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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20
An OblIglng Prophet.

In a speech in the House Mr.. De
Almond, of Missouri, prophesied
that if the new financial bill passes
the Republican party will be over
whelmingly defeated in 1900. 1t
is generous of Mr.. De Almond to
give the world such timely warn
ing of an event that would please
him extremely. Before a campaign
Democratic managers frequently
point out what would be the best
platform and who the best candi-
date for the Republican side. From
their point of view the advice is
not without weight though history
gives no account of its acceptance.
When Bryan addressed the conven-
ton that nominated him he said
free silver would carry every
state in the Union. 1t failed, how
ever, to win enough to prevent an
emphatic defeat Should clinching
the gold standard in the laws be
the road to Democratic victory and
a reversal of the verdict of 1896 it
is odd that a man who would be
delighted with both results shakes
his finger warningly in public in
discussing the subject. Perhaps
the orator spoke as business man,
momentarily forgetting that he
was a free coinage Democrat.
If MIR. De Almond has been fol
lowing the elections since 1896, and
no doubt he has, be can hardly
have failed to notice that the most
distinct declarations for the gold
standard hayc been attended by ar
increased Republican majority. The
fact wa; decidedly apparent in
Oregon soon after the last presi.
Dental election, and in no case has
a straight-out gold plank had any
other result. In Iowa last month
the Republican majority was the
largest ever given candidate fol-
Governor and the gold standard
plank in the platform was as di
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20
Sheriff's Sale Under Deed of Trust.

Whereas. Otis Pemberton, party of
the first part. by his certain deed of
trust. dated the 2Sth day of February.
1898. aud recorded in book 81" at
pages ll3, III and us, records of deeds
Uf trusts and mortgages OF Washing
ton County. Missouri, conveyed to
David S. Flaugher, party OF the Sec
ond part, as trustee. the following
described real estate. to-wit;
An undivided one-llalf interest in
the east half Of the southwest quarter
of section %, township 40. range
east, containing SO acres, more or less,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

Our Democratic friends who are
kicking over the fact that prices of
all commodities are higher than
they were few years ago should
turn to that section of the Chicago
platform where they make spe-
ciic and unqualified demand for
higher prices, where they speak
of ''thc prostration of industry and
the impoyerishment Of the people" "
When that platform was written
our friends had good cause to de-
mand higher prices and the uplift-
ing of prostratcd industry, but
now that these things are accom-
plished facts they seem to regret
that their demands have been COM
piled with. When the Chicago
platform was written the farmer
was selling his wheat for 35c per
bushel, now he is getting Csc Or
zoe per bushcl, and on other farm
products he has had a rise in price
corresponding with that of wheat.
Our Democratic farmer friend, nev-
ertheless, cusses because the rise in
prices also effects the articles he
has to buy. The lead miner who
believed the Chicago platform gos-
pei, at the time the document was
written, sold his ore at so per
thousand and now gets S25, roasts
the party in power because he has
to pay a little more for his mining
tools. The Bryanite wagc-earner
who was marching in Coxie's army
a few years ago demanding work
now has employment and his wag-
es are increasing; but why, he
asks, should -four and meat cost
any more than it did in the days
when he was marching in the sin
dustriar' army. And so it goes;
all want prices to 60 up, but, in
consistently, no one seems to think
he ought to pay more than he did
when prices were ''prostrate."
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

DEMOCRACY in this, Washington
County, has been at Il standstill, If
not actually rctrogresslve, since
1850. In that year, with an estl-
mated population of 11,5oo, the
Democrats cast 1,4S9 votes, while
the Republicans cast only 75.
In 1895. with III estimated popula-
ton Of Is, 900, the Democrats cast
only l,422 votes, or 8? votes less
than they cast in 1880. On the
other hand tine Republicans, in
1898, cast 1886 votes, or an in
crease of over TOO per cent over
their vote OF eighteen years pre-
yions. In the intervening years
during the period given the Demo
Gratis have, in one or two instances,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

