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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
FASHIONABLE SMUGGLING.
Movement on Foot to stop a Widely Prevs

Movement Foot to stop a Widely Preva-
lent Evil
CHICAGO. March iO.-Seventy-five of
the leading retail merchants of Chicago
will hold a meeting this evening at the
Great Northern hotel to form an or
gani+ation, the object of which will be
the prevention of fashionable SNUG
CLING of either well-to-do immigrants
or citizens of this country returning
from European tours. The intention
Is 20 bring influences TO bear on con-
greSs that will secure the passage of
laws that will put an end to the abuse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
MOTHER M'KINLG

Returns to Canton from Her Trip to wash
ingtOn to View the Inauguration.
CANTON, o., March 13.-The' mother
of President Mckinley arrived at home
yesterday. She said she was in good
health and had enjoyed the trip to
Washington and the gorgeous and inn
posing inaugural ceremony as well as
the trip to and from the capitol.
Mother Mckinley was accompanied
by her daughter Helen and Capt. Heis-
land, United States army, who has
been detailed as military aide to the
president,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
Bic speciaIr.

HAS your son any especial talent?''
asked one man.
EYES," replied the other; ST think he's
an inventor"
HAS he invented many things?"
Eyes; most of them reasons why 1
should give him money."-Washington
Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
THE STATE WILL SUE

10 Recover on the Life Insurance Policies
of Its Defaulting Treasurer.
FRANKFORT, Ky, March 10.-xThc
state is preparing suits to recover from
life insurance companies the amount OF
the policies on the life of ex-State
Treasurer Dick Tate, who defaulted for
$3.50, 900. The policies have been kept
up by his daughter and son-in-law.
Tate has not been heard from in eight
years, ana the suit will be brought on
the grouad that the law presumes that
man who disappears seven years Ia
dead.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
EriendIv 0ner.

Lawyer Goodly-What's wrong, old
chap?
Uglimugg@I won kiss from Miss
Purtiest on election; she won't pay up.
Lawyer Goodly-Never mind, old
man; I'll collect it for you.-N. Y.
Truth
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

Mr.. Walker-Yes, l seem 10 have a
curious taste. It is very strange, but
if I think a girl pretty everyone else
is sure to think exactly the reverse.
Miss de Muir latter apause)-Do you
think I am pretty, Mr.. Walker?-Nug-
gets.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
nIh nIrectnru Re-Electe,l.

ST.. louis, March1O At the annual
meeting of the Missouri Pacific rail-
sEay, held in this city, the old board of
directors was reelected. The arrange
nents for the extension of the Iron
Mountain bonds was affirmed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
breaking 1t Gently.

"And how did he die ?' asked the IaSlI
vino had come west to inquire after
hEr husband, who had been lynched.
"Er-by request, ma'am," said the
grntle cowboy, as mildly and regret
fully as pOssible.-Indianapolis Jour
EuI
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
BLOWN TO ATOMS.

A weI-Known Football Player Falls n
Victim to Dynamite.
HILLsBOEo, o., March 12.-James
Madden. aged 20, the well-known full
back of the Hillsboro football team,
was blown to atoms. He was engaged
as time keeper for the Rucker Stone
Quarry Co. \ quantity of dynamite
and can of powder in the Office ex-
ploded. demoEshing the building and
shaking this city to the foundation.
Fortunately the men were all in the
quarry at the time OF the explosion
and escaped injury.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
Can to National Banks.

WASHINGTON. March 12.-The comp
ROLLER of the currency has issued call
for reports of the condition of national
banks at the close of business Tuesday,
March Q.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

To Drill Febitual DrnnI<ards Into DecencY-
ALBANY. y. ", March IA bill has
been introduced in the assembly which
authorizes the city of New York to ap-
propriate 500. 900 for the equipment
and maintenance of a farm colony near
New York city, where habitual drunk
ards and other undesirable citizens
may be sent to be drilled into decency.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
gather ani C:IId Subjected.

