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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
Fool Taxation in Switzerland.

During recent discussion of the
graduated tax extortion, q contempt
rary reminded us that the plan had
been tried in Switzerland and worked
admirably, giving general satisfaction.
This we did not believe, as human
nature is much the same all over the
world, and thrifty citizens do not like
to submit to confiscation through gov
ernmental tyranny, whether they live
in Kentucky or Kamschatka. But not
having reveled Of late in the attractions
of Alpine attitudes or the seductive
study of Swiss craftsmanship, we
could not for the moment authoritative
1y deny that bold extortion was popular
among the rich men of that republic.
The Boston Weekly Review, however,
has important information on the oper-
alton of graduated taxation in Switzer-
land. The facts are gathered from an
official report from the British legation
in Berne. By the way, it is only In
certain cantons that this system of
progressive taxation exists, and it is
the most thoroughly developed in
Vaud.
In this canton, then, we must look
for great and general prosperity if the
graduated tax theorists are correct.
But what do we find? We quote from
the Review:
1.-THE fiscal gain is more than counter
balanced by depreciation in land values
and injury to local trade. Wealthy
families have left the canton, while
many regularly close their houses for
nine months in the year in order to
evade the law. Foreigners too, are less
and less anxious to reside in the canton.
The consequence Of all this is that
many properties have deprecated fifty
per cent and that trade suffers greatly.
1t is significant that the proposals of
the radicals to introduce the Vaud sys-
tenn into Berne was rejected by the
people on referendum by an over
whelming majority" A fine object
lesson for the pseudo-tax reformers to
master.
The effect of the fool tax laws, such
as Vaud enacted, would be substantial
ly the same elsewhere. Taxing thrift
in behalf of thriftlessness is as pre-
posterous as it is dishonest. No COM
munity can afford to discourage enter
prise-the pursuit of gain in the varied
avenues of human activity. BY doing
this it simply invites the dry rot.
Let New York make no such blunder
as has been committed by this un-
fortunate Swiss canton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
NEW JERSEY.

Aanuaa Rsport stats Dssra = xsHnsssa
I'm theory this system (the prsssat>
seems just, simple and essy e spxllc.r
ton, but the fact = y - ~
hroIren down a useless, bscausa. ~ to
universal testimony o. svsry stAts r.
the union, IL u m absolute impce.lbu-
ity 70 apply IL 70 the complsx soci.! O.
Rsnixation Of the present timas with e.
many kinds and CLASSES Of property 40
a1mnet endless variety Of circumstancee.
enhancing or Diminishing the values @
property, with the opportunities our
social system offsrs and presents q mo-
ing from the assessorD much valus0 ac
property, which escapes Axation wholly
or In part
The state board Of taxstion has gwen
the system Of taxation In use IN sns
various states OF the American union
much careful study and research. 70
gether with the official reports and cur
rent literature on this subject OF taxar
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
Law. Should Not Keep Land Vacant

A measure enabling owners Of land.
situated within the limits OF any Dor.
Qugh Of this commonwealth and
used exclusively for farming pur-
poses, to have such land detached
from said boroughs, is pending In the
legislature at Harrisburg. It's enact
ment into law would check the growth
and improvement Of scores Of towns in
the state and establish . precedent for
similar legislation affecting cities
The bill ought to be killed at once.
It has no merit and II passed would i'm
volve fragrant injustice to every bor~
ough in which Glands used exclusively
for farming purposes" may be held.
For the object of the proposed act isob-
viously to permit the owners Of such
lands to escape taxation for borough
purposes They now pay their share
into the borough treasury, but under
this measure they would rid themselves
OF that burden while retaining all the
advantages which public improvements
and the growth Of population contrib
ute to the ownership Of land.
It will not be pretended by the advo-
Gates Of the bill that the lands which it
is designed to affect will not share
equally with all other lands In the benz
eft of public improvements and the adj
vance of population. Then why should
they not contribute equally TO the pub
lie revenue?
The measure ought to be entitled IAN
act for the purpose of enabling certain
land owners to escape their fair share
Of taxation and to retard the growth OF
certain boroughs by enabling certain
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
"Economy Is WeaIsh. !.

