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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01
Silver and Expa nsion.

| All the absurd prcdicaments in
which the Democrats have hereto
fore placed themselves in order to
take up and make up issues on
which they could win election,
have been discounted by the Bryan
contingent now.
Since the days of slavery the
Democrats have not made such Il
determined effort lat least out
wardly) on any single issue as they
did for the 16-to-1 unlimited coin
age of silver in the last campaign.
For several years their leaders had
been working the crank and file"
up to that issue, and in 1896 all
else was put in the back ground. 1t
was 1G-to-1 or bust.
| That element is still standing by
the same guns with their mouths)
proclaiming fidelity to the cause
of expanding the use of the ''dol-
lar of our daddies," insisting that
the next campaign shall be made
on the same defeated lines.
1t is creditable rather than
otherwise for people who have set
tied and earnest convictions on i'm
portant subjects not to abandon
them just because Of defeat at the
polls. but fidelity to a cause should
be the result of earncstncss which
will accept any measure in the di-
rcction of its advancement-w which
is nos the case viii. the Dryanites
who are wasting the breath against
expansion.
The expansion which the silver
ties are protesting against means ex-
tending the legal jurisdiction and
the commercial supremacy Of the
United States over about $1,000,
600 new s',jbects-people who have
been accustomed to the. use of silver
money.
This government cannot do any
thing which will increase the use
Of silver as money, more than to
take complete control Of Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippine is
lands. This territorial expansion
will do more to expand the use of
silver coin than five hundred free
coinage laws with free silver attach
mcnts.
Bat that is not what the silvcrite
leaders want-they care nothing for
silver but to get them into Office
and keep them there; and their
fear at this time is that the eXpan-
sion of our territorial domain and
the increased use OF silver which
will follow, will inure to the bene-
fit Of the Republicans as a party
and perhaps it will. But is that a
sufficient reason for opposing ex-
pansion! Salem Republican, Head
light.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

"Do you mean to say" asked the Wis
itor, in horror, 1.-The gentleman was shot
for simply rising and making a mo-
ton during meeting of your debating
society?"
"Sut'inly," said the colonel; "but you
must remembah, sab, that the motion
Re was called down on was made in the
direction of his hip pocket. sab. DE
troit Free Press.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01
Those Good Old Da Us.

Resistance to anything in the
nature of progress or political de-
velopmcnt is the chief trait Of the
Democratic party of Missouri.
Prominent Democrats in the state
know that this is the winning card
and govern themselves accordingly.
The two Missouri Senators have
kept themselves solid with their
constituents by uniformly taking
in Congress the role Of obstrCc-
tiyes. Mr.. Cockrell has been Civ
en- five terms and Mr.. Vest four
because they invariably oppose the
national sentiment and everything
in the nature of expansion. The
country is large enough for them,
in fact too large already. Both
Missouri Senators voted against
the annexation of Hawaii. One OF
the six Senators who voted against
the Nicaragua Canal bill last week
was Cockrell, Of Missouri. No
matter what new measure is pro
posed to meet the rapid growth of
the country in population and 9th
er respects some Missouri member
of Congress, usually Vest, is sure
to take the floor and proclaim that
if the bill desired is approved the
downfall of the republic is at hand.
Missouri's influence in Congress is
cast alike against annexation, army
enlargement or an interoccanic
canal. The faces Of its representa-
tives are turned to the halcyon
days Of forty years ago.
When the light is directed upon
those glorious old times some of
their features excite the wonder,
not to say the indignant disapproba-
ton, of those were born too late to
understand their singular charm.
A Boone County paper has just re-
published an item printed there in
1859. 1t runs on in this mattcr-of-
fact, everyday fashion: Negroes
sell as high as heretofore, but they
are hired ont at lower rates. For
a 12-year-old girl $50 is given and
an s-y ear-old boy goes fcr 81. Pc
ter, belonging to the Mary Shock
estate, is hired out for S202. j. S.
Clarkson's Mary, % years old.
sold for S110O. Alex, belonging
to estate of Rev. DR.. Hall, brings
1886. j. H. Waugh buys Will:
for 1910. Negroes of w. H. Ir.
vim are sold on twelve months
credit, and T. G. Parker buys
Eliza and child for Sill. H. r
G. Cowden pays S11Oo for A. Sub
let's Mary" Other items Of news
might fail in Missouri at that perioe
but the subject set forth in this ex
tract was always good for para
graph. Those who search for tn
golden age back in the newspaper
> files of the sos will find few issue
, in.which it is no. given consider
t able share of space.
The quotation serves as a text t,
: illustrate the fact that forty year
, ago, as now, Vest and Cockrel
E were fiercely resisting progress an
t reform and proclaiming nationa
: ruin if the arrangements Of tn
a past were disturbed. If anybod
: talked or wrote against the sale O
G ELIZA and child for SILL" Mi
f Vest was ready, through bill h
: introduced as a member Of tn
: Legislature, to brand the offende
c on the palm of the hand with he
iron. In these days, in order t
e pre- -ent the annexation Of tie i'hi
i ipp:nes, he stands up for tie RICH,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

