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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

The was meeting of the Demo-
cratic hosts, Representatives elect,
candidates for Legislative jobs, etc. ,
in st. Louis one day last week,
and, no doubt much preliminary
setting of stakes was done. Among
those present was Mr.. Whitecot-
ton, speaker of the last House,
and prominently in the race for
the same position i'll the new
House, which convenes today. We
also note that the Democratic con-
testant for the seat from this coun-
=; was mixing around at this
pow-Wow. In connection with the
several contests III the state to oust
Republican representatives, Mr..
Whitecotton made the significant
remark that if he is reelected to
the chair the first committee he
would appoint would be that on
elections. This remark dove-t ails
very nicely with the developments
in tho Evorsole- -Declus contest pro
| ceedings here last Monday. On
ta,t day Mr.. Dcclue opened hi:
! side of tho case, and, owing to th'
fact that some of The contestee''
witnesses had not Been summoned
his attorney asked for contin
uance until the twelfth inst. Thi
proposition seemed to anger tn
contestant, and he threatened t@
, ! take the evidence on his side ant
proceed forthwith to jeff. City an'
Law the case before the election
, committee without waiting on tn
Econtetee's evidence. There
evidently urgent need on part Q
, ! the Democrats to steal sewers
seats in the House.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

It used to be said when the gen
eraI assent, i, Of Missouri met that
"Bill'' Phelps was in session. The
Democrats announced during the
campaign of last year that they
had ''trun'' Phelps oat of the busi-
ness of conducting legislation at
jefferson City. Still we have our
doubts about the sincerity
of this proclamation, Phelps may
be out of it, but there has always
been too close connection between
the interests he represented and
the interests Of the Democratic
party. There is always before us
the prominent fact that the inter
ests behind MIR. Phelps were heavy
contributors to the campaign
funds Of the Democratic party,
and we also know that il is a pee
liar characteristic Of the party that
it is susceptible to the influence a
goodly wad of hootlIc exerts. There
fore, while Phelps may be person
ally oblitcrated from the ''sacred
precincts" of the general assembly
room at jeff City, We feel that his
influence will still be there. We
would not like to strain our ere
dnlity to the extent Of believing
that tue Democrats have undergone
4 Sudden and complete reformation
of character in this respect.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

The Journal recognizes and ap-
preciates tho fact that it has the
enmity of local Democratic poll
ticians. a paper which has not
its political enemies is of little po-
tency in the public affairs of the
community within the radius Of
its circulation. Our eaemi es have
been honestly won by the honesty
OF our purposes. Fabrication
comes not from Our pen, and if
the sting of truth in its point hes
left its numerous sore places, SC oe
Il.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
The ConviC: Labor Problem.

Mr.. Parry, president Of the Ma
tional Manufacturers association
and Mr.. Gompers, president Of
the American Federation of Labor
agree with every humane person
that some employment must be
found for convicts. The problem
is to provide employment which
will be useful, which will yield
some returns to the state, and which
will not interfere with free labor
or private industries. Mr.. Parry
advocates the employment of the
convicts in road building. This
seems practical, and, if SO, would
solve the problem in this country
for many yoars to come.
The United States is poorly pro-
yided with highways. The vast
area, of the country, coupled with
the fact that the settlement Of the
greater portion Of it was simulta-
neous with, or subsequent to, the
construction Of railways, explains
the poverty of our country in this
respect. Compared to the splen-
did roads cf France, or Switzer-
land, or England, or northern Italy
or several other countries of Eur
ope, the roads Of the United States,
with few exceptions, are the veriest
makeslifts. If we had network
of >uu,, roads, extending all over
the country, as reach into every
corner of France, for instance, it
would add enormously to the
wealth and productive capacity of
of tl.s United States, would pro
mote the general well being Of the
people, and would tend to raise the
standard of our civilization. The
advent of mechanical traction,
still in its infancy, and the intro
duction of free mail delivery,
which will he exten led until every
farmer in the country has his daily
service, suggest, and, indeed com
pei a vast Improvement in ou
highways. With good road
every where, with telephone con
!; ncction between the farms to tn
, cities, with daily mail deliver,
in every nook and corner of TIN
republic, with mechanical TRACTION
perfected and utilized for all kind
, of traffic, the conditions Of life vii
pretty we'll equalized in town ant
country, and their general averag
! will he vastly advanced.
At all events the proposition t
:. employ covicts in road building i
9 worthy of the most tkoushtfs
f consideration. We certainly kno'
|. of no other or better way to Sc
cure system Of public highway
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

Thos. A. Edison predicts the
passing of tho horse rs ono Of the
events of the new century. How
ever we do not look for this to
come to pass while there is no
passing of poor roads. There is
nothing so reliable in dragging n
vehicle through our elongated mud
holes, called roads, as good
horse. Our old friend will stay
with us for some time yet.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

According to State Treasurer
Williams figures there is Il fine bal
ance on hand in the state treasury.
and figures don't lie-except when
thsy are presented by Republicans
to prove that the party in power
in the state has looted the taxpay
ers of something like eleven mil
lion dollars.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
LUCK IN THIRTEEN.

