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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23
Taxation a. a Mean. Of Revolutions

Editor of the STATIONER:-The fol-
lowing from your issue Of July was
doubtless meant to be funny at the
expense of the single tax advocates.
It is, however, an accurate definition
of what we single takers want. and
therefore wish to thank you for thus
clearly expressing the objects for which
we work
THE SINGLE TAX ADVOCATE"
'sWhat Is reformer?'' asked Aunt
Chloe, as she paused in the midst Of
her ironing. Am he member OBJ one
oh de learned professional"
''No." was the reply. Ter my way
OBJ thinkin' er reformer mos allus am
des somebody OATS hankerin' arter er
new deal"
We do want ''new deal" We want
a fair deal, not one in which the land
monopolist fixes the cards so that he
wins all the time. We want new
deal SO that brains, energy, skill and
close attention to business may get the
wealth which now goes to some Astor
or Goelet because their ancestors hap
pened to own the land on which other
men must work and live. We want
deal which will establish just system
of taxation, not system by which the
industrious are fined for making inn
provements, and the land spectators
encouraged to keep valuable lots va
can't We want deal which will ena-
BILE any honest, Industrious man to get
a living without the consent of some
''lordly fellow-worm."
How is it now? Can you pretend
that in the business to which you are
particularly devoted the capable and
honest stationer is always able to sue
coed? Is it not fact that high rents,
exacted by landlords, are what eat up
the profits of thousands of our most en-
merchants?
do not purpose to continue at
length this defense of the single tax.
Be it enough to repeat that, like our
who declared to the British
government that they were tired of
kings, we are tired of landlords who
scoop in the wealth they do not create,
and 1--WE want a new deal"
WHIDDEN GRAHAM.
This, at least, shows the Importance
of the tax question. Let us get it
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23
JACKS AWAY.

Pc. Jack could do most anything. ana "A =,
mighty well:
What he knew would nh ten volumes: what he
dtdn't-who could tell?
aus temper was angelic and his tongue was al.
A fresh and jolly Joker. his match was hard
he buzzed and hustled round and round, and
yet twas very funnyi
ne never did, and never would, so In for maxim
money.
NOW when II came to farming, he knew exactly
why
The crops were light, the prices low, the sea-
sons wet or dry:
He often told the village merchant how to run a
store,
And showed the parson Just the way to mako
the devil sore;
Twas fine to hear tho shrewd advice he was
forever givin',
And veto save his life-the man could never
make Twin.
The year diphthery, scarlet fever and the
measles came,
He never tired OF shown where the doctors
were to blame;
And when he talked on teachin', hotel keepin'
and the law,
You know'd twas all compressed within the
compass Of his jaw;
N all the men you ever seed he seemed the
most disarvin',
Though-while he seldom paid deot-his fam
lily was starvin'.
He'd lend the clothes from OF his back, then
turn around and borry, a
But before you got your own returned you'd be
both mad and sorry.
Twas thus he buzzed his way through life, q
puzzle and q care;
Without foe, he made his friends and relatives
despair, 80.
And then outlived them all and died in peace at
Seventy-Seven.
he made no money here below. he'll do without
in Heaven.
Browne Perriman, in Yankee Blade.
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In Republican County Convention.

There was a close contest in Wyom-
ing, New York, for the constitutional
district delegates, seven in number.
Ex-Assemblyman /. Sam johnson, an
attorney of Warsaw, and August Frank,
banker and member of the constitu-
tional convention of 1857, were both
after the honors, Mr.. Frank having the
delegates from his own town.
Before the vote Mr.. johnson made
the assertion to the agricultural dele
gates that the Tax Reform association
of New York would attempt to intro
duce into the constitution, the system of
forcing real estate to bearal1 the taxes
With this idea he had pre-
pared to attack this Organization. Mr..
Frank said this question could not
come up in the convention, but after
three tie votes Mr.. johnson secured the
delegation by one majority.
1--WE trust that Mr.. johnson viii be
more prolific in argument than most of
the opponents of improving our present
illogical system have been.-Ed.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23

one! Bess, he is Evan-the one cap
sured that night for me! You must"
"All right! know" the other an
swered, rapidly; and the warm kiss she
paused to press on her friends cheek
told her that she was understood.
Down to the street at breakneck
speed went the young girl, calling to a
negro with coffee can as she snatched
some bundles from the hall table and
ran hatless into the cold air. For by
this time the surging crowd-and in it
some of the best and most noted blood
Of Maryland-was pressing close upon
the guard, but still kept back by the
barrier of rifles at port"
Passing rapidly down the line, Bessie
Westchester paused opposite Evan,
working her way through the crowd,
close up to the barrier of steel Then,
watching eagerly. she managed to catch
his eye, and-the natural gallantry of
the Virginian aided by the evident inter
est in her expressive face-held it fixed
upon her. A puzzled look stole scross
theyoung scouts features. as he won
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23
Factory Property to Let.

