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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
A sELF-coNFEssED CRIMINAL.
Crimes Df Every Day
Occurrences.

Minneapolis Mimi, Get ga spe-
>ial to the Times from Saltwater,
| Mimi, says:
| j. {. Mcbride. convict at the pris-
on received from jackson county in
| December last 10 serve three years and
| five months for an assault, has made a
remarkable confession. showing him
| to be one of the most high handed muI-
| derers in the country. His confession
| was made TO Warden Wolfor in letter
| written October ;. and in il he related
| the murder of two officers, Joseph
| Grant and John McNott, at Geneva,
| ILL.,, August %, 1856 The murder of
| Julia Buckmire, at Geneva; post Of
| fee robbery and the murder of Mar
shall, of Ossawatomie. kas.: the burg
| larry of hardware store and the shoot
| ing of a policeman at Guide Rock,
Neb.. and many burglaries and high
way rObberies-
If the story in true he has been q
veritable terror. Speaking OF the CT
/ cumstances of the murder of Grant
and McNott. at Geneva. he says:
IL shot Joseph Grant and John Nc
Mott. Three of us. two pals and my
| self. were in the act of committing 4
burglary al Geneva, at about one
O'Clock in the morning. August %.
IssG- We entered the house of an I'M
dertaker for the purpose of robbery
My two pals were arrested by these OF
ficerS | walked some distance away
from the place of the robbery to the
courthouse. and secreted myself be-
hind tree. When the officers came
along with my two pals 1 shot them,
killing Officer McNott instantly,
wounding Officer Grant fatally
Continuing. he says: i also muir
deTed d woman by the name of Julia
Buckmire. in the outskirts of Geneva,
about two weeks before / murdered
the officers. | cut her throat with
razor because she recognized me while
in the act of committing a robbery.
] carried the body TO hencoop and
set fire TO the house. The body was
found in the hencoop the next morn
ing.
Mcbride SAYS his right name is
George Bullock. and that he was born
of respectable parents. who have re-
sided in Geneva since 1871. He has
one in Nebraska.
After receiving the letter and cali
ing Mcbride into the Office for 4 more
explicit statement of his crimes. War
den Wolfer communicated with the
authorities AT Geneva and elsewhere. He
learned that the crimes we're commit
ted. but has learned no additional in
formation. Mcbride is now SO years
old, and says he has followed the life
of a robber and murderer since he was
Is years old. While relating the story
of his crime he gave all the details in
a matter-of-fact manner and evidently
felt relieved. He claims to have con-
fessed because his conscience bothered
him and says he is anxious TO be pun
ished for his many crimes. In the MUIR
der of the officers at Geneva. he says
he had two pals, one Of them Harry
Ester. later arrested and sentenced 10
Joliet penitentiary for Is years.
The confession covers four large
manuscript pages.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
SHE STOOD HIGH.
Her Name Had Appeared in the So
ciety Column and She
Was Arrogant.

4 family living in North side fat lately
welcomed new housemaid. The girl had
just come from Michigan and her appear
anee was prepossessing- Soon after her ad-
vent it was discovered that she was inclined
TO treat the family with patroniZing air.
Mary, you must do better, or shall have
TO ind some one to taxa your place" the
mistress remarked the otter morning
Il don't allow anyone TO speak TO me that
way, replied Mary, with toss OF her head.
I'm just as good as you are, and l want
you to know it.
Mary founeed out of the room and re-
turned In two minutes with the weekly pa
per from her town. Among the social items
was the following:
Miss Mary Hansen ha- gone to Chicago
TO spend the winter. Miss Hansen Is an ac-
knowledged belle In the leading circles OF
Sawdust Creek
Mary waited until her employer had had
time to read the personal, and then shs
said, with whitening scorn:
As have always been accustomed to GO
ing with the very best In my town, and as /
don't believe you ever have your name on
the society page OF the Sunday papers, /
guess can't afford to stay with you.
The North side woman declared the do
mestic incident closed. - Chicago Inter
Ocean.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
CONVINCING ARGUMENT.
Road Improvement Would Do
Veil to Consider.

