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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
The Right Of Women to Vote.

DR.. Lyman Abbott has dis
covered that women, as a class, do
not want to vote. He bases his
statement on the fact that when
Massachusetts put the suffrage
question before her 575,000 voting
women only 22,204 took enough
interest in the matter to vote eyes"
on the question.
J Then in the September atlantic
he discusses woman's position in
the home. He says she inspires it
with the spirit of order, neatness
and peace; she broods over it with
her patient love, "and teaches us
to love by her loving" He con-
cludes that she has made her
choice, and made it wisely.
That seems very nice. 1t has a
home and mother sound that would
make some men want to build a
wall about the home nest for fear
some rude outsider should look
into Eden.
There isn't a reason under the
sun why woman cannot post her.
self on political affairs, cast her
ballot on election day and still be
all that a wife and mother should
be. There is no discount on her
brains. She doesn't have to de-
pend on man to do her thinking
for her. Why should she leave to
him the selection of Office incum-
bents whose every act must deal
directly or indirectly with her in
terests, which are the same as her
husbands? Her right to vote is a
moral one.
Nobody asked her if she desired
to be taxed. Simply justice ac-
corded her the right to pay out
money.
''But she doesn't want to vote,'
says DR.. Lyman Abbott. That is
her business. 1t in no wise affects
her moral right to vote. There
are men, thousands of them, who
do not want to vote. Some OF
them are lazy; some are uninter-
ested; some do not realize what @
glorious privilege is this one 0.
citizenship.
But if DR.. Abbott should advise
taking the frarchise from men he
would be deemed insane. He
would be insane.
In every national campaign mil.
lions of dollars are expended, mo-
only to sway mems votes, but tc
make them vote, to counteract in
difference, to educate them in thai
which is not only a right but q
duty. The same effort would send
millions of women to the polls or
election day, and do much to make
elections respectable.
Woman has right to vote. Tc
ask her if she wants what is hel
moral right is almost impudence.
st. Louis Chronicle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
What is Life?

In the last analysis nobody
knows, but we do know that it is
under strict law. Abuse that law
even slightly, pain results. Irregu-
lar living means arrangement of
the organs, resulting in Consti-
patton, Headache or Liver trouble.
DR.. Kings New Life Pills quickly
re-adjusts this. It's gentle, yet
thorough. Only 25c at Arcadia
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24

The Kansas City Journal says
that "while the Republican party
is not devoted to any particular
schedules, if anybody imagines
that Republican success next year
will foreshadow a radical revision
of the tariff as a blow to the trusts
or for any other purpose, he is
much mistaken" 1t is not at all
likely that anybody expects the
Republican party to direct any
effective blow at the trusts. The
Commoner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
Fearful Odds Against Him.

Bedridden, alone and destitute,
such, in brief was the condition OF
an old soldier by name of j. j.
Havens, Versailles, o. For years
he was troubled with Kidney
disease and neither doctors no1
medicines gave him relief. AT
length he tried Electric Bitters
1t put him on his feet in short order
and now he testifies. "I'm on the
road to complete recovery" Best
on earth for Liver and Kidney
troubles and all forms of Stomach
and Bowel Complaints. Only Soc
Guaranteed by Arcadia Valley
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

Has worldwide fame for mar
vellous cures. 1t surpasses any
other salve, lotion, ointment or
balm for Cuts, Corns, Burns, Boils,
Sores, Felons, Ulcers, letter, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, Chapped
Hands, Skin Eruptions; infallible
for Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only
25c at Arcadia Valley Drug Co
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, |

September ID, 1903
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the Register or Receiver Of the Land
Office at lronton, Mo-, on
Friday, October 23, 1908,
viz: John E. Buckner, Homestead Entry
No. 1880, for the. southwest quarter Of
the northeast quarter Of section twenty-three,
township thirty-two north, range three east.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz: G. w.
Ketchersde, ,sWesley Gunnett, William Cum
nett, Hugh Dunn, all Of Glover, Mo.
GEORGE STEEL, Register.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
You Know What You Are Taking

When you take Groves Tasteless
Chill Tonic because the formula is
plainly printed on every bottle
showing that it is simply Iron and
Quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No pay. SOC.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24
A Boys Wild Ride For Life.

