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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19
A Shooting at Cuba.

On Monday night last William
Sweetin and man by the name of
Balcha became involved In a quar-
rel at Cuba over family matters
and several pistol shots were ex-
changed, with the result that both
men were seriously wounded,
Sweetin probably fatally. Sweetin
and Balcha live across the street
from each other and about Z
o'clock Monday evening they
both had several words, and
Sweetin is reported to have gone
across the street and commenced
shooting at Balcha, hitting him in
the left thigh and also in the calf
of the other leg. Balcha is said
to have been squatting down behind
a fence, and Sweetin could not
get fair shot at him.
|, After Sweetin had fired couple
of shots, the report goes, when he
started to return across the street,
Balcha rose and fired shot from q
80 caliber revolver at him, the
shot taking effect in the back of
the left thigh or hip, the ball rang
ing through and lodging on the
other side. Sweetin started to
turn and secoud shot struck him
in the forehead between the eyes,
penetrating the outer skull bone
and lodging in the cavity between
the outer skull bone and the brain.
Sweetin is said to be in a critical
condition, while the wounds of
Balcha are reported not serious
Steelville Mirror.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19
Deception as to the Issue.

The campaign has progressed
far enough to show that the Demo-
cratic party puts forward the ques-
ton of imperialism as a blind to
cover the election of free silver
President. Nobody is able to To-
cate what are called imperialistic
tendencies. They are not embod-
led in any platform or avowed by
and candidate. Ten different nom
inees for President are in the field,
and not one represents the princi-
pie of imperialism. Senator Nor
gan, of Alabama, though u Demo-
crat, says bluntly that there is ''no
such ISSUE" Dust is blown IN the
eyes of voters to obscure the real
issue, which is precisely the same
as in 1896. Bryan as President
would favor the surrender of SOW
ereignty in the Philippines and
probably in Porto Rico. Thst,
the Democrats pretend, wouldsave
the country from the threatened
imperialism, though they do not
explain how we escaped the past
cessions of territory. But would
Bryan stop there with the Kansas
City platform, the complete reaf-
firmation of the Chicago platform
Not at all. He would do every
thing possible for the free coinage
of silver from the moment of his
Inauguration.
Free silver is discredited by the
splendid prosperity that has come
under the gold standard, Demo-
cratic leaders dare not make an
other direct fight for it. So they
have rugged up a sham issue be
hind which they hope to carry out
their old scheme of currency de.
basement, and to make what costs
45c the legal equivalent of 100c,
Imperialism is an efigy, stuffed
with straw, but free silver in case
of Democratic success in Novem-
Der will be William j. Bryan in
the flesh, the free silver enthusiast,
pledged to destroy the gold stan.
dard just as soon as he can get al
Lit. As President Mckinley sayi
lin his letter Of acceptance: ''I
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

will he noted that the demand is
for the Immediate restoration of
the free coinage of silver. at Is to l.
If another issue is paramount,
this is immediate. 1t will admit
of no delay and will suffer no post
ponement." A vote for Bryan is
a vote for a debased dollar, and
has no more application to the
question of imperialism than to
any other fiction of hypocritical
pretense.-Globe-D Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

The Democratic primaries in
this county last Saturday were ex-
ceedingly tame, owing to the few
contests over the nominations.
The light vote cast shows the
lack Of interest the party took in
the cut-and-dried proceedings.
The ticket nominated is just what
was expected, and there is nothing
about it that shows . superiority
to the ticket the Republicans
have In the field.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

The only arguments the Demo-
cratic papers have as yet brought
against Joseph Flory are mere
assaults upon the personal record
Of all honest man. Flory's public
record is unassailable.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

it be fair to him to pay him back.
in dollars whose purchasing power
had been diminished to less than
one>half! The election Of Bryan
would, inevitably, force down the
standard value of the dollar and
the farmer-depositor will be the
heaviest loser.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

Anyone can see the immediate
benefits of a tariff duty on lead by
taking a tip to the Flat River lead
district, or even to Irondale, in
our own county. Will you vote
to kill this great industrya
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19
Cheapeninq of ''Cattie" Loans.