The country roads OF the United
States are probably in worse condi-
ton than in any other thoroughly CIV
ilized country. This is not due alto
gether to neglect or lack of material,
but is due somewhat 10 the undeyeloped
condition of the country in general.
The cost of primary transportation, 10
the railroads, in rural districts is often
greater than the remaining transport
tation of hundreds of miles. In many
cases the expense of primary transport
tatiou precludes the possibility of grow
ing perishable crops. But that is only
one phase of the subject 1t is agreed
that mans social instincts must be IA
vored and cultivated if he is 10 keep up
with the advancement of the times.
Bad roads interfere most seriously with
society, education and religion. and for
this reason if for none other, it will
pay the people of a county, in hard
cash, TO repair the roads, or build new
ones. Among other Improvements that
follow fast upon the Improvements of
country roads is the rural free mail de-
livery. This. with the increased IA
cilities for travelling and transporta-
ton, and the heightened value OF lands,
will certainly repay all trouble and eN-
pense in bodybuilding. The process of
.centralizing the country school would
be greatly accelerated by good roads.
Bad roads are the great obstacle. for
as roads are now, hauling the children
TO the township center is impossible in
many places. The two-good roads and
centralized schools are reciprocal.
The one promotes the other. The cost
of improved roads is the mountain in
the way of realization. But this noun
tain would become a mole-hill if APP
preached fearlessly. If the present gem
Grafton would make up its mind to bear
part of the cost and enjoy the bene-
fits, the difficulty would disappear. The
improvement must come, sooner or
later. If the farm does not pay part
of the cost during the fathers lifetime.
it must pay il during the sons lifetime
and ownership or the grandson's. Why
wade through mud. yourself. for ten,
20 or 80 years, and then leave your
farm in the mud? You can leave your
children a far better legacy by pro-
noting this one great improvement,
and you can enjoy its benefits and adj
vantages yourself. \ farmer of our ac-
quaintance recently put up a monu-
ment for himself and wife, with names
and dates OF birth all engraved, and
space left for date of death. 1t has
to oe done" he said. land il must be
paid for by the farm. I think I can do
ii now as well as my children could do
it after l am gone, and perhaps bet
ter. and at less cost. Besides. L have
the satisfaction of knowing il is done.
and we'll done" This is the kernel OF
the argument in favor of good roads
improVement.-Ohi Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
The Importance of Grading.

Good roads add materially to the
value of any country. y recent visit
in the rural sections corvinces US that
the two important factors in the i'm
provement ofroads are the cutting down
of grades and thorough drainage TO
prevent the damage done TO roads by
streams OF water flowing from water
sheds. II is waste of money simply to
repair the surface of. the road while
permitting high grades TO continue,
preventing the transport OF economical
loads Of wood or farm produce The
practice should also be condemned of
covering powders ard rocks in the
roadway with earth in the fail. They
should be removed by blasting or by
the use of The crowbar. thus remedy
ing the trouble once for all.--Americap
Cultivator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
FIGHTING ON THE BORDER.
Fierce Battle Between Americans
and Mexicans at Naco. Arizona.
-Four Mexicans Killed.

