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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
GOLD DEMOCRATS FOR BRYAN.
Getting Back to the Only Party That
Relieves from Ex-
tOrfion.

The Palmer and Buckner democrats
of Mclean county, Ill, formally an
nounce that they are now supporting
Bryan and Stevenson.
They have issued a statement in
which they declare that their views on
the silver question. which was the lead
ing issue in 1896. have undergone no
change.
But in their judgment this issue has,
for the time being at least, given place
in Importance to two others. which
have been forced upon the country by
the republican party and which now, in
their belief, threaten our basic nation
al principles and organic national
life They state these issues as fol-
lows:
1. "Un-American colonization, dis
ruptive not only of our national integ-
rity and morals, but also of our ma
tionalpeace, prosperity and perpetuity.
.. The fostering of trusts and of un-
just and fragrant private monopoly"
The colonization to which the Nc
Lean county democrats object is in
deed un-American. Properly speaking,
it is not colonization at all, which
means the sending forth of people from
a parent country to occupy the wilder
ness and plant there the laws. the insti-
tutions, the civilization of hat coun-
try.
What the republican party has I'M
dertaken to do is not to people a
wilderness. either adjoining or remote
from the United States. with Ameri-
cans, but to establish American do
minion over countries already as dense
ly populated as Illinois or even Massa-
chusetts-over millions of people occu-
plying regions where there is no room
for American colonies in the proper
sense of the word. 4
To true coionization-that is, to the
overflow of American people and insti-
tutions into unoccupied territory or
territory occupied only by a few row
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
THE GREAT ISSUE.
Is Imperialism, and Not
10 to l..

The democratic convention was right
and wise in declaring that "the burning
issue of imperialism, is the para
mount issue of the campaign"
1t is the way of the American people
to settle one issue at a time. In the
war of 1861 the one object of the north
was to save the union. Everything else.
as Lincoln so often said, was a side is
sue. In 1898 the one object of the ma.
ton in going to "a with Spain was
to free Cuba. Other consequences were
not considered.
In all our presidential elections one
issue has been ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ing. In 1860 it was to stop the extern.
sion of slavery into the territories. IL
1864 it was to sustain the government
in prosecuting the war. In 1865 it was
to preserve the fruits of the war" In
1876 it was reform-the battle cry of
Tilden. IL 1854 the election turned
mainly upon the political character OF
James G. Blaine. In 1892 the dominant
issue was the odious Mckinley tariff
In 1896 it was. of course, free silver at
IL to 1.
This year, as the Kansas City plat,
form truly declares. 1.-The paramount is,
sue is 'the burning issue of imperial.
ism, involving the very existence of the
republic and the destruction of our free
institutions" Surely nothing al be
more paramount oil more fundamental
than this.
Why, then. is there any question
that this is the one dominating issuei
Why did Mr.. Mckinley in his speech OF
acceptance so promptly accept the
challenge of the 16-to-1 plank in the
democratic platform and seek-to make
that again the paramount issue? Is
it not, as the Brooklyn Eagle so a~cutely
says. because honest money is a uni
versal interest?" Is it not because tie
shrewd republican managers know
that ten h~esitating voters will vote tc
protect their money and property te
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
The Boer Plot ut Pretoria.

London, Aug. IA special dis
patch from Pretoria says the Boer plot
to make a prisoner of Lord Roberts
and shoot all the British officers pos
sible, discovered Thursday, included
the recspture of Pretoria and the
shooting of Lord Roberts, and to in
duce the burghers to rise en- masse. A
number of suspected accomplices of
the co~nspirators have been conducted
across the border. The British au-
thorities are awakening to the danger
of allowing Boer sympathizers to re-
main in Pretoria.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16

one who will vote upon so splendid an
abstraction as equal liberty and a re-
public true to its ideals?
With Mr.. Bryan himself rests the de-.
termination of the question whether
1.-The paramount ISSUE shall be in fact
paramount. Mr.. Mckinley, by his
frank declaration of the republican
purpose TO hold and to rule the Philip
pines by supreme authority" outside
the acknowledgements of the eff.
feet of this poisonous graft of empire
upon the healthful stock of the repub-
Iic-renews the inestimable opportun-
ity to make 1.-The burning issue of i'm.
periaiism" the pivot of the election
Y. Y World
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
PROFESSIONAL LOG STEALING.
Discovery of n Depredations of a
Gang of Log SteaIers- Detec-
tives Are rat Work.