BY sending l3 miles, VIM. Spirey,
of Walton Furnace, W.. got a box OF
Bucklin' $ Arnica SaIve, that wholly
cured horrible fever sore on his leg.
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Felons, Ulcers. Eruptions,
BoiIs, Burns, Corns and Piles. Only
s5c. Guaranteed by all dealers in
medicines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

as this country ought to have. We
should like to see the experiment
tried in Indiana at least on small
scale. Its feasibility and wisdom
could soon be determined by the
test of experience, by which every
theory must stand or fall.-Indiaa-
apolis Sentinel.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
HE COULD HARDLY GET UP.

HE COULD HARDLY GET UP.
P. H. Duffy, of Ashley, ILL.,, writes.
This is to certify that have taken two
bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure and it has
helped me more than any other medicine.
l tried many advertised remedies, but none
of them gave me any relief My druggist
Foley's Kidney Cure and it
has cured me. Before commencing its use
l was in such shape that could hardly
get up when once down. For sale by all
dealers in Potosi.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

Amy system of working the pub
lie roads which will bring better
results than that now in vogue is
worth trying. We hope to see
our state legislators give the
highway improvement question the
attention it demands.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

OF course, the present session OF
tho legislature will accept Gov.
Dockery's ''expert'' examination Of
the books. Our Democratic friends
do not want to get any closer to
them than that.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

In this rapid age the scene Of the
worlds important events shifts
with kaleidoscopic swiftness.
Hardly had the newspapers got
warmed up over the affair in Ven
ezuela when something in the war
line over in Morocco claimed their
first attention.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

The value of American farm
products for 1902 is estimated at
50, ,557, ,S95,41G. Tins it will be
seen that even the farmers are in
the billion dollar class.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE 1T.
Many broad minded physicians prescribe
Foley's Honey and Tar. as they have ncv-
er found so safe and reliable remedy for
throat and lung troubles as this great med
icine. For sale by a dealers in Potosi.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
\ STARTLING SURPRISE.

Very few could believe in looking
at A. +. fIoadley, Il healthy, robust
blacksmith Of Tllden, Ind, that for
ten years he suffered such tortures
from rheumatism as few could endure
and live. Buta wonderful change fol-
his taking Electric Bitters. Two bot
Ties wholly cured me- he writes,
land | have not felt Il twinge in over
Il year" They regulate the Kidneys,
purify the blood and cure Rheumatism
Neuralgia. Nervousness, improve di-
eestion aud give perfect health. Try
them. Only 30 cents at all dealers ia
medicines.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
RAILEC :, -. .,1hLiGHTS.
Ncv. ..,'.a:rr.r;.., -. inSirrs Thai
H!.iAr til, h'"-'s { 8" i:c.:cct"r
,.ui..& h..- ..:I.t

When a heavy train j. rushing in the
dark at 90 miles All hour Il weak head
light i no protection. 1t cannot re
YEA! the trouble ahead, says lIarper's
Weekly. S;.an enough for the engineer
to stop lis train.
\ number of he newest engines have
been supplied with headlights that are
visible Il mNe away. ana light the track
gne. The ordinary high-spped glaii
train can be stopped inside of 1,500
feet. SO a light that can cover this
distance is as great a protection as the
noon sun.
The new lights are run by q small dy
namo in the engine. Some of them
are as high as 5000 candle power. and
make the old-timc reflector look feeble
and yellow.
y furtheI Improvement is Il device
which allows he engine to see around
corners" The light is governed by a
4evtr in the tender. by means of which
the fireman can turn the light side.
wise down Il curve in the track, The
uld-fashione,l light. fixed permanently
to the smoke stack. projected its rays
directly ahead, and thus left the track
in darkness except on straight road.
Folev's Honey and Tar always stops the
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

There is no cough mt dicine so popular
as Foleys Honey and Tar. 1t contains
20 opiates or po;sons and never fails to
cure. For sale by all dealers in Potosi
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

john Stack. for 80 years q resident
of Crawford county, committed suicide
Tuesday morning at the home Of his
Sun. William. with whom he lives, Il
few miles northwest of town. He
took eight grains of >trycn nj ne which
lie had carried in his pocket since
April -, l92l.-Cuba Telephone.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
ASLEEP AMID FLAMES.

