the Messen-
ger Office.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
NOTICE.

.WhsEsss. ANTHONY LeBas of the Parish OF St.
Nsrtin. Administrator Of the aforesaid 6uoces-
eisa hss 6lsd in my Office final tableau and &C.
coust q Classification and distribution OF the
0sosassid Estste.
Neties 10 hereby given to the creditors and
Asirs OF ssid Estate and to all others. whom il
sossrn to show cause. II any they have. within
- lsesl dslsys, why saidsTablssu should not
bssppeovsd and homologated.
0ivsn under my hand and seal of my ofaoe. 1t
O. Nsrtinville. Parish Of st. Martin. Louisisua
THE and dsy Of December A. D. 1893.
WIN. B. EAsrIN, Clerk Of Court.
MANN b vooRsIRs, Attys.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
An Old Idea.

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
nent physicians that impure blood is the
cause of most Of our diseases. Twenty-Five
years ago this theory was used q basis for
the formula Of Brsyns' Iron Bitters. The
remarkable cures effected by this famous
remedy are sufficient tn prove the theory
correct. Browns Iron Bitters are BOLD By
'All Dealers"
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
(:atarrh Cannot be Cured

\'aCarrn CdnnOt De OuIcO
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh 10 . blood or constitutional dis
eoss, and In order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Curs 10 taken internally. and acts direct.
u % the blood and mucous surfaces.
uall's Catsrrh Cure IL not Quack Me-
Aicine. It was prescribed by one Of the
6sst physicians 10 this country for years
and b . regular prescription. 1t Il com.
posed Of the best tonics known. combin.
% with the best blood purifiers. acting
directly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two ingre-
dents 10 what produces such wonderful
results In curing Catarrh.
Price 76c. per bottle.
FL. Cheney & Co., Props. Toledo. O.
Sold BY druggists. price 75c.
Hall'a FAMILY Pills are the best.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
WHAT NEXT?
Southern Farmer.

The time of stress, of strain. OF
anxiety and bankruptcy has arri-
we'd; foreseen by many, forewar-
ned by a few; apparent to the dull
est comprehension of those who
would stop to think, but who re-
fused to read, reflect or think, and
calmly moved on and ever onward
arm in arm with the free negro in
all cotton culture. All the pre-
dicted ills are here now in full
force, and the proprietary farmers
are aghast and paralyzed at the
outlook.
An intelligent farmer told the
writer the other day that he had
100 acres of cotton unpicked that
owed him more money now than
it will bring after the expense of
picking, ginning, pressing and
hauling to market. And 1 believe
this is not an unusual case among
cotton farmers. It will be for an
example of the general condition
of the cotton industry in the cot
ton belt.
Then comes with similar force
the question, "What next% We
might add that we have heard of
heretofore successful intelligent
farmers Offering TO hire at person.
al service for q salary of $500 q
year and less, with no employers
in sight.
This condition of things reminds
one of an article in this journal
about q year since that took the
position that cotton culture was
but in its infancy as to the capa-
bility of production, and unless a
large detection of the capital and
energy engaged in its cultivation
was promptly applied to other
branches of agriculture, ruin and
bankruptcy was only question Of
q short time.
! The warning was unheeled; the
cattle that should have been re-
served in the cotton belt for the
basis of q future cattle industry
were sold at slaughter prices to
get money to raise more cattle.
Now the time has arrived when
q departure to stock farming is a
firm necessity. The capital and
credit of the country has been alb
sorbed in making a huge cotton
crop and the wherewithal to &c
, into stock is gone, the farmer
bankrupt, or on the verge of bank.
ruptcy, and even the bold ques-
ton of a bare subsistence for sell
and family for the next next year
10 a most anxious one.
! We said. advisedly, that stocl
farming is the only hope of the
hill districts of the cotton belt
hogs, cattle, sheep and goats and
mules-every kind of stock thai
, can be raised for consumption, anG
may add chickens, ducks, turkey
, and geese, for quicker returns.
And if this change necessitatel
the departure of the free negro
: with "possum dog" that is an OK
pert at selecting fat eve instead
of a lean opossum, let them de
part to the sugar farms and rive
bottoms and leave the hills TO,
their country's good. The chang
must come, and the sooner th'
better for all concerned.
1t will be hard living for a yea
or two. but even goats milk il
rich and healthful and goats mea
palatable, and patches of earl!
peas and sorghum, oats, rye ant
barley will soon make plenty o
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24

There are 1850 applicstions
already fled with the state pen
sion commissioners, by the COME
derate veterans for pensions.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
100000

at the Office Of the Association ON TUES
DAY DECEMBER 9th 1893. At {
o'clock Pm c. GREIe, Secretar,
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1898-12-24
Notice . .

By order Of the board Of Directors {
the st. Nartinvilie Building and Los
Association, the undersigned will sell
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-30
California Fruit Sales,

fruit at auction yesterday as follows:
At Chicago: Malaga Grapes, s1.15Q1; So,
average ,s1.26. Weather warm. Twelve
At Boston, 10 Ggapss.Malagas sos ss25 e g
10, average SIPS; Crawfords. average
74c: MICHEL cling, Sc MeDevitt cling,
3d. Whiss Gee 5c S5 S6e9rges La ate
Fellenberg, SOC; Hungarian, 79c; Silver,
At Montreal: Bartlett Pears, boxes av-
eraged $163; half boxes, csc. Two cars
Porter Brothers Company sold yester-
day at open auction California fruit at
io At Chicago: Pears-Bartletts, 81 sca2. 80
per box and soc per half box; Buerre
Hartys, s1.s5 per box and s.2o per half
CSC per half box; other varieties, 55c@s1 10
per half box. Plums-Kelsey Japans, 50 Ia
per single, crate Columbia, sl.15; other
Varieties va 45cGsi2o. Prunes@Gros, s0cd
s1.1o per single; crate; German 75c; other
ords sSssc Per box orange cnge sse
other varieties, 5o@SOc Twelve cars Cali
fornia fruit on the Chicago market yes
terday, of which Porter Brothers Com
per box and 95c@s1. 15 per half box: Buerre
Clairgeaus, s1.44@1.5O per box; Howells.
ST. So. Prunes-Kelsey Japans, S2c0s1.5 per
single crate: Grand Duke, s1.25:. satsuna,
81 %; Egg, ac@S1.05 other varieties, 70c6
81. Prunes-Gros, S5c@$1.2s per single
crate; German, s1d1.05; other varieties,
75GsOc. Peaches-Piquetts Late. s1.l5 per
box; Late Crawfords, $1.O5G115 Susque-
hannas, 75c@S.15; other varieties 756S5c.
Grapes-Tokays, 75c@T.S5 single crate;
w Cornichons, s1.30; Muscats, 7G095c;
Rose de Peru, 75c. Observation-Disclosures,
SOC per single crate. Eleven cars Cali
fornia fruit on the Boston market yester-
day, of which Porter Brothers Company
sold cars.
At Philadelphia: Pears-Bartletts. 81 80
al. 81 per box. Plums-Columba, ST. Is per
single crate; Egg, 75@82c: Giant, 76c.