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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Tax Reform Meetings.

Mr.. W. B. Estell has been holding
meetings in this county for five weeks,
and has addressed the oranges in the
different towns. Eighteen meetings
have been held, all of which have been
we'll attended, and the interest mani
tested by the farmers has been very
encouraging. Mr.. Estelrs talks have
been listened to with attention, and
the numerous questions asked indicates
that the farmers of this section are
alive to the Importance of the question
of taxation. His efforts are bent in
the direction of the passage of the
Farquar bill or some like measure,
which will give the cities and counties
the right to decide for themselves what
kind of property shall be taxed for
strictly local purposes
The idea is to remove the constant
pickering between the cities and farm
ing communities on the question of the
taxation of personal property by pro-
viding for home rule on this subject.
The report of the committee on equali-
zation of the board of supervisors
shows the inequality which exists in
the assessment of personal property
throughout the country, and the con-
sequent injustice done to those least
able to bear the burden of taxation.
To illustrate this fact, Mr.. Estell
called attention to the towns of North
80, 1rn and Pitcher, in which the
N1eISf acres is about the same. In
: ts = witch the assessment on real
estg IS S3S7S per acre, and in Pitcher
S14.6S. The greater value of real estate
in North Norwich naturally indicates a
greater amount of personal property,
but the supervisors report shows that
while personal property in the town of
Pitcher is assessed at s24, $50, that in
the town of North Norwich is assessed
at only SO, $50, showing conclusively
that the tax payers of the town of
Pitcher bear a greater proportion of
the taxes than the relative wealth of
the town warrants This injustice
would be removed if taxes were as
sessed only upon real estate, easily as
certained value of which would be a
safe and sure guide in the equalization
of taxes. The injustice shown in the
above illustration exists in still great
er degree as between the rural and
CITY counties of the state, the rural
counties in every instance bearing
more than their just share of the bur
denS
Mr.. Estell will go into Broome coun-
ty, where he has made arrangements to
appear before the different oranges.
After leaving Broome county he will
go into other counties of the southern
tier. An intelligent discussion of the
question with the farmers will win
their support to just system of tax
ation.-Chenango Union.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
PRESS PlcklNos.

THE New Idea. a new newspaper just
born in Red Lodge, Mont, announces
itself as independent in politics. re
ligion, and etiquette
THE ten Sunday papers in New York
together with the three in Brooklyn,
published one Sunday 42o pages alto.
gether, aggregating 5000 columns and
$500, 900 words.
THERE is a newspaper in Kansas
edited by a convicted thief, whose
chief assistants are a forger and a
burglar, and published by gang Of
known felons. Its Office is in the state
penitentiary.
The Standard, an evening English
paper, and the Germania, an evening
German daily, of Evansville, Ind,
have passed into the control of COOP
erative company composed of all the
employees of the two papers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Getting Rid of Rats.

An Ohio farmer, writing to the Amer
lean Agriculturist, says: On the barn
floor placed a thirty-six gallon kettle
filled half full of rye. A plank six feet
long led from the floor to the top of tn e
kettle. The rye was left in the kettle
for about a fortnight, until the rats
had become thoroughly familiar with
quarters for their nightly revels with
seeming confidence that no harm was
intended, when, very treacherously one
evening, water was substituted for the
grain, and half-inch of chaff from the
barn floor concealed the water. The
result was that twenty-one drowned
rats were forked out the first morning
and sixty-two within week, and
after that no rats were seen for year.
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BETTER NOT TAX 1T AGAIN.
1ne Income Tax Experiment of the lat

