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Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
NEW RECIPROCITY SCHEME.
While Retaining Protection
of Beet Sugar.

Washington, Feb. 15.-l,epresenta
tive II. c. Smith, of Michigan. yester-
day introduced bill amending the
act of July "a, 1897, by authorizing
the president to negotiate a reci-
procity treaty between the Ulited
States and Cuba for a period OF ten
years, by which the United States
shall refund to the Cuban govern
ment quarterly 40 per cent. of duties
on condition that Cuba shall grant
a concession of all duties on articles
imported by Cuba from the United
States, and on condition that no du-
ties shall be refunded on any ar
ticle for the introduction of which
any bounty has been offered, pro-
vfled for or paid.
1t is explained that Mr.. Smiths
bill is in line with the general SEN
timent of the Michigan delegation to
protect the beet sugar industry of
that state. as the refund proposed is
to the Cuban government, and not
to the sugar planters.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
HE CLINCHED IT.

Erie, Kans., Feb. 17th.-In July of
1900, w. III. Ketchum of this place was
suddenly seized with violent pain in
his back. He says he supposed it was
stitch" and would soon pass away,
but it lasted five months and caused
him great soreness, so that he was
barely able to keep out of bed. He be-
came alarmed and consulted doctor
which only increased his anxiety ard
did him no good.
A friend who had some experience
advised him to use Dodd's Kidney
Pills. Mr.. Ketchum began with six
pills a day and in week was well and
the soreness all gone. However, this
did not satisfy him for he says:
81 thought l would clinch the cure
with another box and I did. have
had no recurrence of the trouble since
and as this is over year ago ] am
thoroughly convinced that Dodd's Kid
ney Pills have completely cured me-
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
MINOR NEWS ITEMS,

Christian Science is spreading in
Germany, despite the kaiser's opposi-
ton.
Admiral Schley has been given a
$1,000 piano by some one whose iden-
tity is unknown.
The pope told an American visitor
that there are 2O,O0O,OO0 Catholics in
the United States.
New York firm has obtained q
Judgment for $4,000 against the son
of the king of Corea.
The residence of Helen Gould was
robbed of $4,000 worth of property
by dishonest employe.
Garfield Todd, a rough rider, has be-
come an evangelist to fulfill the vow
made in San Juan fight.
Small. Maynard &, Co., book publish
ers of Boston. have made an assign
ment for the benefit of their creditors.
The first American blast furnace in
Germany with an automatic charg-
ing apparatus has been started in ST.
lesia.
King Edward held a levee at St.
James palace and revived the custom
of permitting favored subjects to kiss
his hand.
Prince Ching says the Chinese gov
ernment will protect rights of Amer
leans in the Canton-Hankow railroad
concession.
Prince Henry soon after returning
from the United States will celebrate e
the quarter centenary of his service
in the navy.
Boston and Chicago capitalists
bought the Canton co., street car
lines of the Everett-Moore syndicate
for So, ,5OO,O 900.
A Kansas City judge granted Frank
James request to enjoin the play in
which he and his brother are exploited
as train robbers.
A New York court has ordered
George j. and Helen Gould to pay $54,-
4s5 judgment obtained in Paris courts
against Countess de Castellane.
Col. John A. Polk, aged 50 wears, a
cousin of President James X. Polk
and doorkeeper of the house during
President Cleveland's first administra-
ton. died at Kansas City.
The body of grandson Of a presi-
dent of the United States has been re-
duced to ashes at the crematory in
Cincinnati The child was the son of
Rutherford Platt Hayes, and bore the
name Of its illustrious grandfather.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
LATER NEWS.

