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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
a TYPICAL CONSERVATIVE.

His wife said that Jones was CONSERVE
tive"
And think he was: at least 1 win give
To Jones the benefit Of ev'ry doubt
And every trick of tongue, to help him out.
And say when men his memory revf1e:
80, speak not thus of him. IT was his style:
He was conservative.
He titled his acres with the poorest tools.
He took no weekly papers. and the schools
Would all have closed could he but had his
way,
The buildings gone to wreck. TT doesn't
pay,
He said. Ito cram the children's heads
with stun.
If they can read and write, why, that's
enough
o, thought conservative!
bent,
What though he scraped and grasped for
ev'ry cent,
Not always caring for the wrong or right
So long as gold and silver was in sight,
What mattered it to him what men might
say
About. or to him. this was e'er his way:
He was conservative.
He worked his wife to death. in doors and
She was mortgage LITTER" there's no
doubt.
Then Jones worked on alone, oeWa1ilng
fate
That had deprived him of a running mate.
Till finally there came the fatal blow
Un innovations he b'ueved not, you know.
Being conservative)
'-The roads must be improved" somebody
said.
'-The roads," cried Jones, why, sir, you're
madt
The roads is good enough jest as they air:
To fix 'em we've got sods an dirt to spare.
My father and gran father drove afore,
And /, till now, and can drive 'em more,
I'm SO conservative
such tax, If laid. would be perfect steal
In Unrest of the dude that rides wheel
A benefit, no faint. that's what say;
We amt a-gettin' nothin' fur our hay,
And list suppose we could draw bigger
loads
More hay won't grow because we've got
good roads:
It's too conservative.
In spite of all that Neighbor Jones could
do
The roads were rounded up, stone-surfaced
too:
The farmers drew their loads of grain that
way,
The roads were lined with wheels and
buggies gay
Land owners paid their tax, well satisfied.
And Jones paid his; then went to bed and
died
An act conservative.
VIII Templer, in Orange Judd Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
RIBBONS MUCH WORN.
Csed With Chiffon Their Eject IL Very
Pretty.

Used with Ch1nOn Their Eject Ii very
Pretty.
Ribbons are always a godsend to
women who have to consult economy,
and as this year everything is to be
ribboned there is much to be thankful
for. A big black satin bow on the
side breadth of a skirt, fresh ribbon
and belt collar often makes it possible
to wear a gown that looked very
shabby and forlorn. Black ribbons
are particularly good. and a light
waist that is not really soiled, but has
become dulled and faded, can be made
very presentable with collar, belt.
cuffs and band down the front of
broad, black satin ribbon. The full
effects also make it possible to substi-
tute fresh piece Of silk for one that
is soiled or faded; while added bits of
fancy trimming never look out of place
in this age of the world, when there
seems to be no possible raison d'etre
for anything, particularly SO as dress
Is concerned
A touch of bright color will often go
further to brighten up a dark gown
that looks dull and old than will any
thing else. Yellow in the spring of
Tie year. TC0 III Tic uSGd " DC
thought the correct thing. Now either
color is used at either time They
both work good results Velvet is
preferable to satins for autumn wear
in trimmings, be it understood, but it
will be harder to choose becoming
shades in it. as there is much less rari-
ty of coloring. In red the cerise or
cherry shades is preferable to the ma
genta, which has lost its popularity
mercifully for most women, for she
who finds magenta becoming is not met
with oftener than once in lifetime
n. Y. Sun
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Boa. H.ve Come Baek.

Boas have come back. not only in
fur, but in chiffon. ribbon and feath-
ers The last named are now quite
short in some cases. and have for
fastening = little fur head such rs .
mink to hold them close to the throat
Even the chiffon boas have these little
heads as q finish. When chiffon col
lars are short they often terminate in
a huge chou on each side eff the throat.
from which long ends stream down to
the waist, or even to the knees Com
b'ned with the material Itself, one
often sees = bunch of leaves and bright
berries or flowers adding to the size OF
tho chou Somewhat In keeping with
the long-ended boas are the bows
which are worn ON the shoulders. from
which the ends hang down almost to
the hem of the dresA-N. 7. Recorder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
THE IDEAL GUEST.
Knows When to BE Blind and Deaf G,
What Ii Goiug On.