BRooKLTN. ~ Y, March O.-Twt
persons were killed and two others
probably fatally wounded in fire in
the G<e-stcry building at Auburn place
and Can ton street The dead are Chas.
Goddard and his is months old child
THEY were suffocated by smoke
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
He'd uP A TRAIN.

Masked Man Capture and Rob an Express
Train the Louisville 3 Nashville
Near CaIera, Ala Posse with Dogs in
Pursuit.
BIRMIyGHAM, Ala, March 1O.-The
Louisville & Nashville nor4h-bound
express No. was held up by
masked men three miles this side of
Calera. about 11:15 o'clock. The train
had just left the tank and was on time.
Engineer Orr was ordered to halt his
train by two men on the platform of
the mail coach Two ugly pistols added
emphasis to the order. He obeyed. He
stopped the train and was ordered down
from the cab and made to cut loose the
air, which he did promptly. He was
then made to go with the men to the
express car. The only occupant was FL.
w. Gordon, who was made to open the
door. One man then got inside and Sc
cured number of valuable packages,
contents not yet known
The two men then accompanied the
engineer back to the engine, and, after
he readjusted the air, he was ordered to
pull out. This he did. The passengers
were not disturbed. Sheriff O'Brien
and five deputies, with horses and dogs,
left on special for the scene.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
DOG DRIVES A BARGAIN.
Prefers One Kind of Bread and Al.
ways Gets 1t.

Prefers One Kind of Bread and Al
ways Gets 1t.
I was going down little side street
in the French quarter in New Orleans
the other morning, says correspond
emit, when I saw dog-apparently a
cross-bred setter that had come down
in the world-trotting gaily along the
banquette in front of me, carrying a
partridge in his mouth. Presently he
came to a queer little bake shop letting
upon an old-time court. Stopping be-
fore the shop window, the dog reared
up on his hind legs and tapped with
his forepaws upon the closed pane
whereupon the baker came and raised
the window.
Bon jour, monsieur" said the man.
quite cheerily, as if he were speaking tc
All old acquaintance. At the same time
he took a small, round loaf of bread
from the shelf and put it down on the
sill.
The dog. wagging his tail the while,
deposited his bird on the window ledge,
picked up the loaf and trotted back
the way he came.
you are wondering at my queer Gus
EOIuer asked bne DdkeF, seeing my
establishments at the transaction. "Well,
all can tell you," he went on, ''is that
the dog has been trading with me for
nearly a year now. Where he comes
from and to whom he belongs I know
not. I think it is more than likely that
he is stray, making his own living. ]
have fancied sometimes that he must
rob the stalls in the French market
for the things he brings me. But dc
not know and nobody complains. Some
times he brings bird, as you see; some
times a fish or a crab; now and then
only potato or sprig of parsley OF
thyme. Now and then, although very
rarely, he comes without anything at
all. Then 1 know, poor fellow, he has
had hard day, so he gets his loaf just
the same. Why not? Even dog must
live, and often he overpays, anyhow.
SO it ali comes right in the end
1T is queer, though" the man con-
tinued, che always must have the same
sort of bread; no other will he take
See, I keep his loaf here always, and
if I start to get one from another shelf.
Re barks, you don't know how, and will
not put down whatever he has brought
till [ get the right bread. Oh, he is
sharp, that dog" adds the little baker,
and l think most people will agree with
him.-Philadelphia Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

And scattering number of Germans,
French, Norwegians, South Sea Is
landers and other nationalities.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
Hia SanrfRnn-

What will you give up during Lent?"
The parSon asks. With few regrets
I answer, since my cash is spent:
'T guess I'll give up paying dehts.''
Chicago TimeS-Herald
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

Wouldn't Have Let Go.
The tale that Atlas held the earth
All knowing folk must scoH;
If he had had it in his grip
He would have lugged it of.
Chicago Record
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

Bride-Here is telegram from papa.
Groom-What does he say?
Bride (reads)-Do not return and all
viii be forgiven.-Philadel Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

"They say Weaknee has been wander
ing in his mind lately"
well, he's safe enough; he can't get
far."-Harlem Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
Useful in one way,

docs your poetry pay?"
well. it just keeps the wolf from the
door"
81 suppose you read it to him."-Phil-
adelphia Bulletin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18
No Rfrd.

