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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Mr.. Bryan 10 out with a state.
ment In reply to President Will.
sons New York speech in which
he hands the latter q hard knock
on the proposed plan for increas.
Ing our armament. Whsteyer
ws may think oEe way or the
other On this proposition, it can.
mot be disputed that Mr.. Bryan
Ass II on the President ON the
point 81 consistency, for he holds
firmly to the ground that this
soursais wrong and wholly out
v keeping with the tradition and
deiinsd policy q the nation. The
rresident, GA the other hand,
- shifted bis ground III the
aat FEW lnonslss end wh-,r ii
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10
j. N. RICHARDS, PoTosl, MO.

in everything but sending our
navy and army to their assist
ance9 They are given the run of
the United States to find the
means TO overcome their enemies;
everything is made cOngenial for
their representatives in Wash
ington by Mr.. Wilson and his as
sistants- Clearly, there are 9th
er allen sympathies" abroad in
this country besides those of the
German-Americans. In the light
of the Administrations conduct,
can Mr.. Wilson profess to any
thing else but that he feels an
'alien sympathy" for England,
France and Russia?
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10
Notice Of Local Option
Election
STATE OF MISSOURI,
County of Washington-ss.

. xA L u VT MA06oO1NA,
County of Washington-ss.
In the county court held within and
for the county of Washington, in the
state Of Missouri, on Nov. 1, 1915, be-
ing the first day of regular November
term, 1915, of said county court, the
following among other proceedings
were had:
In the matter of ordering a county
local option election.
Now at this, the first day Of No
yember, 1916. come James P.
Ward, John NJ. yamison, J. c. Q'Neal
and other citizens and voters Of
Washingtol. County, Missouri, quail
fled to vote for members of the state
legislature, and who reside in Wash
ington County aforesaid, and outside
the corporate limits of any incor-
porated city or town containing a
population Of twenty-five hundred in
habitants or more within said county,
and make application by petition,
praying this, the County Court held
within and for Washington County,
Missouri, to order a special election
to be voted at by the qualified voters
of the county and state aforesaid, who
are qualified to vote for members Of
the state legislature, and who reside
outside the limits of any incorporated
city or town in said county having q
population of twenty-five hundred or
more at the time of the filing, prssse
tation and reception OF saiA =
to determine wheth>- petitlon'
GUS and inA-- - or not spiritu'
ln> -.oxlcating liquors. includ'
60 wine and beer, shall be sold with
!! in the limits of Washington County
aforesaid, outside the corporate linn
its of any incorporated city or town
within said county containing popu
lation of twenty-five hundred inhabi
tants or more, as provided by Article
3, Chapter 63 of the Revised Statutes
Of Missouri, 1909. commonly known az
the local option law.
And the court, having seen anG
heard said petition and having fully
considered the same, doth find thai
said petition is duly signed by more
than ten per cent of the voters resid
ing in Washington County aforesaid
who are qualified to vote for mem
bers of the state legislature, anG
who reside outside the corporate
limits of any city or town within said
county containing a population q
twenty-five hundred or more inhabi
tants at the time of the filing, presen
tation and reception of said petition
as shown by the poll books of the las1
previous general election in sale
county: and the court doth further
find that at the time of the filing
presentation and reception of said pc
tition and the making of this order
that within the limits of Washington
County aforesaid, there is no incor
porated city or town which contains 1
population OF twenty-five hundred in
habitants or more, as shown by thu
last census taken of the several incor
porated cities aud towns in sait
Washington County.
It is therefore considered, ordered
adjudged and decreed BY the Count,
Court OF Washington County afore
said that special election be held q
sasa tsrsa-kotit Washsnxton County
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Our farmer friends may per
haps smile ut the idea of the ed
itor Of this paper giving them
gratuitous advice on how to farm
and may wonder what he knows
about farming, anyway. Never
theless, the average editor knows
a good deal about farming in the
same sense that he knows q good
deal about other things that con
eern the economic welfare of the
community. He is probably bet
ter read in matters pertaining te
the science and practice of agri:
culture than most farmers are.
He knows that when q farmer is
raising only an average of IL or
Is bushels of wheat and 25 or &c
bushels of corn to the acre on
land that is valued at $50 OF SIS
per acre that that farmer is not
making . success Of his business
and is actually losing money on
his investment. He knows, too,
that by the employment of prop
er methods, the farmer, who is
thus playing q losing game, can
make his business succeed. Ev.
cry newspaper Office has more
farm journals coming to 1t regu-
larly than any farmer takes. Be-
sides that. it receives a multitude
of reports and pam phlets from
the nati0pal.and state agricultur
al departments. tf the editor
knows his business, and he gen,
orally does, he takes . look at all
these papers and reports. That
is how the editor learns farming.
He knows very naSr all about 1t
but the hard work.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

