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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
The Crippled Iron Industry.
Cor. to N. Y. Erenind Post.

Cor. TO ~. I. Eue1ing Post.
To THE EDITOR OF THE EVENING PosT:
SIR: In your weekly of the 2d there
appears communication from "Spec,"
entitled IAN Object Lesson on the Tar
iff," giving figures regarding the man
ufacture of paper, and the suggestion
is made that, if investigated, certain
other infant Industries might pan out
in the same manner. I take the liber-
ty of giving you a few excerpts from
the Manufacturers Record of Balti-
more, Nd, issue of May 26. Among
numerous screeds for protection there
appears, copied from the Chicago
Journal of Commerce, an interview
with one VIM. Martin, "Secretary of
the Amalgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers" Mr.. Martin,
speaking of the Mills bill, says: 1--WE
had no..chance before the Ways and
Means Committee, and now we have
to do the best we can. We shall call
OIL members of Congress personally and
present our case. We are not ready to
see wages reduced and the iron and
steel business crippled etc.
This was OH page IA. Turning back
to page IL, 1 find an editorial, as fol-
lows:
cat the meeting of the American
Mining Engineers at Birmingham last
week, Mr.. w. nj. Bowron, manager of
the South Pittsburgh Division of the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
Company. showed by closely itemiz-
ed statement. allowing 8 per cent. for
repairs and per cent. for interest,
that iron could he made in the Birm-
ingham district at 9.O4 per ton."
Feeling little curious reference was
made to the market reports on page 3S,
where the following appeared:
OHIO and Southern strong coke,
No. .....................$17 Gals 90
Ohio and Southern strong coke,
No. e.. ................... Ito Qua Ii w
Ohio and Southern strong coke,
NO. 3...... -. Ito w q Ito 5O
Southern car-wheel iron....... 20 00G23 90
Upon inquiry 1 learned that the
freight from Birmingham to Cincinnati
is from So to $3.50 per ton, carload lots.
Now we will figure little, aud see
how badly the iron and steel interests
are being "crippled."
Taking the lowest grade NO. 81 at
the lowest price, and adding the high
est rate of freight, we have a margin of
S3.46 per ton, neat little SS per cent.
The No. grade, figured the same way,
shows a profit of So 6 per ton, frac-
ton less than A per cent, and the No.
"a SO, small fraction less that 55 per
cent. All this. mind you, on outside
rates of freight and the lowest prices
quoted for the various grrdes: If the
fcar-wheel i'm" can also be produced
for 5000 per ton, it pays, at $50. profit
of So per cent. It's pity we can't
all have "infant industries" if this Isl
sample, and it is usually supposed to
be the one needing the most protection.
In view of the facts regarding the
paper trade as given by "Spec," and
this iron and steel expose from their
own papor. it does seem exasperating
that the tariff question must be argued
at all. 1t seems so self-evident that
one can hardly imagine sane man of
average Intelligence who needs to be
told that "a tariff is a continuance to
rob nine men to make the tenth one
rich" Next! JOHN r. SELDEN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The New York Conanaercial-Aduer-
tiser is staunch Republican paper but
it believes in telling the truth regard
less of consequences and administers
the following polite rebuke to Mr..
Blame for making the assertion in his
New York speech that the higher wages
of this country were due solely to the
tariff: "When Mr.. Blaine talks in that
way he invites his hearers to choose
between a doubt of his sanity and a
suspicion of his integrity, aad nobody
doubts Mr.. Blaine's sanity. Mr.. Blaine
knows perfectly well that the condition
of the British workingman is paradis-
ical as compared with that of the work
ingman in Germany and other protec-
ZIONIST countries of Europe"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the Circuit Court of Iron County, No. in vaca-
ton August roth, 1885.
The State of Missouri at the relation and the
of Simeon E. Buford Collector of the Revenue Of
Iron County, Mo,
Against
w S Johnson, receiver of the National Bank of Mis-
sour, and all unknown interested parties.
Action to Enforce Lien for Taxes.1
Now at this day comes the plaintiff, Simeon E.
Missouri, and files his petition and affidavit, set
ting forth among other things, that the defendants
non-residents of the State of Missouri and
cannot be summoned in this action by the ordna-
~ process of law; it is, therefore, ordered by the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Iron County, Mo,
in vacation, that publication be made, noti-
menced against them in the Circuit Court Of said
county, the object and general nature of which is
ri, on the following real estate, belonging to
the said defendants, for back taxes for the years
1883 to 1855, inclusive, to witt
Southwest quarter of the southe quarter section
19, township IS, range east
IAN itemized statement in the nature OF tax
bill, showing the amount of taxes now due on
said real estate, for the years aforesaid, amount
is filed with said petition as provided by law And
court, to Be holden for said county of Iron, and
State of Missouri at the courthouse in said county.
the fourth Monday in October next lISSS), and
before the sixth day thereof Gf the term shall
long continue; and, if not, then before the end
of the term), and plead, answer or demur to said
ns en ,ken s
the prayer of said petition, and said real estate, or
SO much thereof as may be necessary to satisfy
said judgment, interest and costs, be sold under
special feri facias to be issued thereon.
lished according to law in the IKoM CoqsTy REC,
IsTER, weekly newspaper published IN said
''1's . = 'D anu sac . JOS. HUFF, Clerk.
A true copy:
Ai'ss' with lo S.e DAY hyyI e Aye g. 1885,
Iron county circuit court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

