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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

institutions" As The legislature
made appropriations and adjourn
ed last spring. the promise that
the outlook is favorable to do
something hereafter is not as ex-
hilarating as the governor fancies.
He says the beer inspection law
''will enable the state to properly
care for the blind, the deaf, the
insane, the feeble minded and
other unfortunate classes of our
people" The admission that all
is not we'll in MiSsouri's present
care of the unfortunate, and that
the last building season passed I'M
improved, fails to harmonizc with
the governors tone of enthusiastic
satisfaction.
The governor refers to other
high achievement in the future
tense, when he says ''the levy to
meet the public debt will be great
ly reduced if the existing system
of school certificates is continued
by the people," That amendment
creates new tax of 3 cents on the
500 valuation. whereas the pres
ent constitution says the interest
tax shall cease entirely when the
bonded debt is paid off. BY IL
censc of language peculiar to a ring
of thirty years sanding, Gov.
Dockery presents new tax in the
light of reduction. In all prob
ability the voters of Missouri will
knock out that amendment by an
immense majority. They are not
anxious to vote new and perpct-
nal tax upon themselves, and at
the same time give constitutional
status to such Il hrazen financial
fraud as the certificates of indebt-
edne>>, which are not bonds, nor
any other form of obligation recoy-
nlZed elsewhere on earth. On the
whole, the 90, errors New Years
exhibit is calculated to make tax
payers swear and unfortunate
classes groan.-GIuhe- Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
Watch st. Louis.

The Greatest Worlds Fair the
world has ever seen will he held at
St. Louis in 1903. To keep in
touch with the work Of prepara-
ton for this great Worlds Fair
and to get all the news of all the
Earth, every reading person should
at once subscribe for the great
newspaper of St. Louis, the Globe
Democrat. 1t stands prc-eminent
and alone among among American
newspapers. and acknowledges no
equal OF rival. lis circulation ex-
tends 10 every state and territory
of the Jnica, to Canada and Mex
leo, and to every part of the W orld
where there ale readers of the En-
glish language. 1t ought to be in
your home during the coming
year. See advert -sement else
where in this issue.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
The Real Tests of Government.

Accepting Governor Dockery' $
statement that tine states finances
are in excellent condition and that
the states business has been econ
omically managed, the case for
the Democratic party has not yet
been won.
Economical and honest manace-
ment of the states business affairs
is the primary duty of an admins
tration. The least to be expected
of it is that it will not squander or
steal the public money.
But the real question concerning
Il partys administration is, what
has it done for the people! Has
it promoted the public interests as
opposed to all special interests
Has it protected the public rights
against all assaults! Is there Il
fair distribution OF taxes!
Does or does not the lobby dom
mate the legislature and control
the Democratic party machine!
Read the testimony in the Card.
well case and the reports of the
Legislative se> >sions.
Are The taxes fairl, distributed
Compare The taxation of fran
chiSed corporations in St. Lnui,
| with the taxation of real estate.
Read the report of the Stale BCarc
eft Equalization.
These are the acts b> which tn,
Democratic administration must bt
Judged. These are the vital Test,
Of government. The people can
nnf he deceived by SNUG phrase,
ahuu, honesty in handling none,
What will the Democratic part
Of the state do with the leyi>lu,iv,
! bHryain c.,lnipr> and what will i
do with It's inbhyist- and the ma
chine n!Iips of the lobby Post
Dispatch (Dem.).
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
Talk of Penny Postage Is Folly.

Ii seems like very plain hnsi-
ness proposition that so long as the
post office department is not pay
ing expenses The country is not
ready for IL reduction in rates of
postage.
1t may be also added that. even
though the postal department were
earning Il surplus, it would he TN
wise to adopt penny letter postage.
Any surplus that may accrue from
correction in the abuses in second
class mails shn' ld he Immediately
applied t" making much needed
improvements in the service.
On this question public senti
ment is with Congressman Loud.
chairman of the House post Office
committee. The United States
has the cheapest, most extensive
and most efficient postal system in
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