81 never have known time when
there were SO many factories to rent as
there are just now," said Dudley w.
Haynes, the real estate man, whose
speciality for the last twelve years or
more has been factory property. ST
have on my hands now at least one
third more factories and sections of
buildings to let for manufacturing
purposes than ever had at any one
time before. y The increase of
valuation of local property and the
state tax on corporations are driving
manufacturers to New Jersey and Con-
necticut."
Why not exempt factory buildings
from taxation? We would get it back
in the increased values Of adjoining
land, near which we had induced them
to settle. B,H.
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defed whether her intert regard meant
that they had met before. Evidently he
had been singled out; for though deep
er tint dyed her soft cheeks, that gaze
never left him, and to the query his eye
brows sent over the guards shoulder
came scarce perceptible movement of
her own. followed BY the bare suspicion
Of nodded assent. Not one bit fop,
Evan knew then that the girl had q
message for him, or had possibly seen
him before; and, standing coatless there
under the biting wind, his elastic spirit
carried him back to all scenes of his in
frequent absences from home, and adj
miration for the pretty, graceful wom-
an, so plainly interested in him, mingled
with his wonderment sufficiently to
make him forget his sorry plight and
singular costume for the time.
'Can we not give the prisoners some
coffee?' Bessie asked Of the trim young
lieutenant passing down the line And
she threw all the witchery of voice and
face into the query.
Every sorry, miss" the officer an
swered, courteously, pausing to raise
his cap, then hating in evident admira-
ton. But our orders are very strict.
1t is positively forbidden to allow any
intercourse-Fan back, there; Clear
the roadwayr' he interrupted himself
suddenly.
The old general was riding, slowly
and alone, down the line, looking on
the captives with eyes that held more
of pity than Of curiosity. At the lieu
tenants tone the people instinctively
fell back to the sidewalk, long Injured
to authority and well taught the
necessity of obedience to its behests.
Only Bessie Westchester stood her
ground, now left entirely alone by rapid
of her friends, but perfectly
quiet and at ease.
81 beg pardon, miss, "'again the young
lieutenant's hand went to his cap, the
general now close upon them, but with
face turned aside, "but fear you did not
hear"
''Oh. yes, I heard, thank you," she
answered, with smile aud another
glance into the young mans face that
brought the color to it. Then, calmly
and gracefully, as though waiting to
receive guest, the 1.-THE little figure
remained perfectly still in the very
path of the slow moving horse, until his
almost touched her hair. Then
the little hand was raised to stroke his |
face; but the ungallant brute SHE'D inn
as though resenting caresS
rom 4 stranger.
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DOMESTIC CONCERNS.

