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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05
Some Facts Not Facts.

Ed. Register-A circular for the sC!ti2ens
and Tax PAYERS" is circulated here, wnich
reaches the conclusion that ''if local option
is adopted as an experiment, it will eost The
taX-pay of this county, Tor four years ez.
perience, $4,000" The reasoning is that we
must double the assess ment in order 10 Gel
our county revenue il the saloons do not pay
more than half the county expenses. Now,
there is no basis of assessment and no law
on the subject, except that which requires
all property 10 be assessed at its cash gdtue,
The county Board OF Equalization is 10 see
that this is done 10 the county. The Stale
Board has its existence for no other reason
than TO see that the assessment is equal
throughout the State. In view of these facts
what becomes of reasoning about doubling
the state tax? Again, We are supposed 10
have fourteen saloons in the county and the
$S202.o0 must be REACHED by making the
years overlap. The other $4,000 OF county
expenses Mr.. F. does not furnish. We think
the facts would show that quite portion of
it could be set down TO the credit of intoXi-
eating drinks.
Tine reveaus lava are made upon the sup
position that fifty cents on the hundred dol
lars of the cash value of all properly viii
cover the running expenses of any county of
the State, and i: should be ample. After the
war this county had debt of eight to Ten
thousand dollars and issued bonds bearing
ton per cent. interest. We paid the interest
aud debt and run the county when the sa-
looms never paid over fifty dollars tax.
Now, will any one plead the habV act and
say we want the saloons 10 pay our just
proportion of the county taxes. We would
like to see all such stand up to be counted.
The illusions of the circular to lot OF wom-
en- and non-tax- paving citizens is pretty
good, especially as to their morals. Some of
the best assn and women of our land, and of
the world. have devoted their lives TO the
caase of temperance and the suppression OF
the use of strong drink. We have ssome re-
spect for The writer of that circular, as he
did not have tina courage to publish his name
to it. If he htx a&prage now, we hope
he will give his hame in the next REGISTER.
Ha has sublime confidence in the answers
be would give to the questions of the last
paragraph. The records are against him on
most of them. "The selling of whisky on
Sunday, when there is proof that it was not
done,n is splendid. 1t must be quite COM
mon to sell whisky on Sunday and then
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05

Ed. RogiSte7-We will give you some
items of interest from Beleview, not Black
River or Edge Hill news, for they interest
DO one in Belleview, we well know.
Mr.. Moor and Miss Wash, of st. Louis, are
spending the holidays with relatives.
James Reyburn, of Poplar Bluff, is home
on visit.
Mr.. Harry Horn, Iron Mountain, spent
several days in our village this week.
Mr.. Jameson, Irondale, made a flying
visit TO see relatives.
The young people had a very pleasant
social party Monday night at the residence
of Mr.. Low.
Tuesday evening the Union Sunday school
had Christmas tree, which was very beau
tiful and showed great deal of taste in ar
ranging. The music and singing was excel
lent, conducted by the choir. Every thing
passed off pleasantly and harmonlously.
Miss FOWL, of Caledonia, is spending few
days with friends here.
Mr.. Price Cox is home from Chicago
spending the holidays. He will leave JAN
uary 1st on western tour.
Mr.. Beal and son, of Pilot Knob, were
visiting DR.. Kerlaoon's family one day this
week.
The local option question is being agltat-
ed and we truly hope that our county will
go "dry" the 14th, for whiskey has been the
greatest curse the people ever had to con-
tend with, and its evil effect is to be seen
and felt by us all.
The Bellsview High School is progressing
nicely under the management of Prof. Scott.
There will be good many new scholars after
the holidays are over.
The old ladies had social gathering Fri
day afternoon at Mrs. Moor's.
Belleview Literary Club meets Friday
evening the 9Th. We gladly welcome any
one who would like to join our club. We
try to make it interesting for one and all.
We wish the readers of the REGISTER a
happy New Year. OBSERVER.
Dec 31st. 1887
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05