Breaking into Il blazing home, some
firemen lately dragged the eleepirg
, inmates from death. Fancied securi-
! ty, and death near. It's that way
When you neglect coughs aud colds.
Don't do it. DIR. Kings New Disc0v-
cry for Consumption gives perfect
prot ection against all Throat. Chest
and Lung Troubles. Keep it near,
and avoid suffering. death and ductor's s
bills. y teaspoonfui stops late
cough, persistent use the most stub
born. Harmless and nice tasting,
guaranteed TO satisfy by all dealers in
medicines. Price 80: and 81 OU. Trial
BOTTLES free.
1t is rumored that thc Gould system
had acquired control of the Eonne
Teyre & Mississippi River. T. r.
DO YOU WANT TO YAWN?
Feel cold shiverings. aching in the
bones lack Of energy. headache. and great
depression' The symptoms may be fol-
lowed by violent headahe, high feyer, en-
treme nervousness. condition known a.
malaria. Herbine cures it. Take it bet
fore the disease gets fair hold, though is
will work a cure in any stage. 7. A. Hop
your great medicine, Herbine. for several
years. There is nothing better for malar-
ia, chills and fever, headache bilicusness,
and for blood purifying tonic. there is
nothing as good" soc at Teasdale's Drug
Store. Potosi. and Suitor & Co., Rich
woods.
Chas. A. Harris, well-known
young business man OF DeSloge. Mo,
committed suicide on Monday night
of last week by taking poison. Di>ap-
pointment in love caused his rash act,
the object Of his affections married
ano. her man few days previously.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07
Consumption

Salt pork is a famous old
fashioned remedy for con-
sumption. Eat plenty of
pork was the advice to the
ccnsumptive SO and 100
years ago.
Salt pork is good if a man
can stomach it. The idea
behind it is that fat is the
food the consumptive needs
most.
Scott sEmulsionis themod-
ern method of feeding fat to
the consumptive. Pork is too
rough for sensitive stomachs.
Scott's Emulsion is the most
refined of fats, especially
prepared for easy digestion.
Feeding him fat in this
way, which is often the only
way, is hall: the battle, but
SCOTS Emulsion does more
than that. There is some
thing about the combination
of cod liver oil and hypophos-
n'7ites in SCOTS Emulsion
t;hhar puts new life into the
weak parts and has a special
actor on the diseased lungs.
;1-=-s y sample will be
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q ~: sent free upon request
= &s Be sure that this picture in
| !: .SSfiS 8sb l the form OF label IS tn.
! | E:A1zAs0J wrapper OF every bottle d
| jsSiESz&ktH Emulsion you buy
1890 SCOTT s.
- BOVINE,
E.Ssl CHEMISTS,
I SH1S 400 Pearl ST., N. Y
I ks10 SOC. and 81: all druggists
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

Foley's Honey and Tar always stops the
cough and heals the lungs. Refuse SUBJ
situtes. For sale by all dealers in Potos;.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1903-01-07

FOX IS Honey sd Tar COR coughs and
colds; reliable. trad .., tested. safe and
sure For g. ,+s- -. !ers IN Potosi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
cothran 6 Co.'s Cotton Letter.
BY Gilbert 6 Clay.

By Gilbert & Clay.
 New York, June 10.-Yesterday's week. ly weather report on cotton attracted general attention throughout the coun- try and brought about further short cow ering In the new crop options at the opening this morning. While the trade of Monday and Tuesday was characterized by a rather indifferent attitude of ope- rators on the new crop position, if not by an actual bearish feeling and resulting short selling, the tendency before the close last night and during the early deal- ings this morning represented a decided change of attitude of the majority. That is, a great many who have been short of the new crop positions at a much lower level of prices concluded that they had better terminate their obligations and walt for more seasonable opportunity to try again. This covering carried January to $9.70 and brought about a new high record for nearly all new crop positions. On the advance there was what we con- slider about the best short selling that we have seen in the market this season. Sev- eral of the larger traders who were most progressively bullsh on October cotton at S1kc and who have not been interested in that option since 1t crossed 92c, were rather active sellers above 9%e this morn- ing. Notwithstanding the position of the new crop options, this Is, of course, a rather precarious undertaking, but 1t shows that the best sentiment Is adverse to the buying of new crop months at any such level as that prevailing today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
New Orleans Cotton Market.

