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Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
FALL PAINTING.

The majority of property owners
are under the impression that spring
time is the only painting time. But
the fall of the year offers several ad-
vantages to the painter. One of the
most important is that surfaces are
almost sure to be dry, and there is no
frost or inner moisture to work out
after the paint is applied
Pure white lead-the Dutch Boy
Painter kind-mixed with pure lin.
seed oil (tinted as desired) gives a
winter coat to a building that is an
armor against the severest attacks Of
the winter rain, sleet, winds and snow.
National Lead Company, 1902 Trim
ity Bldg, New York city, makers of
pure white lead, Dutch Boy Painter
trademark, are offering to those in
terested a complete painters outfit,
consisting of a blow pipe and lead
tester, book of color schemes, etc.
State whether you want exterior or
interior decorating.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Where Sitting Bull Was.

Doane Robinson, head of the depart
ment Of history of the state of South
Dakota, says of Sitting Bull and the
Custer massacre: "The Indians tell
me that Sitting Bull was medicine
chief; that he was the greatest 1nflu-
ence among the Sioux at that time by
reason of his constant agitation
against the whites, and that he did
not personally engage in the tight
against Custer, but that he was back
on an elevation between the Little
Big Horn and the Big Horn making
medicine. School Journal.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

iieve would not be living today" says
Mrs. Hinson. "My eyesight was poor,
suffered with nervous. splitting head.
aches, spots would dance before my
eyes and at times I would be so dizzy
l would have to grasp something for
support. My back was SO weak and
painful could hardly bend over to but
ton my shoes and could not get around
without suffering severely. Doan's Kid
ney Pills helped me from the first, and
I continued until practically well
again."
Remember the name-Doan's. Sold
by all dealers. so cents box. Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Bows Find Woman's Body.

Nevada,-Lloyd and Wilbur Fenton,
two boys, while playing near a deep
gulch on their fathers farm near
Sandstone, in this county, saw piece
of silk cloth partly buried in the
ground. One of the boys pulled at the
cloth and disclosed the fingers and
arm bones of human being Further
examination disclosed that a woman
with her skull crushed had been bur-
led there. No flesh was on the bones.
The woman is supposed to have been
murdered last fall, when two men and
woman were seen camping near the
gulch. A few days later the woman
disappeared and two days afterward
the men departed. Nothing found near
to indicate who the woman was.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
THE DOCTORS WIFE
Anrees with Him About Food.

Al trained nurse says: I'm the
practice Of my profession I have
found 30 many points in favor Of
\ sGrape-Nuts food that l unhesitatingly
recommend it to all my patients.
IT is delicate and pleasing to the
palate Gan essential in food for the
sick), and can be adapted to all ages,
being softened with milk or cream
\ Tor babies or the aged when deficiency
Of teeth renders mastication impos-
stble. For fever patients or those on
liquid diet 1 find 'Grape-Nuts and albu-
4 men water very nourishing and re-
%fxeshing.'
This recipe is my own idea and is
made 40 follows: Soak teaspoonful
Ok Grape-Nuts in a glass of water for
n N hour, strain and serve with the
4 beaten white of an egg and spoonful
o7 fruit juice for flayouring. This af-
ofts great deal Of nourishment that
eyen the weakest stomach can assim-
aIatN without any distress.
NV husband ia a physician and he
4 geS Grape Nuts himself and orders IT
many times for his patients.
sss Personally regard dish Of Grape
sJ3Uts with fresh or stewed fruit as the
a11eal breakfast for anyone-well or
I Siacix N
n a 4ny case Of stomach trouble, nerv-
cuG prOstration or brain flag, 10 day
s4zaals " Grape-Nuts win work wonders
1pard nourishing and rebuilding and
this way ending the trouble.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
No. He Never Rracaed,