Every Democratic county clerk
in Missouri got about cord of the
pamphlets containing the ''expert-
ed" exhibit of the states financial
affairs. 1t must have cost Il whole
lot to have the experts 90 over the
books and then whole lot more
to have such u pile of these re-
ports printed, but so far there is
NO intimidation from Jefferson
City that Governor Dockery and
Auditor Allen are going down in
TO their own jeans to pay the bills.
At the next session of the legisla-
liou tho whole cost will be showed
onto the shoulders of the taxpay
ers under some sort of cover.
The latter are always handed the
hot end of the poker when it is
being manipulated by our Demo
cratic friends.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

Governor Dockery has just been
felicita'ing the people of Missouri
again on the economical manage
ment of their state government by
the Democratic party. Somehow
the Governor cannot make his
statements harmonize with the
conduct of his party. There is a
vast difference between the Gov
ernor's claim and the states ex-
pense account, especially when
matters reach the point they did Il
few years ago when the pay war
rants of the members If the Legis-
lat,,rc were hawked about at dis
count because the state treasury
lacked the money to pay them.
About that time there was hardly
a Democratic paper in Missouri
which could see any economy in
its party's conduct, and repeated
were the warnings from the
party press that the outrageous
raids upon the treasury wonld not
only ruin the states credit but
wreck the party as well. But this
isa campaign year, the people
must be stuffed again with flap
doodle declarations about Demo
cratic ECONOMY"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

Speaking of the convention of
Democratic committeeman in St.
Louis last week-which, by the
way-did not convent Il little bit,
ex-Gov. Stephens says: 1.-The par
ty will not profit by the conference
nor will the bosses who took pos
session and choked it to death.
Missouri is Democratic state, but
will not long remain SO if some of
the political tapcworms are not
very soon disposed of. The egg
suckers and shell-hitlcrs, elated
over their great success here, will,
/ understand, Try to capture the
poultry association, which meets
soon, to prevent uncomplimentary
resolutions"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

Missouri, beyond all question,
would cast Republican majority
at the next election on Il fair vote
and an honest count, but the pow
erfnl ring machine the Democratic
party has formed in the two or
three larger cities can and possibly
may upset the intentions of the
voters, unless there is a division
within the ring itself. A division
now seems not altogether improb-
able in the St. Louis end of the ma
chine. Butler and Hawes are a,
present an'agonistic. Butler with
his Indians and Hawes with his
partisan police force, combined
with Dockery's election board are
the elements upon which the Dem
ocratic party must depend to car
ry the state. They can deliver tn
the party a majority of whatever
proportions necessary to offset ,lIe
honestly expressed vote of the rur
al districts. The Supreme Court
stands ready to sustain such ma
jority whenever it is questioned
Therefore, with the ring and the
machine united the Republican,
stand with their hands tied and
helpless. But Butler seems inclin
ed to carry his animo>ity against
Hawes to the extent of refusing hi,
| aid in securing the usual machine
made majority in St. Louis. When
rascals fall out honest men come tt
their dues, and in the Butler
Hawes fight lies the hope "f Mis-
souri, Republicans.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
Promised Blessings.

Gov. Dockery's alleged review
of the past year might more pro
perly he headed "GubernationaI
Expectations" The governor
freely conerutulates himself and
the state OH what he thinks is 90
ing to happen For instance, the
governor SAYS: Sour revenues are
ample t' meet all the current ex-
pcnses IF tie state government,
and ut the same time construct tho
new buildings authorized by the
legislature for educational, eIcc
mosyhary, reformatory and penal
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

DR.. $ \. Bates. a well-known citi-
zen of Piedmont, Mo, and former ed
itor Of local paper. has been arrest
ed on Il warrant charging him with
arson 1t is alleged that DR.. Bates
is responsible for the burning of two
buildings owned by himself and one
by Mrs. E1dinglon. which were de-
strOyed by fire on Oc;. 26th last. The
story that is being told is that DR..
Bates hired John Herryman and Ber-
ryman in turn hired Ed Daniels who
ignited the fire. DR.. Bates waved
preliminary examination and readily
gave bond in the sum Of $500 for his
appearance at the February term Of
circuit court.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

A great many holes and flaws
have already been located in Gov.
Dockory's "expert" financial ex-
bibit. When they are pointed
out the Democrats do not take
the trouble to explain how these
discrepancies have occurred. The
people are simply informed that
they have the exhibit and, since
it is a Democratic showing, should
be accepted by them without furth-
er question.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

We join with our contemporary
ND the street in its felicitation over
its long g-continued career, it having
last week; entered its thirtieth
year of uninterrupted publication.
As it acquires age we hope for
something else from it.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
Oar Job Department
Does satisfactory work at reas-
enable prices. Give us a trial.

