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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
Handwriting Of Dumas.

Doth the Dumas hands were those
Of busy men, but the elder Dumas could
go on forever; he never stopped to pune
tuate. One of his literary canons was
that clear style punctuates itself
There is good deal in this. The SOIL
never missed comma, semicolon, colon
or full stop. He had not the father 8
facility, which resembled a tropical
vegetation at the end Of the rainy sea.
son.
The younger Dumas beat his brains
terribly and forced them to bring forth
plays. Nothing can be more refined than
his handwriting. The original manu-.
scripts of his plays are scarcely legible,
tho corrections and erasures being so
numerous. But he did not let the copy.
ist or indeed any stranger see them,
but rewrote and added pungent and
pregnant sentences as he did so. The
first thoughts Of some authors are the
best they were the worst of Dumas fills
unless when he was answering letter
answering, mind 1t was then case
of steel responding to flint. Sparks flew.
II there was an explosive about. it went
f.--I,ondon Truth.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
Africans and Work,

All hard labor, all rough and un.
skilled labor, is, and owing to the heat
Of the climate must be, done by blacks,
and in new country like Matabeleland
the blacks, though they can sometimes
be induced TO till the land, are most
averse to working underground. They
are only beginning to use money, and
they do not want the things which
money buys. The wants of u native liv.
ing with his tribe and cultivating meal.
les or Katiir corn are confined to baross
(skin cloak or some pieces of cotton.
The prospect of leaving his tribe to go
aud work in mine in order that he
may earn wages wherewith he can buy
things that ne has no use for does not
at once apl, ii to him.
The wh;.e men, anxious to get to
work OH the gold reefs, are annoyed at
what they call the stupidity and lazi-
ness of the native and usually clamor
for legislation to compel the natives to
come and work, adding, of course, that
regular labor would be the best thing
for the natives. Impressions Of South
Africa" by James Bryce.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

"That man forgot to sign his name, -
remarked well known insurance agent
as he reached the end of q letter from,
one of his correspondents.
II presume you run across many cases
of forgetfulness and abstraction while
reading your correspondence" sug-
gested as he resumed looking over his
mail.
"Well. yes, they are more frequent
than wish they were. One of the most
singular instances was q case where a
man in affixing his signature to check
used portion of my name and part
Of his own. And he was the president
OF one of our leading colleges too. -
Portland (Me. Argus.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

How often we hear mddle-aaed people say
regarding that reliable old cough remedy,
~ II. Downs Elixir; 'why my mother gave
It to me when was child, and use II In my
family: II always cures" II Is always guar
antccd TO cure or money refunded. For sale
by II. A. Stoke.
Every mother should have Atnicn & OIL
Liniment always In the house In case Of acci-
dent from burns, scalds or bruises. For sale
by II. a. Stoke.
Costivencss can be permanently cured by
the use Of Baxtcr's Mandrake Bitters. For
sale by II. i. stoke.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

~ suppose, said the young woman,
THAT when a miner makes big discov-
cry II is to his interest to avoid spread
ing the news, 80 as TO keep as much as
possible for himself''
Some of them try it," answered the
returned gold seeker. "But as rule IL
doesn't work. When man has sud.
denly reached enormous wealth he Is
almost certain to betray the fact in
some way"
Have you known of such case on
the Kloudike?"
"Ouly one. Ordinarily the men don't
try to deceive anybody. One chap made
big discovery and tried to keep IL
quiet, but it wasn't more than day or
two before everybody knew he had
struck it RICH"
Something in his manner betrayed
itg"
"No."
"He was seen spending more money
than usual?'
"No. He never spent any money in
public. He was " great one for keeping
it to himself"
"Perhaps he talked in his sleep2''
"Wouldn't have been anybody to
hear him il lie had"
"You surely we've not mean enough
to shadow him?"
Didn't have to. He practically an.
nounced that he had suddenly become a
millionaire himself. There wasn't any
possibility of mistake" +"
''How did he do it?"
Game around one day with the smell
of onions OH his breath. - Washington
Star.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
UNCLE SAM 10 CENTS AHEAD.
Five Envelopes ont of Bunch That He
wouldn't Redeem.