Dimon Banks TO profisats sonl
Your extravagance i unpardonabla
Center BanlxsWell. Sir, hay@
thought up scheme ~ which 80
save n 900.
Dimon-R Really! What = IN 81
Genter- You givs me : hundxea
thousand now and ia Davo - -
herit1uce tax
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
Fatal us. Of Language

He-Deah me, don't You know. Miss
sSweetbriar, that when the electric cav
struck me it knocked me silly?
She-Poor fellow, and you have neve,
Gooovered from it.-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
DEFINING his sta6us.

s.You're friend of the SprigginI
family, arc you not?''
mo, sir. I'm poor relation Of the
Spriroins family. CHICAGO Tribune
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04
Making Thorn Pay for Privileges.

The Connecticut Puritans used to
tar every church member and devote
the proceeds to supporting the minis-
ter. This did not unduly encourage de-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-04

IT is absolutely certain also, that the
burden Of local taxation all over the
land has growp for years past enor-
mously heavier, and that beneficial re-
sults are ridiculously ont Of proportion.
There's 3 warm time preparing for
somebody Z. Commercial Adver-
tissx
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
FOOT BINDING.


Y III tSc " tiht
Proof that the Chinese woman is not
a or-OurIcned slave we find In the
custom OF foOt-binding. This heathen-
'sh attempt TO improve on Gods best
work of creation is said by one tradi-
lion to have begun with Pan Eel, a
concubine of the Chi dynasty, 5ol A
d., and by another to have begun with
Vas Niang, beautiful coneubine OF the
nasty, 975 A. D.. whose feet were
"cramped in the semblance of new
moon" Tradition also says that it
originated with beautiful princess
who had club feet, and by resorting to
this method completely concealed her
deformity Still another tradition says
it was resorted to by crusty husband
to keep his wife from going a-gad-
ding" and as it worked so well, it was
resorted to by by others, until, becoming
fashion, it was adopted by all. Where
ever the custom may have originated,
it is but little worse than the custom
Of Indies lacing in civilized countries,
and adds as little in beauty to the per-
son on whom it is practiced. The best
evidence attributes il to Vas Niang.
The evils of foot binding-as, indeed
the evils of anything that interferes
with the natural development OF what
God pronounced good-could not per-
haps be exaggerated, but the pain con-
nected with it might be, and perhaps
has been. There is pain, great pain,
when the feet is first bound; but if we
Judge from what we see about us every
day, namely, little girls at play, and
little beggar girls running about us on
the street begging for cash--for the
beggars bind their fcct-we are COM
PEELED to say that it looks as II the pain
connected with it is not severe. 1t is
perhaps somewhat similar to that con-
nected with thestraightening Of a club
foot; and as the bandages are not taken
off at night, there is perhaps not much
more pain suffered from it during a
whole lifetime than that suffered by
our ladies who wear tight shoes.
" ullC WO NouNl llOL SAuBRViubO phS
pains OF foot binding, it is only just to
say that nothing can be said in Its favor.
II no doubt adds to women's beauty in
the eyes Of the Chinese, for it is an all
but universal custom, but it takes away
all Of her grace OF movement and much
of her usefulness She is compelled TO
walk on her heels, her knees being en-
tirely stiff. 1t impairs her usefulness
especially among the country people,
for she helps to plant and harvest the
grain; but as mother, which is her
principal business, it matters little
whether she can walk or not Indeed
wealthy ladies usually have a woman
on each side OF them to support them;
though this is the result of fashion as
much as weakness. Isaac I. Head
Hand in Harper's Bazaar.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
He Showed Signs.

A certain congressman, famous prin-
cipally for his untidyness, was in one
of his districts making speech. During
the day a couple from up the creek saw
him on the street corner.
who's that, Hiram?" inquired the
wife, who was interested in all the
sights.
"Why, Martha" was the reply, don't
you know him, He's our congress
man."
Ugh" she exclaimed uppishly, she
wears powerful dirty shirt"
I'm course, in course" said her hus-
band; "but Martha, he's gotto do some
thin, to show he's a congressman. -
Detroit Free Press
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the tasee, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures kabitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE KY NEW YORK NY
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
NEW BUSINESS FOR WOMEN.
A Bright and Pretty One Can Make Hei
Way Where Nan Would Fail.

