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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

called the wants of ira de and Il
plentiful per capita. Bryan has
not changed his views on the cur
rency. He merely suspends them
for the present" by talking about
something else. He holds the free
silver, with greenbacks as the final
ity, has been accidentally sidetrack-
ell by large increase in gold pro
duction that nobody foresaw in
1896, and which is but Il chance
interruption to the currency pro-
gramme he has not surrendered.
Organism is necessarily reopen
ing Of the old currency question,
and its success would be Il triumph
for the whole body of inflationists.
The gold standard was considered
settled after Bryan's two defeats,
but as be is still IN the field the
causes he represented arc as much
alive rs he is. He has always been
an apostle of fiat currency, the nd
vocatc of dollar without full in
,rinsic value. He has never re-
cantcd. He told the dcmocratsin
his presidential canvu>>e> that he
proposed to buy 20 cents worth
vi less. uf silver and stamp it 81
As unlimited legal tender. To the
populists he expressed entire will.
ingness to 90 on 10 an exclusive
currency Of paper issued by the
government, with no security q I
redemption in either gold or silver.
Democrats prefer not to talk about
this matter for The present., but
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

We see Mr.. Bryan in intimate
association with sneh corporation
Magnates as David K. Francis,
Moses G.. Wetmoye and others who
haye devoted much of their lives
TO ''doing" the common people
good, 30 we must naturally con-
eIHde that the Democratic leader is
taking advice, at least, from these
friends of the corporations.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
The school offers AnsurpaessJ
advantages nt'tbe lowest'cost. Rr
further information or cataIQgs.
addrss
W. S. DEARMoNT. President.
Cape Girardeau, Mo-
THE END OF THE WORLD

THE END OF THE WORLD
sf troubles that rubbed K. II. Woke.
OF Rear Grove, Ia, OF all usefulDe<s,
came when he began taking Eleckdc
Bitters. lie writes: 1.-TWO years xkD
Kidey troubles caused the great sufe e.
ing, whiCh would never have sursie-
ed had not taken Electric Bittem
They ais" cured rue OF General DeAili-
ty.' Sure cure for all Stomach, Ltaer
and kidney complaints, Bleed disea~ss,
Headache. Dizziness and Weakness os
bodily decline. Price ;i0c. Guaraatea
by S. +. Thurman & Co., druggists
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
A MYSTERY SOLVED.

''TIow to Keep off periodic attacks
Of hiliousness and habitual constipa-
tiGn was a mystery that Or. Kings
New Life Pills solved for me-" writes
John n. Pleasant of Magnolia, Ind.
The only pills that are guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction to everybody
or money refunded. Only &c at Thur
mans drug store
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

Republicans of each precinct
are requested to elect committee
man to serve on the Republican
County Committee for two years.
The newly elected committee
men are requested to meet ut the
court house in Potosi at 10 o'clock
a. m., on Saturday, Sept. II, 1906,
for the purpose of organizing and
the transaction of any business
that may come before the commit
tee.
w. I. HUNTER. Chairman.
X. Z. MACLAl, Secretary.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
TEN YEARS IN BED

For ten yedfs vas contluc1 So :ny
bed with disea~c of my kidneys, writes
II. A. Gray. } i. nf Oakvillie, Ind.
ut was ST. severe that csud not
move part Of the time. | consulted
the very best medical skill availa bile,
but could "er nn relief un,il Foley
Kidney Care "tS accommodated to Inc.
1t has been Il Godseud tn me-" City
Drug Sjorc,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22


Major Iiamm, editor and manager uf
the CulstItutiunali>t, Emin incnce, Ky
when he was ficrcely attacked. four
years ago, by Piles, bought box Of
Buckleu's Arnica Salve, Of which he
says: 1T cured me ia ten days and
no trouble since" Quickest healer Of
Burns. Sores, Cuts and Wounds. Pc
at :. + Thurmau's drug store
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

the county the crop is aim ost Il
complete failure. There is plenty
of go..!, unimproved fruit land in
this county that can be had at from
three TO ten dollars an acre.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

Even the rcsounding whoop for
the Great Twice Defeated seems
10 fail TO Inspire enthusiasm in the
rank and kle of the Missouri Dem
ocracy this year.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

When Bryan comes home and
introduces the "charming demo
cracy' be absorbed from King Ed.
ward all Missouri Democrats will
begin wearing their pants tnrned
up at the bottoms.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