Fredericktown Standard: "The In
dependent, labor, alliance ticket of Iron
county is trying to get paper started
combination, but so far has failed, and
is likely to go on failing. The same
racket has been tried in this county all
to no purpose as yet. There are two
out at reasonable rate to the opposition,
at least this paper can be bought. That
is at sale, but not it's utterances or its
course on any question of public policy
or otherwise.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
This from last weeks Pennington

This from last weeks Pennington
Nesus:
The REGISTER INDUCES in the strongest
language its editor knows how to use, per-
sonally abusing us, because the Ne,os, in
mild and casual way, dared to mention the
fact that there is widespread dissatisfaction
in Iron county with the way things have
been running for years.
Here is the "milG and causual re-
mark" that called forth the REGISTERS
structures:
Moon, and TraueInchtl how it was that Iron
county had only one paper, one Of the dele
CATION spoke up, and, in substance, said that
there is corrupt ring at Ironton, each men,
Der of which makes it his especial business 10
use his cheek and influence to discourage
any man who goes into the county for the
purpose of establishing legitimate news
paper in the interest of the people.
The Ringsters in Iron county are in about
the same position as in St. Francois. They
have hung on for years and years. and should
might be somebody to leave for the peniten-
liaA Sahaua VI SoLl"iI SuiSfNCs
And then this "mild and casual re-
mark" in the succeeding issue:
Everybody Knows that there is a ring in
this county, and we have it on what we re-
gard as good authority that Iron county is
cursed with as corrupt an organization of
scoundrels as ever disgraced free people.
Call you this "mil1 and casual?" 1t
I1 fv,
Republicans, and with them "thief'
and ''scoundrel may be considered
pleasant if not complimentary terms.
There are some Democrats over here,
however, who, strange to say, do not
like to be branded as fit subjects for
the renitentiary. We plead this as
our excuse for talking plainly if not
"mildly" to Mr.. Pigg and his inform
ants.
Now, word personal to the editor of
the REGISTER. For two years or long,
er, Mr.. Pigg has been using every
means within bis power to induce
some one to come to Ironton and start
newspaper in opposition to the REG
lister. From week to week he has
been setting forth the supposed induce
ments offered for such a paper and call
ed upon all persons in the four quarters
of the globe to seize the opportunity.
Why he didn't come, since he admits
there's no money in the newspaper
business in Pennington" is a question
that has often been asked him, but
never satisfactorily answered from his
own premises. The credence his word
receives among newspaper people may
be measured by the results of his assev-
atoms assiduously continued for over
two years. The REGISTER readers
know we have paid no attention to him.
His attempts to hurt US in the way of
business, while it portrayed his piggish
and contemplate nature, was scarcely
a matter for public discussion; but
when, grown bold by reason of impu-
nifty, he declares in "mild and casual
waynsthat the officers of Iron county
are thieves and scoundrels, shielding
himself behind an assumed informant,
we reply to the best of our poor ability,
in manner at least equally mild and
casual"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

