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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
Worms as Soil Renovators.

Earthworms are not soil farmers, fol-
they are seldom met with in soils that
are destitute of organic matter. They
are simply renovators. Every time a
worm is driven by dry weather or any
other cause. to descend deep it brings
to the surface, when it empties the con-
tents of its body, a few particles of
fresh earth. At the same time it fer
tilizes the subsoil by opening up pas
sages which encourage the roots of
plants to penetrate deeper, these pas
sages being lined with excreted mat
ter, which provides a store of nour
ishment for the roots, On meadow
land Darwin found these worm casts
amount annually to IS tons an acre,
and on good arabic land to about ten
tons.-American Fertilizer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
STARTING A CORN SHOCK.
With the Aid of the Device Here De-
scribed the Heaviest Crop Is
Handled Readily.

Last season quite n number of corn
binders were purchased and used in
this country. The acreage of the indi-
vidual farmer is so small that it does
not pay one man to buy a machine, but
in many instances three or four have
combined and seem well satisfied.
They worked perfectly in standing
corn and picked up the stalks that
were down very readily, making fair
bundles. Of course, if the stalk is ly-
ing along the row the way the machine
is running it cannot be picked up, but
if it lies crossways, or, in fact in any
other position, the corn binders will
as a rule pick it up nicely. Where the
corn is badly down and quite ripe quite
a number of ears are knocked off, but
these can be picked up when shocking
and no great loss will result. Down
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

corn can be picked up much better
than by hand.
The grain ordinarily is cut quite
green. Shocks contain 20 to 30 bun
dies. No trouble has been experienced
in corn molding. Seven acres is a good
days work for a corn binder. Two
men can keep up shocking. For shock
ing. a horse like that shown in the ac-
companying illustration is very salts
factory. When the shock is well start
ed the crosspiece is pulled out and the
horse removed. This horse enables
the shockers to make a shock that will
withstand wind much better than if it
is not used. Any farmer can make this
in a short time. The very heaviest corr
is thus handled readily by the binder.
Orange Judd Farmer,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
FARM GATE.

things would increase greatly the ap
pearance of their property.
The sketch inclosed shows a prac.
tical farm gate. In making a gate of
any kind see that it is wide enough to
admit all kinds of farm machinery.
The gate shown in the cut is one |
built some time ago. 1t hangs on the
corner of a barn and leads to the barn
yard. In constructing the gate I used
two eight-inch boards and one 12-inch,
to make the main strips, each strip be-
ing four inches wide, except the bot
tom board, for this used an eight.
inch piece, to add strength to the gate.
For cleats | used the same four-inch
stuff, mailing one on each side of the
gate. The main piece on which the
gate rests is four by four, extending
about four feet above the top of the
gate. l mortised the strip into the
four by four to hold the gate when
swinging. A brace is firmly nailed, as
shown in the cut. The gate will swing
either way, which I think is a strong
point in favor of this kind of a hanger.
Leo c. Reynolds, in Ohio Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
The Fool and His Money.

An amateur was induced to place a
ten-dollar bet with a bookmaker, and
won $25. This pleased him so much
that he placed the $25 with the book
maker on the next heat. He won again.
The third heat he played all his roll,
amounting to $50 or $40, and lost,
whereupon he fell over in a dead faint.
His brother, who CHANGED to be pres
ent, ran for a doctor and asked him
to make haste, as he imagined his
brother was dying. Il am a veterinary
surgeon" the doctor said. "Ycu are
just the man I am l~ooling for" the
man replied, excitedly, "as my brother
Is . jackass."-Rural World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
Longest Corn Row en- Record.

A farmer in Kingman county, Kan.
has attainedloca fame by capriciously
growing a row Of corn a little more
than rs miles long. He commenced in
a 50-acre field, and went round and
round in a circle with a lister until he
had planted the whole in a single row,
which commenced at one of the edges
and terminates in the middle. When
he cultivated it, Of course, he had to
pillow the same way. As appearances
go, the field will make as much crop as
it would If planted in the. ordinary
wayfAmerican Elevator and Craiy
Trade,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
One Thing or the other,

It is a question to decide what land
should be abandoned for pasturage
and what land should be nursed along
and cared for, but it is certainly poor
policy to drift along on halfway
ground, keeping some stock on hand,
and yet allowing briers and worthless
bushes tc encroach on the little grass
that sticks to the soil. If the land is
worth p~astrring, a fight should be
made to control the growth Of wild
stuff on it; II that is Improbable
then the stock should be kept off snd
an effort made to foster the growth Of
such kinds Of timber as will add value
to the farm. Much is yet to be learned
along this latter line.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
MRS. E. SAILER,
President German Relief Association,
Los Angeles. Cal.