1.-The average American million
aire," said Upton Sinclair, in a recent
address, "brags too much about his
wealth.
II stated this fact one day In the
smoker Of a Pullman. My companion
agreed with me, but fat man across
the aisle, who must have been listen
ing, leaned across and said sternly:
"'Young man, you're all wrong. The
American millionaire rarely II ever
brags about money. I, for example,
never Dragged about my money in my
life. and yet I'm worth close on to
four millions!'
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
The Root Of Altruism,

The three eternal roots of altruistic
energy are these: First, the principle
of justice; that there is moral law
before which all men are equal, SO
that ought to help my neighbor to
his rights. Second, the principle of
charity; that owe infinite tenderness
to any shape or kind of man, however
unworthy or useless to the state.
Third, the principle Of free will: that
I can really decide to help my neigh
Dor, and am truly disgraced If do not
do so. To this may be added the
idea of definite judgment; that is,
that the action will at some time ter
helped.-G. K. Chestarton.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine

Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine
wash goods when new, owe much Of
their attractiveness to the way they
are laundered, this being done in .
manner to enhance their textile beau
ty. Home laundering would be equal
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given to starching, the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufncient
strength to stiffen, without thickening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance of your work.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
THEY RULE WEATHER
PSYCHOLOGICAL SAINTS IN
MANY COUNTRIES.
Legends of St. Swithin and OtheI
Good Men Of Ancient Days Who
Supposedly Influenced Sun
shine and Rain.

In the early summer many nations
commemorate saints who are popu-
larly supposed to have an influence on
the weather. The principal form of
the belief is that whatever the wealth
er may be on this particular saints
day so it will be for the next 40
days. Among English-speaking peo-
pie the day is July 1, and the saint
is st. Swithin, the Philadelphia Rec
ord says. The old rhyme is well
known:
ST. swithin's day, If thou dost rain.
For 40 days it will remain.
st. Swithin's day, If thou be fair,
For 40 days twill rain nae mair.
st. SWithin was a native of Win
chester, who lived about the year 800
and finally became bishop of his city.
His life was exemplary and after his
death the miraculous properties of his
tomb became so well known that his
body was installed in a gorgeous
shrine in the new cathedral. The
ceremony took place on July Is, 971,
so that this date is really the feast of
the translation of St. Swithin. For a
while the cathedral was dedicated to
him, but Henry VIII. stripped him of
that honor. He is buried In the choir
of the present church.
There is nothing in ST. Swithin's s
history that would make him infiuen-
tial with the weather, and the same
statement applies to most of the other
WI h0 hn1 h rc
thrust upon them.
In Germany they have similar be-
lief concerning the seven sleepers of
Ephesus, whose day is July 81; while
in Belgium the honor is given to St.
Godelieve, July %. In other places
June Is, st. Vitus' day, and July 4,
the translation of St. Martin, are ac-
credited with a meteorological infiu-
ence. In the United States many peo-
pie think it always rains on July 4,
which Is an odd coincidence with
these ancient beliefs, though any con-
nection between them is highly i'm
probable. In France they have two
days which decide the next 40 days
weather-St. Medard's day, June 8,
and SITS. Gervais and Protais' day,
June 10. They also have a proverb
similar to ours, which might be trans
lated:
If it rains on the day Of st. Medard
For 40 days twill rain right hard;
If on SITS. Gervais and Protais,
Twill also rain for 40 days.
They tell of ST. Medard a quaint le-
gend which is worth repeating 1t
seems he was driving cart contain
ing number Of people. when rain be-
gan to fall. Every was wet
through except Medard, who was shell
tered by a great eagle, which came
swooping down from the sky and made
itself self-propelled umbrella.
1t has been suggested in explana.
ton of these beliefs that in the days
before Christianity our Teutonic an.
cestors had some feast, possibly NOV.
able, which was believed to affect the
weather This pagan festival was SC
deeply sunken in the minds of the
people that it survived the antagon.
ism of the missionaries and preach
ers and took on Christian appear.
ance by becoming connected with
some saint revered in each district
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
His Size Was Known.