In the circuit court of Iron county, Mo-, in vacation
Aug. 24th, 1855:
of Simeon Buford, collector of the revenue of
Iron county, Mo,
against
J Eastbrook James Buford, VIM A Fletcher. Sam
uel Lee, G Fred VanHees and all unknown in
terested parties.
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes.l
Now this day comes the plaintiff, Simeon E.
Buford, collector of the revenue Of Iron county
Missouri, and files his petition and affidavit, set
ting forth among other things, that the defendants
cannot be summoned in this action by the ordina-
~ process of law; it is, therefore, ordered by the
in vacation, that publication be made, noti-
flying said defendants that an action has been COM
menced against them in the Circuit Court Of said
to enforce ss the lien Of the State state. Of NILSSON
RI on the following real estate, belonging to
ls7o-to 1886, inclusive, to wit;
North half of the southeast quarter and southwest
quarter OF northeast quarter and northeast quarter OF
southwest quarter, section 81, township 81, range
east.
IAN itemized statement in the nature Of tax
bill, showing the amount of taxes now due on
said real estate for the years aforesaid, amount
ing, in the aggregate, to the sum OF S 1893
is filed with said petition as provided by aw) And
unless they be and appear at the next term of said
State Of Missouri, at the COURTHOUSE in said county,
on the fourth Monday in October next tIS8S), and
on before the sixth day thereof tf the term shall
long continue; and, if not, then before the end
otsthe term), and plead, answer or demur, to said
plaintiffs petition, the same viii be taken as
confessed, Judgment rendered in accordance with
the prayer of said petition, and said real estate,
much thereof may be necessary to satisfy
said Judgment, interest and costs be sold under
special fieri facias to be issued thereon.
II is further ordered that copy hereof be pub
lished according TO law in the IRON County REG
IsTER, weekly newspaper published In said
county Of Iron, and State of Missouri:
JOS. HUFF, Clerk
true copy:
Attest with seal this 74th day of Aug, 1888.
IsEAL1 JOS. HUFF, Clerk
Iron county circuit court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

Poplar Bluff is now without saloons.
The county court few weeks since re-
fused to grant license, claiming that
the dram-shop keepers did not have
the requisite number of names to their
petitions. The saloon men made no
fight, but accepted the situation good
naturally. 1t is singular fact that a
number of the defunct bars are being
transformed into drug emporiums.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

We, this week, place at the head of
our columns the State ticket nominal
ed at Jefferson City last week. 1t is a
good ticket all the way through, and
one that is entitled to and will receive
the support of the united Democracy
all over the State.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

of Washington, Jeffersonand St.Louis,
will convene in De Soto on the same
day as the Congressional Convention.
Who is likely to be the recipient of
the empty honor at the disposal of this
last named Convention we are not adj
vised.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The official endorsement of the st.
Louis Republic by the Jefferson City
Convention was proper recognition of
that journals labors in behalf of the
Democracy of the State in particular
of the nation in general. The Republic
under its present management has inn
proved beyond compare and its present
prosperity evidences the approval of an
appreciative public.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
iron COUNTY TICKET.

For Representative:
MANN RINGO.
For Collector:
SIMEON E. BUFORD.
For Assessor:
SAMUEL P. REYBURN.
For Sheriff:
P. w. WENTWORTH.
For Treasurer:
JAMES II. CLARK.
For Prosecuting Attorney:
J. S. JORDAN.
For County Judge-Western District.
ROBERT J. HILL.
For County Judge-Southern District:
JOS. G. GARRISON.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

In his speech at Port Huron last week
Judge Thurman, who talked six col
umns of sturdy sense, remarked that
Governor Allen once said in his forci-
BILE way that you might as well try to
keep a powder-house in hell as 10 have
an honest government with a surplus
in the treasury
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The selection of Hon. j. Russell, OF
Mississippi county. as temporary chair
man of the State Convention at Jefer-
son City last week was an honor well
bestowed on one of the most promising
young Democrats of the Southeast. Mr..
R., we understand. will be q candidate
for Speaker of the House at the coming
session of the Legislature, and we hope
to see him receive the solid support of
the members from this section.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The Jefferson County Democrats pro-
pose having a grand rally and "blow-
out' ON the 10th of September at De
Soto. Mammoth preparations are be-
ing made and it is expected to be the
meeting of the campaign in the South
east. Some of the State nominees and
other prominent speakers will be in
attendance,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