| -M0lasses Cake: One cup of BUTTER
two Of molasses, one Of water, one tea
spoonful of SALT same of sugar. one
tablespoon level full Of soda Flour to
make stiff batter.-Ohio Farmer.
Sage milk: Three tablespoonfuls
Of sage soaked in q cupful Of cold water
one hour; add three cupfuls Of boiling
milk: sweeten and favor to taste; sim-
mer slowly half hour. Eat warm.
Farm and Preside.
Coffee Cake: Two cups brown su.
gar, .one cup butter, one cup strong
coffee, one cup molasses, four cups
flour, four eggs, one teaspoon soda, one
teaspoon grated nutmeg, two teaspoons
cinnamon, two teaspoons cloves, one
pound raisins, one pound currants.
This is an excellent recipe Please try,
and report.-Detroit Pree Press
Boiled Pudding: One cup Of mo-
lasses, same of chopped suet, same Of
chopped raisins, one and one-half cups
OF currants, same of milk, one teaspoon
full of soda, dissolved in the milk; one
teaspoonful of salt, -four to make it the
thickness OF cake dough. Put in q
pudding boiler, and boil steadily three
hours. Sauce made of butterand sugar
to eat with it-Home Queen
Red Cranberry Jelly: Select two
quarts of bright red berries, and wash
carefully; put them in a porcelain-lined
kettle with q scant pint Of cold water.
and boil briskly for fifteen minutes,
then squeeze through flannel jelly
bag. Return the juice thus obtained
to the kettle, add two pounds of the
best white sugar, and boil for about
twenty minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour into modlds that have previously
been rinsed in cold water. Care must
be taken that the berries are not over
ripe.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Old Coats for Everyday WEAR
Men usually dislike to wear q coat
while at work, but have fixed two or
three so that they are very convenient
sewed on the buttons so that they
could be buttOned up close to the neck
and made q button1ole in the lapel.
The collar was pressed so that it turned
over straight around For a sack coat
this was all that was necessary. A
frock coat that was too small, found
could let out under the arms and put
a v in the under part Of the sleeve to
make it it--Rural New Yorker.
-Buckwheat Cakes: Take one quart
of bnckwheat flour, one-half cupful OF
yeast, one tablespoonfufof salt, warm
water enough to maize = batter, not
too thick. Beat it wonn-Hitha large
spoon and set it to rise about eight
hours Heat the griddle and rub it.
hard with coarse cloth, then have q
piece of pork about four inches square
ON fork; rub the griddle with it, and
while hot turn the batter on in small
cakes. If You find that the batter has
soured, dissolve teaspoonful of soda
in warm water and stir in. Some peo-
pie add to the batter small table,
spoonful of molasses or strip to mako
them brown better, but If the griddle
is right and kept scrupulously clean,
this is not a necessary addition.-Prai.
rie Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23
Income Tax on What7

The income tax should be confined to
the income derived from invested
wealth. The earnings of labor and of
brains should alike go free. From the
wages of the mechanic to the fees of
Sir Charles Russell nothing earned by
personal effort should be taxed. The
attempt to reach such incomes results
in universal fraud and evasion. An in
come tax, confined to the income of in
vestments, can be perfectly and equally
collected; and, to this extent, the in
come tax is so collected in England.
The moment that you step outside of
the limit you put a premium upon
fraud and dishonesty. There is no ne
cessity for it or justice in it. The in
come of real property, including lands,
houses, railways, gasworls, mines,
quarries md similar privileges, is amp
ly sufficient in every country to bear
the burden of taxation without serious
Inconvenience. Belonging, as 1 do, to
the class of such investors, / do not
hesitate to say that we can well afford
to assume the whole burden of taxa
ton, that it would not diminish our
substantial comfort, that, as class we
should still have more left than we
we'll know how to use, and that in this
way we can protect ourselves against
the gathering tide of discomfort which
is constantly rising in all countries.
II am no socialist, much less a COM
munist. l want to disarm socialism
and communism by simple justice.
What gives strength to socialism in
Germany? Bad taxation. What in
spires anarchism in France? Bad taxa
ton. What brought the United States
into such profound distress over the
silver question? Bad taxation. Y
All the difficulties of our social state
are bound up with badtaxation. These
difficulties will increase in the future.
When America is filled up, as it soon
will be, you will be brought face to
face with all these tremendous prob
lens with no possibility of delay or
evasion. Let US meet them like men,
in advance. Let us admit that, bad
as socialism and communism are when
propounded for the benefit of the poor,
they are a thousand times worse when
used for the profit of the rich. We do
not need more pauper asylums or pen
sions. We need simply to take unjust
burdens off the shoulders of the poor
and to leave to them their own earn
ings, free of taxes which they ought
not to be called upon to bear.-Thos.
6. Sherman.
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6 BY T. C. DE LEON.
(CopyrSht, 1891 bv J. B. Lfppfncott Co. and Pubishs
by Special Arrangement

