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The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
Prizes for Counties.

Director General Averill of the OK.
position company returned Saturday
morning from ColumbiA, whore Friday
he attended meeting Of the exposi.
tion commission. The meeting WAS a
most successful one. The commission
decided to give three prizes for The
three counties making the best exhibits,
81 900 to the county having tho best
exhibit, $500 to the county having the
second best exhibit, and $3.50 for the
third best.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
EIGHT Miners Killed

By the Explosion of quantity Of
powder and the suffocating III mes that
followed eight men were killed in the
seventh level OF the Ludington haft Of
the Chapin mine, Suddenly there
was III nblo and smoke began pouring
from the mouth Of the shaft. Rescu-
ers hurried in to the mines as soon IS the
smoke cleared sufficiently and found
eight miners dead. The cause of the
explosion has not yet been determined.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
Raw and Row

Ray and Roy Burgess are two re-
marksble twin brothers lately living in
Auburn, N. Y. They are seventeen
years old, 5 feet 9 inches in height,
weigh 144 pounds eAch and are so much
alike that Roy has immigrsted to Ksene,
n. II. to acquire identity. Even the
Bertillon measurements failed to dis
tiDguish them, except by few scars.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
Heavy Snow.

Snow fell heavily Thursday through
out the central ard northern portions
Of North Dakota. A similar staIe Of
sifairs Is repsTted ia towns on the
jamestown Northern railroad. The
snow quickly molted. The oldest in
habitants cannot recall a simila occur
rencO in June.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
For Governor

1t was officially announced Thursday
that Mr.. M, r Cooper would next year
be candidate for governor on the
platform Of rigid enforcement of the
dispensary law. Mr.. Cooper was
member of the State board Of control
before being elected secretary Of state.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
ON HIS DEMOCRACY.
Senator McLaurin Says He Is a
Dis cipIs OF
HioH GRADE DEMOCRATS.
He Makes Lsr gthy R.py 10
Requests That He Show
Whrein He is Not
Rtpub icsn.

The following correspondence was
given out at BennettsVille with the
permission of Mr.. Clayton:
Florence, S g., June B. 1901
Hon John l.. McLsurin, Bennettsville. :. G..
Dear Sir: l have taken great interest in
the political outlook and as a matter OF in.
structien ask that you ciffereutiate between
your views, and the We've held by leading
Republicans. Most of us see no differences,
but perhaps you can show some difference,
80 please do it, as l am not inclined to con
denim you without q hearing.
Yours truly,
W. r. Clay ton.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
Fishernen Lost

Five fishing boats which went on
fishing cruise in Iceland waters have
been missing for two m onths and are
now believed to have foundered in
gale April 6. Their entire crews, num-
bering ~ men, are supposed to have
persisted, There is general mourning
the neighboring villages.
The Batesburg advocate. [volume] (Batesburg, S.C.) 1901-1911, 1901-06-12
TILLMAN TO TEE GOVERNOR

Yours respectfully,
John LowLdes McLaurin.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
4 B. CASE & cos Big Store,
Abilene, Kansas, is the Rally
ing point for shoppers For
IL, years this store has We'd
,:tL III tL;s oountu ond ad.

with all this county, and ad'
joining counties, in its tremendous
displays the year round. In particu'
lar it ranks as the greatest and most
complete store in the west. 1t has
spared no pains in making this
Springs display the most successful.
This is quickly seen Ny a walk
through the different departments
where thousands of beautiful and
useful things are displayed. Five large
rooms filled with seasonable goods.
Now would it not be we'll for you to
do your shopping nowP
We can give you the best attention
and fair treatment, whether for
$500 dress pattern or for penny
hat pin.
We urge you to come to this store
at once and do your shopping.
Price the lowest.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
with US.
For Two Dimes You
can Get Bargains.
What 20 Cents Will Buy.