Editor-You live in boarding house.
don't you?
photographic Serf-I do.
Editor-How is it we never get any
tough spring chicken jokes from you?
photographic Serf-They can't afford
chicken where I board. I write hash
jokes.-Philadelphia Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

"But, my dear, you positively must
follow my directions. You must take
an iee-eold bath every morning"
'Why, doctor, that's just what am
doing"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

'As rule said Henry Peck, 'bache-
lors are despicable class"
But why?''
Because they profit by the misfor-
tunes of their idiotic brothers who
marry" - Philadelphia North Ameri-
can,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-03-18

''Oh-er-well. then you must stoI
t."-Fliegende Blaetter.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
MOONLIGHT.

John and Samuel Lehman spent
Easter with their father in Abilene.
Ben Engle of junction was here
Monday.
DR.. B. B. Brechbill was up from
Dwight visiting his father who is
quite poorly.
Mr.. Ulrich from Enterprise was
visiting in this vicinity Monday.
The agent for the Springer milk
separator was up from Kansas City
to look after his interests at Moon
light.
The River Brethren prayer meet
ING will be held at Abram Brechbill's
Thursday evening; at ?. H. Bert's
next Thursday evening
Rev. Irwin who was here last
spring holding meetings will again
come to hold a series Of meetings al
Bethel church beginning May End.
Moonlight creamery paid l6 cents
for butter fat.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
DILLON.

L. C. Blair made a flying trip to
Herington Saturday.
Mrs. Taylor Of New Basel was Wis
iting friends and relatives in town
Friday and Saturday.
About twenty Dillonites attended
the concert at Lindsborg Friday.
There was social gathering at H.
Springer's Saturday,
The railroad worked out its road
tax in Jefferson township Saturday.
H. Springer was in Herington Fri
day.
Chas. Murphy is back again run
ming the Dillon cheese factory.
C. M. Goff will leave Wednesday
for Indiana.
DR.. Jolley will leave for St. Louis
this week to study surgery in a hos.
pital.
John Fry is plastering the new
store room.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22

KENNEDY ON TRIAL,


Man Charged with Blue Cut Train Rob-
berry Before Jury at Kansas City.
KANSAS CRY, Mo-, April sO.-The
trial Of John Kennedy on the charge
Of holding up and robbing Chicago 3
Alton passenger train on the night Of
December sS, 1896, near the famous
Blue cut, began in the criminal court
yesterday. Prosecuting Attorney
Frank NJ. Lowe dismissed the case
against James Flynn. who was in
dicted for completely with Kennedy
in the train robbery. This means that
Flynn has turned states evidence, and
will 60 on the stand for the prosecu-
ton and make a full confession Of all
the details Of the robbery. The prose-
cution is confident that Kennedy can
not escape conviction. The pen
atty for train robbery ranges from
death on the scaffold to imprisonment
In the penitentiary for not less than
ten years. 1t is not thought that
either the state or the jury wishes to
hang Kennedy, but the former hopes
for verdict fixing his punishment at
50 years in the penitentiary.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
TRq Refleltor's (ouqy News.
ENTERPRISE.

Emmet Hoffman was up from Man
haitian spending Sunday with his
parents.
The office of Barnard & Leas Manu-
featuring Co. Of Moline, llls., has
again been moved back to this city
from Kansas City.
What might have been a serious ac-
cident occurred here Tuesday while
j. ]. Schneider and J. B. Ehrsam
were driving one Of the formers
horses. The animal upset the phae-
ton shaking up Mr.. Schneider and
bruising Mr.. Ehrsam very much.
Easter Sunday was observed by all
our Sunday schools and churches
with appropriate exercises.
A number of our citizens attended
the German meeting at Abileue Mon
day night.
c. V. Topping is making improve.
ments on his residence on Bridge
street.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
FAILURE OF BlMETALLISM.
Japan's Experience with the Free
Coinage Of silver.