MONTANA has just elected IA Dem
Ocrat- to the Z. S. Senate after a
notorious Doodle fight for the place
between w. A. Clark, the Senator
elect, and another Democrat, Daily
by name. The Doodle Senators
ere no. near all Republicans.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

GEN. WooD, who is in military
control at Santiago, is saving wood
and saying nothing and is acquir-
ing a good record for efficiency.
Some of our other Generals would
find it profitable to follow the ex
ample set by Gen. Wood.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

GEN. EAGAN has been found
guilty of conduct unbecoming to
an officer and a gentleman and
also of breaking the rules of army
discipline, and sentenced to dismis-
sal from the army. Still all this
does not allay the truth Of what
Gen. Eagan said about Gen. Miles.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

AN instrument for measuring
pain has recently been invented.
Had it been applied to Gov. Steph-
ems the moment when he heard
of the voting strength Of White
cotton's Filipinos the machine
would have blown out a cylinder
hnnl
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

The recent furry in investment
stocks has brought Wall Street into
notice again, and, of course, the
Bryanite papers all take advantage
of the occasion to pay their respects
TO the Street.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

A combination Of the Democrat
ic insurgents and Republican mem
bers at Jefferson City is strong
enough to block Gov. Stephens
political schemes.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01
S1.OO Per Annurn.

THERE are no longer any Bryan
ito inquiries after General Pros
ity." They have met the General
and ane, now convinced that he is
the "rcal thing"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01
HEALTH AND
ACCIDENT
INSURANCE
Fidelity Mutual Aid Assn

EIdellty Mutual Aid Assn,
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For Five Cents Per Day
Will pay, according to the hazard a
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unable to work through being hQa
accidcntly.
Will pay, if you are accidently ktlis1
$20S to $3.50.
Will pay $40 a week when you ~
sick and unable to work.
viii pay SI0o for funeral expenseA
Will pay, if yOu lose hand and Tod
or both feet or both hand, 9l38 to eoG
IL INSURED,
You cannot lose all your income wtaR
you are sick or disabled by accident
Absolute protection to the memhuR
upon paying s. life membe rslsip fee -
dues of 81 80 per month.
The Fidelity Mutual Aid AssOcisffm
is pre-eminentiy the largest -
strongest Accident aud Health A0R
citation in the United States.
1t has the required cash depoG1os
with the States Of California and Nj
rouri, which. together with an aaplo
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A two-thirds policy costs sl ~
month dues.
A one.third policy costs sl.5o -
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Reliable agents wanted. Write
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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01

In three years the progeny Of .
pair Of rats, under Favorable conditions,
Nill number 1000.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-02-01
HOUSE: BAGS.
They Are Useful Tor Various Purposol
and Decidedly Con-
yenfent.