La Crosse, Wis, Aug. HIT has
been discovered that u party OF ~ men
from La Crosse, who make log steal
ing a profession, have removed a nu-m
Der of logs, valued at 81 900, from the
raft of j. w. Van SAINT, which was tied
at Dresbach, Mimi. The men over.
powered the Waterman, took the logs
and sold them. Detectives arc work
ing on the case.
The nen engaged in stealing logs
have Il protective association, ind all
members are pledged to secrecy. Men
who now about their movements
never reveal their knowledge, as they
know it means death or al least per-
sonal violence. During the past 20
years 81, 000, 900 worth of logs have
been stolen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
Excessive Heat in New YORK..

New York. Aug. 11.-Eleven persons
died here yesterday from the excess
sive heat which has been t~orturing
humanity in this locality for some
days and still continues with little
prospects of a let up. The greatest
suffering is endured by the people of
the lower east side districts, which
are so thiekly populated. In these
neighborhoods numerous families oc-
cupy single apartments and many of
them sleep on the pavements in front
of the buildings in the hope of obtain
ing a little fresh air.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
OLD JINGLE JEFF,

Old Uncle JEFF
Wa somewhat deaf.
AT least upon occasion.
but all who knew the good man well
Sun of his gentle kindness tell
With love n admiration
The dear old soul
Had such control
Oh every mood and action,
You could not tell, by look or word.
what thought he had cen when he heard
Some villainous detraction.
Fol when twas bad
He always had
Great trouble with his hearing:
BIZ when you told him something good
Twas always quickly understood.
His deafness scarce appearing.
He had no dread
OF what folks said,
Abuse, he did not fear IT.
And ongue though raging red
was silent. for he always said
He simply would not hear 1t.
j. W. Eddy, in Youths Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
is moi MAXI

-Democracy IS not making a cam-
paign of apology and explanation this
yea Apologies and explanations are
the chief products of the republican
machine in this campaign. The repub-
Ecan machine has a patent on that sort
of thing now. and democracy has no
disposition to infringe upon it.-Omaha
World-Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
Every list of killed and wnnn

Every list OF Killed and wound
I'd that comes TO US from the Phil
ippines is a record of unjustifable cru
city to cur own sons and adds to the
longchaptero Of dishonor with which the
Mckinley administration has darkened
our national annals.-Atlanta Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16

The republican rally might hav.
stiffened up that antitrust plank q
trife. The republican party has earned
the right to seoid The trusts when it
feels like it-AIbanv Argus.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
CONCERNING A BOY.
By Charles Kennett BurrOw.


From CasselI's MAGAZINE. Reprinted by Special
PermisstRn-)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16

elaborate Lunch.
A state lunch in China consists Of
140 dishes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-08-16
POWERS CONSPIRACY TRIAL.

National Association of DEN
ocratic Clubs"
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

$4,000. and was thereby enabled 70
keep It's doors open: and the State Pen.
itcntinry was relieved from the ncccs-
slty Of setting all convic,s at large BY
promises Of $35.oOo obtained In this
way. Other Institutions obtained lesser
advances: the total for all amounting
to At least $4,000. This amount II IN
addition TO the general deficit which
tho Incoming state administration will
have to face.
While the facts stated above might
subject the Thomas administration to .
general charge OF financial rccklcssuess
and incilicicncy. II might not argue alb
soiuts dishonesty. There are other
facts and figures. however. which nrs
much mors damaging than these. 30
low will be found some OF these facts
and figures. In regard moro especially
to tho various funds belonging to the
state aud the various departments man.
aged by the subordInaics Of Governor
ThomaA
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19
THE STOCK FUND.
How the cattlemen Have Been
Taxed for the Benefit Of the
Fusion "Rclatives' Union"

