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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
The Metamorphosed populist.

The Populist has been to Che
barber this year. He has had the
hayseed combed out of his hair and
his chin whiskers vandyked. He
wears Il collar and 4 four-in in hand.
He has had shine and his trousers
are outside his boots. When he
takes the middle of the road it is
in Columbus buggy, with a pair
of cobs and knot of blue ribbon
on his whipstock. He has paid off
the mortgage on his farm and has
a balance in the bank. He has
wheat in the bin and corn ripening
in the field, and a bunch of fat
cattle in the pasture. Things do
not look to him as they did in
1896. Adversely was Il harsh
school master, but prosperity has
not been without its instruction.
He has begun to discover that,
Notwithstanding the crime Of 1873,
the gold standard and monometal-
lism, something has scattered plen-
ty DER a smiling land. 1t has
dawncd above the horizon of his
intelligence that if the farmer has
grain and beef and pork to sell
the per capita is not important.
He sees dimly that the way to abol-
ish poverty is to increase the ag-
gregate of wealth, and not to di-
vide that which already exists. He
has begun to doubt whether the
poverty of the poor is caused by
the wealth of the rich. Free sill
yer has lest its spell. AS an issue
it is defunct. In 1896 it was a
heresy. In 1899 it is jest
John j. Ingalls,, in New York
Journal.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

The two by four anti -''imperiar'
organs appear to have discovered
someone somewhere who corrobo-
rates their charges that the Amer
ran volunteer troops in the
Philippines made common prac-
ticc of looting homes, mutilating
the bodies of Filipinos killed in
battle, shooting Spanish prisoners
while the latter were engaged in
digging graves for the dead,
and many other atrocities that
would have shamed au Apache
Indian. 1t is certainly remarkable
that of volunteer troops raised al
the same time that, in the opinion
of the two by fours, those sent tc
Culm should be regarded as patri.
OTIS and heroes, while those sent tc
the Philippines were mnraereri
and lootcrs, having neither honor
for the flag under which they
fought nor respect for the dead OF
the field Of battle. Those mild.
hammered youths Of Pennsylvania
Nebraska, Kansas, Idaho, Califor
MIA, Washington, Tennessee ane
ethAr states, what were the pecu
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
The District School.

Farm papers are frequently ad-
vising their readers to take a great
er interest in politics to attend party
caucuses, and make their influence
felt in the selection Of good candi
dates for local offices. That is right
and good. | do wish that such advice
would be acted on for it would
surely result in a great and needed
improvement. But how can we
expect farmers to look after pol
itics and politicians when they
seem to be so Indifferent to things
that touch them much closer at
home! l live in a rather large
school district. 1t has a graded
school employing two teachers, and
paying out about one thousand dol
lars a year for teachers salary
The regular attendance during
about forty weeks a year is con-
siderably over a hundred scholars.
One should think that the people
of a district which has to raise
such a large sum of money by To-
cal taxation would watch the ex-
penditures with a Jealous eye, es-
pecially since the proper schooling
of their own children is also al
stake. Yet at our last annua
meeting only seven persons were
present, and two or three of then
had come only on special and even
urgent invitation. OF all the many
people in the district only four
elected the trustee, the collector
and treasurer, fixed the amount of
money to be raised during the
year, and in a large measure deter
mined whether another year:
school shall be good, bad or indif
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

liar conditions which thus altered
their natures from the refinement
Of civilization to the brutality OF
barhar;ans: Can anyone who be-
iieyes in the elevated standard Of
American manhood believe such a
change has been wrought! And
if it is not believed, can anyone
endorse the calumnies heapcd upon
the troops, who fought 50 bravely
in those far off isles, simply to sup
port the policy of 4 tottering poll
tical party? The boys are coming
home, however, and they will all
soon he on hand to answer the two
by fours and their eorroborators of
still smaller dimensions.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

coming in from AL over the worlt
and every workingman and ever,
dollar of capital put TO the severcsI
tension to keep up with the de-
mands of trade. will stop long te
discuss or even consider obsolete
issues. The PEOPLE arc
too busy to consider whether silver
should be 16 to l or coinage free.
They know that intercourse with
the outer world in financial matters
must be based on the coinage of
commerce. whether it be gold, sill
yer, nickel or any other thing of
fixed intrinsic value"
Wholly aside from the question
of whether the Democratic party
indorses specifically the free coin
age Of silver at 1G to /, this pres
entation of conditions has an impor-
tant bearing upon the next cam
paign. 1t is true, as Mr.. Pattison
says, that the people no longer
take an interest in silver as a pan
acea for hard times. because they
are not aware that there are hard
times. While there is prosperity
all over the country it is especially
marked in the West. This is an
issue that always counts for more
than abstract propositions. The
Republican party will be given
credit for the change over 1so6.-
Buffalo Express.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
Prosperity as an Issue.

