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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
Public Sale.

The undersigned viii sell at public
auction at their farm. 1t Carlyon post
Office. on Saturday. September eth.
i3t2. their personal property, sucEi Il,
two horse wagon. harness, pi0ES.
| binder. newer, | hay rake. :.
head Of hogs. head Of cattle. / horse.
mule, thoroughbred saddle staI-
lion. household anl. kitchen furniture,
Ii acres uf corn standing in the field
aud other tliiiH-. too numerous to men
tion in detail. Terms Of sale, cash in
hand.
". Il. and G.. A. SCOTT.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
1t is somewhat difficult to kce,

1t is somewhat difficult to keep
up with the Independent in its
contortions. 1t has the ''human
snake" of a 10, Is and 25 cent
show "skinned' when it comes to
twisting and squirming its views
on politics to make them fit in on
all occasions. A few weeks ago
our friend up the street was usin.
up columns of his space in an
effort to convince the people of the
Thirteenth, district that the ll'i~
nary election method of making
party nominations Was the only
way to beat machine and riag c;sD:
bina,ions. Last week. however.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
TIE BOSS WORM MEDICINE.

II. 2. kumpe. druggist. Leis hton, Ala.
writes: One CT my customers had q
child which was sick. threw up all food
could retain nothing CT its stomach He
bought one bottle Of Whites Cream Te--
-.lifuga. and 1t brought up I!g worms ffor,
the child. It's the boss worm medicine in
in the world. Whites Cream Verniifuge
Is also the children's tonic L, improves
5na.r I acs-.a7 anf' assimilation Of food,
et:>G@, b 70 '}.sef- re- r..s s5e:.-=s ~ 70
sto:s= T. heath. -3g., 775 assea.a- I:
spg-.:S rae2rz! 70 ch,idao2oA ss-. Teas.
ca:s : !,rl- SsGf@ Fo:'=f, ana .-is.5cc :.
T-c.. i<tchHaot5s
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

The Independent still prates Of
making party principle an issue
in the local csmpaign, but it does
not advise its party to forsake
booze and Doodle practices. With
our friend up the street the offices
are, after all, of moro importance
than party principle.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Governor Dockery's Holt speech
is being circulated broadcast over
the state by the Democratic papers
in the form of supplement to
their regular editions, and every
paper which handled it evaded the
postal regulations with the same
equanimity with which the Cover
nor scorned the truth in the aforc-
said speech.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
LOOK PLEAS Mt pIl',,f>

LVtJN fLINSA = I. III.H II.
Photographer &. {. lIarIlu. uf F..tnn
o., can do so now. though for yta,~ he
couldn't. because he suffered untold
agony from he worst, form of itillg"s-
ton. All physicians and ni"diciar>
failed to help him till he tried Flee
trio RittrrS, which worked wonders
for him that he declares they are a
godscnd to sufferers from Dyspepsia
and stomach troubles. Unrivaltsd for
diseases Of the Stomach. Liver anh
Kidneys. they build up and give Il
new life to the whole system. Try
them. Only % cents. GHlrlrtt.ni
by all dealers in medicines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Blackheads, pimples, greasy flccc and
muddy complexion. which are So COM
mon among women, especially girls al Z
certain age, destroying beauty. disticuring
and making repulsive. features wi.;c..
would otherwise appear attractive nd "
fined. indicate that the liver is ca Of order
A1 questionable dose Of IIeri.ne viii
cleanse the bowels. regulate the !ivec ar;
to est1bi;st a clear, healthy ca;nplr.i,.n.
soc =; 1eas3sIc's Drug Store. rotcs; and
Sui:ur & Co.. Kichu oods
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Col. Watterson, the great Ken
tncky, editor, says he cannot run
for office because he is too old Il
man to turn rascal. This is Sc
we're reflection upon the Demo
crscy, for, of course, if the Col.
should run for office he would run
as Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
THE pERfEC LIVER MEDICINE

The PERFECT LIVER MEDICINE.
Mrs NJ. a. Jolly, Noble. 0, T.. .ltt-a:
Il have used Hlrbine for d nua51e~
years, and can cheertl.y y recommend u s@
the most perfect liver medicine. aud the
greatest blood purifier. It IS a medicine
Of positive merit, and fully acconp.ishes
all that is claimed for it Malaria can
not find a Judgement in the system while
the liver is in perfect order, for ore of its
functions is to prevent The absorption Of
fever producing poisons. Herbine is the
most efficient liver regulator. soc bottle at
Tsasdales Drug Store. Potos. and Suit0r
& Co Richwoods-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