In the senate. on the 18th, several
bills of Importance were taken from
the calendar and passed, among h. m
one extending the charters of ma
tional banks. After an extended de-
bate, the bill establishing per.na-
nent census office was passed. In
the house, after the adoption. by a
strict party vote, of Il special order
for the consideration of the bill to
repeal the war revenue taxes. the
bill itself was, by unanimous con-
sent, put upon its passage and re-
ceived the entire vote of the house
ayes, 27s; nays, 0.
Gov. Stanley of Kansas received a
letter from the mayor of Paterson,
\. D., on the 18th, returning $3.50
which the Kansas Indian Relief COM
mission had sent to the Paterson
fire sufferers. The letter thanked
Gov. Stanley and the commission. but
stated that Paterson was able to
take care of its destitute without out
side assistance.
With only one negative vote the
Minnesota senate, on the 18th,
passed the bill appropriating sa5.ooo
to pay the expenses of the legal rnn-
test against the so-called merger Of
the Northern Pacific and Great North
ern railways.
Unprecedented floods have oc-
Cured in the southwestern portion
of Cape Colony, resulting in great
destruction of houses, bridges and
railroad property. Twenty-Five per-
sons, also, were drowned.
There have been changes in the
ministry at Seoul, Corea. as a result
of the Anglo-Japanese alliance. New
ministers of war and finance, Of
neutral politics, have been appoint
ed
Asunion Esquivela obtained ma
jority of the votes of the ELECTORAL
in the election for the presidency Of
Costa Rica held in San lose on the
18th. The election passed off quietly.
Mrs. F.. A. Cook, of Shawnee. Okla,
restaurant keeper. has authorized
the announcement of the death of an
uncle in Luzon, Philippine islands,
leaving her an estate of 81 .0G1,0p0.
Dew. Newman Hall, ID. d., former
chairman of the Congregational un-
ion of London, who had been i'll for
some time past, was pronounced, on
the 18th, to be sinking.
King Leopold is confined to his
apartments with throat trouble and
his doctors have enjoined strict pre-
ea-ti"-E
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
IN THE SCHOOLS.

Paris and Milan have one element.
ary school to every 1000 inhabitants;
Stuttgart one to every 5000; zurich
one to every 1000.
The University of Paris has e45 pro-
fessors, rs of whom belong to the med
ical faculty, while 50 teach literary
brarches. 40 natural sciences, etc.
Mrs. Oliver Ames supports at her
own expense a full brass band at the
Oliver AmeS high school of North
Easton, Mass. an institution of her
own planning and provision.
Prof. Hugo Munsterberg. of the
philosophical department of Harvard
college. has started plan for the
building of q hall for the philosophical
department., which will be named En-
erson hall.
President Roosevelt will he the
principal speaker at the public install
lation of President Nicholas Murray
Butler. of Columbia university, on
April 10. He was at one time student
in the Columbia law school and re-
ceived a degree of Ii. D. from the uni
versity in 1900.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
4 WEEKS HISTORY
The Important Happenings Of q
Week Briefly Told.
IN ALL PARTS OF THE UNION
All the Latest News Of Interest from
Washington, From the East, the
West and the South.
THE LATEST FOREIGN DISPATCHES
FIFTY-sEvENTH CONGRESS.