1ne Income Tax Experiment of the lat.
War.
Inc threatened revival of the income
tax makes it pertinent to recall the
way In which it formerly operated.
ana the attitude of the people toward
IL This is important, because a large
proportion OF the men active in bust
ness nave had no practical experience
win such tax, and others apparently
nave forgotten it.
mere was no tax incident to the war
OF the rebellion which was more odious
.nan this 1t involved proceedings on
the part OF the agents of the national
government intrusted with its collec-
uon' which was most annoying to the
people. and disclosure of the details
OF business and profits which business
men shrank from making. Perhaps no
law on the statute books was ever the
occasion OF more perjury. During the
earlier years of its imposition patriotic
men recognized it as necessary to the
enectlve conduct of the war, and sub
mitted with little complaint to its exac-
TONS, but in the years after the war
ciosed IT was regarded with increasing
luminosity, until its collection became
scarcely more than a farce.
Inc popular discomfort with the tax
nao oy 1870 become too serious to be
disregarded, and in 1871 it was re-
pealed. Gen. Pleasonton, commissioner
OF. internal revenue, sent to the house
letter in which he said that ''the tax
was one of the most obnoxious to the
people, being inquisitorial in its ma
ture' and dragging into public view an
exposition of the most private pecun-
larry affairs Such an unwilling ex-
position can only be compulsorily eff
fected through the maintenance of the
most expensive machinery"
SO, finally, the obnoxious tax was re-
pealed.
Unless public sentiment has changed
marvellously during the past quarter
OF a century. the reimposition of this
odious tax in times of peace will te re-
ceived with execration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
The Only Sure Way.

The iogging of taxpayers, which is a
universal panacea for insolvency il the
rural districts, can not very wei be
practiced in towns. Here the Iolice
have had to apply to other less drastic
methods. In Tamboy they hit upon
the amusing eXpedient of taking
from the inhabitants of n poor ward
the taps of all their samovars tea tlrus},
thus depriving them of their fayorite
drink; the possibility of making, tea
otherwise than with n samovar would
never occur to genuine Russian.
About so taps were thus brought in
sack to the police office. The trick had
its effect, and in a few days the poor
people, who preferred to be without
bread rather than without tea, brought
in their coppers and redeemed their
tapS.-Free Russia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
For Private Use Only.

There is one vegetable that should
never be served except on the most in
formal occasions. That is corn Oh the
cob. 1t is the incest way to cook it,
unfortunately, and it does not taste
like the same thing with the kernels
cut off. But the sight and sound of
the munching that ensues as the COM
pany try to devour it is not delight
full rememberance, nor alluring posi-.
bility. In vast summer hotel dim
ing-room this past season it was a
strange view that one obtained as he
looked about him at several hundred
fellow-diners. all intent upon a cob Of
corn. And the view gave rise natural.
ly. 10 this Observation-Disclosures
Press
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
THE HIGHEST AWARD.

! Royal Baking Powder Has All tho Hoae
I'm Strength and Value 30 Per c.
Above Its Nearest Competitor.
The Royal Baking Powder has The
enviable record Of having received the
highest award for articles of its class
greatest strength, purest Ingredients,
most perfectly combined-wherevere x-
hibited in competition with others. In
the exhibitions of former years, at tho
Centennial, at Paris, Vienna and at the
various State and Industrial fairs,
where it has been exhibited, judges
have invariably awarded the Royal
Baking Powder the highest honors.
At the recent Worlds Fair the exami-
nations for the baking powder awards
cal division Of the Agricultural DEPART
ment at Washington. The official report
Of the tests Of the baking powders.
which was made by this Department for
the specific purpose of ascertaining
which was tho best, and which has
been made public, shows the leavening
strength of the Royal to be 100 cubic
inches Of carbonic gas per ounce of pow
der. or the cream of tartar baking pow
ders exhibited, the next highest in
strength, thus tested. contained but
1873 cubic inches Of leavening gas. The
other powders gave an average of III.
The Royal, therefore. was found of 90 per
cent. greater leavening strength than
its nearest competitor, and A per cent.
above the averaged all the other tests.
Its superiority in other respects. how.
ever, in the quality Of the food it makes
as to fineness, delicacy and wholesome.
ness, could not be measured by figures.
It is these high qualities, known and
appreciated by the women Of the coun-
try for SO many years, that have caused
the sales of the Royal Baking Powder,
as shown by statistics, to exceed the
sale of all other baking powders COM
hined
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
THE WEAVING or COLTS.


