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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Missouri's Democratic Factions.

Putting off the day of reckoning
is the present occupation of the
various fragments composing the
Democratic party of Missouri, if
such division can be grouped as
one party. The meeting to decide
on a national committeeman sim.
ply pIowel around the stumps that
cumber the situation, and postpon-
ed the matter until next month.
An army after it has been routed
and broken up into irreconcilable
fragments would be the counter
part Of the Democratic organiza-
ton of this state. The loss of the
governorship and of the electoral
vote has had paraIy ziDg effect on
the party. After years of plan
ming and the expenditure of much
money in various ways the Old
Guard programme to regain con-
troll of the state under Cowherd's
leadership was defeated. For the
second time the Old Guard scheme
went to smash, and now the ques
ton arises, among Democrats
themselves, if there are any re-
mains that can be combined.
In the senatorial primary Stone
beat Folk by small margin.
Stone was ahead in the large cities
and Folk in two-thirds of the coun-
ties. 1n some Of the precincts of
st. Louis an investigation is going
on to ascertain how it was that
Stone was credited with all the
Democratic votes, while Folk fail
ed to receive even one vote. The
Democratic leaders are trying to
settle the close vote on lieutenant.
governor by amended returns, D
and are evidently determined to
force partisan contest, with all
the unfairness and excited bitter
ness that such Il conflict invariably y
produces. Bryan's defeat in the
state amazes his supporters. They
never conceived this result to be
possible. The fog is thick in the
| Democratic lines in Missouri.
Harmony is out of the question.
January will soon be here and con
ditions will have TO be faced as
they are.-Globe- Democrat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
In q Year 81 Billion Letters.

Exclusive Of registered matter
the railway mail service in the last
fical year handled $50, ,S4s, rs
pieces of mail matter, according to
the annual report of the second as
sistant postmaster general. Be-
cause of practically ilIegible adj
dresses 35, ,56l, ,351 pieces required
special attention with the result
that Is, ,9sS, ,526 were returned to
senders or corrected and forward.
e1.
For the transportation of all
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Obtained Curious MANUSCRIPTS.

Prof David Eugene Smith is having
many interesting. unusual and valu-
able experiences in his travels through
the orient He reports that the Bud
dhist priests have displayed much In
terest in his search for mathematical
material among the Burmese, and that
he has obtained from them a con-
siderable number of curious manu-
scripts. Some valuable casts of old
numerical inscriptions secured from
the Calcutta museum will be added to
Prot. Smiths large collsctioa.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
ilIustrious Bachelors.

Among the illustrious of the land
who passed through life in single
Isaac Newton, Thomas Hobbies. author
of the 'Leviathan;" Adam Smith, the
father Of political economy; Cham
fort, the greatest of French takers;
Gassendi, Calico, Descartes, Locke.
Spinola, Kant, Bishop, Butler. the au-
thor of the Analogy" Bayle Leibnitz.
Hume. Gibbon, Macaulay. Buckle. Pitt,
Charles James Fox, Leonardo da Vinci,
Raphael, Michael Angelo. Sir Joshua
Reynolds, the artist; Turner, Handel,
Beethoven. Rossini. Mendelssohn and
Meyerbeer
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
The Oldest Royal q ,lfer.

The king Of England is the oldest
!oyal golfer we have--noe the Oldest
merely in years of life. bA t in goifins
experience. 1t may surprise many peo-
rle to know that King E1ward was
driving a golf ball half 4 century ago.
long before most golfers OF the pres.
eut time were boln.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Americas "Stuck Up" Girls,

The American girl who marries into
noble" old world family and be.
comes duchess" or countess" feels
just little bit superior, doubtless, to
her American sisters who are still
without title of distinction. OF
course, she isn't superior, but women
do not reason that way. They would
not transfer their fortunes to Euro
peans who have titles and often moth.
ing else II they did not think they
were securing a bargain In social
eminence, as well as a worthy and
congenial mate. They draw many
blanks in the lottery Of international
marriage, but the tragic failures Of
many of these alliances does not deter
other ambitious heiresses from taking
chances in the lottery.-Baltimore
Sun.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
DOES HIS WORK IN PRIVATE.
Great Painter Who Wants No wiz.
nesses to His A..