WOufVnt neueetu.
A reporter went into the New York
postoffice the other day with bundle
of misdirected stamped envelopes in his
pocket to see IL Uncle Sam would not
redeem them for cash. He found
window in room ON the seconi floor,
where this Is tho special bnsir ess at
tended to. Uncle Sans representative
locked over the lot Of envelopes, handed
back five, with the cash for tho Others
aud said:
lyon will have to take a trip to Falls
City, Neb; Columbus. Ca; Newark,
N j., and Brooklyn to get those four
redeemed, ana hero is one we won re-
deem ut all. You see, it is this way: 1t
does not matter where an envelope Is
addressed to; the point Is where IL
comes from-what pustoflloe issued it.
a postofiice can only redeem envelopes
which it has issued itself. II an en-.
velope shows on the face of it that some
other Office issued it, can't give you
cash for it.
Now look at this one. Here in the
corner Is q note, After ten days return
to MIR. Blank, Falls City, Neb.' Evil
IDENTIFY the Falls City postoffice issued
that, and you will have to go there to
get it redeemed IL you are fond Of long
distance economy of that sort. These
envelopes here with no Return to- note
may have been issued by some other
Office, but we have no means Of know.
ing it and take them ON faith. Here Is
one marked, Return to p. q. box z, 1856,
New York city We will take that, for
we evidently issued lit The principle
is simple, even II its workings look
complicated.
The reporter reminded the clerk that
he had refused one envelope altogether.
The clerk took it up and looked at it.
1t had no Return to" note in the cor.
ner but the name and address were
printed OH it.
well, you see, that comes under a
different rule" ho continued. 1.-The
idea is to redeem envelopes which have
been misdirected by accident. This man
has spoiled this envelope to help on his
business, sending it to some correspond
ent inclosed with a letter asking for q
business order likely. He expected tho
other man to use this envelope only in
writing to him and to keep him in mind
Of it he printed his address ON it. He
did not intend to furnish free stamps
for his business sacquaintances unless he
got them back OH letters to himself.
His correspondent-you in this case
either did not send him an order or sent
1t in new envelope. Now you want to
get back . cents. The business man
spent that cents simply to boom his
business. Uncle Sam is not booming
any ones business, even to the extent
OF cents, except where all share alike
through general prosperity. You canuot
get that envelope redeemed anywhere.
The reporter thanked the clerk. After
calculating the cost of a trip to Nebras-
ka. Georgia, Newark and Brooklyn and
comparing 1t with the value of the four
stamped envelopes which might be re-
deemed by it he concluded it was cheap.
er OIL the whole to drop the envelopes in
the waste paper basket. Now York Sun.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
To Be Washed with Care.

YES" said the man whose nara
tives are almost invariably interesting,
II had some curious experiences in that
mining country. One day l met two
children with tho dirtiest faces / ever
beheld."
Poor thingsi"
That's what thought. / said to
them, Children. why don't you wash
your facesT' and one of them answered
We dasen't. We've been playin on
pap's best claim, and he's liable to lose
money If anybody touches us but him. 4"
Washington Star
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
For SlecplesnnesE.

The following is recommended as a
cure for sleeplessness: "Wet a halt
towel, apply 1t to the back of the neck,
pressing it upward toward the base OF
the brain, and fasten the dry half of the
towel over so as to prevent the too rapid
exhalation. The effect is prompt and
charming, cooling the brain and induc-
ing calmer, sweeter sleep than any mar
cotic. Warm water may be used, though
most persons prefer cold. To those who
suffer from overexcitement Of the brain,
whether the result of brain work or
pressing anxiety, this simple remedy
has proved an especial boon. New
Orleans Times Democrat.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