There Should, Be No Hurry About the
Change In Diet.
Wait until colts have become accus-
toned to eating, SO that the change
from milk to feed alone will be felt as
little as possible. The growth and de-
velopment made with the ability to
eat and digest solid food should al
ways be considered in determining the
age at which colt should be weaned.
A colt that is allowed to run with its
dam all the time will soon learn to eat
out of her box, and can be accustomed
to solid food at ans earlier age than
were it forced to depend upon milk en-
tirely.
If the mares have to depend upon
pasturage alone for their supply of
food as general rule it will be best
to allow them to run with their dams
longer than would be necessary if the
better plan of feeding the dams light
ration of some kind of grain is followed.
Oats and wheat bran make one Of the
best rations to give the mares that are
sucking colts. as we'll as the colts. as
soon as they have sufficient growth
to commence eating. Plenty of exer-
else, good pasturage. its dam well fed
light ration of bran and ground oats
will help very materially in securing
good development of bone and muscle
in a growing colt.
Ten days or two weeks before wean.
ing it is nearly always best to com.
mence gradually increasing the ration
until they are in what may be con.
sidered full feed. With good pasturage
they will not then feel the change sc
much, and this is an important item.
There is no special advantage in hurry
ing the growth, but very important &c
maintain steady growth. allowing nc
stoppage.
1t is best to separate thoroughly at
the start, so that neither can hear the
other, as in this way much useless
fretting will be avoided. The feed of
the dam should be of nature that
will lessen rather than increase the
flow of milk. Dry feed like corn or
timothy hay will do this better than al
most any other ration. Give the colt
plenty of room for exercise, plenty to
eat and drink and there will usually
be but very little trouble in keeping
the colt making thrifty growth
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

merry proper. The outer door is seen at
A. The roostiug perches are shown
at E, drop boards at F, nests at G and
located under the drop boards. In the
partition back Of the nests is hinged
board one foot wide, through which
opening eggs are taken from the nests.
At is shown a trap door through floor
to ground run. The window in the
shed roof is 3x3 feet and hinged to
afford ventilation in summer. At S S
in both figures are shown openings for
ventilation four inches in diameter.
The board in Fig. 2, as before stated,
is two feet above ground and can be
covered with tar paper on which sew
eral thicknesses of newspapers are first
laid and on top of these another layer
of tarred felt is tackled on with laths
two feet apart This floor should be
kept covered with sand or dry dirt
about three inches deep Coal ashes
may also be used on it too good advan-
tage. Over the roosting drop boards
tarred felt is also put and this is kept
covered with ashes The inside walls
of the house are sheathed with slate
paper, over which is tackled n dozen
layers or so of newspapers and then
another layer of slate or tarred paper.
This house is water and wind proof
and SO warm that pan of water will
scarcely freeze over in it.
Capt. Phillips, of Chicago. who fur
nished the description of this building,
says: "In building my house 1 bought
hemlock lumber, paying S9.5o per M,
for 2x4s, and S11.S0 for common boards,
and s12. so where they were tongued
and grooved. The run under the
house with the long shed run in addi-
ton. is an excellent place for fowls at
all times of the year. and it is especial
ly warm in winter, giving also plenty
of scratching room for the hens. In
the summer it is thrown wide open and
the ends taken down, making q cool
place and affording protection from
rain and winds. In this house, divided
into pens, were kept last winter 63 fowls
with the loss Of only one"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Vegetables for Poultry.

