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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

WHEN a man is accused of wrong
doing by one who in making the
charge is guilty of a contemplate
breach of confidence, it is well to pray
erfully consider the case so presented
before passing judgment. Garbled ex-
tracts from correspondence hastily
written by a man of the highest virtue
in the unguarded confidence of friend
ship may easily be perverted and made
to seemingly damn the author. Against
Judge BANDS integrity nothing has
heretofore been even limited: his accu-
ser-one Pratt, late Secretary of the
Democratic Judicial Committee - has
shown himself loosely bound by ties
usually held sacred by men of good re-
port. Even the Republicans who hope
to gain from his treachery despise him
while they use him. He charges that
Judge Bland paid 81 900 to the Popu-
list committee, and offered Judge North
the position of Reporter, to have him
withdraw from his candidacy for Court
of Appeals Jadge. Judge Bland denies
it fully and specifically, and asks jul
dicial investigation. Political prefer
ence aside, between any two men we
think no fair-minded person can hest
tate in giving his faith to the one
whose name has never been questioned
in any way. Judge Rombauer, the
defeated Republican candidate for the
position Judge Bland now holds, would
be the beneficiary in case his success
full opponent were ousted for having
violated the corrupt practices act; but
Judge K. says he would resign the
place if it were given him through the
action of the courts. Perhaps he might.
He can't quote Republican precedent
for such action-but it is the province
of Appeal Judges, we believe, to make
precedents, on occasion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02
Home Market Club talsehoods.

Dingley's recent speech before the
Home Market club of Boston was It's
sue of half truths, false statements,
distorted facts and economic sophis-
tries. He proceeded apparently on
the theory that the public memory is
proverbially weak when he stated that
the tariff of 1897 was bringing back
the same conditions of prosperity that
prevailed before 1898, under the Nc
Kinley act. With the customary pro-
tectionist logic. he attributes all the
industrial and financial ills that befell
the country in 1898 to the Wilson tar
if act, which was not passed till late
in 1894. But it has not been in the
power of the Dingleys to point to any
schedule of duties, or to any number
of schedules, of the Wilson tariff which
could have injuriously affected Ameri-
can Industries, either by unduly stimu-
lating imports or by obstructing en-
ports. Nor are they able to indicate
any schedules of duties in the Diugley
tariff which have produced the least of
the small drops of prosperity that are
falling upon the country. The pOliti-
clans who annually harangue the Home
Market club in Boston have persuaded
themselves that the American people
are so credulOus and so sentimental as
to believe that the panic which over
tobk the country ia 1898 was not due
to antecedent events, but to tariff act
which was not passed till August, 1894.
As to the prosperity produced by
the Dingley act, the only merit that
can be honestly claimed for it, even
by its friends, is in giving the business
interests rest from tariff agitation for
at least four years to come. But that
could have been accomplished by not
calling an extra session of Congress
and by letting the tariff of 1894 alone.
The tariff agitation during the
months consumed by the extra session
of Congress in formulating the present
law retarded for that period the re-
turn of prosperity. In the interval,
enormous quantities of goods that
would never have been imported if
there had been an assurance that the
Wilson tariff was to have remained in
operation, were poured into the coun-
try to take a speculative advantage of
the increase of duties in the Dingley
bill. The Treasury deficit, which was
to have been wiped out by that meas
ure, still exists. and the trivial in
crease in the Treasury receipts has
been due solely to internal revenues
from liquors and tobacco, for which
the Dingley act is entitled to no credit.
When the Dingleyites who crate be-
fore the Home Market club in Boston
soberly contemplate the financial his
tory of the government since 1890 in
its due sequence, instead of violently
reversing its order, they ought to put
their hands on their mouths and con-
tritely confess before the country how |
they have siuned against |
light and knowledge.-K. c. Times.
4 a1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

The Gtobe-Democrdt is righteously
indignant over the alleged deal be-
tween the Democratic and POpulist
brethren last fall. 1t doesn't care a
cuss for the moral side of the question,
whatever it may say to the world. but
regards ali such Ideals" as poaching
on the Republican copyright. A fol-
lower of Mark Hanna shocked at a lit
tie $1,000 political trade per Sc! Lord,
Lord, how this mad world wags!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

