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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
Round About Us.
EYEWITNESS.

Irwin King, one of the oldest citi-
zens of Douglas County, was shot and
killed by his wife one day recently.
The saw mill Of Gus Funk, at An
napolis, was burned on the night CT
the 14th inst. Loss about $500.
The vote for Coroner ia Jefferson
County resulted in a tie and also in
much discussion as to how the mootcd
question should he settled.
Fred Cornwell, former Farming
ton boy, who is p-act cling law in the
island of Porto Rico, was recently
elected to the Porto Rican Congress by
large majority.
II. 7. Cantwell has planted $500
peach and $40 pear trees on his farm
six and Il half miles northwest Of
Pennington. 1t is his intention to
set the orchard with IL, 900 trees.
The 5-year-old son of E. J. Gills, of
Bourbon. No.. was killed on the 10th
inst. by being kicked in the breast by
a mule The accident happened
| while the child was watching the
| mules running about in the stable lot.
The diamond drills which have been
at WOrk near bismarck Tor SeVeffal
weeks past have, thus far, failed to
reveal any lead in that vicinity. Neith-
er has the drill which the Iron Noun
tain Company had On Cedar Creek To-
Gated any mineral. 1t is the intention
of the Company to thoroughly prospect
the Belieyiew Valley, but this will
not be done until next spring.
One of the stockholders of the Illi-
nois Southern railway told Us Wed
nesday that their civil engineer was
now going over the route between
Chester ILL.,, and Irondale. Mo-, for
about the third time, and as soon as
his preliminary survey had been made
the regular surveying corps would be
put ut work. The road. he says, will
be extended at an early date to Iron
dale by way of Pennington aud Flat
River. At present the road is not
paying, and the owners think the ex-
tention will greatly swell the gross
receipts OF the road. 1t will not fol
low the old grade. he further stated
for that was an altogether impractic-
able route, owing to the heavy grades
i-Farmington Times.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
Taxlnu Franchises In Missouri.

A Democratic paper states that
a franchise tax law has been franz
ed and will be offered, as soon as
the Legislature assemblies, by the
Representative from Dayiess Coun-
ty, where Gov-elect Dockery re-
sides. The provisions of the bill
are not given, but they are cover
ed, of course, by the Democratic
state platform adopted June 6 last.
The plank referredto is rs follows:
s'We believe all corporations doing
business in this state should bear
the just proportion of taxation.
We therefore demand the taxation
of all corporate franchises, both
domestic and foreign, doing busi-
ness IN this state" Nothing more
sweeping has been proposed any
where in taxing corporate franchis-
es and it will be instructive to see
how this direct, unequivocal pledge
is redeemed in the session that
opens in January. No franchise
can be allowed to escape if the
platform is carried into effect; but
it must be admitted that the word
eff" used in connection with the
Legislature of Missouri, is a little
word of immense possibilities.
The announcement in the Demo.
cratic paper referred to goes ON to
say that "those who tell of the
plan say that passing this law the
managers expect to run over Will
liam H. Phelps, legislative repre-
sentative of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad" 1t not exactly encour-
aging to discover at this early per-
iod an individual animus in the
matter. The Democratic platform
promises to tax all corporate fran
chises, domestic and foreign, and
if it accomplishes nothing more
than to discipline Col. Phelps fol
saying that there are other promi-
nent Democrats who suck eggs in
the Jefferson City lobby there will
be a fearful discrepancy between
promise and performance. Pos
sibly Col. Phelps, or some of hi.
fellowIovers of eggs, had a hand
in broadening the basis of tha
plank so that it takes in everything
foreign and domestic, aconceptior
SO large that it may end in an epi
sode like that of Babel.-Globe
Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

The lease of life given to the
Missouri Democracy also extends
the interest payments on the state
school ssfund." By the time resti-
tuition has been made to the school
children of the state the rings
manipulation of this trust fund
will have cost the taxpayers more
in interest than the sum Of the
pricipal, and they must also have
taxed themselves to make good the
principal.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

In France the citizen pays tax
when he is born, when married,
when he dies, and for every act
between. Some years ago his
deputies and senator's labored for
two weeks in an effort to fEd
something new to tax and discover
ed that they had overlooked the en-
trance aud exits to and from his
house, and the air and light of
heaven used therein. He now pays
for the use of these in doors and
windows.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
Existing Mortgages Taxed.

