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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-29
Revised Senate Bill No. 8.

Monday Governor Stephens signed
revised senate bill No. 8, known as the
street railway consolidation bill. As
its name implies, the bill allows the
consolidation of street railway lines
under one management. The passage
of this bill by the legislature was the
occasion of much unjust comment and
criticism, especially by some of the
metropolitan press. The charge of
it, and the cry was raised that demo-
cratic principles would be violated with
refute the idea of it allowing any un-
lawful combine. One of the principal
to control the price of a commodity.
This Is entirely absent in the bill un-
der discussion, for the reason that the
price of transportation, the commodity
in question. is regulated by law. In
possible system of transfers. This
makes the authorization by law of such
consolidation boon to the working
men of the city. This of itself is one
of the chiefest commentators the bill
could have.
On the other hand. there has been
at no time on the statute books a law
regulating the organization and oper-
alton of street railway corporations.
The Law regulates the organization Of
all other kinds but has left this char
acter of companies with no law appli-
cable. The present bill rectifies this
shortcoming. Again: This bill pre-
vents the building of street railway
on any street unless those owing q
majority Of the front feet on the street
consent to it. This is a safeguard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-29
Trustees Sale.

Whereas, Joseph a. Rich and Sarah
A. Rich, his wife, by their certain
deed of trust, dated the 9TH day of
August, 1896, duly recorded in the
office of the Recorder of Deeds for the
County of Iron, and State of Mis-
souri,, in book SO, at page 533, did
convey to r. A. Rich, trustee, the
following described real estate, situ-
ate, lying and being in the County
of Iron, and State of Missouri, to wit:
The southwest quarter of the south
east quarter and the east half of
southeast quarter southwest quarter
ship number thirty-four, north, OF
range two east.
Which said conveyance was made
in trust to secure the payment of a
certain promissory note in said deed
described; and whereas default having
been made in the payment of said
note;
And, whereas, it is provided i'm said
deed of trust that, in case the trustee
therein named shall become incapaci-
tated to act or refuse to act as such
trustee, the then acting sheriff of Iron
county, Mo-, shall act as such trustee;
And, whereas, the trustee herein
named has, since said deed of trust
was executed, become Gne iegai owner
and holder of said note, and therefore
cannot act as such trustee;
Now, therefore, at the request ofthe
LEGAL holder of said note, and in pur-
snauce of the terms of said deed of
trust, I, the undersigned sheriff and
trustee, will on
Monday, the Sd day of July, 1899,
between the hours of nine O'Clock A.
NJ, and five O'Clock P. NJ of that day,
at the court house door in the City
of Ironton, Iron County, Missouri,
proceed to sell at public auction, to
the highest bidder for cash, the real
estate above described, to satisfy said
note, interest and expenses of this
proceeding.
b. s. GREGORY,
Sheriff and Trustee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-29

Imperialism is full of surprises. but
we shall get used to many strange
things if we go on. Each step neces-
states another. After time 1t will
be discovered that an empire in the
Philippines implies an empire in the
United States. 1t will become un-
avpidable. And all this is because po-
litical tricksters created situation in
which aggression was necessary-to
effect the purpose of the men who die
tated their policy. The first step i'm
plies the last.-St Louis Post Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-29
TRY US.

which the beautiful residence portion 9
of st. Louis and other cities did not
formerly have. The last argument
why the bill should have been passed
and signed is that .he people of st.
Louis wanted it and the legislature by
an almost unanimous vote, thought it
wise after thorough consideration of
it.
There could be no objection either to
the passage or the signing of the bill.
The cry that it fosters trust is only
brought by those who are unacquaint-
ed with its provisions or were against
1t for private reasons.-State Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-29
Job-work of all kinds at this office.

The preachers meeting" OF Chicago
asked School Superintendent Andrews
to put stop to dancing in the public
schools, and the superintendent has
promised to do SO whenever they find
where dancing is prohibited in the
Scriptures.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-06-29
For Rent.

