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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11

PEELED to work in the mines at an av-
erage of less than $3.50 a year. Some
of them, as was recently stated, at a
meeting of the miners never had in
their possession even one dollar in
cash of their earnings. 1t is all
traded out as fast or faster than 1T
was earned, in the '~pluck-me" stores
owned by the coal barons, where the
unfortunate Underground delivers were
forced to purchase their insufficient
necessaries of life and the materials
used by them in their occupation.
They were compelled to produce, too,
for a ton of coal as high as $500
pounds, which the coal Laron sold for
nearly the equivalent of two tons.
These facts and conditions are now
known to ali voters throughout the
land, and even were the few moder-
ate demands of the miners granted,
it would not, in the minds of an out
ragged people be regarded as a con-
donation of the crimes and cruelties
against robbed and crucifed and too
patient labor.
Hanna's presentation of the politi-
cal situation seems to have convinced
Morgan hat the strike was a grave
and dangerous one, and the latter i'm
mediateiy set to work to bring it to
a close. The next cay he held a con-
ference with the presidents of the i'm
portant coal roads and representatives
of the coal operators for the purpose
of devising means to end the strike,
and the result will probably be that
the coal trust will offer some o n
cessions to the miners, for the time
being, at least
Hanna's assurances to Pierpont Nor
gan that he had all the money needed
to run the national campaign was
doubtless true, but was no pledge that
the work of "fat-frying" would be
suspended. That he should forget his
role of TOUGHER in the presence of
a multi-miliionaire showed how deep
~ the strike had troubled his mind.
1t is a sure sign Slat he is unnerved
and frightened, and thai he sees in
the strike a political catastrophe that
campaign contributions cannot avert.
He wants the coal barons to do VIC
lence to their feelings by pretending
to sympathize with the woes of the
miners, and taking some steps to tenn
porarily remedy some o. their griev-
ances.
The Helena Independent, of Helena,
Mont, furnishes some interesting fig
ures in regard to the strike in the
anthracite regions of Pennsylvania.
1t is estimated that if the anthra-
cite coal strike should last two months
the men viii lose $1,000, coo in wages:
and operators S20,OO0,O0O and the rail-
road companies a like amount.
Here is a curious condition, we. IL
Illustrating the power of private mo-
nopoly to rob the producer, arbitra-
rily fix the terms and conditions of
labor, and appropriate the fruits of
industry for the benefit of the few
1t the expense of the many.
1t is estimated hat some lis 600 or
120. goo workers will Iose $4,000, 900 in
wages while a few m~onopolies win lose
$50. O 900. In other words these
few monopolies get 2K times as much
for mere ownership as the great army
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
P~ARAGRAPHIC POINTERS.

"A Nebraska man who had ne
third Of his brain removed some time
ago has Topped from Bryan to McKin-
lev. And yet the surgeons assured him
that the operation would not in the
least impair his intelligence.-Denver
Post.
Now, as there are really no
trusts in this country, as Boss Hanna
saws, how is Mr.. Mckinley going to
explain what he had in mind when he
wrote that part of his letter of accept
ance speaking of "conspiracies against
trade. commonly called trusts?"-Fort
Worth Journal.
In his Chicago speech Senator
lama wiped out the trusts. In New
York he removed Imperialism from the
campaign. There are no trusts and
there is no imperialism. Only one real
and substantial issue remains, there
fore. and that is the full dinner pail
Chicago Chronicle.
President Mckinley loudly de-
clares that prosperity abounds every
where throughout the republic" but
that declaration is not likely to be par
ticularly popular in Newtown Of in
any of the other towns which find
themselves wrecked by the legitimate
operations of the trust programme
Rockford Star.
In the event of other complica-
tions. which cannot be unexpected if
the programme of Imperialism is not
summarily restrained, a still greater
army would have to be provided-and
once authorized perhaps never could
be reduced. The people will say in
November what they think of this pro-
posed creation of a big and enormous
ly costly military establishment.-Buf-
falo Courier.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
In the Second Stage.
Afraid &c Another Mud Flood.

