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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

Democratic papers are again
deriding the idea that the solid
south can be broken, and they are
doubtless right. The South's pol
itical invulnerabiIity is not based
upon any great principle, however,
rs its defenders would have US be.
lieve, but upon an nnquenchable
prejudice. Jetferscnian Democra-
cy has no part in this feeling, since
the policy Of the party that domi-
mates the south has demonstrated
that it favors race rule rather than
a government for the people by
the people.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

The Missouri Democrats will
hope to scare all their voters out
of the brush next fall with shouts
for Bryan. What's the matter
with the Republicans in the state
whooping it up for Roosevelt.
Let us remember that Teddy was
popular enough in Missouri two
years ago to carry the state by Is, :
600 majority.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
Everybody is invited to attend.

the aristocracies Of Europe and
America may be united in ''feel-
ings of kinship and affection"-but
for vindictive Socialism. The
prophylactic against both Aristo-
cracy and Socialism is the breaking
up of all "baronial estates" and
the multiplication of small farms
or ''homecrofts," each owned by
its independent occupant, strong
in his own manhood and calling no
man "Iord'' OF superior. Max
wells Talisman.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

The Independent last week, IN
its eagerness to square its party
with the antillquor sentiment of
the county, made certain state
ments which were somewhat hasty
and based upon little that the act
ual facts will sustain. While we
do not intend to keep up an inter-
minable discussion with our neigh
Dor upon this subject, we will say
that the admitted facts set forth
in the Independent last week,
many of them based upon the re-
cords, as it has asserted, are not
admitted facts at all, and are based
mostly upon the editors magma
ton. In seeking to throw the
odium of keeping the lid off the
saloons as long as possible through
the recognition of illegal license
petitions by the county court upon
the Republicans; that in the case
it cites the court that granted the
license was composed of two Re
publicans and one Democrat, the
Independent gets the situation
confused. At the time this case
came before the county court,
which was November 5tb, 1903,
the court consisted of one Repub-
lican and two Democrats, and not
two Republicans and one Demo
crat as alleged. The Judges at
that time were Louis Page, John
L. Boyer and |. V. Farmer, all
good citizens and whose political
affiliations are well known. (See
county court record book "r', at
pages 1853 to 1S0, inclusive.) The
making of this discussion vehicle
to bring in the name of Congress-
man Rhodes, we trust was not with
an Interior motive. In charging
that Mr.. Rhodes, as attorney for
the county, refused to give al
opinion upon the license cases in
controversy when the court applied
for such an opinion, is also not
borne out by the official records,
nor is itan' admitted fact::' ::'nor is it 8
matter of record that he refused to
sign the writ of certiorari, in the
case where an appeal was taken
from the county courts action in
granting a license. This license
was issued Nov. 5th, 1908, and the
application for the writ Of Ger.
tory was not filed III the St. Loui.
Court of Appeals until April 21st
1904, nearly six months after the
granting of the license, and withir
a few days of the expiration of th'
period for which it was ISSUED
(See 1o7 M. Ap. page 213,) 81
far rs the facts that are not O.
record arc recalled, Mr.. Rhode
had no connection with this appca
action, which was in charge of ant
presscd by the paid attorney fo'
the anti-saloon people.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

The ''lii' troubles in St. Louis
city and county are still agitating
the officials whose duty it is to see
that the law is enforced on this
point. Go back of all this law
breaking and you will fnd the up
right citizen who has distilling
and brewery interests supporting
it. Without this aid and encour-
agement the saloon keepers would
be easily handled by the law.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

The latest presidential ticket
combination the Democrats are
speculating upon is Bryan and Nit
chelI, the latter being John Mitch
ell of the coal miners union. With
free trade as one of the party's
prominent policies the election of
the above ticket would promptly
start another crusade of Coxey
armies upon Washington.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

Only two Presidential booms
are making noise enough to at
tract attention these days. The
Republicans want Roosevelt for
another term and will have him,
Notwithstanding his reiterations
that he will not be a candidate. The
Democrats seem to want Bryan
aoain.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
German Settlement.