A little green food occasionally is not
SO necessary for egg production as to
serve for change. Such substances
contain but little nutrlssent compared
with grain, the benefit derived being
mostly from their action in preventing
constipation. A head of cabbage oc-
casionally or mess of turnips. though
adding but little to the ration, being
mostly composed of water, will be
highly relished by all classes of poul-
try. however, because they serve pur-
pose other than as food, and will great
ly assist in keeping the fowls in condi-
ton by providing them with succuient
material
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Weeks Became Extravaganza.

West Superior secured the great steel
barge works by giving them a fine site
on the waters edge and also by parting
with 5000, 600 in money. The securing
of the ship yard set the spectators
crazy, and in n few weeks real estate
boom that left the first one in Inc
shade was started, and prices all over
the forty square miles laid out as q
town site went up
I'm our town we would have taxed
the barge works instead of giving
them money-ED)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
CHEAP FARM BARN,

Four Hundred-DolIar Structure for 4
Small Farmer.
Our illustration is of farm barn
adapted to the needs of small farmer
who keeps a few cows as we'll as
horses. 1t may be made 80 feet long,
and the main part % feet wide. The
annex or shed can be divided up into
stalls for cows, and compartments for the
calves. brood sows or ewes. This part
has no NOW. The main part has row
of stalls along the outside for horses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
A CHEAP FARM BARN.

On the side next the annex or shed are
arranged harness rooms, feed bins, ETC.,
as may be required. A space is left for
IL feedway in front of the managers. AS
shown in the illustration the room for
hay in the NOW is limited. However,
the corner post can be made higher
than here given, in order to furnish all
the room desired. This barn can be
put up for $3.50 or s400.-Orange Judd
Farmer
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Austral a Ahead.

The legislative council of South Att
stralia has finally passed the districts
assessments bills, after having rejected
it on several previous occasions
This bill authorizes the various local
governing bodies, where they choose to
do so, to derive local taxation exclusive
ly from a tax on land values.
JOHN FARRELL, Sydney.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Points In tina MuIe.

The demand for mules in the south
ern states is steady. the points urged in
their favor being that their feet are
smaller, aud SO they injure the crops
less when working in them, and can be
used in closer rows than horses; they
are less liable to disease, are better
feeders. being less fastidious as to what
they eat, endure hardship better. are
not 10 easily injured, and are steadier
to wLrk at the pillow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
TAX REFORM DEPARTMENT.
EDITED By BOLTON HALL.

tThis department aims In give everrn,s-,,
sasas ABOUT taxation mot tarin.) It aeitates a
euoect connected with nearly every social
Sa s, and seeks for the best system of tax.
s Suo1 Land owners especially should be inter.
me-. as .ne principal benefit of any improve
increase OF value given to land. Write vour
Spanlons briefly. and they will be published or
discussed In their turn Address this of,ce. or
r. y. Box IS. Buffalo, N.Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
FIGS AND THiSTLES.

A sTINGY man is never contented.
WHERE hard work kills one man,
worry uses up a dozen.
If happiness is your main object in
life don't try too hard to get rich.
A LIE always has a dagger in it's
may look.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
A Showing Unin.iting to Investors.

Throughout Kansas and Iowa the
custa.7zis- to assess property at from
g one to one-sixth its real value y
CyG6peSia of Temperance and Prohi-
bition-
(Of course this is not only stupid. but
utterly illegally
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
You Feel Ready to Go to v;sr

You Feel Ready to Go to War
With all mankind when your liver is out OF
order. Drastic cathartic pills will neither
regulate your liver nor sweeten your temper.
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, though, will
bring comfort and calm, relieve your bowels
pleasantly, and dispense all the symptoms Of
larial, kidney and rheumatic ailments, dys-
pepsia and nervous debility.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Fatal to income Taxes.

The fatal objection to the income tax
IL that it does not and can not touch
the owner of unimproved land, who.
without doing anything, will make q
profit from its sale. 1t is from this
that most Of our great fortunes have
been derived.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

BLUEGRASS is about the only crop
which can be probably raised under
trees Pasture it by inclosing with q
fence If the trees are in grove. If
along . field have few movable pam
els of light fence and put the sheep or
calves there
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
Tax Dodgers.