IN the Court OF Common Pleas OF Jefferson
County.
NOTICE Is hereby given that an application
l' viii he made TO the said Court on the 2ist
day of March, a. u. isgs, az 300 o'clock, r. NJ.
under the Corporation Act Of 1874 and the
supplements thereto. by stephen Yunchock,
Peter kish, Paul Miller,John Borsodlc aud En-
cry EmOdy. for the charter OF mn intended In-
corporation to be called the First Sick Benefit
and Patriotic Brotherhood OF Elcanora, Pa,
the character and object of which Is for the
purpose OF maintaining II beneficial or pro-
tectlve society by paying benefits TO and re-
lieving Its members from funds collected
therein who, through sickness or disability
arising from an injury are unable to follow
their usual business or occupation. or some
other business or occupation whereby such
members may earn livelihood md upon the
death OF u member, pny stipulated sum TO
his legal representatives, and for the purpose
OF disseminating sentiments of loyalty and
patriotism and feelings OF devotion 10 the
United States OF America among It's mem-
hers, and for these purposes to have. possess
and enjoy all the rights benefits and prlvi-
leges conferred by the said Act and its sup
plements. q. NJ. MCDONALD. solicitor.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
A Good Imitation.

The other day an amateur artist waA
producing some rapid sketches to amuse
his children. He drew sketch Of hen
60 naturally that when it was afterward
thrown in the waste paper basket it laid
thero. London Fun,
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

. "Wby, man. I've had whole audi
ences fall to their knees in terror at my
description of the day of judgment.
The other exhorter smiled pityingly.
"Ah, yesp' he replied. "But the other
night / portrayed the destruction of the
world with such power that man came
up after the services and asked me whom
he should see about the kinetoscope
rights. "-Detroit journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
Economical.

"A good many people" said the
philosopher. "are economical after the
manner OF man l once knew, who
smoked 30 cent cigars aud saved the
half burned matches to kindle the fires. "
indianapolis Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
The Essentisls.

DO you want shirt that opens in
the front or one that opens In the haox?"
asked the countv jumper.
"Dont keer where II opens. an
ewered FsFmer Hayseed. $50 long a.
W. got 40 opening at the top aid an
other u ths bottom. "--Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
L. M. SNYDER,
Practical HOrS6-ShO6r
And General Blacksmith
HORSE CLIPPING

Have Just received q complete set OF ma
and am prepared To do clipping In the best
possible manner NJ reasonable rates.
Jackson st. near Fifth, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
Great Reduction in Dry
Goods and CIOthin&.

The same great reduction
in Clothing.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
Notice of Application for In
corporation
toTpUid,,N,

In the Court of Common Pleas OF Jeircrs
County.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23
QUICK WITTED PATSY
HOW HE SAVED THE DAY FOR HIM
SELF AND HIS LAWYER.

Tbosghticssi5 Signed an An,dnvit with q
Name He Score Was rot Ills Own--i,ut
II. Won the Judge and His Point by His
Explanation.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-02-23

This is in Fine Henrietta
and Novelty Goods.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17

THE Republicans who voted for
Bryan two years ago should be
found back within the Republican
fold again this year. There is no
longer any reason why they should
continue to stray away. They
were induced to vote the Popocrat-
ic ticket by the awful stories told by
Bryan and his followers of what
would happen if the gold stand
ard was maintained any longer.
The gold stantlardparty was victori-
ons nothing which Bryan predicted
would happen has happened, and
the country is glad today that Nc
Kinley and not Bryan is occupying
the presidential chair. The Dem
ocrats will continue to endorse
Bryan and the Chicago platform,
they do this to be ''rcgular::a but
Republicans who chased the chime
IA of free silver two years ago
should and will be found back in
grand old party this year.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
Is Missouri for the Sham Dollar2

Again the Democratic party of
Missouri, the fifth state in the
union, has adopted a platform ad-
vocating the free coinage of silver
at the old ratio. This Democratic
dollar would not be measured in
gold, but in forty odd cents worth
of silver. The dollar current in the
United States at present represents
a value of 1O0c i'll gold. Its value
will be cut down more than one
half if the Democratic policy pre-
walls. The issue is not new. Two
years ago the country rejected it by
an immense majority. Since that
time a sound money administration
has taken hold of national affairs.
In all branches Of industry i'm
provcmcnt has set in. The prices
of American products have advanc-
ed, though measured in gold. La
Dor of every kind is more satisfac
torily employed than in 1896. 1t is
paid in money current everywhere
at its face value. No man through
out the length and breadth of the
| United States receives 4 dollar
worth penny less than a gold dol
lar. These conditions are not to the
| liking of the Democrats of Missou-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
They hone for better things.