The Republican factionists in St.
Louis are doing their best to kick
the fat into the fire. They ought
to get together and give us an ex-
ample of the harmony they are al
ways urging upon the country Re-
Nllhlicans
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

The nominees on the Democratic
ticket for the minor county offices
were put up simply for sacriticial
purpose to save clique OF four Or
five gangsters, who recognize no
other virtue in. political wal fare
than that which will save their own
hides.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

The gang got in its work in the
Democratic county convention last
Monday. 1t made up a slate and
showed it down the party's throat
in a way that the soreness caused
thereby is likely to be relieved
next November by good deal of
ccatrchinr
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

We understand the Democratic
gang in this county feels confident
of success in November. They
pin their faith to the power of
booze and Doodle, and will present
no other virtue to aid them in win
nino votes.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Twice in hospital. +. A. Gulled.e.
Nerbcne. Ala. paid a vast sum to doc
tors to cure Il severe case OF piles. cauS-
ing II tEmnrS. When all failed, Buck
Inns Arnca ,cave cured him. Sub
dues 1nlIamation. conquers Aches,
kills Pains. Best Salve i'll the world
2Jc at all dealers in medicines
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Whence came that ~prightly step,
fauItless skin, rich, rosy complexion.
smiling face. She LOOKS good. feels
good. She uses DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. Result--all organs active. di-
enStion good, no headacIleS 10 chance
for thlucS.' Try them yourself. &c
at ali dealers in med cines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
just after the las: election -. Q0(

just after the las: election -, 600
fraudulently registered names were
stricken from the voting lists in
the city Of St. Louis. These names
were all voted by Col. Ed Butler :
''Indians" for the Democratic tick !
ct and that is how the election Was
stolen. Within the last few days
Butler, whom the Republic has
been trying to unload upon the
Republicans, has given tie chair
man of the Democratic state com
mittee his assurance that he would
support the ticket. Now Cover
nar Dockerys election board will
hasten to get the those $4,000
names back on the registration
lists again. With Butler in line
and the registration lists padded
the Democracy will again feel
reasonabl y sure of the result. The
stuffed ballot boxes are under the
protection of a partisan supreme
court.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Vim. + Norris. who killed Albert
Cross at tivlnS aud was sent IN IL"
pcnlt entiary for two years at tEl" 1861
May term "f the Circuit was pag(irnvd
by the Governor last week.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
SI.OO Der Annum.
Republican Ticket.


For Judges Of the Supreme Court,
HENRY LAMM,
MOSES WHYBARK,
EDWARD HIGBEE.
For Judge Court of Appeals,
EDWARD c. ELIOT.
For Superintendent OF Public 1nstruc-
ton,
J. L. WHITE.
For Railroad and Warehouse Com
missioner,
w. S. CRANE dong term).
BARNEY w. FRAUNTHAL
(short term.
For Congress,
JOHN II. RANEY.
For State Senator,
HARRY CLYMER,
For Representative,
VIM. NJ. BENNETT.
For County Clerk,
n F. ROBINSON.
For Circuit Clerk and Recorder,
JOS. Z. SLOAN.
For Collector,
JOHN MACLAY.
For Treasurer,
JULES F. BOYER.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
NJ. f. RHODES.
For Sheriff,
f. +. HANSON.
For Probate Judge,
j. A. HENSON.
For Presiding Jundge County Court,
L. a. PAGE.
For County Judge-lst dist,
j. G. COLEMAN.
For County Judged dist,
f. e. COLE.
For Coroner,
CHAS. WILLIAMS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10

Par@ 49, .i..-.*.F ri f...3fz>es.3 Wheat
crn2 made - sa<sn.~ - tie acre.
Price - ~"at~ rer t'1sli:: f-r sale
bY Nu Etie: f'v;osi
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-09-10
SKATERS ALL RECORDS.

". 4. and G.. A. SCOTT.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05
PRESIDENTS HORSES
WHY HE MAINTAINS A BIG STRING
IN WASHINGTON.