II want some collars and neckties
for my husband" she snapped.
Eyes. madam"
The clerk offered her the latest
thing.
What size are these?" asked the
lady.
why, twelve and a half, madam!"
How on earth did you guess that?"
"Ah," replied the clerk, smiling.
gentlemen who let their wives select
their collars and ties always take that
sizei"
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Fooled Them Thirteen-Years.

Fooled Them Thirteen-Years.
Frank Nelson, former state superin-
tendent of public instruction of Kan
sas, and Cap" Gibson, the veteran
record clerk in Auditor Nations Of
fee, are great friends. Nelson is now
president of a Minnesota college.
When Nelson was still In the state
house he and Gibson had talk one
day about teaching school. II was
once a school teacher" volunteered
Gibson
'Is that so?" asked Nelson. "How
long?"
"Yes, fooled 'em 13 years." re-
piled Cap"
How is that?" asked Nelson.
"Oh," said "Cap.," Il quit when
teachers had to qualify."-Kansas City
Journal.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased to learn
that there Is at least dreaded disease that
has been able to In all rs stages. and that b
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure b the only positive
cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being . constitutional disease requires . constdtu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure taken IN
ternaly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of thesl syrsWss thereby destroying the
foundation Of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by bu8dhgSup the constitution and assist
ing nature in doing IT'S work. The propretors have
% much faith in Its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that Il tails to
cure. Send for list Of testimonials
Address F. ]. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. q. =
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Hairs Family Pills for consultation.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
MaryxiIIe Wants curtiss.

Maryville.-The Maryville CONNER
cial club instructed Secretary G. A.
Pickens to write to st. Louis and as
certain If it would be possible to Sc
cure Glenn Curtiss, the worlds cham
pion aviator, for a series of flying
machine exhibitions as a sort of fall
carnival which would be Maryville's
treat to the country far and wide.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
lts Troubles,

The family skeleton complained.
II wouldn't mind being exhibited
once in awhile" said the skeleton, ar
ticulsting with difficulty through its
set teeth, "but they air me SO fire.
Quently in the courtroom, where the
air is always notoriously bad"
But who ever thinks of looking at
eton's point of view?
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Carnations Go to Sleep.

Florists often suffer losses through
. habit carnations have of sometimes
going to sleep" and never opening
again. A series of experiments made
In the Hull botanical laboratory and
described in the Botanical Gazette
makes 1t seems probable that this
sleep" Is caused by the effect of IL
Eliminating gas, to which. even in very
small quantities, these flowers are
surprisingly sensitive.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Il am convinced" said the propri-
etor Of the jewelers. shop, as the plate
glass window shivered into million
fragments and the chauffeur and his
machine began to nestle behind the
counter, that the taxicab has come to
etay."-London Globe.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Boy Is Record Bean Grower.

St. Louis.-James Moore, youthful
agriculturist, at present holds the rec
ord in the State of Missouri for the
cultivation ol giant string beans.
James Is IL years old and devotes all
his spare time to the growth Of fancy
vegetables in the back yard of his
home at No. 401S Ashland place. The
giants of this seasons crop, as culled
from the boys pet bean vine, meas
ures SO inches from tip to tip, beating
the record established two weeks-a ago
by five and three-quarter inches.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Two Die In Pistol Duel.

Neosho.-Henry Estes, one OF the
prominent farmers of this county, re-
siding near Newtonic, was trading in
that city, when Ben Marshall, des-
perate character in that community,
started a quarrel with him. Both
drew their pistols and fired at the
same moment. Neither lived more
than five minutes.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Ten Years For Murder

Kennett.-Leslie Cox, who, on July
4, 1908, at Maiden, shot and killed
Joe Scales, pleaded guilty to murder
in the second degree and was sen
fenced to ten years. imprisonment in
the penitentiary.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
island DueIlst Shot 1877 Times.

