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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
PLENTY OF MONEY.
The Folly of Trusting to Gold synda.
Gates to Defray the Exc
penses OF War.

Money lenders assure business men
that the banks are stuffed full with
money which can be obtained at q low
rate of interest on ''gilt edged" securi-
ties. The only borrowers are those who
are already struggling under load OF
debt, from which they must soon be re-
lieved or they must be mustered into
the army of insolvents. Any person
who would borrow money to invest in
any productive industry with the ex-
pectation of profit is putting a rope
around his neck with a suicides or
hangman's knot in it.
It is not performing the functions of
money, and might as well be in the
deepest hole in a fathomless ocean as
where it is. 1t is not distributing the
products of industry. 1t is not employ
ing labor; it is not buying bread and
meat for the hungry, clothing for the
naked, building tenements for the
houseless. It is not telling the forests
and converting waste places into gar
dens, orchards and farms. 1t is stored
away into bank vaults, awaiting oppor-
tunities to increase the accumulated
wealth of its owners. By reducing its
volume its purchasing power is en-
larged.
The time was when an improved farm
was considered good security for a loan
equal to half its appraised value. Not
withstanding the great abundance of
idle money, the constant shrinking in
the commercial value of real estate, it is
not a gilt edged security for any sum.
The accumulation of money in the
hands of the few is increasing the
wealth of the rich by giving their
money an increasing purchasing power
over the. labor and products of the
masses. We say without fear of con-
tradiction that if there is plenty of
money it is not in its legitimate chan
ne1s.
Confronted by an expensive war the
subject of finance will assume greater
Importance than ever. The government
will be compelled to raise a fabulous
amount of money. Gold and silver
never did meet the current expenses of
q great war. Their possessors hunt
hiding places for their treasures. They
await the return of peace, when they
come out of their hiding places and
then boast of what they have done to
save the ship of state from being
wrecked. The people of the United
States have an expensive lesson of the
folly of trusting to gold syndicates and
bankers associations to supply the
sinews of war. It is hardly possible that
the people will permit the money power
to repeat the costly lesson.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
The OLD SILVER TRAIL.
BY MARY E. SnCKNEY.
IcOpyneh. 1896. by J. B, LippineOu Col
CHAPTER X.-CoSr1yUED.

ChAR1ER A.-CONTINUED.
"You will allow me to say that am
anything but pleased with treatment 1
have received" said Bartels, "As your
attorney 1 have been placed to-day in
one of the most trying positions of my
whole professional career. If you alb
scented yourself from court of your own
accord-which 1 do not for n moment
belieye-you would owe me more than
an apology: at the very least feel that
am entitled to an explanation"
And have sworn that will never
explain the matter to any human be
ing-and 1 won't if it costs me every
friend and every dollar have on earth, -
retorted Neil, doggedly. But, see here,
Bartels, you are not going back or me
for this? Can't you give me the benefit
of doubt? Can't you see that there is
something I can't explain? that can't
help myself? Good heavens, man, you
must stand by me-"
They had halted at the foot of the
stairs leading up to Bartels' Office and
the lawyer stood keenly regarding his
client for a moment, a whimsical ex-
preston gradually chasing the i'll hu-
NOR from his face. Il wonder if there's
a woman in the case" he observed, the
tone of raillery offset by CLINT of earn
astness in his eyes. If that's the case,
heaven knows you'll need all your
friends, Neil. Come up and We'll talk ii
over"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
HANNA'S CASE.
Report of the Ohio Senate Investigate
ing Committee Shows
Corruption.