The Commercial Hotel at Bismarck,
Mo. Apply to Z. RoDACH,
Middlebrook, Mo.
The times., 1899-08-20

New York, Aug. I9.-ConsideTing the
bIevity Of the session, the transactions at
the stock exchange today were large ami
the stock market as a whole cont nued 70
display strength. Not all stocks gained in
price, but by far the larger part o. them
did. The closing was decidedly firm, and
for many stocks the final prices were the
best of the day. The bank statement was
reasonably satisfactory. The changes from
occurred were in the right direction. They
indicated an improvement in the general
condition Of the banks. There was an in
crease of s1,e07, 500 in the cash holdings,
which was made up by an increase Of
81, ,652, COO in legal tenders. The increass
OF S6S6,975 in surplus reserves was about
what was expected. The statement indi-
Gated that the flow of money from the in
terior to this centre has not ceased, as
was suggested il might have by reason OF
the decline in money rates. An increase o.
sl.o4S COO in loans was something of
surprise; a moderate decrease had been
looked for. This increase explained an in
crease of s1.2S2, 500 in deposits.
The reports of railroad earnings that
were received showed that the business of
the roads was keeping up and stimulated
activity in the railroad stocks. There was
an excellent demand for st. Paul and
Rock Island, which was accompanied by a
report that an increased or an extra divi-
dend would be paid on both stocks this
fall The report in regard to St Paul
was specific i; was said that an extra
dividend of j per cent would be paid on
this stock Burlington and Quincy was
also bought in considerable amounts. The
absorption of Atchison preferred which,
for some time, has been a feature of the
market, continued Southern Pacific,
Northern Pacific, and Louisville and Nash
vile we're other railroad stocks that were
in liberal request. There were fair-sized
dealings In the steel and iron stocks.
There was a rise of nearly four points in
Tennessee Coal and Iron and a good gain
In price was recorded for Colorado Fuel
and Iron. AS compared with the final
prices OF last Saturday the majority OF
stocks are higher
The times., 1899-08-20
Corrected daily by w. B. Hibbs & Co..
members Of the New York Exchange.
DULLNEss IN COTTON.
Heavy Receipts Fail to Prevent IA
slight Advance I'm Price.

tReceived daily by E. A. Bowers Co., brokers,
Washington Loan and Trust Building.l
New York, Aug. 19-According to the
Financial Chronicles weekly report,
Texas needs rain, picking is making good
progress as a rule, rust is reported in
Texas. Alabama, and Tennessee, and crop
prospects have improved in the Atlantic
and some Gulf States. The amount brought
into sight for the week was 39,600. making
total for the season to date OF II, l64, 600,
against II, ,021 900 last year.
Liverpool spot sales were 1900, at same
price Futures were 1-2c lower. Heavy
receipts at Houston today, 400, against
400 last year, tended TO encourage the bear
crowd, who looked for additional decline
on account of discouraging cables. Our
opening prices, however. were unchanged
10 i point lower. During the morning
prices moved up 3 points, the weather map
showing only light rains at a few stations
and none in Texas. On the one hand the
market is confronted by heavy reactions,
and ON the other by needed rain in Texas,
the effect being general apathy. The close
was l to 2 higher. Spots here were un-
changed
The times., 1899-08-20
THE CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
Wheat and Oats Advance, With Corn
Strong.


Strong.
Chicago, Aug 19.--Wheat advanced rs
of a cent and held most of it. There were
all manner of helps, chief among them the
cables. Liverpool was up 3-sd to 5-Sd, and
London as much Most of the Continental
markets were up a fraction. There was no
renewal of the cash business but bids were
as good as yesterday or the day before, but
our advance put these out of line.
Corn was showing strength enough to
help wheat somewhat. Liverpool predicted
a decrease on passage and it is very cer-
tain there will be a decrease in the visible,
possibly a million. The worlds shipments
will be small, not much over six million
bushels. Cables are reiterating that Russia
is to have very little wheat for export The
future depends upon the export demand,
the volume of outside trade and the North
western movement. September corn ad-
yanced a cent, May and December, IA TO
3-S of a cent. The corn market has been
oversold. Receipts have become light. The
cash demand is more than sufficient to take
care of arrivals Our public stock Mon
day will be down to about ], 800, 600 bushels,
a decrease of the week of 100000 bushels.
Oats were up is 10 3-S of a cent, helped
by corn. The situation is not unlike corn,
a somewhat oversold market and a good
cash demand There is this difference,
however, that receipts are very large.
Provisions were firm at a small advance.
closing steady There was fair investment
demand and packers were buying against
cash sales. The cash demand was very
pood
The times., 1899-08-20
New York Cotton Market.
A PARABLE BY BERNHARDT.
Muses. ForeteII the Future of "A New
born Child.
(From Golfers Weekly.)