Managua, Nicaragua, Oct. 6.-Ths
recent torrential rains which have
been frequent, have led the people of
Mauagua to fear a repetition of the
mutt food. which descended from the
neighboring volcanic mountains "a
years ago, and covered the principal
streets of the city to a depth of five
feet.
President Zelaya, the ministers and
the members of congress still remain
In the city of Grenada, where the ex-
ecutive branches of the government
are conducting public business.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
THE RATIO.
Questions and Answer Putting
Clearly and Simply a Much Dis
puted POint-The Wise Course.

@. In the event of the restoration OF
the bimetallic agent what would be the
effect of a change of ratio, adopting
the present commercial ratio instead
of the coinage ratio?
A. First-It would necessitate the re-
coinage of all silver dollars, a tedious
and useless process.
Second-It would contract the guam
tity of silver money and its equivalent
one-half, or about $500, 200, 900, and I'M
less counteracted by an issue Of an
equal amount of full legal tender pa
per money would greatly lower the
general price level to the injury and
ruin of debtors, producers and smaller
business men. The bondholders and
fixed income classes would not serious-
ly object to bimetallism on such a ba-
sis, as it would cheapen products and
enhance the relative value of securi-
ties.
the present commercial ratio should be
decided upon as the basis?
A. To follow the example of Japan.
Recognize that gold has risen in its
purchasing Mewer and diminish the
weight of metal in the gold coins one
half while retaining the same debt pay
ing power of the coins. The Japanese
law in adopting the geld standard,
article Is says: "Gold coins issued be-
fore the issue of this law to be cir
culated at double their face value"
The better way, however, would be to
retain the present natural ratio of 1e
to National Rural.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11


Ex-Congressman A. T. Goodwin, from
Alabama, writes the following letter:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, {:
Gentlemen-'I nave now used two bot
ties of Peruna, and am a well man to-day.
| could feel the good effects of your medicine
before l had used it a week, after suffering
with catarrh for over a year Respect
fully, AT. Goodwyn.
Cataarh in its various forms is rapidly be-
coming a national curse. An ~undoubted
remedy has been discovered by DR.. Hart
man. This remedy has been thoroughly
tested during the past forty years. Promi-
nent men have come to know of its virtues
and are making public utterances on the
subject. To save the country we must save
tect them from disease. The disease that
is at once the most prevalent and stubborn
of cure is catarrh. Public men of all par
ties recognize in Peruna a national catarrh
remedy of ~unequaled merit. Send to DR..
Hartman. Columbus, Ohio, for a free book
on catarrh.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11

Omaha, Neb., Oct. 6.-The body of
the train robber killed Wednesday
night, south of Council Bluffs, re-
mains unidentified. The corners ver-
dict is that Express Messenger Bax-
ter killed the robber, and hat it was
i~ustifiable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
Have All Been Massacred.

London, Oct. 5.-A Shanghai dis
patch to the Times says it is reported
on good authority that SO mission
aries in north Shansi, who have hith-
erto been reported as missing, have
all been masSacred.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
Tried tn Cool Hanna OFF.

Chicago, Oct. Ex-senator NJ. A. Han.
ma was the target for a ten-pound
chunk of ice at the T~hirty-first ward
republican meeting, Thursday night.
1t did not miss Hanna's head over two
inches, and had it struck him would
have probably fractured his skull.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
More plague i'm New South wales.