John Sargent. the famous painter, 10
something of An eccentric in private
life. When engaged ON Any important
work he will suddenly disappear from
London-only for q few days-and
where he goes nobody knows. Then
he returns from his hiding place, bring
ing his picture with him. One Of the
secrets of his wonderful iifelike por-
traits is that he always aims at trans
mitting the mind and feeling Of his
sitter. as we'll as his outside shell on
to his canvas The fsithfulness Of Mr.
Sargent's portraits 10 such that Mr.
Dooley was once led 10 remark that
mo artist in our day has succeeded
go well in showing sp the msneness
iv tn people he has mugged." BY
the way, Mr.. Sargent 10 4 musician OF
no mean order. while as q conver-
sationalist he possesses . charm all
his own.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Wifeiy Zeal Led to Embarrassment

Wifely Zeal Led to Embarrassment
"An oversolicitous wife and the
slushy streets were the cause of bit
of fun in the subway this morning. !"
said New York merchant. "A very
dignified man sat opposite me COM
pletely absorbed in his morning paper.
Mechanically, and still engroseed, he
reached in his pocket for his hand
kerchief Suddenly turning very red
he looked at what he had in his hand;
1t was pair Of neatly folded black
socks he had been using for a hand
kerchief The old man had caught
my eye in his embarrassment, and as
we stepped OF the train together at
Rector street he explained to me that
his wife insisted on putting dry socks
In his pocket in case he should get his
feet wet and have to sit all day in
that condition"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Sianor Caruso's First Salary.

Sig. Caruso, the famous singer. who
is now singing at fabulous salary,
had no encouragement to cultivate his
voice when he was boy. His father.
a mechanic. was against his becoming
a professional vocalist. and did his
best to persuade him to take up some
other occupation. Caruso's first salary
did not amount to more than 25 cents
a week. a sum which he received for
singing in the choir Of a church at
Naples. s.-Tit-Bits.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Good for McQuaide.

Over in Pittsburg, the other
night, part of that town was much
shocked because u dozen voung
women tlunced Spring Song in
bare feet and legs. The next
night found Chief Of Police Thom.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Hopewell.

Mr.. Walton. our merchant. is get.
ting out Christmas goods.
Rev. Bumpus preached a good ser.
mon here last Sabbath.
Rev. Thompson has gore to Okla.
homa to take Charge of class for the
next year.
Mr.. Ramsey had a mule killed On
the railroad here last week.
Messrs Walton aad Nixon are shin.
ping considerable wood aud ties from
this point.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
Distribution Of Riches.

Wealth is very unequally distributed
In this country. About 100000 people
die every year and Of these over
$4,000 die leaving nothing OF next to
nothing behind them, while ov er $4,000
die leaving An average of Only $1,000
each. Over 10000 die with astates not
exceeding $4,000. which leay es nearly
all the accumulated wealth In the
hands of about $1,000 peg DE out Of
700, 000---London Lioyd's Ne VS..
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
game.

A man in Jersey county, ILL.,,
claims to have recently seen rat
tlesnake there that was fifteen feet
long. They must have pretty
fierce booze over there that will
produce such big ra,tlesnakes in
mid winter.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16

The Democrats will not under
take to deprive the negro voters
of Missouri of their rights of citi-
zepship just yet. A Republican
legislature and governor block the
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16

Missouri Republicans do not
want any Office they did not get by
honest election, but the Democrats
will take all they can.sget on
amended returns.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16

President Taft, it is said, will
retain the "big stick" With his
weight behind it he ought to do
some effective work.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16

The good roads men ought to get
busy IN congress, the deep water
appropriation grabbers are all
there, hard at.work, as usual.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16
But Plain?

Mayme-It was so silly for me TO
quarrel with George; sometimes 4
think I'm just plain fool.
Grayce-Tou're too hard on yourself,
dear: / don't consider you the least
bit Of tool ~
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16

Miss Vergie Dace has been visiting
relatives at Bonne Terre the past few
days.
Mrs. Fred Nixon is quite poorly.
Mr.. Robt. Thompson is not so we'll
the past few days.
Married, Sunday, Dec. II, 1900, at
IL a. m., at the home of the brides
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Eich.
enberger, Miss Anna Eichenberger to
Mr.. E. c. Nixon, by Rev. LIMA of
Irondale. The best wishes OF their
many friends go with them.
On next Friday night, Dec. 18th,
the Hopewell public school will give a
box-supper, the proceeds to be 1sed in
procuring a globe and other things
much needed in the school, The box
supper is to be preceded by a literary
entertainment to be given by the
teacher and the pupils OF the school.
Mrs. NJ. r. Ellis, WHO has been very
sick the past three or four weeks, is
now slowly improving and is believed
to be out Of danger I.C.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-12-16