lfroIn COlueT heekly.l
The muses. hoyered over the cradle of
newborn child. Full Of awe, the parents
listened TO the prophecies concerning the
future OF their son: Thou shalt be hand
some man. golden crown shalt thou bear
on thy head! A hero wilt thou be; a
thousand voices wilt shout thy praises;
thy worshipers Will do homage to thee
from afar. In thy power will it lie to
make men laugh and weep to strain to-
ward thee, and TO tremble before thy wrath.
poison and pionard will be powerless
against thee. Thy fame will travel
throughout the lands, and poets shall sing
thy glories in immortal verse;"
overpowered by gratitude the chi'd's
mother sank down before the muses..
Suddenly the forgotten Muse of Immortal
Fame appeared among them The gifts
of my sisters ! cannot take from thee, -
she said in wrath, but TO avenge my ne
glect, hear this, my prophecy"
THE golden crowns shall be tinsel. He
shall laugh, weep and love, not by his
own free will, but at another behest. Those
that acclaimed him shall deny TO him tn
esteem they give to poorer men. The
oeople who adored him shall tear him dow3
from the pinnacle of his glory to put an
other in his place. The laurels on his hea
shall turn to immortelies. Lonely and for
gotten he shall die, and nothing, nothing
will remain of him.
What, then, is to be his lot?" cried
the terrified father.
He will be an actori"
Then the Muse OF Death arose in her
| majesty. Il will avenge thee. my child,
she said. after thou art dead and gone
thy fame shall crush those that follow il
| thy footsteps"
| And the prophecy was fulfilled.
The times., 1899-08-20
LOST IN AN UNKNOWN LAND.
A City whence One White Only Ever
Returned.
(from Public opinion.)

ifrOm PUDIc OpiInOnj
1t is strange that in these days of ex-
ploration there should still be land
which has never been penetrated by
white man Lhassa, the capital of Thibet.
is the one city on the face of the earth
which no stranger can enter. This land
of mystery whose locked gates SO many
grave men have tried TO open, is fourteen
times as big as England, and is three
miles above the level OF the sea. Its pop
ulation is about as large as the population
of London. Only one Englishman has
ever been in the sacred city-Thomas Man
ming. who reached 1t in 1911. He was
soon sent back again, however, ana since
that time travellers and missionaries have
risked their lives in attempts to solve the
riddle of the unknown land.
Mrs. Lucie Rijnhart. the American wife
of Dutch missionary in China, has
reached the furthest point in Tibet ever
trodden by a stranger, but she has paid
dearly for her courage. 1t was Mrs. Rim
hart who, with her husband, assisted
Captain Welby and Lieutenant Malcolm
two English officers, in their journey
across Tibet, and since then the mission
ary and his wife, with their little boy,
hardly more than a year old, resolved to
do what in them lay to carry the Gospel
into the heart of this strange country.
Today Lucie Rijnhart Is back In her home
in a village on the borders of Manitoba.
her boy lies in a lonely grave in wild IL
bet, and her husband she has lost forever
in this world, unless a miracle brings
him home again. For months they trav-
eled. singing hymns and distributing BIZ
bles, as they rode along the mountain
streams. Then their horses were shot,
their men left them, and they were help
less and alone. t
ION the day before yesterday writes
the brave wife, my husband swan across
the river to get the people in the tents to
come with their animals to our aid. He
swan across and turned On the bank to
wave his hand at me Then he disappear
ed behind the rocks. For three days | have
waited for him to come back. but he does
not" And now Lucie Rijnhart is alone in
Manitoba, her beautiful face worn with
grief, her child snatched from her, her hus-
band dead or worse than dead in the Great
Closed Land. What her husband is suffer-
ing must be difficult TO describe. The Ii
hetans are not merciful with strangers.
'Intruders" are made to ride on horseback
on a wooden saddle with a high back from
which iron spikes stick out horizontally;
or to stand on log of wood with their
legs thrust as wide apart as the strength
OF five men can force them. Redhot irons
are held within an inch of their eyes, guns
are fired close to their heads and the rack
is as common as in the days of the lnqui-
sition. 1t is TO be hoped the brave mis-
sionary is dead rather than enduring the
tortures which other travellers have suf-
fered. All efforts to find him have been In
| vain and Mrs. Rijinhart is mourning hin
| as the last of the martyrs of Tibet
The times., 1899-08-20
Ware & LeInnd,s Letter.

