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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
Remarkable Figures.

From little wooden track line
along the LackaWaXen creek, where
the first locomotive in the country
had its trial in 1920, the railroad
systems of the United States have
grown In 13 years to network OF
rails, which strai ghtened out,
wonld make single track extend
ING eight times around the world.
Visualize this cightfold girdle.
Beside it is a new track progress
ing twelve miles a day on the ninth
circuit. On every tive-mile stretch
is locomotive with train of
eight cars. There are five men at
work for every mile and 240 new
men coming to work every day.
The road carries more tonnage
than all the ships on all the seas,
together with the railroads of the
busiest half of Europe.
From the lines that make up the
imaginary manifold belt one wage
Garner out of every fifteen in the
country, directly or indirectly, Sc
cures Il living for himself and bis
dependents, if not as a fireman,
or a conductor, or superintcn
dent, then as a locomotive builder,
or steel worker, or even one OF
the iumbermcn engaged in hewinl
down the 5000 square miles of tim
Der employed every year for ties
Worlds Work.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
I ANNOUNCEMENTS. L
FOR COUNTY CLERK.

FIk Nt'GtNi N4-i-t>tA.
We are authorized to announce
NORMAN r ROBINSON,
of Harmony Township, as candidate for
the office OF County Clerk, subject to nomi-
nation by the Republican party.
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
Joseph Z. SLOAN,
Of Bellevue Township, as candidate fer
the office of Circuit Clerk. subject to nom
ination by the Republican party.
FOR SHERIFF..
We are authorized to announce
P. II. WARD.
Of Richwoods Township, as candidate
fer the Office of Sheriff, subject to nomina-
ton by the Republican party.
We are authorized to announce
E.R. HANSON,
of Union Township, as a candidate for
the Office Of Sheriff. subject to nomination
by the Republican party.
FOR PRESIDING JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce
L. A. PAGE,
Of Johnson Township, as candidate for
the Office of Presiding Judge of the County
Court. subject to nomination by the Re-
publican party.
We are authorized to announce
Joseph WILKINSON,
Of Richwoods Township, as a candidate for
the office of Presiding Judge of the County
Court, subject to nonlination by the Re-
publican party.
FOR COUNTY JUDGE - FIKST DIST.
We are authorized to announce
]. c. COLEMAN.
of Union Township. as a candidate for the
office Of Judge of the County Court from
the first district, subject to nomination by
the Republican party.
FOR COUNTY JuDGE-sEcoND DIST.
We are authorized to announce
F. +. COLE,
Of Belgrade Township, as candidate for
the office Of Judge of the County Court
from the second district, subject to nom
ination by the Republican party.
We are authorized to announce
O. S. MARTIN,
Of Belgrade Township, as candidate for
the office of Judge CT the County Court
from the second district subject to NOM
ination by the Republican party.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES w. COLE,
of Harmony Township, as a candidate for
the office Of Judge Of the County Court
from the second district subject to nom-
ination by the Republican party.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

In the change Of venue and the
postponement of the trial of Ed
Butler, under Indictment in the
city of St. Louis for attempted
bribery Of public officials, the peo-
pie have characteristic example
of Justice as it is administered in
Democratic Missouri. Republicans
under indictment for similar of
fences committed in St. Louis, are
hardly permitted to see the ink dry
on their warrants of arrest before
they are railroaded through the
trial court and given penitentiary
sentence. Butler, however, a self
confessed boodler. and boastful in
his power to corrupt, is permitted
to delay justice by the granting OF
changes of venue and continuances
and finally he will cvade punish
ment for his offensc through the
connivance of political influence in
trigueing with the courts. But
Ier is Democrat. He is too use
full to bis party to sendt to the peni
Tertiary. 1t is through his ''In-
dians' that the Nesbit law is made
to fulfill its object in St. Louis ant
keep Missouri Democratic, anf
while Missouri is Democratic But
lcr. the boodler, will have no feal
of being compelled to serve th'
state behind stone walls.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The local Democracy is, admit
tedly, better organized than are
the Republicans, but they are or.
gaDized OF the principles Of cor
ruption. The local political situa-
ton therefore resolves itself into
the question, does the right OF
franchise carry with it Il moral obi
CATION. If it does, then the peo
pie should see to it that the ap-
preaching election is not decided
''by the money and whiskey fur
nisiied by the other side"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