There are few things that conduce
more to an orderly management Of the
house than full supply Of household
bags. These bags, when used for utili-
tartan purposes, like holding dust
cloths, so;led clothes Or any similar
purpose. should be made Of washable
material. The value of Il set Of bags
for soi!ed clothes over hamper OF
| willowware will be subject of dis
pute. \ hamper is more convenient.
but the bags are cheaper, and by using
several the fine clothes may be kept
separate from the bedding and coarser
clothes. In any event it is convenient
to have q small laundry bag to hold
cuffs and collars separate from the
! other clothes.
One Of the most useful of al house
| hold bags is a clothespin bag. It is
! more convenient TO use than 4 basket
which must be held in the hand or set
| down. where it must be continually
moved, and one must stoop over it to
reach It. \ clothespin bag made in q
| fat, pocket shape. with the opening a
| slit in front, can be fastened around
| the waist when hanging up clothes,
| and thus it is always at the hand. 1t Is
even more convenient than clothes
pin apron. with the bottom turned up
to form bag to hold the pins.
! The utility Of bags to hold shoes
and slippers and for patches of various
material need not be dwelt upon. They
are part of the outfit of every orderly
| household. Rags fer dusting cloths.
made of fancy cotton chintZ and lined
| with plain giacc cotton, should hang in
the vicinity OF every room in the house,
where they can be always in reach.
| Each bag should contain at least one
| hemmed busting cloth in cleanly con-
| dition. rs soon as cloth has become
so much soled that it needs washing
it should be put in the wash. and a
| clean dustin" cloth should replace |:
from the supply OH hand. 4 few yards
If cheesec(oth h will furnish supply of
| these dEsting cloths. which should be
made about ha,f a yard square and
hemned. It is quite possible, how
ever. TO cunber up a house with bags
| which serve no legitimate purpose
Bags Of silk and other smooth material
which are made chiefly 10 be orna-
mental, usually defeat their object,
and serve no purpose except as catch
ellis for dust.-E. y. Tribune.
In Surplice style.
For slender form a fetching front is
shown with velvet lace insertion and
woolen dress goods; or narrow beading
can take the place of the lace if pre-
ferred. the ieweled beading or bands
being in high favor and stylish withal
This unique design has round waist
with surplice front tapped at the waist
line after being gathered at the arm.
holes and shoulders. Crush collar OF
silk the color of the dress goods or oi
selvet or of changeable taffeta combin.
ing the two tones. Five rows of inser'
ton on the fiat vest part. Revers OF
velvet sharply pointed on the lower
edge and corselet belt three inches
wide fastening under jaunty bow or
the right side. The waist fastens down
.. one side before the surplice fuiluess il
tanned oyer,-American Queen.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
GOLD IN VERMONT.
Also Iron and Coal at Bethel, Shell
burne, Etc.

Burlington, Nov. 24.-Thcre is
some excitement at Shelburne over
the discovery of gold-bearing quartz
on the BuShman farm.
Prof. Richardson, of Dartmouth col
lege, who has investigated the discov-
cry of gold at Bethel, says there is no
question but there are valuable depoS-
it's in that town, particularly on the
farm of DR.. l.. A. Wilder. His report
shows that Vermont probably is des-
tined to become a great iron producing
state. DR.. Wilder said to a represent
ative of the Boston Herald that Boston
capitalists have already purchased a
large part of his property, and that it
will be developed at once. The doctor
asserts that there is also coal at
Bethel, but Prof. Perkins, Vermont s
state geOlOgisJ, says tins is not 81.
Iron ore has repeatedly been found
in the White River valley.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
FISH GETS A PENSION
Through the Efforts of Vincitia Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, and Gen.
Grout.

In the list of pensions granted Nov.
u appears the name of j. Herbert
Fish of IIallowell, Maine, $72
month.
There is a story of simple heroism,
devotion to duty and patient suffer-
ing Of more than ordinary interest
connected with the above brief
announcement. j. Herbert Fish was
at work in this city for Melcher & Had
ley when the war with Spain was de-
clared and enlisted in Company E.
He was taken sick in that fever camp
at Chickamauga and sent to the hos
pital. He gave up his cot to fellow
soldier whom he thought needed it
more than he did. The result was
that his body became paralyzed and
in that condition he reached Fort
Ethan Allen and was discharged. He
went to the state hospital at Portland,
Me-. for better treatment. His
father, hardworking, industrious
man of limited means, with much
effort, paid for his treatment at the
hospital and removed his son to his
home at IIallOWell, Me-, where he has
since remained in Il helpless condition.
The case coming before Nincitia
lodge, No. 10, Knights of Pythias, OF
this city the officers took it to the
Grand lodge and with the sanction OF
the Grand lodge laid the matter be-
fore Congressman Grout, who with his
customary energy and devotion to the
interests of his constituents, went to
Washington and presented it to the
pensions department, asking that it
be at once taken up on account of the
extreme urgency of the case. This
was done with the result as stated
above.
Great credit is due the officers and
members of Nincitia lodge and Gen.
Grout for their earnest efforts in be-
half of one who has suffered so much
for his country. Mr.. Fish is able to
move his hands little but is not able
to feed himself. He is. however, able
to read and thus occupies much OF his
time. He is very cheerful and has
pleasant words for all who call to see
him. He is glad to hear from his Old
comrades and bears his atlliction with
the same simple heroism that he per-
formed all his duties while a member
of the army. His many friends here
and in the regiment sincerely trust
that with the best medical treatment,
which he will now be able to receive,
his health may at least be partially
restored, and that he may yet enjoy
many years on earth before he joins
the grand army above.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
HOW,S This Z

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last Is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
WALDING, ,KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
new JUDICIAL YEAR.
Assignment of Judges in the
Several Counties.

