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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
Pointed Paragraphs.

Close quarters-in the miser's
purse.
AS a matter Of fact tears are
seldom worth their salt.
And the metal polisher also has
a lot of bright prospects.
It's hard to love your neighbor
as yourself if he keeps a dog.
Many a man who eats pie with a
knife wishes be had an AK.
The way of the transgressor is
one way, but remember that there
are others.
The courtshlp is failure if the
young man is turned down instead
of the gas.
Most people have things that
money won't buy-because nobody
would have them.
The average woman spends more
time in trying to improve her com
plexion than she does her intellect.
A friend is one who applies the
brakes when he sees you are going
down hill too rapidly.
Speaking of literature, many a
mans love letters have made de.
cided hit-with a Jury.
In after years many alsweet girl
graduate who fell in love at first
sight wishes she had fallen into Il
mud puddle instead.
Many a mans so called goodness
is due to the tact that an interest.
ing brand of temptation has never
been handed him. Chicago News.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

1t will be interesting to note
how President Taft is going to in
cline in the quarrel between Sec
retary of the Interior Bailinger
and Chief Forester Pinchot over
the conservation of the natural re-
sources of the country that have
so far escaped the hands of the ex-
ploiters. Mr.. Pinchot, who was
appointed to the position he holds
by former President Roosevelt,
and is thoroughly imbued with the
latter's doctrine that the way to
conserve our natural resources is
to use them judiciousIy for the
welfare of the people, rather than
to ruthlessIy ravish them for the
sake of private gain. Mr.. Ballin-
ger, it has been charged, holds OPP
posite views, and the allegations
against him go so far, even, as to
place him in the attitude OF throw
ing the brakes on Mr.. Pinchot's s
policy so as to enable his (Mr. Bal
linger's) corporation friends to get
their grasp on some desirable nat
ural resources towards which they
have been reaching out with hun
cry avidity. One Of the latest
phazes in the controversy is the
resignation of MIR. Ormsby Nc
Harg, assistant to Secretary OF
Commerce and Labor Nagel. Mr..
McHarg injected himself into the
dispute by talking too much, and
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
MISSOURI STATE NORMAL
SCHOOL.
A State College at Cape Girardeau,
Missouri.

A State College at Cape Girardeau,
Missouri.
College courses leading to the
A. B. and b. 5. degrees.
Advanced Normal Course lead
ing to the life State certificate.
Elementary Normal Course
leading to the Elementary teachers
certificate.
A course in Agriculture which
will prepare young men for sue
cessful farming. School operates
a small farm.
A course in Manual Training
which prepares men for the me-
chanical trades and engineering.
A course in Domestic Science
and Household Economy, includ-
ing Cooking, Sewing, etc..
One of the best Schools of Music
in the State.
A complete Business Course.
The highest culture combined
with practical training for life.
Two large boarding halls afford
ing students home surroundings
and comforts. Fine equipment.
Moderate cost.
For further information address !:
Missouri State Normal School,
Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Hartman is taking his rest cure
in a two million. dollar palace built
on top Of a mountain. The men
who are really operating the rail
roads that Mr.. Hartman pretends
he is conducting, take the rest cure
at night when they are asleep, its
their only chance. While our
railroad lords must have their two
million-dollar palaces the trainmen
have to keep busy creating the
wealth that builds 4hem. What we
would like to see is two million
dollar palace wherein the truly
weary may take an occasional rest.
But, out with such views! they are
socialistic and tend to disorganize
society.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