Missouri, Lieutenant Governor
John \. Ice introduced Y iliiam
!. Bryan to Il Missouri audience
one evening recently rs the personi
fcation Of Jesus Christ. The cniy
leason that we can perceive for
Mr.. Lees remarkable statement is
that Christ began life in & stable
while Mr.. Bryan is at present liv-
ing iii Il barn; but beyond this the
parallel between the two charac-
ters divcrges.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The Democrats are anxious to
unload the bad management Of the
school fund upon the people as Il
''sacred obligation"
When booze and Doodle gets so
bold that it no longer attempts to
hide its viciousness it is time to
knock it out with the club Of public
opinion.
The corruption of money and
whiskeyI furnished by the other
side" has prevailed long enough in
the politics of this county. Turn
the 'other side" down.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

Thc contention of the whiskey-
Gratis that they are only beating
the Republicans at their own game
fails of confederation by the cleo
tion returns. There was hardly a
candidate on the Republican ticket
two years ago who received the
party majority. This indicates
that ak the corruption was done by
the Democrats among the Repub
lican voters.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The nomination Of Congressman
Robb probably gives him another
term of office. While the Repub-
licans will have candidate in the
field there is little hope that lie will
be able to overcome the normal
Democratic majority in the dis
trict. which is about 2OOO.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

Fourth Of July ought 10 he revived
and il asks if the principles axe
fadirg out '',vltcn we know that
we are violating the declaration in
the Philippines" Everybody Ill
St. Louis. as far as ascertained,
believes in the Declaration Of Inde-
pentIcnce, and the number is not
few who would like to see lis prin-
cip!cs applied right here in this
city. The document teaches that
governments Ieriye ''thelr jus!
power from the consent Of the
governed" But the people Of St.
Louis are governed by state boards
appointed by the governor for par
lisan ends. One Of these boards
opens the city treasury at will,
without the consent Of the citizens,
who furnish the money, or their
elective representatives. The de-
claration asserts that King George
''has Obstructed the administration
Of Justice" In Missouri the state
supreme court has forbidden the
opening Of ballot boxes known to
be crammcd with fraud. and the
same coUrt uphoIds the Nesbit law,
which was passed with the express
purpose Of stealing elections. King
George never went down to the
level Of Il bunlso game like that.
"Ilc has erected Il multitude of
new Offices and sent hithcr sWarms
Of officers to harass our people.
and eat out their substance" The
The new police law doubled the cost
of the department for the benefit
of the jefferson cl'lb treasury, and
runs up the number Of policemen
to 1900, chiefly employed i'll poll
teal iobbcry. The substance Of
St. Louis is eaten oat for party adj
vantage, and the enlarged police
force, in conjunction with repeat
ers circulating in wagons, is sent
in to decide elections. He has
combined, with others. to subject
Us to q jurisdiction foreign to our
constitution, and unackrOwledccl
by our laws, giving his assent to
to their acts of pretended legisla-
ton" Missouri il governed not
by constitution, but by the vio-
latiOn of its constitution, and vot-
crs are asked to pass this year an
amendment to cover up tie viola
ton. Perhaps the amendment
will be declared carried on the
strength of Ncsbit law ballot box
stuffing. There is a great deal
more in the Declaration of Indo-
pendencc calculated to make the
| St. Louisan shed tears over his dis
franchised, plunlered and helpless
condition; nevertheless, let the
document be read, for it still
means something in the country a
large, rs well as in the Philippine:
Wherethe inhabitants are frecr thai
they ever were before, and will be
be given all the civil liberty they
can carry, by honest administra
tions, as fast as it can be handet
out.-Globe Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
a Hint to SCratChers.