Furnished by the Guarantee Trust and Deposit
Company, 1929 F Street northwest
Chicago, Aug. 19.-Wheat at Liverpool
closed 3-Sd higher; Paris and Antwerp
both IA higher. Beerkbohm expects fair
Liverpool cables that export prospects
from Russia and Roumania are poor. Lon
don cables say that private advices 10 fore
most bankers report that the Russian
wheat crop will be great failure. This,
If true means that the Continent as well
as the United Kingdom will be buyer OF
American wheat. The wheat market was
strong all day, and closed at about the top
prices.
The times., 1899-08-20
state Of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas

State Of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas
Counfy-ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oeth that ne is
the senior partner of the firm Of r. j.
Cheney E. Co. doing business In the City
OF Toledo. county and State aforesaid and
that said firm viii pay the sum Of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF catarrh that cannot be cured by
the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence. this 9Th day OF December. A.
ID. 1885.
lseaD A. W. GLEASON.
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testi-
ronials. free. II. J. CHENEY & CO,
Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. T5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The times., 1899-08-20

Renewed interest is being shown in the
Pacific securities. President Mellen Of
the Northern Pacific is quoted as stating
that his line is making the largest gross
earnings of its history and operating at
less percentage of cost than ever before.
He also states that there is no danger OF
future trouble over the clear water dis
trict dispute, which is a most reassuring
matter both for the Northern Pacific and
the Union Pacific. The statement OF the
Northern Pacific for the year will be pub
lished in few days. 1t will show some
thing like per cent earned on the com
mon stock after the full dividends on the
preferred. Both securities seem to many
to be selling entirely too low in view OF
this. The Union Pacific securities are also
receiving the favorable attention OF con-
serYative people
The times., 1899-08-20

Below are given comparative figures
showing the level of prices in q number OF
the more important securities on last Sat
urday and yesterday, the closing prices ia
each case being used The table is espe-
cially valuable as potent comment on
the argument Of Mr.. Keene and his friends
that prices cannot advance. The sugges-
tion OF Mr.. Keene is interesting, but scarce
ly convincing in view Of the fact that prices
are advancing
The times., 1899-08-20

reached yesterday was So 34, and the close
was So 12. The buying of the stock for for
eign account is still large and the invest
ment buying on this side is also good.
There is no reason 10 believe that the high
price of the stock has nearly been reached
if the market of the coming months is to
be bull market The company is likely
to earn from TO 10 per cent on its stock
this year,
The times., 1899-08-20

Talk of a movement in the anthracite
coalers Is again heard in the street. On
tario and Western has been active and
strong for two days past and others OF the
group are somewhat more in demand.
The times., 1899-08-20

Prices now are on an average very near.
II not quite, as high as they were during
the first week of last February at the top
figures of the winter boom. and the highest
level in many years This record does not
look like bear market by any means. The
market does not advance all at once as
it did during the best weeks of the winter
boom, but the different groups are taken
up one at a time and the result is that
big advances are being made, perhaps,
without the average trader being fully
aware of it. It would be a difficult matter
TO pick out half a dozen securities in the
active railway list on which good profits
would not have been made during the past
month on the bull side.
The times., 1899-08-20

weak and almost entirely neglected, but it
cannot be said that this was the cause OF
much dependency to the average speeu' a
tor or investor. The buying OF the stand
ard issues was good, and tie cliques in
the low priced specialties were active and
confident in their manipulation, having
the help of some good commission buying.
The presence of some Of the important
market interests vas to be NOTED at times.
an augury OF strong support during the
coming week perhaps. Money was easy,
the rate for call money at the close being
only per cent. The bank statement, al
though showing small changes, was IN
every way satisfactory. The tone of spec
ulation was buoyant and the feeling in
the street was perhaps more hopeful than
at any time heretofore during the sum-
mer. Talk of the bull market was conf
dent, and it cannot be disputed that there
was reason for it If the bull market is
not already begun, the session yesterday
was at least very close imitation.
The times., 1899-08-20
Money! Money!
THE COLUMBIA GUARANTEE COMPANY.