An ftONH EECAk.
as (. candidate for the office OF Circuit
Clerk. SUBJECT to nomination by the Re-
publican party.
We lsc authorized to announce
John ! DFCLUE.
as a candidate tor the Office of C.rcniI
Clerk and llecorder. subject to romina-
ton by the Republican party.
We are ar,hosi.ed to announce
JOHN w. HOUSTON.
rs a candidate for the citice OIL Circuit
Clerk and Recorder, subject &c nomina-
ion h. .ho Republican party.
We are authorized 10 announce
FIHMIN RODEklQCE,
As candidate for the office Of Circuit
Clerk and Recorder, subject to Domioa-
tic7 by tha Republican party.
FOR COUNTY CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
HYRCANuS HAWKINS,
as candidate for the office Of County
C.crk. subject to nomination by the Re-
publican uarty.
VS. are ,,lthoriZed 10 announce
RED Bi[EC SIi(sE
as candidate for the Office of County
Clerk. subject to nomination by the Re
publican party.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
We ere authorized 10 announce
N +. ROBINSON.
as candidate for the Office Of County
Treasurer. subject to nomination by tae
Republican party.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
Ne u authorized 10 announce
{, \. BANTA,
as candidate for the office of kepresen-
t;,tive, eubject 10 nomination by the Re
publican party.
We are authorized to anrosrca
WM. SCHULZ.
a. Candidate tor the office of Representa-
1--we subject to nomination by the Kepub-
lican party.
F"P COUNT. ,UD,E -sLCoND DISTRICT.
We are authorized 10 ann1un
OWEN s. MAKTIN
as 4 candidate for the office of Judge Of
County Court from the second district.
suble,i TO nomination by the Republican
parry.
FOX PRESIDING JUDGE.
We are authorized to announce
LOUIS A. PAGE,
as a candidate ior re-e!ection to he Office
OF Presiding Judge of the County Court
subject to ror,nation by the Republican
, party.
FOR COU.:TY jCpGF- EIRSr ISTRICT.
| ", are authorized to announce
J. H. b. PAUL.
as d candidate for reelection to the Office
of County Judge from the ilrs; district,
subject 10 nomination by the Republican
party.
We arc authorized to announce
w. n. GOFF.'
| as a candidate for the office ut Judge of
the County Court from the first district,
| subject TO nomination by the Republican
party.
PROSECUTING ATTCR>EY.
| We are authorized to announce
WILLIAM A. COOPER.
as candidate for the Office Of Prosecut-
ing Attorney. subject to nomination by
! Republican party.
! We are authorized to announce
S. G. NIPPEk,
as a candidate for the Office of Prosccut-
ing Attorney. subject to nomi ination by the
Republican party.
FOR JUDGE Of PROBATE,
| We are authorized to announce
| JAMES A. HENSON.
as candidate for the office of Judge oi
Probate, subject to nomieation by the Re:
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For Railroad and Warehouse Commits
sioner,
E. w. FLENTGE
1'oS State Superintendent OF Schools.
J. U. WHITE.
Por Supreme Judge.
Long teY1Bf
JOHN EENNISH.
tShOrt term.
JAMES Il. NEVILLE.
For Congress,
MARION Il. RHODES
For State Senator,
w. =. ELM Err.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
" A l,N!N Nc

Ifynu had sidney aGd bladder t,a,ih-
le and 90 not use Ioley'> ki1uey Cure,
you will have u blama yo1:Sclf !or re-
suits, a 1t positively cures al! forms nf
kidney and bladder diseases. City
Drug Store.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
it will be live wire us long AS
Bryan heads any party witt Ta-
teri Il! strength. Globe Dc,Ducrat

sHhkIira 5 Sa-EiN PARTITION.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
rOF SHRRIFr
We are authorized 10 announce

We are authorized to announce
". COLLINS,
as candidate for the office of Sheriff,
subject TO nomination By the Republican
parry
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

We are authorized TO announce
ANTHONY FECAK,
as {. candidate for the office OF Circuit
Clerk SUBJECT TO nomination by the Re-
publican party
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22

E0R CIRCUIT LERK
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-08-22
IN SELT DEFENSE

Sheriff of Washington County,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Navy Department Changes.