FL Paso. Tex. Oct. 23.-War between
Americans and Mexicans broke out
again yesterday afternoon at Naco.
Ariz.. with disastrous results.
Naco lies partly in Mexico and part
" in the United States, and has 4
mixed population
bad blood has existed between he
Americans and Mexican officials since
the recent disturbance wherein party
OF cowboys rescued one of their nuni-
Der from Jail across the border
y dispatch from Bisbee says:
This afternoon just as 4 baseball
excursion from Bisbee was about to
lsave Naco. Mexico. a fight started be-
tween Mexican guards and American
Cow boys. and as result four Mexican
guards were killed and one seriously
wounded
An American named Ryan was liz
stSntly killed and Bisbee miner was
shot through the leg.
The fight resulted from row on
the Mexican side of the line. between
Americans and Mexicans-
The guards attempted TO arrest the
line.
Just before they reached the line
the guards opened fire. which was
promptly returned. \ lively battle oc-
Cured. lasting fully Is minutes. Over
so shots were exchanged.
COWBOYS from this side rushed tc
the aid of their friends. and opened fire
across the line.
Dan Burgess. a bystander, was shot
in the leg.
Ryan. freighter. was riddled with
bullets.
Montgomery. who was with Ryan,
is missing
One cowboy. ice Rhodes. was arrest
ed and jailed on the Mexican side OF
the line.
Excitement is intense. and a posse
is forming to rescue him
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
RIark seedIess Grape wanted.

Will some one Develop black SEED
less grape? We have white Seedless
grapes, but suitable only 10 the climate
OF California, and EOw we want & good
black grape without seeds. Such d
grape would sell al 4 fancy price on
the market. The fear OF appendicitis
causes many people 10 take out The
seeds when eating grapes, and this
greatly detraets from the pleasure of
grape eating \ g-arc O. the cka-ac-
Ter described would bring a good deal
more than the common grape.-Farn-
ers' Review.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
An Oh I.a,,,l,n.rIz sinnr.

Chicago. Oct @2--A business block
al South Chicago burned early yester-
day entailing a loss of $4,000 and
painfully injuring II persons Four
teen buildings were burned An Did
landmark was destroyed in the burn
ing of the Grand Central hotel. 1t was
a frame building. and was consumed
rapidly
The fire originated in the barn in the
rear of Peter Hanson's saloon, and
spread both east and west. The Grand
Central hotel was one Of the first
buildings ia &C
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Mrs. Cara Nfakemer.

Mrs. Clara Makemer, housekeeper fol
the Florence Crittenden Anchorage Mis-
sion, of Chicago, writes the following
letterfrom 3o2 Chestnut street, Chicago:
'Peruna is the best tonic / have even
known for general debility, sure cure
for liver complaint, and never failing
adjuster in cases of dyspepsia
Il have used il in cases of female ir.
regularities and weak nerves common
to the sex, and have found it most salts
factory"
From early girlhood to the end OF thu
chiId-bearing period few women are en-
tirely free from some degree of catarrh
OF the pelvic organs.
With Peruna the thousand and ON
ailments dependent upon catarrh of the
pelvic organs can be wholly averted.
Health and Beauty" sent free /,
wome1. only. by The Peruna Medicine
Co.. Columbus Ohio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
QUALITY AND NEWS.
Fame and Excellence Are Determin.
ing Factors in Successful Develop
ment-One of the Important Func-
tions of High-CIass Newspapers.

Fame anu excellence Are Determin.
ing Factors in Successful Develop
ment-One of the Important Func-
tions of High-CIass Newspapers.
In presenting interesting phases of
scientific and economic problems, high
class newspapers frequently give in
formation of as great value in their add
vertising columns as in those devoted
to the publication of the principal
events of the day; and when the fame of
a product is extended beyond its natural
limits into foreign lands, and large de-
mand created throughout Great Britain
and her Colonies and the principal sea-
ports and cities of Europe, Asia and At
RIGA, it becomes pleasant duty to note
the fact and to tell of the points of ex-
cellence on which so great success is
based. We refer to the now world
famed laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs.
the product of the California Fig Syrup
Company. The merits of this we'll
known excellent laxative were first
made known TO the world through the
medical journals and newspapers of
the United States: and is one of the dis
tinct achievements of the press. 1t is
now well known that Syrup OF Figs is
an ethical proprietary remedy, ap-
proved by the most eminent physicians
everywhere. because it is simple and eff
fective. yet pleasant to the taste and &C
ceptable to the system. and not only
prompt in its beneficial effects, but also
wholly free from any unpleasant after
effects. II is frequently referred to as
the remedy of the healthy. because it is
used by people who enjoy good health
and who live well and feel well and are
well informed on all subjects generally,
including laxatives. In order to get its
beneficial effects. it is necessary to get
the genuine Syrup of Figs. which is
manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co. only.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

