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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
We are authorized to announce

FOX PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce
S. G. NIPPER,
of Potosi, as a candidate for the Office of
Prosecuting Attorney. subject to the de-
cision of the Republican voters at the
general primary election.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
NORMAN F. ROBINSON,
of PotoSi. as a candidate for the Office of
County Treasurer, subject to the decision
OF the Republican voters at the general
primary election.
FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce
c. w. YOUNT,
OF Harmony township. as a candidate FOR
the Office of Sheriff subject to the decision
of the Republican voters at the general
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
FIRMIN ROBINSON.
of Concord township. as a candidate for
the office of Assessor. subject to the de,
cision OF the Republican voters at the
general primary election.
FOR ASSESSOR
We are authorized to announce
PHIL. c. EVENS,
OF Mineral Point as a candidate for the
office OF Assessor. subject to the decision
primary election.
We are authorized to announce
]. T. MAXWELL,
of Belgrade. as a candidate for the Office
OF Assessor. subject to the ds cision Of tie
Republican voters at the general primar,
election
We are authorized to announce
HENRY l. SMITH,
the office Of Assessor, subject to the de
cisioa of the Republic n voters a, the
general primary election.
We afe authorized to announce
CHAS. G.. SMITH.
Of Belgrade as a candidate for the offict
OF Assessor. suhjec: to th- decision of tn,
Republican voters at the general primar,
election.
FOR COUNTY JUICE I'D DISTRICT
We are authorized to announce
5. c. PAYNE,
CT Harmony township. as a candidate for
the Office of Judge of the Coun,y Court
second district. subject To the decision OF
the Republican voters at the general pri
mary election.
We are authorized II announce
GEO. w, SEABOURNE.
OF Belgrade township. as a candidate fo,
the Office Of Judg- of the County Court.
second district. subject to tbs decision of
the Republican Voters at the general pri
mary election.
FOR COUNTY tUDGE-I>r DISTRICT.
We are authorized TO announce
JEREMIAH POSTLEWAIT
of II ne.al Point. as ii candidate for the
Office of Judge Of the County Court. frs,
district subject TO the decision Of the Re
publican voters at the general primary
election
We are authoriz ed 10 announce
0. +. HEAL,
Of Mineral Point. asa candidate for the
Office Of Judge of the Ccucty Court. first
district. uoJec. To the decision of the Re.
publican voters at the general primary
election.
We are Authorized TO announce
THOMAS DAY,
Of Minera! Point, as a ca ididate for the
office o: Judge of the County Court. first
district. subject to the decision of the Re
publican voters at the general primary
eiccilua.
sOk JUSTICE OF The PEACE.
We are authorized to announce
F. f. HUTCHINGS,
as candidate fer the Kepub blican nomi-
nation for the Office of Justice Of the
Peace in Harmony township. subject to
the decision of the Republican voters a,
the general primary election.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

The Wright brothers, exreri-
mental aeronaut-, have Just sue
ceedcd in making a vely successful
flight with their aeropln,". but
they lighted in the same ia way,
III 81 smash np. Air navigation Is
less question of propulsion
through the atmosphere athan it is
IF getting safely and easily ',"ck to
eartn.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

Engene Y. Debs has jn+i heer'
nominated for President on the
Socialist ticket, aud like Bryan, it
will be his third battle. -,oct ism
is a fast growing reform, idea
but it is not We: under the the big
leadership that it will require TO
make il the dominant political
force of the connlrv. When the
Socialists get their Lincoln, they
will begin to cut some ice.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

There will he no repeal OF the
Sherman anti trust law at this ses-
sion of Congress, so the good
trusts" will hesitate about pro-
ceeding to skin the people AS they
were laying ont to do if The repeal
had been secured.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Editor Amonq cannibaIs.

Such an experience as falls to the
lot of few editors is related by J. A.
Osborne. of the Fort Francis MAN.
Times. He recently returned from a
journey to northeastern Canada, be-
tween the eastern shore of James bay
and Labrador. He tells stories of
wholesale murder and cann!balism
among the Indians. caused by long
famine. Mr. Osborne says that can.
nibalism is practiced by half-breeds
rs vel, as full-blooded Indians.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Judge St. Louis Court Of Appeals.
native in Congress, Ihir
teenth District.