The cuckoo press refers to the cleo
ton of Boutelle, Republican, to con-
gress from the sixth Illinois district
last week as a Republican victory.
Boutelle's plurality last week was
slightly in excess of eight hundred
votes. The republican who was elect
ed in the same district in 1896 had a
plurality of over six thousand. That's
endorsement of the Mckinley admins
tration, isn't it?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

THE Trade Reviews may be sum-
married. as follows:
"Prosperity is here.
"Prices slightly lower.
''Famine hourishing in India.
"Wheat holds it own in conse quence.
Section lower than ever before, but the
South prosPers.
''Continued warm weather makes the dis
tribution of goods slow, but times will be
better when Mark Hanna gets back to the
Senate.
''Great Productionl
'Slight consumption.
''The markets exhibit a lower tendency"
ct id omne d-n hog-wash.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

GOVERNOR STEPHENS is making en-
mics that he should be proud OF. If
there was anything required TO en-
dear him to the rural Democracy of
this State it was that the Post-DiSpatch
under its present management should
denounce him. So long as the Gov
ernor can keep the present crowd
fighting him he is safe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

IT is stated that the Rev Joseph
Odell of Reynolds county expects to be
candidate for State Senator in this
district next year. Would Odell be
any improvement on Newberry or
GoodykoOntz? His record as a repre-
sentative hardly warrants the hope
that he would.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02
VOLUME XXI.
NUMBER %.

THE Poplar Bluff brethren do not
dwell together in peace and unity. out
every week say all manner of hard
things about each other. Very few
newspaper men seem to realize that
the public is not interested in the edi-
tors personal grievances.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

Laces and embroideries cheap, a
the Racket Store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

"a few days ago." says the Rail
way Review, "a man walked into the
Chicago office of the Canadian Pacific
and handed Ticket Agent C, L. Will
Jams S. note. He said that he had
ridden over a stretch of the Canadian
Pacific few years ago without paying
for the ride, and his conscience had
been troubling him. He refused to
give his name or address, but told Mr.
Williams that So would cover his in
debtedness to the railroad The
man in whose heart of hearts there
dwells an upbraiding conscience and
the memory of ride that was never
paid for is said to be an intermittent
but familiar correspondent of all rail
WayS
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02
FIGHTING FOR DURRANT.
Where Money Comes From-HeircSs
. -f. Saws He Is Innocent

SAN FRANCISCO. June 29--A young wo-
man is supplying money for carrying on the
fight to save from the richly merited hang
man 5 rope Theodore Durrant, the nice little
Sunday school and Christian Endeayor boy
who feloniously assaulted and brutaly muir
dered two school girls in the church whore
he put in the most of his time, She is Grace
Holland. who. during the memorable trial
of the murderer became known as the
Sweet Peas Girl" because she constantly
haunted the court and the prison with sweet
peas for the assassin. Miss Holland i, an
heiress. She admits that she has been pay
ing the cost of Durrant's struggles for life.
Her last contribution was $1,000 4 month
ago for attorney fees. No one has known
before where the money came from, as Dur
rants parents are poor. If will not say
says Miss Holland, whether | knew TheO-
dOre Durrant before the murders. That 5
no ones business. Some people say that we
met during the midwnter fair. Well, per-
haps we did and perhaps we didn't. I'll let
folks find that out for themselves. have
no sentimental regard for him. however. |
simply believe him innocent
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

In his address at the unveiling of
the bust of Sir Walter Scott in West
minister Abbey John Hay, the United
States Ambassador to Great Britain.
told how he had heard from his father.
a Kentucky pioneer, that, in the early
days of the century, men would sad
die their horses and ride from all the
neighboring counties to the principa
post-town of that region when a new
novel by the author of "Waverley"
was expected. Through the important
formative days of the Republic, he
said, Scott was the favorite author Of
the Americans.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

