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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

Thc taxpayers of the city of St.
Louis are supporting an army OF
police at an enormous cost, but in
an emergency like that which has
arisen as the result of the street
railway troubles the citizens are
themselves compelled to turn out
in posse commitatus for the pro-
lection of life and property. The
leading cause of this peculiar situ-
alton in the city is that the police
force is being dominated by the
Democratic political mac h n G,
controlled and directed from the
state capital. The police cannot
become active in the suppression
of the turbulent element, composed
more of those in sympathy with
the strikers than of the strikers
themselves, without reactive ef-
feet upon Democratic party inter
ests. The police force is therefore
ordered by the powers that be to
remain iEnocuous, and the people
pay the freight.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

The Wilson tariff did not reach
the acme of Democratic ideas on
tariff qnestion-free trade, but it
was regarded by the party which
put it into effect as the nearest ap-
proach to free trade consistent
with the governments demand for
necessary revenue. 1t was q Dem
cratic tariff measure and should
have been prohibitive of all trusts
and monopolies, since it is SO vehc-
mently maintained by that party's
adhcrents at present that trusts
are fostcred only by protective
tariff. Nevertheless, under the
Wilson law the Standard Oil and
the Sugar trusts, then already in
existence, spread their tentaclcs
and waXcd strong, and paid large
sums into the Democratic campaign
funds. During the period the
Wilson tariff was operative many
new trusts rose and flourished.
notably the Tobacco, Steel, Lead
and Match. These facts are indis
pntablc, and they fully reveal
the inconsistency of a party which
contends that the trusts can only
be reached by leveling the protec-
tive tariff wall.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

of the northeast quarter and west half of
the southeast quarter Of section nine (o).
township thirty-fve Isl. range one ~
east STATED in the County OF Washington
and State of Missouri
That in said petition it is averred that
the defendant, Edward Dobyns. IS nom
resident Of the State of Missouri; also the
following appears in said petition in refer
ence to the unknown heirs of the said
Timothy Keith and Frances Ann Keith,
his wife: That the above-named Fran
ces Ann Keith and Timothy Keith. in their
lifetime. claimed some interest, right or
title in and to the real estate above des
cribed. adverse to plaintiffs title and in
terest therein; that said Frances Ann
Keith and Timothy Keith are dead, and
that whatever interest they had in and to
said real estate. descended to their heirs,
whose names and places Of residence are
unknown to this plaintiff. and their names
cannot be inserted here: that whatever in
| terest or title said heirs have in and to
said real estate, they derived by Inherit
| ance from the said Frances Ann and Tim
othy Keith That said petition is duly
verified by the affidavit OF the plaintiff,
whereupon it is ordered by the clerk in
vacation, that said defendants be notified
by publication that plaintiff has commenc-
ed a suit against them in this court, the
object and general nature of which is TO
ascertain and determine the estate. title
and interest of the parties to said suit,
respectively. in the real estate in said
petition described. and for this court to
define and adjudge by its judgement or
decree, the title, estate and interest OF the
parties to said suit, severally. in and to
said real property, and that unless the
said above-named defendants be and ap-
pear at this court. at the next term there
of. to be begun and holden at the court
house in the town of Potosi, in said County
Of Washington on Monday, the 27th day
Of August. 1900. and on Or before the third
day of said term, if the term shall SO long
continue, and if not, then on or before
the last day of said term. answer or plead
to the petition in said cause. the same will
be taken as confessed and judgment rem
dered accordingly. And it is further
ordered that copy hereof be published
according to law, in the Potosi Journal. a
weekly newspaper. published in said
County of Washington, for four weeks
successively, published at least once a
week, the last insertion to be at least fif
teen days before the first day Of said next
August term of this court.
ISAAC A. LETcHER, Clerk.
STATE OF MISSOURI,
County of Washington.
], Isaac A. Letcher. clerk. hereby certi-
fy the foregoing to be a true copy as the
same appears of record in my office.
Given under my hand and seal of Office,
in Potosi. this, goth day of May A. D.,
1900.
TSeal ISAAC A. LETcHER. Clerk.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
Democrats and Trusts.