Des Moines. Ia. Oct. 2S.-The body
O. a young woman WAS found in the
Des Moines river last evening. and
identified as that of Mabel SehoIeld, %
M@cksbuTg. Ia. She was u years cid
and came mere few days ago to visit
the home of j. W. Thomas She was
missed yesterday. bur no anxiety was
felt
The coroner and physicians declare
she was not drowned. rs there is no
discolorarion or swelling. There ~, Ie
10 marks of violence. however, and no
Doison could be detected
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Railroad Enterprise.

The constantly increasing business OF the
very material additions to the telegraph
service During the past year nearly 1000
miles of copper wire, l66 pounds to the mile,
have been strung. New lines have been
placed in service between Baltimore and
Pittsburg, Baltimore and Parkersburg. New
ark, O.. to Chicago, Philadelphia to Newark,
Philadelphia to Cumberland and Cumber
land to Grafton. During the summer sew
eral of these wires were quadruplexed be
tween Baltimore and Cumberland and du'
picked west.
lines are constructed in the best possible
manner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
A Lapidarfan Feat.

After several unsuccessful attempts
aud three years labor the feat of cut
ing ring out of a single diamond has
begp accomplished by the patience and
ski of Mr.. Antoine. one of the best
kndsvn lapidaries of Antwerp. The
ring is about three-quarters of an inch
in diameter.-N. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

my husband that some
thing must be done, for
! was nearly frantic with
pain. Having read of
til e wonderful cure S
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etahle Compound had
performed, determined
to try it. I have taken
it and am happy to say I
am cured. / recommel
to all my friends and /
tire of telling the bene
have derived from its Us
have you alone to thar,
my recovery.
Mrs. ELLEN FLANs-
GAN, 1870 Mountain ST.,
Philadelphia. Pa. writes:
dear Mrs. PINKHAM
Three years ago I was
a sufferer from chronic
dyspepsia, was irritable
and cross. and can say
that after taking seven
bottles of Lydia E. Pink
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
An Unfortunate Amictre.-

McNurty-Poor Hoolihan. He's so
sharrt-sighted thot he's bound t work.
himself I death.
O'Doolan-Phwat has bein' sharrt-
sighted + do wild it?
''Shure he can't see whin dthe boss
amt lookin', an has Z cape shovelin' all
1.-The toime."-Up-to-Date
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Penalties of Fatberboo5

Occasionally you viii meet in this dreary
world the father of family of girls who
wears new overcoat, but you will never
come up with such a father who can afford
to have his teeth filled-Atchison Globe
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

"Say, you knew Deacon Hardway's boy
Hen, who went up to the city to study med
icine, didn't you:"
oh, yes: l knowed Hen well. What
kbout him.
"Hc killed himself day before yesterday"
'You don't say, What was the matter:
Couldn't he git no outside practice: "--t'hi
cago TIEnes-He.ald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
ManH Peonle CANNOT Drinl<

coffee at night 1t spoils their sleep. You
can drink Grain-O when you please and sleep
like top. For Grasn-0 does not stimulate;
ie nourishes, cheers and feeds. Vet it looks
and tastes Ike the best coffee. For nervous
persons, young people and children Grain-O
is the perfect drink Made from pure grains.
Get package from your grocer to-day. Try
it in place Of coffee. Is and 25c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
HOW to Pack Rutter.

Butter that is TO be packed for flu
ture consumption should be a great deal
tlrier than. that intended for immediate
use. 1t should also be packed solidly,
50 that when turned out of the box it
viii not show any crevices for brine
to lodge, giving il an unsightly appear
sucs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
His Revenge.