Changes in the Navy Department are an
nounced as follows:
Appontments-Hyd photographic Officer. Z.
Lee Borgfedt, craftsman, at 81 900 per an
nun. Naval observatoTy--F. n. Davis, la
borer, at $3.50 per annum Bureau of navi-
gation-Paul Chamberlain temporary copy
ist, at $40 per annum; c. f. Manson, copy
list, at $40 per annum. Nautical Almanac
office-H P. Edmonston, messenger boy, at
$40 per annum.
Promotions-Bureau of supplies and ac-
counts-W. j. O'Leary, from copyist at $40
to copyist at $500 per annum. Hydrogra phic
office-A. Klakring, from craftsman at
sl,S00 to assistant at s2,G00 per annum: J.
5. Latimer, from craftsman at 81 600 to
craftsman at 81 500 per annum; J. H. Lar
rabee, from craftsman at 81 400 to drafts
man at $1,GC0 per annum: A. b. McManus
from nautical expert at 81 200 to craftsman
at 81, AGO per annum; +. I. Carnes from
craftsman at $1,000 10 nautical expert at
81, 200 per annum.
observation-disclosures of supplies and ac-
eounts-W. ]. Foster, copyist at 5000 per
annum. Bureau of navigation-M s. AS
bell, copyist at 5000 per annum
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
COMPROMISE IS LIKELY
AGREEMENT OF SENATE AND
HOUSE ON STATEHOOD.

That the Senate and House viii reach a
compromise agreement on the statehood bill
which viii permit Arizona and New Mex-
leo each 10 decide for themselves the ques
tion OF their admission as one state seems
d correct conclusion from present indica-
tions.
The conference met today for the second
time and although The session was devoted
70 what are termed the minor amendments.
there are indications that a basis of agree
ment on the chief question IS suggesting
itself naturally, and VIII result IN the res
torat!on of Arizona and New Mexico te
the bin with the Foraker amendment and
inquiry among the senator's vino opposed
the original House bin indicates that they
VIII accept this compromise
The Senate amendment defining the linn
its OF the prohibition territory In Okla
homa is regarded as the result of a gem
eral agreement among all parties interested
and is acceptable. Likewise there seems
little objection TO the Senate provision al
lowing lieu school lands 10 be selected in
place of school lands found to be mineral
lands. Other Senate amendments are 10
he considered Friday.
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CHICAGo's COAL PROBLEM.
commercial Supply Shut OFF by Rail-
way Approximation.

NiilSAGo March 2s.-The Record Herald
today says; the supply OF commercial coal
Tor Chicago has practically been cut of.
For two weeks the coal-carrylnc railroads
nave been taking 15 per cent Of the output
OF many mines aud the entire production
OF others Actual conliScation of coal by
the roads within three days is predict cd
by coal men. During the remainder OF
ms Week not a pound Of the fuel from
One, West Virginia or Pennsylvania will
Fe''cn thlcago according TO dealers, who
asserted Yesterday Il would all be taken
by The reads running to the mines
There was very little IL any. free coal
In TIE clty yesterday. All OF the coal re-
ceived was contract fuel, and the supnlv
oi that Cld not meet the demand
1he price IS beating upward and the
Amit has rot heen reached Jobbers have
peeh selling all the soft coal ohtainafle
On cars az $50 ton. Two months ago
In tie middle Of winter. Il went begging
at s. ton.
Nest OF The railroads and the largest in
dustriAl and commercial plants will have
from thirty 20 ninety days supply In stock
by next Monday. but the most optirnistfc
dealers predict that smaller plants nrob-
ably Wal be In distress If the prospective
strike is prolonged.
Some of the railroads have given notice
TO certain mine owners that only 25 per
cent of the production would be handled
for commercial purposes.
Other raads have arbitrarily notified rhine
owners that no commercial coal would be
handled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
WRECK ON THE SANTA FE.
No Passengers Injured Several
Slightly Bruised

ASH FORK, Ariz.. March 2S-California
Limited No. 3, westbound, and the Atlantic
Express. eastbound, on the Atchison. To-
peka and Santa Fe railway met in head
end collision at cosnino, switching sta
tion near Flagstaff, last night No pas
sengers or trainmen were Killed or seriously
injured. Several passengers were slightly
bruised and cut
Engineer Goldsworthy of the Limited had
the right Of way. and was standing at the
station on the main line. awaiting the east
bound train. Engineer Williams of the
eastbound train says his airbrakes failed
to work. wTecker from WINSTON cleared
away the wreckage and trains with new
engines got under away again ten hours
late.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Strike at Irwin Failed.
PRIMARY IN ARKANSAS.
Contest Between Davis and Berry for
the Senatorship

LITTLE ROCK. Ark, March IS A demo-
cratic primary election is being held in Ar
kansas today for United States senator. gov
ernor and all state officers. Seventy-five
counties are also voting for local officials.
Gov. Jefferson Davis and Senator James
H. Berry have made a thorough canvass of
the state for the senatorship For governor
Representative Little and Attorney General
Rogers are the chief candidates. The re-
election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28

lations. AS the Commissioners present
term does not expire until May ), shts
ection by the President was not anticipated,
and came as decided surprise
1t was felt that: the retention of the Com
missioner in office was particularly desira-
BILE, because it meant a continuance of the
present policy in all branches of the Dis
trict government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Educated in Schools Here.