The feeding of hogs and cattle
with corn, or the conversion of
corn into hog and cattle flesh, has
developed remarkably the last
three years as feature of farming,
and it is responsible for a large
share of the increased consumption
of corn. The individual stimulat-
ing cause has been the cheapening
of money due to the sound money
victory Of 1896.
This has enabled farmers to
make loans secured by their cattle
and hogs, and by use of such funds
tokeep their corn for feed and for
raising hogs, instead of selling it.
Four years ago this cattle paper
was not looked on with any favor
in the East. Now from forty to
fifty million dollars annually are
loaned on it by Eastern brokers.
The abundance of money in the
Western banks seeking investment
has forced competition in the plac-
ing Of these cattle paper loans ua-
til now they are taken at three
and four per cent less than form
erly. OF course this both tends
10 Increase the demand for corn,
and to render its price more stable
for instead Of throwing corn on
the market 1t the harvest season,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

The way for the farmer to figure
out how the trusts affect him is to
compare his present bank account
with that of former years.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

The Bryanits can not get away
from the 40 cent dollar issue, as
their candidate stands on three
platforms each containing a rotten
money plank.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19
COUNTY TICKET.

For Representative,
GEO. e. BRECKENRIDGE:
For County Judge-1st district.
JULES F. BOYER.
For County Judge-2d District.
F. e. COLE.
For Prosecuting. Attorney,
bI. E. RHODES.
For Treasurer,
r. NJ. DEGGENDORF.
For Sheriff,
GEO. F. PATTERSON.
For Collector,
P. e. DOUGHERTY.
For Assessor,
J. F.. WILLIAMS.
For Surveyor,
H. HAWKINS.
For Coroner,
CHARLES WILLIAMS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

Under Democratic rule t'militar-
ism" is represented by Coxey
armies marching over the country
hunting for work and something
tn eat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19
CHARLES WILLIAMS.
No one is complaining of the
gold standard these days.

Lead at o.. IS is an incentive for
the miners Of this section to vote
the Republican ticket.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

A vote for the Republican ticket
means that you are in favor of four
years more Of prosperity.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

Even the most vigorous and hearty peo-
pie have at times feeling of weariness
and lassitude, To dispel this feeling take
HERBINE: it will impart vigor and vital
ity. Price soc. For sale by F. x. Tesa.
dale.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-09-19

Only first-class Job Printing is turn
ed out at this office. Give us trial.
Evening star., 1900-04-25

deed. it may be said that the best laid
plans of men, like those Of mice, gang
aft agley.'
But good rules have somewhat of gen.
eral application. and one of the best of
rules is that man should do his full duty
in whatever sphere it may have pleased
fortune to call him. Overnice calculations
must always be left to chance, for. whether
it is or not, chance, or fortune, or what you
please, always plays part.
Take the case of Mr.. Mckinley. He had
presidential aspirations for at least eight
years before he was nominated for the office.
but he did not foresee, and certainly could not
have arranged, the situation that developed
to his advantage. The Wilson botch
of a tariff bill made him his partys candi-
date in 1896. He had shining personal
merits and a well tested capacity for al
fairs. but those qualities alone would not
have carried him to victory. The free trade
democracy, by falling down with its COM
mission to revise the tariff, had made pro-
lection again the issue, and he was the
foremost champion of protection in the
field.
Nineteen hundred and four is a weary
while away. But 1900 is at hand and the
man. in either party. who meets the de-
mands of the present situation with the
best that Is in him for the whole country S
sake, will not injure himself for now or
for hereafter.
Evening star., 1900-04-25