What 20 Cents Will Buy.
Pompadour comb.
Bolt carpet binding.
Yard good mating.
Cotton bats.
Interlined celluloid collar.
Can French peas.
Can kornlet.
2 cans salmon.
Pound package gold dust.
Pound smoking tobacco.
Pound continental coffee.
S-lb box starch.
Can condensed milk,
2.gallon jug.
Yard extra heavy tucking.
Yard pants goods.
Yard embroidery.
Yard fine lace.
Battenbery pattern.
Pair boys suspenders. !
Yard dotted swiss for sash curtains
Brass extension rod.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Some of the Real Lit.
tie Things.

What One Cent Will Buy.
hat pin.
box tacks.
5 sheets writing paper.
5 envelopes.
bunch wire hat pins.
bone hair pin.
dozen invisible hair pins.
fish line.
Jack stones.
8 fish hooks.
bolt.
yard spool silk.
l dozen safety pins.
moulding hook.
2 boxes toy pistol caps.
lead pencil.
pen holder.
sponge.
pen point.
rubber eraser.
yard baby ribbon.
2 dozen hooks and eyes.
pair shoe laces.
pound salt.
top string
| school rule.
l sheet tissue paper.
2 bone collar buttons.
| celluloid collar button.
lamp wick.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
kBigLot Of Useful Things,
Little Thines..-Al J. B. CASES STORE,
This Page Sets Thousand Little Things in Order-Heps
to Guide and Make Shopping Easier
Certainly no Store in the West Ever Showed Many Little
b Things-as Well as the Pretty Goods-and
Prices the Lowest
TAX! this Paper MARX down JOS! VIA! |l NEED CONE N AND stay Az DAY.
TAX! this Paper MARX down @ WA! |1 N. CONE N An. STAY Al DAY.

Hammock hook.
Spool wire.
Cork screw.
Yard elastic.
Jap fan.
Colored border handkerchief.
Plain white handkerchief.
Yard rubber cord.
2 corset laces.
Dozen screws.
Package envelopes.
"a sheets writing paper.
Pen tablet.
Pencil box.
Egg heater.
Tea strainer.
Cake Spoon.
Dipper.
8 tin cups.
Measuring cup
Quart cup.
Market basket.
Fire shovel.
Yard No. 5 taffeta all silk ribbon.
8 beauty pins.
Dozen pearl buttons, all sizes.
Dozen dress buttons.
Spool crochet cotton.
Spool lustre.
5 yards baby ribbon.
Pair side combs.
Package gold eye needles.
2 spools silk twist.
Dozen Battenberg rings.
Spool Battenberg thread.
Battenberg pattern.
Towel.
Wash rags.
Tie holder.
Pair sleeve holders.
Dozen bone collar buttons.
lawn ties.
Yard lawn.
2 bolts narrow linen tape.
bolts cotton tape.
Skein mercerized floss.
6 pair shoe laces.
8 pair extra tubular laces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
See how MuchCheap.
er These Are.

Bunch forget-me-nots
Nice wreath for Children's hats
Can Salmon
Pound pure Rio coffee
Can pure fruit jam
Bottle Durkee's salad dressing
Can peas
Can French soup
dashboard
Fast black hose
Battenberg pattern
Yard sofa pillow cord
Pair curtain loops.
White curtain pole with fixtures
Yard embroidery
Yard lace
Yard inserting
Sewing basket
s inch mill file
Lamp shade
Pocketbook with chain
Wire cutter
Steel trowel
Photograph holder
Picture
Horn comb
Baby bib
Empress embroidery hoop
Pair Children's hose supporters
Fancy spiral end hat pin
Pair corset clasps
pompadour comb
Pair side combs
Yard silk elastic
Japanese fan
Embroidered handkerchief
Featherbone stock
Bolt carpet binding
Delineator
Butterick pattern
Pair celluloid cuffs
Yard best oil cloth
Fancy stick pin
Fancy necktie
Dozen clothes hooks
PAIRING knife
Shoe brush
Butcher knife
Ak handle
Pair shelf brackets
8 dozen spring clothes pins
Set tumblers
Columbia polish for Ladies' and
jhildren's shoes
Large bottle combination brown,
black and tan shoe polish.
Stand jelly dish.
Cream pitcher
Rockingham pudding dish.
Asbestos frying pan
Granite wash basin
Granite pudding dish
Bread pan
REFINED dipper
Funnel with sieve
Meal sieve
Wire clothes line
Tooth brush
China doll head
Wall pocket
Yard best Silesia
Yard percaline
Yard dress goods
yards zinc binding
Yard fine dimity
Roll cotton batting
Lady's vest
Child's vest
Yard linen canvas
Baby Cap
Hair bsrette
Large towel
Pair Boys suspenders
Pair Boys fast black stockings
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Some Things U s ed
every day.