A. G and Robert Murphy, sons of
John II. Murphy, wealthy citizen
of Pennington, were shooting pigeons
in their fathers barn lot on Christ
mas day. A shotgun held by Robert
was accidently discharged. the load
striking his brother in the left leg
below the knee. shartering the men,
Der SO that it had to be amputated.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

The French people want to un-
load the Panama canal onto Uncle
Sam. As good portion of that
ditch has already been dug it might
be cheaper for this country to finish
that job instead of beginning one
on its own account.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

it is rumored that Representa-
tive Eversoic, of Washington
County, is thinking of making the
race for State Senator in this dis
trict this year.-Ironton Register.
AS the Republicans lead for
lorn hope in this senatorial
district, we would like to see
Judge Eversole secure his party's
nomination for the Senatorship.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE

~ ~ - Oh l. l LIh EN- ANo 1SL
Notice is hereby given. that the
executor Of the estate of
Johu Meyers, deceased, will make
final settlement of his accounts with
said eatate as such executor at
the next term of the Probate Court OF
Washington County, Missouri, to be
holden at Potosi, in said county on
the 10th day OF February, 1902.
H. HAWKINS. Executor.
Jan. s, 1902.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

Mr.. Bryan, it is said, will live
in barn, while he builds himself
go, 900 residence. He probably
wishes to convey the impression
that prosperity is not what it is
cracked up to be.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

George billiard. bookkeeper at
Mine La Motto. Mo-, mysterious
ly disappeared on the night Of Dec.
18th His accounts are said to be
straight as he left several hundred
dollars in the safe. 1t is feared he
has made way with himself.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

Egg sucking rs Democratic
diversion does not hold rs much
enjoyment as formerly. The
shells are becoming so numerous
that they insist upon being obtru-
oirn
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

the means to put a stop 10 the pro
ceedings. The whole story seems
very plausible and undoubtedly
contains more than a few grains of
trpth
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

". L. Yancy, Paducah. Ky. writes !:
I had severe case of kidney disease and
three OF the best physicians in southern
Kentucky treated me without success
was induced to try Foley's Kidney Cure.
The first bottle gave immediate relief and
three bottles cured me permanently.
gladly recommend this wonderful remedy"
Take no substitute. For sale by all DEAL
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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08
Xl.OO Per Annum.

Our growing and efficient navy
seems to inspire the foreign pow
ers with a wholesome respect for
the Monroe Doctrine.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

PuXico had Il serious fire on the 1St
inst, destroying a large portion of the
business section.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-01-08

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New-York tribune., 1902-03-31
"WHAT A PERFECT DAY."
EASTER AT THE WHITE HOUSE
IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BUNEl

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE IRlBUNE.I
Washington. March 30.-President Roosevelt went
out this morning for a walk with Mrs Roosevelt
and one of the children. He left Mrs. Roosevelt
minutes before the hour for opening of the Easter
Sunday service. going TO Grace Reform Church
where he attended service to-day. At another
time in the forenoon President Roosevelt walked
with Secretary Long for several squares. On his
way back 10 the White House the President walked
over TO the home Of Senator Hanna. who lives in
Lafayette Square, for the evident purpose Of hav
ing conference He returned the White House
in time for luncheon. The remainder OF the day
was uneventful at the White House. there being
official from the executive office beyond
the announcement that James r. Garfield had sent
his acceptance to the President Of the office or
Civil Service Commissioner. rendered to him Il
week more ago. The new commissioner will in
thus becoming qualified to assume charge of his
duties by the first Of the month. Tonight the
President spent n short time in his Office, and
there conferences In the early evening
Civil Service Commissioners Proctor and FoUlks
and Mr. Pinchot made calls.
Tomorrow IS egg rolling dav tho White
House. This custom has been an annual ono in
Washington for years. Eggs have been rolled at
the Capitol grounds since the days OF Jackson
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will watch the
children; the Marine Band will play for the
amusement Of the crowd, and from early morning
until nigh sundowu the south lawn or the White
House VIII be the place Of 4 kaleidoscope scene
Of children. representing all atioualities colors
sizes and ages. moving to and fro and up and
down the Knoll after their pretty coIored Easter
eggs The plans Of tho young Roosevelts have
not been announced. but II is likely that they will
have an observation party or The south second
and girls will ba invited This part OF the Easter
Monday programme however. has not been def
New-York tribune., 1902-03-31
PANAMA CANAL TREATY.
PRESENTATION TO STATE DEPARTMENT
EXPECTED THIS WEEK.
IRy TELEGRAPH TO THE 1RIBuNr.l