The Ohio senate has adopted a report
of its investigating committee, which in
plain and unequivocal terms charges
Mark Hanna with having bought the
seat he now occupies in the most ex-
allied legislative body in the world.
Only one member of the investigating
committee dissents from the report, and
his dissent is not denial of the essen
tial element of corruption by which
Hanna's election was accomplished. On
the contrary, it tacitly embodies an in
dictment of bribery against Hanna, in
that it acknowledges that money was
used in behalf of the senator, as
charged by his accusers.
BY its action the Ohio senate has
found that Hanna's authorized and
known agents-Dick, Hollenbeck and
Rathbone, all conspicuous in republican
management in Ohio-are guilty of at
tempt to bride; that Hanna is response
BILE for their actions, and demands the
expulsion of Hanna from the United
States senate.
The case against Hanna will be laid
before the senate at Washington in the
shape prepared by the upper house of
the legisla ture at Columbus. 1t is much
more explicit in its charges than any
similar case ever before laid before
congress. 1t gives dates and names
and amounts of money offered by Han
mas agents for votes at Columbus last
winter. The senate at Washington can
not afford to ignore the accusations.
For too long time popular suspicion
against the correctness of the methods
employed in the election of certain
members of that chamber has been
growing. AS a result a considerable
proportion of the public has been ag-
gravated to the verge of distrust of the
senate. It now has an opportunity,
which it should eagerly embrace, CT
clearing the public mind of harrassing
suspicion. 1t can do this by rigidly in
vestigating the charges against Hanna,
and if he is found guilty he should be
expelled.-St. Louis Republic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05

father gave vent to an impatient ex-
clamation, when she broke into little
nervous, mirthleSs laugh. 1T is so easy
to fall into the habit of lying, you
know" she ironically observed.
Whether he believed me or not do
not know; but at least he was gentle
manly enough to assume that he did,
and kind enough to promise, when l
begged him, that he would never bring
the charge against you in any way
that he would be absolutely dumb in
regard to the whole affair"
''He promised that?" anger giving
way to sudden alert interest.
Yes; he promised. He was more
generous than when exacted such a
promise of him." she bitterly declared.
well, upon my world" the tone half
amused, half incredulous. Il must
give you credit for having some method
in your madness, but -" he hesitated,
with a note of sardonic laughter, his
steeIy eyes surveying the girls glowing
beauty with look of keen comprehen-
sion; 'all the same, I should have to be
much harder pushed than ever 1 have
been yet, before L could willingly see
my daughter go out into the highways,
making mashes on impressionablc
young men in my behalf" He waited a
moment, narrowly watching her face to
besure that she felt the coarse thrust, be-
fore he added, the tone telling more than
the words of the cold, tense rage which
possessed him: Il supposed that
you had been brought up to know
what conduct was BETTING a lady;
that you had some tact as well as dis
oretion; but this event goes to prove
that have overrated both your intelli-
gence and your breeding. And if it has
reached point when l must tell you in
Plain English that my business is not
to be meddled with
Perhaps it would be as we'll that
should place myself beyond the reach
of such temptation" interrupted the
girl, coldly; Aunt Marion has been
urging me lately to go east and stay
with her. 1 have been thinking that
that would be the best thing for me to
do"
LAS you like" returned the colonel,
indifferently; but Dorothy fancied that
should you like to go?"
Right away, think"
Il shall have to stay here a couple of
days longer" the words coming hest
tantly, as though he hardly knew what
to say to this proposition; but 1 can
take you down to Denver then, and you
can make your arrangements to go any
time after that, unless you change your
mind"
Very we'll" And in such few words
the rift which had come between them
was tacitly recognized and accepted.
But force of habit and regard for ap-
pearances combine to hide many fam
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05

Is the secretary of the treasury pre-
pairing to give the money power prac-
teal monopoly in the purchase of war
bonds? Dispatches from Washington
say that there is to be an issue of $780,
100000 worth of three per cent. certifi-
Gates which are to be disposed of
through post offices and banks SC as to
form distinctly popular loan. So far
so good. But the treasury will sell i'll
addition S5O0,OO0,000 in government
bonds, bearing three per cent. interest,
payable in coin and redeemable at the
option of the government in from five
to 20 years. Nothing is said about this
being a popular loan. More light is
needed. Are the people to be offered
chance to buy 500, 100000 of treasury
certificates and the bond syndicate to
be given the preference as purchasers
of $500,000,000 of government bonds.
This matter should be made clear. The
people demand fair show. This is no
time to tamper with the wishes of the
masses and to dicker with the com
bines.-Chicago Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
ITo DE CONTINUED
Harmony in Footwear.