As the weeks slip by without action by
the Senate on the pending telephone legts-
lation a fear is born that this important
feature of the Districts yearly congress
slonal grist may be overlooked or crowded
out. The demand on the part of the people
for an opportunity to secure telephone ser
vice at reasonable rates is virtually unani-
nous As far the citizens themselves
have spoken at the Capitol not dissenting
voice mas been heard The protests against
this proposed remedy for the existing
evils have come exclusively from the es-
tablished company. 1t is to be assumed,
therefore. that the Senate District commit
tee, when it does act, will report favorabIy
upon the bill Incorporating a rival teIenhona
company, which has already passed the
House. favorable report is virtually
certain TO be followed by favorable action
by the Senate. The only danger in the way
Is lnacJon. which should by no means be
permitted to destroy the chances of this
bllIs passage before adjournment this
spring The subject does not REQUIRE fur
ther study 1t has been thoroughly investi-
gated from every possible point of view
The committee understands its every nbase
and bearing Delay is in the interests of
the old company and against the interests
Of the people whose telephone charges con-
tinue 10 run at exorbitant rates Hundreds
perhaps thousands Of others are hampered
because they cannot afford to hire tele-
phones at the extortionate prices charged
by the old company. II is impossible to
measure the damage to the community
which indefinite delay involves The issue
is well made up between relying upon the
courts TO enforce the already assaiied man.
date of Congress or to charter a corpora-
tion willing and bonded to perform the re-
quired service for the low rates permitted
by modern conditions. Under the circum-
stances 1t IS not to be believed that much
more time will be lost in holding the mat
ter in allegiance
Evening star., 1900-04-25

affairs, his intimates were with scholars
rather than with politicians. and the Presi-
dent consulted with the accomplished head
of Johns Hopkins University about the ap-
pointment. The selection is so good that
the political leaders of Maryland, as well
as the scholars of the state. applaud 1t.
The authorship of the island has been
bestowed upon a man who for thirty years
has given excellent account of himself
in this governments service, and has been
promoted several times for efficiency. Mr..
Garrison is not politician, nor does he
swing to the coattails of a politician. He
will be familiar with the duties Of his new
office from having performed duties of a
similar character in the Treasury Depart
ment. and everything gives assurance that
he will in every way fully justify his ap-
pointment.
May this justly be called carpet-bag gov
ernment for the new possessions? Does it
reveal any paucity of the proper material
in this country for filling the important
places in the new possessions with those
who by virtue of character and capacity
and the mastery of American methods of
doing business will thoroughly redeem this
governments obligations before the world?
Evening star., 1900-04-25
UfiIiziur Admiral Dewey.

A remark is attributed to David B. Hill
which presents the Dewey boom in a new
light Mr.. Hill is of opinion that Mr.. Bryan
will be nominated at Kansas City. but ad-
vises that Admiral Deweys aspirations be
treated with marked respect by the demo-
Gratis, so as to invite the sympathy and as
sistance of the admiral and his friends after
the presidential campaign has formally been
inausurated. In this way Admiral Dewey
may be used to bring grist to the Bryan
mill.
The trouble with this suggestion is that it
puts poor appraisement upon the hero,
and misinterprets the spirit of the country.
What influence may Admiral Dewey be ex
pected to exert in the campaign if he is not
himself a presidential candidate? What
reasons will he give for urging the election
of Mr.. Bryan over Mr.. Mckinley? Will the
country accept him as an authority on the
financial question. the tariff question. the
trust question, the question of the reor-
ganization of the Supreme Court. or the in
itiative and referendum? Is he in agree
ment with Mr. Bryan on the question of ex-
pansion? Does he disapprove of the Presi-
dents course in the Philippines? If so, in
what respect? Does he disapprove of the
effort to put down the insurrection by force
"a
has been faulty in conception and execu-
ton? And what would have been his own
plan of procedure?
Admiral Dewey a presidential candi-
date, announcing with the bluntness of a
man at arms that he would like to hold the
office of President and believes himself
qualified to fill it, may give good cause for
mingled regret and amusement, but he still
holds in his character of hero the regard of
all the people. And there are some people
who would be sincerely glad to see him in
the White House. But transform him into
mere advocate of Mr.. Bryan: put him on
a level with the ten thousand and more
stumpers who will be urging Mr. Bryan's
election: convert his uniform and his four
stars into partisan asset. and to be used
against the party which stands for the COM
plete utilization of the fruits of the victory
of Manila bay. and what influence may Ad-
miral Dewey be expected to exert on the
campaign? Shall we not see the country in
deeper regret than ever that one of our
most attractive and admired national fig
ures should have fallen into the hands of
political schemers?
Evening star., 1900-04-25
Presidential Calculations.