What Two Cents Will Buy.
yard Valenciennes lace.
yard No. Ribbon.
thimble.
box mourning pin.
| harness buckle.
pint tin cup.
| asbestos mat.
milk skinner.
1R6 inch bolt.
good lead pencil.
/ hat pin.
bolt white Gotten tape.
cake toilet soap.
door hook.
picture nail.
dozen agate buttons.
beauty pin.
mustard spoon.
dozen clothes pins.
! yard Rubber cord.
box matches.
pair shoes laces.
Yard calico.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Some Articles Never
Were as Cheap.
What -Four Cents Will Buy,

Gilt metal slide.
Package washing powder.
Yard velveteen binding.
Scythe stone.
Curry comb.
Skein EE silk.
Single tracing wheel.
Yard No. 2 satin ribbon.
Yard No. 8 ribbon.
Yard valenciennes lace.
Yard torchon lace.
Small wash rag.
Bottle metaline.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
of town you oan easy you1 hy tracing
Thirteen is Unlucky
but what 13c buys
here isn't.
What l3c Cents Will Buy.

What l3c Cents Will Buy.
Soldering set
Screw driver
Hair brush
Whisk broom
Rockingham pitcher
Yard satin ribbon
Yard very fine valenciennes lace
Yard torchon lace
Yard embroidery inserting
Yard fine embroidery
Pair Infants hose--fast black
Is yards baby ribbon
Is packages wire hair pins
Bolt taffeta seam binding
Yard fine dress bingham
Is spools 5 yard silk
Good size buck towel
Yard silkoline
Yard black sateen
Yard red table cloth
Pair fine black or tan half hose.
Yard cashmere
Yard fancy plaid dress goods
Bolt finishing braid
Can best pumpkin
Can pure apple butter
Can salmon
Pound graham crackers
Bottle catsup
Can table apricots
Pound rope
Yard Lonsdale cambria
Yard Depims
Yard fringe
Pair Ladies' fast black hose
Brick best Goldfish
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09

ren's, ladies', mems.
Butterick pattern.
Can salmon.
Large cake toilet soap.
Can syrup.
Package minute tapioca.
Quart pickles.
Pound good pears.
Can fancy gooseberries.
Pound mixed candy.
Can veal loaf.
Fancy mackerel.
Pound fancy white fish.
Bottle horseradish.
Coffee pot.
Gem pan.
Pudding pan.
Dover egg beaten.
Potato masher.
White bowl.
Bottle machine oil.
Dipper.
Bottle household ammonia.
Frying basket.
Rolling pin.
Set Wallace Bros. teaspoons;
Hair brush.
Frying pan.
Comb case.
Towel rack.
Cuspidor.
Pocket match safe.
Two quart dipper.
China soap dish.
Iron spoon.
Set 6x8 steel shelf baskets.
Bottle vaseline.
Stove litter.
Ice chisel.
Pocket wrench.
Foot rule.
Bottle lie Pages glue.
Trowel.
Whitewash brush.
Trimming Pin for Hats.
Wreath for Child's hats.
Pair Mems dress socks.
Pair Mems suspenders.
Pair Boys suspenders.
Pair cuff buttons.
Pair cuff holders.
Dozen celluloid collar buttons.
Gold plated collar button.
Rope clothes line.
Gallon jug.
Gallon milk crock.
Churn, l0c gallon.
Wooden Pail.
Can oysters.
Pound fancy dried peaches.
Pair Infants hose.
Yard embroidery.
Yard point lace.
Roll cotton batting.
Ladies gauze vest.
Yard best outing
Yard fine bingham.
Yard cheese cloth.
Yard percale.
Yard ticking.
Yard cambria.
Child's vest.
Ladies' fast black hose.
Child's hose.
Yard valenciennes lace.
Yard torchon lace or inserting.
Paint brush.
Scrub brush.
Horn comb.
Shaving brush.
Stove brush
Rubber ball
Four yards Zinc binding
Rattle
Glass Kerry dish
Sugar bowl
Butter dish
Green glass jelly dish
Greer. glass tumbler
Boys pocket knife with chain
Checker board with checkers
Cube toilet pins
Skein imported Saxony
s yards zinc oil cloth binding
Spool best sewing silk
Dozen invisible hooks and eyes
Card large agate buttons
Yard pillow case lace
Yard good silesia
Yard dress canvas
2 yards No. 5 tafIeta ribbon
Yard satin ribbon
Spool Corticelli crochet silk.
Yard drilling
Yard pocketing
Yard India linon
Yard white goods
Yard lawn
Brass extension rod
Spool linen thread
Fancy stick pin
5 sheets waddIng
Lamp burner
Baby cap
Hair barelte.
IL s.
Big Store, Al
! <A.,~I 3~ %hA
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Only Two Cents Over
a Nickle.