As they bent solicitously over him the
man who had been kicked by horse opened
his eyes. Have you any last wish?' they
asked him.
Yes" he murmured. Have an automo-
bile hearse at the funeral"
Revenge, it seemed, was strong even in
0eath.-N. Y. Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
A Gentle Interference

Miss Passeigh is delightful must
.ian," said the young man. Yves"
said the young woman. But she in
sists on playing occasionally in a minor
Key"
''Of course. Its the only means she
has of suggesting that she isn't of age
-I'osfon Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Tnuuirir= Willie.

Wiilie-Ma. can people leave parts of
themselves in different places?
Ma-No: don't be ridiculous
well, Mr.. Jiggs said he was going to
Arizona for his lungs. "-Pbiladeiphia
Record
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

81 have half mind TO get married. -
said the Lonely Man.
at takes" said the Savage Bachelor.
''just about that amount of mind TO
think of such thing. Cincinnati En-
uujrsr
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Penalties of Fatherhood.

Occasionally you will meet in this dreary
world the father of family of girls who
come I'D with such father who can afford
to have his teeth filled.-Atchison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Its Equivalent.

Pedsgogue (severely)-Now, sir, for the
last time, what's the angle OF the hypothe-
muse of right-angled triangle equivalent to?
Boy (despesatelyl-It's equivalent to a
sekin' fer me, sir. Go ahead--Boston Tray-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Doll Till Soft.

Mrs. Justwed-These eggs are hard
yet. How long did you cook them?
Cook-Three minutes. ma'am.
We'll. cook them for ten minutes
next tine."-Truth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
That Contain Mercury,

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is
often ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo,
O., contains no mercury, and is taken inter:
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
uine. It is taken internally, and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testi-
monials free.
Sold BY Druggists. price 75c per bottle
Halls Family Pills are the best
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
short of Conscience.

DR.. Parkhurst says that man is merely 4
gorilla with a conscience. Ii there Is any
semblance of truth in his theory, then there
are lot of men who ale just plain gorillas
Topeka Capital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Lanes Fnmil, MEDICINE

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
Eche Price - and SOC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

ease. The boards of each panel overlap,
at enc end, the next panel. y grad
ually curving corner should be made
with this fence. since at right angles
slight opening would be left.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

She-"You never see my husband laugh at
his own jokes" He-@No; but you can't
blame him for that. " onkers Statesman
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Feminine CreduIity,

4 woman believes man when he says she
is sensible. even though she has but a mo-
ment since believed him when he said she
WAS Tretty-Detroit Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

Piso's Cure is wonderful Cough medi-
Bake AYES. Brooklyn, y. Y, Oct. q, "a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

GIVE got no case said lawyer who was
trying a suit for damages against a railroad,
ssbut I've got the iury.'-Atchison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

IRIS. PNKHAM says that irritabiY indicates disease.
MI Women who nervc.s and snappish to be
ptied. Their homes uncomfortable; their dis
positions grow constantly Such need the
of who understands the peculiar
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

It is an awful shock to find that we have
been polite to people who we're not worth It.
Puck
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

The wonder IS not that people are afraid
afraid to tell he-Atchison Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

hams Vegetable Compound entirely great
pleasure writing this you and would be pleased
interviewed by any who afflicted with distressing
complaint. am very grateful to you"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
A MOVABLE FENCE.
Every WeII-ReGulated Farm shou'S
Have at Least Quarter of
n Mile of 1t.

The illustration shows a panel of u
fence that can be moved with great
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26

troubles of her sex.
Mrs. ANNA E. HALL, of Mill
dale. Conn, was all run down in
health and had completely lost
control of her nerves. She wrote
to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn. Mass,
for advice. Now she writes:
II wish to thank you for what
has done for me. 1t has helped me
suffered for a long time with ner-
d limbs and falling of the womb;
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-10-26
Thc Dest PRESENTATION for ChilIs

and Fever Is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CELL TOXIC tits simply iron and quinine in
: tasieless form. No cure no pay. Price, SOC.