The last fusion Legislature, looking
about for something to tax In order to
raise money for their excessive appro-
priations, hit upon scheme Of requir-
ing fee of S2.G0 per head of stock
from cattlemen for re-registration Of
brands; the proceeds were to be kept
in stock fund, and It was estimated
by the end of tho fiscal year-Decem-
Der 1st-at least $4,000 would be In
the treasury from this source. The leg
islators underestimated the ability of
the secretary of state to deplete the
funds under his management The re-
ceipts from February l to September
%, 1900 were $40, 1920; the salaries
and expenses were S12.675.29, leaving
a balance on the last named date of
S7,113.01. The balance December LIST
will probably be about $4,000 instead
Of S25.OO0 expected by the friends Of
the law.
Part of these salaries and expenses
are explained by the fact that before
Mr.. Beckwlth became secretary of
state one brand clerk did the business
of the Office; under his administration
there have been other clerks az fol-
lows:
Mrs. Beckwith, wife Of secretary
Of state, per year. .......... 81 800
Mrs. Bills, daughter of secretary
of state, per year. ........... 1900
Four women clerks, at the rate
of $1,000 ................... 1890
Ono man clerk. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1900
Total $4,000
This sufficiently shows where the
brand money has gone, and why the
stock fund is not so large as was eX-
pected. In this case, Governor Thomas
is probably not personally to blame.
The beauties of fusion are Illustrated
by the arrangement whereby Popu-
list secretary of state loots one fund,
n Democratic adjutant general another,
and no particular party is responsible
to the people.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19
'''''eRS AND TRAITORS.

'IT'oiypc Was One Clement
NJ, w. Nallandigham
NM + hryan Cor months has been
IA si ~ lnstigAting Asuinaldo's
I'm n r",nl our soldiers in Luzon is
4, ~ Rn III" midday sun. 1t is idle
|lroc,' vans defenders to clamor
kmon, proof ana to defy" the
b. W, 10 prosecute Mr.. Bryan for
a a rr W. american people rec
| So ,,,o'iral without seeing him
Et Sn, %o They recognize n traitor
Tbo.lS MIN in n United States
[ey rr.'I"r", they know William
EIcm "r!an to he MS guilty now NJ
b n"o "' l.. Nallandigham n gen.
|ndsS w. n.,' ana they cannot look or
br yo,o "rll he stretches forth t.
|bods,,vIS without seeing on ti,cj"
: lIny IN Of the white mcn WI.
bccSn !" III" Philippines. -Chlca !,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19
THE Military FUND.
How Thomas Adjutant General
tias Looted This Department
Some Wonderful ENpcns Q Bills.

Under the laws Of the state OF Colo
RADIO q military poll tax OF one dollar
per capita In levied annually, and
brings In something over $4,000 per
year. September 81. 1908. tho balance
on hand in this fund was $lO.sJi.GO:
September q. 1880. the balance was
S5,Ogi.Ci. Between that date and Sep
tcmber, 1000, there was conveyed to
the state by the national government
$4,000. on September 81. 1900. the
balance In tho fund. including the SIS
600, was S13.G0I.i2. In other words.
the deficit during this administration
In excess OF the ordinary revenues
coming in has been more than $4,000.
Balance. September. '0s. ..S10.S51GO
Received from United States 100000
Total ................. -S-sJI.UV
Balance. September, 100O.... 13,GOI.12
Dchcit .............. .Slo.-ii.le
The national guard is not now In rs
good condition rs II was two years
ago. The revenue during the year 1900.
including the amount paid by the fed
cral government. has been nearly SiS,-
600. During the same period the sum
OF S3I.G3i has been paid out on war
rants. During Mclntiro's administra-
ton there had been paid out up to Sep.
TENDER, 1896. $4,000 of the fund
nearly $500 less than has been paid
out this year under this administration.
But in 1906 the national guard was In
good condition, well armed and equip
ped.
The large sums spent during the last
two years have not. therefore, been
70, Jt,,a I'M m
Where has the money gomez As In 9TH
or cases during this administration, an
examinat ton Of the official documents
shows that 1t has gone largely for saln-
ries and expenses. Under the head OF
expenses are several bills put In by the
ndjutant general. Mr.. J. g. Overmyer.
Two Of these are given herewith as
samples. March 20. 1900. Mr.. Over
myer went to Washington. ostensibly
on state business, although the only
apparent object was to attend con-
yention of militia officers. On his re-
turn he put in the following expense
account. which was approved by the
governor and paid out OF the military
fund:
Meals on train. .............S o.oo
UocI, and bnrrape, 100
Room hotel 1.25
Meals, Chicago ............... o.oV
Railroad ticket, Chicago to New
York ............. ...... -S'oo
Extra fare ticket and sleeper,
Chicago to Washington. o.oo
Meals on train. .............. 4'oo
Hack and baggage, Washington LOO
Hack hire. Washington. GOO
Hotel bill. washington. ....... 10
Hack and baggage, Washington LOO
Railroad ticket, b. & o., Wash
s,onnor 500 |
Woois IN train 800 |
Hack and baggage. .......... i.U
Room, hotel ................. I'oo
Meals, Chicago .............. 3.N
,iaoi., On train 400 |
service, Washington 300
Total ............... Tlof.fo
This expense bill. however. Is not so
as the one put In Sep
tember IS, 1900, for trip to San Fran
cisco to meet the troops returning from
Manila. The amount total OF his
voucher was 1884. Some Of the items
were as follows:
sleeper, Denver to San Francis
co T., .......... ........'.''% io.''
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