1887 opened with over 500 men employed in
the mine, and has continued with that mum.
Der until recently, when a reduction of 100
men was made. Early in the year our late
general manager, Mr.. J. c. Simpson, resigned
and the appointment made of G. w. Craine,
Esq, to fill the vacancy, since which time
Mr.. Craine has devoted his time as general
manager of the Pilot Knob Department of
the st. Louis Ore and Steel Company. 1 do
not think it necessary to 'puff" Mr.. Craine,
as he is so well known in this county as to
need no "pufffng" from the "Drifter;" suf-
fee it to say there have never been a more
successful year than the one now closed.
The shipments of ore has exceeded that of
any other year by nearly 20, 900 tons. The
work went through the year without any
labor trouble all working in harmony.
Every one has worked we'll and the company
has paid WELL There never has been a year
that so small a number of accidents has oc-
Cured: one life was lost during the spring,
that being the only serious accident during
the year. Certainly the mine bosses, from
the captain to the "straws," are to be con-
graduated on the sound judgment they have
displayed in protecting the men. There has
been no changes of Importance in the mine;
Foreman VIM. Searle still holds the position
as mine captain, Joe Penhall, tunnel foreman,
Rob't Baekoff, night foreman, Theo. Tonnel-
lie, time-keeper, with Fl. d. Boughen assist
ant time-keeper. Now the ''Drifter'' does
not propose to look into the future, but with
orders for ore the year; 1883 will not fall be-
hind 1887 in production, and we can safely
say that Pilot Knob stands preemineht in ore
producing, both i'll quantity and quality.
On Wednesday night, Dec. 2Sth, James
Jenning met with slight accident by the
falling of small piece of rock which fell on
his leg. No bones broken.
On Friday last the oil house on the hill
caught fire and was totally destroyed. Cause
unknown. AS luck would have it there was
not much oil in the house at the time, 1t be-
ing close to the end Of the month. Uncle
Dan, how do you and the Dagos make out
now? The company has made temporary
oil house out at the little engine room.
TRUE SNAKE STORY.
On Tuesday last as some prospectors were
at work on Buzzard mountain, they came
into a den of snakes. There were black
snakes, copperheads and several other spec
les not known to them.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Robinson, on
Dec. 21st, a 14-pound boy. Mother andchild
are doing well.
On Tuesday morning there was reduc-
tion of 20 men made on the hill. No orders
for ore was the cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05
From 8aosiWafef.

Ed. Register-The first considerable snow
fell here on the Goth inst. Since then we
have had few pretty cold days and nights,
but the greater portion of the last fortnight
has been unusually clear and pleasant for
December,
MI. and Airs. Marion Aayberry have gone
ON a visit TO his brother, VIM. Mayberry,
formerly a resident OF this neighborhood.
but now q citizen of Texas county, Mo.
They were accompanied by James Merritt, 3
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05

furnish proof that it was not done.
The opinion of Judge Sherwood is added.
for what purpose we can not see. This is
not case of eight TO seven or sever to eight,
but of one to -four. and the opinion of the
one does not count. EDWIN MAY.
Annapolis, Dec. 81, 1887.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05

are happy in each others love. .
Mr.. Beard Is an industrious worker and
has unmistakable ability. = He is earnest,
honest and has the utmost confidence of his
employers. He has won a Iovable wife,
and the Journal trusts they will always en-
joy the same degree of happiness they con-
TESS now.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05
Notice!

The time 10 square up is here, and must
close all accounts, and all owing me must
come in and settle at once. I hope you will
give this your immediate attention.
j. N, BISHOP
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05

STAYED OR STOLEN Soma time since
September LIST, from the farm of the UNDER
signed, ten head Of steers-nine three-years
aid, and one two-years old. Red and white
color. All marked with crop ard split in
The right ear and upper slope in the left. A
number of them arebranded s.W. I. K.n on
the right hip. Any information leading to
thesr recovery will be reasonably paid for.
3w n25pd o, A. KaIaHT. Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05


List of letters remaining in the Ironfon
post office for the month ending January
1st, 1888.
Anton Mrs Claim B Knight Mr. Geo w
bones Jones A kirkpatrick Frank
Buckner Bell Lambert Margaret
Bnckner Lewis Mund Fred K
6oroers William Murphy Mr. Peter
Cary Mr. 3 MYERS Mrs Mary
copeland Miss Mary Meorer Mr. James
Drake Capt C L Philips Miss Angelina
Evans Kari Segner Mrs Mary
Ford David Smith II
Gibson Miss Maggie Stocker Mis- Mary
Gauit Fiery w Sheriff. Alexander
Hackworth Lettie Shoot Miss Maud
Hennessy Mr. G T Simpson Thos l.
Harvey VIM A Shepherd Josephine
johnson Mrs l. NJ Selah Harry
Johnson Frank Tiley JAS
Jones Auther Vogel Albert
keathly Mrs &C Wilson Charles M
If not called for within thirty days they
will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
J. f. t. EDWARDS, p. NJ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05
Turner DF1ftIngS.