ST. Loufs.-One hundred and ninety
seven shot were removed by physi-
clans at the city hospital from the
body of Ed A. Malkorn, who was
wounded in duel with John Robftou
on Arsenal island, opposite the foot
of Cherokee street. Two bullets
were imbedded in the brain of Robi-
tou, and these were also removed.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Bio Berlin Philanthropy.

More than $4,000 children were en-
abled by the authorities of Berlin to
spend this summer on land within
easy reach of the city limits. They
were assigned plots where they could
play and cultivate gardens profitably
with the help of their families and the
advice of public instructors.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

that constant feeling
of dullness and tired
ness, will. find hope
in the advice Of Mrs.
Mary Hinson Of q
Strother St, Mt.
Sterling, KY. Had
I not used Doan's
Kidney Pills / he
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Former Legislator Kills Self.

Kansas City.-Albert Sarbach, 40
years old, wealthy merchant of Hol-
ton, Kas., and formerly a member of
the Kansas legislature. was found
dead in his room at local hotel. He
had committed suicide by taking poi
son. The cause Is unknown.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Girl Who Aided Prisoner. Dying.

Nevada.--Ada Depratt, the 15-year-
old girl who passed a steel saw into
the county Jail here to two prisoners,
Jess Cherry and James Drew, with
whom she had become infatuated and
intended fleeing with had they es-
capped, and who shot herself. is lying
at the home of a sister in this city
In a critical condition. The attending
physicians say there is no hope for
her recovery and refuse to let her
talk, although she seems anxious, it
is said, to tell her side OF the story.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Wild Horses in Southwest.

Wild horses are found roaming in
bands on the plains Of New Mexico,
Arizona, Nevada and California. OF
so horses captured by rangers in the
Modoc national forest, about half
proved to be branded stock which had
grown wild, the others being horses
that had never known the ownership
of man.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Minister Defends Act Of Joining |

Kansas City.-"When I joined the
bartenders' union it seemed to me a
wise thing to do, in my search for
the truth on the liquor question, and
I have no apology to OFFER" declared
Rev. Wallace M. Short, in replying
to the criticism of his action by Rev
Frank Beardsley in sermon
preached in the First Congregational
church of Kansas City, Kas. He char
acterized Rev. Mr.. Shorts action as
'shock to Christians" and that he is
both mistaken and misguided" in his
purpose.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
MISSOURI NEWS
Murder Trial Leads to Carthage.

Carthage.-Chief of Police G. Lange
OF Pittsburg. Kan, and w. ]. True,
prosecuting attorney Of Cherokee
county, Kan, who have been working
on the murder Of Mrs. Nellie May
Luke, Of Pittsburg. who was found
beaten to death with an iron bolt on
August 81, have been in this city, and
much of their time has been spen.
in Jasper county, Kan. 1B
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Unionville.-Walter Burnhart, SO
years old, was killed by the accidental
discharge Of five pounds of dynamite
He was working with a gang Of men
constructing new telephone line. The
pole holes were being excavated with
dynamite. A sack containing ten
sticks Of dynamite carried by him was
accidentally discharged. His body was
mangled.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

OF died, when I read abort Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound; so I
began to take it, and am well again and
relieved of all my suffering. Mrs.
GEoRaE JoRDY, Box 40, Marlton, NJ.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harm
full drugs, and to-day holds the record
for the largest number Of actual cures
of female diseases we know of, and
thousandsof voluntary testimonialsare
on file in the Pinkham laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, from women who have
been cured from almost every form Of
female complaints, Inflammation, ul-
ceration, displacements, fibroid tumors,
Irregularities, periodicpains, backache,
indigestion and nervous prostration.
Every suffering woman owes it to her
self to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound a trial
III you would like special advice
about your case write q cOnfiden-
ttal letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Starch, like everything else, is be-
ing constantly improved, the patent
Starches put on the market rs years
ago are very different and inferior to
those of the present day. In the lat
est discovery-Defiance Starch-all
Injurious chemicals are omitted, while
the addition of another ingredient, i'm
vented by US, gives to the Starch a
strength and smootnness never ap
preached by other brands.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Standard Oil Walls.