Caterpillars are doing great damage
to trees and shrubs in some parts of
western New York. The entomolo-
gists of Cornell University say that
they are hatched from eggs that were
deposited on the trees last July, and
that the eggs were covered with a sort
of varnish to protect them from the
snow and rain, They are called "tent
caterpillars, and after Matching ont
they weave for themselves a kind of
tent. After attaining their growth
they form cocoons, and about the first
of July develop into moths.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

The American Agriculturist says:
The German farmers are prosecuting
with energy their fight against the
grain exchanges which deal in 'fu-
lures" Obliged to abandon former
open trading of this character, a CO.
terie of Berlin grain merchants has
been meeting in the capacity of a club,
pursuing their old methods The law
has followed them, however, and the
matter will now be appealed to the
highest court in the empire. The
final decision will prove interesting in
view of the strong sentiment not only
among the agricultural classes of Ger
many, but in England and United
States as we'll, against this form OF
speculative trading
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

A Louisville gentleman, who has at
tained the ripe age of eighty-nine years,
and is still hale and hearty, attributes
his longevity to exercise at quot pitch
ing for two hours every day. The game
of quoits is an ancient and honorable
one, and the gentle exertion it requires
is unquestionably beneficial to health,
but this recipe for attaining long life
is no better than thousands of others.
Exercise, prudence in diet and regular
habits unquestionably do much to pro-
long life, but instances of extreme and
vigorous old age cannot be attributed
to any of these. Men live long and
retain their faculties to exceptional
years mainly because they have been
favored by nature with extraordinary
constitutions. Physical powers can
be conserved. but the lack of inherent
vitality can no more be made up for
than the man of ordinary muscular
development can become Sandow.
Some years ago Stanley calculated
the consumption of ivory at $50, 900
pounds a year in Europe, 100000 in
India, and rs, OOOpounds in the United
States; that is, 1000, 900 pounds in a
year; but the average consumption of
ivory from 1889 to 1898 was 1,500, 900
pounds, ce which America took 200,-
900,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02
"OLD HOSS" DYING.
THE Pace That Kills''-Popular and
Wealthy.

Wealthy.
NEW YORK. June 29-WIliam Hoey the
actor. more widely know as "Old Hoss
H0ey' of "A Parlor Match" has been taken
from Mt. Clemens, Michigan. where he had
been taking baths to Bellevue hospital. New
York, for treatment for a dtsordered brain.
At the time of his arrival at the Mt.
Clemens sanitar.um he was suffering
from q severe attack OF rheumatism.
From the first his vagaries OF mind at
tracted the attention of his physicians aud
attendants, He was very feeble and was
compelled to use both a cane and crutch
Mrs. NJ. +. French, his mother-in-law. OF
Newark N. j. mother of Minnie French, the
"Innocent Kid Of "A Parlor Match
company, came and decided that Mt.
Clemens was not the proper place for
the patient and that it was best to move
quickly. 1t is not supposed that he will re-
cover his mental balance. He has occa-
sonal moments of consciousness, but
quickly lapses into his previous condition.
oblivi0us of those around him and singing
snatches of his well known songs. His
mother-in-law and wife are devoted at
tendants and do all in their power to quiet
him. 1t is the same old story of "the pace
that kills" although Hoey saved his money
or a substantial portion of it.
Hoey, familiarly known everywhere by
his famous stage character name of "Oi
Hoss Hoey," has been prominent in the
theatrical world for over 20 years. Prior to
1879 he was one of the most appreciated va
riety actors playing at Tony Pastors in New
York and at the best houses elsewhere. He
was the favorite of team known as Bryant
and Hoey. who gave successful musical act.
There was also a popular team. Niles and
Evans, and the four combined and played
for some years. The pace drove Niles into
consumption and Bryant into Il mad
house, where they died, the survivors,
Evans and Hoey, doing first sketch. elah'
ating it from season to season. and finally
giving it into the hands of Charles Hoyt, the
playwright who constructed "A Parl'r
Match. The profits of this made both Evans
and Hoey wealthy before they grew tired nj
playing it and separated, Mr.. Evans to be-
come lessee of the Herald Square theatre in
New York, and Mr.. Hoey to undertake less
fortunate enterprises.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