CHAPTER vIII.-CoNTINUED.
And, as the line moved slowly on,
grave men and dainty wonderland
bright-faced little children too, scarce
comprehending, but thus love-laden
also-left their homes, keeping abreast
1t, but ever repealed by bayonets of the
guard, intervalled along the column.
But suddenly, around the corner of the
Gray residence, just beyond, rode an
officer of rank, sedate, Eindly-faced
veteran with stars upon his shoulder,
and followed by a glittering staff.
''Halt! rang out from the captain of
the guard, command gladly obeyed by
the prisoners. Spite OF the piercing
wind sweeping down the broad street,
many of them crouched down to rest,
some lying prone upon the cold stones
of the pavement, from sheer weakness.
And it CHANGED the center of the line
was directly opposite the residence.
From the closed lattice of her attic,
Carolyn Clay scanned the prisoners,
with blazing eyes, her hands clinching
and hot sigh coming, but never 4 tear,
as some poor wretch tottered and
sought the inhospitable couch Of the
roadway. But her pale lips quivered
rs they sent fervent supplication for
these sufferers-strangers, yet brothers
in their woe-up to the Thrones foot of
the All-Father.
More than one face seemed familiar
to her eyes, running swiftly down the
line; some she had seen in camp, with
more than one she had spoken, in the
merry days of early war. Suddenly, as
Oh fha
gasp, the blood rushing to her ashcn
face, Burning on either cheek in great
red disks. And her long taper hands
clutched the shutters fiercely, as though
to fling them wide.
For there-coatless under the chilling
wind, his priced thigh boots of camp
dandyism replaced by ragged shoes, yet
frank, defiant and with clear eyes flash
ing out of his cold-blued face-stood
Evan Fauntleroy.
'.Merciful God! Why am 1 so help
less? Oh, if I but dared!" Miss Clay
cried aloud, as her hands dropped list
less from the lattice. ''Oh, if Bezsie
were but here! Father, aid me now''
AS though in answer to her prayer
the door opened hastily, and the girl
she longed for, running in painting,
passed her arm about the other as she
followed her gaze below.
II thought of you, Caro-, so helpless
up here!" she gasped. There might be
some one you knew; some friend"
There! Evan, my cousin" Carolyn
Clay cried, trembling in her eagerness.
"Thanlz God that He sent you! See
the tall boy-no, not that-the coatless
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Autumn Dress Good.

A greenish blue is the color in dress
goods this fall which is bent on carry.
ing of all the honors. It shows itself
in the English suiting and the tailor
covert cloth as well as in the more exc
pensive silk and wool novelties, where
it is frequently woven with silver or
gilt threads or its surface ropghened
by black silk knots. The ncpularity
of this color has brought into favor the
unlucky peacock feather. II i used -
q trimming for black velvet eapes and
also ornaments the fsshinahle walking
hat A tailor-made suit recently seem
had an entire vest Of peacock feathers
OF course It was pcrish&hle. but the o.
feet was exquisite. Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23
THE IRON GROWN OF LoMsARDY.
Has o Band Made from the Nails Used at
the Crucifixion.

Has q Band Made from the Nails Used at
the Crucihxion.
The famous ''iron crown of Lombar
dy." reckoned as being one of the most
precious relics of Jesus now in exist
ence, the 'holy coat" and the several
pieces of the ''true cross" not excepted,
may be seen any day in the year by the
sightseer who visits the national mu-
scum at Naples. Although known to
ancient, medi@val and modern history
as the ''iron crown" it is in reality a
crown of gold, made in the form of a
gigantic bracelet, the 'on1y iron in its
composition being a framework in the
shape of circlet-a thin, narrow strip
ON the inside of the gold band. The
secret magic of the name rests on the
tradition that this inside ring of iron
was made from the nails driven through
the hands and feet of Jesus at the time
of His crucifxion.
We first hear of this relic in the year
coronation of Agilulf at the time when
he was crowned king of the Lombards.
History estates that it was made espe-
cially for that memorable occasion by
the order of Princess Thuedelinde,
wife of Agilulf, but the historian neg
lects to tell us where. when, and how
the princess gained possession of the
nails which were hammered into q
framework for her sacred regal in
sigma. The princess was a great
|churchwoman, and soon after the
coronation of her husband she caused
the crown to be presented to the church
ht Mona.
The next we hear of it was when it
WAS used in connection with the cere
monies at the coronation of Charlie
ynagne. After this it was used in
browning all emperors whose subtitle
vas that of king of Lombardy. In the
ear 1906 Napoleon visited Milan for
he express purpose of examining the
ellie, and while SO doing placed it upon
is head with the remark: God has
iyen it to me. Woe unto him who
hall attempt to wrest it from me-"
Soon afterJ this event the great Ma
/oleon fsended q society known as the
I8sr oil the Iron Crown, which still
-sourisbes in Austria, where il is reck-
~,v,aa the height of honor to be admit
ID =, membership in the institution.
WIEN Milan was looted in the early
OF If the century the iron crown was
t.i,.r to Vienna by the Austrians.
There It was kept among the state
..treasures, wrapped in q purple velvet
sro1,e that had once been worn by Fred
ier;clx the Great, until the year 1865,
rvben Il was presented to the king OF
llst.lv. who deposited 1t in the national
museum at Naples, as mensioneo IN the
:opening.-St. Louis hepooac'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23
TAX REFORM DEPARTMENT.
EDITED BY BOLTON HALL.