As the year 1887
is now closed and
t b e summary of
events must pass
into history, it may
not out of place in
placing the history
of Pilot Knob min
in g before your
roodarS Tho vaar
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-01-05
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

MARRIED-On Monday, January I'd, by
Judge Dinger, in Parlors Hotel Peck, ROB-
ERT MeCLEARY to Miss VIRGINIA CHRIsCO,
both Of Dent county, Mo.
DIR. L. T. Hall, of Petssi, will deliver an
address in favor of local option at the court
house next Friday evening, January 9th.
All are requested to attend.
Several communications are left over until
next week, notwithstanding we have stretch
ed our utmost limits to accommodate the
demand for space. Some editoria. matter is
also omitted.
Rev. C. c. Young, OF Kansas City, Mo.
Will preach at the Ironton Baptist Church,
at $50 P. M, Saturday, January 9th, and
Sunday at IL O'Clock. All are invited, es-
pecially the members of the church.
just two weeks ago to-day two prominent
citizens of Iron couniy-Jas. FL. Clark, Esq,
Of Ironton, and Z. M. Logon, Esq, of Belle
yiew-left for Southern California. Mr..
Clark was accompanied by his better-half,
while Mr.. Logan ventured on the journey
SOUS. Both parties go TO see and enjoy
themselves, and we certainly wish them all
that pleasure we think we could have if we
were able to take such trip. A good time
and safe return is the benson of the REG
lister.
List of unclaimed letters remaining in the
post-ofice at Pilot Knob, Mo-, December
31st, 1887:
Burrows John Pennowfsky Mary
CraiglOw James Spiller j nj
Dean Thomas Snyder Mrs Rosa
Dahlcin John W. Singleton Joseph
Ferrarri Antonio Tyson Marion
Friedman Janko Vincens
Cover William Walls Thomas
Mashetur Elner Williams Frank
Mehagen Tolethce Yarercik Joseph
Padburg Ct
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

We wish now to repeat, with empha-
sis, that the Democratic party in Mid
die Tennessee has not been so well
united and so strong in many years,
and our majority in Middle Tennessee
will be beyond anything known since
the agitation of the State debt ques-
ton began.
Gov. Taylor is uniting the Democ-
racy AS no man has done since the war,
and we predict when he visits West
Tennessee and mixes with the Demo
Gratis, all dissensions will be closed up
We beg leave to say to the Democ-
iacy of the State, where they have
not seen Gov. Taylor, that he is a
much stronger man than he was two
and four years ago when he canvassed
the Safe. Time and the dignity of the
high Office which he holds have given
him the opportunity to prepare fol
and appreciate the responsibility which
his fellow-citizens have put upon
him.
A man of wonderful magnetism, a
mixer with the people, the like o
which the State has not had for many
years, possessing great humor and {
rich fund of anecdotes, yet withal hi
has reached that state of maturity
where the truth of history and thu
logic of facts are his weapons, and w
do not exaggerate when we say tina
his arrangement of the Republican
party and his power to stir the Demo
Gratis put him among the first Of ou
Tennessee orators.
Taylor's eloquence and Cleveland'i
name will bring to the polls this yea
the biggest crowd of Democrats tina
Tennessee has brought out in many
q day,
Nobody need be surprised at a Dem
ocratic vote in the State far exceeding
anything looking for by any one a fe'
months ago.-NaShuile american.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

Allcock's are the only genuine Po-
rous Plasters. They act quickly and
with certainty, and can be worn for
weeks without causing pain or incon-
venience. They are invaluable in ca.
ses Of Spinal Weakness, Kidney and
Pulmonary Difficulties, Malaria, Ague
Cake, Liver Complaint. Dyspepsia
Strains, Rheumatism, Lumbago, Scia-
tica, Heart, Spleen and Stomach
Troubles, and all local pains
Beware Of limitations, and do not be
deceived by misrepresentation. Ask
for Allcock's aud let no explanation
or solicitation induce you to accept {
substitute.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13
Wool and Ores.
To the Editor of The Times.