(OIuNkt VI bbNVHs
The attempt of Japan to maintain q
mint ratio that was different from the
market ratio was a failure and resulted
in denuding the circulation ofgold. b.
mctallism had failed in Japan as else
where.
The decline In the value of money had
In Japan the effect it always has had OF
robbing the laborer and enriching the
capitalist. The miserable pittance paid
to the wretched operatives must at no
distant period lead to a social revolution
unless the rate of wages be consider
ably improved.
In 1872 family consisting OF five
members Of the lower middle classcould
subslst on 70 yen year. In 1893 the cost
Of living had risen to 1870 yen year.
During a period of 20 years the silver
yen declined very nearly one-half In its
gold value, about two-ffths in Its power
to buy merchandise and about one
fourth In It's power to buy labor.
The gold value Of the exports from
the United States and England to Japan
was over $ls,OO0,OO0 in 1892 and nearly
100000 in 1896, while the imports
Of the two from Japan were over $780,
100000 in the first year and less than
s3i,OoO,OOO in the last year.-Fred Per-
ry Powers, In Sound Currency for
March /.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
HOLLAND.

Special Easter services were held in
the churches Sunday.
Miss Sue Bell attended the Messiah
concert at LiEdsborg and will visit
with her former schoolmate, Miss
Shultz who is attending school there
Miss Emma Merrill OF Bonaccord
visited friends her Saturday.
Samuel Shultz Of Salina called
on Will Bell while on his way to Hope
Wednesday. He returned the next
day accompanied by his sister, Mrs
Reese.
W. H. Logan, one Of our prosperous
farmers, left for California Monday
evening. Mr.. Logan owns mining
property in that state and will re-
main away all summer, returning IN
time to cast a Republican ballot at
the fall election.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
NEwBERN.

P. J. Tischhouser and family OF
Hope were visiting friends in this
vicinity last week. Paul will soon
leave for Colorado where he expects
to make his future home.
The party at fuckers on Tuesday
night was well attended and all pres
ent report good time
Revs. Noah Engle and Benjamin
Gish spent last weeA in Marion
county visiting the orphans home at
Hillsboro.
George Minick did business in Abb
lene Saturday.
Mrs. Chris. Kraybill is suffering
from a severe attack Of the grippe.
Farmers are busy planting corn
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
BUCKEYE.

Frank Stoffer has recovered from
the mumps and returned to Salina
Monday.
Rev. David Brechbill Of Moonlight
preached in Zion church Sunday
morning.
Wesley Plumb and family OF Abb
lene visited relatives in this vicinity
Sunday.
Ezra Sheets and wife Of Moonlight
were guests at the home Of Harry
Wagaman Saturday night and Sun
day.
]. P. Stewart leaves Wednesday,
the 2lst, for Colorado. He expects to
drive through.
William Elwick and family accom-
panied by Frank Stewart, leave TOR
Colorado on Tuesday. They 90 over
land in two wagons.
About one hundred young people
assembled at the home of Rufus
Stokley on Saturday evening and had
delightful time. The girls and boys
came together to bid farewell to their
friends who are leaving for the west
this week.
The five months-old son OF Jacob
Zook has been very sick for the pas
ten days but is slowly recovering at
present.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
CARLTON.

Miss May White returned home
from Colorado last Thursday. She
has been with her sister the past year
and was glad to get back to Kansas
]. Wyckoff is beautifying his house
with a new coat Of paint.
Mrs. Kessler was on the sick list
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling Of Gypsum
City were visiting with J. Watson
and family Sunday.
Lafe Wyckoff's team ran away Sat-
urday, breaking his lister.
A special Easter program was
given by the Y. ?. S. c. E. Sunday
evening and an interesting meeting
was had.
Rev. j. NJ. Sexton came home with
his bride last Friday evening and the
young folks gave them a charivarl'
Miss Joan Baxter attended the
Kneer-Kelley wedding at Abilene last
week.
Mrs. Hill OF Banner City was visit
ing her daughters here Sunday.
Mrs. Marlatt and daughter took
trip to Gypsum Saturday.
The many friends Of Miss Mary
Combs will be interested in the fac,
that she was married in Colorado or
April Is.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
REPORTED BY SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
R1NEHART.