Montpelier, Nov. 24.-Following il
the assignment of judges for the com
ing judicial year that begins the frs
Tuesday in December:
Taft, J.-Lamoille, Dec. ., 1899
Washington, March !, 1900: Caledonia
June 5, 1900; Orleans, Sept. ., 1900.
Rowell, Addison. Dec. 5. 1899
Rutland, March I, 1900: Lamolle
June 5, 1900; Washington, Sept. >
1900.
Tyler, J.-Windsor, Dec. 5, 1899
Chittcnden, March I, 1900: Addison
June 5, 1900: Rutland, Sept 5, 1900.
Munson, J.-Orange, Dec. 5, 1899
Essex, March I, 1900; Windsor, june
5, 1900; Chittenden, Sept. 5, 1900.
Start, j. - Bennington, Dec. s.
1899; Windham, March 7, 1900
Orange, June 5, 1900; Essex, Sept. s.
1900.
Thompson, J.-Grand Isle, Jan. 8,
1900; Franklin, March I, 1900: Ben
nington, June 5, 1900; Windham,
Sept. 5, 1900.
Watson, j. - Caledonia, Dec. 5,
1899; Orleans, March 7, 1900; Crane
Isle, Aug. IA, 1900; Franklin, Sept. 5,
1900.
General terms of the supreme court
will convene at Montpelier Jan. %,
May and Oct. %.
The new examining committee fol
admission to the bar is G. Nj. Powers
of Morrisville, f. A. Rowland of Mont.
pelier, ID. j. Foster of Burlington
Willard harrington of st. Albans, f,
II. Button of Middlebury and A. e.
Cudworth of South Londonderry.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
LAST EDITION
4 O'CLOCK,
DoHERTY TRIAL.,
The Evidence in Detail Given
Yesterday.
NOTHING SENSATIONAL
In the Testimony Yesterday.
Little Interest in the
rial.

Jerry Lyman of Waterbury testified
yesterday to the feeling betwecl
Dohertya and Murphy; saw what looket
like a revolver in Doherty's pocket.
Lewis Wood of Montpelier testified
to the arrest and the search of Doher.
ty's room. He took the revolver Will
two chambers empty from him, alsc
some money and knife.
Sheriff Graves testified to going tC
the Pixley house after the murder,
and to the condition of Murphy. lie
came to Montpclieron the night train
and identified Doherly. He identified
the shirts taken from Murphy's body
after the shooting.
The revolver was identified by Car
roll & Robinson of Waterbury as one
they sold Doherty, by John II. Car
roll, the night before the shooting.
Policeman c. E. Demeritt corrobo-
rated the testimony of Policeman
Wood as to the arrest.
"Wick" Woodward testified in the
afternoon, to working with Doherty
and Murphy at Bolton Falls, and
boarding with them at piXley'S. Tes-
titled to what occurred the day of the
shooting. Helped to care for Murphy
till the doctors came. Saw the cloth
Ing taken off and identified it. Took
care of Murphy for a week after the
shooting.
Elmer j. Coffrin of Waterbury tes-
titled to working with Murphy and
Doherty the afternoon of the murder.
Heard Doherty say to Murphy, 81 un-
derstand you have said you are going
to do me up, but with an oath), you
can't do it," Murphy replied he
never said anything of the kind.
The court took a recess after this
testimony.
McGraw did not add much to what
had been brought out by former wit
neSSeS.
Mrs. julie Pixley proved a strong
witness for the state, telling in Il
straightforward way of the talk on
the pOrticO of their house between
Doherty and Murphy, and of witness
ing the shooting near the barn.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
Six Frjehtful Failures,

Six terrible failures of six different doctors
nearly sent VIM. H. Mullen of Lockland, o.,
to an early grave. All said he had fatal lung
trouble and that be must soon die. But he
was urged to try DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. After taking five bottles he
was entirely cured. 1t is positively guaranteed
to cure all diseases of Throat, Chest and Lungs,
including Coughs, Colds, La Grippe, Pneu-
monia. Bronchitis. Asthma, Hay Fever, Group.
Whooping Cough. 50c and $1.00. Trial
bottles free at Parlor Drug Store.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
Chelsea.