III They hope for better things.
Their Recommendation to their fel-
low citizens is to vote in November
for radical tinancia! change.
Two years ago the Bryan scare
was at its height. Gold went rap
idly into hiding. Exports of gold
were continuous. Now gold flows
steadily into this country and the
government goll reserve is up to
$3.50, 900, 900. Products of the
farm are much higher than in 1896,
though the favorite free coinage ar
gr,ncnt then was that the farmer
conld not hope for better prices I'M
til the mints were opened to silver
at the old ratio. The railroads
whose chief business is to move the
crops share the better times of the
men who till the soil. Call money
which in August, 1896, cost the
favored borrower from 4 to per
cent. is now obtained for less than
half that rate. The credit of the
government is at the highest notch.
Its new 8 per cents are quoted at
105. BY deciding in favor OF the
1OOc dollar the varied interests Of
American people have all been
strengthened, cxpandedandc cnhanc-
cd in value. Nevertheless, say the
Democrats Of Missouri. let us
change all that.
in all the strange and de-
vious windings of politics there is
nothing more surprising than this
obstinate devotion to theories that
have collapsed. Two years ago
free coinage was advocated because,
as was insisted, prosperity could
not come without it. Not one claim
made in behalf Of free silver, not
ORC charge made against the gold
standard, has been verified. Events
have swept away the whole fonnda-
ton of the silver argument. Once
more the Democrats of Missouri
ask the people of the state to give
their votes to the free silver plat
form, beaten and discreditcd
though it is by the national history
of the last two years. What is the
advantage promised! The platform
adopted at Springfield presents the
view that somehow the free coinage
of silver will benefit the American
republics when opposed to the fl
nancial system Of the rest Of tho
world. 1t is pure assumption. an
empty and glittering promise. The
intelligence of Missouri should Use
in its might to stop a political farce
injurious to the standing of the
state.-Giobc- Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17

WITH the signing of the protocol
last Friday the war between Spain
and the United States came to an
end, and all that now remains is
the settlement of the terms upon
which permanent peace is to be cs-
tablishcd. The United States comes
out of the contest with the added
glory Of great and victorious
achievements, which have won for
us tho respect and admiration of
the great military nations of the
old world. The loss of life on our
side is small compared with the
losses Of Spain, and few wars have
ended from which the victorious
side emerged with casualty list as
short as ours. The heorism and
valor displayed by our army and
naval forces thrills the American
heart with pride of the ''men be
hind the guns" Our cause was the
cause of humanity i'll the interest
of suffering people, with the ad-
ded inspiration that retribution
must follow those who did that
great wrong in the harbor Of Ha-
vana On one February night.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
Sheriff's Sale Under Deed Of Trust.


Whereas. Alex. c. Perry, by his GER
tain deed OF trust. dated the llth day
January. 1898. and recorded in book
- at page 300. records OF deeds Of
trusts and mortgages OF Washington
County. Missouri, conveyed to Charles
\. Logan, trustee, the following deS-
cribed real estate, situate. lying and
being in the County Of Washington
State Of Missouri. as follows. to-wit:
All Of the west half OF the south
west quarter Of section /. township Is,
range west: containing eighty acres.
more or less.
Which said conveyance was made TO
secure the payment Of a certain note,
in said deed OF trust described: and.
whereas. default has been made ia the
payment of said note and the interest
thereon: and. whereas. the trustee
herein named has refused to act. and
in which case the sheriff Of Washing
ton County is substituted. Now.
therefore. in accordance with the pro-
visions OF said deed Of trust. and at
the request of the legal holder of said
note. |. the undersigned sheriff Of
Washington County, Missouri, will
proceed to sell, first giving thirty days
public notice Of such sale. the above
described real estate, at the front door
Of the courthouse, in tue town Of
Potosi, in said County of Washing
ton and State Of Missouri, at publlc
vendue. to the highest bidder. for cash
in hand, on
THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER lst. 1s9s,
between the hours of nine o'clock in
the forenoon and five O'Clock in the
afternoon of that day, to satisfy said
note, together with the costs and ex-
penScs Of executing this trust.
JAS, r. WHITEHEAD,
Sheriff of Washington County.
August ;, 1893.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
WITH this number the journal