The politician is my shepherd; l
shall not want any good thing dur
ing the campaign. He leadeth me
into the saloon for my votes sake.
He filleth my pockets with fine
cigars and my beer glass runneth
over. He enquireth concerning
the health of my family even to
the fourth generation. Yea,
though l walk through the mud
and rain to vote for him and shout
myself hoarse, when be is elected
he straightway forgetteth me. Yea,
though meet him in his own office
he knoweth me not. Surely the
wool has been pulled over my eyes
all the days of my life.-Ex-
change.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The hand of the Sugar Trust has
been disclosed III the matter Of tar
i'll concessions to the Cubans. Mr..
Havemycr, who is at the head Of
the Trust, contributed S250O to
wards carrying on the propaganda
for Il reduct ON of duties on Cuban
sugar. 1t is not shown anywhere
that MIR. uaycmycr's llberaIity i'll
this matter was inspired by feeling
of interest in the welfare and pros
perity Of Cuba. Corporations
have no sonls, it is said. There
fore whatever concern the Sngar
Trust may have in Cuban tariff
concessions does not spring from
its sympathy for the Cubans. This
brings up the question, which is
the trust favoring party? If, as
the Democrats allcgc, the Rcpub
Iicans are the only friends of the
trusts, why are the Democrats in
congress trying to accomplish tar
iifreductions which wouldbe clearly
in the interest of one of the greatest
monopolics in the country and the
Republicans are opposing this re
| Guction.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The constitution, the organic
law of the state, says the ballot
boxes may be opened in an election
contest to disclose whatever fraud
ulent ballots they may contain. The
state supreme court has decided
that this clause of the constitution
is unconstitutional. 1t is now up
TO the people to say that they do
not want a supreme court that is
bigger than the constitution.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

Bro. Mitchim, of the De Soto
Press, ''most graciously" thanks
those who supported him in his
race for the Democratic nomina-
ton for state senator. Say, Mitch,
that sounds whole lot egotistical.
The sovereign American citizen
doesn't want any such condesension
in his'n. Let that be for the sub
jccts of kings.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The whiskeycrats do not repre-
sent the Democracy of this county
at all. They compose onlya small
machine ring at the county seat,
which controls the party nomina
tion and ''elects' its men by cor
rupting Republican voters with
booze and Doodle.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

We look into the cradle and be-
hold male child. AT the age of
ten he is a noisy kid with half the
button off his pants and holes in
his pockets: and at i Il devil in a
print shop. with an eye for mean
ness; at % thepublisher of coun-
ty newspaper, engaged in publish
ing the resources of the country:
at 81 emaciatcd and worn ont; at
80 a corpse in a cheap coffin and
his only resources are Washing
ton hand press, a few cases of non-
pariel type and subscription book
with the names of 500 delinquent
subscribers, who line up and march
past his coffin, saying. ''He was
a public-spirited fellow but he just
couldn't save anything.-Ex.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The Democrats are laying their
lines of battle in the present cam
paign in Potosi precinct and Union
Township, principally, and will
conduct the fight in the manner
confessed in the paragraph at the
head of the first column of this
page,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

1t is reported that the ringsters
at Jefferson City have retired lob
byists Phelps from the councils of
the Democratic party, but it seems
that before doing SO they made
arrangements with the lobby lead
er for ''handy man to have
around as his successor.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

The Independent places all the
odium of corrupt politics upon the
voter and leaves it to be inferred
that it considers the booze and
Doodle dispenser immaculate Of
the taint of rOttenness.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
NJHVLENT CANCER CURED.

Startling proof of a wonderful ad-
vance in medicine is given by drag
gi>t, G.. W. Roberts, Of Elizabeth, w.
Va. An old man there had long suf-
fered with what good doctors pronoun-
ed iucurable cancer. They believed
his case hopeless till he used Electric
Bitters and applied Bucklin's Arnica
SaIve, which treatment completely
cnred him. When Electric Ritters
are used to expel bilious, kidney and
microbe poisons at the same time this
salva eXerts its matchleSs bealing
mower. blood diseases, skin eruptions.
ulcers and sores vanish. Bitters 50c,
Salye a5c at all dealers in medicines
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
Si.OO Per knnura.

