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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-01-01
MISSOURI A & w
A Little Legislative Gossip.

James H. Whtecotion, speaker Of
the house of the Forty-frst general
assembly, says he has votes enough
pledged to give him the democratic
caucus nomination for speaker of the
Fo~rty-second. zoe Tall, of Kahoka, al
SO says he has the necessary votes to
re-elect him chief clerk of the house.
John T. Byrnes, of Byrnesville, is
still running for the chief clerkship,
and says he is not a has been. Mr..
W~hitecotton was in ST. Louis just be-
fore Christmas; so were many CT his
friends. There is quite a scramble
for committee appointments. Lieut..
Gov. Lee says he will appoint the SEN
ate committees at the n~extNsession so
that the LOBBY will have no chance to
control. There promises to be a live
ly fight for president pro TEN. of the
senate. Senator Faris desires the
honor again, but there are rumors of
a combine against him. Cornelius
Roach, the Carthage editor, wants to
be secretary of the senate, and says
tnlngs are looking rosy.
Judges Recommend Changes.
The judges of Missouri met at St.
Louis. Among the recommendations
made to the legislature were: That
no absolute divorce be granted at the
trial of a case. 1t is recommended that
the divorce be male provisional, and
permanent at the end of a year if the
conduct of the applicant is good dur
ing the interval; that the defendant
be not allowed to marry until three
years have elapsed after the divorce
is granted; hat in cases where no de-
Tense is made the defendant be al
lowed to make reply and contest the
case at any time during the year Of
probation. The judges decided that
changes in the criminal law should
be made in order that the
law be made as plain as possible.
1t is believed that much time could
be saved in the trial of criminal cases.
Defending attorneys would be barred,
it is thought, from obtaining contin-
on purely technical grounds,
as is frequently done under the pres
ent system.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
Our Stock in Trade.

Here are some extremely we'll.
put and truthful remarks by the
editor of the Albion Iud.) Era,
concerning a subject of the first
Importance to every publisher:
THE publisher of a news.
paper has one thing to sell and
one thing to rent. He mas the
newspaper to sell and the space
in his columns to rent. Can any.
one inform US why he should be
expected to give away either
the one or the other? He can
if he so chooses, and he does as
a matter of fact, furnish great
deal of space free. But it does
not follow that he ought to be
expected to do so. 1t ought to
be recognized as a contribution,
exactly as would be the giving
away of sugar or coffee by the
grocer, But, strange to say, it
is not looked upon in that light
at all; and yet everybody knows
that the existence of a news.
paper depends upon the rent of
it's space and the sale of it's
paper, just the same as a mer.
chants success depends on sell.
ing his goods instead of givin G
them away"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
Reflections of a Bachelor.

The things that man can
learn from d woman never hur t
him. though to teach them to
him ruins her.
When woman takes an in.
t"reSt in children it is a sign
they are her own.
1t is A wise shoe dealer who
numbers his womeu's sizes
smaller than they are.
Either the farmer prays for
rain or cnsses because there is
too much of it.
The only time a woman has a
clear conscience arranges a
marriage match is the night il
happens.
Nature designs men to be par,
ents. Their S ltishness fits them
only for children.
Generally it is the girl who
smokes cigarettes and drink:
cocktails who gets offended un
less you say lingerie when yor
mean underwear.-New York
Press.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
Three Prayers.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Three Methodist ministers, as
they were dining together re-
Gently talked about short
prayers. "A prayerEshort as it
was irreverent," said the first,
was offered up by a soldier
before the battle OF Waterloo.
It was this: o God. if there be
a God, save my soul, if 1 have a
soul - That prayer" said
the second minister, resembles
one Composed by Bishop After
bury in lie early part of the
-'slu--r1h century. 1t was a
ur.,Net Tor the soldiers about to
engage in battle, and it was
bret and impressive. 1t was:
o God. if, in the day of battle
l forget Thee. do not thou tor.
get me-" The third minister.
after moment of thought,
smiled and said: when l was
lad one day dined with two
strange auuts. They put me at
the head Of the table and bid
me say grace. l was taken
aback, for lsknew no grace to
say. but d text came into my
mind. l ratified it off aud afte T
it was over l realized that it
was appropriate enough. 1t
was: 20 Lord, open thou our
lips and our mouths shall show
forth Thy praise"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
A Personal Matter.