FIFTH -SEt ENIh NONUhESS.
The Philippine tariff bill was further
considered in the United States senate
on the 18th. 4 bill was introduced pro-
viding for public building at Ottawa,
H., to cost not exec eding 100000. and
the judiciary committee reported in
favor of bill for an additional United
States district judge for the Northern
district of Illinois. In the house res
olution was unanimously adopted pro-
posing an amendment to the constitu-
tion of the United States for the cleo
tion of senator's by popular vote. A
bill was passed TO construct light
house keepers dwelling at Calumet
Harbor. H.. at cost of $500.
The bill creating a permanent cen
sus office was under consideration for
time in the United States senate on
the 14th, but was not disposed of final
ly. After the passage of 1877 private
pension bills the life and character of
the late Representative Brosius, OF
Pennsylvania, was eulogized. During
a debate upon pension bill in the
house Mr.. Wheeler (Ky.) created a
sensation by a speech attacking Lord
PauncefOte and Prince Henry, de-
manding the dismissal of the British
ambassador and calling Americans a
nation of flunkeys. \ bill was intro
duced to make April IA. the ami
versary of Lincoln's assassination, a
public holiday. Adjourned to the
18th.
The United States senate on the 18th
voted to extend civil service rules to
the permanent census Office, the bill
for the establishment of which occu-
pied the entire day in that body and
caused extensive debate. The house
was not in session.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Lord Minto in a speech at the
opening of the Canadian parliament
suggested cooperation with the
United States and any other coun-
tries for the suppression of anarchy.
Santos-Dumont suffered an accident
due to an entangling guide rope and
his airship sank to the bottom of
Monoco bay, while the aeronaut mar
rowly escaped drowning.
The Anglo-Japanese treaty is con-
sidered by Europeans as a plain warn
ing to Russia to cease her aggressions
in the orient. The Russian reply in
Inmates that the czar is prepared to
meet any emergencies.
A Lahore Gndia) dispatch says that
the plague is ravaging the Punjab and
1000 deaths are occurring daily.
The war budget in England shows
decided decrease in campaign ex-
penses. Forces are reduced by 10000
men.
Spain's queen regent has signed the
treaty Of friendship with the United
States.
Gen. Chafsee asks for recruits to fill
the regiments now in the Philippines
and is opposed to reducing the
strength of the army there at this
time.
British fell into Boer trap at Kip
river, two officers and ten men being
killed and more than 40 wounded.
On the Kronprinz Wilhelm Prince
Henry of Prussia sailed from Bremen
haven for America.
A dispatch says that thousands of
persons were killed by the recent
earthquake in the Shamaka district
in Transcaucasia.
In Batangas province the Filipino
insurrection has practically ended as
a result of Gen. Bells energetic cam
Dajgn.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
ON AN EIGHT-HOUR BASIS.
Radical Changes in the Chicago
Postal Scrvice-A Cost
ly Venture.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-Radical
changes in the Chicago postal service
have been arranged by General Su-
perintendent George W. Beavers, Of
the salary and allowances division Of
the post Office department, and j. H.
Masten, chief clerk of the first as
sistant postmaster general, who re-
turned to Washington yesterday,
from Chicago, where they spent most
Of last week. They arranged that on
and after February 20, the entire
service of the Chicago post Office
shall be put on an eight-hour basis,
that is, nine-hour service. with one
hour for meals. This will be accom-
plished by the appointment of so ad-
ditional clerks in the mail division Of
the central station, ten additional
clerks in the Union Depot station and
four additional clerks in other out
side stations,
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
HOBSON TO BE RETIRED.
Incapacitated by Retinitis Caused
by Long Service Under .
Glaring Sun.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-The presi-
dent yesterday sent to the senate
message recommending the retire
ment Of Naval Constructor Richmond
p. Hobson and, in accordance with
this recommendation, Senator Gal
linger Immediately added a bill pro-
viding for Mr.. Hobson's transfer to
the retired list. In his message the
president gives as his reason the
trouble that Mr.. Hobson has had
since 1900 with his eyes, and recites
the history of that trouble.
1t appears that in June, 1900, he was
admitted to the naval hospital as
Yokohama, Japan, when, according
to the records, he suffered from weak
ness of the eyes and retinitis, which
infirmities, it was stated, had been
contracted while on duty in repair
ing ships at Hong Kong. In January,
1892, he was examined by retiring
board, which decided that his inca
pacity was not such as to justify re-
tirement.
The presidents message concludes
as follows:
without suggesting that any in
justice has been done by this finding,
and while in effect pronouncing it
correct, Mr.. Hobson states in letter
addressed to the secretary of the
navy February 5, 1902, that 'the
duty required in the construction
corps in connection with plans and
blue prints and in connection with
inspection and supervision in the
glare at shipyards and navy yards,
/ requires just the kind of use of the
eyes that is painful and injurious
and would tend to thwart their re-
covery; that the condition of his
eyes has improved since his return to
the United States while on special
duty not in the usual line of work
| of the construction corps; but that
under these favorable conditions the
irritation and sensitiveness continue,
and show that he should not under
take work that taxes the eyes in the
future"
! He accordingly asks such legisla-
tton authorizing his retirement as for
disabilities incurred in the line OF
duty. This request is approved by
the chief of construction and by the
secretary of the navy.
"In consideration of the foregoing,
but especially of the gallant service
rendered by Mr.. Hobson in the sink
| ing of the Merrimac in the harbor OF
Santiago during the recent war with
Spain. recommend the enactment OF
n favorable measure for his relief"
The bill introduced by Senator Gal
| 1inger authorizes the president to
transfer to the retired list of the
| navy as for disabilities incurred in
the line of duty, Naval Constructor
Richmond p. Hobson. U. S. n, at the
rate of pay provided by Section 1888
of the Revised Statutes, in the case
| Of officers retired on account of in
capacity resulting from long and
| faithful service
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