The Standard Oil Company's real
estate holdings In Bayonne, N. j.,
where its largest oil refining plant in
the east is situated. have been In
creased from $7,360.000, the value
fixed upon them in 1908 for taxation,
to $13,000,000. The company is ap-
pealing against the increases fixed
upon the realty by the Hudson county
board of equalization.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Dodqinq Work.

TITS too hot to do housework,"
sighed the wife.
II know 1t is."
Lets go and spend few days with
the Browns at their summer cottage.
They'll be tickled to death to have
us."
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Grants Cape Girardeau Requlsitiol

Grants Cape Girardeau Reputation.
Springfield, Ill-Governor Deneen
has honored the requisition of Cover
nor Hadley of Missouri for the return
to Cape Girardeau of A. B. Hawkins,
under arrest at Salem, Ill. Hawkins
is wanted for furnishing prisoners with
tools for escape.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
important to Mothers.
Opportunism.

Knicker-I have ideas for a new po
litical party, new religion and new
diet.
Bocker-Better wait till the ball
season is over
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

The prospect of everlasting life
looks a good deal better to the aver
are man than an everlasting sermon
sounds.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Her Bathing Suit.

Papa, the stun l want my new
bathing suit made of costs ten dollars
yard"
We'll, here's $1.5O-get what you
want, my dear"
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Does an automobile help you to
forget your troubles?" Yes" an
swered Mr.. Chuggins, thoughtful1y;
my other troubles. -. Washington
Star.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Four Aurora Miners Killed.

Aurora.-Four men were instantly
killed in the Betsy mine here by the
falling Of huge slab Of rock from the
roof of the drill. Two others barely
escaped with their lives.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
chafino Dish Defined.

Pat-"An' phwat the, devil is
chafin' dish?" Mike-"Whist! Ut's 1
fryin'pan that's got into society"
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Make the statement in the presence
of women that woman ever chased q
man and you have q row ON your
hands.-Atchison Globe.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
Without Food For 2s pavs

Kirkville-Dr. o. W. Avery, a 10
year-old resident of Kirksville, has
not tasted food tor twenty-eight days.
The only semblance Of nourishment
that he has taken during this long
fast was a little wasa- and spoor-
ful Of ice cream.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Smokers find Lewis single Binder 8,
cigar better quality than most l0c cigars
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

The man who has the greatest COM
knows when to keep quiet.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

A little bottle Of Hamlins Wizard Oh
is a medicine chest in itself. It can be
applied in larger number of painful
ailments than any other remedy known.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Brazil grows more coffee than any
other country In the world.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Dr. Pterce's Pleasant Pellets hrst put up . years
ago They regulate and fnyigorAte stomach, liver
and bowels. 6ugar-coeted tiny grsnulss.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

given me new lie.
/ suffered for ten
years with serious
female troubles, in
fammation, ulcer
alton, indigestion,
nervousness, and
could not sleep.
Doctors gave me
up, as they said my
t. rOuble 8 were
chronic. I was in
despair, and did not
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
ER
SUFFERING ! | / / ] /
Ten YEARS
Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound

= MARLTcN, MI feel that LydiaE.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Mrs. Winsaov's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the guzas, reduces -
hammafion, aays pain. cures wind coalo 2ca botto.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

Mrs. W.-So your husband has gone
fishing?
Mrs. H.-Yes.
Mrs. WI hope he will catch a nice
lot and bring them home.
Mrs. HI don't know whether he
will catch any or not, but he will bring
some home. He always takes his
pocketbook when he goes fishing.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

When a man is his own worst enc
my he really doesn't need any others.
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22

In India there are nearly $4,000. 900
widows. n
Potosi journal., 1909-09-22
NEW STRENGTH FOR WoMEN,o
q BACKS.
How to Make Bad Back Better.

Women who suffer with backache,
bearing down pains. dizzy spells and