He was born in Philadelphia, February IL,
1861 the eldest child of the late Joseph
Macfarland. The father removed to this
city with the family at the close of the
civil war. Mr.. Macfarland was educated
IN private schools, graduated al Rittenhouse
Academy, and read law in the office of the
late w. B. Webb He entered the Wash
ington bureau of the Boston Herald in De-
cember, 1879. becoming chief of the bureau
in 1892, and being otherwise engaged as A
washington correspondent and general
writer Mr. Macfarland, in October, 1888.
married Mary Lyon Douglass. daughter of
John w. Douglass, formerly of Erie, Pa,
and at one time Commissioner of the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Mr. Macfarland has for years taken a
deep interest in the civic affairs of the
District of Columbia, and has been active
in all movements for its Improvement. He
was appointed, by President Mckinley,
Commissioner of the District of Columbia
May ), 1900, entered upon his duties, and
was elected president of the board of Com
missioners of the District of Columbia May
8, 1900. He was reappointed Commissioner
of the District by President Roosevelt
March Q, 1903.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
SENATE.

When the Senate met today Mr.. Dodgei
offered an amendment to the railroad rate
bill making 1t apply to pipe lines for the
transportation of oil.
Mr.. Daniel presented an amendment 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Position Clearly Outlined.
Naval Movements.

The Charleston has arrived at the navy
yard. New York; the Nashville at Ma
coris, and the Vesuvius at Boston.
The destroyer cambridge has left Cam
ton for Hongkong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
HACKED WITH KNIVES
FrightfuI Tragedy Enacted at
Minneapolis.
SIX ITALIANS THE VICTIMS
Believed to Be Work of the Black
Hand Society.
BODIES HORRIBLY MUTILATED
Revenge for Some Wrong Also
Thought to Have Been Motive for
Crime-Bled to Death.
BODIES HORRIBLY MUTILATED

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi, March 2S.-The
bodies Of six Italians. covered with blood
and terribly hacked with knives were found
by the police in an old frame building at
2lS 10th avenue south, conducted as a la
borers lodging house. Four of the bodies
We're found in a first-fioor room, in which
We're number of cots. The floor the cots
and the walls were splotched with blood,
and bloody trail led into the cellar, where
the police found two more bodies
1t is believed the men are victims of a
hght last night, in which twelve men took
part. The building where the fight occurred
is owned by II. Magnuason a country pro-
duce peddler. He rented the place to nine
Italians. who were gone most Of the day
put were together every evening.
II Is believed that the nine men consti-
tuted Malta or Black Hand eryaniza.
ton. They brought three others TO the Iodg-
Ing last night
After midnight six men were seen to ,aa1,e
the mouse The police had heard noises hut
thoueht II was only little fight and naid
no attention to it, -iu paio
ms morning an investigation was start
cu. rolice pfoke open the door and discov
tfeu What mad happened
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
APPOINTED FOR
ANOTHER TERM
President Honors Commission
er MacfarIand.
IS DESIRE OF COMMUNITY
Summoned to White House and Motif
ed of the Decision.
HE HAS SERVED FOR SIX YEARS
Youngest Man Ever Appointed to the
Office - Deep Interest in
Civic Affairs.
Summoned to White House and Motif
ed of the Decision.
HE HAS SERVED FOR SIX YEARS