Died, at this place Of pneumonia on
Easter Monday at 8 o'clock, Clyde
the lS months old child Of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. A. Hassler. Interment on
Tuesday afternoon at the Rinehart
cemetery, Rev. Mcconnell officiating.
Clyde was very sweet child and not
only will the stricken parents miss
him sorely but large circle Of friends
will miss his happy, smiling, little
face. "Whom the Lord loveth He
chasteneth." 'ris only another tie
drawing them to the land where there
is no parting.
Corn planting has begun in this
neighborhood. A large amount will
be listed in.
Miss Laura Hollinger beats the
record on raising chickens without an
incubator, having had young chickens
to eat several weeks ago.
Mrs. L. C. Farmer Of Los Angelus,
CAL, is in this vicinity visiting her
sisters, Mrs. Mores Thisler, Mrs. j.
F. Murphy and Mrs. S. M. Hassler'
Alfred Smart was taken suddenly
i'll in church last Sunday morning
Miss Maggie McFerren of Newbern
is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Edith
Hassler.
The Lutherans held communion
services last Sunday morning at this
place.
Miss Emily Slaughter Of Chapman
came out Sunday to visit her parents.
Misses Pearl Betz and Bessie Diehl
attended the closing exercises at
Reubens school house Thursday. Miss
Mabel Earle returned with them and
spent few days with her grand
parents, Mr., and Mrs. W. H. H.
Betz.
While out riding one evening last
week, through the horse stumbling,
Miss Lulu Baughey was thrown and
had her arm and back somewhat in
jured.
F. Conant was called to Enterprise
for several days last week to attend
his father who is very i'll.
Two Of our brightest young ladies,
Misses Tessie Cuban and Stella Muir
ply, graduate from our district
school Friday night Of this week and a
number OF friends from here will at
tend the exercises in Chapman.
The large number of young people
who attended the party at Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Kopp's this week report a
very enjoyable time
A few of our young people took in
the A. 0, H. ball at Chapman Monday
night.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
DETROIT.

Clara Morris is quite i'll.
Miss D. Kelly was in Abilene Sat-
urday.
Mrs. G. w. Merillat visited at Mr..
Hastings Sunday.
Miss Sue Wagner returned from
Manhattan Monday.
Graduates from the Detroit public
school will give program at the
school house April So' Everybody
cordially invited.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
Highest price paid
tor eggs in exchange
for goods at the Bene.
fit,
DONEGAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Engle were
visiting in Hillsboro last week.
Frank Crane has returned to his
home in Chapman after a few days
visit with Eli Hoffman.
Ruth, the infant child of NJ. L.
Engle, has been suffering from an
abcess on the chest but is improving.
Mrs. Funk and children Of Hillsboro
are visiting Mrs. Funk's aunt, Mrs.
Henry Schedule.
Abilene weekly reflector., 1897-04-22
DR.. BROOKS DEAD.

The Venerable St. Louis Presbyterian
Preacher and Editor at Rest.
ST. LOUIS, April 2O.-Rev. DR.. James
Brooks, pastor emeritus Of the Presby-
terian church, Washington and Comp
ton avenues, is dead of Bright's disease.
He had been in St. Louis ever since
1858, and for 81 years was pastor OF
that Presbyterian church. For 2S
years he was the editor Of the Truth, q
magazine published in Chicago and
devoted to the maintenance Of the In.
errancy of the Bible and the defense OF
the doctrine held by the pre-millennial
school. In his other literary work he
produced II books and 200 tracts