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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

Prussia the birth rate Of 41.3 per
cent in 1876 had shrunk to 36.2 in
1901. In Germany as a whole the
decline for the same period was
from 400 to 35.6. In the United
States and most European coun-
tries the same tendency WAS noted.
Roughly speaking, the rule seemed
to be that the more prosperous the
country the lower its birth rate.
In the United States the decline
among citizens of foreign birth be
gins to show itself in the second
generation. It is thus made to ap-
pear that the United States has no
more lcason than other advanced
countries to stand in fear Of 'racc
suicide" for this seems to be a
world movement; and France, in
which the tendency first began to
be apparent. is no more liable to
reproach on this ground than sew
clal of her sister nations that have
been commisera:ine Aer on her re-
duced human output. At the same
time. however, there is noted q
nearly corresponding decline in
the death rate, which helps to pre-
serve the equilibrium.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

tic trust magnatcs over their lndi-
yjl,.al immunity from the Illegal
acts committed by them jointly
and acting in the concrete. Judge
Humphreys ruling, if it is permit
ted to stand, will throw open the
door to corporate crin1inallty, al
ready passing the point where it
seriously strains the patience Of
the people. If the members OF a
corporation may not be held liable
for its criminal acts, how then may
a corporation be punished. When
such criminality is discovered in
corporation the members thereof
may fall back upon their individu-
ality and laugh the law to scorn.
The courts may fine a corporation,
or punish it hy driving it from
business. but in the latter event
there would be nothing to hinder
it from reorganizing under a new
name and following up its criminal
course; as for fines, corporation
can fight such process of punish
ment through the courts for years
and rob the people Of millions in
the interval. A corporate name
under Judge Humphreys decision,
becomes the protection Of rascality
that may not be carried on by the
individual. If a gang of
housebreakers could secure articles
of incorporation under state laws
the members thereof could 90
forth and rob with immunity as
long as they were operating for
their organization. This is the
r!ainest view in which to present
The ruling. The housebreaker is
no more a rohher than the trust
magnatc who takes from the peo-
pie their substance by his own pc
culiar methods, the only distinction
between tho two being that the
housebreaker can not secure legal
license to do his robbing. The
common acceptance Of our statut es
is that they are intended for the
protection of society against the
dcpredations Of the individual of
evil-minded proclivities, but here
we are told the law steps in to pro
tect instead Of punish criminaity.
Now why should the government
undertake to proceed farther
against the criminal trusts? Why
not turn the country over to them
and be done with it.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
Missouri's attorney general, Iicl

Missouri's attorney general, Her
bert S. Hadley, who has lately
won considerable notoriety for his
legal harrassmcnt of the Standard
Oil trust, said one day recently
that the remedy for the trust evil
did not lie in socialism or public
ownership, bnt in an honest appli-
cation of the law. Ii all lawyers
were Hadloys there would be un-
doubted virtue in such emedy,
but he is a rare exception. Money
is power, and under the corrupt
tendency of the times lawyers and
courts are no less susceptible to
the influence of great wealth than
any other class. Take away self
interest and make public interest
the motive of our acts and we will
have developed socialism in its
highest form. Any one who re-
CARDS true socialism as danger
Gus doctrine, takes his viewpoint
from the summit of his inherent
seIfishncss.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
Race Suicide.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer
thinks ''it is race suicide the world
oyer" 1t quotes the statement of
the first organized census of the
British empire, recently published,
to show "a declining birthrate all
over the empire (Which compre-
hcnds 400, 100000 poople), which
is most marked in Australia. Of
which vigorous men and women,
with the children nine and ten
Mr.. Xii ling recently sang so cx-
ultingly." The Leader goes on to
say:
The exact figures have not been
cabled to this country, but the
broad conclusion goes to confirm
the opinion Of Il recent writer in a
Bellin periodical. who made q
comparison covering the . years
between 1876 and 1901 and showed
striking evidence of the falling
ratio Of natural increase among
the people of the most progressive
and enlightened nations. The con
dition in France is we'll known. In
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
Pointed Paragraphs.

paro1oxicaI though it may seem,
it takes a good wife to make good
husband.
Bnt the more a woman says the
less man remembers.
Blessed is the peacomakcr to the
under dog in the scrap.
An advertiser with sand inter
csts the customer with rocks.
tlvcrythin. comes to him who
lets the other fellow do the wait :
ing.
It's up to a bachelor to avoid
sewing bees if he doesn't want to
get >tung.
1t sometimes happens that a cook
book is the cause an; Il divorce
tho effect.
After six months of married life
d woman usually expresses her
ioyc fer her hus;,and C. O. d.
lisa case Of disappointment for
lie yos>ips il a man goes wrong
and there is no woman IN the case.
A diplomatic girl is one who can
inform slow Young man that i,
is time to say ''gond night with
Oh, telling ilim.-Chicaoo News.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
Fierce Rules For a Queen.