Judge st. Louis Court Of Appeals.
Representative in Congress, Tslir-
teenth District.
Representative iu the Genera! Assem-
bly,.
Judge County Court-lst District.
Judge County Court-2d District.
Prosecuting Attorney
Sheriff.
Assessor.
Treasurer.
Surveyor.
Public Administrator.
Coroner.
Constable Breton Township.
Constable Union Township
Constable Kingston Township.
C.,nstabte hichwond- Township.
Constable Johnson Township
Constable Liberty Township.
Constable Walton Township.
Constable Harmony Township.
Constable Belgrade Township
Constable Bellevue Township.
Constable Concord Township.
Committeeman Breton Township.
Committeeman Inion Township.
Committeeman Kingston Township
Committeeman Richwoods Township.
Committeeman johnson Township.
Committeeman Liberty Township.
Committeeman Walton Tuwuship.
Curt.ittem Harmony Township.
Committeeman Belgrade Township.
Commltteemaa Bellevue Township
Committeeman Concord Township.
] Justice nf the Peace tniun Township.
TO til uneXpired term,
j in-tice Of lie Peace Kingston Town
ship.
70 ill un-xplIed term.
Justice of the Peace johu.uu Town
ship.
To ill uGexpired term
Justice uf the Peace lar.nuay Towu
ship.
To Gil uEexpired term.
Giye., under my hand auf Official
seal a, lny Office in lie City IF Potn,i.
this ssii day Il: Nav, a, ID. 1903.
re,7 JOHN o. Lone.
Cier. CoantY Caagt.
". +. Hunter, agent German
American IGanrance Cu. O. News
Tntk. 5as Ein fartsrs Insurance,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Leaving the Old Home.

l,on think i. i 10 >ma,i matter.
this breaking ,il Of Tie old l,one
an,! moving IL new locality Ia
make ynur future home. Thea
try it unca. li,a ret viii! tug a.
hea.!a,sins5 li..i y,.a nsees k'ua7'
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Against Spanish In Brazil.

A knowledge OF Spanish. while nee
essary in all other parts Of South
America. is of no advantage In Brazil
its people are very proud of their Por-
tuguese customs and language, and
are apt to be unfavorably impressed
by any one who does not pay due re-
spect to the difference between their
nation and those of Spanish origin.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Pointed Paragraphs.

Ih, tongue If !, cns~'p rcyer
4!nW> rusty.
Most ol l..c things we do for
ilH "ic Aa> thing bat funny.
lis easier to he . college gradu-
:,le tllun it i, to ear, living.
Aud lis sometimes easier to
earn Il living than ii is 10 get it,.
BE caltf,l when it comes to
lending money and borrowing
trouble.
:>ninp s.roi'ie are As mi=erly with
!rn':: ~ others are with money.
y ulncn " ho take anti!ean reme-
dies iry tn .likc the most of them
selves.
The n.au Mo is really wiser
Iil:,i h; wife acts a> If he thought
,I.ivrW!>r.
f4,.i- # men are unah.e to re-
ipIis1 hrca,:-r they haven't the nee.
eS-4ry :!li'rrili.
NJ. A!,.;z ). a .irl isa't ncces-
sally n manicnriSt because she
likes t. iui, hands.
Ne lrve1'y stricken aristocra!
ever considers Il rIutocra!ic heire-s
ton ici Tor his blood.
SolneIluw tAr average gill Just
cant help Io,in" Il young man her
mother ;naS,i Ike.
Thee is something wrong about
the e,I VINO would rather read
love making, III II novel than try it
herself.
Every tune It Sns!nu nlan sees
rrc'ly OH! purse her lips he won
I~rS if :here i, anything in the
purse tos him. Chicago News.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
The Real Cause.

"No, none of the Brokeleighs were
at the wedding"
'Ah, conspicuous by their absence,
eh?"
Well. they weren't conspicuous by
their presents s''-Philadelphia Press.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

With wheat at a dollar and corn
At IS cents bnshel The farmer Is
not feeling the pinch of hard
times: in fact. he may grant that
prosperity ia smiling broadly upon
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

In the muddIe of Democratic
candidates for the gnbernatorial
nomination in this state, Il lot OF
fellows are beginning to shout to
"play Ball"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
County Clerks Notice
OF Primary Election.