AS We have not seen any items from
this burg in the Journal lately, we
will send in few.
Mrs. Maggie Fisher and children Of
st. Louis are visiting her brother, Mr..
John Bergmann.
Miss Lena Seyfarth of st. Louis is
visiting at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ChaS, O. Seyfarth.
Miss Bessie Portell Of near Potosi
spent Sunday last with friends here.
Quite a number of young folks at
tended the party given at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Seyfarth on last
Saturday evening. The evening was
pleasantly spent in dancing. After
dancing refreshments were served.
All reported haying spent aneDjoyable
evening. BLUE BELL.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
FORTUNATE MISSOURIANS.
IsNNh I u,n. RI ict Of n

W HtH I was q uFugR1SC, aC LIVUn1d,
NO. writes Z. J. Dwyer, now of
GRANVILLE, Mo-, 'three of my custom
ers were permanently cured Of consump-
ticn by DR.. Kings New Discovery,
and are we'll and strong today. One
was trying to sell his property and
move to Arizona, but after using New
Discovery short time he found it un-
necessary to do so. l regard DR..
Kings New Discovery as the most
wonderful medicine in existence" "
Surest Cough and Cold cure and Throat
aud Lung healer. Guaranteed by S. f.
Thurman & Co., druggists. soc and 81.
Trial bottle free
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

The Journal did not wait for
the anti-booze and Doodle in poll
tics sentiment to develop here be-
fore it took its position. 1t start
ed in some years ago and helped
ripcn public opinion for the re-
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
A Lesson in Health

Healthy kidneys filter the impuri-
ties from the blood, and unless they
do this good health is impossible.
Foley's Kidney Cure makes sound
kidneys and will positively cure all
forms OF kidney and bladder disease.
II strengthens the Whole system.
City Drng Store.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

Political parties are supposed
to win, even in contests for local
offices, because of certain fundu-
mental principles represented by
such parties. Ii our Democratic
friends in this county had relied
solely upon the principles of their
party in local contests they would
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
with final return limit of Oct. 81.
For further information, SEQ
your local agent or address,
DANIEL DELANEY,
Trav. Pass. Ag't. St. Louis, Mo.

The reading of local paper Oft
saves man many times the price Of
the paper, and just as oft may 1t shov
him an opportunity OF earning maav
dollars. Now is the time to subscribe
for the Journal.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
For Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sioner,
f. w. FLENTGE.
Fer State Superintendent OF Schools.
J. U. WHITE.
For State Senator.
w. Z. ELMER.

The ice trust is the neryiest Of
them all. 1t put up the price of
it's frozen commodity a dollar
ton while the dogs of the law were
close upon its heels.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
Tiff

The thermometer ranged from 80 to 90
degrees in the shade here Sunday after
noon.
Rev. Father Herman Of Old Mines visit
ed this place on Saturday last.
The carpenters will soon begin to work
on our new school-house. The lot has
already been surveyed.
Quite number Of people visited Mr..
Fred McCalligan's croquet ground Sunday
afternoon, which is located down in the
bottom where plenty of shade abounds.
Several games of croqeut we're played.
Mr.. Fred Schneider best girl was down
from St. Louis last week.
Rumor's are current that a Catholic
church will be erected here soon.
BLACK HAWK.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs.

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs.
"Several years since my lungs were
so badly affected that | had many
hemorrages," writes A, NJ. AXE, of
Wood, Ind. Il took treatment with
physicians without benefit. | then
started to take Foley's Honey and
Tar, and my lungs are now as sound
as a bullet. l recommend it in ad-
vanced stages Of lung trouble y
Foley's Honey and Tar stops the
cough and heals the lungs, ,and prevents
serious results from cold. Refuse
substitutes. CityDrug Store.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

She: He kissed me, and | told
him to tell no one.
He: And what did he 10!
She: Why, it wasn't Two min
utes before he repeated il.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
Administrator of Garner Parmeley.