Robert E. Pattison, of Pennsyl-
vania, is regarded by some Demo
Gratis as a Presidential possibility
in 1900. As neither the Van
Wyck movement nor the effort
of conservative Democrats in
behalf of former Senator German
has been a pronounced sue
cess, there is a possibility that
the opponents of Mr.. Bryan may
rally to the support of Mr.. Patti
son as a forlorn hope. At all events
the former Governor of Pennsyl-
yania has been receiving letters
from Democrats in the South and
who look upon him as savior of
the party. 1n response to many
requests he went West to canvass
the situation with his correspon-
dents. Since his return to Phila-
de:phia he has given out state
ment that is of more interest to the
Republicans than to members of
his own party. 1t gives some good
| reasons why Mr.. Bryan's candidacy
cannot be exepected to appeal
strongly to the people.
| MIR. Pattison says he found ev-
erywhere in the West unparalleled
prosperity, not only in manufac-
turing, but in agricultural pursuits.
He thinks the people of that Sec
tion thoroughly understand that
!, the relations of the United States to
the commerce and markets of the
world are different from what they
were four years ago. The effect Of
this upon the money question is no
ticeable. Mr.. Pattison says: l dc
not think efarmer and wage work
ers with wages increasing, orders
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

If the protective tariff is the
mother of trusts how is it that they
began to get their active growth
when Democratic tariff reform was
in force. The trust child appears
to have thrived on Democratic
nourisl,ment.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

THE political campaign in Ken
lucky this year is full Of interest
to both parties. The Republicans
hope to carry the state on account
Of the Democratic revolt against
Gcobel, the Irregular" nominee OF
that party for Governor. The
Geobelites seem to feel confident,
however, that with the control OF
the election machinery they can
count their ticket in under any
circumstances. In other words,
fraud is being pitted against the
honesty of the ballot. 1t is a
characteristic principle Of the Dem
cracy that wherever they hold
power in a state where the result
of the next succeeding election is
in doubt, to pass laws which will
give the party an unfair advant-
age at the polls against its oppo.
nents. Not only do Kentucky and
nearly all the other states south of
the Mason and Dixon offer exam.
pies of this political viciousness,
but the trait is strongly developed
in the Democratic party Of Mis-.
souri,, where a legislature passed
a law last winter giving the party
control of the election machinery
in St. Louis and Kansas City, both
Of which cast Republican vote SC
large as to menace continued Dem.
ocratic control of the state. The
instincts of honesty and chivalrlt
fairness desert the Democracy
in the advent of party danger. In
contrast with this spirit of unfair
ness in the South, in the northern
Republican states Democrates re-
ceiye honorable treatment. Their
opponents ask not the favor of laws
giving advantage, and honesty il
counting returns frequently elect:
Democrats to office. Honor of the
freedom of the ballot still survives
with the Republican party.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
means.

In the Spanisn-American war
Gcn'l Miles by talking too much
spoiled his chance to lead our ar
mics to victory. 1t might be a
good idea to send him to the Philip
pines 10 redeem himself.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
To the Fertilizer Trade:

l will deliver you the Increscent
Brand Pure Bone Fertilizers at Iron.
dale on and after Sept. lst. 1890, at a
price as low as that of any competitor
who delivers fertilizer of equal ana
lyseS and commercial value. Mail Or
ders will receive prompt attention..
}. NJ. JAMIsoN, Irondale. Mo.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
HEALTH AND
ACCIDENT
INSURAM2,
Eidelity Mutual Aid Assx,