State Il Missouri,
County Of Washington. SIS,
No'ic is Hereby .iseu that pri.
mary c,ert..n Will BE- ilrfa at the reg
u'ar ro!.i;.: place # each precinct Of
said county 4! Washington on the
Hf>H T'se~'!ay "l August, l;"s. being
he / il Gag II August. 1905, for the
atl!,".,c ii H,.f.. mating candidates tor
t,i.. fsiituw:us uiiic-S. ~ he voted for
At Ii. gencia! eecttui tp be held Oh
'rue>,las. The 81: Gas of Nnvembe 2,
1865:
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Minister Once . Prize Fiohtsr

Minister once Prize Fighter.
Alec Burns. brother Of Rt Hon.
John Burns. was once well known in
the ring as boxing champion The
brothers studied boxing together. and
the cabinet minister can still use his
"mauleys a bit
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

The greH.c>: rf all newspapers
l.; the daily i.!ul,e democrat, of
-. Louis. It has 40 equal or riv-
al il all the ives! and ought to be
il, lie hands of every reader Of any
daily newspaper. 1t costs, oy
mail, postage prepaid, daily, in,
c;u,.Iny >tn,!at. one year. So. .oo:'
e months. ::3 90: : months, 81. 80;
daily "itiluu: Sunday, one year,
81 10: t, months. - 90: 3 months.
81 90: Sunday edition Il BIG news
paper H:'l magazine combined,
Rs in - pages every Sunday, one
year, S2.n;: Is months, $l.UO. a
Subscription for The GIohe Demo
cra'. at t,e~e prices, is the best
possible ncWSia,.rr investment.
Srn! >n.;i order in day or write
fur free sa.ni'e copy To Globe
Printing Company, ST. Ln,IiS. Mo.
Sec spcc!aI oifcr ii The "rwice- Il
Neck l>-le of he Globe Demo
ct"t. INn years for Sl25. else.
here IL this p4rer.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
WHEN HER BACK
ACHES.
4 Woman Finds All Her Enerqy
and Ambition Slipping Away.

Poto>i wn:nen know how the aches
ihd pains that come when ti,a Kidneys
taII make life a burden. Backache, :,
nip pains, headache, dizzy spells. dis.
tressing urinary troubles. all tell or
Stck kidneys aud warn you OF the
'teaithy approach Of diabetes, drupsy
and BrlghtS disease. DplnS Kidney
Fills refinHnently cure all OF thest.
disorders. Here's proof Of it in IA Pu- =
tn>i womau'> words: Mrs. j. l.. Jones :.
iIving In the Southern part Of Puto>i.
Mo. says: Il suffered terribly from
oackacue which WouId cumn On by
spells Often for DAYS 1 wnuid scarce
iy be able II exert myself or do my
hOusewOrk. At such times the KID
news were di-ordered, the Secretiuns
tleing highly colored and too freGuen t
in action, especially at night. had
been IN this condition for two years
when Deans kidney Pills were
brought to NV notice and procu,ed
Il box 1T HE City Drug Store. took
hem as directed and have not had au
attack OF kidney Complaint since.
That was nearly six months aga and
for this reason | can say that Doau'S
kidney Pills cnrc TO stay cured
For sala by, all dealers Price %
cents. toSter-Milhurn Co. Butfai1.
New \ erik. Aole agents for the T.ited
States.
Remember the name-Dpan> ard
take 10 other
Peoria.
Mr.. Claude Gotorlh OF Nayne cDuu-
ty is visiting in this locality.
Mrs. Sarah WHEY was ia Peoria
last week
Most all our farmers are through
planting corn. and say they are glad
nf it. and sn is Lonesome Biz"
Mr.. Monia ohaner lately Of Frank
Clay has returned to this place to
spend the Summer
Mrs. Joe Vineyard Of Frankclay
visited relatives in this vicinity last
week.
Irwin Eaton has returned from the
lead mines. where he expected to
spend tie summer.
Some OF our Eeighbors who have
been working hard lately are taking
a iittl: relaxation 10 fishing. Jasper
Farley says he can have much mere
fun fishing than at work.
Mrs. W. s. Barger is on the sick lis.
this week.
Miss Goidie Gunter was the guest
OF Miss Mary Vineyard last Saturday.
LONESOME BILL
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27
Sl.OO Per Annum.