procuring BiOUc dbU Glutt GuIuSS
much needed in the school. The box
supper is to be preceded by literary
entertainment to be given by the
teacher and the pupils OF the school.
Mrs. NJ r. Ellis, WHO has been very
sick the past three or four weeks, is
now slowly improving and is believed
to be out Of danger. L. G..
Latty.
Hunting deer and catching fish are
the principal amusements here at
present. Two or three foe deer were
killed last week, and most everybody
caught fish Sunday last.
The oyster supper at Mr.. L. T..
Hancock's Saturday evening was a
very pleasant affair, with lots of good
things to eat.
Miss Mary Iligginbotham visited
the Misses Nicholson Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs. Musa brewster of Aptus visit
ed Mrs. George Duncan Saturday and
Sunday.
Mr.. Eliza Springer OF Ebo spent a
few days of last week in St. Louis.
Mr.. E. I. Stephens was The guest
Of Mr.. aud Mrs. w. NJ. Matlock Sun
day.
The entertainment given at the
Pleasant Hill school house on Friday
evening by the popular and efficient
teacher. Miss Hazel Boyer, assisted
by her clever and enthusiastic pupils,
was one of the most enjoyable affairs
ever given in our community. The
programme consisted of carefully
chosen selection OF amusing feat uTes.
Among them the opening song,
"School Days." was presented in a
most delightful manner by the Mich.
olson Quintette, which is composed of
Misses Jessie, Chloe, Ruth, Mayme
aud Maude Nicholson. The young
ladies graciously responded to we'll
deserved encore. Quite pretty and
appropriate recitation was, "a Pleas
ant Evening"" composed by a Miss
Whaley Of Bliss, Mo-, a Washington
county school girl, and recited by
Miss Carrie Lyon. "The Negro Ser
mon,' was exceptionable for its mirth
producing qualities. The principal
number was the presentation Of the
four act drama, From Pumpkin
Ridge" by Misses Jessie, Chloe and
Mayme Nicholson, and MeSSrs. Mich.
olson, Boyer, Sloan and Fea. Will
Nicholson, as Jonathan Scruggins,"
(the hero), is true artist in the COM
edy line and furnished unlimited
amusement for the audience, while
Miss Mayme Nicholson, as "BeIinda
Jane Hopkins" made it very evident
that "Jonathan' would not fall in
love with wealthy old maids.
Throughout the entire programme
the performers exhibited the talent
aud ability derived from their able
and qualified instructor, Miss Boyer.
y 'Pie Social" closed the evenings
entertainments, which was unques-
tionably a success, both socially and
financially, aud the boys are all sure
the prettiest girls in the country are
not far from the Pleasant Hill school
house. w. NJ. NJ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
Fair Margaret Lands Trot;.
 Rennick DriDes Reelection FilIy

Memphis. Tenn, Oct. 5-(Special.)- The 2:16 pace which resultd in vic- tory for Evelyn w.. after three heats driving finishes. was the featufe of the Tri-State Fair races. '
 Wtckersham. driving the Memphis mare. captured the first. heat after a struggle with Mary Directly. which lasted the whole course. won by drive in the. stretch. Evelyn W: getting off badly and following up the rear end in the second heat.
 Wickersham came back in the last heat with Evelyn w. and put up an entirely different performance. win ming from Mary Directly.
 Falr Margaret gained the decision. in the three-Vear- old trot after three heats all marked by good racing. Af- ter losing the'firstrhe by a good dist ance, Ewing piloted Maud Mate under the wire first in The next heat, but tennick. driving Fair Margaret. raced Maud Mate Into submission in the lasf heat and won lne race.
 Dr. C. E [. Banks delivered a hard blow to the favorite players in the ann ateur trotting and pacing race. He piloted Bertha tlal to a straight heat victory oyer Lady, regarded by the wise ones to be good thing
 Lady Oakland played from as good as to to to 2 at post time romped home In front of Rebel. who opened the favorite, Wedding Ring. a heavily played outsider. gailoped under the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
DETROIT DROPS ANOTHER GAME White Sox Advance to Second Place. THOUSANDS SEE CONTEST Cleveland and St. Louis Split
 Doubleheader. Chicago, By r.r Victory over Detroit Advances within Striking Distance
 of the American League
 Pennant.
 f