Attorney General Grow, in an
opinion just handed in says:
II am of the opinion that amend
ment No. 3 will, if adopted, sub
jeet mortgages already i'll existence
to taxation under the terms of the
amendment.
1.-The amendment, No. 8, for
the purpose of taxation, makes the
mortgage al interest i'll the land.
The amendment declares the status
Of the mortgage for taxation ani
fixes its status as an interest in the
land. 1t is the plain intent of the
amendment to the constitution to
tax, an interest in the land, the
mortgage. The existing mort
gage is deemed an interest in the
real estate, and its value is assess
ed to the mortgage; the balance is
assessed to land owner. The mort
gagee, prior to the adoption of the
amendment, did not have vest
ed right of exemption from tax
ation."
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
Old Mines.

Hundreds Of people gathered at st.
J Joachim's Church, Old Mines, on last
Friday to witness the Ceremony OF
Confirmation conferred on class of
267, including nine converts. The
ceremony was performed by Most Rev.
Archbishop Kahn, of ST. Louis. He
was assisted by the Revs. J. j. Tam
rath, of st. Louis: VIM. Noonan, of
De Soto: J. G. Granville, Of POtosi,
and the Rector. EFT. Gallaher.
The altars were profusely ornament
ed with rare and beautiful plants by
the ladies OF the Parish.
EYE-WTTNESS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Congress will undoubtedly make
a heavy reduction in the war taxes
at the approaching short session.
The revenues are now SO large that
the cut can be made without incon-
veuiencing the treasury. The re-
duction will be welcomed, of coure,
but taking it.all round the war tax
has not been an oppressive to any
class. .....
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
FREE BLOOD CURE.


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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

We expect the Republic will get
10 worked up over its political re-
form movement in St. Louis that
by the time tho nominations are
made it will be ready to support Il
Jim Butler as the reform candi-
date for Mayor.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Congressman Vandiver's plur-
atty in tho Fourteenth district is
1907.
Thousands of Democrats who
voted for Bryan are now rejoicing
that Mckinley was re elected.
The next Missouri legislature is
going to tax all kinds of franchises
providing the lobby is willing.
1t is said by those who are con-
versant with the subject that booze
j. conducive to the political itch.
The renewed activity in the train
robbing industry is not necessarily
attributable to the reelection of
Mckinley.
Paradoxical as it may sound, we
belisve Bryan would have run bet
oer II ho had stayed at home during
the campaign.
Uncle Sam does not want any of
China's territory, but if he is fore
to take a slice he vii. be able to
take care of it.
II the Republican party keeps
expanding as it did in the recent
election it will soon be taking in
the solid South.
The newspapers have partitioned
China 80 often that they must be
getting it down to mighty small
plots by this time.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Gov. Stephens has appointed
two legislative commissions to Sin
yestioaten the books and thus show
the lying Republicans how honest
have tho Democrats been with the
pcoples' money. Each commission
M b composed Of three Demo
~ and ona Republ blican, and be-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Bryan says he is earning six
thousand dollars a year. This is
not equal to the presidential salary,
of course, but it shows that our
prosperity extends even into the
Salt River confines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

The official census figures for
Missouri give the population of
the state al 3,106, ,665. Washing
ton County's population is 1868.
In 1890 it was 13, 153, an increase
of LILO.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Ou1 Bryanite friends seem to
see ray Of hope in that alleged
80 per cent wage reduction by the
Steel Trust. However, no such
reduction has taken place.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Those horrid fits of depression. melan-
choly. low spirits. and sudden irritability
that sometimes afiict even good-tempered
people. is due to the blood being permeated
with black bile. HERBINE will purify
the blood restore health and cheerful
ness. Price soc. For sale by F. X.
Tesdalc.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

The government is selling off its
dead and down timber in the
northwest. 1t is not reported,
however, that Mr.. Bryan will be
included in the sale.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
Real Spirit of Christmas Giving.