All the Family Devoted 40 Riding
and DriVinE-Nhitc House stable a
Busy PIacc-BIe!Ntetn, MIR. Roose-
velt'S FnVoritc Mount.
The RooseveltS are fond of horses
Every member of the presidents fam.
lily old enough TO stick in the saddle is
an ardent rider. Not in many years
have the hoStlcrs ana gronmS in the red
brick stable almost hidden by vines
and shruhbery just south of the execu-
tive mansion been SO busy.
President Roosevelt maintains the
largest stable of any of his prcdeccs.
sorS Of recent years. His string" in
cludeS a couple of splendid jumpers.
two carriage horses two saddle horses
for ladies' a polo pony and 81 dimiuu-
tive calico" pony These animals are
all the personal property Of the prcsi-
dent and are separate and distinct
from the horses that are furnished by
the government for tiir Official use Of
the president.
The presidents favor,tc horse IS
BleiStcn, who has wide reputa. ION
as 4 jumper. He is noble luoking
animal being n pure bay, with n white
star in his forehead IL President
Roosevelt feels the need of some vigor-
GUS exercise. he calls for Bleistein and
orders his Australian saddle to he
placed on the horses back. Then when
the president gets into the country an
exciting ride follows Mr.. Roosevelt
invariably selects rough course
across country including some pretty
stiff jumps over bitches and fences
Blcistein is Il noted jumper. having
cleared the bars ut six feet. Last spring
the president was photographed while
taking > foot S inch hurdle on Ble-
stein ut the Chevy Chase hunt course.
Renown is the stable companion of
Bleisten and is himself Il jumper of no
mean ability. He is a seal brown and Il
tribe larger than Bleistein He gets
over the rails ut > feet 6 inches with
out much difficulty. The carriage
horses are n well matched pair of bays.
named Judge and General. Yagenka
is Mrs. Roosevelt's favoritc saddle
horse.
Besides these the president still re
tains his old polo pony. Black Dia-
mond. Although Black Diamond has
much of the fire and spirit of former
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

times, his sporting days are over. Polo
is little too strenuous game for the
president to indulge in. Then there is
the little calico pony. Algonquin, the
property of Archie. Every day after
school he is taken for canter Algon-
quin is only thirty-four inches high.
Mrs. Roosevet's horses occupy stalls
on the north side of the stable. In the
stalls on the south side are quartered
ten animals that were furnished by the
quartermaster of the army They are
for the use of the official staff of the
White House, -four of them being re
served for Secretary Cortelyou and As
sistant Secretaries Loeb and Barnes.
For driving the chief executives fam
lily have the choice of brand new
landau, a brougham, phaeton and a
surrey. The phacton is an old fash
Toned affair and was made TO order
for Mr.. Roosevelt's father
In one corner of the harness room is
a big array of saddles, one or more for
each grown member of the family,
WIFI ndlI u uoLeu cAiFd oleS loI SucSt0'
The president alone has seven saddles,
including a new one recently received
from an admirug friend. The pres-
dents favorite saddle is light affair
of English type and is used when he
goes out for an everyday canter. When
he expects TO do some jumping, he
uses m Australian saddle. which is
equipped with heavy knobs on each
side, against which the rider braces
himself when the horse rises for the
jump.
Not since President Arthur's time
has the White House stable been so
well filed. Neither President Cleve-
land nor President Mckinley was Civ
en- to horseback riding. President Har-
rison kept only three horses. President
Arthur had a splendid stable of thor
oughbreds, and his horses were a dis
tinct feature of the White House es-
Enlistment.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

TAKING REFRACTORY ELEPHANTS ABOARD.
hundreds of tons of circus miscellany,
besides several hundred of the p0pua-
ton of the world of sawdust and can
vas.
The show embarked at Dunkerque. in
France. The ship selected for the voy-
age was the steamship Minneapolis,
sailing under special charter and for a
consideration of $4,000 Il day. The
crossing was made in ten days and
without serious mishap
The last hours Of the circus on Euro
pean soil were unusually picturesque
and eventful for Il circus. When Dun
kerque was reached. it was found that
the town was in the throes of violent
strike among the dockmen, which in
France amounted almost to civil war.
The surrounding country had been
placed under martial law. There were
more than 5000 French troops in town.
while a score of wicked looking torpedo
boats guarded the harhOr from the sea.
The circus demanded protection and
received it. The parade proceeded to
the show grounds along a route lined
with French troops. while formidable
cavalry escort went on before.
The first wOrkmen to reach the docks
with the circus wagons were carried
off bodily by the strikers. Throughout
the rest of the loading the show was
constantly guarded 10y upward of 1000
soldiers. No further acts of violence.
however occurred. The cargo natural
ly presented unheard of difficulties in
loading, but was got aboard in marvel
ously short time considering the under
taking and without serious mishap.
There were in all more than 800 ami
mails. wild and otherwise. to be got on
board. The cages containing the Zero
cous beasts were the first to be loaded.
They were drawn down to the ships
side within convenient distance of the
derricks and Were loaded simultaneous
ly mt both ends of the ship. y strong
rope was first passed around the cage,
while guide ropes were attached at
either end. a long line of workmen
manned the ropes, the derrick was at
tached, and at a signal the car was
lifted quickly to the height of the
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