Knows When to Re Blind and Deaf to
What Il Goiug On.
The ideal guest ought to bring some
thing new and entertaining to the
family resources from books, or
thought, or observation, and not be SO
selfishly absorbed in her own enjoy
ment as to fail to do her part toward
Frightening the breakfast table chat
and the freside gatherings
It is related of an American girl that
she was once in such a tremor of de-
light at being assigned place at table
next to a great English poet that she
could scarcely keep from tears, but the
only word which the great man adj
dressed to her during the meal was
the remark that he '1iked his
mutton in chunks" On the con-
trarv. we continually have new
stories of the gracious affability and
delightful companionship of Phillips
Brooks, and his genial qualities as a
guest, which endeared him to every
member of the happy households that
received him into this circle.
The wise guest knows when to be
blind and deaf. when to ignore things,
and when to disappear. She respects
the family privacy and preserves her
own. She knows when her visit is
ended, and does not allow herself to
be persuaded into vacillation.
An amusing story is told of Miss
Milford, who, with her sister. had
been making a lengthy visit to some
friends. After the ladies were actual
IL in the coach. their host. in taking
leave, expressed polite regrets that
they could not remain longer.
"Oh," said Miss Milford, 'fbut we
can. just as we'll as not" and to the
dismay of the too courteous host they
descended and the visit was prolonged
for weeks
One thing is so obvious it seems in
credible that well-bred people should
neglect it, and that is the courtesy OF
Immediately writing to your hostess
upon reaching home, announcing your
safe srrival, and expressing your ap-
probation of her hospitality.
A colored brother once prayed with
much fervor that he and his fellow
suppliants might be forgiven for .the
sins they had committed. and the sins
they had omitted" When we look
back over our summer visits. and are
compelled to acknowledge that we
have come short of being ideal guests,
let this last at least be among "the
aims we have omitted."-Emily Hunt
ington Miller, in Chautauquan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
cricket Prise. i. s.ns.-


Prizes of pigs and kegs of salt beef
are the objects for which the Samoans
play cricket The game, which is en-
livened by the music of . native band.
takes large number of players. some-
times thirty or forty being entered on
a side. The Samoans have also taken
kindly to large boats built after Euro
pean models. and these have almost
entirely taken the place OF the large
canoes In which they formally tras-
eIed. Instead of working. the men
use a large part of their time IN trav-
cling in these boats from island TO
island. talking politics Some OF the
boats require thirty or forty oars Tor
propulsion, and are between seventy
and eighty feet long, the latest addi-
ton to the fleet measuring one hum
dred feet in length.-N. 7. Tribune
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17


PROVED AT ANNUAL BEES.
thing. He lays the foundation for a
good road system in his district. But,
bless you. he renders himself so un-
popular by his industry and his ambi-
ton that he is never permitted to hold
Office the second time, and the follow
ing year an easy, sociable man who is
fond of rest and gossip has charge OF
the highways.
It's a real pity that these very restful
summer highway visiting bees are to
pass away, but the fact is, the world is
becoming so utiiitarian and practical
that it now demands something tangi-
BILE in the way of results in road MAX
ing.
And it is consolation TO think that
when good roads make it possible and
pleasant for people living in the coun-
try to get together wherever and when
ever they choose to do SO. the desire to
hold these once-a-week social highway
reunions will have passed away.-Good
Roads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Perhaps the oldest thing in priso

Perhaps the oldest thing in prison
methods in the always novel west Is
the treatment OF inmates of the coun-
ty Jail at Cathlamei, Ore Three times
a day, every day in the week. they
are taken out of Jail and escorted to
the dining-room of one of the several
restaurants and hotels in town. and
there they take their meals in more
comfort and ease than many OF the
people who have to work for the priv
ilege of eating. The keepers OF res
taurants and hotels refused to make
bids for furnishing food to the Jail,
and this picnic for the prisoners is the
result.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