The good old Globe Democrat
is likely to find itself in disfavor
at Washington and classed as be-
ing of "alien sympathy" if it is
not more careful in it's comments
on the manners of our British
friends. just read this:
The seizure of the steamer
Hooking, ship of American reg
istry, just off the port of New
York, was another characteristic
piece of British insolence- Itis
not eontended that a flag is con-
elusive evidence of ownership.
This could not be argued, in view
of the occasional practice of Brit
ish vessels flying the Stars and
Stripes while in perilous waters.
But the ships papers should be
considered evidence. The Hook
ing, British built, was once ows-
ed by Danes. 1t was --.oh.s.,
by an Amesi.a IAN comnanu dI ,ha+
eSught cut all foreign interest
There was q question about its
e1glbihty to registry and the
American State Department
passed upon the matter. Hence
the seizing of the vessel and the
carrying of it with a prize crew
aboard to Halifax impugned the
official acts of the United States.
Aken in connection with other
high handed proceedings in open
violation of international law, this
act of a British cruiser shows
the open contempt Great Britain
feels for rights of Americans on
the high seas.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

The office boy editor of the
Globe. Democrats Daily Dope
makes . coed suggestion in the
following paragraph:
mister noAdew who is back
In washington after travelin
aroun the country seq we are 60
In to hav prosperity purity soon.
These here dimmysratic feeders
otter get together and let US
know whuther We hav got it or
hav had it or If we are goin to
hav Il. #
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10
BULLY BARGAINS
for the economical buyers at the new
Ready to Wear Clothing Store,
s,1Ss N THE E1o J.N RICHARDS posT WEST os41cr OF
POTOSI, MO.
POTOSI, MO.

Our opening sale Saturday Nov. 9th great
success, store crowded from morn till night TAX
ing advantage of the bargains had On hai i'd. Our
big bargain sale will continue fdr ten days
Take advantage of this great opportunity cold weather
will soon be on hand, buy Suit Goat, a,par of
pants. We have complete stock Of Ladies, Misses,
Boys and Mems Clothing We are here stay come
and get acquainted with The low prices are here;
goods of the best grade. Read the prices below
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

-Four American citizens we're
KILLED In Mexico last week by q
shrapnel shell fred by one or
The other Of the warning factions
there, but so far President Viii.
lon has entered no protest in
the name OF humanity Why
not some Of that strict account.
ability stuff" Mr.. Wilson,
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

President Wilson in his extend.
ed address dsliyerad in New
York last Thursday made the
following statement:
"The only thing within our
own borders that has given US
grave concern in recent months
has been that voices have been
raised in America processing to
be the voice of Americans which
were not indeed and in truth
American, bat which spoke alien
sympathies, which came from
men who loved other countries
better than they loved Amevica,
men who were partisans of other
causes than that of America, and
had forgotten that their chief
and only allegiance was to the
great government under which
they live.
This is slap at those who call
themselves German.Americans,
American citizens who because
of blood ties with the land of
their fathers have seen fit to ex-
press themselves as being in
sympathy with the German
cause in the great war in Europe.
Such sympathy may be found
among the English. Americans
with tho English cause in the
war or among the French.Amer
cans with the French cause, and
so on. Each have their right to
this sentimental feeling for the
welfare OF the people Of their
race without giving up an iotA Of
the allegiance to the government
of the United States. The eiti-
zens here of German blood have
made no assault upon their gov
ernment, all they have done is to
protest against the attitude OF
Mr.. Wilson in which he pretends
to maintain . strict and impair
tial neutrality between she, belli-
gerents, while at the same time
he makes everything 60 far az it
lies In his power favorable to
the enemiessof Germany. What
act speaks louder of allen sym.
pathies" than the fact that the
United Statss is now clearly
abe Mr. the carse .s The Allies
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Maybe IL the Republican party
were in power there would be nc
occasion 20 issue bonds for pre-
paredness," they would probab,
" BE able to pay the bill out OF
the ordinary revenues. They
built the Panama Canal that
nav.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