A Bright and Pretty One Can Make Her
Way Where Nan Would Fail.
She was bright and pretty, and she
dropped into a lawyers Office the other
day and asked for work.
What can you do?"
Anything n woman of ability can
do, and more than most men,"
Great opinion of yourself, young
woman said the elderly lawyer pres
emit Perhaps you think you could
serve this summons|'
q might, said she. May look at
it? Yes, win" 80
b, III yon do that youH be doing some
thing we've all been trying to do for a
week, Hes a slippery fellow and his
people arc well posted However you
may try it. You can afford to lose a
little conccit,' and the lawyer smiled
grimly. ... ED. .--.....
At 10 o'clock the next morning the
Office door was opened and the bright
young woman walked in again
Thought you'd give it up, Ell?
Found him too slippery for you?
Thought So
"Thc paper is served" said she
1t was her turn to smile now and she
did it. The lawyer swung around in
his chair ....
SERVED the deuce? How'd you do
it?'
"Oh, it was simple enough. called
at his place of business, looked around,
priced some materials, and then asked
if he was in.
No said the salesman, but | can
do as we'll
81 think not ] said quietly. He
has always served me before and lie I'M
dcrstands just what ! want
"oh, in that case you might cali at
his house lie will be in to dinner
II did call at his house, dressed in my
best, card case in hand. sent in my
card and he appeared promptly.
Mr.. -? said /, rising.
"Yes You wished TO see Inc on
business9
az hear you are interested in prop
erty in - street?
Yes
We'll. have a paper which will iu-
terest you concerning it. offering him
the summons, which he took with n
smile lie looked at it and turned
crimson. So did l. Nothing was said.
He controlled his temper and accom-
panied me to the door,"
Another field open to women" was
the lawyers only commcnt.-Kansas
City Mail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
Yours respectfully,
UcH LQJ7ozoat, NMlAz.N
Suspension Bridge, N. Y. ~
BlSMARCK'S BLUNTNESS.


IL Characteristic Reply of the Iron Chau-
cellor to Jules Favre at Versailles.
A new story about Bismarck-the
great Bismarck we used to KNOWS
something of rarity This has never
appeared in type before. 1t was at
Versailles in that fateful February OF
1871, when Paris had just capitulated,
and the spokesman of victorious Ger
many and humbled France were hag-
Cling over tAe bargain of peace. 1t
was already apparent that finance was
to play prominent part in the settle
ment, and some of the ablest and strong
est fnanciers of Berlin and Frankfort
had, been brought westward to Yer.
sailles for counsel and assistance. At
their head was Herr Schwabach, the
leading brain in the great Bleichroder
combination, but even he shrank from
the responsibility of managing alone so
vast a transfer of coined wealth as was
contemplated, and urged that .:::s
father-in-law, Alexander Mendel whom
he regarded rs the astutest and most
capable money manager in Europe,
should be sent for from London. This
was done, and old Mr.. Mendel attended
the conferences held between the par
ties to the negotiations
1t was at one of these that Bismark.
pressed bluntly to name the minimum
war indemnity which the new German
empire would consent to take, blurted
out these tremendous words, Cling
milliards" There was dead silence for
moment. Then Jules Favre, spring
ing to his feet, poured out rhetorical
and imprisoned protest against this
vast eXaction. "Havc you reflected"
he asked, what such sum of money
five thousand million really means?
Why, sir, our common mortality, had
been born on the very first day of our
Christian era, rnd had ever since gone
on night and day putting franc pieces
one by one on pile he would not even
by this time have got such mass to-
gether as you demand"
Bismarck merely smiled, and laid his
big hand on the London fnanciers
shoulder THAT is very interesting,
about the Christian era man, but my
friend, Mr.. Mendel, is jew lie had
been counting franc pieces four thous'
and years before your fellow began, SO
you see it is all right. IN. Y. Times.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
Just the Thing.