This is Labor Day, but with the ex-
ception OF of our barber and banker,
people in our town seem to have for
gotten it. They are taking no advan-
tage OF the holiday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Adams, who
have heen visiting relatives here the
past two months. returned to their
home in Horatio, Ark, last Wednes-
! day.
Mr.. VIM. Cain, a native of this
| county, but for many years a citizen
| Of Bonne Terre, returned home Tues.
day after several days visit with his
| brother, George, and family, near
| Hunters Mill.
Mrs. w. b. Hays of Pennington de-
iivered an address at the N. E. church
Sunday night in the interest OF the
Woman's Missionary Society She
also succeeded 10 organizing society
in our town.
Mr.. Emery Maxwell and Mr.. Willie
Jamison, two OF our promising young
men, departed for Cape Girardeau
the latter part of last week to attend
school.
Prof J. W. Houston departed fol
| Eilsinore, Mo, last week to take
charge OF his school there.
Eirgie, the little granddaughter ol
Capt. Bennett, who is visiting here
with her mother, is very ill with ty.
phoid fever. Her father, Chas. Ben.
nett, was called here from st. Louis
| Sunday.
CIaud O'Neal and sister, Miss Mabe ,
went to Kirkwood Monday, where
they will enter school, Their father
J. G. ONeal, accompanied them or
their journey.
| Misses Nellie and Viola Humphrey
OF near here took the train to-dag
Mondayl to go to take charge of thei.
schools, We understand Miss Viola
will teach near Farmington, while hei
sister. Nellie, goes to Doe Run. They
| - wsll % the rsst OF cur young psopIs
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

pie want quick and sure carriage
and delivery of their mail, and to
get this they will have to pay for
it. Take the rural delivery SER
vice, for instance. the receipts
from the sale of stamped paper,
registration a nd money order fees
does not come anywhere near pay.
ing the cost of maintaining this
service. Are the people willing to
do with out it! No; then they will
have to pay for it.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

The killing of five people recent
Iy on grade railroad crossing
near St. Louis, when train hap
pened to crash into an automobile
crossing the track, has started an
other cry for the abolishment of
grade crossings, but will they be
abolished? Nit; it is still cheaper
to the railroads to kill people than
to bridge the crossings. Not until
the interests of the public become
superior to the earnings of railroad
shares will this question be finally
and satisfactorily settled.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Now that the discovery of the
north pole has awakened renewed
interest in the polar regions, cor
respondent writes to ask us why
the north and south ends of the
earth should be continually capped
with ice. We have never given
this subject very deep study, but
it occurs to us that it is a very
wise provision of nature. As all
know, the earth revolves upon an
axis, the ends of which constitute
the north and south poles, or axles;
the swift revolution of the earth
upon these bearings would soon
cause a hot box if abundant pro-
vision for keeping them cool were
not maintained. We have no
doubt that the oils of the earth
lubricate the polar axles to keep
them from squeaking and the ice
caps prevent heating, which would
otherwise soon set the world on
fire.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

will be sadly missed, especially 10 our
Sunday.school.
Our public school begins this week,
with Prof. w. F. Mckinney and Mrs.
j. w. Houston as teachers. Both are
experienced in the work and we expect
to have good school.
Mr.. Glen Smith of Caledonia ship
ped a carload of hogs last Monday, and
Johnson and Hays OF Belgrade car
load of cattle Tuesday. Mr.. Wallace
Gibson also shipped mixed car of
hogs and cattle last Monday.
MAMARINCA.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

The deficit in the postotfice de-
partment for the current year
promises to be $40, 100000, ex-
ceeding by five or six million dol
lars all previous deficits in this de-
partment. The President now has
a commission of postal experts at
work trying to locate the cause of
this excess of expenditure over in
come in handling the mails, with a
view to reducing the cost. This
has been attempted before-Roose-
welt tried it without success. The
probabilities are that the increase
Of cost over receipts is perfectly
legitimate and for which the ex-
tension and improvement of the
service are responsible. The pso.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
Morning Headache

Il suffered with terrible head
aches. would get up every morn
ing with such a severe attack, and
until l began using DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills, never found anything that
would give me the desired relief. I
have used them now for several
years, and would not be without
them if they were a dollar a box"
SAMUEL KEYS,
Eaton Rapids, Mich.
II always keep DR.. Miles Anti
Pain Pills on hand. Before I began
using them, l had frequent attacks
of headache, but they gave me
prompt relief"
MRS. CARL HICKMAN,
Minister, Ohio.
The first package will benefit; II not,
your druggist will return your money.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
Not Satisfactory