The December term of the Orange
county court will begin Dec. 9th. Hon.
Loveand Munson will preside. The
petit jurors drawn are as follows;
Bradford, Abner M. Martin, Thomas
A. Hunkins: Braintree, Judson H.
Fits, j. Walter Bigelow: Brookfeld,
Albert d. Reed, Charles S. Williams;
Chelsea, r, W. Laird, J. II. Griffin:
Corinth, Orrin A. Prescott, Fred c.
Hutton: Newbury, Silas NJ. Leighton,
L. W. McAllister; Orange, Charles e.
Carpenter, Almon Curtis; Randolph,
ID. Webster Eaton, G. G Buswell;
Stafford, SaXton j. Arnold, Oscar A..
Clogston: Thetford, Chas. G. Judd,
Alvah Douglass; Topsham, W. v.
Hood, Charles Poole; Tunbridge, F..
Wilson Noyce, Adelbert p. Cushman;
Vershire, Il. G. Sleeper, E. w. Lath-
rop; Washington, Peaselee G. Watson
Alba f. Bohonon; West Fairlee, Dan
iel Thayer, Geo. W. Haven; William
town, Carl W. Seaver, Henry Martin.
The jury calender contains but four
teen cases and the court calender but
sixteen. In the first day S assignment
of jury cases are Robert f. Straine VS..
Elbert O. Leonard cease on V. S.
3692); Chester M. HuckinS VS.. j. e.
Dwinell, f. II. Dwinell and A. E. An
derson (case); A. A. Read VS.. George
Lane (assumpi); Sarah J. Jackson VS..
Bella A. Turner (ejectment); Fred f.
Martin VS.. Winfield Smalley (assump-
siN: e. McCrillis VS.. James Pierce
(assumpsiD; in the second day s assign
ment, Dubois & Gay VS. j. G.. Mann
(assumpsit); Robert e. Parker VS.. Geo.
II. VempD Assumpsit); George X.
Church VS.. N. ID. Wood and Tr. (as-
sumpsit); Leon Drew VS.. Geo. Lane
(assumpsiD; Joseph French VS.. Orcott
Bixby (assumpsiD; Nellie E. Braman
VS.. W. e. Worthley (assumpsit); Alice
L. Bradbury VS.. Leo Rosembaum and
and others (trespass Q. C.); Bella A,
Turner VS.. Joseph Bachelor (trespass
ond trounr\
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
HoBART's FUNERAL.
Great Gathering at Patterson to Pay
Last Honors to Deceased.

Patterson, Nov. 25.-The remains
of Vice President Hobart were placed
in the coffin at $3.50 this morning, and
the public will be given an opportuni-
ty to view them from 2 to if5 lock
this afternoon. They will lie IN state
in the library. There will be 32 pail
bearers, eight from the senate, eight
from the house and eight personal
bearers selected by the deceased two
months before his death.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24

Majalple, Cape Colony, Nov, 49,
A despatch from Mafeking the 18th,
says the garrison is cheerful, but the
position is daily growing more diff
cult.
The Beers are are pushing their in
trenchments closer and necessarily
plying the British with artillery and
muSketry.
The garrison is living entirely un-
derground in bomb proof shelters.
The health of the troopsis suffering.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24

Williamsport, Pa, Noy. 24.-The
horribly mutilated bodies of woman
and her three children were found last
evening at theirhome on small farm
about mile from the town of Mont
gomery. Her husband, a pedler, is
suspected.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24

San Francisco, Nov. 24.-The war
department has requested that twelve
more army secretaries of the Y. M.
G. A. be sent with the troops to Ma
Mia. There are three already there.
Helen Gould pays the larger portion
of the money for this special work.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
ChiI1pnn

All like Nuts Cough Syrup. 1t is
made from the pure roots and herbs
and will not injure the most delicate
child's stomach if taken according to
directions. Perfectly safe for young
and old. Regular size, 25 cents; three
times the quantity, so cents,
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1899-11-24
HELEN GOULD
Continues Her Good Work in
the Philippines.
THE CHARLESTON LOST
She is a Total Wreck and
Cannot be Saved.

Washington, Nov. 24.-Gen. Otis
summary of the situation in Luzon
today, in a dispatch to the depart
ment, in which he says the Insur-
gent government no longer claims to
exist. Its troops and officials are
scattered. Agunialdo is in hiding.