1t Is reported that Ironton is to have 4 new
paper. If six papers and one job printing
establishment can manage to exist in This
county, another good paper might do very
well in Iron county, but it will have to be
wide-awake if it holds its own with the Reg
ISTER.-FdraiRgto Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The Bismarck Banner is the latest
candidate for public favor. MD. Clay,
late of the Pennington Times office, is
editor and proprietor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The total plumber of cases of yellow
fever in Florida to date is one hundred.
There are sixty-four cases under treat
ment at Jacksonville.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

The Republican Congressional Con-
vention for this district will be held at
De Soto on September 5th. We hear
that Hon. X. w. Weber, of st. Fran
co.'s county, is most prominently men,
toned for the nomination. The Re
publican Senatorial Convention for the
25th District. comprising the counties
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
STATE TICKET

For Governor:
DAVID r. FRANCIS,
of st. LOUIS.
For Observation-Disclosures:
STEPHEN II. CHA YCOMB,
of Jasper County.
For Secretary of State:
A. A. LESUER,
of Lafayette County.
For State Auditor:
J. NJ. SElBERT,
of Cape Girardeau County.
For State Treasurer:
ED It. holland,
of Jackson County.
For::Attorney-General:
J. NJ. WOOD,
of Clark County.
For Register of Lands:
ROBERT MCCULLOUGH,
of Cooper County.
For Railroad Commissioner:
JAMES HENNESSY,
of Randolph County.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

10000 majority for the State and
National ticket this fall.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
DR.. G. w. HULL

Offers his professional services to the citi-
gems OF arcadia Valley. Residence in Iron
Ton, between Speck's and Newman's. Office
in Arcadia Oh Main street. Office hours
from A. NJ. 10 II O'Clock and from p. NJ.
to 4 O'CLOCK.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30
National Democratic Ticket.
For President:
GROVER CLEVELAND
OF NEW YORK.
For e-PreSident:
ALLEN @. THURMAN
OF OHIO.

ELECTORS.
At large-John F Williams, Macon; Chas
81 Morgan, Benton.
First District Ed r Mckee, of Memphis.
Second District-Johu Butler, of Milan.
Third District-Captain James L Farris,
Richmond.
Fourth District w Stokes, Craig, Holt
County.
Fifth District-W F Steel, Holden.
Sixth District-G F Davis, Marshall.
Seventh District-G Pitman Smith, Mont
gomery City.
Eighth District-C Ellerbe, st. Louis.
Ninth District-Harry G Keevil, st. Louis.
Tenth District-Sam Byrnes, PotosI.
Eleventh District-John A Hockaday, Full
ton.
Twelfth District I'll Lucas, Oseola.
Thirteenth District-H c Pepper, Melon
aid County.
Fourteenth Distrlet-T r Ely, Kenneth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-30

In the Circuit Court of Iron County, Mo-, in
ton, August 10th, 1888.
The State Of Missouri at the relation and to the use
of Simeon E. Buford, Collector of the Revenue of
Iron County Mo
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-13
Woman Found in the Thames.

LONDON, Nov. 13.-The body of a
well dressed woman was taken out Of
the Thames this morning. There
were marks on the body, which gave
rise to SUSPICION that the woman had
been mrruered; butt is possible that
she committed suicide, and the marks
were received by contact with objects
in the water. The police searched the
casual wards of various police stations
in the hope of getting some clue to the
murderer, but they were unsuccess-
lul. They arrested one man, who
had bowie knife in his possession,
but there is no reason to believe he
was instrumental in the womau's
death, and he will probably be dis
charged.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-13
The Popular Majority.

Mr.. W. w. King, IN this mornings
EXPRESS, figures out 100000 popular
majority for Mr.. Cleveland, Mills and
free trade, and the only wonder is he
did not make it 100000 while he was
at it. 1t only required little more
initiation of democratic majorities and
little more pruning of the republic
can majOrit.es. Alabama is reported
as giving 10000 majority for Cleve-
land; it could as easily have been Co.
0C). Mis-. 'ssippi $4,000. That might
have been swollen to s., 900; and South
Carolina $1,000; that could have been
given whatever was required if it
could have added anything to the re-
suit. On the other hand California's
majority for Harrison is put down at
1900, whereas it is from 5000 to 900;
Maine at $1,000, when it should be
90 y Massachusetts 10000; that may
be almost double that; New York 5000;
that is about IL 900, and Pennsylvania
$4,000; that is about $4,000. Don't
you see it would have been almost as
easy to make it 10000 as 100000?
r. M. MOORE.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-13
Recovered from the Ruins.