Great improvements have been re-
Gently made at the mouth of the river
vistula. The old branch into the Bal
tic has been Strengthened and short
ened from ten miles to four and hall,
and the channel broadened by shifting
a dixie on the left bank six miles fur
thur west The Danzig branch is shut
off by a lock- The changes make the
river more accessible, and at the same
time will prevent destruction by floods
The work cost fFe million dollars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Terror. of tn. swordfs.h.

The capture and landing in Portland
of two hundred and eighty-one big
swordfish by the schooner Albert Black
in the last i've weeks was not effected
without some pretty narrow escapes
from the swords of the fierce fish. Dur
ing the last trip. when one hundred
and nineteen fish were caught. one
doay was pierced three times by the
swords Once the sword went up close
TO a mans back. OF course, his escape
from serious injury or death was mar
row one. In another boat one of the
swords came up SO close to q mans foot
that it passed between his trousers and
his oil skins and ripped the latter clear
mp to the hip On the previous trip
four swords pierced the boats, making
EIGHT swords in all-Bostou Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Like /. venomous serpent

Hidden in the grass, malaria but waits our
approach, to spring at and fasten its fangs
upon us. There is, however, certain anti
dote to its venom which renders 1t poweriess
for evil Hostetterss Stomach Bitters Is this
acknowledged and world famed specific, and
it is, besides this, thorough curative for
rheumatism. dyspepsia, liver complaint, con-
stipation, La grippe and nervousness In con-
vafescence and age it is very serviceable. !.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
The Circumstances

Miss Amy-Of course you are familiar
with Longfellow's poem, To Stay at
Home Is Best"
Dolly-Yes, Miss Amy, and I think he
must have written it just after return
ing from a summer outing.-Tammany
Times,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
just Like . Man.

Mrs. FozzletoD-George. tomorrow
is mommer,s birthday, and think we
ought to give her something. You
must remember she has been with us
ten weeks now.
Fozzleton-Yes; let us give her send
of.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

DENVER, Sept l0.-My journey. from
Chicago was over the Chicago, Burlington
aged systems in the country. should says
judging by the civility of the employees, the
comfort experienced, the excellence Of It,
roadbed, and the punctuality of arrival
actually reached Denver ahead of time. The
Burlington Route is also the best 70 St
Paul, Minneapolis, Omaha and Kansas City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
SMOOTHING THE SOIL.

A Device Whose Construction Is Explained
by the Cut.
In the garden we want the surface as
fine and smooth and mellow as we can
get it, and this even for crops, such as
tomatoes, potatoes, etc, which can be
and are usually planted as field crop
Appearance counts for something, es.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Stark Mad.

Lawyer-Did you examine this lady
carefully before certifying that she
was insane?
Physician-Yes, sir. / asked her
age, and she made herself out two years
older than she was--N. Y. Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Very Glazing Mark.

Hotel Porter-There's no danger, sir
better keep your head in, sir.
Frightened Guest-Why?
Porter-Itis 50 red, sir, I'm afraid
the fremen1l turn the hose on it, sir
Chicago Record
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Groundless Fears.

The Philanthropist-In giving you
that quarter, sir. I'm afraid I've be-
friended a hard drinker.
The Beneficiary - You're mistaken
this time, sir; drinking is one of the
easiest things I do.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

IT is now stated that the Argentine
republic win be able to furnish moro
wheat for expectation than was pre-
viously expected It is thought that
the exports win exceed 35,OO0, 900
buohela.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Climbing Right Up.