One reason given for Gov. Rooseyelt's q
disinclination to stand for the vice presi-
dency is the fear of an unfavorable effect
on his presidential fortunes in 1904. One
reason given for ex-senator Hills willing
ness TO accept Mr.. Bryan this year is his
desire TO forward his own presidential for
tunes for 1904. Mr.. Hill is said to have
satisfied himself that II Mr.. Bryan is nom
mated and again defeated a reorganization
of the democratic party will be imperative,
and that his own star may rise again.
AS the watched pot never boils the too
carefully nursed presidential boom never
booms- The road to the White House is
strewn with the bones of ambitious men
who pressed on too eagerly, or tarried on
the way too cautiously. The goal has
been sought by many. but, necessarily, has
been reached by but few. 1t would be i'm
possible to lay down any rule for aspirants.
Men have schemed and maneuvered for
years without securing even a nomination,
while others have come with a rush, like a
quarter horse under the whip, and carried
off the honor to their own and the country's
surprise. In this matter In particular, in
Evening star., 1900-04-25
Our "Spendthrifto Armx.

1t would be well if the War Department
We're to publish a statement of the amount
of money held by the American army pay
masters in the Philippines on the account
of the enlisted men. Such showing. if an
instance which has come to light through
private sources is at all characteristic of
the situation, would go far to dispel an
ugly charge which the anti-expansionists
have. for their own narrow purposes,
brought against the American soldiers
abroad. From time to time it has been de-
clared that the army of pacification has be-
come dissolute. drunken, extravagant.
reckless. The rapid growth of the liquor
business in the city of Manila has been
cited as positive evidence that the army
service in the Philippines is debauching the
American younth in the ranks Even uglier
assertions have been made to the same gen.
eral effect. One of the most emphatic of
the Atkinsonian pamphlets turns this i'm
putation over and over as a delectable
morsel for American mothers, wives and
sisters.
Major Sternberg, a paymaster of the
army stationed at Iloilo, in the course of
letter to friend in Washington says that
the soldiers within his Jurisdiction had, dur
ing the six months ending December 81, de-
of their pay for that period, this represent
ing only the troops stationed on Panay and
Negros Islands. There may be fewer temp
tations in Iloilo than in Manila but all of
the American troops in Luzon are by no
means stationed at the capital. 1t is fair
therefore, to assume that the condition re-
ported by Major Sternberg is virtually rep
resentative of that elsewhere in the archi-
pelago in this respect Surely this can not
be a very disSolute army, one that can
save out of its meager pay hundreds of
thousands. probably millions of dollars
There must be very large proportion of
sober, decent men in the ranks of such a
force. The extravagant. reckless ones
must be the marked exceptions.
Why not, therefore,. a complete publica-
ton Of these private banking accounts Of
the men in the Philippines? 1t will unques-
tionably explode one of the meanest of all
the despicabie lfbels which have been
poured heartlessly and maliciously upon
the American army. causing untold grief to
the homefolks and shame to the honest citi-
zens who have instinctively felt their falsity
and yet could not specifically disprove
them.
Evening star., 1900-04-25

From the Chicago Record.


If 1.-The glory Of woman Is her hair" a
sweet voice runs the favorite a close race
for first place in estimating the value of
feminine charms. 1t is an encouraging cir
cumstance, therefore. to learn that a So
ciety for improving the speaking voice has
been organized in New York and that II
promises to accomplish practical results in
softening and mellowing the tones of the
women Of Gotham. OF course it is not
alone the voices of women that are harsh
and unmelodious; mems vocal methods also
need reforming. But 1t is among women
that strident, high-pitched notes are most
frequently heard in ordinary conversation.
and 1t is reasonable that the reform should
begin with them. Moreover, when the
voices of the mothers have become more
naturally melodious their sons will gain
some OF the Improvement, partly by hered-
ity and partly by example.
1t Is greatly to be hoped. therefore that
the society In New York will not only sue
ceed at home, but extend Its influence all
over the country until a disagreeable voice
shall become the exception.
Evening star., 1900-04-25
Civil Service in the New PossexsiOns