This department aims 70 give everybodys
Ideas about taxation mot tariff.1 It agitates
subject connected with nearly every social
question and seeks for the best system Of tax.
ested, as the principal benefit OF any improve
ment or social advance goes to them in the
increase Of value given to land Write your
opinions briefly, and they will be published or
discussed in their turn Address this of1ce or
P. o. Box 49, Buffalo, n W
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Taxing Marriage.

1.-THE small legal fees collected for
marriage arc deterrant to the ex-
tent that some very poor people simply
take up housekeeping together. A re-
straint on marriage of any sort simply
means the raising of the illegitimate
birthrate"
LoRAS A. LATHRop, Consul
q. S. Consulate, Bristol, Eng.
Qs tax res.raint?-ED.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-11-23

''It Is scarcely discipline, Miss Bess3es
but it can do no harm; and your own
honest face, your fathers name, guar
antee me that it will not be abused"
A scarlet food dyed the girls face,
and her eyes fell beneath the grave, IA
therly regard Of the old soldier, as he
released her hand and moved slowly on.
Then she flew to the sidewalk to give
the joyous tidings to mother and friends,
not emitting another meaning glance at
Evan Fauntleroy.
As Gen. Baldwin's eyes turned to that
group of waiting men and women, they
encountered a glowing pair OF black
ones fixed steadily upon him, their own
er standing directly behind Mrs. Gilmor
Gray, and wrapped in a heavy, dark
ulster. A light of recognition passed
over the generals face, and he made
movement to check his horse, seeming
about to speak. But the other man,
with very slightest shake of his head,
put his finger carelessly upon his lip,
and the federal COMMUNICATIVE look of
recognition on his face changing to
one of contempt-turned his eyes
toward the prisoners once more, riding
slowly onward. AS he passed out OF
view, his mute interlocutor raised his
hat gracefully, saying over that lady's
shoulder:
ga very sad spectacle, my dear Mrs
Gray!''
Turning quickly at the words, the
matron started as her glance encoun
tered the placid one of Pcyton Fitz
hugh.
"a piteous spectacle, indeed" she be
gan, earnestly; but her younger daugh.
ter, coming up at the instant, looked
full at the spy as she finished for her:
And some of them are-Virginians!"
eyes; that tall, coatless youth looks
like one" he replied, unperturbed, but
with meaning glance that brought
the blood to her cheek.
Como, mamma, sister, we are vast
ing time" Bessie turned her back alb
ruptly on her handsome "Dr. Fell"
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WHAT TO WEAR AT BREAKFAST.

Suggestions for Inexpensive and Appro.
pirate Gowns.
From time immemorial women have
been besought to preside at their break
fast tables in becoming gowns and
neatly-combed hair. They have been
told how the impression a man carries
away from home with him makes or
mares his day. And they have turned
upon their advisers with cold scorn and
implied that giving good counsel was
an easier thing than to dress well when
six children and one man had to be
sent off for the day and one breakfast
prepared.
The breakfast gown for the ordinary
woman who has to get breakfast should
not be Of any wooden stuff. Wool man.
ages to absorb the odor Of everything
flying, and to be unsightly in q very
co1ored print Or gingham is not an at-
tractive object when the snow Is fall.
ing and the winds are bowling.
One woman has solved the problem
Of morning dresses to her own salts
faction. She has several gray-blue.
plain gray and plain brown ginghams
of the quality that costs about thirty
cents yard. These colors are all dark
enough to be appropriate for winter,
They are all made in exactly the same
way. A pointed yoke with piping Of
red on the brown and gray and Of
white on the blue, and turned down
collar, a gathered waist, full skirt,
trimmed with bias folds, piped, full
sleeves and piped cuffs, form very
neat costume. She furthermore adorns
herself with soft wash silk tie of
white or red, and looks absolutely
dainty and fresh every morning in the
week, although she has to cook the
breakfast.-ChicagoT Tribune.