Bumpus-Zigzags is making money
| hand over fist.
McSmith-What is he doing now?
Bumpus-He is on the stage as pro-
| fessional rope climber. = Brooklyn
| Eagle
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

By all means let us have good roads
for the farmer. for the merchant. for
the wheelmen, for the pedestrians, for
everybody Ellen F. Pratt, editor
Health and Dress.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

BKEcHAM's PILLS for constipation 1Oc and
sc. Get the book tfree1 atyour drugRisto
and go by il Annual sales 6,00O, coo boxes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

ssDD your uncle remember you in hin
willf, eyes, dear old fellowl He left mo
his best wishes IN special codicil ~
Harper's Bazaar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Costly Education.

Mrs. Nurich-Youc can't think, Brother
Caleb, what an expense it Is been to us,
learning Amelia to play the pianner.
Brother Caleb tdolefu1ly)-It can't
compare with what had to pay ont
when George was learning to play the
races And he didn't learn much,
either.-Puek
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

Anyone may do . casual act of
good nature; but . continuation OF
them shows it raxt Of the tenperar
mant-SteEne
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

ST WILL kill him." cried the poet, ssif I
have to tie him fast and read him to death
with one of my own sonnets.n-Harper's
Bazaar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

SERVANT apply ing for placel--s.And /
shal require tho address Of your last serv-
ant-ssWhy, to get your character IRON her. :
OF urse.o-Judy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

In case of doubt In q Kentucky poker
game always draw both guns.-Washingto
Post
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

How FAST we learn in . day Of sorrow.-
81, Bonar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

Uncle Ito disreputable nephew Yon
have got to be no better than common
begga. Hardly day passes that you
don't come TO me and borrow money.
Thank heaven, You are my only neph-
ew, and wish didn't have you-
Nephew am q better man, uncle,
than you are. So far from wishing you
dead, wish I had Eve or sir more such
uncles.-Texas SiftingA
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17

.sIsx'r that a new ringi" ssIt's new to
me."-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-10-17
Poands-and PoasAs

Grocer Ito new boyH See, now. II
you can lift this fifty pound bag of
flour.
New Boy-No, sir, can't
Grocer Thought you said You could
carry fifty pounds?
New Boy-But this wasn't weighed
ON your scales Chicago Record
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-05

THE bill introduced by Representa-
tive Guttersen, to place all roads and
bridges with the town under the man.
agement Of the board of supervisors of
the town, has passed both houses of
the legislature and received the sig
nature of the governor, and is now a
law. 1t leaves it optional with towns
whether they will adopt this system
or not, so that people can do just what
they please in the matter. The FREE
PRESS believes the law is good one,
and that good results will come from
it's adoption by the towns. Where
adopted it will give chance for some
thing practical and business-like in
the way of Matchmaking being done,
and if successful in any town where
adopted, it's spread will be rapid and
certain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-05
WANTS A NEW CONSTITUTION

Representative Staples has intro
duced a resolution in the house in
structing the judiciary committee of
that body to prepare bill providing
for constitutional convention. In
speaking of his reasons for this,move,
Mr.. Staples said:
| am in favor of a constitutional
convention. | believe we need it, but
[ do not want to make it a personal
matter. If | had introduced the bill
myself it would probably have been
necessary to revamp it anyway, so at
this time in the session a bill would
have had little chance for passage,
but if the full judiciary committee
introduces the measure under in
Structions from the house we will
stand chance of having the law en-
acted at this session. | think we need
revision of the constitution as soon
as possible. If we wait until next
session it would be at least three
years before we could secure the re-
vision, and as there will undoubtedly
be reappOrtiOnment at the next ses-
sion, it would undoubtedly be post
pOned longer than that. In my opin-
ion, we should have the convention
before the reapportionment. This bill,
if introduced and passed, will, of
course, do away with the senate bill
for a revision of the statutes, and if
that senate bill is passed, there will be
no constitutional revision at once. |
do not believe this is the proper time
for the revision of the statutes.
should favor holding the cOnStitu-
tional convention next fall or early
the following spring, in order that the
constitution adopted by that cOnyen-
tion might be submitted to the peo-
pie at the next election. 1 favor a
large and thoroughly representative
convention, but the provisions of the
bill, If we are to have bill, will be in
the hands of the committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-05