W1TH this number the journal
completes its fourth volume. 1t
has within these four years accom-
plishcd what no other Republican
paper has ever accomplished here,
that is, the journal" has come to
the fore as the leading local paper.
Its general circulation is now fully
up to that ever enjoyed by any
paper ever established here. while
its home circulation is superior.
Such results can only be obtained
by live paper, and that they
have accrued to the "JournaI' is Il
flattcring endorsement of its quail
ties. We thank our friends for
their liberal and continued support.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17

The Democrats must carry Mis-
souri, for two reasons-frst to keep
the jobs and second to prevent the
Republicans from uncovering the
rottcnness of things up there at the
state capital,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
No matter what you wish to buy, in any line Of
goods, be sure to come to our store, you can
save from rs to SO per cent on purchases.
OONNOL US.
HEALTH AND
ACCIDENT
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Fidelity Mutual Aid ASH

1NOO
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For Five Cents Per Day
Will pay, according to the ha1aae u
occupation, from % to S25 q week. vR
unable to work through being -
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Win pay, II you are accidentlykAEt
Will pay s10 week when yoa -
sick and unable to work.
viii pay 800 for funeral expenR
Win pay, II you lose hand an20n1R
or both feet or both hand, ol38 t9u
IF INSURED,
You cannot lose all your income s11R
you are sick or disabled by accideaA.
Absolute protection to the ma101ine
upon paying S5 life membership fa e
dues OF Sl.5O per month.
The Fidelity Mutual Aid Assocfannup
is prominently the largest -
strongest Accident and Health -
citation in the United States.
1T has the required cash daou
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seserye fund and large assets. M
certificate an absolute .ausfauAm0W
the solidity OF its protectioo: OWn
members.
A tw0-thirds policy costs q ~
month dues.
A one-third policy costs ol.0 mr
quarter dues
Reliable agents wanted. .WriAo
CHAS. w. SHIELDS
Sole Agent, Washington CounR,
, POto4, IL
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17

Land Office. Irnnton, No. June IA,
le9S.-Nntice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed no
tice Of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the
Register and Receiver Of the United
States Land Office. at !rontGn, Mo.
on Friday. Argus, ~, ISIS. viz:
Rufus Horton. Hd. +. No. l0.9S6, for
the S W. Of n W. OF section IL,
township 30 north, range east. He
names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation OF said land. viz !:
Frank Owens. William Ives. Isaac
Horton and James G. Horton. all Of
Sunlight. No.
GEORGE STEEL. Register.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
WAR NEWS.

The city of Manila surrendered
to the American forces last Satur-
day morning. after a short attack
by our navy and army. Tic news
that peace protoco! h;st been
signed did not reach the Philippines
in time to prevent the attack and
Surrender.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
K
Sheriff! OF Washington County. NJ

If your child has thin pale cheeks. un-
certain appetite and unrestful sleep. it
has worms, and cureing with strong med
icines only make conditions worse, by irri-
tating its delicate stomach WHITES
CREAM VERMIFUGE is mild bat GER
tain in effect, and is superior tonic as
we'll as positive worm destroyer. For
sale at Teasdale's drugstore
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17
Precinct HeetinuS.

IN PURSUANCE with the above call
for q county nominating convention
the Republican voters Of Washington
County ire hereby notified to assemble
at 'heir respective voting places on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10t!f, 1898.
tocicct the delegates to represent them
at said convention. The basis Of rep
sentation will De one delegate for each
twenty votes. or fraction If ten votes.
cast for Mckinley and Hobart electors
i'm 1885, which will allow the different
voting precincts the following number
e.f dalnOatoS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1898-08-17

Mt. II. :. Eng!lsll has III anCItnI
coin. plowed up l,y him in Mississippi
county in 1862, 1t is worn almost
smooth, but is pronounced by an old
German friend who examined it very
closely with strong marnifyin" glasses
to be q German i-tren piece equal to
about cents OF our money!. and to
bear the date OF l6,G. which Woald
make the coin 2i2 years old Farming
ton Times
Grading has commenced on the part
Of the Salem Branch road which was
washed ont some weeks ago. The
work has been let by contract, and
the contractors are now pushin. the
work with vim.-Salein Monitor