S1Nct the war IN the Transvaal
was inaugurated to secure certain
right to the Uitlanders, one would
naturally suppose they would Or
ganize few volunteer regiments
to help tho British fight their bat
ties. So far no move has been
made by the Uitlander to place
himself in a position where he is
likely to catch Boer bullet.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

rect and in:!eXible as words could
make it. Under a Republican adj
mini>tration tie gold standard is
secure and nnquestioncd. but if
there is any doubt of o',scurity in
the existing laws relating to the
currency the Republicans intend
10 make the measurement of values
in gold an absolute aud undeniabIc
fact. The Republican ront kindly
forcshadowed by the Democratic
member from Missouri must be
tucked away i'll that department of
information from the enemy which
is rather too lavish to be valuable.
Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

GoEpEt will carry his contest
for Governorship of Kentucky be-
fore the Legislature: The Demo-
cratic State Committee has declared
him elected, Notwithstanding the
fact that the people have by their
ballots decided otherwise. The
question now is, who is greater,
Goebel and his State Committee or
the people.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20
Marriage in the EARLY Days.

The early settlers of Missouri
labored under disadvantages in
many respects, especially when
matrlmony was contemplated.
Historical writer's relate a novel,
though somewhat unpleasant, in
cident which befell one bridal par
ty on its way to seek the services
Of a minister. The story is tradi-
tional, but its truth is vouchcd for
by old citizens, who learned the
facts from the early settlers living
when the incident occurred. The
story runs about as follows:
Among the early settlers of the
territory of Washington County,
Mo-, was one Henry Padgett, bet
ter know as Henry Fry, who set
tied at Big River Mills, near the
eastern line of the county, as it was
originally organized. Miss Eliza
beth Baker was also among the
first settlers of that neighborhood.
These parties contracted to marry;
and, there being no minister of the
gospel, nor magistrate then in that
vicinity, it was planned to invite a
party of attendants and 60 to Ste.
Genevieve, and there haye the
marriage solemnized by the Catho-
lie priest. 1t was also designed to
take provisions along for a good
supper and after supper have a
dance. Accordingly, at the ar-
pointed time, the whole party, con-
sisting of the bride and bridegroom
five or six young ladies', and an
equal number of young men, all
on horseback, and two wagons
loaded with peltry, bear meat, ven
lson, maple sugar, wild honey, etc.,
set out for Ste. Genevievc. All
moved along merrilly until they
were near their destination, when
they were halted by band of
kickapoo Indians, who took from
them the wagons and their con-
tents, and stripped all the horse
back riders naked, except the
bride, on whom they left one un-
dergarment, and then babe them
mount their steeds and proceed on
their way, doing them no other
harm. Thus the wedding party
advanced, gentlemen in front and
the ladies in the rear, and halted
in the timber near the village of
Ste. Genevieve, while the bride
groom advanced to within hearing
distance of the dwelling of
Frenchmen in the suburbs. Loud
calling brought the Frcnchman
out, and to him the signal of
distress was given. Being a kind
hearted man, he went to the
relief of the intended husband, and
after hearing explanations return
ed into the village, made a quick
canvass for clothing, and soon
gathered an entire outfit for
the parties in distress. Being
reclothed in borrowed garments,
the wedding party entered the vii
lage and went to the church, found
the priest, and the contracting par
ties were married as though moth
ing had happened; but the supper
from their own provisions was not
prepared, and, as the clothing did
not exactly fit each individual. the
dance was postponed. 1t is said
that Padgett lived to great age
considerably over hundred
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

Col. Moses WETMoRE has or
ganized a new tobacco company to
fight the tobacco trust. This dem
onstrates how erroneous is the im-
preston that any trust has mo-
hopoly of the market, or that in
dustrial concentration kills compe-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20
HEALTH AND
ACCIDENT
'rMsuRAWA
Fidelity Mutual Aid Asa

SNa~ NN~tSNsOs SN~s
For Five Gents Per Dav
VIII pay, according to Itlle haxarQ q
occupation, from % t0325 a week. -
unable to work through being NRR
accidently.
Will pay, ii you are acoidently kEa9
$2OS to $3.50.
Will pay $40 4 week s.S,en Won -
sick and unable to work.
VIII pay 500 for funeral .expcnseG
VII! pay, II you lose q hand aud Ame
or both feet or both lla4d, Sl38 tn -
If INSURED,
You cannot lose all your income 49,
you are sick or disabled by accideu
Absolute protection to the meu
upon Paying s3 life nnmbe rsllip feeAR
dues of 81 80 per montl,.
The Fidelity Mutual A id Associsn
Is pre-eMinentay the largest -
strongest Accident and Health -
ciatlon in the United States.
II mas the required cash depeUe
with the States Of California and H.
rouri, which, together with an awrA
seserye fund and large assets. maa6 q
certlhcate an absolute xuarantR, n
the solidity of its protection teu11
members.
A two-thirds policy costs - -
month dues.
A one;third policy costs sl.se -.
Reliable agents wanted. Write
CHAS. w. SHIELDS.
sole agent, Washington Counte.
POtOst. -
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