few would have voted, a few and women
would have upheld them, and little by little year year. the
number of would have increased until became as
general for it for Had this possible
the the United States would be voting today in every state
of the Union and undoubtedly their appearance the polls would
be generally accepted of fact the college ed
cation But alas when this step of advancement proposed
found themselves with the stone wall of cons
tutiona law.
A MAJORITY OF MEN
SHOULD FIRST GIVE THEIR THEREFORE
COMES NECESSARY TO CONVERT REFORM A MAJOR
ITV OF THE MEN OF THE UNITED
When recall the iteracy ignorance selfish
and degradation which exists among certain classes of peo
pie, the task imposed upon us appalling.
THERE ARE WHOLE PRECINCTS VOTERS THIS coUN-
TRY WHOSE INTELLIGENCE UNITED TOGETHER DOES NOT
EQUAL THAT ONE REPRESENTATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN
Yet such classes these asked to take
the of final We compelled petition who
have heard the Declaration Independence
read the the self governments
forced appeal for justice who do
meaning of the word; driven argue claim with
who have had a thought in logical sequence When
present of higher standing and liberal opn
ion find the interest of party and personal ambition for place
obstacle which prevents the better from asserting the adj
vocay of question concerning which there the slightest doubt
a its popularity
The way before difficult best because cause is
based upon unquesoned justice destined to
the end but because of the of the processes through
which it be IN FACT, THE POSITION OF THIS
QUESTION MIGHT BE WELL USED TO DEMONSTRATE
THAT OBSERVATION OF ARISTOTLE THAT "a De
MOCRACY HAS MANY POINTS OF RESEMBLANCE WITH
TYRANNY"
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

MISS CoRNELIA ROOSEVELT sCovEL
cessful business man. The family is of
French origin and played an impor-
tant part in ancient French history.
Its various branches are now scattered
over the world. one beng well known
in the United States. The counts IA
Their is Count Crlmer. who deSccuds
from one of the oldest noble families of
Zurich, Switzerland According TO Il
common custom on the European con
tinent, Count Max hears the name of
his mother. who was Il Countess de
POurtalcS.
Count MaX'S father is now Il wealthy
banker and financ.,r OF Milan. Italy.
The young man is in the same bust
ness. He is Il fine al around sports
man. He has wonNany steeplechases
all over Europe add is also good
oarsman and swordsman. He is a grad
uate of the University of Lausanne, in
Switzerland.
1t was only last August that Miss
Scovel's brother, Frederic Roosevelt
Scovcl. was married TO Miss Vivian
Saltoris, daughter of Mrs. Nellie Grant
Sartoris and granddaughter of General
Grant.
The marriage will take place at
Florence in the spring The date has
not yet been fixed. The event is one
which will interest great number of
persons, for the bride and bridegroom
are well known on two hemisphcres
and in circles political. fashionable
commercial and even scientific.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