At last that ong-delayed note
has been sent to England. The
charge it makes ls sufficient in
both indictment and evidence,
but we fear that from the 'c0n.
genial atmosphere" England has
heretofore found in Washington
1t will take the note entirely in a
''richwickian sense"
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

The first thing the Democrats
will do on gotting together in
Washington next month will be
20 PASS another war tax" reve-
nue. bill. The present war tax
expires by limitation in Decem.
her. Then they will have to look
around for other ways and means
OF raising money-they need it
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Greece and Roumania have toe
xpod an opportunity to zee what
wsr means tnbe keen On jumping
into il on the invitation of the ma
items engaged in the strife over
fhnre
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Our Democratic friends will
whoop IL up next year ON other
issues than those presented In
their national platform of 1912.
Most of the planks in that plat
form are loose and are going to
,iy up and hit the Democrats
where they live in 1915.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10
HOw's This9

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure IA, taxe-s internally,
acting directly upon the es,.d and ntl-
ceus surfaces ef the xysteass. 1ustfnRoniAik
eeat frse. f'snSe IS ces,fS f.s.f kottfa. Sold
By oil Ss1a~.srx.
5 ya~s t.sx'a !. ..*sss- s.s,,s spe ecas,soat.on.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Womans suffrage rot biff in
the elections last week whore It
was MP bsfore the voters. The
East needs ssme more enlighten-
meat on that principle.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10

Anyway. the Republican rob
bsr tssid z has been proven not
guiIty nnder the indictments shat
! it was responsible for the high
costof living.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1915-11-10
Mems Suits

Mems Suits
5 $50 Suit, sale price 1898
$50 Suit, sale price 4.48
1850 Suit, sale price 5.98
1896 Suit, sale price $50
1000 Suit, sale price l4.9O
Boys Suit. and Pants
Knick Suit worth $500 for $1.48
Knick Suit worth $50 COR 1886
Knick Suit worth 500 for 3.95
Knee Pants. Csc value &c
Knee Pants, $l.2b vaiue, 82c
Knee Pants, 200 value, S1.39
Misses Coats
Misses Coats, $500 vAl. $2.48
Misses Coats, $50 val. $50
Misses Coats, 8.50val. 4.48
Misses Coats. 1850 val. l.9Q
Misses Coats, 1900 val. 6.9o
Misses Plush Coats for 5.9o
Youths Suits
One lot $3.50 value, $2.98
One lot $50 value, 3.So
One lot $50 value, 4.SO
One lot 1880 value; 0.SU
One lot 1900 value, 7.3a
Ladies' ceats
One lot Ladies' Coats, $3.48
Ladies' Coats, latest style, 4.48
Ladies' Coats, assorted, go
One lot latest style. 6.95
One lot, SIS, 90 value, now 9.69
Plush Goats, 30, 90 value, sV.W
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
Our Country. and 0thers.