What Seven Cents Will Buy,
Can Merry War I've.
Dozen kid curriers'.
Yard muslin.
Yard calico.
Yard best gingham.
Yard point lace braid.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Every Article a Bar
gain.

Every Article a Bar
gain.
What Eight Cents Will Buy.
A papers pins.
A boxes toilet pins.
Box writing paper.
Celluloid Comb.
Knife sharpener.
Screw driver.
Pipe.
Dozen dress stays.
Dozen steel pointed hair pins.
Bolt colored finishing braid.
Yard elastic.
Yard chenille for spikes.
Whip socket.
Tack puller
Whitewash brush
Varnish brush.
Toy garden set.
Iron handle.
Key chain.
Pair straw cuffs.
Rockingham bowl.
Double tracing wheel.
Wire brush rack.
Quart milk can.
Jelly mould.
Package envelopes.
Unliued pen tablet.
Pocketbook.
Yard best unbleached muslin.
Yard straw ticking.
Yard embroidery.
Yard S H & M skirt binding.
Yard waterproof brush binding.
No. 2 lamp chimney.
Yard pillow case lace.
Yard India linon.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
Articles You Need
Read These.

BEAD IneSe.
What Five Cents Will Buy,
Pound good prunes.
Spool thread.
Yard embroidery.
Yard torchon lace.
Pair work socks.
Yard calico.
Glass cutter.
B boxes tacks.
Can sardines.
Bunch yard finishing braid.
Box assorted hair pins.
Set dress stays.
Cake fancy toilet soap.
Bottle machine oil.
Package stove polish.
Flue stop.
Box upholstery lacks.
Good thimble.
Embroidery hoop.
2 dozen hooks and eyes.
Skein flo silk.
Skein roman floss,
2spools y. N. I. darning cotton.
pair good shoe laces.
picture nails.
Skein Zephyr.
Can little neck clans.
Can mackerel.
2 bars laundry soap.
Package corn starch.
Package laundry starch.
Pound soup beans.
Pound good rice.
Can Lye.
Yard muslin.
Yard cam brio.
Yard outing flannel.
Yard gingham.
Bolt linen tape.
Bone crochet hook.
Steel crochet hook.
Hair net.
Dozen kid curriers'.
Tape measure.
Skein carpet thread.
Dozen safety pins.
Paper good pins.
Fine comb.
Package gold dust.
No. l lamp chimney.
2 boxes double pointed tacks.
Towel.
Paint brush.
Scrub brush.
Vegetable brush.
Curling iron.
Bottle vaseline.
Match safe.
Comb case.
Bird cage hook.
Pair hinges
Pocket mirror.
Mouse tran.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09
A Quarter Goes a
Long Ways in Buy
ing Here.
What Is cts. Will Buy.