TIE Republicans may not carry
Missouri next year, but they are
all here to make another trial.
INFUSED with the Populists the
Democrats cannot count many
more votes than the Republicans
IN
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

THE average Bryanitc endeavors
to create the impression that if his
party were only in power it would
shoot through free silver measure
with a muzzlc velocity of a mile
per second.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

THE death of Maj. Gen. Lawton,
who was killed by rebel sharp
shooter yesterday morning during
a skirmish with the Filipinos, will
encourage the anti-expansionists in
this country to greater efforts in
behalf of their rebel friends.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

THE price of lead has gone above
A.6O during the past week. Will
our Democratic friends explain
to our lead miners that the ''lead
trust octopus" has them in its
grasp and is crushing them to
<1onkh
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Ironton, Mo-, Decem-
Der 10, lS99-Notice is hereby given
that the folIowing-named settler has
filed notice Of her intention to make
final proof in support Of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before the
Clerk of the County Court at PotOsi,
Mo-, on Wednesday Jan. 81, 1900, viz !:
Eliza Jarvis, widow of Gilbert Jarvis
deceased, II. E. No, 1898 for the S.
E. S. W. of Sec. 33. Twp. 36, n. r.
l West. She names the following wit
nesses to prove her continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation Of said
land viz: J. Munro Flowers. j. NJ.
Jarvis, VIM. c. HUT and Norman f.
Robinson. all OF C0urtois. Mo.
GEORGE STEEL. Register.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

IT is still an unsolvcd mystery
how the Democratic party of Mis-
souri, was satisfied to make a two
by four dude Governor of the
State. Has the party run to small
manI
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

THE English continue to meet
with reverses in South Africa.
Whipping the Beers turns ont to
he n bigger job than the British ex
pected to find.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20
STRAYED.

One yearling heifer, red and white;
smooth crop off right ear. Also year
ling steer, black, brown back: same
marks, ROBT. KING, Belgrade.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

IRON manufacturers have orders
six months ahead Of their ability to
Til them. That is why iron is 90
ing up.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

Don't send your orders for job print
ing away from home. All kinds of
printing done at this Office.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

The Republican National Con
sention will he held ut Philadei
ehia, on June 18th. next.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-12-20

years.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
For Sale.
A valuable farm Of 200 acres.
- Richard Sondley.

MR., ALLEN SMITH, JR., is one OF the most
worthy young men In town. He has moved
his stock of goods 10 the new stores on Trin.
ity street. If you want good treatment, good
goods, and good satisfaction, cali on him.
MCCORMICK wants an oil mill. II the
proper machinery is bought at a fair price the
stockholders may reap good prof1t, II well
managed. but 1t is certain that the conmu-
nifty will be benefited.
Miss MARY HEMPHILL, Junior editor Of
the Medium, went TO Columbia last week,
and looked In on the Legislators who are la.
boring 40 efficiently in behalf OF their con.
seituents.
THE Cotton Mill has contracted for 5000
cords Of pine wood, at 81 IS per cord. making
81 900 for wood alone. which the mill distTi.
butte among our people. Don't you think
that will help some?
Lieut. Thos. D. Parker has been ordered to
Manila. A better man or more loyal sub,
Ject. under the American flag, never sailed
the seas, or landed on distant soil. Good
things TO him In his far away home.
Mr.. AMOS B. MORSE Is now in Whites
Block, with goods that will please you. and
prices as low as the lowest. Mr.. Morse.is full
OF energy, and deserves TO succeed.
Miss HENRIETTA MILLER is building a
West. " ' ''' ''
ME-. THos. THOMSON has a nice stock Of
fancy groceries, while his beef, pork and
sausage are the best in America.
NE. J. B. HARae.-, OF Mccormick. was In
town last Monday. He is q prominent citi
zen, as we'll as one OF the most handsome
men Of bis community.
MEssRs. L. T. g. T. M. MILLER have a full
line of all kinds OF groceries, fruits and
candies.
ME-. J. B. HOLLOWAY, Of Mccormick. was
In town Monday.
Mr. MAx1E&LL has full supply Of the
choicest beSt seak, and the finest pork.
I. Rooms tEent-apply to r. G. Wilson. IT,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01