magazine writer. descanting on the failure
Of the Turkish empire notes the fact that no
nation succeeds in effacing the points Of differ
ence between itself and . conquered nation
Forcible amalgamation OF peoples is not 6 sue
cess. Mighty empires have filled many pages
Of history's record only to disappear because
there was no homogeneity among their compo-
nents. Force held them together but could not
obliterate the differences in speech, religion
manners and other evidences OF national indie
pendence. The lack Of common purpose, COM
mon aspirations, common destiny remained. an
inherent and intrinsic weakness, and when the
hour struck the central authority. weakened By
its extension, failed and empire fell to pieces
1t has remained for q new people, made up
from the old, to put into effect new idea in the
matter Of government. that. OF consent OF the
governed. In their complaint against the king
of England the colonists proclaimed their belief
that whenever any form OF government be-
comes destructive of these ends" that is. life
liberty and the pursuit OF happiness" 1T Is the
right Of the people to alter or abolish It and TO
institute q new government" which will secure
the ends for which governments are maintained
In the United States this idea Of popular govern
msnt has found the highest exemplification
known. II has not as yet attained the perfec-
bAeA - HieSs but ~ mas NAAOIu0u 40 no OtuoI oNoI
did an opportunity for the expansion and devel-
opment of the individual In the fullest enjoy
ment Of all his rights, natural or otherwise.
Under this government has been accom-
plished the end at which all empire builders
aimed, the welding together Of peoples OF all
nations. tongues religions and racial habits into
something OF complete amaigamation. This Is
possible. simply because here the man Is Free
and Is responsible and responsive element in
the government itself. Minor differences lose
themselves in the melting pot" and the Amer
lean is the stronger Just because he 10 a com
posite OF the strength of all the other nations in
the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
The Spirit Of Boost /"

Omaha is fast becoming imbued with the
essence Of new life. that OF the optlmist, who
sees the bright side all the time The conserva-
tsm that has given the city its solid growth is
not in any way being abandoned, but the people
are looking ahead TO realization Of dreams
long cherished and find new reasons every day
for boosting the home town. Everywhere may
be seen signs Of growth and improvement. New
business blocks, new enterprises. new homes
new churches. and the promise Of new schools,
all afford the most convincing proof that the
city really is forging ahead in its material pros
perity. The other side shows less OF the bitter
contention that has sometimes marred the prog
ress of the past. and more OF an inclination to
pull together in matters Of public concern.
Another very gratifying fact is that the sup
port Of the state ia being given to Omaha in
measure never before noted. Civic pride is de-
Neloplng among the people Of Nebraska, and its
influence on the future Of the state and its
metropolis can only be factor for good. The
substantial growth Of the city in all desirable
ways is made more certain by the present dlspo-
sition of the public 70 boost.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
Editorial Shrapnel

Philadelphia Ledger: II 10 doubtless a
stroke Of amazing genius" as military
critics point out. for the Grand Duke
Nicholas to conduct retreat with his
armies intact; but this IL a dubious con-
ISOLATION for the failure TO win battles and
drive back the invader
New York World: Four thousand five
hundred students have so far registered
for the summer session at Columbia uni
versity, as against $500 for a similar Pc
Rod last year. Is the war, by the cur
tailment of ocean travel, contributing to
the expansion Of the American educa-
tional industry also?
Baltimore American: The queen OF
Sweden desired her sympathies in the war
to be announced to the whole world.
They were announced, as directed, and
the whole world went on turning on its
axis without an extra tremor This war
Is going to make a great deal Of differ
ence in the estimation of royalties as
supermen and women.
Indianapolis News: Premier Asquith's
plea for thrift throughout the country TO
meet the expenses of the war may start
something, but It is doubtful. OF course,
- Al SACdl oIlNelh htT6 I'd
save a shilling a day for this purpose
the $4,000 900 daily war expense would
come pretty nearly being met; but there
are whole lot Of people thers who
wouldn't do anything Of the kind and
even more who couldn't.
Boston Transcript: The attitude of the
British government is strikingly sug-
gestive of Indifference to the United
States concealed under the terms OF
diplomatic courtesy. II is also suggestive
Of the belief Of British statesmen that
American opinion is 30 strongly In favor
Of the allies that they need expect moth
Ing more than purely formal remon-
Strances. considerations OF which they
can defer until peace comes. Whatever
the British belief. the duty of our gov
eminent is the same, nor need 1t depart
from its neutrality in doing II. ProtestiAs
vigorously In behalf OF the principle its
protests will be directed alike to all
belligerents.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
Personal and Otherwise