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6I3 St NV,
VIII advance you any amount of money on Piano,
Furniture etc, without removal, publicity or
delay. and YOU can pay it back in easy weekly or
monthly payments, which will arrange to
suit the borrower We are cheaper than any
in the city and can assure you the most courteous
and liberal treatment. We only charge you for
the time YOU keep the loan. Call and investi-
gate our method before closing elsewhere Pri-
vate offices, and business strictly confidential.
Remember the place, COLUMBIA GUARANTEE
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The times., 1899-08-20

Connoisseurs of good beer declare Heurich's
Maerzeu and Senate beer the best beverages that
brewed from malt and hops. If you phone
1884, Arlington Bottling Co., for case OF
Heurich'S you will also have chance 10 declare
Maerzen and Senate to be the best
The times., 1899-08-20
The bank statement figures are as fol-

There is more money in the banks, and
despite the fact that loans have increased,
the reserve has increased nearly 100000
also.
The times., 1899-08-20

The list includes the active stocks OF the
railway list and OF the industrials. II will
be seen that there has been an almost un-
broken record OF good advances in the rail-
ways and that the losses have almost all
been made in the industrials. In view OF
the fact that the industrials were active
during the previous week, il Is matter OF
moment that the railways have now come
In for their share OF the advance. To many
the comparative neglect OF the iDdHstrials
for the better known securities viii be
wholly a cause for eongratulation. II can
not be doubted. however, that In the bull
market OF the coming months the best Of
the indUstriais viii be active and strong
The record Of Tennessee Coal and Iron
during the week is proof Of this. Much
OF the advance OF this stock mas been
manipulated. but there has been good COM
mission buying also 81
The times., 1899-08-20

American Cotton Oil was active and
buoyant yesterday.
The times., 1899-08-20

Yesterdays stock market was in every
way satisfactory The standard issues all
advanced spiritedly. and closed al the top
prices. the gains being all the way from
q fraction 10 a point or more in this
group. and the recently active coal and
iron securities continued 90 make large
gains. Federal Steel common and pre-
ferred and the American Steel and Wire
Issues were inactive. as they have been for
some weeks past bat their losses were
small The New York traction issues were
The times., 1899-08-20
n9nS 11 Mil on FURNITUR-.
PIANOS, HORSES.

Wagons, ETC., at lowest rates and on the day
you apply. We are oaniug on the Buiidlng
Lean Association plan, which makes the cost oil
carving loans much less than you pay else.
where and allows you to pay it on IN any siZeo
notes you desire. running from one to twelve
months You only pay for the use OF money ioe
the length Of time you carry it. II you have
loan with some other company we will pay II
off and advance you more money If desired Rates
cheerfuIly gwen and cost TO you unless loan
is made Loans made anywhere IN the Distree-
Call and get rates Front room, first foor, Sci
entihc American Building.
National, Mortgage Loan TO.
SIS F Street n. w.
The times., 1899-08-20
Total -..............
APorto Rican pesos.

This represents an establishment with
modern machinery but plain buildings;
boiler and engine, pulping machine, steam
drying drum, hulleF for second SHE'LL poll
shing machine, classifer, blowers, bins
for handling, and final sacking The Iaa-
chinery, except the pulping machine, may
be dispensed with, and the coffee bean
in its last casing dried in the sun on ce-
ment floors or in fiat, shallow boxes sup
ported on rails, to be run under cover
but the saving would not exceed $4,000,
and the expense of handling the coffee
would be increased, while the market
able price would be greatly reduced as 1t
is necessarily sold to the coast merchant,
who finally prepares it for market in his
own mills
The returns for this outlay would, ap-
proximately, be follows:
Second year. coffee 5000 pounds) at an
average OF 10 cents a pound. ............ $50
Third year. coffee 10000 peunds) at same
nrice Observation-Disclosures. l500
Fourth year. coffee 10000 pounds) at same
price Observation-Disclosures. 5000
$3.50
Cost of picking. at 1 IL cents
pound 500
Cost OF hulling and washing at 2 cents. 700
Cost of easy transportation, at 1-2
cents .-.....---..-..'...... $40
2,10o
The times., 1899-08-20
New York stcck Market.

Corrected daily by w b. Hibbs & Co.
members OF the New York Exchange.
1zIe r Street.