Vancouver, B. c., Oct. 6.-ThR
steamer Miowera,from Sydney, brings
news to the effect that the plas lie has
broken out again at Townsville, New
South Wales. Five cases are , eportea
with two fatalities.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
psnhnhIx Not.

flsis-Yes, dear, my husband is a doctos,
and a lovely fellow, but awiuiis a
minded.
Only fancy! During the marriage ee Ell.
NOM when he gave me the ring, ne iei1
nv Pulse and asked me to put out "s
We'll. he won't do the latter gam
Spare Moments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11

Cleveland, o., Oct. 6.-James p. Cur
~, for the past IS years auditor of
the New York, Chicago &c St. Louis
(Nickle Plate) railway died at his res
idence in this city. He had been in i'll
health for more than a year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
Charges Dismissed.

New York, Oct. 6.-The grand jury
reported a dismissal of the charges
which have frequently been made
against the Traders Fire Insurance
Co. officials.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11
Z Ia Oct for doing the work.

of laborers get for doing the work.
Every $100 got from mining and
marketing the coal is distributed as
follows:
10 the coal o.
To the monopoiSts.................... II 81
To the ii e.
Total s7o0 90
Leaving the railroads out of ac-
count. every $1Co got for mining the
coal is distributed as follows:
10 the 81
TO the Observation-Disclosures Il ID
The railroads get 2H times as much
for carrying the coal to market as the
miners get fer digging it out CT the
ground.
Private ~monopolies are indefensibie
and intolerable,' says the democratic
platform; and these private coal mo-
nopolies are an apt illustration Of
that declaration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11

The People Have the Votes.
The trusts have the money and the
people have the votes. Votes will
count in November.-NationaI Watch.
man
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11

The other letter was addressed tc
her father. Mr.. Smith declined to
make its contents public.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-10-11

equivalent n exchange Tor the other.
The measurement thus made belongs
to that moment, and is utterly desti-
tute of the quality of permanence. The
power of gold to exchange for other
things depends upon the supply of and
demand for that metal, the same as
the value of all other commodities and
property is regulated by that law.
If gold were as abundant as the sands
on the sea shore, or if mountains of it
were discovered so that at a trifiing
expense all who desired could possess
themselves of any quantity of it, how
would its power to exchange for other
things be affected by such a state
of things? Would not its commercial
value become, in such case, insignif-
cant, if not disappear altogether? The
air we breathe and the water we drink
are more necessary to human susie
nance than n other elements known,
but neither of them possesses CONNER
cial value because of their abundance
But if the quantity could be restricted
or cornered, mankind would part with
their liberties, if necessary, to secure a
modicum of it to sustain life.
But who would claim that the length
of Il yard stick would become greater
or less if there were only n in ex-
istence to measure the broad eXpanse
of the universe and all therein con
tanned? Or would it be contended that
the length of the yard stick would
change if their quantity was so multi.
piled that the earth would be covered
with them
Would the weight of the pound
weight be more or less if there were
but one of them in existence, or would
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
FORCE MAY FOLLOW
A Peremptory Note Delivered
to the Porte.
The Turkish Government is Still Seeking to Re-
pudiate All Responsibility and Keep
Its Precious Ducats.
(By the Associated Press. J