Los Angeles, Cal.
a day at a time how l would feel the
next day. Five bottles of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
of health, and I have enjoyed every day
since-now six years.
1--WE have used considerable of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that to restore a poor
mother to health so she can support her.
self and those dependent upon her, if
such there be, is truer charity than to
give other aid. You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself a true friend to suffering wo-
men."-MRs. E. SAILER, 1861 Hill st.,
Los Angeles, Cal.-s5ooo forfeit If aboue tes-
timonidi is not genuine.
No other person can give such
helpful advice to women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham,
for no other has had such great
experience-her address is Lynn,
Mass, and her advice free-if
you are sick write her-yOu are
foolish If you don't.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
VICTIM OFMASKED ROBBERS.
Highwaymen Between Colfax
and Iowa Hall, Cal.

Colfax, Cal, sept. IA teamster
named Charles Murray, who drives a
freight wagon for the Ursal Major
Supply Co., at Iowa Hill, was held up
by two masked robbers on the road
beaween Colfax and Iowa Hill, and
robbed Of $1,000, which was to be
used to pay off the men at the Big
Dipper mine. Murray was tied to 4
tree, where he was found later. N
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
A Rauor's Deadly work.

Rochester, N. Y, Sept. 15.-Ethel Is.
Dingley, a very pretty girl, lies dead
from a wound in her throat, while
Leland Dorr Kent is at the homeo-
pathic hospital, his throat also
slashed, but not fatally. The couple
came here from Buffalo late Saturday
night and registered at the WhitcomD
hotel as L. d. Kent and wife. They
yer found in their room Sunday, the
girl dead, the man wild and raving. A
razor wos in the girls left hand and
several powerful drugs were found in
Q small bottle in the room.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
PRACTICAL FARM GATE.
h Time and Money Devoted I
Its Construction.

A good practical farm gate is one oil
the handiest conveniences a farmer
can have on his farm to save time
and unnecessary labor. Its usefulness
will pay for all time and expense of
contracting it and the worth adds a
good percentage to the valuation of a
farm. As a general rule, farmers over
look the simple conveniences about
their farms, while in reality such
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
COrals in v

Mounting handsomely cut corais in
silver for cuff buttons and studs for
the shirt waists is one of the newest
fads. Some of these corals are cut
after antique patterns. The settings
are perfectly plain and without claws
of any kind.-Chicago Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

Newly Wed-You're a jolly old soul,
Col. C%rabapple, in spite of your period.
ical fits of i'll nature. Why don't you
climb the matrimonial tree?
Crabapple-Because, sir, I'm neither
a bird nor a monkey. - Cleveland
Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
Not Caused by the Hat.

"Howdo you like my hat?" she asked.
"Why, to tell the TRUTH" replied her
dearest friend, frankly. 81 don't like
the effect very well. 1t seems to me it
gives you a rather cross look"
"0h, that isn't the hat" she respond
ed, ch%eerfully.
"No?"
"Oh, not at all. That comes entirely
from the fact that l have just seen my
husband and he has just seen the BILL"
Chicago Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

The Dear Girl am really astonished
to hear you advance the proposition
that a child should not corrected in
the presence of strangers.
The Savage Bachelor-He should not
be, because he should never be in the
presence of strangers; that's why
Stray Stories.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

Govt is rarely known among the
working classes of Ireland. Their i'm.
munity from this complaint is thought
to be due to the fact that their food
consists largely of potatoes.-Chicagc
Tiunes-Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
But That Was Enough.

"Were you out in all that rain? ," asked
Mary.
NO." said the young woman from
Girton, 81 was merely in the portion Of
the rain that descended in my imme"
diate vicinity."-Stray Stories.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
CHANGE OF LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to We.
men by Mrs. E. Sailer.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-When I
passed through what is known as
change of life,' l had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me ; my appetite
was variable and l never could tell for
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

10 know mankind is easy; but to COM
prehend any one man or woman is impos-
~sible.-Town Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

Impossible to %foresee an accident. Not
Impossible to be prepared for it. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. Monarch over pain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

,Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
pie medicine for coughs and colds.-N. w.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

The lnvahd.-"So Sokeleigh's health is
gone, EN-! What became OF it?" HE drank
it."-Puck
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

1t Is worth a thousand pounds a year to
have the habit of looking on the bright side
of things.-Johnson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

Two million Americans suffer the tortur-
Ing pangs Of dyspepsia. No need to. B-rdock
Blood Bitters cures. AT any drug store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18

Our greatest glory is not in never fail.
ing, but in rising every time that we fall
Confucius. .
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-09-18
stops thu Cough

and works off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Quinine Tablets. Price IS cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-05
QUAY CONTROLS QUAKER CITY.
Pennypacker Delegation for Governor
Representative Nominated.