A great volume of noise comes
from the Democratic party on the
subject of trusts. 1t is all rant and
no substance. Missouri, a state
run by Democrats for thirty years,
furnishes an example. The present
Legislature killed a law for the tax
alton of franchises and passed a
law consolidating the street rail
ways of St. Louis. BY way of
contrast a Republican Legislature
in New York approved a law tax
ing franchises, and met again in cx-
ira session to make it more effec-
tive. New York City is now
struggling with an ice trust which
is distinctly organized for the bene-
fit of the chief Tammany ringstcrs.
The first move of this monopoly
was to announce the doubling of
the price of ice and that the sale Of
SC pieces would be discontinued.
This programme caused general
constel nation, for ice in a large
American city in midsummer is es-
sential to health and life itself.
Great suffering among the poor
would result from the refusal to
sell ice in small quantities. SAM
tary authorities protested and the
sc rule is understood to be modified.
But though the stock of ice on hand
is larger than usual. the trust in
tends to run up its cost immensely.
Who compose the ice trust in
New York City! 1t is stated that
the Mayor, Robert Van Wyck,
and his brother, Augustus Van
Wyck, recently Democratic candi-
date for Governor, arc the owners
of 5000 shares, with a par value of
$500, 900. Ice delivery in the city
is dependant upon dock facilities.
Accordingly, the Tammany dock
commissioners are deep in the deal.
-Four Tammany Judges of the high
er courts are involved. Two form
er Tammany Mayors of New York
are stockholders. Boss Croker
and his chief of staff, Carol, we, c
among the organizers of one of the
parent companies merged in the
trust. The two companies consoli.
dated had Il capital e1-s1O, 100000.
BY simply combining they advanc.
led their capital to $40. NO, 900, and
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
TRUSTEES SALE.

Whereas. Sophrona Cook and Will
liam Cook, her husband, by their GER
tain deed of trust dated the 18th day
of November, 1897, and recorded in the
office Of recorder Of deeds for the
County of Washington. State of Mis-
souri,. in book a." at page 1876, con-
veyed to the undersigned trustee the
following described real estate. tO-wit:
The west half Of lot number two {2)
OF the northwest quarter OF section
one ~: also lot number one u and
the east half Of lot number two ~ Of
the northeast quarter Of section two
~: also the southeast quarter Of the
northwest quarter of section two f2l
all in township thirty-seven f3.). north
of the base line and in range three t3l
east of the fifth principal meridian.
containing 243 acres. more or less. in
trust to secure the payment Of certain
whereas. four of tie interest notes are
now past due and remain unpaid: now,
therefore. at the request of the legal
holder of said notes, and in pursuance
of the conditions in said deed a trust d.
|. the undersigned Trustee. will sell
the property above described at public
venduc. 20 the highest bidder. for
cash. at the court house door. in the
town of potosi. Washington County.
Missouri. on
FRIDAY. THE 18TH DAY OF JUNE.
1900
between the hours Of 9 a. m. and ) 2.
10 for the purpose of said trust.
FRANK HAWKINS. Trustee.
.Pntosi, No., May -, 1860
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

on the strength of the increase in
price to consumers promise to pay
4 10 per cent dividend on the
watercd stock. Though the trust
is incorporated in New Jersey, it
is a Tammany concern, and its value
is due to Tammany favors and in
flucnce. It is hoped by honest citi-
zens that the state Supreme Court
may make it impossible for the
trust 10 transact business, but the
expectation is based on the fact
that the court is not composed of
Democrats.
In Congress, as in Missouri and
New York, the Democrats arc the
champions of the trusts when any
thing practical against them is pro
posed. Recently the House com
mittee on judiciary framed a con
stitutional amendment proposing
to give to the states and to Congress
the "power to define, regulate.
control, prohibit or dissolve mon
opolies or combinations, whether
existing in the form of a corpo-
ration or otherwise" Every Dem.
ocrat en- the committee voted a
gainst the amendment. The Dem
Gratis in Congress will oppose tho
submission of the amendment to
the State Legislatures, and yet it
does nothing more than take the
necessary steps to regulate trusts
and to prohibit or dissolve such as
trench upon the rights Of thepeo-
pie. The biggest trust ever pro
posed in the United States was that
of the silver barons, and the Dem.
ocratic campaign of 1896 was in
their interest, organized by then
agents, and paid for by their con-
tributors. Democratic talk a.
gainst trusts is the veriest froth,
The Democratic party is their main
stay and chief implement.-Globc
Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
Joseph Flory.