Those who are familiar with the du.
ties to be discharged assert that half
OF this force at little more than half
of tho expense could easily perform
NIL the rcal duties OF the office.
The adjutnnt general has showed his
thrift In other ways besides expense
accounts. When the militia was to be
equipped for the Spanish war great
deal OF clothing had TO be bought; 1t
was charged that Ovcrmyer obtained
for himself n pretty complete outfit Of
clothes ms samples from the different
firms which were soliciting contracts:
In other words. that he took brides In
the form of clothes instead Of money.
His conduct In this matter was CEN
sured by an Investigating committee,
but nothing came OF 1t, and he has
been retained in Office by the gov
crnor.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

|, Republican party Is the paS1
,,,,eyfus. The Democratic parry
s.r,y tina, promises only.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

,.t,,inr his position from one par
=, i,,rs 10 another. Mr.. Bryan 10
, "a I've his competitors . lively
I n. The scattering vote
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

,,s,srn country has also become
,-y.s country for the advocates
(.~IIstlon and free trade.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

n.rnOcratlc party II consistent
!, /, s keeping up Its record Ter
ks..tncy.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

!. Who uphold law and sFds'
I he tas.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19
HOW THE STATE FUNDS HAVE
Been LOOTED BY GRAFTERS.

salaries and Expenses Eat Up the Peoples Money
Large Deficits to be Faced by the Next Leg.
islature. State Penitentiary Mis.management
Thomas as City Boss in Denver.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

This sccount cd not slip through
without attracting the notice Of the
reporters. and the papers published
and commented upon tho more remark
able Of these Items. such NJ flowers
for tho Sick" and carriage hire" Aft.
or the matter had been ventilated In
tho newspapers, Governor Thomas dc
posted In the treasury. October 10Th.
tho sum Of SS5.55. In explanation Of
this Il was stated that the items In
ovcrmyer's account for strcet-car fare.
guide. flowers aud carriage hire had
been inserted by mistake. and should
hnvc been charged to the governors
personal account.
The items above cover only a small
part OF tho adjutant generals financial
demands on tho state. The regular
salary account Of his Office IS n fol.
lows:
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

l,r As Bryan's speeches keep the
Va u the Philippines Mixing
lie Insurgents the patriotic vo-
IA u. country will not "hiks 70
bntiird.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

,spsriiy. patriotism and victory sr'
y air.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

H., are coming our way.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

|nS reduction:
w. w. decreased. b.. 40 per cent.
Iii al record runs the same
(,ion ", E'atcs under McKinley's
'"0 aud prosperity.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