Much of the talk about enforcing
personal property taxes is the dodge OF
the real estate spectators to divert at
tention from the gross undervaluations
of his vacant lots
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor, gentle action and sooth-
ing effect of Syrup of Figs when in need of
a laxative and if the father or mother be
suits follow its use; SO that it is the best family
remedy known and every family should
have bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

IT is astonishing to the girl who has Just
got a position as clerk in q confectionery
store to see how many girl friends she has
who feel like dropping in to lean over the
counter and gossip with her an hour or two
three or four times week.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

J. S. PARKER, Fredonia, N. Y, says:
siShall not call on you for the 800 reward,
for believe Halls Catarrh Cure will cure
any case of catarrh. Was very bad" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

Coz. INGERsoLL says that as long as we
love we hope That depends good deal
upon the attitude taken by the girl and her
parents-N. Y. World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

JILLsoN, whose eyesight is undimmed
says the only opera glasses he has any use
for are those he is compelled to go out after
between the acts.-Buffalo Courier
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

any reason why should not punish your
ViOlet-"'Es, l tan; re doctor said 700
mustn't take any yilent ex'cise"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

FoRTIFY Feeble Lungs Against Winter
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs relieve oil
Throat irritations caused by Cold or use Of
the voice. Sold only in boxes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

''THEsE are stirring tines as the cook
said when she was making the melted but
ter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07

A BAD man is worse when he pretend
to be saint-Bacou.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
What Makes Wages Low in England.

This is the proportion of taxation
borne by land and other property re-
spectively in England In this calcu-
lation it must be borne in mind that
the term lands" includes mot only
lands which are or could be used for
agricultural purposes, but also orna-
mental grounds. and open spaces vested
in local authorities. gardens attached
to houses when exceeding one acre in
extent, farm houses and farm buildings,
Inherent charges, Easter offerings,
surplice fees, and other dues and money
nayments to the church, and SO on.
The following are the figures:
Rates borne by Rates borne by Houses
Lands and other Property
Year Amount Per cent Amount Per cent
&
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
THE MARKETS.

TIE trouble with the love Of a bonnet Is
the hate OF the bIli.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-12-07
CAST OUT,

the disorders, diseases, and weaknesses pecu.
liar to women-by the prompt action OF DR..
Pierces Favorite Prescription. It's a pow
erful, invigorating tonic, and strengthen
ing nervine. It brings relief for sleepless-
ness, backache and bearing down sensations.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1893-09-30
MARRIED..

DT-HOLLENBECK.- AT the resi-
denca OF the brides parents, on
Thursday, Sept. %, 1898, at $50 p.
M. by Rev. G. j. S. Browne of Bow
ling Green, Mr.. John c. Maddy and
Miss Edithe NJ. Hollenbeck of Per-
rysburg.
The above event drew together a
party of relatives and IL few near
friends to celebrate the nuptials of two
of our most prominent young people.
After the ceremony an elegant we'd
ding banquet was served, and the hap
py young husband ard bride started on
the $50 p. m. train for the Worlds
Fair where they will remain short
time, and on their return home will
commence housekeeping in their home
on Front street.
The bride was attired in beautiful
costume of cream Lansdown trimmed
with lace, while the groom wore the
customary suit OF black and the happy
smile which all young men should Wear
on such u happy and momentous oc-
casion.
The bride is the second daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Hollenbeck of this
place, and is well educated young
lady and general favorite among her
acquaintances.
MIR. Maddy is one of the most active
aud prominent business men of the
town, being the manager of the Per-
rysburg elevator, and having for many
years been prominently connected with
the grain firm of Churchill & Co., o.
Toledo. For number of years past
he has been u resident of this place
and bears II most excellent reputation
in his private and business career
May happiness and success be theirs