Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1896-07-16

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with a western man as our leader. a
character, an orator of unquestioned
ability; full of western ideas that strike
nearest the hearts of the common peo-
pie; free from MugWumpery and jim
goism, and a man that cannot be con-
trolled by corporations, goldbugs and
the monopolies Of the east We have
now, for the first time in the history
of our independence, nominee from
west of the Mississippi river, and have
the blessed privilege of choosing for
the chief magistracy of America either
man who is for the interest OF the
common people. or for one who is for
the interest of the rich and who caters
to corporations and monopolists
through the disguise of the so-called
protection system.
Protection used to. but it don't go
now. A vote for Mckinley in uphold
ing this latter class, and a vote for
William j. Bryan will be for the inter-
ests of the toiling masses; and If we
can break the, ice. as it were, by elect
ing Bryan and Sewall, next November,
course in holding the balance of power.
which they have held for century
not only in politics. but everything
else.
And while We Missourians deplore
the defeat of our favorite son, '.Silver
Dick" the Great Commoner, we have,
however, his equal on all questions of
| vital interest now before the American
people. We have for our considera-
ton strictly gold standard, rich
| mans choice. and one who favors
both metals at parity with each other.
Which will we take? This is the
question on which the line of battle
will be fought to a finish. This is how
the Charlton County BrunSUicker sums
up the g. o. p.'s general manager and
domineering dictator's, Mr.. Mark Han
mas, prominence:
MARK Hanna figured rather prom
inently in notifying Mckinley of his
nomination. Hanna arranged the
whole affair. Hanna led the way to
the train. Hanna led the procession
up to McKinley's house. where Hanna
started the speaking and after its close.
Hanna was master of ceremonies. At
ter the notables, Hanna led the way
to a tent where Hanna presided over
the free lunch paid for by Hanna. At
ter speech by orator Hanna general
manager Hanna conducted the crowd
safely back to Cleveland. Great is
Hannai What could his great Napo-
leon do without him?"
Next Sunday evening will be child
ren's day at the III. E. church, and we
understand an elegant programme is
arranged for the occasion, and a rare
treat In store for those who attend.
Michael keenan, and Miles Kane
wish your correspondent to express
their sincere gratitude to the good peo-
pie of Graniteville for their kindly
treatment and assistance for their
mothers during their late illness, and
who have recently been borne to their
last resting place.
Our town was all agog yesterday
over the arrival of some of Uncle Sam S
men that were callers at the Cabin ,
Captains Hunter and West and Maj.
Keys, with their Military Band of 81,
of Jefferson Barracks, but who are
now sojourning III the Valley, visited
our town Monday and were guests of
Mr.. E. M. Smiths The Thomsons,
Turner'S aud Shapleighs, Arcadia Val
ley summer resorters, also spent the
evening at the Cabin. and were right
royalty entertained by that good host
and hostess whose hospitality is un-
bounded. The band discoursed some
elegant music during their short stay
that was highly appreciated; the only
bad feature was that it did not last
long enough.
Through the kindness of Vice-Presi-
dent E. NJ. Smith of the Syenite Gran
lite Company, work was suspended
during the afternoon So that their en-
ployes might share the musical treat,
such as has never before been heard
in our little hamlet.
July IA. 1896. CAP.