J., haul down the nag.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

This expense BILL however. is not so
extraordinary as the one put In Sep
TENDER IS, 1900, for trip to San Fran
cisco to meet the troops returning from
Manila. The amount total or MS
voucher was 1884. Some of the items
were as follows:
sleeper, Denver to San Francis, M
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

h, would have the men Of this
h believe that II In far better to
SsEn the flag In the Philippines
. terp the wheels OF commerce
q. IN the United States
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

w. w. nave increased In Nebraska,
1871, as follows:
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

no claims to be the rs-embodi.
| ~ the spirit OF Jefferson, and In.
IL, be wears the mantle OF Lin
IL, as ye, has made no claim TO
ts!ied on his manly thigh the
y o. Jackson.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

| !, a,c to prcdIc, that FREQ silver
.rrsr again ind place in n Demo
!, Platform. but II will tnke tho
long time TO overcome the stig.
|, having adopted such q financial
h,
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

h, despalrs OF the future Of the
frJ because voters insist on per.
Il business to influence their poll
irl ye, he himself has grown
|ky By making politics his bust.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

Democrats try TO poke fun Mt the
kas man because he Is asked to
e: full dinner pail. But they
!; point 10 a single measure they
sTs. passed for the benefit of tho
f.c,n wagc-earncr.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

IOCHIs : . : - - 'Vfoo'SV
On December 8, 1899, 7. Fl. johnson.
state game commissioner, went to Mis-
souri, on alleged Esnte business. The
following voucher was paid on appro-
val Of the governor:
To sleeping car, Kansas City to
Denver $500
To railroad fare, Kansas City to
Webb City, Mo-, and return. =. 1920
There is receipt attached to the
voucher for the railroad ticket, but Il
Is not signed, and 1t Is written on the
back of one of Johnson's business
cards.
On October IL, 1900, the following
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

} q the amusing things OF the
=, campaign Is the statement
By Mr. Bryan. In his Fort Wayne
p that his military experience
Fiught him that the life Of q SOL
uis dangerous one.
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19
Illegal Expense Accounts.

Under decision Of the Court Of Ap-
penls, state officers who go out Of the
state on any business whatsoever arc
prohibited from drawing their expense
money out of the state treasury. There
are no exceptions to tho rule laid down
in the opinion. which Is entitled Car
lie VS.. Hurd, 3 Colo. Court Of Appeals,
page II.
On July 81, 1890, Mrs. Helen L. Gren-
fell put in the following expense &C.
count for trip to California to attend
an educational meeting. The money
was paid out Of the general fund on the
Same date:
Rocky Ford enterprise. (Rocky Ford, Colo.) 1887-1950, 1900-10-19

k'ans receipts for the United
Under the FREQ trade Wilson tar
amounted TO Sl3l ,siS.531. during
Fial year ending June IS, 1891.
l1eTcascd by more than 500. OOO.-
eiihS the fiscal year ending June
~ when they amounted to $685.
~ Protection and prosperity are
for the national treasury than
zee tFade and adversely.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-08-16

Joseph E'lory, republican nominee
for governor, an accident railroad
commissioner for the pastfou years,
and is not a believer in the old adj
age that lightning never strikes
twice in the same place, tried TO get
cheap notoriety by advertising his
intention to make canvass Of the
state on a railroad bicycle, has. dis
covered that the intelligent people
of Missouri estimate such chaff at it's
proper worth, has discarded his
tread wheel and gone back to the
steam ears. But he has fallen so far
behind that he couldn [ catch Dock
cry now with the Use of an electric
current.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-08-16
CAMPAIGN RATE.

We want every democrat and al
these opposed TO the policy of the
present administration in Bates
county to read THE TINES until after
election, and as an inducement offer
the following low price: We will
mail The TINES to any address un-
til December 81, 1900, for - cents
cash; or we will mail regularly, each
week for the same time to a club OF
five for Sl.00, or a club of ten for
$500. Any OF our old subscribers
can take advantage of this rate by
paying up.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1900-08-16

The campaign liar is industriouslv
at work. Last week in an alleged
interview he made Admiral Dewey
say; wv whatever show of resistance
to our authority there is at the pres
ent time in the Philippines will be
kept up until after our election in
November. The instruction is kent
alive by the leaders who hold ont TO
the soldiers the hope of Bryan's cleo
ton" Admiral Dewey, when shown
the above, emphatically denied max
ing any such statement, and further
denied making the statement attrib-
uted to him in the same alleged in
terview that in his opinion a state of
war exists between this country and
China.