DEATHS FROM APPENDICITIS
decrease in the same ratio that the
use of Dr. Kings New Life Pills in
creases They save you from danger
and bring quick aud painless release
from constipation and the ills grow
ing out of it. Strength and Vigor al
ways follow their use. Guaranteed by
S. F. Thurman Druggist. 25c. Try
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25

". L. Hunter, agent German
American Insurance Co. of New
York. See him fort fire insur ance.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-07-25
FINAL SETTLEMENT NOTICE.

Creditors and all others interested
in the Estate of Garner Parmeley de-
ceased. late of Washington County,
Missouri. are hereby notified, that on
the first day of the next August term
Of the Probate Court, | shall make
final settlement of said estate.
NJ. E. RHODES,
nf Carpnr
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26
Remarkable Life story of Nicllolai de Raglan, Who Posed as a Man
 For Thirteen Years.

Chicago, Dee 26,-Why Nickolai de Raylan posed for years as a man though really a Russian woman of noble birth, is to be denied in the probate court, it is said, in a few days.
 The explanation will be made by Anna Davidson, chorus girl who married De Raylan two years ago. Miss Raylan is reported to have been taken into De Raylan's conf- dence, but is now forced to tell the real story that Harry George De Raglan, the dead woman's son, may come into his inheritance. This boy has been known as Mrs. De Ray lan's son by previous marriage. The story as it leaked out. is that De Raglan, the daughter of Rus sian admiral, fled to this country on account of the secret birth of son about thirteen years ago. In this country De Raglan donned mans at tire, secured employment as clerk in the Russian consulate at Chica go, married, was divorced, married again, had a commission in a Chi cago military company, sought to enlist in the volunteer service dur ing the Spanish war and died recently of consumption at Phoenix, Arizona.
 It was then that her sex was re- vealed But for her death far from home her secret would have gone with her to the grave. Her will provides that Mrs. Anna De Ray, ,;;n shall prepare the body for bu1ial and few hours before her death she asked urgently that Mrs. De taylan be sent for.
 De Raylan left an estate vaiuel at $15 900, of which one-thir1 gees to Mrs. De Raylan" and the rest to her beloved son. The probate court demands proof Of death and it will be impossible to show that d dead woman is the decendent "@: less the secret of her life is told
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26
HECJPERATIN(i IN THE
 BUSINESSES OF MEXICO
College President Will Take {, Bron. claO Ride of Eleven Hundred
 Miles.

Bloomington, Ill.,. Dec. 26.-A broncho ride of 100 miles into the mountain fastnesses of Mexico, Arizona and New Mexico, visiting and camping for weeks with the various Indian tribes, and with no other companion than an Indian guide, is the program mapped out by Dr. Frank J. Barnes, president of Illinois Wesleyan college of this city, the great Methodist university of the state, and, in fact, of the middle west. Prof. Barnes started on this wonderful trip last week and is already several days beyond the confines of civilization and com nunication with the world The regions of the southwest which he will penetrate are those vast stretch es of country which man has not yet reclaimed from the wild, and the distinguished traveller is as com pletely cut off from the rest of the world as though he were attempting to reopen the northwest passage or make a dash for the pole
 President Barnes has made an eX- tensive study of the Indian tribes of Mexico and the southwest, and he now goes to visit them in person, to live with them, and to more thor OuShly learn their characteristics, habits and temperaments Finish ing this. ne will delve into the an- cient ruins Of Mexican civilization, and penetrate the old Aztec yilla"eG and cities, many Of which now lie miles deep in widest jungles He has been voted six months leave of absence from his college duties, at the end of which time he expects to come back laden with the spells of research gathered at first hand.
 Prof. Barnes took leave of the railroad in the most arid region of Arizona. There he purchased a sup pie, wiry Mexican broncho, engaged trusty Indian guide, and took leave of civilization. cutting off all communication with his friends and family by wire, mail or otherwise Together the scholarly college presi- dent and the unsophisticated savage Will depart even from accustomed ed trails and will strike into the heart of the mountains, endeavoring always to penetrate to points never before visited by the white man. or at least where such visits are unre- corded. Camping at night in the depths of mountain valley or rocky glen, with brightly burning fires to ward off the panther and the jackal, they will experience the most su- preme isolation and invite hardships and difficulties that it would not be possible to encounter perhaps ta any other part of habitable or traVors- able America.
 Dr. Barnes mission in this unique trip is dual one Besides his scientific objects he is making su- preme effort to regain his health believing that trip of this sort will do more for him than all the physi- clans and medical skill of Christen- dom. His ailment is nervous breakdown resulting from over work. One year ago he was called from the little college at Onarga to become the president of the N esleyan university. He found this mo-honored institution of Method ism covered up with monstrous
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26