That is an interesting theory which
comes from the Pacific coast that the
climate of Alaska has undergone a
radical reform by change in the
course of one of the great ocean cur
rents. The theory is that an earth
quake has caused subterranean
changes which have given turn t o the
so-called Japan current that will con-
vert Alaska from land of perpetual
Ice to one of perpetual summer. 1t is
a beautiful theory from an academic
point of view, but it looks very much
like an attempt to boom Alaska real
estate,
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Solomonian wisdom entered into
the mode adopted by Chicago JUS
tice to determine whether or not a
large quantity of beans declared good
by the seller and petrified by the
buyer were edible. He cooked them.
For time they resisted the bubbiing
of the water in the presence of the
court, but after reasonable subiec-
tion to the right temperature turned
out mellow and palatable. with iudg-
ment against the buyer. The judicial
test of ordeal for the beans by fire
is not contemplated by the statutes,
but it worked well this time.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me and made
me well, and that is why l gladly
write you this, and gladly thank you;
six bottles was all | took. together
with your Pills. My headache and
backache and kidney trouble went,
never to return the burning sensation
/ had left altogether; my general
health was so improved felt rs young
and light and happy as at twenty"
--MRs. LOUISE GIBSON. 4S13 Langley
Ave-, Chicago. Ill.-S5ooo forfeit If above
testimonial is not genuine.
If you feel that there is anything at
all unusual or puzzling about your
case, or il you wish confidential advice
of the most experienced, write to Mrs.
Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, and you will
be advised free of charge. Lydia +.
Pinkllam's Vegetable Compound
has cured and is curing thousands oa
cases of female trouble.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
DANISH TREATY RATIFIED.
The Treaty For the Acquisition Of
the Danish West Indies Rati-
Ned BY the Senate.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The senate
ratified the Danish treaty without
amending it in any particular.
Senator Bacon proposed an amend
ment eliminating the paragraph in
the treaty giving authority to con-
gress to fix the civil and political
rights of the inha bitants. but it was
voted down by a viva voce vote. -Sena-
tor Cullom then explained the provi-
sions of the treaty in detail. The res
olution to ratify was adopted with
out division.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
4 French SCULPTOR has comDlet

4 French sculptor has completed the
model of statue of Marshal Rocham-
beau which is to be presented to the
city of Washington as companion to
the statue of Lafayette, and it will be
shipped to America in April. With
Germany sending prince to the Unit
ed States to express her friendship.
Russia insisting that it was her and
not England that intervened for Amer
lea in the Spanish-American war, Ger
many inviting the presidents daughter
to launch the emperor's yacht and
France sending us statues, your Uncle
Samuel is feeling quite gay.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
NEGRO MINSTREL LYNcHED,
at New Madrid, Mo-.
Saturday Night.

New Madrid, Mo-, Feb. 1s.-Louis
Wright, negro minstrel belonging
to the Richard & Prngle troupe,
which showed here Saturday nigh,
was taken from Jail. Sunday night.
by crowd of masked men and
hanged. This was the sequel to a
row at the show. Saturday nigh. dur
Ing which several shots were fired
and number of person wounded.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

The census bureau reports large
increase in manufact for 1900 over
1890 The gains were 23 per cent. in
the amount of wages paid, 25 per cent
in the number of wage earners. 80 per
cent. in value of products, 81 per cent
in capital. ~ per cent. in cost of ma
terials. and A per cent in the number
OF establishments. In the aggregate
OF its manufactures the United States
is. of course. far ahead of England or
any other country, and its lead is con.
stantly lenrthening.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Canada proposes to establish a great
national park in the heart of the
Rocky mountains which will serve as
an asylum and breeding ground for
the species of game. big and small. that
are now rapidly becoming extinct.
This is the Yellowstone park plan. and
1t is one that is eminently worthy.
Until comparatively few years ago
both Americans and Canadians no,
only tolerated but encouraged the
slaughter of game. The change of pol
Icy is wise, and it is to be hoped it has
not come too late.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

The Massachusetts farmer is not do
ing so badly as those who wrote so
much of deserted farms in New Eng
land would leave us to assume. The
percentage of improved land in Massa-
chusetts is smaller now than in 1850.
but the number of farms has in
creased. The census shows, however,
that the Massachusetts farmers are
worth $1s2 2,646,7O4, upon which the in
come is 1876 per cent.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Emperor William has conferred
upon Harvard university a munifcent
and useful gift. 1t consists of casts
and bron:es illustrating every phase
OF the German plastic arts from the
Romanesque period t. the renascence
The originals of the casts. which
number several thousand. are in an
cient German cities. Those from
Nuremberg will be particularly well
come not only on account of their
intrinsic value, but for associations
Longfellow has endeared to the
American people.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

1t is fact that the best military
commanders have been those who
their orders. The late Gen. Hobart,
of Milwaukee, was noted in the civil
war for the parental supervision
which he exercised over his regiment
A Milwaukee paper says that among
the latest visitors at Gen. Hobart's
bedside was captain of his former
regiment. The officer was just rec
cgnized by the dying general, whose
last audible words were: How are
the boys?" His thoughts and men,
ory related back to camp times dur
ing the civil war.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
UNPRECEDENTED FLOODS.
Twenty-Five Persons Drowned and
Great Destruction of PrOD-
crty.