We have grave doubts whether
the Office of highway engineer has
been the success throughout the
state that the promoters of the law
expected. 1t is question wheth-
er this is the best way to bring
about the desired road improve
msnt. So far a. We have been
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

say ing that the so-called raid of
the corporations upon our natural
resources was ali bosh and that MIR.
Pinchot was chasing chimeras, or
words to that effect. The fact that
he was promptly asked to send in
his resignation by Secretary Nagel
would lead to the belief that the
President did not like his Me
Harg's) view of the matter, and
which would indicate that if the
President takes hand in the dis
pute at all, it will be to uphold the
preservation policy Of his prede-
ceSSOr
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that letters
of administration were granted the
undersigned on the estate of Freder-
ick Will, deceased, bearing date Of
August 3Oth, 1909, by The Probate
Court Of Washington County, Mis-
souri,. All persons having claims
against said estate are required to pre-
sent them for allowance within one
year from the date OF said letters, or
they may be precluded from any bene.
tit Of such estate and ii they be not
presented within two years from the
date of said letters, they will be for
ever barred. M. e. RHODES,
Administrator estate Frederick Will,
deceased.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
Hfs Ancient oejsvanoe.

UI0 AHcioux 0$1ov9no0s
The Congressman met the cor.
respondent.
Say" he exclaimed, Il have Q mild
grievance against you"
Get Il on ysur mind" said the face
uous scribe
It's just this" said the congress.
man. "WhsA you put what yoa call Q
clever story into NY mouth don't let Il
be the vintage Of the year before the
food. Gimme something that doesn't
date back any farther than the Cru
saders, or possibly the sack Of Baby.
Ion. You see, most of MY Constituents
read. the almanac. There's . good
fellow"
And he shook hands eflusively with
the correspondent and passed along.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

In Mexico, a semi-arid country,
they are just now having season
of unprecedented flood. In this
part of the United States, where
the annual rainfall is heavy, we
are experiencing a season of un-
usual drouth. The regularity of
the rhetorical conditions of the
two sections seem to have become
disarranged.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

And now the cobbler is going to
get it in the neck. An English in
ventor has taken international pat
ents on attachable soles and heels
that can be put in place by any
one as the heels and soles of his
shoes wear out.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

The railroads of England have
made another record of twelve
month in which not single pas.
senger was killed. In America
the railroads are chiefly concerned
in breaking the dividend record.
The passengers can look out for
themselves.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

A young man engaged board In .
private family who were extremely
devout Before each meal grace was
said. To their dismay the new board
er sat bolt upright while the others
rsverently bowed their heads. When
the second day passed. and the young
man evinced NO disposition to unbend,
the good lady Of the house could en-.
dure the situation no longer.
"Agnostio!" asked she. sharply.
mo, madam" humbly responded the
young man. "boik-Harper's Maya,
zine.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Success in agriculture, commerce,
and manufacture presages certain
triumph in war if the cause be
just. During the score of years
when foreign peoples looked Gov.
etousIy upon our rich Inheritance
and realized the apparent weak
ness of possible resistance, none
ventured to land upon these shores.
Think you one who would do so
now when we are stroDg-aye,
stronger in ultimate resources than
any one or two Or three foreign
powersl Is it conceivable that in
these days of enlightenment, ruler
much less people, would invite
the overwhelming reprisal which
would surely ensue from an un-
warranted attack upon or tempor-
airy victory over any portion of
territory shielded by or flag?
We need no mighty fleets, no great
armies for or against foreign en-
terprises-only school and church
es as of old, for the elevation of
our citizens and the uplifting of
oppressed human beings seeking
the shelter of freedom. Such, the
Fathers of the Republic and our
fathers believed, was the true and
holy mission of this new people
under the protection of the Pill
grlms' God' Let US not now be
led astray in worship of idols which
demand for their sacrifice the life
blood of nations. Rather let US
continue steadfast in the purposes,
the ideals, the faith of our ances-
tors and not only stand firm for
peace, but by practice and example
discourage The building by others
Of great armaments which consti-
tute Il constant temptation for
war;" |
The principal mistake made by
Governor Folk during his admin
was in letting the politi-
clans control the police department
i'll Kansas City. The result was
that when Governor HadIey ap-
pointed Robert B. Middlebrook
and Thos. r. Marks Police Com
missioners they found corrupt
and inefficient police department,
protected and open gambling on
the main streets, and saloons al
lowed to violate the law and re-
main open on Sunday if they han
died certain kind of beer Or sold
a certain brand of whiskey.
Messrs. Mddlebrook and Marks
have corrected all of these abuses
and the results that the Shannon
Democratic machinery in Kansas
City that deceived and imposed
upon Governor Folk is now sadly
out of repair. This is one of the
reasons why the machine Demo-
Gratis are making such complaint
against Governor Hadley.--Joplin
News Herald.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
An Error In Philanthropy.