This is an expression the travelling public
generally use when they find something
that is exactly what they want. This expires.
SION applies directly. to the Wisconsin
Central Lines, which is now admitted by
all to be "The Route" from Chicago to st,
Paul, Minneapolis, Ashland, Duluth and all
points in the Northwest. Their double daily
train service and fine equipment offers in
ducement which cannot be surpassed.
This is the only line running both through
Pullman First Glass and Tourist Sleepers
from Chicago to Pacific Coast Points with
out change.
For full information address your nearest
ticket agent or Jas. c. Pond, Gen. Pass. and
Tkt. Agt., Chicago, Ill.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
Varying Temperature In Ice.

The expression ''as cold rs ice," is
often heard, but not many who employ
it are aware that it is n very irlctcr-
inmate one. Soine ice is much colder than
other ice. All water under similar con-
ditions freezes at the same tempera-
ture, but when the thermometer falls far
below the freezing point it seems to eff
feet the ice, as that formed when tho
temperature is very low is much firmer
than is that which congeals little be-
low freezing point, and 1t takes a great
deal more heat to melt a lump of SINH
lar size. Anyone can test this by placing
a piece of northern lake ice before u
stove alongside 4 lump formed here -
81 louis Post Dispatch.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

l have always been prciudiced against
the use of patent medicines "a failure
peculiar to the members of my profcs-
SION, but here was preparation dis
covered by an old and scientific physi-
clan whose wide experience, extending
over many years, had given him excep-
tional advantages for treating disease
successfully. Was it not, then, posi-.
BILE that he had found cure where
others had failed? | determined to test
the matter. -..,. .....
Shortly after arriving at this conclu-
sion % young man came to consult me
who had been great sufferer from
Kidney and Liver troubles for many
years. He had been treated by mum.
Der of our leading physicians without
obtaining any relief, and came to me as
last resort, though with very little
faith in my ability to effect cure.
prescribed DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
for him, and after taking the first bot
tie his condition was materially i'm
proved. He continued the treatment
until.he had used three'bottles when he
was entirely cured and to-day he is the
picture of robust health and vitality.
Since then | have prescribed Swamp.
Root for a number of my patients, and
always with the most gratifying re.
suits, and nowiI believe it to be tho
best remedy for all Kidney, Liver and
Bladder complaints, both chronic or
acute, known to the world, if not an
actual specific.
With DIR. Kilmer's U. & 0. Auoint-
inent have cured the most stubborn
case of hemorrhoids, or piles, of ten
years standing, which had been pro-
nounced incurable after all the approved
remedies had been tried without avail.
tits needlessto add that experience
has confirmed my entire confidence in
DR.. Kilmer's preparations, which fire.
quently prescribe for my patients and
invariably with the happiest results,
therefore it affords me great pleasure to
most cordially recommend them to suf-
fering humanity and to the medical pro-
fession, as 7 feel sure they will accom-
plish all and even more than is claimed
for them in every instance.
Yours respectfully,
EcN Lzezost, lMMQ
Suspension Bridge, N. Y. p
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
WORDS OF ADVICE
FROM A NOTED PHYSICIAN.
A Former Student OF Sir MorroIl Mac,
49,. keazie, OF London, England.

Every physician of extensive practice
admits the difliculty-nay, almost hope.
lessness--of treating Nephritic Q1idney)
troubles successfully, After seventeen
years experience in praeticing my pro
fession had reached the same conclu,
sion, and that our usual therapeutic
agents were wholly inadequate to cops
with such diseases, when my attention
was called to DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

Husband (irritably)- Can't you re-
member where | said left my glasses
at breakfast this morning? Wife-Tm
sorry, dear, really can't. Husband
(peevishly)-That just shows the for,
getfulncss of you women.-Harvard
Lampoon.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

Clara-Did YOU bring it?