The virtuous indignation Of
the Potosi Republican conven-
ton was SO grotesqne in par
ty that it is SO hopeIessly rot
ten in this county that it puts
up a pi!iful whine that al-
though it has a majority Of
two hundred and fifty votes,
yet there is not virtue enough
among its members TO prevent
them from being seduced
from their party allegiance
BY THE MONEY AND WHIskEY
FURNISHED BY THE OTHER
sIDE.-lndependcnt of Jane ).
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

How do the honorable, christian
citizens of Washington County
like the reflection that elections
here are decided by the money and
whiskcy furnished by Democratic
candidates? Read the admission
of the Independent.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
HAPPY TIME OLD TOWN

I'VE felt very happy" writes r. y.
Bevill. Old Town, Va. ''When Buck
Inns Arnica Salve wholly cured our
daughter Of a bad case of scald head
1t delights all who use it for Cuts.
Corns, Burns, Bruises, Boi!S. Ulcers,
Eruptions.. lnfallible for Piles Only
2Jc at all dealers in medicines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
FILTHY TEMPLES IN INDIA.

Sacred COWS often dehIe Indian teln-
pies, but worse yet is a body that's
polluted by constipation. Don per-
nit it. Cleanse your system with
New Life Pills aud avoid untold mis-
cry. They give lively livers, active
bowels, go0d digestion. i!ne appetite.
Only &c at all dealers in medicines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

a large plant for the manufacture
of wood alcohol is being built at Sligo,
in Crawford County. The company
will spend something like a quarter
Of d million dollars on its plant, it is
reported.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

Go to Davidson & GuytOn's shops
for all kinds of new wheels, single or
by the set, all sizes. Also spring seats,
piows and harrows, all kinds, and all
kinds Of wood and iron work.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

}. F. Mitchim, of De Soto, was
defeated for the Democratic nOmi
nation for State Senator in the
26th district by John l.. Bradley,
of st. Francois County.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
WORLD WIDE REPUTATION.

WORLD WIDE REPUTATION.
Whites Cream Vermifuge has achieved
a world wide reputation as being the best
of all worm destroyers and for its tonic
influence on weak and unthrifty children
as it nuetralizes ihe acidity or sourress of
the stomach. improves their digestion and
assimilation of food. strengthens their ner-
vous system and restores them to the
health. vigor and elasticity Of spirits nat
ural to childhood. 25c, Teasdales Drug
Store Potosi and Suitor & Co., Richwoods
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

DIR. N. r. Arthur, of Reynolds Coun-
ty, is confined in jail at Ironton on a
charge of practicing medicine without
having first registered as qualified
physician.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

burglars entered the store Of Rudy&
MasterSon at Doe Run on the night Of
the llth inst. blew open the safe and
got away withs20 in cash. Jake Zim-
mer, the clerk employed by the firm
slept In the store. but the robbers
kept him quiet by threatening him
with death.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

E. V. Conway, a young man living
in Pennington one night recently
dreamed lie was standing near win
dow in new building watching the
carpenters work. When he had seen
all he wanted to see he vaulted out of
the winoow-of his second story bed
room-and, naturally woke up. In
his descent one arm caught on the
window casing, and was bruised up
quite severely. But lie struck solid
ground feet-tirst, and was not injured,
beyond slight strain of some of the
muscles of his back.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
FOR THOSE WHO LIVE ON FARMS,

FOR THOSE WHO LIVE ON FARMS.
DR.. Bergin, Pana, Ills, writes; Il have
used BalIard's Snow Liniment always
recommend it to my friends, as I am Con-
fident there is no better made. 1t is a
dandy for burns Those who live on
farms are especially liable to many acci-
dental cuts, burns and bruises, which heal
rapidly when Billiards. Snow Liniment is
applied. 1t will alwaysbe kept in the house
for cases OF emergency. 25c, soc and
81 90 at Teasdale's Drug Store Potosi and
Sutor & Co., Richwoods.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
Begin at Home.

A Democratic paper in Mis-
souri,. the De Soto Press, suggests
that the fashion of reading the De-
claration Of independence on the
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
A Funny Hero.