George ID. Mccreary, Pennsylvania congressman for
ten years. died in Philadelphia Thursday. He
% years old
Sir Robert L Borden, premier Of Canada has gone
70 Paris from London 10 confer with French
nnanciers.
King Albert Of Belgium Is expected 10 make some
changes In his cabinet which recently for the first
time since the siege OF Antwerp
Postmaster General Burleson has issued an order
effective January sie prohibiting the bicycles
o. motorcycles IN the rural delivery service
Edward MOrreli aged 90 years. OF Clifton n j. re-
ceved postcard Wednesday which was mailed TO him
from New Hampton n. Y. on June L. lE1-
Henry Herrtek blind man. reused his nsiehbors
In the tencmsnt IN which he lived at Pawtucket r. L.
when he discovered fire All escaped Herriek ded
OF burns received In the blaze.
The inventory % the estate Of the late Eben &
Draper OF Hopedaie Mass former gOvernor of Massa-
chussets made bx his executors totals Ss67l saper
sonai property. @.tss.s0; real estate s1s.Sa
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
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Ignorance Knocks Motorcycles
OMAHA, Aug. Ito the Editor Of The
Zee; We believe that the only cause
Tor people printing or making such state
ments as appeared in the papers recently
concerning motorcycles leading to the
ruin Of girls" Is ignorance on the part
OF the people making the assertion. Ger
tainly no one who has driven out into
the country north. south. east or west.
at late hours OF night would possibly
make tho assertion that motorcycles
tended to the ruination OF more girls than
automobiles do. Anyone who thinks so
would need only to take one nights trip
into the extreme North sixteenth street.
West Dodge street, West Center toward
Millsrd. or in fact out any country road
TO find 100 young girls automobiling to or
from the city accompanied by bunch
cf vicious men or boys" where they
would see one girl riding on a motor
cycle. II is preposterous In itself to
blame the vehicle Of transportation for
immortality OF the occupants.
We take exception to the fact that boys
or men who ride motorcycles are more
vicious or unmanly than other men. Or
that girls who ride motorcycles are more
susceptible to immortality. At any rate
It is not the fault OF the motorcycle II
such should be the case. and II there
were no motorcycles. the world would be
a poorer place to live instead OF a better
We only ask that the public give the
motorcycle and the motorcyclist a fair
deal, which is more than It has yet done
SAM F. BOARD.
w. T.. DEWEY.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
Cost Of Assessment in Nebra,ka.

Figures reported from the several counties
indicate that the process of finding out the
value Of taxable property in the state is a costly
one. With nine counties missing from the re-
turns. the total expense Of making the last as
sessment is s1so,71b, goodly sum indeed The
figures given are totals only. and not sufficient
in detail TO give basis for careful analysis, but
they are enough to suggest that a definite study
be made Of the topic. Nebraska's revenue laws
have been gone over several times in late years,
hut have never been adjusted to point Of
scientific efficiency. Our present system of as
sessment 10 cumbersome. and in many ways not
satisfactory The precinct system especially is
open 70 objection on the score OF expense and
lack OF efficiency. County tressurers and other
tax officers. who are familiar with the crudities
OF the present system might perform a notable
service BY suggesting remedies and devisng
methods that will better the operation Of levy
ing and collecting taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-08-02
Dancing in the Public Parks.

One move by the newly created recreation
board that will very likely meet with public ap-
proval is that which will permit dancing in the
parks. While only one of the parks Is at first
TO be 80 used, the practice will certainly extend
TO the others in good season. Young folks Will
dance, and older Ones too. and the purpose OF
parks Is places for relaxation and enjoyment
properly includes dancing, so long as Il Is under
competent supervision. The recreation board
should not be too insistent on making the dane
ing pavilion self-sustaining, for while there IL
NO real objection to the city competing with the
uptown dance halls dancing in the parks should
be kept as nearly IS possible on the basis of
other attractions, free to everybody. In this
way objections that might otherwise carry
weight will be avoided. and the amusements At
the parks will be maintained IN harmony with
the spirit Of the institutions and the functions
Of the recreation board.