Il think 1 am giving genera |
satisfaction" said the youn g
clergyman a little doubtfully,
although Elder Wilkins has
found good deal of fault with
my prayers.
You are sure TO have that
trouble" responded the retired
pastor with a reminiscent: sigh.
THE Elder is a good man, a
most worthy man. But he never
can remember that he is not the
party addressed in prayer. -
New York Times.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30

How easy it is for the average
farmer to grade up and improve
his cattle. Sell the scrub bull
for what he will bring. add
enough l." the proceeds of this
sale TO nuy good young pure
bred OF your choice breed-vou
will then lay foundation
which It followed for a few
years will give you a grade If
cattle If which you can Justly
be proud, and you will find
that they will be more profit
able than the scrubs and YOUR
peighbor farmers will come to
regard You as progressive
Rurdlist.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
Engineering as a life Work.

1t is striking fact that gra d..
yates of Engineering schools
have positions as soon as they
graduate. while graduates in
many other professions 'go beg
ging" for months before finding
position.
In June of this year twenty
four men graduated from the
University of Missouri at Co.
lumbia at once secured positions
In fact the demand was not
supplied by the graduates and
many undergraduates were able
to secure employment.
The expenses of learning Ell
cheering are not great. At the
school which we have just meu-
toned, board, room, books and
fees vary from $3.50 to 5000 per
year. This is in many respec is
as good an engineering school
as there is 10 the United States
aud may be taken as typical of
the cost of an engineering edu-
cation.
The boy who has knack for
mathematics and is willing to
work can do we'll ia Engineering
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
Letter TO BOuIware & SOn.
Monroe City, Mo

Dear Sirs: You know all
about shoes. How many Gus
toners have you who know any.
thing about EN-?
You nave bought and sold
shoes for years, and have learn.
ed what you know by your
customers liking one sort, and
not liking another. They find
out by wearing 'em.
So with paint; but we GO
deeper. We are AS years old
in the business; aud We make.
rot huy-we make a good dra
e paint.
We paint good share of the
railroad and steamer property
in the United States. aud may
as we'll paint the private prop.
erty Yours as we'll as any
tody else's.
Devoe Ready Paint is your
paint. Costs half as much as
lead and oil, because it wears
twice as long.
Yours truly,
f. W. DEvOE & Co.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30

Now is mighty good time to
clean up and burn the rubbish
about your premises.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30

Fine Vegetables for the Missouri Exhibit.
The Missouri Worlds Fair
Commission, through its de.
partment, of Horticulture, of
which B. H. Bonfoey of Union.
vile, is chairman. and L. A.
Goodman of Kansas City, super.
intendent, is planning an exhibit
of this states finest vegetables.
Specimens 2 must be obtained
from this seasons crop and pre-.
served in fluid. The commission
bears all expenses and the
award goes to the grower.
Missouri vegetable growers
should get the first prizes upon
vegetables and the present out.
look is that they will do so.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
The Palmyra Massacre.

'Robert Dewey" a tale of the
Palmyra Massacre, is the title
of a historical novel by Frank
II. Sosey. 1t is thrilling story
OF the Civil war, and gives the
first complete history of the
terrible Outchery of the ten
Confederates ever written for
general circulation. Bound in
cloth 81. Add cents for post.
age. Agents wanted. Address
Palmyra Spectator,
st Palmyra, Mo.
Hunnewell picnic, Aug. 6.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30

Hunnewell picnic, Aug. 6.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
DO YOU KNOW

That it has been II mouths since sold out
my drug business.
That am surprised that so many have fail.
ed to call and settle up their account with
me.
That have repeatedly, earnestly and pc.
htely asked you to do So and that many
have entirely ignored my appeals.
That you owe me for goods which I trusted
you TOR with your promise to pay for them.
That trusted you with the goods and am
still trusting to your honesty
That am beginning to fear misplaced con.
hdence in many cases.
mat some people must have very unappre-
ciative hearts for tavors conferred.
That l need the money due me to meet nv
obligations and am going to pursue course
to collect it.
Ihat ind volunteer calls for settlement a
very slow and unsatisfactory way of squar.
ing up accounts.
That if an account is just and correct it is
never too old to pay with honest people.
That if the account I have against you is
not correct I don't want il; if it is correct
want it because l need it.
That if you come at once and settle with me
it will save some expense that necessarily
belongs to paid collector.
That am only asking for that which is due
me and which ought to have had long ago.
That must have early attention to these
facts for my patience is growing transparent
Respectfully,
B. Q. WOOD.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
MONROE AND PHILADELPHIA
TELEPHONY LINE

oonnectionswith Palmyra. Hannibal. New.
ara. Lsbelle. haywood. Jacksonville. Laaaanma
Canton. Cherrydell. and all points In x.swla
Shelby and Marion counties. Rates, sss.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30

I;you buy rosin separate from soap
it may benefit you in some way, but il
is no good in soap. Maple City Soap
contains no rosin.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-30
HUNNEwELL TELEPHONE
COMPANY

Try our lines TO Monroe City, 1866 to shclbina,
Shelbyville Clarence Macon City, Csc; Emden
Bellville, Burksvillo. and all points In Shelby |
counties A6s. A WHEELER. Mgr
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Mineral Deposits In Mississippi.