"Our hearts are usually very much
larger at Christmas than our purses"
writes Edward Box of The Christmas
that Remains" in the December
Ladies' Home Journal. 1.-The desire
is to remember everybody that we
know. But our means do not general
ly allow US to do so. So we often pass
entirely by at Christmas people to
whoma simple Merry Christmas,' and
nothing more would mean Il world Of
cheer and igiit-heartedness. Because
we cannot give what We would like to
we think tstat we should not give at
| all. The truth is, whether we choose
to acknowledge it III so many words or
| not. that we have grown so cominerci-
| ally aud SO artificiaiiy minded in this
country that thousands of us are prone
to measure our Christmas presents by
the yardstick of intrinsic vai.se. or by
what the recipients viii! think of them.
| We seem to have entirely lost sight of
the fact that can always give some
thing. Aud il We gave that something
we would really come closer to the
real spirit of Christmas giving A
few cheerful words filled with that ex-
preston Of strong good will, that is
like sweet perfume. have meaning
that only few realize. There is
nothing so pleasant i'll this world as
! the feeling that one is remembered,
!, and this a few wrtten words will Of
ten convey more strongly than gift.
Yet We invariably put the sift first.
Our remembrance must take some
form. we think. other than a mere
verbal or written expression. And
that is the artificial within us: not
the natural. We seem to refuse to
believe that it is the simplest things
we do that have the greatest influence.
1t is the simplest Christmas that re-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Since the election is a thing of
the past st. Francois County Dem
ocratic papers have gone to fight
ing among themselves.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

McKinley's majority in Nebras-
ka is nearly eight thousand. The
ehemy's country made big expan-
sion at the recent election.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

1t is more than probable that
England will take her cue from
the United States than the United
States from England.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28
FIRE INSURANCE.

I am agent for the Orient Fire In
surance Co., of Hartford, Conn.,, and
respectly solicit your patronage in this
line. w. T. HUNTER, Potosi, Mo.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

The vote on Congressman in the
Thirteenth district is, Robb, Dem
ocrat, 23,753; Reppy, Republican,
20,5s1. Robb's majority, 3,16s.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

We will take several cords of good
wood on subscription. Bring it along
as soon as possible.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

fore the books are opened the
Republican members will be given
q dose of knock out drops, when
the Investigation" will proceed.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1900-11-28

Irwin King, one of the Oldest citi-
zens of Douglas County, was shot and
killed by his wife one day recently.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS

Newspaper men generally will regret
to learn that Joel Gambler Harris,
"UncIe Remus," has retired from the
editorial staff of the Atlanta Constitu-
ton. He has been connected with that
journal for quarter of a century, max
ing his first reputation thereon by his
folklore stories, and adding materially
to the prestige of the paper. During
this time, in addition to editorial exact
ions, he has published fifteen or six
teen volumes, which indicates wonder
full industry.
Mr.. Harris has saved competence
and retires to comfortable circum-
stances. He will not be idle, however,
as there is greater demand for his slit
erary wares" than ever. Indeed, the
increasing orders from publishers in
induced him to give up his editorial
Iabors.
But iournalism's loss in Mr.. Harris
is literature's gain, and we wish him
continued prosperity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
LEE ON THE STUMP.