The Republican nominee for
Governor Of Missouri is strictly a
self-madc man and is one of the
common people. Joseph Flory
was born in log cabin on a farm
near Logansport, Ind, in 1856,
and at the age of II earned his
living by carr, ing water for sta
ton hands on the railroad at SOC Il
day. Afterwards he worked on
the grade with pick and shovel on
what is now a branch of the Van
dalia Line. At the age of II he
began braking on Il Wabash freight
train between Lafayette and Fort
Wayne, Ind, holding that position
for three years until promoted to a
freight conductor. He continued
in that capacity on the same route
until 1882, when he was trans
ferred to the Missouri division of
the Waba sh between MoberIv and
st. Louis. In 1888 he was pro-
NOTED to passenger conductor and
given the route between St. Louis
and Kansas City, in which position
he remained until 1894, when he
! was elected Railroad aud Ware
house Commissioner, being the
only Republican ever elected to
that Office. During his twenty
years employment in the railroad
business Mr.. Fiory was always a
member of y laber organization,
and his friendship for the laborine
men dates back from his boyhood
DAYS or the section.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

The primaries viii! be held on
August 18th. SO far as it goes
the decision of the committee is q
victory for the Robb faction. but
the anti Robb crowd will give the
doughty little congressman another
whirl at the primaries, and if they
cannot beat him there, well, long
knives on election day may give
him his quictus.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
honor.

Missouri is a Democratic state,
but it's Legislatures are conspicu-
ous for the care they take Of the
interests of the corporations and
combines. Will any one of our
Democratic exchanges explain why
this is thus.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
Sl.0O Per Annlm.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
SHERIFF..

We are authorized to announce
w. B. COMPTON,
II Harmony Township. As q candidate fol
he Office of Sheriff, subject to the decision
II the Republican convention.
Ne are authorized to announce
GEO. F. PATTERSON.
If Breton Township. as candidate for
he office Sheriff, subject to the decision ol
he Republican convention.
ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
!. f. EVENS,
II Breton Township, as candidate for
Inc Office of County Assessor, subject to
The decision of the Republican convention.
We are authorized to announce
]. F. WILLIAMS,
of Bellevue Township, as candidate for
the Office of County Assessor subject to
the decision of the Republican convention.
COUNTY JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce
OWEN S. MARTIN,
OF Belgrade Township. as a candidate for
the Office of Judge of the County Court
from the ed district. subject to the decision
"a tHe NepuDlICdn Cou'entiOH.
We are authorized to announce
HENRY c. COMPTON.
of Harmony Township. as a candidate for
the Office of Judge of the County Court
from the ed district, subject to the decision
of the Republican convention.
We are authorized to announce
GEORGE F. BEALS,
Of Concord Township, as candidate for
the Office of Judge of the County Court
from the ed district, subject to the decision
of the Republican convention.
We are authorized to announce
+. f. COLE,
Of Belgrade Township. as a candidate for
the Office of Judge of the County Court
from the I'd district, subject to the deci-
sion of the Republican convention.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

The Democratic squabblc in the
: Thirteenth congressional district
WAS settled at Dc Soto last Satur-
day. when the committee met fol
the third time and decided finally
to adopt Congressman Robb's plan
of making the nomination fol
Congress by primary election.
The committee stood eight for and
seven against>the primary method
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
asks: "Will the Democrats of
Missouri, after holding their con-
vention in Il tent, conduct a more
active canvass!" No; only the
same old one ''ring" circus.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

The Democrats arc assembled in
Kansas City to nominate their
state ticket. The result will be
that the same old lot Of ''sapicnt
sons Of sainted sires' will walk off
with the nominations.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

Wharton Barker has accepted
the nomination for President from
one branch of the PopuIist party,
but Bryan has not yet extended his
thanks to other branch for having
conferred upon him the same
hnooy
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

Bill Phelps has just made the
interesting statement that when it
comes to promoting legislation fav
orable to corporations Ex-Governor
Stone as well as himself ''sucks
eggs" but that Stone takes care to
"hide the Shells of the eggs he
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
sucks.