d.t,. and Ir began ! herculean cam p...a l@ lift the ineo4garaaee He l.E. cured from Andrew Carnegie. the 4rcaf s,oeI Hra2natc and phifau. tAHopist, a donation of practically %3e,o@a i0 cast. proNi6liH@ be would raise a like amaunt from other soFfeo5 Instead of sitting ia his iaAmjou@ office and making appeals fhroU4h churches and ministers, h. took to inc field himself, leetmias at practi,aljN jN#o, aa#a in Illinois. Often lie spoke sas#. .tfez afternoon and evening. al places widely sep arated. keeping ull continual fever ef excitement and over-exeftion Finally the oyerWorked forces of nature refused longer 10 be spurred into activity, and while speaking from the lecture platform at Deca- tUr he was eiZed with a stroke Of apoplexy and fell prostratc to the floor in front of his startled audi once.
 Then his physicians took him in charge. There must be no more speeches, no more lectures, no more work; there must be weeks and months of quiet rest and recpera- ton. His nature rebelled against this method, and he determined up- on the Rooseveltian method of re- gaining strength through living close to the heart of nature As soon as he was able he made all preparations, bade work and worry adieu for six months, and is off on the most unique journey ever under taken by a college president.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26

Waiter Christopher With several aliases, arrested recently in Memphis on the charge of grand larceny, accus- ed of being the leader of an organz- ed gang of box car robbers who have been operating in this section of the state for more than a year past, al legged to have made a full confession to the police, and under indictment for the offense, attempted suicide in his cell ill the county jail Monday night.
 Christopher manufactured a rope from the material on his bed, tearing up his mattress into strips and tying them together. He then fastened one end to the top of his cell and the oth CT about his neck. He attempted his fatal plunge from the side of his cot but the rope broke, and he fell to the floor The coil frightened about his neck, however, and was slowly strangling him to death when discov- cred by some of his fellow prisoners who first thought him asleep. They gave him the water cure" as a joke but the man did not revive, and Jailor Tom Meeks was called when the other prisoners became uneasy about him. When the cell was unlocked it was Hound that Christopher had a piece of the rope fastened tightly about his neck and was unconscious and nearly dead the blood ozing from his nose and ears The rope was quickly cut and the man soon restored.
 Made Previous Attempt. Jaler Meeks says this was not the only time Christopher had contemplat- ed suicide On the day previous, he says. the man planned the rash act, but when the crucial test came his nerve failed him, and he abandoned la at N
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26
|Repblicans Eager To Opportunity To Dis
 hncert Roosevelt.
RE FACTS HAVEN'T BEEN TOLD
ooncr, Presidents Usual Rder. Wants to Know More of Affair.