The Star yesterday spoke a word of praise
for the spirit in which the President
had filled the two important offices of As
sIstant Secretary Of the Navy and Assist
ant Secretary Of the Interior. Is not
word of praise equally due for the spirit in
which he is filling the more important
places in Porto Rico?
From the spOilsman's viewpoint. the Office
or governor of the island was thrown
away Why go to Massachusetts for the
man? The Bay State was certain TO go re-
publican this year. Why not have be-
slowed the office upon some man from the
debatable territory. and thus have realized
on it for the presidential campaign? The
President seems not to have thought of
this at all. One may infer from the Sc
lection he made that his whole object was
to fill the place with man of the highest
character and OF demonstrated fitness for
Its important duties. Mr.. Allen had come
closely under his observation. and having
found him faithful over few things he
decided to put him over many.
DR.. Hollander for treasurer Of the island
was selected for a similar reason. Mary
land. IL Is true, Is a debatable state but
DIR. Holander is not a politician, and had
no pull Of a political description. Being a
teacher, though with experience In outside
Evening star., 1900-04-25
Ups and Downs.

Here's to the feller that's down on his luck,
The feller that's doin' his best
An strivin an waitin an keepin' his
pluck
An putin his wits to the test.
The person who basks in prosperitys glow
Has hand-shakes and cheers without end
But the felter that's down on his luck
well, you know.
He's the chap that's in need of friend.
Our fortunes are subject to change, day by
day
At least philosophers vow;
And judgin' a man doesn't really pay
By his fame or prosperity now
So, If you are wise, you will make it q
plan
Your courtesy never to drop:
Fur the feller that's down on his luck is
the man
Who is due to be some day on top.
Evening star., 1900-04-25
VIII Not Reverse Precedents.

From the PhiIadeIphia Press.
Senator Burrows of Michigan has right
to felicitate himself on the decision of the
United States Senate in the Quay case.
The narrow vote by which Mr.. Quay's claim
was rejected will probably lead some other
claimant under a similar appointment to
reopen the case at some time, but an impair
tial Senate. with their judgments Quickened
by the argument and citations of Senator
Burrows great speech. will never consent
to reverse the judgment of the Senate in
the kenney Johns, the Mantle, the Corbett
and the Quay cases.
Evening star., 1900-04-25
In Sympathy.

Did you say that you love to watch the
buds Of spring unfolding on the trees and
to hear the merry birds chirping as they
hoped from bough to bought" asked the
man with cold cast of countenance.
Yes" said the enthusiast. That's what
1 said. l suppose you have no sympathy
in such matters
"Yes. + have lots of it. 1 was just about
to show my sympathy by telling you one
of the best remedies for coughs. colds. sore
throat and hoarseness that the drug store
can produce"
Evening star., 1900-04-25
All=W00l Thin Black Goods ait
49c. q Yard.

There shoppers wo this the year. looking
thin black materials and instances unable find them
We stocked with line of eaherweght
wooens which know be the best that buyer could possibly
purchase throughout the markets They American make from
beginning end which equal foreign goods loom
ed at such a low price this:
4onch Awool Black Baste 4oinch Awoo Black Albatross
42nch Awoo Black Etanne Awoo Black Nuns Yelling,
5onc Awoo Black Imperial Feaheregt Serge and 4nch All
wool Black Crepon
priced a 4oc yard.
Evening star., 1900-04-25
The Strike FaIIacy,

From the Philadelphia North American.
In Chicago 10000 workmen are idle and
4.JOO people are actually on the verge of
starvation because a few men have deter
mined that nobody shall work until they
get the wages they demand. The strike,
like all strikes, Is injuring only the work.
ers- They lose all when they lose wages.
The employers whose operations are sus-
pended are not starving and are not trying
to kill one another.
Evening star., 1900-04-25

The mems wear is very loud this
spring. said the salesman. soothingly.
Il should say 50. A man can't get
necktie or a colored shirt any more that
doesn't look as If his wife had bought it
for him.
Evening star., 1900-04-25
SHOOTING STARS.
His ADDrehenSiOn.

do you mean to tell me you do not re-
gard public Office as a public trust?
well" answered Senator Sorghum, 'I
don't like to hear it said in just that way.
Whenever you say anything about trusts
and office-holding in the same sentence
people are SO likely to get suspicious
Evening star., 1900-04-25
A Feeling of Resentment.

Did You do anything to celebrate Shakes
peares birthday this weck?'
Il should say net" answered the man
with the big diamond and the fierce mus
taChe. "a man who wrote those box office
frosts like Macbeth and King Lear ought
to be glad he's Twin without askin' for any
celebration