The Spaniarls love ceremony as
10 no other people on earth. In
royal circles the fastidiousness and
decOrum of two centuries ago are
still maintained, and more rigidly,
even in the relations Of the reign
ing family. Alfonso introduced the
elaborate customs of the orient and
his successors even further COM
plicatea the matter Of living.
For instance: Among the rules
which Princess Ena, after her mar
riage to Alfonso, is likely to find
somewhat lrksOme Is one requiring
that the queen shall retire to bed
at 10 O'Clock in the summer and
$50 in the winter. Should TIE
king wish to visit the queen ;
apartments after dark he must
wear slippers over his shoes, have
ii black mantle thrown over his
shoulders and Il shield on his arm.
He must also carry lantern and
a long sword, and 90 uslaccompani-
cd. Two guards, whose service
begins at ii o'clock, pass the night
in the anti chamber to the queens
room.
When the king goes to bed he
is guarded by six gentIemHn, who
hold the key Of his room and give
it up to no one until, in the morn
ing, the grand master Of The palace
gets it and holds it until the king
has arisen.
The queen has very little pri-
vacy. Her day is always mapped
ont in advance. She is surround
ed by a multitude of maids of hon
or, Iackcys, grand mistresses and
ordinary servants.
And the king is even more alr-
rounded by pomp aud ceremony.
in the royal palace of the escur-
ial thore are 5000 windows, IS
staircases, 80 fountains, 1,3OO
doors and nothing that looks like
home.
No wonder King Alfonso amazes
the world by the ardency of his
courtship. To-day be has a sweet
heart, close to his heart. In few
days there will be grand wed ling
and he will possess only a queen.
Don't for Il minute envy the
Princess Ena. 1t is not worth
while.
| There isn't a woman in America,
| with a good husband and a homc,
| who does not stand a better show
Of happiness.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

We hardly know whether to
class the st. Louis Republic as
amusing or as u fit candidate for
the "foolish house." The other
day it stated that Missouri Repub-
licans had either TO declare them
selves openly against law and order
or else endorse Governor Folk and
Democratic policy and cease to be
Republicans. We believe the Re
publicans will stand for law and
order alright, but we hardly be-
lieve they 60 so far AS to endorse
the peculiar virtues Of the Snake
Kinneyites upon which our Demo
cratic friends lean so trustfully.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
The Right Step.

Ripley county candidates have
signed an agreement not to use
money directly or indirectly to in
tiuencc voters in the Democratic
primary. An idea that might we'll
be copied elsewhere, with profit.
Here is The pledge in full: "We,
the undersigned candidates before
the Ripley county Democratic pri-
mary election, to be held Saturday,
March II, 1905, hereby pledge to
the central committee that we will
not directly Or indirectly use money
for the purpose Of influencing the
result Of the election. Neither
will we permit any one to do 50
with our knowledge and consent
Furthermore, we will not promise
to reward anyone, working in our
interest, with money or position.
We will do all in our power tC
discourage the use Of al! influences
which tend to corrupt politics. II
nominated wo each promise to en-
gage in an active campaign of the
entire county at least four weeks
before the general election under
the direction of the county centra
committee"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
OFFICIAL STATEMENT

of the financial condition Of the
Bank Of potosi,
at Potosi. State Of Missouri, at the
close Of business on the Goth day
Of March, 1906,
in the Po.osf Journal, a
newspaper printed and publish
cd at pu.osi. State of Missouri.
cn the 2St!i day Of March,
1906.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
W. 7. Hunter, agent German
American Insurance Go. Of New
York. See him forfire insurance
SON LOST MOTHER.

''Cunsump'ion FtsuS in oar family
and through it | lost my rintier,
writes E. F. heltj, # Ii.i:an.s. -.
- For he past hH> year, i.n*.cv. r, n9.
the slightest ~5rn ~ Fsna.i i Cod. !
have ta'yeu III. hiie'> Sv. ii ssuy-
cry for Cunsuauptl u. antt.it i;ss -, .eti
NE from serinus lu"G trouble. Hi
mothers death was "A SAD i'1Ss for Nr.
hietl. bi: he learned that lung trouble
must net he mega ctet aus: ilna f4cufe
IT, ouirHesf -ei5ef y I'D t'.:r.' for ..s.f4z is
and colds tsice .; au. ! ~: 2sstran-
iced by all dtusfgs>,s, Triai bottle
free.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