OIdTu-LTIU you UIILN IIs
Mr., Slimpurse-Yes, my love, but
heard a terrible story at the jewelers.
my angel. A wild-eyed, dark-skinned
man is roaming through the country
hunting for a sacred jewel which was
stolen from an Asiatic tribe by an
American tourist, and the half-crazed
fanatic will wade through blood to get
it
Clara-Horrorsl
Mr.. Slimpurse-Yes my sweet; and
so, to avoid all risk, | bought you a
plain gold ring. N. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
Among tho Wide Range of Beuefits

Conferred upon the invalid public by Hostel
cases where the kidneys and bladder arein-
active are conspicuous and amply proven.
An imperfect discharge Of the duties of
these organs is the preliminary, if disre-
garded, of their dangerous disease. The
Bitters will forestall this and avert disaster
Experience has demonstrated this in mum,
berless cases. Malarial, liver, stomach and
bowel disorder also should DO treated with
the Bitters.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

DoRoTHY (aged three, to her older sister,
I'm as tall Us you" MarJorie-"No, you
are not Stand up and see There you only
come up to my mouth" Dorothy |
don't care! I'm as tall the other way-my
feet go down as far as yours"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

DISEASE is unnatural, and is but the proof
that we are abusing Nature. 1t is claimed
that Garfield Tea, a simple herb remedy,
helps Nature TO overcome this abuse.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

THE man or woman who is profitably en-
ployed is generally happy. If you are not
happy it may be because you have not found
your proper work. We earnestly urge all
such persons to write to b. f. johnson q
Co., Richmond, Va, and they can show you
a work in which you can be happy and prof
itably employed.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

A CoUGH, COLD, SORE THROAT shouldnot
be neglected BkowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs
are simple remedy, and give prompt re-
lief Is cts. box.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

LIEUTENANT Cat a fancy ball, to his part
ner)-"Allow me, Miss X, TO admire your
charming little feetl Really, what pity
aw-you haven't four Of them !"-Blumen-
lese.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03
His balance.

Depositor-IIow does my balance
stand this morning?
Cashier--It doesn't stand at all
You've laid it out flat.-Detroit Free
Press ..
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

A BALTIMORE doctor informs us that the
use of starchy foods causes badness. OF
course this also explains the gIoss.-PhilS'
delphia Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

The marincr who scours the seas in III
sorts Of weather needs a great deal Of sand
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

'TnE newspaper of to-day treats man
like llingn at does?n YES; it places a
dozen pages at lis service every morning"
Truth
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

VIsIToR-"How is the suf7ererln Nurse
I'm quite well, thank you.'-Dctron
Tribune
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

TUE thing we grumblo about is often thu.
one that is DONG the most for our good.
RAMS Horn.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

Do As you please, aud in the end you'll
find yourself displeased with what you have
ne.-Truth.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03


and your ~.,,ugh may end in something seri-
GUS. It's pretty sure to, if your blood is poor.
That is just the time and condition that in
vites Consumption The seeds are sown and
it has fastened its hold upon you, before you
know that it is near.
It won't do to trifle and delay, when the
remedy is at hand, Every disorder that can
be reached through the blood yields to DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery For
Severe Coughs, Bronchial, Throat and Lung
Diseases, Asthma, Scrofula in every form,
and even the Scrofulous affection Of the
lungs that's called Consumption, in all its
earlier stages, it is a positive and complete
cure.
1t is tho only blood-cleanser, strength re-
storer, and flesh-builder so effective that it
can be guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit or
cure, in every case, you have your money
back. All medicine dealers have it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

Scales are now made that will
weigh the flame of candle or the
smallest strand OF hair plrcked from
the eyebrow.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

THE poets eye IN Il fine frenzy 70 ling sel
dom makes leu-Strkc B Dston GI2ctte.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

"A fashion journal asserts that the
hoop skirt is coming in again" Queer
that thing that stands out so should
come in too Philadelphia Ledger.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-03-03

ARTHUR - "Say, rapa?" Mr.. Boggs-
"Well!n "When q hole in the ground is
filed up with dirt, what becomes Of the
holeiu