With family around expecting
him to die, and a son riding for
life, IS miles, to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, w. H. Brown,
of Leesville, Ind, endured Deaths
agonies from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant
relief and soon cured him. He
writes: 81 now sleep soundly
every night. Like marvellous cures
of Consumption, Pneumonia,
bronchitis, Coughs, Colds and
Grip prove its matchless merit for
all Throat and Lung troubles.
Guaranteed bottles SOC and S1.00.
Trial bottles free at Arcadia Valley
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24

Some people imagine that the
money question is settled. The re-
ports from the sessions of the
different bankers associations
shows a very lively interest in pro-
posed financial legislation. n.-SuI-
lirdn Ind Democrat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24

We have the largest stock of
choice bacon and hams in town.
Get our price on meat before buy
ing. HI. Farmhouse.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-24

For bicycle repairs and repair
ing go to Albert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
THE SHELL WAS DEFECTIVE.
Explanation of the Explosion of the g
Inch Gun the Battleship Iowa in
the Gulf Near Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, April 11.-An in
'estigation of the explosion on the
battleship Iowa, which occurred in
the gulf near this port, resulting in
the death of three seamen and the
serious injury of five others, shows
that the accident was caused entirely
by defective shell fuse, which it is
stated burned faster than was cal
culated. 1t is understood that the
shell exploded fully so seconds before
it was timed to go off. An eXamina-
ton of the ship shows that the
bursted gun is beyond repairs and
that the 12-inch forward turret will
have to be repaired. a number of
supporters are also sprung, and it is
stated that portions of the deck will
have to be replaced where pieces of
the heavy gun tore through.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
TWO GRAND .JURIES..
In St. Louis and Jefferson City
Doodle Is Being Aired.
Several Legislators Examined Re-
garding Alum Bill Votes and One
Senator Confessed to Having
Received $1,000 Bill.

st. Louis, April Ex-senator Frank
Farris, of Steelville, told the grand
jury that he had changed 81, 900 bill.
secured in Jefferson City, at Parle's
saloon, on Walnut street between
Broadway and Sixth street, Tuesday
afternoon. March "a, the day after
the general assembly adjourned. For
over two hours the Crawford county
statesman was asked to turn states
evidence, but he refused to do so.
Jefferson City, Mo-, April 1.-THE
Cole county grand jury resumed it's
Investigation late yesterday into the
charges of boodling in the legisla-
ture. Attorney General Grow and
Prosecuting Attorney r. P. Stone
were present as prosecuting officers.
When the grand jury convened
Judge HAZEL gave strict instructions
against allowing any information to
reach the public either from the
members of the body, the attorney
general or. the prosecuting attorney.
The grand jury assembled at two
o'clock and the first witnesses eX-
amined were Senator David Nelson,
of St. Louis, who voted against the
repeal of the baking powder law; "
Whitney Layton, baking powder
manufacturer, against whom a fine
was assessed for violation of the law
and who desired to have the law re-
pealed by the last Legislature, and
Patterson Balm, a ST. Louis baking
powder manufacturer
Lieut.. Gov. Lee, who has been sum-
moned to appear and who was eN-
pected here yesterday, did not arrive.
Senator Farris, who admitted having
had a $1,000 bill changed in ST. Louis.
is here, but did not appear before the
inquisitorial body yesterday.
Former Speaker John Farris, of
the house, is here to testify. He is
the father of Senator Farris. who adj
mitted having $1,000 bill changed,
but who would not state how it
came in his possession. Altogether
there are about 25 senators and rep
resentatives here to testify.
Editor I. n. Page, of Bonnie Terre,
who is cited to appear and tell where
he got $1,000 during the last 1egis-
1ature and who has steadfastly re-
fused to divulge the information, is
still confined to his bed at his home
by illness.
Col r. P. Williams, treasurer of
the state of Missouri, informed the
grand jury yesterday that no $1,000
bills had been changed or issued to
any of the state senators or repre-
sentatives by him.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
MINER CARRIED A LANTERN.
Mine Caused Five Deaths and
the Injury of Others.