 Chicago Oct. 5.--The American League race narrowed tonight to a contest between Chicago and Detroit. CievelandFhesng eliminated by the | victory of St. Louis today. \ The best percentage now attainable by Cleveland is 5s4, A victory for 1 percentage of ,5SS for the | Tigers while by defeating their op- ponents Chicago will gain the flag | withsa percentage of .5S6.
 Ram Is predicted for Chicago to- | morrow and-in the event of a No con- | test or tie game. Detroit would again be the pennant winner with it's pres- ent percentage or .5s6. s'
 Chicago Oct. 5-Chfcago advanced today within striking distance of the American League pennant by. defeating the crucial series. while Cleveland, the other contender for the flag, dropped The first game of double header to the St Louis team. in the latter. city. Walsh and Summers appeared on the pitching: line for the opposing teams. with sullivan and Schmidt behind the bat. The former pitched a remark able game and had the Detroit team at his mercy throughout the contest, while Summers was hit opportunely and retired from the game in the sixth inning, .givin@ way to Mullin, who batted for him, and then finished out
 
 Chicago began scoring in the second inning. Davis opened with a single over short, and Parent doubled to left. lsbell sent a single to left and scored Davis, but bAcIntyre's perfect throw to schmidt caught Parent at the plate. Sullivan followed with a single to right and Tannehill did likewise. but was caught at second when he tried to stretch 1t into a double. Walsh fin- ished the inning by going out.
 The Chicago team continued scoring in the fourth. Davis was hit by a pitched ball and went to second when Parent singled to left. Sullivan sent a bot gFounder into center which went between Crawford's legs and Parent and Davis scored while Sullivan went to third. Tannehiu flied to Schmidt and Sullivan scored when Walsh sent Q long fly to Mcintyre, Hahn flied to Crawford and the sIde was retired.
 The local team Guded another run in the next innings. Jones hit a bound ar oyer Schaefer and went to second on lsbeifs sacrifice and scored on Daviss single to center.
 Detroit made one in the sixth. Downs singled to left center. Mullint batted for Summers and famed. Mcintyre sin gled to right and was forced at second by Bush, while Downs came home with the lone run. Crawford made for Detroit in the sixth and retired Chicago without a hit but in the next inning Hahn opened with single to ASbI anu JOueb cAnncQ. lSDelI famed and Hahn stole second. Dougherty singled to center and Hahn scored Davis finished the innins Dy going out A genuine Indian summer day greet ed the players and spectators today and the fans turned out by thousands. Ground rules were established ma King hit into the crowd good for two bases but there was no occasion for | this
 It Is probabel that White will op- pose Donovan in the ranie tomorrow.
 Score:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
MAY GO TO COURTS NEW YORK NATIONALS SHOW
 "fELLOW STREAK" If National Commission Decides Against Them in Contested, Game. They
 Would Prevent Worlds
 Championship Series.

New York, >Oct. 5.-The statement was made here today with a claim of reliable authority. that in case the National League directors upheld President Pulliam's decision of tie in the game of September 23 and New York loses the championship thereby. John T. Brush, president of the New York club will take the case to the civil courts.
 If this happens. the worlds champ ionship series may not be played, The mode of procedure to obtain an in- junction preventing any other team than the Giants from engaging fin a series with the American League champions and before the case could be fought in the courts. the season would probably be too far advanced and the weather too cold for base ball The suit if started, will be bas- ed on the complaint that the New York players and the club would be deprived of a sum. of several thous and dollars of the action of the league in designating another club as pen nant winner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06

wire, pulled up with Back Number. another. outsider. second, In front of St. Noel, the , to favorite. It was a duel between Wedding Ring and Back Number from the get off, St. Noel never being in the running.
 Summarizes
 Three -vear-olds trot. in R. Fair Margaret, b. f.. (Repnick). | Maud Mate, b. f., (Ewing) .f......3 l 2 Summer Bond. b. f., q. Thomas)..2 2 9 8
 Time, 2:22 1-2; 2:26 1-4s 2:20 3-4.
 2:16 pace. 2 in g. Evelyn w.. b. m., CWtckersham). I 8 Mary Directly b. m., (J Thomas).2 : Harry 4, b. g.. Ben F. Frank). a 2 :
 Time: 2:17 l-2: 2:16 I-4: 2:16.
 Amateur Drivers Trotting and Pa cling. 2 in B.
 Bertha Hal (Bands) ..............11 Lady q. Lewis), ...,.............3 Ivy Mark, (Moriarty)i .........2 Edgewood w. tOppenheimer). .4
 Time: 2:26 fl; 2:26 l-2.
 Running race, one mile. three-year- olds and up Lady Oakland, >l07. (Dyer). 1 to ?, won; Rebe. 1O7. (Mat- thews). even, second; Squire Kelly. 100. JLynch). (, 5 to 1. third. Time, I:42 Three started.
 agesMWedding Ring, 1O7. tMatthewsi' Conley), to 1, second; St. Noel, lO7, (Finley). 3 to 5 thirdse Time, l:l7 IA Amber Jack, Ard Sport. Cumbahee and Danseuse also ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06