PHILADELPHIA, June 5-Republican
congressional, county and senatorial con-
ventions were held in this city today and
the following candidates were chosen:
Congress-First district, II. H. Bingham
second, Robert Adams, jr.; third, Henry
Burk; fourth. Robert III. Foerderer; fifth,
Edward Morrell; sixth, George d. Nc
Creary.
COunty-Sheriff. James l.. Miles; coroner,
Thomas Dugan; commissioners, Jacob
Wildemore and Hugh Black.
Judge common pleas court No. 4-Michael
Arnold.
State senate Second district, Henry
Gransback; fourth, John T. Harrison; sixth,
John NJ Scott; eighth Horatio b. Hackett.
All of the congressional candidates are
denominations except George D. McCreary,
who Is the candidate in the new district
created under the apportionment bill passed
by the last Legislature Robert H. Foerd-
erer is member of the present Congress
as representative of the state at large. To-
day he was chosen 10 represent the third
r Young. who retires.
Thirty-nine legislative candidates were
also nominated. Ii was announced today
that the eighty-four delegates to the re-
publican state convention chosen at last
nights primaries are unit for Judge Sam
uel W. Pennypacker of this city for gov
ernor- The convention will meet at Harris
burg on next Wednesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-05
PERSONAL TAX PROVISION.
A Delegation of Citizens Before Senate
Subcommittee

"A large delegation of citizens of the Dis
trict of Columbia was before the subcom-
taittee of the Senate committee on appro-
sonal tax provision of the District bill
Committees We're present representing the
Board of Trade, the Business Mems Asso-
citation, the banks and trust companies, and
the citizens in general. Those who ad-
dressed the subcommittee were Messrs.
William F. Mattingly, A S. Worthington,
John Joy Edson, NJ Dyrenforth, Thomas
R. Jones, Theodore w. Noyes and ]. H.
Ralston. The plan in relation to taxation
generally advocated favored immediate
provision of national advance to meet
the cost of large and permanent municipal
improvements, only the interest upon this
advance with a proportionate contribution
to a sinking fund to be collected each year
for long period from the current revenues.
1t was contended that tEe question whether
personal taxation was necessary and if so
what form it should take could be decided
only after the proposed advance had been
authorized and the revenues from the new
assessment of real estate had been ascer-
tained. Some of the speakers urged the
making of the advance and postponement
of final shaping of the personal tax meas
ure until next session. The delegation was
before the subcommittee about two hours.
This practically closes the hearings be-
fore the subcommittee, which this afternoon
continued its work of considering the Dis
trict appropriation bill a whole. 1t is
likely that the District bill Will be report ed
present week or early next week. 1t is un-
derstood that the subcommittee will be
ready to make its report within a day or
two to the full committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-05
CUBAN RECIPROCITY.
Conference Between Representatives of
the Two Factions.

An extended conference was held this
afternoon on the Cuban reciprocity bill be-
tween the advocates of reciprocity with
tariff reduction and the opponents of that
plan who prefer rebate. The beet sugar
faction was represented in the conference
by Senators Elkins, Burrows and Jones of
Nevada. The supporters of the admin
istration plan were represented by Sena-
tors Platt of Connecticut, Spooner and Gull
lom No decision was reached, and further
conferences will be held.
The distinguishing feature of the meet
ing this afternoon was the spirit of cor
diality manifested and the lack of acri-
mony Wide differences of opinion were
revealed as existing between the advo-
Gates of the conflicting plans for extending
relief to Cuba. There was pronounced dis
position on the part of all present, how
ever, to reach, if possible common ground
for agreement which would not accentuate
the existing differences within the republl-
can party in the Senate on this question.
The beet sugar senator's earnestly urgeo
the adoption of a reciprocal 1or traoe ieia-
tions based upon rebate OF duties "nlch
would be equivalent to a 20 per cent reduc-
ton in the tariff. This was seen to be the
same plan that was broached by the Deet
sugar men in the House and which was re
jected by the administration leaders arter
long discussion between the members OF
the ways and means committee and the
committee appointed by the insurgent re-
publicans.
The supporters of the administration pol
icy for Cuba rebutted the arguments put
forward by the other side, contending that
the rebate plan would not accomplish the
object which the beet sugar men have at
heart, but in the end would likely Illustrate
it. About two hours were spent in the ex-
change of views between members of the
conference and then adjournment was
taken to enable those present to attend the
session of the Senate and listen to the
speech of Senator Hanna on the canal bill.
Another conference will be held tomorrow
at which more time will be devoted, il nee
eSSary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-05
AUSTRIA'S AMBASSADOR.
Not Known Omcially That Mr.. Hen
gelmuller Has Been Promoted