IEY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEl
Washington. March 30.-Wilam Nelson
Cromwell, of New-York general counsel of the
Panama Canal Company said tonight that
the Panama Canal treaty is nearly COM
pleted and will be formally presented 10
the State Department this week. For three
weeks or more Mr.. Cromwell and the Co
lOmban Minister, VinCente Concha have held
daily conferences here preparing tho instrument
conveying 10 this government the right to con-
troll = canal along the Panama route. 1t is ex-
planned that as the cession of such rights in
wolves Inc interests Of hundreds Of persons who
live along the route. well as the inhabitants
Of the two old towns at the terminals of the
canal. more care is required in framing A treaty
Of cession than would he necessary in making
arrangements for the cession of rights 10 un-
inhabited territory in other countries. Accord
ing 10 Mr.. Cromwell. it will be clearly stipulated
in the treaty which Senor Concha will hand to
Secretary Hay that in open terms Colombia.
welcomes this governments utilization Of the
territory along the proposed Panama route for
the purpose of furthering the construction of 4
ship canal. When asked if by the treaty this
government would be assured Of good title 70
the Panama Canal grants, Mr.. Cromwell an
swered:
Yes. there will be unqualified statement
showing that the officials Of the Colombian Gov
ernment unite with the limited stockholders of
the new Panama Canal Company and the re-
ceiyer for the old Panama Canal Company, who
was recognized by the court which authorized
him to deed 10 the United States Government
a clear and good title 10 the Panama Canal
property.
The idea that a good title could not be Sc
cured to this property, which will be exploded
by the luminous treaty, is all rubbish. II was
formed, perhaps. by confusion between the
stockholders Of the old company and com
pany. The stockholders of the new company,
Of which l am general counsel. are limited. and
have been in their desire 70 turn the
canal property over 10 the United States. An
authorized receiver, appointed by the courts. Is
acting for the old stockholders. They number
several thousand. but have voice in the af-
fairs Of the company. except through the re
ceiver who has united with the new company
and the Colombian Government IN cedinE the
rights Of the canal 70 the United States
New-York tribune., 1902-03-31
TRANsPACLFTC NAILS.

Malls FOR china and Japan Via Seattle, here aav
$50 y ADrl -. Inclusive. Dispatch
= kasa Maru 'Registered mail bs directed
Mails for Hawaii, China Caso letter mail and
spelalN addressed periodicals for the Philippine ISL
antsf. via San Francisco close here $50
up % April tS Inclusive. for dispatch Gaelic
Malls Tor Australia Except West Australia which
warded via EurOpel, New Zealand. Fiji. Samoa
Hawaii Via san Francisco. close here daily S:S0
ON arrival 81 Lucania. due at NswYoTk April IS.
for dispatch 5. Sierra.
Mails for China Japan VIA Seattle and Victoria.
r. G, close here daily at Gao April ts. tn
tered mail specially adressed Merchandise for
the United States Postal Agency Shanghai
forwarded Canadal.
Mails for China and Japan. Francisco.
close here daily $50 April TO inclusive.
FOR dispatch : Hong Kong Maru-
Mails for the Philippine Islands Francisco Gloss
here daily $50 ,. to April III. inclusive for
dispatch United States transport
Mails China and Japan via Tacoma close
6:sO April III. inclusive for dispatch
Mails for Hawaii via San Francisco close here daily a.
$50 p up April ia Inclusive fer dispatch per
5. Alameda
Mails for Tahiti MarqussaS Islands via san Fran
cisco close here daily at $50 2. up April ff7 IN.
elusive for dispatch = Australia
Mails for Australia Except West Australia which
via Europe, New Zeal land. which goes VIA San
ard Fiji Islands, via Seattle
r. c. close daily $50 = m up 10 April fss
inclusive. for dispatch per ; AoaRs specially ad-
dressed Onlyl-
Transpacihc mails port safnx 6sil
schedule OF closing is arranged presunap-
overland
mail closes at s 2. m. previous day,
CORNELIUS VAN COTT PostmaxsA
Postoface. NsW-fork- n. Y March IS 1902
New-York tribune., 1902-03-31
THE WEATHER REPORT.