One of the drst lessons that philan-
throptsts must learn il that It IL not
always easy to do good. There 10 .
perversity Of human nature. even
when inspired bv the best intentions,
which sometimes seems to operats In
vfncibly In favor Of wrong. II the
mischief that 10 done BY those who
mean nothing but good could be elm
mated from the world the sum total
e srrox woula - Aetseahly se1neoa.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Secretary Brllinger says he will
kill some snakes before the contro-
yersy in which be has become in-
volved is ended. Many men have
gotten stung killing snakes.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Proposed New Science Hall.
on which work will begin soon.
Tho ONLY COLLEGE In SOurn.
EASTERN MISSOURI.
Able Faculty Of SpeclaIlsts from
the Best COLLEGES ana Unlversltie0
of America.
Forthcoming Government Report lists
Carleton College among the "Coliegss and
Universities"
DEPARTMENTS:
ACADEMY, preparing for uncon6l.
tl0nal entrance to the Freshman year
OF the State University. being fully &C.
credited by that institution.
COLLEGE oE LIBERAL ARTS. Of.
fering to graduates of the Academy and to
graduates Of fully Accredltea
Nigh Schools four years Of advancsd
work leading to the A. B. degrees, and Il.
so preparing for advanced work in the
large universities.
SCHOOL OF FINE ARTS. oasrine
high-g:ade work in Piano, Violin, voioc.
Elocution and Art.
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES Who
contemplate taking courses In Civil Ruei.
neering and Mining Enginesring can easi.
ly shorten the time in a technical school
by taking our courses in Higher Nathe.
matics and Science.
Well Equipped Science Lsbera.
tories.
THE NEW SCIENCE BUILDING
will be begun before the opening ,of
school.
The sum of sroc. 600 is being raised for
endowment
THE ATHLETIC TEAMS ~ili b
coached by Yale man who ID now ID
training at Chicago Ualverslty.
EXPENSES are a. reasonable a at any
school offering the same advantage, and
more reasonable than at most, Board In
private families at customary ratss. board
in the Students Mutual Club costs abous
$I.oo week.
school opens September 18th.
For catalogue and further informasion
address
6. 3. THOMAS, A. H., preslde at.
Farmington, Missouri
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Rings Little Liver Piiis-smali.
pleasant and easy to take. PiOesalve,
carb0nated. Is good fur burns. It
penetrates the pores, draws out iolia.
nation, and is healing. IL 10 ala,
good for cuts. sores and bruises. Sold
by s. F. Thurman.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

The surest and easiest way TO cure
a cough or cold is by gently and free.
~ moving the bowels. Bees Laxative
Cough Syrup ia pleasant, stops the
coughing aud quickly relieves the cold
by ailaytng congestion aud BY pleas.
aDtly aud promptly moving the bow
els. Sold by $. +. Thurman.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Our Democratic friends might
as we'll let up on the new tariff and
give it chance to prove that they
are correct in their estimate of it.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

Do you read the Jouraal2 Are yuii
subscriber? If not, why nut se0d
us dollar aud thus show your ap.
probation 0f the paper.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08
$l.OO Per Annum.

If MIR. Hartman wants to start
q bear raid on railroads stocks all
he has to do is to go to bed and
QrOan little.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1909-09-08

ManZan is good for all kind OF Piles
1t stops Inflammation. creates q uof.
NAL circulation, thus reducing the
Piles, and heals the parts affected
ManZan may be conveniently aud ess.
lily applied, as the tube 10 which 10 IL
put up has small, patent noxsls a..
sached. Sold BY S. +. Thurmau.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-07-24
CARSON APPEAL AT OLD TRICKS.