Constantinople, Thursday, April 20
The American note handed to the Turkish
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tewfk Pasha
on Tuesday is couched in peremptory
terms, demanding immediate payment of
the indemnity several times promised
to Minister Straus by the Sultan. The
note does not fix a time limit for an an
swer but it's tenor is pDt far from the
character of an ultimatum 1t has pro-
duced a great impression upon the Porte,
which, however, shows no disposition to
modify the attitude hitherto maintained
namely, the repudiating the responsibility
and seeking to diminish the Importance
of the matter. 1t is presumed that the
Porte's reply will be in this sense; and
hence it is feared the United States Gov
ernment will be obliged to take steps to
enforce it's demands.
Turkeys decision to send an officer to
America to study naval construction is
interpreted to be another sop. 1t is the
revival Of an old project to buy cruiser
in the United States in the price of
which the indemnity shall be included, so
that the Porte will be able to say it
has not paid the indemnity. The Ameri
can Government has already categorically
refused such compromise, which would
mean prolonged negotiations and the
dragging out of the matter indefinitely, to
which the United States will not listen.
AS regards the indemnity, it is in the ma
ture OF debt of honor. If the Porte
wants to buy cruiser, that is matter
in no way connected with the indemnity.
The Porte's reply to the last collective
note on the subject of duties has not been
made; and the embassies are exchanging
views in regard to the terms on which
TO consent to an increase of duty. 1t
is thought that before the beginning of
negotiations the embassies will invite the
Porte to abolish ransoms, and measures
introduced in violation of treaties.
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS SILENT.
Washington, April 27.-Beyond the
statement that Mr.. Criscom, the United
State Charge D'Affaires at Censtantinople.
has been instructed to press vigorously
for the payment of the American claims
for indemnity, the officials here decline
TO diyulge the nature of his instruc-
tions.
Novel. though the prospect was from
a diplomatic standpoint, yet it is learned
to be true that the effort was made by
the Porte to pay this American claim un-
der cover of an order for warship to
be built in the United States for Tur-
key. But the United States Government
has no warshps for sale, and is not
authorized to build any for foreign order.
There is no warrant of law for entering
into an arrangement with private ship
building concern for the collection OF an
international obligation in the maner pro-
posed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
The Work of Entrenching Pretoria is
Being Pushed,
LATEST ESTIMATE OF THE BOER FORCES
They Are Said to be Only 10000 Strong, 10,
600 Being at Kroonstad, {. 900 at
Fourteen Streams, 900 Only
Being at Pretoria.
Being at Pretoria.
tBy the Associated Press.)

London, April 2S.-(4:53 a. m.)-ln
commandant General Louis Botha, the
Beers appear to have found a capable
successor to Joubert. As the result of
his insight and quick decision it may be
assumed now that the retreating COM
mandoes have gotten safely away with
the transport.
II is true that Lord Roberts dispatch
leaves much unsaid as TO the whereabouts
of other forces than those of General
French and General Rumble. Nothing is
said about the troops of General Brabant,
Pole Carew, Hart and Chermside, but the
indications from Aliwal North show that
several small commanders are still how
ering in the vicinity of Springfield caus-
ing certain amount of danger, and the
advices from Dewetsdorp. outlining the
duties of General Chermsde, justify the
conclusion that it will still be necessary
to employ considerable body of troops
to keep the Free State clear of Beers.
The position is that the Beers, who be-
gan their raid a month ago by compelling
Colonel Broadwood to retire on Bloem-
fOntein, have now gotten safely away tC
the northward. practically without loss
but with the advantage of seven British
guns together with hundred prisoners
captured.
Meanwhile the advance to Pretoria has
begun. Complaints are beginning to be
heard here and there against Lord Rob-
erts. Two thirds of his entire force have
been employed in effecting this small
satisfaction and the probability is that
the whole force must be again concen-
trated on Bloemfontein before the main
advance begins. AS similar raids on the
British communications are likely to be
repeated it is likely still far cry to
Pretoria.
The significance of General Hunters
division going to Kimberley, where
mounted troops are also arriving daily
is now said to be a serious attempt to
deal with the strong Boer forces on the
Vaal River. now threatening TO retake
Barkley and then an endeavor to relieve
Mafekng.
nv a N,Cun
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
Leads all North Carolina News and Circulation