SAN fRACiSCO, CAL.
For Five Gents Per Day
WEI pay, according to the hazart q
occupation, from SS to $25 week, ~
unable to work through being -
accidently
Will pay, if you areaccidently kissk
s2ltS to $500.
Will pay slOa week when YOU I.
sick and unable to work.
VIII pay 500 for funeral EXPENSE
Will pay. if you lose hand and -
ol both feet or both hand, SI33 to sA
If INSURED,
Oh cannot lose all your income ~
yoa are sick or disabled by accidem
Absolute protection to the meaw
rpen paying S. life membe rship feeak
dceS OF 80 per month.
Ihe Fidelity Mutual A;d Assocs1n
Is pre-einlncntly the largest -
st4ongest Accident and Health -
Ciasson in the United States.
4. has the required cash depeMn
with the States Of California and e..
ro'ic, which, together with an aalo
seserve fund and large assets, malEiR
certificate an absolute guaranfaea =
1he .solldity OF its protection h -
memJers.
a two-third> policy costs q, ~
month dues.
A one,third policy costs sl.ss ~
quarter dues.
Reli.ole agents wanted. Write
CHAS. W. SHIELDS.
Sole agent, Washington Countx
POtOsi, u
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

ALL the soldiers who arc serving
in the Philippines are eligible for
admission to the Grand Army Of
the Republic. Service in the Unit
ed States army under any condi-
ton will always be esteemed hon
Orahlc
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

WHEN Dewey comes home
BRYAN will have to do his talking
through a mcgaphone if he wants
to keep public attention turned i'll
his own direction.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

If the people of this country
prefer the conditions which pre-
vailed from '94 to '9S to those of
the present time, why return the
Democratic party to power by all
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20

IT used to he 1G to l OF bust
with the Bryanites; now the tune
has becu altered to trusts or bust,
probably because the words jingle
hatfar
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1899-09-20
S1.OO Per Annurn.

No panty Of dowh-haulcrs and
never look hackers must be per
mittetl to rule this country.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
LECTURE ON ATHENS.

Athens, the City Of Imperishable
Memories, is the subject OF the lecture
at the Carroll club auditorium on
Tuesday evening, December 5th. This
is the third lecture in this most inter-
esting course on travel and places Of in
terest. Those who have attended the
previous lectures are loud in their
praises Of the text and pictures. No
description can take the place of good
pictures for the proper appreciation OF
famous and beautiful cities. We learn
that the pictures In this series Of lee
lures are all original photographs
taken on the spot by the experts Of the
renowned McAllister firm, under cir
cumstances Of time and lighting TO give
the best effects. A nigh-class stere-
opticon throws these pictures on a
screen 10 feet square. The result Is
such as to call forth the admiration
OF all who have seen the wonderful re-
production Of far away places. Athens,
the subject OF the next lecture. is well
adapted for illustration. Mars Hill. the
Acropolis. the Parthenon, the Erec-
thium, the Temples of Theus and OF
Jupiter. and the marvellous sculptures
Of the ancient Greeks, lend themselves
TO reproduction; and when the pictures
are used, as in this instance. TO illum-
inc a scholarly and sparkling text, the
combination makes up a lecture that is
we'll worth hearing. The admission
for the public has been fixed at %
cents. The lecture begins at p. m.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
SERMON
In a Martins Ferry Church Last
Sunday Has Stirred Up the Re-
publicans in That Community.

A sermon preached in Martins Ferry
last Sunday night by Pennsylvania
clergyman, has occasioned q great deal
of talk in the community since that
time. The Republican party leaders.
many OF whom were present. are par
ticularly wrought up over some of the
statements which were made, and some
go so far as to say they were entirely
out of place in a pulpit.
II was sermon against avarice, and
the speaker took up for discussion
some of the questions which are now
agitating the American people, and
upon which the political parties will be-
divided in the next campaign. He had
very pronounced views, for example, ON
the subject OF Imperialism, which he
condemned in unmeasured terms. Ha
declared the present struggle in the
Philippines to be an unholy war, and
he vigorously denounced trusts and
combinations of capital. The reverend
speaker saw lust for gold underlying
all the evils TO which reference has
been made.
There were persons in his congrega-
ton, however, VINO aid not subscribe to
his views. and some OF them have been
criticizing him for his outspoken ex-
pressions.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
Women
Would SURG
H Try Mrs.
Pissktsasssss
MeesSCino IF
Thoy Only
Knew, Says
Mrs. Hing

and received benefit from II at once.
l have taken 1t ever since and now
have no baclsaehe, no pain in my.
side and my stomach and bowels are
perfectly we'll i can honestly say THAI
there Is nothing like II. III could only
tell every woman how much good your
medicine has done me, they would
surely tryit. H-MAETHA II. KISe, Nogrx
ATTLKBoBo, MASS.
The way women trifle with health
shows a degree of indifference that Is
misunderstanding. Happiness and use
fulness depend on physical health; so
does q good disposition. Disease makes
women nervous, irritable and snap-
pish- The very effort Of ailing women
to be good-natured makes them ner-
vous. Write to Mrs. Pinkham, she will
help you 70 health and happiness.
Itcostsnothing to get Mrs. Pinkhama
advice. Her address IS Lgan, Mss,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
TWO FINE SPECIMENS