President Roosevelt sent for Commission
er Macfarland this morning and told him
that he desired to reappoint him for q
third term because of the work he had
dcne as Commissioner during the past six
Years and because he believed 1t was the
desire of the community. Mr.. Macfarland
thanked the President for this reward OF
his service, which, he said, he appreciated
the more because II came without solicit
ia ton His term does not expire until the
9th of next May. Three years ago Presl-
dent Roosevelt reappointed Commissioner
Macfarland In the same voluntary way sew
eral weeks in advance of the expiration OF
his term.
Mr.. Macfarland is the youngest man ever
appointed Commissioner of the District OF
Columbia, and the only republican who has
served two terms in that office
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THE ANTHRACITE SITUATION.
President Mitchell Has Taken No Ac-


tion-No Change.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. March 2S.-Presi-
dent Mitchell of the United Mine Workers
of America said today he had taken no ac-
ton on the anthracite situation.
.'The anthracite committee has not been
called together" said he, "and nothing
whatever has been done. Thee Is no
change in the situation
Strike at Irwin Failed.
IRWIN, Pa, March 2S.-Aceordng 10 the
statement of the officials of the Penn Gas
Coal Company the strike inaugurated at
their Penn station works three weeks ago
because of the discharge of a number of
miners. said to be union men. has failed,
and all the coal required is now being pro-
duced. The officials also claim that the
striking machine men have asked to be
taken back and places are being made for
them as rapidly as possible.
This is regarded by the operators as an
indication that If a strike is called in the
Irwin field the miners will continue TO
work, which means output of nearly
200o 600 tons OF coal a month.
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Received With Satisfaction,

At the District building the news of Mr..
Macfarlands reappointmenf was received
with general satisfaction. and the president
of the board was deluged with congratu-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Like a Slaughter House

'ioou iay IN pools all about the room.
fI 'nat the pollce had to step into the
blood to get to the bodies.
oiheer ran 10 the street for help and
returned for further examination H. -
three long black handled knives ha.i5S .i-1
corpse, the blades bloody. The o,,rderorS
had evidently let the injured bleed ~ loa+h
for the wounds We're not deem b,It ~atI,a,
long slashes.
Revenge for some wrong must bo,,o ho.
lhe motive, for the bodies were horTIbIv
ana ana evidently Systematically cut. The
s.ashes Siii run ienethwise along the bodies
,,.at,,, nne daces were muttlated. None of the
w Woulios was deep enough to be fatal but
she loss OF blood must have been fright
1ui; The faces We're cut and slashed INTO
strips and slices ii4to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-28
Valuables Found in Room

In tin box found Oh the floor of the
hrst moor room was a check for s373
made out to Colo Demtri The boy also
contained 500 in Italian gold pieces and
$4oO IN American currency. The room con-
tanned several satchels. One satchel was
marked Nicolo Demtri and contained tba
complete set of vestments of a Greek Cath
Ole priest, even to the costly mitre and
robes. In this satchel were found ma Sc
ports IN Turkish, Greek and French
Addressed to Demtri were also found
letters as follows: INV
Lincoln, H., Box 345: Chicago, Ill. 315
Austin avenue. and New Salem N n +"
An address of Kersten Rovko New Salem,
\. D., was also found
Another satchel with similar yestments
and garments was found labeled Carsco
Demtri Other satchels were marked Da-
kon Caponi and Sami Yesymi.
Lured to the Spot.
The police believe that the victims were
lured to the spot and then told that they
must die. y fight was started and during
the fight not only the three victims but
three of the assailants were killed.
Robbery was not the motive for the
money was left untouched and the victims
all had small amounts on their persons
The nine men who rented the place were
mysterious in all their movements during
the two months OF residence in MIN
neapolis
They stayed up all night Monday. but
Tuesday there were no lights in the place
despite the fact of the presence of the three
extra men
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-10-05


There are undoubtedly grave Difficult
ties in the direct nomination of a state
ticket by popular vote. The state Off.
cials are often unknown, outside their
own counties before they are nominated
and even yet several state papers are
carrying the name of q aCharless Westhy
as a Republican candidate for railroad
commissioner. It should be Simon
Westby. When the newspapers don't
know the name ola candidate months
after the convention, how can the aver
age ycitizen!be expected to intelligenfly
select from perhaps dozen candidates
for each place at a-primary? But the
state platforms of both parties declare
for a comprehensive primary law, so ito
be either real Republican or a real
Democrat you have to be for it.-Shel-
don Progress.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-10-05

.cessity Of procuring hardy kinds until
comp atively recent times. The great
ehort!of every intelligent plant breeder
is now looking toward the idea OF pro
ducing cultivated crops Of greater hard.
ihood as well as productiveness.
Yours very truly,
p, I, BOLLEY, .
Perhaps we were not quite clear in our
talk but Of course we meant the greater
hardihood Of the wild plant, though as .
TACT the wild oat can and does produce a
pretty large crop itself.