General Miles appears still to
have permission to draw his breath
and his salary. Therefore the
country is in no haste to elevate
him to the position Of a martyr.
On the contrary, the country is
coming around to ar attitude of
cNtravagant admiration of the
Generals queer genius for getting
into trouble. That the General is
equal to the task Of seeing that he
is never for Il moment forgotten
Of the multitude is perfectly plain,
yet we must wonder that any man
should SO cherish job in which
there are so muny things to make
him detest it. Nobody ever be-
fore seemed to get such real pleas
urc out of being an object of per
secution as does Miles. His odd
position never has been cqualIed
outside of comic opera. Louis
Mirror.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18
SPRING AILMENTS,

There is an aching and tired feeling: the
liver. bowels and kidneys become sluggish
and inactive, the digestion impaired, with
little or no appetite, no ambition for any
thing, and feeling that the whole body
and mindneeds toning up. The trouble is
that during winter. there has deem an ac-
emulation Of waste matter in the system.
Herbine will remove it, secure to the Sc
cretious rigkt exit, and by its tonic eff
feet, fully restore the wasted tissues aud
give strength instead of weakdess. soc
at Teasdales Drug Store, Po:osi, and
Suitor & Co.. Richwoods.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1902-06-18

On June ! a man named Ham filled
up on election whiskey at Knob Lick
and that night he fell asleep on the
railroad track. His body was found
next morning, horribly mangled by
the trains that had run over him.
Tally one more for election booze.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-12

inch. coiors and black. worth COO. ~
csc.
Boys. Soft Negligse shirts. with
collars and cuffs attached. Friday.
at &c.
Boys Wool Sweaters. with neat
stripes. reduced from lea 10 Tsc.
Mems Working Shirts. with double
breasts and yokes. sizes isss to 10.
At only toe.
wom@nss Fancy Lawn Ties. In sill
white and assorted eoiors. worth &c.
al lie.
wouen.s All SILK Auto Ties. nm
est ausissy silk. desirable spring
shades. regular eac TO si-oo; here to-
women's ana children's sun Bon
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worth sSc. tomorrow at rec.
womsn's Muslin Skirts. deep
fisnnce Of lace insertion and tucks.
edged with wide torchon lace and
having deep dust ruffie. regular
value 81 90. special AZ ssc.
womenss bingham Aprons, fart
colors. blue and white checks. made
with wide hsm and long ties. worth
Rsilsbls cstsrrh Cure. sec size. at
sc.
whites SOC Liniment. soc size. at
eac.
Extract Beef. sc kind. at sec.
Jap Rose Giyeerine Soap. cakes
for acc.
white Rose Glycerfne SOAP. ssff.
at f2tsc CAKE.
Notified Stocking parnerH. with
handles. regular price Ice each. sale
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White Dexter Knitting Cotton. reg
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Medium sixe Curling frons. best
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sale price &c.
Best quality s-inch Dressing Combs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-12

Dickcy. Many invitations viii be
issued.
The VII club Is making arrange
rnents for u series of dancing par
ties TO be given out Of doors dur
ing the summer months. At the last
meeting OF the club new officers were
elected. The names are as follows.
President. A. f. Orr. vice president.
Fred Anderson: secretary. Vaughn
NJ. Ellis. treasurer. Geo. W. Hish.
The fifteenth anniversary OF the
Rev. and Mrs. w. A. Major was celc-
hrafed Monday evening In the nature
OF a surprise party Al the home Of
Capt. W. J. Bryant. Queen Anne ave-
nue.. The pastors of the local Pres
hvtertan churches and their wives
were present. and about rs other
guests. Some elegant cut class pres
ents were received. The evening was
a pleasant one and dainty refresh-
ments were served.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Donoghue IL making
plans for a delightful outing trip 60
be given for the Alpha club. The
members will take a yachting trtr
TO Eagle Harbor. where they VIII
spend the day. The outing win take
place some time during the present
month.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-12
THURBER SENSATION
PROVES DISCONcERTINC
President Abandons His Home visit---War
Department Has LEAK

WASHINGTON, y. c. June Ia
Tho sensation caused by Thurbers
disclosures before the Senate Cuban
committee has not yet subsidized.
That developments have dtsconeert-
al the administration Is shown ~
the fact that President Roosevelt
has abandoned his intention OF going
from West Point 10 oyster bay on a
two-d DAYS. visit to his family. In
stead ne win hasten 10 Washington.
ana ID il expected an official state
ment will soon follow.
Whether the beet sugar senators
will have courage enough Go propose
an Investigation into Cen. Wood =
expenditures has not yet become evil
dent. but Democrats would like to
ese II done. The Democrats are
pleased and claim that direct con-