The Populists in Missouri are al
present figuring on running
straight ticket in the state this
year. Later on the Democrat:
will figure on how much Doodle i,
will take to ''inspire' the Populis'
candidates with sufficient ''patriot
ism" to induce them to withdraw
in favor of the Democratic nom
ineeS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

The Bryanites are urging Nc
Kinley to conduct the government
along the lines of sentimcntalism,
a policy Bryan himself would not
think Of pursuing if he were in
McKinley's place.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

A Mr.. Coogan, of New York,
has given $4,000 to tho Bryanite
campaign fund. Coogan! The
name creates Il suspicion that the
donation has upon it the fragrance
of Tammany Doodle.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

1t has been suggested that
Aguinaldo would make a good
running mate for Bryan. Aggie's
capacity as sprintcr is bringing
hinY TO the front.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06

Congressman Vandiver, Of the
Fourteenth district, was renominat-
ed by tho Democrats of that dis
trict last Saturday.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
ORDER OF PUBLICATION

County. Missouri. August term. 1900.
Pleasant T. Ramsey, plaintiff
VS..
Edward Dobyns, trustee, and the un-
known heirs of Timothy Keith and
Frances Ann Keith, his wife, defend
ants.
Now at this day comes the plaintiff
herein and flies his petition. alleging.
among other things that he owns and
claims to have a title in fee simple to. and
is in possession of the land in said petition
described, as follows, to-wit: West half
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-06-06
We are authorized to announce

+. f. COLE.
Of Belgrade Township. as candidate for
the office of Judge of the County Court
from the I'd district, subject to the deci-
sion of the Republican convention.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

No man proposes to remain single. When
be proposes he expects tc get married.
Rhilsdelphia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
NUMBER 45.
POWER OF A COMPLIMENT.
IL Put New Life Into n Little Woms
an who Was becoming
Cynical.

zone of the most glazing faults OF
our age" said the doctor of divinity
as he stirred his Mocha and Java, sis
the absence of spirituality"
EYES," agreed the professor, helping
himself to lamb chops and mullins,
"people are growing more and more
material in their views of life"
ut is not only spirituality, but in
tellectuality, that is on the wane,'
said the Judge, eying appreciatively
the Jersey cream that his hostess was
pouring over q saucer of strawberries.
look, for instance, at the thousands
Of people who never read anything but
the newspapers, who are really dead
from mental standpoint"
The doctor and the professor en-
phatically indorsed the noble senti-
ments of the Judge, and the symposium
pursued its course, along with the
courses Of the breakfast. 1t was de-
liclous breakfast to eat and charm
ing one to look at. A crystal vase in
the middle of the table held stalk
of white lilies; their petals matched
the snowy tablecloth, and their gold
stamens the embroidery on the center
piece. There was pretty array OF
delicate china and solid silver. The
red of the strawberries and tomatoes
and the brown of chops, toast and
mullins made nice color scheme. A
bunch of scarlet peoples and feathery
ferns looked into the mirror of the
sideboard, and the morning wind came
in through the folds of fresh, white
curtains. 1t was fitting place for
the discussion of intellectually and
spirituality, says the st. Louis Globe
Democrat.
At the foot of the table sat small,
tired-looking woman, who took no part
in the symposium. Calmly and indus
triously she poured coffee and sugared
Strawberries, furtively watching the
children's table manners and her
guests needs. No one would have
dreamed that she had soul above
mullins; but her brain kept up run
ming commentary on the remarks OF
the judge, the doctor and the profess
sor.
intellectually and spirituality, in.
deed! You look intellectual and spir.
itual, don't you? Maybe you are; and
If you men ever get so intellectual and
spiritual that you DON'T have to eat,
then there'll be some chance for won.
en- to cultivate their intellects and
spirits. Not intellectual to read the
newspapers? Well, wouldn't / be
thankful il just had time to read
newspaper! And as for spirituality,
heaven knows I'm too tired at night
even to say my prayers. Haven't l
cooked and cleaned and"
Madam said the doctor, in his
most impressive tone.
The little woman turned to him with
deferential manner.
MADAM, this is the best breakfast
I have eaten for many day."
And then, if you will believe 1t, all
the bitterness went out of that wom-
ans heart in an instant, and she bright
ened up as II the doctor had said: "Mad-
am, you have written the finest novel
Of the century"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
SKILLFUL PUBLIC SPEAKER.
Oratorical Presence of Mind Added "a
the Popularity Of the Ameri-
can Ambassadors.