Set c. P. Hammond about putting in hot
water.
All Monkies sometimes have to be Gagged, but
Mike the book and paper man is out Of his.
Come down and see him. A. 8. j. Cassidy.
Get pound Of nice letter paper and forty
eight envelopes TO match all for 20 cents ut
Harrison & Games.
' Pitts carminative syrup gives relief to the
bowels when uauseaied. Try bottle from
Harrison Il Game.
II yon want TO find old Mkey o, Harry
come down to Pressly's old stand. you will
hnd him there. Don't forget the place.
We carry all grades, colors and styles OF
writing paper and envelopes. Box paper 5,
10, Is, 70, 25, IS end so cents . box.
.'.' Harrison & Game.
Go to j. R. Glenn, when you want fresh
groceries, tomatoes, corn, pick les, sardines,
sanons. crackers, oat fakes chocolate, teas,
coffee, grifs, rice, hams. Something extra
nice in N. o, Syrups, potatoes, cabbage. dried
eruit &C.. to arrive this week.
When in need of any toilet articles call and
see my line before you buy. Speed.
Enthymal paste Is the thing for your teeth.
For sale at Speeds.
Soaps! the incest on the market can always
be had at Speeds.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Goods Care for U.s."

There is no sweeter thought for a
human heart than the thought that
God cares about us, and that it is i'm
possible that we are lost in the crowd
so that we are forgotten of him. If
you feel as David did once when he
said, "My days are consumed like
smoke, II my heart is smitten,
and withered like grass I
am like a pelican of the wilderness 1
am like all owl of the desert. watch
and ain as sparrow alone upon the
house-top," you may still have the
comfort that even the sparrow alone
upon the house-top is not forgotten of
God, but is tenderly cared for by him.
Happy will it be for us when we can
obey the injunction of the Scripture,
to cast our care on him and let it rest
there.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
FIRE! FIRE! FIRE |!

When you feel badly, and lost your appe-
tite, take Milfor DIS Syrup Hypophosphite Co.
A nice fresh lot Of Wiley's candy just in at
Milford &, DuPre's.
All kinds of games for sale at Milford e.
DuPre's drug store.
II will pay you 10 inspect our line Of sta
tionary. Milford d DuPre.
Foreign Exchange is the best cigar ever
brought to Abbeville. Try 1t. For sale by
Milford Il DuPre, Druggist.
Harris Liihia water and ginger ale for sale
by Milford d DuPre.
60 to Milford & DuPre for fresh garden seed.
Go 10 NJ Milford & DuPre for flower seed.
II. Wilson has just received his new stock
of goods. Call and see him.
New spring goods at Haddon's.
If you want 10 have q good garden buy
your seed from Milford j. DuPre.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Locals,

Just hauling up fresh lot Of "Grandeur
-four" the very finest.
Rust proof seed oats.
Moasses and syrups of all kinds.
Plow tools OF all kinds. Stocks handles,
plows. bolts, etc.
Shovels. forks. hames. singletrees,
Lard. cottolene, hams, bacon.
Get eottolene. The new shortening.
Buck wheat, rolled oats.
White fish. salmon, bacon. shoulders.
Canned goods Of all kinds.
Tobacco. all kinds and grades, from the
cheapest to something good.
School states, tablets, books. pencil boxes
ETC., &c. w. d. Rarksdale.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Operatic and Dramatic.

Theatre goers will have an opportunity
next Saturday evening Of witnessing the pro-
duction OF that sensational comedy drama
aside Track" Its startling denouements Is and
mirtb, provoking situations evoke raptu-
rons pplause The company Is a strong one
and their specialties are np-to-date songs,
dances, duets, trlos and choruses. The prin-
cipal figure In the drama is a tramp"
The character being assumed 6y Mr.. =. d.
O'Coonor. v bo Is clever singer and dancer.
This is q first class troupe. and under the
management of MIR. ]. A. Hill. our people
may expect royal good time. Reserved
seats and tickets on sale at the store OF A. NJ
Hill & Sons. Popular prices %, IS and Scots.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
l.. +. & T. M. MiIIer's Locals.