Missouri's big four at the Den
YER convention will be an alloy of
gold aud silver.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

tinye:nuf.
i!eutenailt -GDyefnnr.
Secretary u State.
State Auditor.
State Treasures.
Attorney General.
.saillC.ad aud EarehnuSe CoIa Rission'
Jl5se 2IpsaMs eaaSs.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1908-05-27

". +. Hunter. agent German
american Insurance Cn. O. Naw
Tnfk. 5as Eiai fariirs Insurance.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-27

tlonal committee and pledge him our
support in all his actions.
We reafilrm our loyalty 10 the
true and tried Republican doctrine OF
a protective tariff, by II tho cattle
Industry OF our country is protected
against the importation Of cheap cat
tie produced by The assistance OF
"peon" labor, from Mexico and 9TH
er Central and South American coun-
tries and our farmers from the Inn
portation OF grain and other farm
products from countries using pau
per labor.
We believe In the enactment OF
such laws as will protect equally the
farmer, laborer, mechanic, railroad
or any other corporate interest rem
dering unto each his Just due with
out regard to class or condition.
We pledge our support TO the nom
inees OF the Dallas convention and
ask Of the people their support at
the polls in November.
We ask the earnest thoughtful
consideration OF the voters OF the
Thirteenth congressional district to
the principals and platform OF the
Republican party believing that their
best interests and that OF the coun-
try as a whole will be conserved by
lending us their support.
We recommend to all persons and
citizens the matchless and unsur.
passed stateman and citizen, william
II. Taft as candidate for presi-
den of the United States and believe
that through him and the Republi-
can party can the people be permit
ted TO rule, and only In this way.
On motion Mr. II, B, sanborn was
nominated by reclamation for con-
gress.
On motion Lewis Johnson was
elected congressional chairman for
two years.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-27
MISUNDERSTANDING AMEND
MENT TO CONSTITUTION.

Joint Resolution amending Section 3,
Article 7, OF the Constitution OF tho
State Of Texas increasing the amount
Of tax that may be voted on school
districts and providing for a majority
vote OF the property tax paying vot-
ers Of such district to vote such tax.
Section I. BE II Resolved by the
Legislature OF the state OF Texas; That
Section Of Article Z Of the constitu-
tion OF the State OF Texas be 90 amend-
ed as 10 hereafter read as follows:
Section 8. One-fourth OF the revenue
derived from the State occupation taxes
and poll tax OF 81 on every male In
habitant OF this State between the ages
OF twenty-on and sixty years shall be
set apart annually for tho benefit Of the
public free schools. and IN addition
thereto there shall be levied and COLI
lected an annual ad valorem State tax
OF such an amount, not 10 exceed
twenty cents on the 500 valuation as
with the available school fund arising
from all other sources will he suffi-
cient to maintain and support tho pub
lie free schools Of this State for a period
OF not less than six months In each
year and the Legislature may also pro-
vide for the formation OF school dis
tricts within all or any OF tho counties
OF this State by general or special law.
without the local notice required In
other cases OF special legislation. and
may authorize an additional ad valorem
tax 10 be levied and collected within
such school districts for tho further
maintenance Of public free schools. and
the erection and equipment OF school
buildings therein, provided that a ma
jority OF the qualified property tax pay
ing voters OF the district, volng AT an
election 10 be held for that purpose,
shall vote such tax. not 10 exceed in
any ono year so cents on the 800 val
uation OF tho property subject 70 taxa
tion in such district but the limitation
upon the amount OF district tax herein
authorized shall not apply TO incorpor-
ated cities or towns constituting sepa-
rate and Independent school districts.
Sec. 2. The Governor OF the State OF
Texas shall and he is hereby directed
TO issue the necessary proclamation for
the submission OF this amendment 20
the qualified voters OF the State OF Tex
as at the next general election or at
special election called by the Governor
and the sum OF four thousand $4,000
dollars, or as much thereof as may be
necessary is hereby appropriated out OF
any money not otherwise appropriated
TO defray the expenses OF publication
Of such proclamation. At such cleo
ton the qualified electors voting and
favoring said amendment shall have
written or printed on the ballot as fol-
lows: For amendment TO Section 3.
Article 7, OF the Constitution OF the
State, relating to public free schools"
and those opposed to said amendment
shall have written or printed on the
ballot as follows: Against amendment
to Section 3, Article Z, OF the Constitu-
ton Of the State, relating to public
free schools"
"a true copy.) w. r. DAVIR
Secretary OF State.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-27
Excellent Health Advice,