inflicting effective punishment on the re-
treating Beers Commandant General
Louis Botha, who arrived at Dewetsdorp
Monday realized the situation at once and
ordered the immediate withdrawal of the
Beers both from there and from Wepe
ner.'
The Bloemfontein correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph under Thursdays date
says:
THE Beers who retreated from Dewets-
dorp kept well ahead of General French's 9
cavalry. Unless the enemy should make
a stand at Krocnstadt Lord Roberts will
rapidly cross the Vaal River
Other Bloemfontein dispatches throw in
teresting points of light upon the situa-
tion One special says:
Seven hundred and fifty wagons of a
Boer heavy transport train have reached
Kroonstadt from the south. Only light
wagons have been left behind. The Beers
have organized specially mounted corps
for foraging and other work requiring
special mobility.
Another dispatch reports that before
the Beers were driven from Dewetsdorp,
about 1000 of them had been slowly re-
tiring toward Ladybrand, where large
supplies are stored and immense corn
fields are ready for harvesting.
BRITISH OUTWITTED AGAIN.
London, April 2S.-The Daily Chronicle
has the following from Vaal Bank, dated
Wednesday, April 25th:
For two days the Beers have been
fighting series of rear guard actions.
Crossing the Modder here and hotly pur-
sued by General Anderson, they got to
the kopjes southeast Of the crossing and
narrowly missed being captured by Cen
eral Rumble, who was coming from that
direction, but on sighting his advance,
they turned eastward and slipped away
between General Anderson and General
Rundle.
"a prisoner just captured asserts that
President Steyn was present during Mon
days fight at Slangfontein, east of Leeuw
Kcp. He had shaved his beard. so that
he was not easily recognizable
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
MUST WIN THE STRUGGLE
The First Ever Ordered by the Tele-
grapher's Union.
THE OUTCOME TO THEM LIFE OR DEATH
Committee of Strikers From Southern in Chi
cago. Talk Of Ordering Strike lnvolv-
ing Operators on All Large Roads
East Of the Mississippi.

Chicago, ILL.,, April 27.-The Chroni"
Gle says:
"A committee representing the
striking Southern Railway operators
has been in Chicago several days con-
ferring with prominent members OF
the Order of Railway photographers re-
garding sympathetic action to help
the Southerners win. y number OF
secret meetings have been held. At
these conferences the question of u
.svmpathetic strike has been received
warmly.
"a large sum probably will be con-
tributed by operators here for the
support of the men on the Southern
road now out.
according to a Recol1 plan SYM
pathetic strike may be ordered on all
important railroad systems east OF
the Mississippi River.
The strikers committee may visit
other important railroad centers to
work up sympathetic sentiment for
the Southern men. Already it is said
the telegraphers on the Baltimore and
Ohio, Pittsburg ank Lake Erie. and
Pittsburg and Western have made de-
mands for increases in wages from 10
per sent to 20 per cent.
'Members of the Order of Railway
Telegraphers here say this is the first
strike of Importance ever authorized
by the order and lie men are deter
mined that it shall succeed as the life
or the death of the organization de-
pends on the result. More than AZ
900 railway telegraphers in the Uni
ted States are members of the order"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-28
A $4,000 FIRE AT TARBOR0.
Old Partof Tar River Lumber Mills and Several
Houses Burned.
Especial to News and observer.)

Especial to News and Observer.)
Tarboro, ~ c., April 27.-The entire
plant of the old part of the Tar River
Lumber Mills, including several hundred
thousand feet of lumber, was destroyed by
fire here this afternoon. The dry kiln
it were also destroyed.
Recently a large addition, including an
entire new plant had been erected several
hundred feet from the old plant. This
was saved.
The fire was first discovered between six
and seven o'clock after all the mill
hands had struck off for the day. 1t is
rumored that the fire caught from
match or cigarette carelessly thrown
into one of the oil cups near the engine.
When first discovered a small blaze was
seen where the main stack passes through
the roof In less than one hour the whole
building was in flames The old plant is
totally destroyed, and the machinery a
complete wreck.
The loss is estimated at about ten thou
sand dollars. Insurance on the old plant
is about twenty-five hundred dollars. This
company is a corporation, composed OF
home men and capital Judge Geo. How
ard. H. C. Bridgers and others are the
main stockholders. The property was
leased by ]. /. Barnhill
Several houses near the plant were also
DESTROYED and the heat was at first so
intense that Tar River bridge was in
great danger
No lives are reported lost. The fire
company of Tarboro deserves great credit
for the work performed at this fire.