To the Editor of The Times.
Would you kindly inform me
through your colnms on the following
questions?
What is the present duty on wool
and woollen goods and what will it be
if the Mills bill passes?
What is the duty on iron ore, and
how much ore was imported in the
last year?
Is any imported ore used in manu-
featuring Bessemer rails?
am in dispute with party on
these questions. Please have it in
your columns on the oath instant, and
oblige A SUBSCRIBER.
PoTTsTowN, August 20, 1888.
REMARKs.-The tariff duty on wool
is about Al per cent, and the duty on
woOllen goods is about 60 per cent.
AS the duties vary in quality of wool
and woollens the exact figures can't
be given to fraction, but Al and GO
per cent, are substantially correct.
Under the Mills bill wool would be
free and woollen goods would be 40
per cent-a reduction to consumers
Of 20 per cent, with increased en-
ployment for home labor and increas-
ed profit to both capital and labor.
The duty on iron ore is seventy-fve
cents per ton, and we imported 1885,
O34 tons last year. Imported ores are
largely used in manufacturing steel
rails. This ore is imported because it
is necessary to have it to mix with
your domestic ores, and it should be
admitted free, as it would give Ameri-
can mills and labor about $3.50 per
ton advantage in cost of production
Dd. Times.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
Co., Iowa, tells the following remarka-
BILE story, the truth of which is vouch-
ed for 10y the residents of the town
II am 73 years old, have been troubled
with kidney complaint and lameness
for many years could not dress my.
self without help. Now l am free
from all pain and soreness, and am
able to do all my own housework
l owe my thanks to Electric Bitters
for having renewed my youth, and
removed completely al! disease and
pain. Try bottle, SOC and 81, at the
Central Drug Store.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13
A WOmam's Discovery.

Another wonderful discovery has
been made and that too by lady in
this country. Disease fastened its
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined and
death seemed imminent. For three
months she coughed necessarily and
could not sleep. She bought of us a
bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption and was so much re,
lieved on taking the first dose that she
slept all night and with one bottle has
been miraculously cured. Her name
is Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus write W
G. Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, N. c.
Central Drug Store. Large Bottles 81
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

poses only reduction OF D per cent. 4,
leaving duty twice as high as pre-
vailed before the war.
Now, my friends, who pays the tax?
In the first place the importers pay it.
Ot course, when he sells the goods to
the wholesale merchant he must add
this duty to the original cost. The
wholesale and retail men must keep
on this tax, so it is eventually the con,
sumner who pays it. IfIwere a school
master and any boy could not under
stand this would put him down as an
idiot.
AT this point the Judge was over
come with weakness, and sat down.
He leaned his head on his hand and
deathly pallor came over his face.
Senator Mcpherson FASTENED to him
with fan and and Congressman
Wilkins unloosed his collar. 1t was
apparent that he could not proceed
any further just then, so Gen. Kear-
ney introduced Gov. Green, who enter.
tanned the audience while the "Old
Roman" was recovering. The rink at
this time was so close that more than
one lady had to be ushered outside to
avoid fainting. Gov. Green reviewed
the administration Of President Cleve-
land. At 9:20 Judge Thurman was
recovered sufficiently to resume his
speech, AS he rose he was greeted
with applause which lasted for several
minutes. Mr., Thurman said II be-
gan to fear that was going to have
recurrence OF the malsdy which at
tackled me in New York, but the attack
has not come" The "Old Romans"
voice was much weaker than at the
beginning, and he begged the audi
ence to keep quiet. He read statistics
showing that $137,OO0,OOO lie in the
treasury without any apparent use for
it. "We agree that this surplus must
be reduced" continued the Judge
"There are only three ways in which
it can be done, namely by extravagant
expenditures, by the abolition of in
ternal revenue and by a reduction Of
import duties. Which of these shall
we choose? Would you prefer cheap
whisky and tobacco, or cheap clothing
and blankets and other necessaries of
life?' Heie the judge was again over
come by weakness. He expectorated /;
he pressed his brow; his face paled,
his eyes grew dim and his fingers
tSltched convulsively. Senator Nc
Pherson and Gov. Green sprang to his
side, and not too soon, apparently, for
the "Old Roman" looked AS il he were
about to succomh to faintness. With
the strength he has shown through
life he faced the audience again and
said, "My friends, / can speak no
longer, | thank you for your kind
consideration"
Then he sat down amid sympathetic
murmurs from the audience. He left
the rink soon afterward. Speeches
were delivered later by ex-Gov. Leon
Albeit, ex-senator Stockton, of New
Jersey, and others
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13
Peculiar.