Sout1. McAlester. l. T.. April IL
One of the worst mine explosions in
the history of the Indian territory
coal fields occurred yesterday in
shaft No. II at Cherryvale. The mine
is owned by the Central Coal and
Coke company. Floyd Oder. an in
spector, had just gone into an entry
in which seven men were at work.
when a terrible explosion resulted.
probably caused by his lantern ignit.
ing accumulated gas. Five men were
killed, namely, Floyd Oder, George
Eek, John Kincaid, o. A. Fields and
William MILAN. Three others were
severely burned. Of these John Hill
will die.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Left Baby in the Church.

ST. Louis, April 11.-Peacefully
asleep on a cushioned seat at ST. AL
fonso's Catholic church, oblivious of
the peals of the organ or the voices
of the choir, lay three-day-old baby,
deserted by its mother in the pro-
tecting sanctuary of the church, with
a prayer on her lips that the little
one find a home for life far better
than she was able to give it. No one
had seen the little one brought into
the church, and no one saw the
mother as she left it to the tender
mercies of whoever might find it. She
had attended the nine O'Clock mass.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
MAMMOTH COAL BED.
Tear WiIkesbarre Veins of Fabu-
Ious Value Were Found.
Estimated That There Is Enough
Anthracite There to Keep 5000
Men Employed for 200 Years.
Valued at 81 600, OOO, 900.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April IA mann.
moth bed of coal has been discovered
just south of this city by the Lehigh
Wilkesbarre and the Delaware,
Lackawanna & Western coal compa-
Aies, after the completion of two
-oore holes of 1900 feet. Eleven veins
supposed to be located there at an
unusual depth were found, but above
g them eight veins never before found
n the upper coal fields were discov-
cred. These run from to II feet in
thickness while far beneath them
was found a branch of the famous
mammoth vein of the Hazleton region,
averaging 80 feet in thickness and di-
Sided into three benches, which will
make the mining easier than if the
thickness was sheer.
1t is roughly estimated that the
thickness of the veins aggregates $50
feet and that the whole contains
about 300,00O,O0O tons of coal. One of
the officers engaged in the boring
said: There is enough coal there,
as indicated by the drill, to keep a
large force of. men working for 200
years" An expert estimates that the
force required win be about 5000 men
for that period, and that the present
market value of the large bed is the
great sum of $1,000, 100000. At the
present cost of production the miners
who produce this coal. Will get about
aalf the market value.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
ELEVEN AMERICANS SHOT.
Fight at Bacolod More Serious Than at
First Reported-BattleL Lasted
Three Days.

Manila, April 12.-The investment
of Bacolod. island of Mindanao, which
was captured by Capt. Pershing's
forces after a fight in which 100
Moros were killed, occupied three
days. The final assault was made at
noon Wednesday. Desperate fighting
took place inside the forts. Seven
cannon were captured and II Ameri-
cans (not three as previously cabled)
were wounded, few of them serious
ly. 1t is probable that all the Ameri-
cans will recover.
The assault on Wednesday was
carefully prepared. The column car
ried forward bamboo bridge on
which all the troops crossed the
moat under fire and afterwards
scaled the walls. The fighting inside
the forts was most desperate. Sixty
dead Moros were found beside the
walls and 40 were killed in the
trenches. The whereabouts of the
sultan of Bacolod is not known. He
is believed to have escaped Monday
night.
Maj.-Gen Davis highly commends
Capt. Pershing and his men. He says
a previous study of the situation at
Bacolod, careful preparation and dis
position Of troops accounts for the
small American losses. Capt. Per-
shing has moved forward to complete
his explorations, his objective point
being Marachui, where Gen. Davis has
forwarded supplies.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
BE Is OUT TEN. DOLLARS.
ment of n Woman who Wanted
"a Kind and Loving Hasband-"

Joplin. No.. April 1e.-W. C. HUI.
pert, Kansas farmer, is in Joplin:
the victim of cruel Kansas
City matrimonial bureau. Hubert
bad answered an advertisements of
woman in Kansas City who claimed
TO be an actress and worth 81 ,000, 900.
as soon as she became of age. She
wanted kind and loving husband.
The woman gave her name as Bessie
Raymond, and consented to meet
Hubert in Joplin providing he.
would send her $40 to pay her ex-
penses. Hubert sent her the money
and kept his appointment He
arrived in Joplin last night, but the
young woman has not shown up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
BLIND CHAPLAIN DEAD.
Remarkable Career of Rev. william
Henry Milburn, So Long Con-
nected With National Life.