The Minneapolis Journal says the
present legislature is making good
record as to legislative expenses as
compared with the session of 1893, the
expenses of which showed a decrease
of over $40, 900 over those of the Demo
Pop legislature of 1891. 1t has re-
ceived from the state treasurer the
figures for the first so days of the
present session, which are S97, 459 .63,
as against Sl02,251.70 for the like
period two years ago, or saving OF
81, 792.07. If this record is kept up to
the end, it will surpass any legislative
record the state has ever had. C.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-05

THE LIE Sueur Sentinel, Demo
cratic paper, comments as follows on
the suggestion which has been made
of Senator Davis, of this state, as a
presidential candidate:
Whether it be true or not, it is re-
ported that Hon. @. X. Davis, ouI
senior United States senator, will be a
candidate before the next national
Republican convention for the presi-
Dental nomination. II it be true,
and he has only the State of Mime.
sofa behind him with eighteen votes,
it will be an honor as worthily be.
slowed as any that has ever fallen to
the lot of a MinneSotian. The Re-
publican party of this state can make
no better disposition Of their favor
than by comforting it upon our distin-
guished fellow-citizen. Nor is it at
all likely that his candidacy would
rest there. 1t is high time that a
presidential candidate should be taken
from beyond the Mississippi, and from
this vast region Senator Davis would
find cordial support.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-05
LAND GRANT SQUABBLE.

1t Is Made Special Order for Monday
Afternoon.
The senate started off the session
with a debate on the question of COM
mencing the daily sessions at $50 in
the morning instead of 10. The Hen
nepin delegation registered kick and
Senator Stebbins' 9:30 resolution was
overwhelmingly voted down.
S. F. 400, to define what constitutes a
legal newspaper, was recommended for
passage.
S. f. 375, providing for the forfeiture
of the rights of the Hastings and Da-
kota Railway company to select or &C
quire title to any of the public lands OF
the state, was taken up and caused con-
siderable debate. It was made a
special order for Monday afternoon
A Few Bills Killed.
S. f. 333, the senate chinch bug bill,
was recommended for an indefinite
postponement, as similar bill from the
house has already passed the senate.
S. F. 225, changing the name of the
state reform school and providing for q
state agent to look after graduates, was
recommended for passage.
S. f. 1874, to establish state board OF
embalming, was recommended for in
definite postponement, as was also S. f.
43S, relating to clerks of the district
courts. The following bills were
recommended to pass:
Apportioning the gross earnings tax.
Ozmun's civil service bill.
Allowing national building and loar
associations to receive deposits.
Providing for the publication of annual
statements by villages and towns
Legalizing conveyances executed by
married women.
To allow cemeteries to own more thar
100 acres of land.
To limit the time to begin actions
against sureties on bonds to two years.
Amending the mechanics lien law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-04-05

have agreed among themselves and
with the farmers that after January
1st, 1896, they will not sell on credit
any corn, hay, oats, potatoes, peas, or
similar products to any farmer. The
soil is we'll adapted for growing food
products, and the idea is to put the
farmer under the stern necessity OF
raising such crops. The merchants
also agreed to give no credit to the
farmer whose efforts shall not be
turned to food crops and raising at
home all he needs for his home sup
plies. At the same time they pledge
themselves to do all in their power to
develop home market for all agricul-
tural products, and that they will buy
the surplus products of corn, oats, hay,
bacon, tallow, hides, etc. The farmers
are a party to these agreements, and
the date for the rule against such
credits has been fixed a year ahead, so
that every farmer may this year turn
his attention to producing what food
products he will want for next winter
and spring. 1t is very sensible form
of cooperation, especially in a coun-
try where the custom is to mortgage
the crop before it is planted and have
it all consumed before it is harvested"
The bane of the agricultural portions
of the South has been cotton only, as
that of the Northwest has been wheat
only. These two Mississippi counties
will find the dawn of prosperity, if
they follow out the details of the
above compact.