1t is difficult to say what is the cor
rect slipper for this seasons wear, so
bewitching is the variety from which
the dancing maid may choose.
They come in satin, kid and patent
leather, and are as correct when bead
ed clear down to the toe as when plain.
Sometimes one, sometimes two, or even
three straps are worn.
Buckles either of jewels or beads are
seen, both with and without bows.
The edict has gone forth that the
slipper must match the color of the
gown exactly. Black slippers are only
worn with black gowns. and white
shoes with white frocks.
To have the footgsar out of harmony
with the exact color-scheme of tha
dancing dress is considered particular
ly bad taste this season.-Chicage Res
ord,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
SPANISH NAVAL MOVEMENTS.
a Spanish Fleet Said to be Moving o.
Some Of the American Coast
Towns to lombard Them.

LONDON. April est is reported here
from Madrid that the destination of the
Spanish feet, which is said to have
been at sea for some days, is unknown
to anyone but the minister of marine.
ADMIRAL Berrnejo. But it is added that
news is expected before long, at the
Spanish capital, of the bombardment
of American coast towns.
The reports from Madrid also say
that Spanish naval authorities are
satisfied that Spain can easily force the
blockade of Cuba when she desires to
do 80, but in the meantime, it is ex-
planned, as the governors of Cuba and
Porto Rico have advised the Spanish
government that they do not need the
feet, the government has decided "a
utilize the warships elsewhere"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05

lily skeleton; and when they met next
morning, it was to all outward seeming
as though nothing had happened to mar
the harmony of their relations. Dor
othy fancied that her father looked
somewhat shamefaced and sorry, as
| though, could he have so far unbent
his stubborn pride, he might have re-
tracted some of the bitter words which
ranked in her heart: and with the per
Ception of his feeling her own mood
grew more tender; but it did 2ot change
her purpose of leaving him. 1t was bet
tsr that henceforth they should dwell
apart.
On the morning of the second day,
their last in Windy Gulch according to
his plan, the colonel so far showed his
desire to let bygones remain bygones
that he invited his daughter to ride
with him. Il shall have to so up to the
NINE" he rather diffdently explained.
as though he fancied that the mention
OF the place might be fraught with
some embarrassment for her; but you
can ride on to Gem lake, if you like, and
l can overtake you there when l am
through with McCready."
But when they came to the point
where the old trail left the highway.
Dorothy decided that she would prefer
to go on to the mine with him. The
colonel looked family surprised, but he
made no objection, merely explaining
that he should have to go below; they
had got the water out of the lower lev
e,s and he wanted to take look around
before leaving; but he would not de-
tain her more than n few minutes.
''Will you wait in the shafthouse or
outsider" he asked, with more of
courtesy in the tone than he was in the
habit of according her.
Il think I viii go up in the shade of
the pine trees" she indifferently re-
turned, but with little flush upon her
face, which. if the colonel noticed. he
was far from understanding. He helped
her from her horse, and she strolIed
away up the hill, stopping in purpose
less fashion to pluck flower here and
there, until he was out of sight. when
she suddenly quickened her pace, max
ing for 4 cliff above. From that height
she could look down upon the Mascot
buildings, herself unseen. at is for
the last time" she murmured, with 4
little catch in her breath, her face grow
ing more warmly red; land he will never
know"
But it happened that ''he" had started
for camp that morning, bent upon see
ing her, and thus, taking short cut
over the hill, he saw her as she rode up
with her father, and hid himself in a
small growth of quaking asps. where
he watched her as she dismounted.
sorely fretting in the gives which held
him back from boldly hurrying after
her. But he had no difficulty in guess
ing her goal as he saw her making up
the hill with that sudden influx of en-
ergy in her walk. On the instant he was
going at a swinging stride toward a
draw on the other side of the cliff, where
the ascent was easier than at the point
she had chosen; and when, a little later,
flushed and breathless, she stood upon
the height, it was to see him coming
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
Mixed In His English.