What rs cts. Will Buy. !
Pair baby moccasins, all colors. I
Bottle gilt edge shoe polish.
Box Honest John corn cure.
Combination shoe polish brown, /
black and tan. 4
Nice bunch Of flowers.
Package bicycle playing cards.
Large sewing basket. &
Crumb tray and brush. :
l4.quart bucket.
l4.quart dish pan. Z
Hand lamp, complete. \
Handsome glass medallion. =
Good hair brush. {
100 Japanese napkins.
Large mixing bowl. c
Shoe brush. n
White wash brush. 3
Paint brush. 10
Feather duster.
Box writing paper. a
Garden hoe. y
Large lunch basket. q
Razor strop. "
Shaving brush. N
1916 inch auger bit.
Patent can opener.
Carpenters square. :.
Set table spoons. Z
Set goblets. =
Set glass sauce dishes.
Good wire hustle. y
ONO dress shields. Y
Canfield's dress shields.
Good baby bib. q
Fancy hat pin. &
Spike belt n
Yard silk elastic y
Yard yelling =
japanese fan Z
Fine embroidered handkerchief y
Pair silk mitts
Pair Gotten gloves u
2 linen collars n
Pair linen cuffs =
Pair pearl cuff buttons
Fine stick pin e
Nice string neck tie "
Four-in-hand tic
Windsor tie a
spools 0 N T thread 4
Nazareth waist "
Pair ladies fancy hose !.
Pair chid's red, white, black or i
tan Hose "
Corset cover n
Pair children's muslin drawers :.
Pair Ladies muslin drawers =
Boys underwear, gauze n
Mems balbrlggan underwear y
Yard 40-inch wagon duck u
Nice fringe towel -
Fancy ladies' vest =
Pair black or tan socks v
8 lbs prunes
Can fancy cherries e
Can fancy apricots ID
Can lemon cling peaches n
Can pineaPples "
lbs pure Rio coffee "
lbs brown beans
packages laundry starch q
2 cans apricots u
Box fancy toilet soap 4.
Package Barnes oats
% ounces baking powder q
ID chocolate candy Cd
cans good corn ;.
cans best tomatoes
Bottle salad dressing
2 cans salmon e
cans peas n
! ID good Japan tea &
packages washing powder u
Pound Mocha. and Java coffee u
8 lbs best sailed crackers IN
Pint Olives e
Lady's brooch v
Butterlck pattern 4
Fancy belt buckle n
Pair Boston garters Z
Child's parasol w
Boys work shirt
Pair mems summer socks II
Pair ladies' drop stitch hose u
Pair mems white foot socks n
A stocking that will stand the boys *
Pair work gloves n
Bunch lily Of the valley -
Big stock Of roses, bunch zoe q
Yard good mating 81
Carpet sample for rug ID
Pair extra good suspenders. ID
Quart mustard pickles n
10 bars Standard soap y
pair work socks y
Bright teck neck tie a
A SOC pair Of suspenders y
Pretty hair barette
35c buys nice sailor
SOC buys a trimmed hat
75c buys fine child's hat
100 buys good trimmed hat
- -
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-05-09

Pie tin.
Beauty Pin.
Ironing wax.
Box double pointed tacks.
Tea strainer.
Yard silk covered hat wire.
Yard rubber cord.
Cake Beeswax.
funnel.
Pair shoe laces.
Bolt linen tape.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1901-06-19

ditnrcs, and, in order to make
ends meet, the school funds and q
good portion of the revenue collect.
ed on state interest fund account,
has been absorbed by the deficits
occurring in the general revenue.
The editor of the Monitor gets
around to our question as to what
was done with the 81, 800, 900 de-
rived from the sale of the school
fund bonds by saying that the
transaction is all right, and calling
us a liar on general principles. If
tho Monitor knows oil about it let,
it come out with an open statement
just how the s., 800, 900 was appli-
ed, it will not take more than a
few lines. As for dropping the
discussion of the school fund ques-
ton, as our friend in Salem ad.
vises us to do, we will say that it
is making Republican votes here in
Washington County and that we
intend to keep the matter before
the people.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1901-06-19