YESTERDAYS RECORD AND To~DAY'S FORECAST
Washington. March SO The disturbance that was
central saturday night Northeast Arkansas has
moved rapidly Northeast Lake Huron With consid-
erable increase in intensity. and has caused general
showers IN the ohio Valley Middle Atlantic states
and rains and In the lage region. There
iu tho Northwest. Temperatures have fallen
degrees the Ohio VALLEY TN" portion
tho lake region and the Gulf States. and from
twenty degrees below the from
Allegheny Mountains the plateau region. West OF
Rocky Mountains the weather has been fair
on Of the prevailing high pressur" over
West. weather will he generally fair over
a daNs. except that
probable Monday along the lower lakes
and showers Northern New England Il will De colder
Atlantic States and warmer the West
and Northwest. II will be warmer Tuesday from IN"
Mississippi Valley westward to the Rocky Mountains.
on New England coast the winds Will be variable
though mostly south uecomnE fresh tn brisk, the
Middle Atlantic they viii De fresh 10 brisk
Atlantic CoaSt fresh northwest and on the
Gulf Coast light to fresh north
steamers which for European ports Monday Will
have fresh brisk winds. mostly south 70 west and
generally 4 weather the Grand Ranks. Flood
warnings been issued for the Cumberland River and
frcst warnings Texas louisiana Mississippi, Ala
fama Northwestern Georsia. tennessee and Kentucky
New-York tribune., 1902-03-31
CHAOS OTER 4 GLASS or BEER.
NON-UNGON. AND DRUNK BY A UNION MAN
IT RAISES A WHIRLWIND IN THE G.. F. L.


IT RAISES A WHIRLWIND IN THE c. F. L.
The deliberations and usually highly dignifed
parliamentary procedure Of the Central Federated
Union, even when IL deals I'm mighty intellectual
wrestlinss with tho still unanswered question. is
cake bread is bread cake or is cake cake and
bread bread?' were broken up Yesterday by glass
of beer.
Perish the thought at the first glance suggested.
that there only glass beer. that the
entire Federated Union wanted drink IT and
that parliamentary law was overturned beaten and
finally assassiuated in the attempts OF scores Of
scorchiug thrsts to relieve their sizzling. On the
contrary, the beer babolod down a throaty course
many weeks ago after Federated Union meeting
which peaceful the sleep of an Easter
lily.
It was non-union beer \ union man drank It in
non-union saloon There lay the heiuous crime
the unspeakabie outrage, the deep. dark crimson
stain Of villany, which caused the disruption at
yesterdays meeting
Chaos over beer, In vain the president raped
for order while charges and counter charges ratified
like grape nd canister
Rudolph Modest he bellies not his family
name-a Cigarnaker. was charged with solacing
his tnwards with the pernicious beverage After
being accused he demanded the right to explain
And thus he Spake.
Il am Cherman-not one uf dose dings YOU
taucc but Cherman man. 7. in lapor's cause
sink mein heart unit soul unit rnussIes. II reposes
In me here tcaressng that section Of his watzt-
saps der iouneauoninEs Of der snton der trinkin
haf suspiciouinyS Got men whose faces shout
mantle mt der plush OF shame dor see petour
me haf been trinkin' dot onion peer Der vas
INF unt swansie rf dose men. unit dey in dat
Chorus OF. voices from the corner. We drink
such nterruptioninss vas Quit Of order Lissen
10 M while eEpHcinata in contiuUousuess. As I
seuS = Yin "a dafs5-f,ya ', ~ I" ni'lig
lmposters In der act, vile they vas trinkin dat