Col. Pat Murphy, of Florida, had in,
vited Col. Nat Henderson, of Texas, to
have a smile with the former in the
bar of downtown hotel. Long ago Col
Henderson gave it out to the world that
water was unfit for use except in such
domestic service as cleansing dishes
and so it may be imagined what the
Texas colonel's reply was TO his south
ern colleague. The people of Texas
are rather bibulously inclined, anyway,
aren't rhey?" said Murphy, in the act OF
elevating the decanter. NO, can't say
they are" rejoined Col. Henderson. Il
get around a good deal. and l don't no.
they seem to prefer the newspapers
Washington Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

Hanna has dropped to the bottom
of oblivion. AT least, he is not little
bit in evidence these days.-Kansas City
Star.
Mark Hanna is probably recon-
ciled to war in that it takes the atten.
ton of the country from the Ohio sen.
ate.-Chicago Record Qnd.).
Dinghy thinks the war will cost
100000 day; but Dingley once
thought his tariff would produce plenty
of revenue.-Chicago Dispatch.
No wonder that Senator steve
Elkins opposed a declaration of war
lust vet, in view of the interruption it
has caused in his coal trade with Ha-
vana and Puerto Rico.-Chicago Tri-
bune (Rep.).
In such times as these, when the
American heart beats quicker and
flash turks in the eye, such men as Sem
ator Hanna do what work they have IN
hand silently, secretly and away from
public gaze. Inside his limited sphere
of action Senator Hanna is undoubtedly
= force. But when the bond and the
dollar retire to the rear and the man
steps forward, throbbing with manly
emotions, the Hannas retire with the
dollars and real leaders come to the
front.-Toiedo Bee.
1t is stated upon good authority
that the treasury department has in
s.ructed the bureau of engraving and
printing to get out plates for the ex-
nected new bond issue, and people who
are opposed to any more interest-bear-
inc bonds should write their members
of congress at once to that effect. Get
nm petitions and send them in. There
is no need for a bond issue. Let the
silver bullion in the treasury DC coined
into good, sound sixteen to one silver
dollars.-Illinois State Register.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
EEr Mumna.

One quart of flour, three eggs, the
whites and yolks beaten separately;
three teacups of sweet milk, teaspoon
full of salt. tablespoonful of sugar, a
large tablespoonful of lard or butter,
two heaping teaspoonfuls of baking
powder. Sift together -four, sugar, salt
and baking powder; rub in the lard
cold; add the beaten eggs and milk;
mix quickly into a smooth batter, lit
tie firmer than for griddle cakes. Grease
we'll some muffin pans, and fill two
thirds full. Bake in a hot oven Is or 20
minutes.-Boston Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
Mince Rhuhnrh Pie.

One cupful of rhubarb after choppine
fine, half cupful of sugar, half a cup
full of best molasses, half a cupful of
water, half a cupful of raisins chopped,
one large cracker rolled, one egg, half
3 teaspoonful of cinnamon, one-third
as much Glove, q little nutmeg and
grated lemon rind. q little salt and one
tablespoonful of melted butter; bake
with two crusts. This makes two pies.
ladies World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
Income Tax RevivInE.

\ new terror rises up to deepen the
dismay of the abject bondmongers. 1t
is that if war comes there will be an
other agitation for income tax One of
their organs remarks with bated breath:
If the income tax is impossible under
the constitution as it stands, there
would certainly be a movement to
amend the constitution in that partic-
ular." This is dreadful to think of.
Such a peril is quite enough to put all
thoughts of preserving the national
honor and dignity out of mind. If the
fool people are likely to get at the in
comes Of those who run the govern
ment as business enterprise for their
own profit, and make them pay for
their services, what is the use of living?
St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
Decided to Lie SHADY,

ST.. THOMAS, Danish West Indies
April 2s.-The Spanish steamer Pau.
lima, from Barcelona for San Juan de
Porto Rico, loaded with general car
go, called here for war news, and de-
cided 70 remain here for further or
ders- Advlces from Porto Rico show
that that colony is awaiting invasion
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
The Minneapolis at Sea.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, April 2s.-At day
break this morning the cruiser Min
neapolis was sighted at anchor in
Prospect harbor, of this coast She
did not communicate with the shore,
and she put to sea soon after sunrise.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
seeking what They May Devour.