A skillful public speaker knows how
to turn an interruption to advantage.
Hon. Joseph II. Choate, American am
bassador to Great Britain, is such
speaker. Lately at the opening of
free library at Acton, England, Mr..
Choate delivered an address.
The audience was mixed" and
among the rest woman had come
who bore in her arms baby, which
made its voice heard at the most in
convenient moments during the pro-
ceedings. Mr.. Choate might have COM
planned, and. incidentally urged that in
America it is not the custom to carry
small babies to listen to public ora
tons, but he did not.
The first interruption occurred early
in the speech. Mr.. Choate was saying:
"There is a special provision for chill
dren in your library, and I think when
men come to make a choice of a resi-
dence in Acton they will not forget
that fact" Here the baby screamed
in such a manner as to drown the
words of the speaker. There was some
disturbance, but Mr.. Choate said:
Don't be disturbed by the baby.
Nobody knows better than my lord
bishop that out of the mouths of babes
and sucklngs cometh wisdom"
Things went fairly well after this,
the baby appearing to be fattered by
the reference, until Mr.. Choate was
saying:
There is book with which all Of
you"
Here the baby walled loudly.
Except, possibly, the baby-are fa-
miliar," the ambassador went on. ut
is Ecclesiastes, and it says that of the
making of books there is no end"
These cheerful references to the
baby greatly pleased the audience and
added to the popularity which the
American ambassador had already at
tained.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
Putting II Flat.

When Thomas T. Crittenden was
governor Of Missouri he had a colored
hostler who always. stood much in awe
Of his employer. One OF his traits was
that he was unduly apologetic about
trifles; but one night, when the gov
errors favorite horse died, the old
negro was in dire dilemma, and the
case apparently was beyond the mans
power OF palliation. He wandered aim
lessly about the stable yard for long
time, fearing to break the news to his
employer. Finally he mustered suffi-
cient courage to approach the gov
ernor. When he had turned his hat
around several times In his hands and
had swallowed equally as often, he
said:
"Guv'nor, that yere black boss OF
yours amt a-goin' to live berry long"
The governor looked in surprise and
asked:
What makes you think that, Ben ?'
"Case he am dead" the negro said
laconically.-St. Louis Republic.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
MAN OF MANY PARTS.
Painful Confession Of One who OF.
nciates rs Baseball Umpire and
What He Gets.

A pale, emaciated man sat in an OBJ
scure corner of the hotel lobby. His
features were drawn and haggard, and
apparently he preferred to be alone
with his thoughts. Finally commu-
NEGATIVE individual took an adjacent
seat and made timely remark about
the weather. The pale man was slow
to respond. He made an inarticulate
reply that did not seem to entirely
satisfy the talkative person, says the
Detroit Free Press.
SIN trouble, I reckon" observed the
latter.
mo, nothing unusual" was the re-
Spouse.
Family matter?"
"No," was the short reply. IF you
must know, I'm a baseball umpire.
That means, I'm several things. As
Shakespeare says: One man in his time
plays many parts But don't think
Shakespeare knew what he wrote, else
he would have given the baseball UNI
pire especial distinction. Talk about
your anatomical wonders. If could
do half the feats that the kind bleach
ers assign to me l would endeayor to
please patrons and players. Kindly
mark the different roles that are as
signed to me and then wonder why
dime museum managers do not grab
me.
"rhere's a man on third, member
of the home team. A ball Is knocked
close to the base line, and see it foul.
Some Of the wild-eyed bleachers, whose
vision is distorted by prejudice, madly
dispute my decision. That is where
am lobster
"Another close decision comes up a
few minutes later. A howl is raised,
and amid the cries the fondest one
is 'Robber,' Thief and Villain This
is what they call 'hold-up,' and /
am denounced as 'highwayman.'
81 have sometimes been called a
banana peddler,' cheap guy
skate the worst that ever happened
and traitor. Occasionally, where l
favor the home team, i am peach
[ very seldom assume that form, how
ever. 1t would take me until mid.
night TO enumerate my titles. Now
what's making me thin is to discover
just what | am.
II guess you're TT" laconically
remarked the communicative individ.
| ual