A feature of the political campaign in
Virginia, to be actively inaugurated
next Monday, will be the appearance
on the hustings of Robert E, Lee, Jr,,
a grandson of Gen. Robert e. Lee, the
distinguished commander of the army
of Northern Virginia. Robert e. Lee,
Jr., is son of the late Gen, William
Fl. f, Lee, for several terms a member
of Congress from the Alexandria dis
trict and one of the ablest men who has
served Virginia in civil capacity since
the war. The name-sake of the great
Confederate commander is said to be
young gentleman of considerable cul-
ture and oratorical ability, and, bear
the name he does, will doubtless prove a
drawing card. baltimore Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
HOBSON's CHOICE.

The Navy Department has refused
the request of Naval Constructor Rich
mond P. hobson for permission to re-
turn to this country from the Asiatic
Station by way of Siberia and Europe,
says special from Washington. He
suggested this trip with view to in
specting and reporting upon the fortifi-
cations of Russia and the various dock
yards of Europe.
The naval authorities here evidently
did not deem the tour worth while, and
instructed Hobson to return home by
the most direct route. He will go at
once to the Naval Hospital at Brooklyn
for treatment and afterwards will be
assigned to some of the yards in charge
of the construction department,
Hobson's two requests made of the
Washington authorities recently have
been denied. One was to command a
detachment of marines in China, but
Rear Admiral Remey disapproved the
application, and said if Hobson was
able to go into the field he was able to
attend to the construction work at
Hong Kong and Manila, where his SER
vices would be in constant demand.
Hobson's trouble with his eyes has
been relieved, and it is expected that
he will notIong be detained at the
Brooklyn hospital,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
THOSE GOLD DEMOCRATS.

While it was most praiseworthy and
proper for the gold Democrats in 1896
to have nominated an independent
ticket, it is now direct act in behalf
of McKinleyism. A handful of those
persons under the name of Nationalist
met at New York on Monday last and
nominated Hon. Donelson Gallery, of
Louisiana, for President, and Archi-
bald Murray Howe, of Massachusetts,,
for Vice President. No matter what
may be the merits and qualifications of
the gentlemen named, they really re-
present no live issue that is before the
naople of the United States. Nash
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
WOMEN orrHE CoNFEDERAcY

The August number of the Confeder-
ate Veteran contains an article by
James d. Richardson, Jr., of Muir
freesboro, entitled Women of the Con-
federacy."
After studying at Vanderbilt and
graduating at the Cumberland Uniyer-
sity Law School, Mr.. Richardson went
to Washington several years ago, where
he has engaged in historical writing
and research, in which field he is rap
idly attaining favorable notice and re-
putation in the literary world.
He prepared the index of Hon. James
D. Richardson's Messages and Papers
of the Presidents, " labor of three
years, involving a vast amount of work
in the records and in the archives of
the Government.
He has been engaged for some time
on the index of work which Will
prove valuable contribution to Amer
lean history, and of especial interest to
the gallant men who followed the Stars
and Bars. It will be published next
March, and will probably be called
Executive Papers of the Confeder-
acy." The title is explanatory of the
contents of the projected history,
which will be awaited with considerable
interest by all those interested in the
real history of the 'lost cause"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
Public Sale.

VIII be sold before the courthouse door in
the city of Americas, on Tuesday the End
day of October, 1900, between the legal hours
of sale the following described real estate
to-wit: Three houses and lots in the city of
Americas fronting on Patterson street. and
bounded on the north by property of Robert
Jones and Sall1e Barnes, east by property of
Sall1e Parish south by Patterson street and
west by property of John Murray. Said
premises containing one acre more or less,
and is to be sold in parsels of one house and
lot at time, the highest bidder being tn
purchaser. Said property is to be sold as the
property of the estate of Margaret Jones for
distribution among the heirs, Terms of sale
cash, ROBERT JONES,
AGENT heirs of MARGARET Jones.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
P. B. WlLLIFORD,
BIOL IAOKSON STREET
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sumter Sheriff Sales.