SOUTHAMPTON, April 2S.-A Guernsey
pilot reports having sighted two Span
ish torpedo boats northeast of the
Caskets, and a large armed ship be-
tween Douvres Rock and Ushant. He
adds that they are evidently on the
lookout for American vessels.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05
No OmcIal New. Of the aopt.srrnt.

WASHINGTON, April 2s.-At IL .. m
Il was stated that the president had re.
eeived NO advices regarding the re-
ported running Of the blockade By the
Aonts@xraA
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-05-05

My Bryan as picturesque and
attractive personality is great feature
in national politics, and the popular in
terest in him as such does not wane.-
Springfield {Mass.) Republican
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-23
HAVE NO USE FOR A NONRESIDENT
RefOrmers Refuse to Help n Sick Sol
dier from Colorado.

LINCOLN. Oct. 22-(Special Telegram y
An incident has just occurred here which
proves that the present state administration
has no use for a soldier who is not pros
pective voter. Len Sledge was resident OF
Colorado but Joined the regiment at Omaha.
He took sick and on September 81 was dis
charged on account Of the sickness and from
the further fact that he has little daughter
dependent upon him.
Enroute home he was left in the hospital
at st. Louis, being unable to come further
at that time. He reached Omaha a few
days ago and was sent down here yesterday
with letters from Omaha people to the gov
ernor requesting transportation to his home
in Colorado. The state officials declined to
help him, and the governor refused even to
read his letters or his discharge papers. The
Relief corps and old soldiers took the case
in hand and sent Sledge to Colorado this
evening.
1t is believed that the officials refused to
help the sick man simply because he had
10 vote in this state and the matter has
created much comment.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-23
Pounded the Preacher.

BRADSHAW, Neb., Oct. 22.-(Specal.)-
Last evening about sixty of the inhabitants
Of this place and vicinity met at the store
of f. D. Reynolds and in a body, armed
with pound package, more or less, marched
to the Methodist parsonage, where they
completely surprised and captured the oc-
cupants, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Claycomb. The
evening was pleasantly whiled away in
social conversation and singing ]. B. Dey
in short speech, exeplaned to Mr.. and Mrs
Claycomb the nature and object of the
visit Rev. Claycomb responded, expressing
his thanks for the donation. but more es-
pecially for the good will with which they
were being received by the people OF Brad
shaw. The company at a late hour returned
to their several homes, leaving stacked
high on a table in the center of the pastors
kitchen many valuable tokens of their re-
spect.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-23

KEARNEY, Neb.. Oct. 22.-(Special)-
An Italian named Charles Foley, who has
been working on the section for the Union
Pacific Railroad company for some time past
was run over and instantly killed by a
freight train near Buda, four miles east OF
here, early this morning. He was terribly
cut and mangled, his head being nearly
severed from the body, his left foot en-
ttrely cut off and his left leg and side
mangled into shapeless mass. He was a
man apparently about As years Of age, and
so far as known has no family.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-23
Bloody Fight ut Beatrice.

BEATRICE, Neb., Oct. 22-(Secal Tele-
gram.)-A bloody fight occurred here today
between a man who claimed to live in
Omaha but who refused to give his name,
and a young horse trader named Blowers.
The two had traded horses, the stranger to
give Blowers some money in addition. No.
having the cash he asked his wife for it.
She evidently did not want the trade TO be
made and refused to give her husband the
money, whereupon he set on her and began
choking her. AS he picked up a board
and was going to strike her Blowers in
terfered and a hard fight followed, The
woman was badly injured
Omaha daily bee., 1898-10-23
Some One Poisoned the Well.

JOPLIN. Mo-. Oct. 22.-Four persons have
died from the effects of drinking water from
a poisoned we'll near Aurora Several weeks
ago a daughter OF John Black a prominent
case was pronounced typhoil fever. other
members OF the family became i'll, aud
after lingering a few days died Mrs
Black son and two daughters succumbed
to the mysterious aimeIt and John Black
and another daughter are now seriously ILL.,
Physicians are convinced that the trouble ia
not typhoid fever. but that tho well from
which this Family ob'aine1 ,heir water il
poisoned. but how and by whom 1t has beer
poisoned Is a mystery.