New Orleans, June 10.-In the spot mar ket cotton was in good demand. Pur- chasers 1t is stated are paying shade above posted quotations in order to se- cure desirable lists. Sales 205o bales, Quotations advanced M. Futures were somewhat unsettled at the opening; June was down 20 points, July up 1, August up 12 and September was up points, while the other months opened at about last evenings closing prices. During the day prices huctuated rapid ly, the highest and lowest points being for July 1887 to 1356, August 12.sS to 1917, September 1895 to 11.3s. October s7s 69e0, December 9.4S tos.65. January 6.4sd 9.6O Among the professionals interest In the August position is growing. al- though 1t has been pointed out all along that that position will be the critical point in the bull campaign. It is now be- lieved that the longs are endeavoring to carry the old crop campaign into Septem- ber From the highest point the market eased off, the close showing net losses of 13 points each on June and July, on August while September had gained 90 points on the day, and the other winter months to points.
 New Orleans, June 1o.-cottcn futures steady June 1907 nominal; July 1897, August 12.s6d7. September 11.2s. October 975G6, November 950@51, December 9.509 51, Januar 9.50d52
 New Orleans, June 10-Cotton steady; sales 205o. Ordinary 915-16; good ordi- nary 10.11-16: low middling Ii 9-16: mid- ding 12 7-16; good middling 1216-16; mid- ding fair 13.ss; nominal. Receipts 2,2o4; stock 7323S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11

New York, June 10.-Cotton opened to 5 points higher in most instances. Some hesitation was displayed in the Liver pool market, and unsettled confidence in a measure tn the old crop months Pri- vate cables were rather bearish. The un- dertooe, however, was builish. The fact is. there is no old cotton left except in small scattering amounts. and everything has pvt the new crop so far behind It's average condition at this season Of the year that 1t is difficult 10 see when sup plies are 10 be here to mees mil require ments. It Is figured that cotton can not come on the market to any considerable extent before October 1: meanwhile, just where prices may go is question De- eided bulllshness prevails as 70 the new crop months. aad the best people in the trade seem to think that we will be nearer a famine until new cotton comes in than ever before, and that 1t will re- quire some time after it has begun to be marketed before concluding hat enough will come Tn for the new season to restore confidence on the question of adequate supplies ahead. August made a higher jump during the morning and the other months also hardened. There was fear of too much grass hurting the crop. Cables were unsettled at to II points advance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Fruit and Produce.

 Corrected daily by c. F. Bell 6 Co.,. 201s
 Morris avenue). Oranges-California navels, s3.0OGp3. .25; seedlings. s2.75G3.O0 per box. Limes-Per 100. s1 .2591.60. Lemons-360 size, per box, $4.2564.75 Pine Apples-s3 per crate. Bananas-Per bunch. culls, ee075c; straights $1.25@160. Strawberries = Cullman, n.75d2.00 per crate ,: twenty-four boxes. Blackberries-$2. to s2.50 for 24-quart crates. Georgia Peaches-$1@2 per six-basket crate.
 Georgia Piums-Per crate, $1.50d200 New Apples--$3 to s4 per barrel. Cantaloupes-Florida, per crate, s2.5o. Water Melons--15@25c each. Celery-Per crate $S.no@a60. Cauliflower-Per dozen, g. Cabbage-Home grown. g per crate. Lettuce-Per crate s1.00QD1.50. Egg Plants-Per crate. B. Cucumbers-Per crate. $2.006250. Tomatoes-Florida 6-basket crates, s1.75 @2.0o.
 Green Peas-Per bushel. H.25. Florida Squash-Per crate, $1. 7592. .00. Snap Beans-Bushel hampers, s1. Peanuts-Fancy. per pound. Dc; No. 2, 4c Pecans-Per pound. 10c. English walnuts-Per pound. 15c. Raisins-Per box, s1.70 Irish Potatoes-Per bushel old crop. $50: new crop. No 1, $s; No. ?. $2 per barrel. Onions-Per pound. new southern, 9c. Peas-Black-eyed, per bushel. $1.5OQ1. 80. Lima Beans-Per pound. Go. Navy Beans-Per bushel, E. 60dD2.75 Poultry-Best friars, BOG; broilers, 150 25c: hens. 30935c.
 Butter-Best Elgin, 20c; best country. 10@15c cooking s@1oc; Jersey. 1591sc. Eggs-Fresh, 15c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
The Metal Market.