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Davis, OF No. $40 Gif-
ford Ave, San Jose, Cal. says; The
worth Of Electric Bltters as G general
family remedy, for headache, bilious
ness and torpor Of the liver and bow
els is so pronounced that am
prompted to say a word in It's faovr,
for the benefit OF those seeking re-
lief from such Affections. There is
more health for the digestive organs
in a bottle OF Electric Bitters than
in any other remedy | know Of" Sold
under guarantee at L, o. Thompson
& Co.. drug store. soc.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-27
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
STATE CONSTITUTION RELAT-
ING TO COMMISSIONERS PRE-
CINcTS.
w. r. DAVIH
Secretary OF State.

Joint Resolution 10 amend Section IS,
Article S, OF the Constitution OF the
State of Texas, so as to provide for
subsequent redistricting Of a county
into commissioners precincts. defin-
ing the manner thereof; for submit
ting same to the electors of the State.
and making an appropriation there
for.
Be II Resolved by the Legislature Of
the state OF Texas:
Section 1. That Section 1s. Article
8, OF the Constitution OF the State Of
Texas, be amended so as to hereafter
read as follows:
Each organized county in the State.
now or hereafter existing, shall be dl-
vided from time 20 time. for the con-
venience Of the people, into Justice pre-
c!ncts, not less than four and not moro
than twelve The present county
courts shall make the first division
Subsequent divisions shall be made by
the commissioners court provided for
by this Constitution. In each such
precinct there shall be elected, at each
biennial election, one justice OF the
peace and one constable, each OF whom
shall hold his office for two years and
until his successor shall be elect
ed and qualified; provided. that IN
any precinct in which there may be q
city OF eight thousand or more inhab-
itants. there shall be elected two JUS
tices Of the peace. Each county shall
in like manner and in the first instance.
be divided into four commissioners
precincts, in each OF which there shall
be elected by the qualified voters there
Of one county commissioner, who shall
hold his office for two years and until
his successor shall be elected and quail
fled. Subsequent divisions OF a county
into commissioners precincts shall be
made as is now or hereafter may be
provided by law. The county commits
sloners so chosen, with the county
Judge as presiding officer, shall COM
pose the county commissioners court,
which shall exercise such powers and
jurisdiction over all county business as
Is conferred by this Constitution and
hereafter prescribed.
Sec. 2. That the sum Of one thous-
and $1,000 dollars is hereby appro-
priated out Of the State Treasury not
otherwise appropriated for the purpose
OF defraying the necessary expense Of
submitting the above proposed amend
ment to the people Of the State, at the
next general or special election in the
manner required by law, by the Govee~
nor Of the State.
"a true copy.) w. r. DAVE.
III. Secretary Of State.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 1906-19??, 1908-08-27
MR.. SANBORN
FOR CONGRESS
Republican Convention Meets In
Amarillo, NOmlnatOS and
Passes Resolutions

The Republican district executive
committee OF the Thirteenth hon
gressional district met in Potter
county courthouse at 10 a. m. Sat-
urday, Aug. %, District Chairman /.
w. Carhart present and George A..
knight was elected secretary OF Che
committee.
On motion Lewis johnson OF Jack
county, was elected by the executive
committee for the ensuing two years
as district chairman OF the Thir-
teenth congressional district OF Texas
District convention called to order
at 1880 p. m. by Chairman l. w.
Carhart,
On motion l. w. Carhart was elect
cd temporary chairman OF the con-
vention and George A. knight, secre-
tary and later the temporary organi-
ization was made permanent.
The committee on resolutions re.
ported the following:
We, the Republicans Of he Thir-
teenth congressional district OF Tex
as, in convention assembled do rat
ify and confirm the ancient doc
trines Of the party that have been
,ried and found to contain the best
fundamental basic principals of gov
,rnment fol the people Of these
United Safes.
We most heartily endorse the adj.
uinistraton Of his excellence,
PRESIDENT Roosevelt and are proud
# his record during his incumbency
n office.
We heartily endorse and approve
the Republican national platform -
adopted by the party in convention
assembled In Chicago.
We ratify, endorse and approve
the selection of Hon. Cecil A. Lyon
rs a member OF the Republican ma