the spacious dining room contained a
varied and unusual gathering. There
were clowns, bareback riders, trapeze
artists, tumblers and jugglers. Flank
ing the main tables were several
groups of side show performers. The
armleSs wonder. for example, was seat
ed mt the head of one of these tables.
where he presided with skill and dig
nifty. His table manners. except that lie
ate with his feet. We're faultleSs. What
Is It. sat at his right. The Korean
twins sat near by, occupying the same
seat. although served with double por-
tons. The half man sat comfortably in
high chair and ate whole portions.
The human telescope, the bearded lady.
the dog faced boy and the albino were
all comprised in this extraordinary par
ty.
About one-third of the animals
showed symptoms of seasickness dur
ing the voyage They refused to eat
and lay in their cages in somewhat
dropping condition Animals have been
known to die of seasickness on pro-
longed voyages. The only loss of life
on this trip, however, was the death of
n small monkey. On the other account
a baby zebu was born at sea two days
out and was duly chrstened MinneapO-
lis. after the ship. SO the modern ark
reached its destination ut New York
with exactly the same number of live
animals aboard as it had on sailing.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05
:: = :: = = g 3: q Is 3 e g :: 3:
CRUISE of a !. Ct; &; ;'::: 9 ;. ;.
:: MODERN ARK ; 4; +: !. -
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ly to its position below decks. All but
two wild animals Gagged in this way
made the voyage below the decks. the
exceptions being the polar bear and
the hippopotamus.
While the wild animals were being
loaded the lied stock" was taken to the
ships side and brought aloaId without
the least resistance. Drilled by long
discipline in marching in circus pa
Tades, the long caravan approached the
ship with almost military precision.
The scene strongly suggested the time
honored pictures of the approach to
the ark made familiar by the Sunday
school pamphlet and blackboard illus
tration. They marched for the most
part in the historical grouping, two by
two.
The most difficult as well as pictur-
esque part of the loading of this mod
ern ark was the handling of the ele-
plants. There were in all twenty eight
of them, total of 100 tons of ele-
plants. About half of these walked
quietly up the gangway. The rest re-
VOTED. Every conceivable method was
resorted to. a rope attached to a forty
horsepower engine was fastened to the
collars OF some, and the great beasts
were literally lowed up the incline,
much against their will There still re-
manned eight elephants on the dock
with their minds very determinedly
made up not to embark for America at
ALL
An entire night was spent in loading
these refractory animals. Huge cages
of wood were brought TO the ships
side. and the elephants were coaXed or
driven into these. Once secured in this
way, however, the work was compara-
lively simple. The great seventy ton
derrick was swung in place. the ele-
plant cage attached, and the huge bulk
was raised high in air and swung on
to the ships deck. They made the voy-
age on deck. where their cages formed
a picturesque although noisy little vii
lage throughout the trip. There were
times when their believing drowned
the call of the fog horn. one animal
grew so unruly that it could only he
subdued by treatment of the water
cure. Its cover was removed, and the
sea. which was running high. was al
lowed TO break over him. The treat
ment considerably cooled his temper
before morning
In many respects the most interesting
portion of the ships population was
the cabin cargo. Al mealtimr each day
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05
TO WE'D A COUNT
Romance of Miss Scovel. who IL =
Cousin of President Roosevelt.

Miss Cornelia Roosevelt Scovel whose
engagement to Count Max Cramer de
Pourtales, nobleman of historic fam
lily ana great wealth, is a cousin of
President Roosevelt.
Miss Cornelia Roosevelt Scovel is the
daughter of Chevalier ana Mrs. Ed
ward Roosevelt ScovcL The chcvaier
received his title from the king of Ita-
ly, in whose dominions lie has spent
large part of his life Mrs. Roosevelt
Scovel was originally Miss Maria
Roosevelt of New York
Miss Cornelia Roosevelt Sc0vel is a
handsome girl tall. fair haired. with Il
fine complexion and intelligent fea-
lures. She is very accompi shed, hay
ing a soprano voice that would assure
her position as concert singer
Her tiance, Count Max Clamor de
Pourtales, is twenty-niuc years old and.
in spite of his noble blood. a very sue
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05
Reason For Delay.

But if you love me, Madeline, why
set the happy day two years away"
The maiden bowed her head in blush
ing confession.
Because, Horace, it will take me
fully that long to use up my mono
gram stationery"
For you can't get letter paper en-
bossed unless you buy lot Of it,
Newark News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05
The Rest Mnn Uncertainty.

"Shure, Oim no partisan, Jerry. OF
vote fer tn best man"
"An' how en- yez tell which wuz tn
best man till afther tn votes ARE
counted, DinnyT - Colorado Springs
Gazette.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05
DEFlES STORMY SEAS.
What Captain DOnyiG Claims For
His New LifebOat

What Captain DOnViG Claims For
His New LifeDOat.
signed for saving life ut sea, which has
just been tested at Dover, England, is
said to fulfill all the claims made for it
by its builder. Captain Donvig. Nor
wegian inventor.
The new boat is globular in shape
and will accommodate twenty persons
and provisions for thirty days. Water
is carried in four tanks inside the dou
bic bottom. Two watertight manhoies
in the crown of the craft furnish means
Of getting into the boat The pipe
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

ships deck. Since the deck was nearly
sixty feet above the level of the dock
the work was necessarily somewhat
slow.
This unusual aerial ascent was not
always enjoyed by the animals, who
from time to time protested yolubly
to the treatment. As quickly as the
cage would reach the hold a score of
men would catch it and wheel it quick
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1902-12-05

which is set in the top acts not only as
an air shaft, but also as mast. to
which a sail can be attached when the
wind is favorable.
Captain Donvig claims, besides ex-
IRENE seaworthiness that the boat can
not be sucked down by n sinking ship,
as so often happens with ordinary
boats. He also says that it cannot be
capsized and with manholes closed can
live through the most severe storm.
The inventor intends TO wait until a
big winter storm strikes the English
coast. when he will further test the
craft under the most severe conditions
possible