thy) won! otego. 1O2. (shreve) sec- ond: Winter Green, 1O2. (Martin) third. Time :59 25. Tatling. Michael Beck, Mir. Jerrocks Xebec, Green Lawn Nod. Spanish Prince. May River and Soil ran.
 Fourth race: steeplechase, about 2 Stella Land. 14G. (Henderson) second: Grandpa, 163, (Hayes) third. Time 5:33. Perseverance, Meddlesome Boy ran.
 Fifth, six and one-h half furlongs: Sel- lectman, 122. (Notter) won: The Gard ener. l22, (Sweet) second; Amri. III, (Lee) third. Time l:19 2-5. Labelle AgTes ran.
 Sixth. mile and an eighth: Brookdale Lymph, 10S, (Gilbert) won; Gowan, 100. lUpton) second: Beaucoup, 103. (Mc- Carthy) third. Time 1:52 Tony Bon ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
American League Race Drawn
 Out to Very Last Game

White Sox are in a few points of the the pennant with a percentage of4 5sS If the White SoX win today they win the pennant with a percentage Of .5S5. If they lose their percentage will be .51S. If Detroit loses their percentage will be .5S1, and the White Sox would win the pennant by points. If Detroit wins they win the pennanL by 10 points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06

When championship baseball race narrows qown to so fine a point that one game decides 1t, 1t is getting to be a pretty warm proposition. That is just the situation with the American League race now. By breaking even with the Browns Cleveland Is out of the race for the flag even if they win today.
 By beating the Tigers again the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
'Ratted for Howell in ninth.

summary--Two base hits stovalI. 2. Home run. Schweitzer Sacrifice hits, Bradley. Hinchman C2l. Stolen bases HartseN, Schweitzer, Stova!l. ! Clarke 12); -ldodIs1 Hoffman. Left on bases. St. Louis z; Cleyeiand 4 First base on balls. by Foster. l. Struck out by Howell
 :; by Foster. '. Passed balls Spencer 2. Time. l;4t. Empires, O'LoughIIn and Egan. . ''4'''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06

Forest Moore. the new pitcher of the Chicago Cubs. won 20 and lost games with the Sp.4- Efield team of the Three-I League this season.
 Bob Forbes, tie old Yale player. is coaching the football squad at the Unl- versity of oregon this fall.
 Johnny Glaze. last years captain at Dartmouth, is coaching the Exeter football team.
 The hard fight of the Tigers caused the belt of Detroit fan to slip and he declares that he iU William Shake- speare. Victor Hugo and Edwin Booth all rolled to one.
 Washing won two games at Cleve- land without the services of Delehap- ty, Better ave ."Del' barred in a few more cities.
 Six National league managers pick ed the New York Giants to win the pennant Frank Chance picked the Chicago, Cubs and Fred Clarke was of the opinion that Pittsburg would cap ture the flag.
 The University of Michigan football team is working hard and the players feel confident of winning their game against yiyania.
 
 There is. a little knocking going on against MCKAY, the Harvard tackle. Not paying enough attention to the coaches seems to be the cause.
 Among the Carlisle Indian football squad are noticed such "sure-enough" Indians as Cries-for- Ribs. Goes Back. Wounded Eye. Little-Old- Man, Two Hearts, Tall Crane, Little Boy. Afraid of a. Bear and Little Wolf.
 Joe Cans and Tommy Murphy may be matched for a short bout to take place in New York within the next week or two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
AMES PITCHES GREAT VICTORY New York Team Wins
 From Boston. POLO GROUNDS ARB PACKED Big Twirler Gave Up One Hit in Seven Innings. Hsnnifan at Bat for Tuckey Touches McGinnity for Home Run in
 the> Eighth-score

New York. Oct. 5.-The local fans crowded every inch of space inside of the Polo Grounds today and cheered the New York team tc a very decisive victory over Boston by to 1.
 Ames pitched the game of his base ball career. holding the visitors to one h!t In seven Innings. McGinnity pitch- ed the other two innings, and Hanni- fan, batting for Tuckey in the eighth inning. sent a smashing hit to deep left center for home run, the single tally for Boston. Score;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-06
Brush Won't Talk.

Cincinnati, Ohio. Oct 5.-When J. T Bursh. president of the New York Baseball Club. was asked about the story that he would bring a civil suit in case theNational League directors decided against him in the contest Tor the New York Chicago tie game fin New York he said he refused to dis cuss the subject until after the di- rectors had announced their decision"