Folks personal tax adjustment
views are being pretty strongly
criticized in Democratic papers
throughout the state, the opinion
of these being that to discontinue
tie taxation of personal property
would only add a heavier burden
of taxes on the small land owner,
who would on the other hand de-
rive little benefit from the abolish
ment of the tax on personal prop
nrty.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

Antique brooches are popular with
artistic folks as souvenirs to bring
home from abroad. They are pattern
ed after quaint old models. One beau.
tiful brooch just sent to local bride
has center piece Of oval striped onyx
of brownish garnet tone, surrounded
by alternate pearls aud beads Of onyx,
similar In size and contour to the
pearls. Each onyx bead has tiny
stripe OF white across It. A graceful
gold setting Of substantial character,
yet looking almost like flligree. com.
pietes this brooch, the onyx in which is
SO polished that it seems almost like
a gem
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
4 CA RID.

Having employed good horse and
we are now able to DO any
Kind Of SnGeing. and al; other work in
our line. Every job gls:42tt"d. All
sizes OF new Wheels on hand at all
times. and new wagons at ST. Louis
prices. Repairing Goae ~ cheap or
cheaper than auy other shop in South
east Missouri, Give Us a call.
Respectfully,
DAVIDSON & GUYToN,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
A prominent Democrat said last

A prominent Democrat said last
week: ''It has been so long since
the Thirteenth District had rep
resentative in Congress that could
make speech, that when Mr..
Rhodes made his speech on the
floor of the House it so surprised
his constituents that they could
not believe it and thought that he
had got ''leave to print" as his
predecessors had done. "-Freder
icktown Tribune.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
Scheme to Reduce Audience.

Hon, Henry L. Dawes in his young
manhood was an Indifferent speaker
Participating in law case, soon after
his admission to the bar, before q
North Adams justice OF the peace.
Dawes was opposed by an older attor-
ney whose eloquence attracted large
crowd that packed the courtroom. The
justice was freely p.rspiring, and.
drawing off his coat in the midst OF
the lawyers eloquent address, he said
Mr.. Attorney, supposing you sit down
and let Dawes begin TO speak I want
to thin out this Boston Her.
aid.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
The ruling of Judge Humphre,

The ruling of Judge Humphrey
of the Chicago federal court in the
case of the government against the
packers combine to the effect that
the individual members of II cor
poration are nGt responsible for
the acts of a corporation when such
CORPORATION is charged with break
ing the laws, will add heavy
measure TO the unrest of the mass
ca. Meanw hile there Is much re-
ioicing and 60; d feeling among
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

Bro. AXE of the Ironton Register
says we make him laugh when we
say that this congressional district
is really being represented in the
national legislature by our present
member, Mr.. Rhodes: bnt then
Bro. AXE also laughed at us a year
or 50 ago when we said Mr.
Rhodes would be elected.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
One Of Reeds Stories.

The late Thomas 3. Reed used to
tell the following: DR.. Reed. Of In
dianapolis. who was in congress at one
time, was opening the Sunday morn
ing service at his church with the
usual prayer. While he was in the
midst Of the prayer stranger entered
the church and took a seat far back
Dr. Reed was praying in low voice
and the man in the rear, after strain
ing his ears for awhile, called out:
pray louder, Dr. Reed, can't hear
you"
DR.. Reed paused. opened his eyes
and turned them around till they rest.
ed on the man in the rear: then he
said: Il was not addressing you. sir
I was speaking to God. BRETON
Woods Bugle.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

River improvement on the Mis-
sissippi River in the past two or
three decade. has simply furnish
cd a rat hole in which tc pour mil
ions of national revenue without
resultant benefit. There isn't
enough traffic on the Mississippi
or Missouri rivers at present to
justify the expenditure Of a dollar
improving the channel of either.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
American Women as Teachers.

Four iifths OF the teachers In the
United States. according TO q recent
census bulletin. are women and tAere
are more teachers in this country than
there are clergymen, lawyers and phys
ie;aus together In the proportion Of
women teachers employed the United
States leads the world, although in
nearly every civilized country the
greater part Of the teaching is dona
by women This is In line with the
general tendency toward the advance
ment of woman to better place In
this country. In 1890 the number OF
women In paying positions in this
country was 3,914,571, and in 1900 this
number had increased to 5,329, 8u7.
However, ss the number of men in
paying positions has also increased in
the same time. it must not be accepted
as certain that women are going to
crowd men out of positions in intel
lectual employment altogether.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

A few more court rulings in
favor of the trusts will put the
people in mind to take matters
in their own hands that much soon
er. The trusts are indnstriously
cultivating the sturdy plant Of So
ciaiism
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
The booze and DOODLE politician
should be marked for defea: il!
this county next fall.