hington, Dec. 2G.-lnquiry
 the senators now ill Wash
 develops the fact that the
 nts announced defiance of
 ks in the matter of the dis
 of negro soldiers insures the
 in the senate of the resolu-
 Erecting the senate commit
 military affairs to make a
 investigation of the Browns hooting.
 y powerful Republican sena- re more than willing to have
 on old scores. This negro
 question looks to them like eellent opportunity for bout Roosevelt.
 fact that Senator Culberson xas will lead the Democratic brs in supporting the presi- course will make it easier for Republican senators to fight the B House.
 hator Spooner of Wisconsin is kho jumps up on every conceiv- occasion to defend the presi- land the administration. When about the Brownsville mat Spooner is known to have said: Yell, I would like to know the majority of the Republican ,ors think that the president s of messages and reports on subject fail adequately to set the facts. These senators, fore, are arguing openly that y it is worth while to get to bottom and. being secretly ed to have chance at the dent, will probably number Sh to pass the resolution.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26
RAILROAD INVADES
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY
TERMINAL IS NEAR MOUNT IDA
First Train on GurdOn and Fort Smith Railway Starts Echoes
 in Virgin Forests.

Mt. Ida, Ark, Dee. 26.-The new railroad, the Gurdon X Fort Smith, now has tracks laid in Montgomery county, the construction train having civil engineer says the cars will be at the temporary terminal by Jan. l5, 1707. By terminal is meant the northern end of the actually con- structed part of the road. This ter minal is at the Wattenbarger place, 10 miles south of Mt. Ida, 6 miles northwest of Caddo Gap. and is in the beautiful valley of the Caddo river
 At the terminal there is now grad ed "Y' track and some 5000 feet of passing tracks, house tracks and other sidings The material for the depot is at Antoine awaiting the ar rival of the track layer with ifs rails for speedy erection.
 The "I' track, the unusual amount of ground obtained by the railroad company, thirteen acres, and the unusual amount of and number of tracks graded at the ter mlnal would seem to indicate the intention on the part of the rail- road to make, perhaps, a consider able halt at the terminal before building further north into the out, too, by the fact that the rail- road is not making any effort to secure any right of way north of the terminal, nor making any other moves that can be construed as in- dicating that the road will be built further north for, perhaps, many years to come.
 But Montgomery county has real railroad, and the bie ten wheel CT, No. 2Sl2, has the honor of be- ing the first locomotive to invade her $50 square miles of unlimited iSt'CuiSSo. IS d idISt county and a rich one IL was some twenty years ago that the first rail- road surveys were made into this county It was a long time com ing, and it's coming will make some changes.
 It has been estimated that there
 
 are on the road daily an average of 100 farmers and freighters wagons, the year around, going to and from the forty mile-aWay markets from Montgomery county. Fifty cents per 100 is and has been for all these years the customary freight rate for the forty mile haul That will now pass into the pockets of the farmer both on what he sells and buys. This saving, footed up, amounts to more than one would think at first mention of it. Then the billions of feet of pine and oak timber which has heretofore stood valueless will now commence to bring mills, mon ev and business. The scientific lev els, as found by the engineers transit, just wouldn't" permit the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26
AT r 5 EMP TED SUICIDE
Waller Christopher, Charged witIl Being Leader of Gang of Box Cag Robbers, Hangs Himself by Rope in iiis Cell in ihe County Jail Monday.

car robbers, which has been operatins in this section of the state for more than a year past It will be remem- bered that the Woodruffs, father and son, were arrested as members of this gang several weeks ago. After being brought back here, Christopher is said to have made a full confes- sion to Chief Stewart and Detective Cheek.
 The prisoner is only about twenty five years old, but is said to have serv- ed two terfns in the penitentiary.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26

Mr H. A. Mooney jr. who has been spending Christmas here, left last night for Camden, where he will spend a few days with friends and from there he will proceed to Hampton, Ark, where he occupies position with Hampton Cotton company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26

There is something suspicious about it when you are offered some thing for nothing. We make suits from S25 up and guarantee the style the latest and perfect in fit and finish. Eisenkramer the Tailor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26
Had Made Confession.

Christopher, who is said to possess several aliases, was arrested in Mem- phis recently upon instructions from the local officers He was suspected of being the leader of gang of box
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1906-12-26

The critics of the White House are further armed, because in their opinion. the president by sending Milton D. PWdy to Texas to gel hore testimony, admits that he did not cover the ground.