Washington, April 12.-Rev. Will
liam Henry Milburn, the venerable
blind chaplain of the United States
senate, is dead in Santa Barbara, Cal,
When he was five years of age a
playfellow accidentally struck him
in the left eye with Il piece of glass.
For two years he was confined to a
dark room under medical treatment
and when he came out one of his
eyes was entirely blind and little
sight was left in the other. In 1S45.
when % years of age, DR.. Milburn
was chosen chaplain to the house
of the United States, and again in
1S53-1S55, and was thus brought into
intimate relations with the most emf
nent public men of the country. In
1885 DR.. Milburn was again chosen
chaplain at Washington, and having
served through four houses was.
in 1893. elected to the chaplaincy of
the senate. Few living men have been
brought into friendly relations with
so many eminent persons at home
and abroad as DIR. Milburn. Entering
the capitol when Daniel Webster.
John c. Calhoun and the men of their
generation became his friends, he has
been brought into close contact with
seen well nigh four generations of
our statesmen and orators pass of
the stage.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
She VIII Remarry the Prince.

Dresden, April 11.-Louise, crown
princess of Saxony, whose elopement
with NJ. Andre Giron, her French tu-
tor, stirred all the royalty of Europe
and set the tongues of the world
wagging, is to be remarked to the
crown prince. Heart-broken, humil-
lated and respondent in her retreat
at Linden, a mothers love has yielded
to the entreaties of her royal spouse.
To be with her four children she will
come back to the royal castle at Salz-
burg, a woman who has the sympathy
of her most intimate friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Live Stock.

Kansas City. April 13.-Cattle-Market
mostly higher; beef steers, 81. 25G5. 20;
native cows, $2.25d435; native stockerss
s.. 1915 .. Hogs-Market lower at $3.50
1917. Sheep-Market barely steady:
sheep. s4.5Ga5yo; lambs. 81 0oa6. 10.
Chicago. April 13.-Cattle-Good to
prime steers, 3. 1Od5.eo; stockers and feed
ers. S.OOq4.T5: Texas fed steers, $1,000
500. Hogs-Mixed and butchers. $7.10g
7.35. Sheep-Good to choice wethers. $S.5o
G6. 20; native lambs, S4.5on7-75-
St. Louis, April 13.@Cattle-Beef steers.
81 OOd5. so; stockers and feeders. $00d4- IS:
Texas steers. s3.4504.7o. Hogs-Pigs and
lights, s7.07lzd7:25: butchers. E.2SN7.4S.
Sheep-Natives. s5.0el6-25: lambs. 5000
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Bed of Creek Swept Dry.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 14.-For dis
lance of so miles or more a cyclone
that swept over Logan, Dewitt and
Piatt counties caused much destruc-
I, on. Near Atwood it killed an in
FAINT in it's mothers arms and fatally
injured two men. The wind storm
struck the earth three miles east of
Lincoln, in Logan county, and for a
considerable distance followed along
Deer creek, sweeping dry the bed of
the stream for more than a mile
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Pronounced Black Smallpox.

Topeka, Kan, April 14.-Dr. Charles
Lowry, secretary of the state board
of health, has gone to Rice county to
investigate the report that several
railroad laborers are victims of the
bubonic plague. A tramp hired to
work with section gang recently
started a disease which quickly killed
nine. The surrounding territory is in
strict quarantine. One physician
pronounces the plague black small
spox. Every case has proven fatal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
One Arkansas Town Wiped Out.

Newport, Ark, April 11.-During
he terrible tornado of last Tuesday
night a family of three pearl fishers
named Tapp. who lived in a shanty
boat. on White river, were drowned.
Belated reports from Van Buren,
county and from the village of Pear
son, Claiborne county, show that
The damage done by the tornado had
oeen underestimate. Pearson was
almost wiped out of existence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Praises the Recent Merger Decision.