CHATTANOOGA, Teru., Nov. 49,
Three bodies were recovered this
morning from the ruins Of Bryan's
European hotel, which was destroyed
by fire last night. They have been
identified as Eula Jones, white, cham
bermaid: Major Bigger, of Atlanta,
Ca, and Thomas Nc ore, of Blooming
ton, Ills. The latter two were guests.
The young woman who was burned,
was caught by falling timber, near
the center of the building. Bigger had
escaped, and went back to recover his
valise, but was caughton the stairway
and slowly roasted to death. His
clinched hands were filled with hair,
which he tore from his head in the
agonies of his frightful DEATH MOOre's
body was charred u a crisp. Search
is in progress for other bodies, but it
is thought no more will be found.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-13
STATE NEWS.

Amarillo is still to the front with
cattle shipments.
Terrell is looking about for some
list of manufactures.
A line of first class hacks is started
from Granbury TO Stephenville
daily.
A. P. Gordon's steam gin, the finest
in Hood county, is destroyed by fire
at Granbury.
The annual Methodist conference
for West Texas has finished its labors
at Victoria.
The Faulkner house is burned at
Cameron. Loss on house and contents
81 900, insured for 5000.
The safe of S. P. Hurley, of Frank
lin. is burglarized of $500, $500 of
which belonged to Smith and Tally,
doing business in the same house.
A serious election fight occurred at
Bonham between Babe Copper and S.
D. Jenkins, in which the latter was
considerably done up.
The official returns of Cherokee
county, show a total vote of 1866,
about 200 more than were ever polled
before.
Texas is growing in favor with
northern breeders of thorough bred
cattle as location for their establish
ments.
David Coker, a l4-year-old boy of
CC.nanche, while standing too near &c
revolving shaft at Bowman gin, was
caught by his clothing and dashed
against the ground, breaking an arm
and thigh.
a political shell has burst in Cole
man over the discovery that the re-
tn. rs from points in the country had
no. been certified to by the officers of
the ell, ;tion. 1t may change results
as to the officers elected.
A. B. Stoddard, president of the
Texas Live Stock association, has is
sued proclamation to Texas cattle
len, urging the necessity OF their
sending representatives to the ST.
Louis convention.
At Overton while the family of Rev.
T. Alexander were at church, his
large residence caught fire from a de
fective stove flue and was burned. He
s the principal of the Alexander Iu-
situate, and the young lady pupils
and teachers lost money, clothing, etc.
to a considerable extent.
The jury in the case of County Com
missioner Welmer, of Austin, indicted
for selling goods to the county poor
farm ~ violation of law, returned
verdict of guilty, assessed his punish
meat at $50 fine. Mr.. Welner then
pleaded guilty in five other cases, and
was fined $50 in each.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-13
Interesting to Visitors.

Many visitors will attend the fair
this week, aud among them will be
many prominent ranchmen and farm
ers. These latter gentlemen will, of
course, have an eye to their own in
oerests. and should not fail to call at
the F. f. Collins Manufacturing COM
p. ly's office, West Houston street,
ne-.r the bridge. There the ranchmen
can learn how he can have good
' alter and grass for his cattle, even
curing the drought, and the farmer
will see an ineXhaustible way where
Oy he can cultivate his crops during
the dry season. These are important
pointers to both, and wise men will
gladly avail themselves of the coun-
Gil given.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-13

Bodies and Wreck Drifting to Shore.
LONDON, November l3.-Consider-
able wreckage and number of
bodies have washed ashore on the
coast of Cornwall, during the last day
or two. One of the bodies has been
identified as that of Capt. Meyer, of
the German ship, Theodore Ruger,
from Hamburg for Sydney. Articles
that have come ashore have also been
recognized as belonging to both that
vessel and 10 the Cunard steamer,
Nantes, with which the Ruger was in
collision