viii be sold before the court house door In
the city of Americas, Sumter county Ga. be-
tween the legal hours of sale on the first
Tuesday in October 1900, the following des
cribed property, towtt;
Lot of land Number Three (3) and fifty
acres off of the north side of lot Number
-Four "a In the 10Th District of Sumter coun-
ty, Ga. Levied on as the property of John
B. holly to satisfy an execution issued from
Sumter superior court in favor of Albert G,
Drane VS., John Il. Holly. Property pointed
out by plaintiffs attorney and tenant in pos
session notified in terms of the law. 1his
Sept. LIST, 1900.
J. O. MACARTHUR Sheriff
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13

The President says in his letter the
national finance is secure so long as
those who adhere to this platform are
kept IN control of the Government. +"
Modestly put.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
A PPLICATION
A FOR TWELVE MONTHS SUPP ORT
GEORGIA-Sumter County.
To Whom 1t May Concern:

Whereas, Mrs. Emma Doughtie, widow of
e. c. Doughtie, late of Sumter County, de-
ceased, has, in terms Of law, made her APP
plication for years support, out of the es-
tate of her deceased usband, and commits
sioners have been duly appointed to assign
and set apart to her the same, who have
made their return to this office, andthe same
is now of file.
These are, therefore, to cite and admonish
all persons concerned to show cause, at the
of said County, why the return of the APP
praisers should not be NJ AIDE the judgment
of the Court, and application for twelve
months support should not be granted. This
the End day of September, 1909.
A. G. SPEER, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
A pMINIsTRAToR 5 SAFE

IA GEORGIA-SUMTER COUNTY.
VIII be sold, before the Courthouse door.
in city of Americas, and county of Sumter
first Tuesday in October, 1900, within the le-
gal hours of sale, under and by virtue of
authority granted by Ordinary of Sumter
county, Georgia; all of lot of land NO. g.
containing 202 IL acres, more or less, and
east half of lot No. 70, containing 101 IA acres
more or less. Sold as the property of Mrs.
E. w. Wallace, deceased, for purpose of
paying debts and distributing.
j. G. CARTER, Administrator
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
ppr.rg,ATrON

PPLICATION
A LETTERS OF DISMISSION
GEORGIA-Sum ter County.
J. H. Allen, administrator estate of r. E.
Cobb, deceased, has made application for
letters of dismissfon.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned whether kindred or
December term of the court of ordinary to
be hello the first Monday in December 1900
why said petition should not be granted as
prayed for. Witness my hand and oricial
signature, this Sept. 3rd, 1900
A. @. SPEER, Ordinary.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13

Frank Stanton gives us a most must
cal Jingle on "fSapin Time in Geor-
gia." Now, what does the Georgian
reap? Watermelon? Colt on? Peaches.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13

That woman who applied for a PEN
sion and found her long-lost husband
instead ought to be able to discourse
eioquently on the disappointments of
Life. New York Telegram.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13
A PUBLICATION LEAVE TO SELL.
~ GEORCSlA- GI1NnrI, Corr

Mrs. Emily Williams, Administrative es-
tate of H. j. Williams, deceased, has made
application for leave to sell lands of said
estate
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all parties concerned whether kindred or
creditors, to show cause on or before the
October term of court of ordinary to be held
the first Monday in October, why said petit
ton should not be granted as PRAYED for,
Witness my hand and official signature, this
Sept. 3rd 1900. A. G. SPEER Ordinary
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13

In spite of his Loudly proclaimed Phil
ippine principles, Senator Mason, of
Illinois, after some bashful demur, has
sneaked back to the Mckinley camp,
bag and baggage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13

hg on his vacation re-
oliver Fl. Horton, of Chi
% the Bureau of Charities
Pet car tickets and 1000 steam
Is to be used in giving daily
the poor children.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1900-09-13

Altucky Adjutant General who
expenditure of 5000 for
1866 for whisky Is IN a fair
pit with severe rebuke for
gpditures for onions.