The news of the appointment of a new
British amba ssador to Washington has
aroused interest in the status of Mr.. Hen
gelmuller, the present Austrian minister
here, who is to be made an ambassador.
While notice to that effect was conveyed
to this government and was acted upon in
the promotion of Minister Mccormick in a
similar degree, it is not known officially
here yet that Mr.. Hengelmullers promotion
has actually taken effect. So it may hap
pen that Mr.. Michael Herbert the newly
appointed British ambassador, will take
precedence of the Austrian ambassador in
point of seniority if the formers credentials
arrive first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-05
COL. PEARRE RENoMINATED.
No Opposition to Representative From
Sixth Maryland District

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
HAGERSTOWN, Nd, June AT the
sixth congressional district convention to-
day Congressman George A. Pearre of Allie
gany county was renominated by acclama-
ton.
The convention was one of the most har-
monious and enthusiastic ever held in the
district.
c. H. Hoffman called the convention to
order and was succeeded by Gist Blair of
Montgomery county as permanent chair
man.
Col. A. G. Sturgis of Garrett county and
George l.. Kaufman of Frederick county
were the secretaries.
The committee on resolutions consisted of
c. White of Alegany, n. Clay Henshaw of
Frederick, Benjamin n. Sincell of Garrett
and II. X. Hartman of Washington.
While the committee was preparing the
resolutions addresses were made by State
Senator David f. Dick of Allegany county
A. d. Willard and DR.. w. c. Boteler Of
Frederick county.
In part the resolutions say: I'VE are just
ly proud of the fact that our representa-
tive. Geo A. Pearre, has been a prominent
factor in bringing about and maintaining
the policy of our party and has taken high
rank in the halls of Congress on account Of
his ability, intelligence and general cOncep-
ton of the needs not only of our congress
sional district, but of the whole country.
I'VE commend him for his faithful ser
vices fidelity to duty and general efficiency,
and earnestly recommend his denomination
by acclama ton and call upon all lovers of
good government, irrespective of party, to
rally TO his support in the coming cam
paign.'
The resolutions express regret at the
death of William Mckinley, commend the
policy of the present administration and
indorse the record of United States Senator
Louis T.. McComas.
In a stirring speech Col. Pearre was put
in nomination by Thomas G. Pownall of
Allegany county and the nomination after
ward was seconded by S. T. Jones of Gar
rett B. H. Warner of Montgomery, Capt.
l.. H. Kuhn of Washington and John G.
Wilson of Allegany
Col. Pearre was then nominated by a ris-
ing vote followed by prolonged cheering.
A committee escorted Col. Pearre to the
hall and he made a short speech before the
convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-05
SoOIH OiKoIA REPUBLICANS.
Nominate State Ticket and Indorse
Kittredge for Senator.

SIOUX FALLS, S. D., June Sat the
republican state convention last night Al
fred b. Kittredge of Sioux Falls was unan-
imously indorsed for United States senator
to succeed himself.
All records in the history of the state
were broken by the nomination by ACCLAIM
alton Of each cf the candidates upon the
following ticket:
Governor Charles n. Herreid; lieutenant
governor. George w. Snow; secretary OF
state. o. c. Berg; state treasurer. c. B. Col
lins; state auditor, ]. F. Halliday; state
superintendent of public instruction, George
w. Nash; commissioner of schools and pub
lie lands, G. ]. Bach; railroad commissioner,
ID. II. Smith; st large, E. w. Martin and
Charles III. Burke.
The platform indorses the national admin
istration. favors the settlement OF disputes
between capital and labor by arbitration,
alludes to the good faith Of the United
States in giving Cuba independence. re5oices
over the pacification of the Philippine Is-
lands, denounces partisan attacks upon the
behavior of the United States soldiers and
highly CONNIE nds the state government ana
the Representatives OF the state In Congress-