The Carson City Daily Appeal. an heirloom that has been
handed down from father to son through long generations" rises
to remark in tones characteristic of that family affair that an at
tempt was made to make a scape goat of one MeDann, now in
jail here to answer to the charge of grand larceny and who was
turned loose by the United States Commissioner at Carson be
cause there was no positive proof connecting him with the at
tempted robbery Of the post office here. The Appeal states that
McDann was brought here after several so-called expert sleuths
had arranged a case in which McDann was absolutely proven
guilty
The comment of the Carson paper is in keeping with its repu-
tation for veracty. For years that sheet has generally been re-
garded as a joke, it possessing an unquenchable thirst for deviat-
ing from the path of truth.
1t further states in its article that "as there is no United
States court in Tonopah he is most likely to be stung for a Jail
sentence"
That is another OF the illusions the like of which for years
has caused the Appeal to exc out a hand-to-mouth existence.
There is as much justice in Nye county as there is anywhere on
earth. If the man accused is guilty. he will be made to suffer; if
he is innocent he win be given his freedom. Because the proof
could not be presented to the United States commissioner to con-
meet the man with the alleged crime, is no sign that the officers
here did not do their duty in the premises. 1t is true that cir
party, a fact that was admitted by officials in the employ of the
government. However. he is innocent of the charge, not having
been proven guilty.
The Appeal should confne it's energies more closely to home
affairs. 1t should continue to protect Hickey and his ik and pay
less attention to such small fry
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-07-24
MINING SUCCESS AND IT'S PRICE.

Announcement of the regular dividend OF the Skidoo Mines
company, which was made last week, will be received with genu-
inc pleasure by all mining men of this city and vicinity who have
some realization of the arduOus task which was taken by Bob
Montgomery three years ago. when he first attacked the project
now brought to successful issue. In the first place, the property
adds one more dividend payer to the mines of California, and,
in the second place, the Skidoo mines can legiimatey be consid-
cred a Los Angeles undertaking, The greater portion of the
capital stock is held by Mr.. Montgomery, and there are several
other stockholders in the city who win be benefited by the dis
tributionL
Those who have not visited the region in which the property
is situated will have no proper conception of the magnitude of the
work which has been necessary to fill in the gap between dis
covery and dividends. Situated on one of the higher points of the
Panamints, approached from the west over the Panamint desert
and from the east over the heatd sands of Death Valley, the
Skidoo mines presented a problem that would have daunted all
but the optimst and the possessor of unlimited nerve. Water,
for power and domestic purposes, was brought twentythree
miles from Telescope peak at a cost of over $35O,OO0 and the
mill machinery and supplies were packed in yer the inhospitable
stretch of sand at a price which made them worth nearly their
weight in the commodity that the stamps have been pounding out
for the past year.
rhe history of the skidoo mines is a lesson which teaches us,
in some slight measure, the extent of the obligation we owe to
the hardy men who have braved the terrors of the desert and
who are now sharing their reward with the city they call home.
The Mining Review extends its hearty congratulations to President
Bob" Montgomery and hopes that the dividend just announced
will prove to be the forerunner of many more-Los Angeles Min
ing Review.
Tonopah bonanza. [volume] (Butler City [i.e. Butler], Nev.) 1901-1909, 1909-07-24

that would put a hardened devotee of the poppy juice on the blink,
has been in the habit of describing strikes that have never been
made and when a pannng resulted in the disclosure of several
colors of gold, was made, the rock would be described as up in the
thousands per ton. Naturally new arrivals in the camp would
want to be shown and when the scene of the strike was not
forthcoming, the conclusion of the newcomers can be imagined.
Glendale is not blessed alone with this curse for Tonopah
also shares the sorrows Of the new camp until at the present day
we believe that the entry to every mine in this district is closed to
him. 1t is also known that the people of Georges canyon are pre-
pairing to adopt measures to keep this heavenly one from paying
a second visit to their vicinity, for they desire to take no chances
to have that camp die aborning, which would be the natural re-
suit if the imaginative editor would be permitted to take up his
abode there.
In every mining camp in this state the truth has been suf-
fcient to describe the mineral resources and when an article is
sent out that contains about so per cent exaggeraion, harm is sur
to result, and we compliment the citizens of Glendale and
Georges canyon on the measure they contemplate taking.