The annual dividends on Stan
dard Oil stock are said to be over
400 per cent. If this is true it is
easy to conceive how monopolies
tend to cause the centraiization of
~rno1kl,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
OFFICIAL STATEME EMIT
OF THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE
w Washingt County Bank,

Poto, State of Missouri at the close of business on 2Oh
day Of March, 1906 pnbhedin the Poos Journal news
paper printed and published Poto State of Missouri on
the 2Sh day Of March, 1906:
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
RESOITRCES

Loans and discounts, person.
al or collater raj ..... 1925. 33- ~
Loans, real estate. .......... 81 .6..' 80
Oyerdrafts ............... OOO 90
Bonds and stocks ..... 29,32D 90
Real estate banking house,. 5000 90
Other real estate .,... 600. 90
Furniture and fixtures. ... 00000
Due from other banks, and
bankers. subject to check. 42.3SI.30
Cash items. Observation-Disclosures. - II
Currency OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1,o2to0
Specie ...........,..-,-.... l,S5i.7T
Other resources rs follows. o00. co
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28
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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1906-03-28

State Missouri County Ct Washington,
T. cashier,
JAMES Lone, President.
J. +.
Subscribed Of
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AT
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-02
BURLINGTON ROUTE EXCURSIONS

Summer excursions to Colorado and
Utah points. Tickets on sale daily
to Sept. 80. Final limit Oct. 81. Round
TRIP rate one fare plus SO cents.
Summer excursions to Black Hills
Of South Dakota and northern Wyom-
ing. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 30.
Final liruit Oct. 81. Round trip rate
one fare plus 80 cents except to Cody.
Wyo., will 30 one way fare plus 5000.
Summer excursions to st. Paul and
Minneapolis, tickets on sale daily to
Sept. 30. Final limit Oct 81. Round
trip rate $1,000.
Special homeeeekers' excursions to
all points in south. southwest and
west every first and third Tuesday.
To all points in Iowa, North and South
Dakota. Minnesota. Wisconsin and
northern Michigan every Tuesday.
Round trip rate one fare plus $500.
For all information, time OF trains
and connections call on or address
w. s. Parker,
Ticket Agent Union Depot.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-02
ASH GROVE.

Ash Grove. Sept 27-Rev. Davis fill-
ed his first appointment at the Meth
odist Episcopal church Sunday.
Owen Cassill and family, Mrs. A.
Cassill Rev. Hastings. Lola Reynolds
and Thurman Cassill took dinner at
the N. Fletcher home Sunday.
Miss Louise Agnes Rosenauer. Frank
Peach and Mr.. Lund of Ottumwa were
the guests of the Misses Ethel and
Rena Proctor Sunday.
The l. o. o. F. lodge gave an ice
cream social Friday night The mem
bers of the lodge, with their families
and friends, We're present to enjoy the
social. Rev. Hastings made the open
ing address. Some excellent music
was rendered, after which all partook
of fine supper. Those present report
most enjoyable time.
A teachers meeting will be held at
this place Friday evening. Oct. 5. All
are invited to attend.
J. F. Day and family and Lewis Al
bright and wife of Bladensburg at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Pearl Coop
at this place Monday.
Miss Mae Roberts returned home
Monday, after a few days visit in
Ottumwa.
Mrs John Wolfe and Mrs. Clara
Cassill spent Tuesday at the Miller
West home.
The death of Mrs. Pearl Coop oc-
CURED last Sunday morning at her
home west of town. She was 20 years
of age and has lived in this community
all her life. She had been i'll for some
time with lung trouble. She leaves q
husband and son, her father and fos-
| ter mother. two sisters and one brother
and a host Of friends and relatives to
mourn her death. Funeral services
were held at the residence Monday
morning, conducted by Rev. Hastings
of the Christian church, after which
the remains We're adj to rest in the
| Center Genet cry
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-02
Makes Homely Women Pretty.

No woman no matter how regular
her features may be can be called pref
ty If her complexion Is bad. Orino Lax
alive Fruit Syrup aids digestion and
clears sallow blotched compilations by
stimulating the liver and bowels. Orino
Laxative Fruit Syrup does not naus-
cate or grippe and is mild and pleasant
to take. Remember the name Orino
and refuse to accept any substitute. F.
p, Clark. aad Swensop's drug store,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1906-10-02
RLooMF FIELD.

Bloomfield, Oct. 1.-Prof j. NJ. Hus-
sy of Shenandoah, president of the
Western Normal college. was in the
citv Friday evening and attended the
William Hawley Smith entertainment.
Miss Helen Davies left Saturday
morning for Kansas City to spend a
few weeks with Mrs. May Davidson.
DR.. L. L. Pittman left Friday for Mt.