New York, June 10.-Tin declined Is Sd for spot in London, closing at 9126 5s, while futures were unchanged at G124 Locally tin was quiet and unchanged at $2Sa2S. .25. Stopper was unchanged in Lon don at a56 5s for spot and e55 los for futures Locally 1t was nominally un- changed at s14.5o@14.75 for lake and cleo trolytic and $14 for casting.
 Lead declined Is Sd in London to s11 Is Sd but remained quiet here at $A.371a
 Spelter was 5s lower in London at e2o 15s, but continued firm in the local mar ket at SC.
 Iron closed at 52s 3d In Glasgow and at 45s 9d in Middlesboro. Locally iron was quiet and nominal. No. foundry, north ern, $2092l; No ? foundry, northern, $ls 011s. 50; No. 1 foundry, southern, and No. 1 foundry southern soft, $19. .50920.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
LOCAL MARKETS.

There was nothing doing in the Birm- ingham cotton market yesterday. Prices continue to hold steady, and there are no developments.
 Stocks and bonds are firm. There was no change in the quotations for locals, and the market Is rather quie,.
 Light shipments were in order along Morris avenue. Very little produce or fruit arrived. Prices held steady. Fruits are selling well, and the town is full of watermelons. Lines are in good de- mand. Local dealers are well supplied with the fruit and sales are being made without any difficulty. A good many bananas are being sold but the punches are mostly green.
 Strawberries have about played out. The sales have gradually fallen off un- til now very few dealers are handling them at all.
 On account of the light shipments of yesterday there was not very much busi- ness being done, and the avenue present. ed quieter scene than is usually char actristic of this busy thoroughfare.
 No changes In the prices or staple gro- ceries have taken place. The market is featureless.
 Green hides are off ilc and dry are sell ing 1zc lower than former prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Local staple crooerIee,

Apples-Western evaporated, 75k@81kc. Flour-Fancy patent s4.50; half patent, $4.20.
 Sugar-Granulated, 5Ac; r. C., 4sSc. Coffee-Green, 7h09Mc. Arpuckle's, packages. s10.30; Lion packages, S10. 30; Cordova packages. s1o.so; Porto Rico, s1o. .30
 Meats-Dry salted ribs, 10c; dry salted rib bellies, 1015c; hams, fancy, 14ikc; medium, 13Ssc; extra clears. 9Ac; Cali fornia, 10Ac; breakfast bacon, 14c. Lard-Leaf, 1oc.
 Compound Lard-Snow drift, Sc.
 Molasses Centrifugal. 15oS5c; sugar. house. 40c; Georgia cane. 36c.
 Beans-Navy. $2.50 per bashel; Lima, 60 elic per pound.
 Pearl Grits--s2 lbs, s165.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
VERY LOW RATES
To Boston, Massy and Return via
 Southern Railway.

Account National Educational Associa- ton meeting the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Boston, Mass. July 2. 3. 4 and at a rate of one first class fare plus g. Tickets limited to July 12, 1903. By depositing tickets and paying fee of fifty cents extension of final limit may be obtained until September l. 1903 Rate from Birmingham, s3345.
 For sleeping car reservation and de- tailed information. apply at passenger office. Morris Hotel building. telephone 617. J. c. Lusk, District Passenger Agent. 6-7-to-7-4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Daily Statement.

Gaiveston-Firm; middling. 11%c; sales, 55; receipts. Al; stocks, 13,123.
 Mobile-Nominal; middling, lie; stocks. 183s
 Savannah-Firm; middling, 12Ac; re- ceipts, 364; stocks, 10,651.
 Charleston--Nominal middling, 11%c; stocks, 412.
 ilmington-nominal; middling. 11&c; stocks, 40.
 Norfolk-Steady; middllng. 12c; receipts, fl; stocks. 1898.
 Baltimore-N Nominal: middling, 12Ac; re- ceipts, 160; stocks, 1891.
 Boston-Quiet; middling. .4oc: receipts. net, 9: gross, II.
 Philadelphia-steady middling. 12.75c; stocks, 1619.
 St. Louis-Firm middiing, 19ze;. re- ceipts, 426; stocks, 5503.
 Memphis-S Steady; middling. 11%c; re- ceipts, SIS; shipments, 6Sl sales, $50; stock, 7516.