While the prosecution or perse-
cution, whichever it may be, of
w. II. Sullens, the former Repub-
lican circuit clerk Of Jefferson
County, charged with misappropri-
alton of fees while in Office, is being
Kept up, and an earnest effort made
to send hin, to the pcnitentiary,
down in a Democratic county to
south of us couple of Democratic
officials charged with the miscon>
duct of embezzling public funds are
resting serene and comfortable un-
der quashcd indictments. If Sullens
is guilty he ought to be punished,
of course; but in the light of what
has transpired within the range OF
our vision in the last few years it
looks as though all efforts at pun.
ishmcnt of alleged delinquent coun.
ty officials are being directed against
Republicans only. Rascality done
in the name of Democracy seems t
be afforded every protection.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1901-06-19

in. If the party in power in the
state cannot be reached for retri-
button, there is still an occasional
opportunity in the counties where
the Republicans are in the major
ity. For instance, in this county
next year Democrats will beasking
Republicans for their votes, while
at the same time they endorse the
act of their own party by which
the Republicans were deprived of
almost all representation in Con-
gress. Get a good lick in against
Democratic Imperialism by turn
ing down the Democratic county
ticket to the last man at the next
election. Men who will endorse
the acts of Missouri Bourbonism
should receive no faYors at the
hands of Republican voters of
Washington County.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1901-06-19

Latty.
1t looks as though the drouth has
dried up everything past redemption
in this locality. Wheat will only be q
half crop, and fruits are drying up and
falling from the trees, and unless it
rains soon no corn will be raised.
Miss Rose Matlock, daughter of W.
M. Matlock, Of this place, has just
graduated from the commercial col
lege at De Soto, and has secured a
position in the city clerks Office at
that place as stenographer.
Ellis Matlock, who is in the artil-
lery service of Uncle Sans regular
army iu the Philippine Islands, was
promoted corporal on Ma rch Sd last.
Cutting wheat is the order of the
day here.
Died, June s, 1901, Mrs. Mary NJ.
George, nee Matlock, consort of Sam
uel George, who preceded her to the
grave by six years. She was As years
of age. Mrs. George was reared in the
Roman Catholic faith, but was a men,
Der more by her work than by ritual.
Her remains were inferred in Souls
Chapel cemetery on the 9th inst. She
leaves three young sons, besides a
brother and three sisters, as we'll as a
host of friends to mourn her depar-
ture. w. NJ. NJ.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1901-06-19

Deaths from criminal violence
in the city of St. Louis last year,
says the Globe Democrat, number
ed ia, and chiefly from the indis-
criminate carrying of pistols. The
mortuary list as we'll as the criminal
costs item could be greatly reduced
by an effective state law that would
break up the pistol packing habit.
A law so framed that every dealer
in firearms should be required to
furnish the authorities with q
record of all pistols sold, and ,o
whom; giving power to investigate
such sale and tho confiscation OF
deadly weapons when found in un'
authorized hands, we believe would
prove the best way Of suppressing
the evil.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1901-06-19

labor than they are really able to
do, says ''Tha Only McQuitty, "
in his Rochel,ort Commercial in
continuing his crusade against the
penitentiary whipping post. Nc
Guilty, it will be remembered,
was an usher at the prison during
the Stephens regime. ''Meantime
the contractor WAKES rich on the
damnable and disgusting traffic
and builds up beautiful homes on a
foundation of shattered human
constitutions and at the expense of
the poor, hollow-eyed, half-fed
and cruelty whipped convict. Men
Of old Missouri, when the next
general assembly convenes make
a demand that this hellish practice
be abolished. See that a search
light is thrown upon the dark and
mysterious methods now in vogue
in that cesspool of damnation
known as the Missouri state prison,
and show the prison contractors
and their willing tools that the peo-
pie of this great state will not per-
NIT the building up of colossal for
tunes at the expense of human
blood-nay, human life. To the
Christian mothers throughout the
state we also appeal. 1t may be
that the boy whoprattled innocent
ly at your knees in the golden days
of childhood and whose lusty steps
you arc seeking to keep in the
straight and narrow path: it may
be that he, your hope and pride,
in a moment of anger may do that
which would condemn him to a
term in the state prison. Think Of
the anguish, misery and humilia-
ton to which he would be subject
ed, and use your efforts to have
this horrible instrument of torture
banishcd forever, as it should be,
and not only have it banished, but
seek the reason why it eyer exist.
ed."- California (Mo.) Herald.