Cape Town, Feb. 1s.-Unprecedent-
ed floods have occurred in the south
western portion of Cape Colony, re-
sulting in great destruction of
houses, bridges and railroad proper
ty. Twenty-Five persons have been
drowned
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

The city of Paterson, n. j., made
haste to notify the country that it
wanted no outside help, even if
thousand families are homeless and
500 of it's finest buildings in ashes. If
such a calamity had befallen most
cities of that size pleas for assistance
would have been telegraphed to the
country.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

The census bureau report on man
Ofactures shows in the last decade an
increase of % per cent. in the amount
of wages paid, IS per cent. in the
number of wage-earners, 80 per cent.
In the value of products, 81 per cent.
in the capital invested and ~ per
cent. in the number of esta ablishments.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Marseilles, Feb. 1S.-A small coast
ing steamer. the Pionier, was
wrecked during snowstorm, yester-
day, near Toulon. Afterwards an ex-
plosion of gas on board the steamer
killed the captain and a passenger
and injured two other passengers.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

The necessary three-fourths vote Of
the annual conference of the Method
list Episcopal church has ratified the
new constitution of that body, which
was passed in May, 1900. Women are
now given the right to sit as dele
gates in the general conference.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Chicago, Feb. Thames Henry
Dole, a charter member of the board
of trade, one of the promoters Of the
old Chicago exposition and vice-presi-
dent of the Art Institute, died here
after fortnight's illness,
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

wealthy resident of Ohio. eloped with
the coachman, the man deserted her,
and now she is employed as servant
in the home over which she once ruled
as wife. The punishment is severe,
but deserved.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
scorchinR Charcurs Arrested.

New York, Feb. 1s.-On their de-
termination to stop the violation of
the speed laws by automobilists and
frequent serious accidents, twelve
arrests have been made in different
sections of the city.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
FOREIGN INTELL1GENCE,

An earthquake destroyed the town
of Shamoka. in Transcaucasia.
In speech at Liverpool Lord Rose
berry declared that England could
never grant a separate parliament to
ireland.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
Mrs. Gait Reelected

Washington, Feb. 1s.--Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait to-day was reelected
president of the National American
Woman Suffrage association for the
ensuing.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Washington, Feb. 1s.-The senate
committee on agriculture in consid-
ering the oleomargarine bill which
recently passed the house and has
been giving hearings to those sor and
a4ainst the measure.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
wel-known Politician Dead.

Kansas City, Mo-. Feb. 1s.-William
s. Leeper. aged 81 years. a we'll
known attorney and politician of
Kingston. Mo-, died at St. Joseph's
hospital, Sunday night. as a result Of
q fall received q week axo.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19

Mr.. John L. Sullivan has retired
from the stage. His conception of ST.
mon Legree, the slave driver, was so
realistic that all the Uncle Toms
threatened to throw up their jobs.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
kidney TROUBLES,
Mrs. Louise II. Gibson Says
That This Fatal Disease ls
Easily Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com.
nnunA

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM 81 felt very
discouraged two years ago, had suf-
fered so long with kidney troubles and
other complications, and had taken so
much medicine without relief that
began to think there was no hope for
me. Life looked SO good to me, but
what is life without health? l wanted
IN ha well
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
PotoSi journal.
=. n. DEGGENDoRF, Publisher.
<VIos4. {: MISSOURI.

Only two men who commanded ar
mics on the union side during the civil
war are now alive-Gens. Howard and
Schofield. Of 40 corps commanders
only ten are living.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
Horton-Butler Contested Election.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-The case Of
Horton VS.. Butler. from the Twelfth
Missouri district, was argued. yester-
day, before the house committee on
elections No. /.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
War Tax Repeal Bill Passed.

Washington. Feb. 1s.-The bill to
repeal the war revenue taxes was
passed unanimously by the house,
27s members voting aye.
Potosi journal., 1902-02-19
Suicide of a we1l-Known Enxinee

Philadelphia, Feb. 1S.-John Crit
fiths, well-known civil engineer
and a man of wealth, committed sui
eide at his home in Jenkintown, a
suburb, by blowing out his brains
with shotgun. He was 40 years old.