The new minister from the United States
to Spain Is General Stewart J.. Wuodford.
He was born in New York city in lS&j from
early Connecticut stock. He graduated
from Columbia college in 1854 and was ad-
mittcd to the bar in 1851. He has made II
fortune from his law practice. He was a
candidate for governor of New York in 1870.
benc beaten by John 7. Hoffman. and in
1876 was a candidate for the nomination for
vire-presldent. receiving 80 votes. He was
prominent in the war and was hrevrtcd a
hrigadier general for calantry in action tie
was elected ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of New
York in 1866 and in 1872 was elected to Con-
gress. He nominated Arthur for yice-presi-
dent in 1850 aud was United States district
attorney under Grant.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02
Don't Want Cold ChOwder.

PLYMOUTH. Mass, June 29-lnthc ponds
which furnish the water supply forthis town
the fish are dying by the thousands from
some unknown disease. The water comes
from Great South, Little South and Boot
ponds, and in the two first named $500 dead
white perch and 800 suckers have been gath
cred during the past few days. In Long and
Half Way ponds "a barrels of dead white
pcrch were taken from the surface OF the
water Harvard scientist has come here
to lcDk up the trouble. The disease. appar-
entity attacks the eyes and giIls Of the fish.
1t is possible that drainage from cranberry
bocs has leaked into the ponds, as more dead
fish are found in the vicinity of the boS-
than elsewhere. Fears are entertained that
the towns water will be contaminated.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

Professor Taylor, of the Louisiana
A. and NJ. College, hits the nail on
the head when he says, there is no
situation in which the American work
man makes so unsatisfactory an appear
ance as when he is endeavoring to do
the least possible amount of labor
which is TO account as a days work on
the highway of his district.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

One Of those persons who is watching the
organization of the Social Democracy move
mcnt is Rev. Myron W. Reed, who is presi-
dent of the cooperative Commonwealth.
He is a we'll known minister in Chicago and
his utterances frequently attract national at
tenton. Rev. Reed is one of the most active
social reform workers of the day and seeks
in his efforts the upbuilding of mankind.
The work of colonizing the men under the
head of the Social Democracy is receiving
considerable of his attention Though not
taking up all the idea of those who are prom
nent in the colonization plan. Mr.. Reed
thinks the good features so prominent as to
insure success in the enterprise.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

The great Italian composer. Giuseppe
Verdi, now in his eichty-third year is seri-
ously III. He was born at Rancola. in the
duchy Of Parma. Italy. October . 1914. His
first lessons in music were received at Milan.
where he soiourned in 1898 to 1886. His
first work published was in 1889. a musical
drama, "Oberto iii San Boniiacio.' One
of his earliest works to attract attention
was lombard" He wrote "Nabuco-
dOnoser.' TrOvatore. "Ernani. "Atilla.
"Rigoletto. 'Mesnadieri. "Traviata, and
his latest "Otcllo" and "Fastafl' ''
Signor Verdi was elected to the Italian
parliament in 1861. He is member of the
Legion of Honor. was created an Italian
senator in 1872. commander of the Legion
of Honor in 1875 and in 1880 received the
order Of the Crown of Italy
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 29-The
Russian turret ironclad Gangoot, one Of the
best vessels in the imperial navy, ran upon
reef near Transund during storm and
sank almost Immediately. The crew was
saved. The Gangoot belonged to the Black
sea fleet. She was of 6592 tons displace-
ment and $500 horsepower Her compile
ment was 52S men. She had one 12-inch
gun, four nine-inch guns, four six-inch
guns and ten quick-aring guns, with five
torpedo tubes,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