In the combination, proportion, and
preparation of its ingredients, Hoods
Sarsaparilla accomplishes cures where
other preparations entirely fail. Pc
culiar in its good name at home,
which is tower of strength abroad"
peculiar in the phenomenal sales it
has attained, Hoods Sarsaparilla is
the most successful medicine for
purifying the blood, giving strength,
and creating an appetite.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is
the most easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known to Cleanse
the System when Bilious or Costiye
to dispel Headaches, Colds, and Fe.
vers to cure Habitual Constipation,
Indigestion, Piles, etc. Manufacturl
ed only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. Fol
sale at McFarland's City Drug Store
196-247.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

Don't suffer any longer. but use
Tanners Infalliahle Neuralgia Cure,
the only infallihle cure on earth for
all forms Of neuralgia and nervous
headache. Rangum Root Medicine
Co, Manufacturers, Nashville, Tenn.
so cents per box. Sold by Mcfarland.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured, by Shiloh's Ca
tsrrh Remedy, Price 80 cents Ma
inl Injector free. For sale by Nc
Farland.
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A Mothers AfIlictiOn.
FARMERsvILLE, Tex, ]

FARMERsvILLE, Tex, .
June %, 1885
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga,
Gentlemen; The mother of member
OF our firm was affiictee with can
cerous sore on her face for about TWEEN
ty years. During the past few years
it troubled her very much by contin-
ued pain and itching. She used your
S. S. s. and the sore has disappeared
and is apparently well. Should it
break out again will advise you.
Very truly,
Pendleton, Yearly & Riley, Druggists.
Treatise on blood and skin diseases
mailed free.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3. Atlanta Gas
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she olang to Castoria,
When she had Children she gave them Castoria,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13

WILL YOU SUFFER with Dyspep
sia and Liver Complain? Shiloh's
Vitalizer is guaranteed to cure you.
For sale by NJ A. Mcfarland.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-09-13
MANY MILLIONS IN EXCESS


of all legitimate, of all public means.
As consequence there now remains
in the national treasury a surplus OF
more tLan $13O,0OO,0OO
No better evidence could be fur
nished that the people are exorbitant-
ly taxed. The extent of the super
fluous burden indicated by this sur
plus will be better appreciated when
it is suggested that such surplus alone
represents taxation aggregating more
than $10s,000 in a country containing
$4,000 inhabitants.
Taxation has always been the feature
Continued on Second Pdge.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-02-01
VERMONT ENcAMPMENr


ST. JoHNsBURf, VT, Jan. 81.
The annual encampment of the Vermont
Department G. A. r., began here today pre-
ceeded by rousing reception last evening,
by Chamberlain Post and Relief Corps IL.
c. Bates of the local post presided. Stirrinf
addresses were made by prominent members
from all parts of the State.
The encampment proper begun this after
noon. I72 delegates and large number of
visiting comrades were present. The address
of Department Commander T. ID. Blodgett
was delivered. Reports showed two new
posts organized during the year. Total num-
Der 100; present membership 1853; net
gain 400. Total relief fund 81 ,046; increase
S2,2l3. Exended for charitable purposes,
s20070.
A most successful campfire was held this
evening. The address of welcome was de-
livered by Fl. c. Bates of St Johnsbury.
and stirring addresses were also made by
Commander Rea, John c. Linehan of Pena-
cook, n. H., and Adjutant General Daniel
Fisk of Minneapolis, Inspector General |,
VI. Hedges of Haverstraw, Judge Vesey of
Rutland Governor Ormsbee, Lieut.. Gov.
Fuller, Commander Blodgett and others.
The Womans Relief Corps had an eqnally
successful meeting, with the largest attend
ance ever present. The national president,
Mrs. Emma Stark Hampton of Detroit. was
present and made an address, followed by
Mrs. Newcomb, president of the State de-
partment. The reports showed an unprece-
dented prosperity. There are now 43 corps
in the State, with membership of over
400