No form of athletic exercise de-
mands such perfect physical condi-
ton as prize fighting. Every mus
Gle in the body must be fully de-
veloped and supple, and the heart,
lungs and stomach must act to per-
lection.
Whether we endorse prize fight
ing or not, it is nevertheless inter-
esting to know the manner by
which men arrive at such physical
perfection.
James Jeffries, the present cham
pion heavyweight of the world.
and his gallant opponent, Tom
Sharkey, in the greatest pugilstic
encounter that has ever taken
place, both pursued much the same
course of training and the first and
most important part of this train
ing was to get the stomach in con-
dition, and to keep the digestion abb
solutely perfect, so that every mus
Gle and nerve would be at its high
est capabilities.
This was not done by a secret
patent medicine, but both of these
great pugilists used a well known
natural digestive tablet sold by
druggists under name of Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets and composed of
the digestive ferments which every
stomach requires for healthy diges-
ton.
Champion Jeffries says: "Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets prevent acidity,
strengthen the stomach and insure
perfect digestion. They keep a
man in fine physical condition"
Signed, James ]. Jeffries. champion
of the world.
The gallant fighter, Sharkey.
says: ''Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets
remove all discomfort after eating.
They rest the stomach and restore
it to healthful condition. /
heartily recommend them Sign
ed, Thos. j. Sharkey.
The advantage of the daily use
of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is
that they keep people well and
ward off sickness and are equally
valuable to well persons as to the
dyspeptics. Another advantage is
that these tablets contain no ca
thartics, or poisons of any charac-
ter, but simply digestive ferments
which are found in every healthy
stomach, and when digestion is i'm
perfect it is because the stomach
lacks some of these elements and
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets supply
it.
They are no cheap cathartic, but
a perfectly safe and efficient diges-
tive and the demand for them is
greater than the sale of all other
so-called dyspepsia cures combined.
No remedy could possibly reach
such place in public esteem ex-
cept as the result of positive merit.
Full sized packages are sold by
all druggists at so cents and the
best habit you can possibly form
is to take Stuart Tablet after each
meal. They make weak stomachs
strong and keep strong stomachs
vigorous.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Make Suitable Presents for the Holidays
Where to Buy.

Make Suitable Presents for the Holidays.
Where to Buy.
The combination of the stock of two
of the largest music houses in the State
in the store rooms of the F. W. Banner
Company, enables the reorganized COM
pany to display for the holiday trade
the largest line of musical instruments
under one roof in West Virginia. The
Banner Company is exhibiting new
vocalions, pianolas and aeolians, in
struments which have jumped into
sudden and lasting popularity. Their
line of monographs and graphophones
cannot be equalled outside of the met
ropolitan cities. Any of these instru-
ments would make a most acceptable
Christmas present, and the Banner
Company shows them in sufficient
variety to suit any purse.
The F. w. Banner Company has done
a remarkable business since Milligan,
Wilkin & Co. were merged into the
corporation, and in anticipation of the
holiday rush will this week augment
its force of 80 salespeople and clerks.
If any want in the music line cannot
be supplied by the F. w. Banner Co.,
there's no use trying elsewhere. Best
quality, honest representation and right
prices, constitute the secret of the sue
cess of the Banner Company.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
A RICH COPPER NINE.
Something Of the Black Diamond Cop
per Mining Company
OF ARIZONA, IN WHICH WHEEL
ING AND BENWOOD PARTIES
ARE INTERESTED-AN INTER-
VIEW WITH SECRETARY M'BAIN,
OF THE COMPANY, WHO is
STOPPING IN THE CITY.