One must go back as far as tho year
1876 to find parallel to the attendance
on the baseball grounds at the South
End on Thursday of last week. There
had been larger numbers in the interval
II several games. but none that equallcd
tns when all the conditions are consid-
cred. 1t was not holiday game. or even
Saturday one. 1t was in the middle of
the week, when those engaged in bust
ness find ii difficult to procure a leisure
afternoon. and yet 15,On0 people were
in attendance, including hundreds who
came from many miles to sec the sport
II this respect the gathering was with
out preCcndCnt. 1t was a less exciting
game than was anticipated, because of
the clear superiority Of the Boston club
to their opponents but the fielding of
Long and the batting of Duffy were a
treat that in itself repaid for being
present. The interest in baseball in BOs-
ton this year exceeds anything that has
been known since the days when the
rredOminanCe of Boston clubs was prac-
tiCally undisputed, and it is apparent
that We have entered upon season Of
the same kind again, in which the at
tendance is likely to exceed even that
of this palmy period.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02
NOTES FROM THE HUB.
IsrEcrA1. cnRREsroNnENcE. I

y notable death here the past week has
hecn that OF Mr.. Isaac Fcnno, the vet
eran clothing manufacture. Mr., FCnno
was born i'm Canton. Mass. June Il. 1893.
tnd passed his boyhood In that town.
When youth. he came Ia Boston, and
began his busines life as clerk in the EN-
p.oy of Manley q Bramhall. dry goods
dealers at "a Dock square. Mr., Fenno
remained with the firm for some years,
but left them on account Of ill health.
lie went into business on his own ac-
count, that he might have more free
dom and independence doing this on ad-
vice oi his physician, who recommended
his being more out of doors. In lS45 Mr..
Fem" became associated. with his old
employer. under the firm name of Man
ley d Fenno and in 1S49 made still an
other busines change in forming the
hrm of West & Fenno, dealers i'm ready
made clothing. The firm later sold out
ITS business to George \. Fenno. This
was in 1851. Three years later. Isaac
Fenno & Co. We're well known clothing
dealers at i6 Milk street. the site of the
present postoflice building. At that time
Mr.. Fennos home was at No. ; High
80 - III lNNi WI. ftllIt moved ms
business to the corner of Federal and
Charming streets, and then had asso-
Grated with him as partners in the fast
growing business Sidney Manlcy. r. d.
Goodwin. Daniel Russell, r. h. Jordan
and c. NJ. Rlake. The firm afterwards
moved To Franklin street. i'm which place
Ii was burned out at the time of the
great fire. Their store in that street
was at the point where Arch street now
enters Franklin street. After the fire
when rebuilding in the burnt district be-
san. the firm went over to Summer
street, where ii now is, though 1t has he
come changed tot the Russell Snow &
Davis company. A little less than three
years ago Mr.. Fenno gave up all active
interest in the clothing trade. His home
in RoXhury is one of the finest villas in
this city. A large art gallery contains
many choice examples of sculpture and
painting Mr. Fenno was married on
Dec. 20, 1852, to Miss Admire Torrey
Blake Of COrinth. VT. who survives him
They have no children. He also leaves
one sister. Mr., Fenno was prominent in
financial circles, and was identified with
several institutions. He was a director
in the FIRST National bank and of the
Massachusetts Loan and Trust com
rany. He had been president of the
Putnam Wooden company Of Putnam.
Conn. and had also been lentited with
the Boston Electric Light company. His
other like offices he had given up. from
time to time recently, feeling the burden
of the care required in attention to the
conduct of their affairs. He was chosen
recently as treasurer of the Joseph War
zen monument fund. which has been
raised in ROxbury and elsewhere to the
amount of nearly $4,000 Mr.. Fonno
was member of the Commercial club.
as well as of the Roxbury club. For sew
eraI years ne was member of the board
of park commissioners.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

STONEHAM, Mass, June % Charles
Buckham. a well-known resident has Just
died here aged rs. He was direct descend
ant of revolutionary soldiers. both grand
fathers having fought at Lexington, Concord
and Bunker Hill
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

One of the most conspicuous figures of the
century is Nicola Tesla, and his recent sue
cesstul experiments in telegraphng on earth
without the use of wires or other base con-
trivances lead people to regard his asser-
tions of the probability Of early communica-
tion with Mars with more favor than such a
claim would have received a few years ago
He is native of Servia and is 35 years old
His genius at times rises to what might be
termed inspiration. He began the study of
electricity when child. aud on his arrival
in America entered Edison's shops. Tesla
seems TO rise above mere mechanical details
and di'royHrs great principles and aims to
elaborate them.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-02

In the United States 5000. 900 farm
hands raise half as much grain as
&c, 900, 900 in Europe.