10 lbs. good green coffee for Sl.0O.
lbs. dried apples for 25c.
Evaporated apples In ID. packages, l214c.
I6 lbs. granu lated sugar for slOO.
1S lbs. "C'' sugar for el00.
Remember our oil wagon will continue to
around three days In the week-Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays.
80 bars Of good soap for 3I.OO
Remember We sell kerosene and gasoline
oil. Special prices on oil by the barrel. Call
and see us before buying.
Gait up phone IS when you are in need OF
anything in the grocery line. We deliver
goods any where In the city free.
Eas L. T. & T. NJ. MILLER.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Bruce's Locals.

Bruce'B LOcHIB.
Norfolk oysters at Brpce's restaurant.
Bruce's restaurant furnishes Norfolk oys-
ters from 10 ceGts upwards.
Bruce's restaurant furnishes 10 cent lunches
and meals at IS cents.
Bruce's restaurant will give one dozen fried
oysters for 25 cents. MIX oyster stews Is
cents. Rsws i0c, l5c and 25 cents. Served In
the best style.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Wednesday, Feb. l. 1899.
Sneak Now for q Home.

Persons who desire situations in the A bbe-
Vile Cotton Mill should file their applications
at once. In the course of two or three
mont tbs the present force will be doubled, and
many worthy and deserving people may get
Jobs which will be more profitable and more
satisfactory Than renting land. giving liens.
--;,-stying from hand TO mouth. Good houses
the ground. In good time a chapel for reli-
gious worship will be built. With free
school and a church at your door, and good
wages paid every two weeks, the condition OF
many families would be improved.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01

All self-respecting persons shuu as
far as possible contact with meddlers,
and it is we'll they do so, for in most
instances, at least, meddlers are tat
tiers and do not hesitate to invent a
falsehood, misrepresent a statement,
exaggerate fact, or insinuate against
another's charaster. ..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
New Store.

Mr.. G. A. Douglass has bought a lot on the
road opposite to the factory. and is now grad.
Ing II, preparatory TO the erection OF store
houss. where be- will serve customers with
needed goods. Mr.. Douglass Is one OF the few
men in whose integrity all men have con,
fldence. Always fair, always generous ana
ever true to all men, his richest estate is bis
integrity. and his crow ming jewel Is his good
name. which no living man has ever assa1led.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Printing Ofice Sold.

THE press and types upon which the NC
Cormick newspapers have been printed for
the iastten or fifteen years has been sold 10
COMPANY of colored men, who will move It to
Greenwood, where they will print q Sunday
school paper. The price was $500. which Is
tar below the original cost Of the outfit.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Cabbage Plants.

cabbage plants, Wakefield and Succession
Now is tbeitime to set them out to get fine
spring cabbage. ! will be receiving fresh
shipments weekly. Call Oh nae.
F c.. p. Hammond.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
Attention. Confederate Veterans.

Attention, Confederate Veterans.
Camp Secession, No. 4l8. Confederate Veter-
ans, will meet In the Office Of DeBrnhl q
Lyon on Friday, 10th FEBRUARY, at four O'Clock
In the afternoon. j. r. Lyon.
w. A. Templeton. COMMANDER.
Adiutant.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
New Phones.

Add the following to your card, and put
yourself in com municRtion with them:
r. C. Wilson, store, No. 1O9.
The Hub, store, No. l0l.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01
The Daughters OF Confederacy.

The frst regular monthly meeting Of the
Daughters OF the Confederacy Will be held on
Tuesday february, 7th at IL o'clock. IN The
Woman's club room. Miss Lucia Parker.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1899-02-01

DY VIRTUE OF THE POWER CON-
ferred In and by certain mortgage given By
Glen-Jones Hardware Co.. to Jsmes ]. Jones
on the 18th day OF September, 1893, I will sell
to the highest bidder on FEBRUARY 9, 1sss,;
in front of the Court House In the city OF Alb
beville, between the hours OF 10 a. M, and 2
p. M, the entire stock Of
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-12-30

Hoods Pills do not grippe. All drug
gists. 25c.