Richmond, Va. April 13.-The de-
cision of the United States circuit
court of appeals in the Northern Sc
curities case Maj. John SHELTON Will
liams, president of the Seaboard
Air Line system, says he regards as
one of the greatest blessings and the
brightest promises for railroad in
terests and general business that the
country could have.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
To Merge Book Concerns.

Chicago, April 14.-Methodists
throughout the land viii have put
before them for consideration and
discussion tomorrow the plan to
merge into one corporate institution
the two great publishing houses OF
The church-the Methodist Book Con-
Germ, in New York city, and the
Western Methodist Book Concern. of
Cincinnati and Chicago.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Another cuban Scandal.

Toledo, o., April Congressman
J. II. Southland, OF this city, has
started an investiga ton which may
bring to light a scandal among
United States officials at Havana, Gu
ba. The charge is that eXorbitant
charges are being made for the dis
interment and shipment of the bodies
of dead soldiers from Cuba, when it
should be done free of cost, accord
ing to Mr. Southland.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
seattle,s Mayor Goes Free.

Seattle. Wash, April 14.-Judge
Bell sustained the demurrer to the
grand jury Indictment against Mayor
Thomas J. Humes and discharged the
defendant. The demurrer alleges that
said indictment shows upon its face
that the defendant did not neglect to
perform any duty enjoined on him by
law and that there is no law in the
state imposing any duty upon the
mayor in reference to gambling.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
white Man sold Into slavery

Jackson. Ky, April 12.-Bruce- Mar
sum, q white man and the son of q
well-known republican leader, on con-
fiction of vagrancy, was sold into
servitude for period of six months.
So worthless is he considered that
the highest bidder was willing to
give but $3.50. At one time he was
possessed of considerable property,
out he sQuandered il.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Sentenced to Thirty Years.

Butte, Mont, April. 14.-George
Hoard, alias Joe Kirby. convicted of
taking part in the hold-up of the Bur
lington express near Homestake. was
yesterday sentenced to so years in
the penitentfary. The extreme pen
slty for the crime is 20 years. but the
ten extra were added under the prior
conviction act
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Plan to Boom David b. Francis.

Chicago, April 13.-Reports of a
movement to make David r. Frankis
the western democratic candidate for
president were brought to Chicago
hy-a prominent down state leader.
The plan, it is said, was to have a
gathering Of party chief at st. Louis
during the dedicatory ceremonies of
the worlds fair
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Injunction Proceedings Taken.

Kansas City, Kan, April lin
junction proceedings were brought
by Mayor Craddock in the district
court against Mayor-elect Gilbert
and the five republican .councilmell-
elect to prevent them from attempt
ing to exercise official functions.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
AHait In Packing Combine

New York, April 14.-According to
interests in close touch with the Ma
-tional Packing company no attempt
win be made to perfect the big pack
ing combine until the Northern Sc
curities case. is disposed of. A
prominent corporation. lawyer re-
marked that on the final decision in
the Northern Securities case rested
the future of the packing combine
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
A 100000 Elevator Burned.

: owned by the Lake Shore & Michigan
Southern Railway company and used
by Churchill & Co., grain merchants,
burned yesterday. Total loss, $780,
300. The elevator contained nearly
10000 bushels of grain.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Non-Partisan Tribute to Jefferson.

Washington, April 14.-William j.
Bryan, Senator Hoar and former
Postmaster General Emory Smith. of
Philadelphia, were the principal
speakers at a dinner given at the
Hotel Barton last. night under the
auspices of the Thomas Jefferson
Memorial association, in celebration
of the 16Oth anniversary of the birth
of the author of the declaration of
independence.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1903-04-17
Church CONGREGATION Startled.

Clinton, Ia, April 14.-While tenn
porarily deranged Frank Hush, of
Erie, ILL.,, ten miles east of here, shot
and killed his wife while on the way
to church and then returned home
and killed himself. Their little
daughter startled the congregation
by running into church and telling
of the tragedy.