Among the guests at the Mcclure is
James A. McBain, secretary of the
Black Diamond Copper Mining Com
pany. of Arizona, in which stock is
owned by a number of parties in this
city and Benwood. The mine of the
company is located in the southeastern
part of the State of Arizona, about
eighteen miles from the town of Tomb
stone, which is the county seat of
Cochise county. The mine consists OF
fifteen claims of territory, each 1,500
feet long and 900 feet wide.
The company was organized at Wes-
ton, w. Va, in May, 1898, and the pres
ent board of directors is composed of
Senator c. j. Faulkner, of Martinsburg.
president; N. O. Bagge, of Washington,
D. c., treasurer; James A. McBain, OF
New York City, secretary; Ex-Governor
William Pitt Kellogg, of Louisiana, and
John T. Devine, of Washington, D. C.
In an interview with Secretary Nc
Balm last evening, it was learned that
the company has capital of 100000,
which is divided into 100000 shares OF
SIS each. Of this amount of capital
stock, 100000 shares, or 100000, is in
the treasury. The parties in Wheel
ing and Benwood who are interested in
the mine have taken between S25. 900
and 100000 worth of stock. Since the
company was organized much time has
been devoted to developing the mine.
1t is constantly being worked and two
tunnels are now being made for the
purpose of connecting with large
body of ore. In making the tunnels,
the miners are driving through pay
ore. One of the tunnels has been dug
for length of 220 feet, and the other
for a length of 800 feet, and it is ex-
pected that they will have to be ex-
tended only about one hundred feet
more to reach the body of ore. The
mine is thought to be one of the
richest in the State, as the groupings
of the ore cover large area on the
surface. If the work continues to pro-
gress as satisfactorily as at present, it
will require only three months or less
time to reach the body of ore.
Mr. McBain has come here on bust
ness in connection with the mine and
to become acquainted with the Wheel
ing and Benwood stockholders in the
company.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
MECCA OF BARGAIN HUNTERS.
Shelf Bros. Extraordinary Offer Crowds the
Store With BUYERS.


AS early as last January, Shelf Bros.
eastern buyers, commissioned to pur-
chase certain line OF goods in which
an advance was anticipated, began to
buy diamonds. watches and jewelry.
The firm secured the advantage of low
est prices and cash discounts, but
also succeeded in overstocking it's store.
Now it is found necessary to reduce the
stock to normal proportions, and in or
der to move goods rapidly, Shelf Bros.
last week offered extraordinary bar
gains. They were enabled to do this
by buying right and by being satisfied
with slight margin of profit.
The result of this offer was a large
throng of buyers during the week.
Much of the surplus stock remains,
however, and Shelf Bros. renew their
offer this morning, placing their en-
tire stock of $4,000 worth of diamonds,
watches and jewelry on sale at prices
lower than were ever before offered in
the city.
Purchasers must not judge quality by
prices. Shelf Bros. line is equal to any
ever shown in the city
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
THE ELKS
Win Hold Their Memorial Services
at the Opera House This After
noon - The Speakers and the
Music.

Wheeling Lodge No. Is, B. P. o. Ezks,
has completed arrangements for its lodge
of sorrow, to be held at the Opera House
this afternoon, and to which the general
public is invited. An excellent programme
heretofore published in the Register, will
be carried out. The music will be fur
nished by the Opera House Orchestra,
Messrs. Emerson and Baum Mrs. Flora
Williams. Miss Harvey and Mrs Mabelle
Barry Hanley.
The Rev. Luther ". Doggett, chaplain
of the lodge. will offer prayer and pro-
nounce a eulogy. The principal address
will be delivered by Hon. Chas. T. Cald-
WE'LL of Parkersburg The subject will be
'Fraterrlaliy, Am My Brothers Keeper? %
Mr. Caldwell is one of the most noted
orators in the State.
The committee in charge OF the exercises
is composed of DR.. L. N. Refer. E. A. Du-
irene, c. H. Brues, Walter Bloomfield,
Harry A. Ebbert. VIII W. Irwin, Thos. A.
Little. Chas. A. Feinler, Geo. ". Fox and
Benz. f. Kraus.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-12-03
SUNDAYS MEETINGS.

The public viii be very much pleased TO
hear that Capt. Lewis. who recently de-
parted from this city 30 take charge Of the
work in another field, has returned to this
city 10 assist In the local work The
usual afternoon meeting viii be conducted
in the Hub Building. at three O'Clock, ard
the evening meeting viii be IN theHearne
Tabernacle. In addition 10 these meetings.
holiness meeting viii be conducted IN
the Hearne Tabernacle AZ $50 Al Carts
tan fr1si1ds are invited.