Two or three counties in the
northeastern portion of the State
are beginning to attract great deal
OF attention because Of the discovery
of deposits of minerals of most
every kind, and the organization Of
a strong company to develop them.
Representatives of the Itawamba
Coal and Oil Development Company
are showing samples of coal, iron,
silver, copper and other minerals
that have BEEN taken from their
properties. and there does not seem
to be any room for doubt that there
is a fortune in those everlasting old
hills for somebody. Parties from
outside the State recently purchased
several thousand acres Of these
lands, and it is stated that they are
backed by abundant capital to de-
velop them. Mississippians have
never doubted that their State is
rich in mineral deposits, but they
have never had the means of finding
out for certain, or of pushing what
| they did know.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Removal Rufnor Denied.

The report sent out last week
through these columns that the Hi
nois Central Railroad Company
contemplated the removal of their
machine shops at an early date from
McComb City to Jackson seems to
have been unfounded. The Nc
Comb City board of trade asserts
that it has substantial assurance
that there is nothing in this rumor.
The report is believed to have had
its origin in the fact that the COM
pany has in contemplation the es-
tablishing at Jackson Of such repair
shops as will be necessary at point
where three of its lines run to-
gether-as. the main line, the Yazoo
branch and the Natchez branch.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
MIN ERALS.

Samples of every ore and mineral
found in the earth in this State is
wanted, and we have much more mill
eral in Mississippi than is generally
supposed.
We Want - Building stone, rough
hewn, sawed or polished; ornament
al stones, hard stones; lime or sand
stones. Rocks which produce lime
or cement; grinding stones, whet-
stones or natural abrazives; clays.
kaolin, flint, sand, and other sub
stances used in the manufacture of
eartnenware, brick, terra eta.
glass, ETC.; Gravel for ballasting
railroad tracks, streets, etc.; nat
ural mineral fertilizers marls,
phosphates, ETC.. mineral fuels
peat, Ignite, coal.
Metallic ores of every kind and
product-native metals.
General and systematic collections
in geology.
Geological maps, charts or models
of underground topography geol-
ogy; relief maps, etc.
Sulphur, pyrites, natural mineral
paints.
Mineral waters, in carboys of five
or ten gallons
All other miscellaneous minerals
and products of the earth. Fossils
of all kinds.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Rapid Action.

At Centerville last week James
H. Germany, an employee of the
Robinson Mercantile Company, was
killed by negro named Williams.
The negro had been enticing the
labor of the company away, and was
approached on the matter by Mr..
Germany, when he pulled his pis-
tol and fired three shots at Mr.. Ger
many at close range. The first shot
produced instant death. The negro
was chased down the streets, but
owing to the crowd of people at
tracted by the shooting no one dared
to use a gun. AS soon as Williams
left Main street general melee be-
gan, Williams returning the fire of
the crowd as he ran off. He was
overtaken before getting out of the
town limits, and his body riddIed
with bullets. Williams showed poor
craftsmanship, or he would have
killed several persons. He emptied
his pistol several times at the crowd
at close range while lodging behind
trees and other objects. Everything
Is quiet and no further trouble is
anticipated. Mr.. Germany leaves a
wife and five children and host of
friends.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
the best finish It win take. In case

the best finish 1t will take. In case
of very large logs, also show cross
and transverse sections.
Lumber - Every variety and style
of lumber turned out by the mills
of the State is wanted, both hard
and soft wood in sizes and lengths
as most convenient for the mills to
furnish-the greater the width and
breadth the better, as the larger
pieces of lumber attract the most
attention. We want both rough
and finished lumber, of the best
grade, in all the various sizes and
dimensions. Under this head is
also solicited sawed and riven
shingles, pine and cypress.
Bio Trees-Some of the big trees of
the State are desired for the timber
display-the largest poplar, largest
oak, largest pine, largest cypress,
largest cottonwood, etc. This State
exhibited at the New Orleans ex-
position but cut of a yellow poplar
tree grown in Pamela county that
measured II feet 3 inches through.
This is larger than any tree Of
which the commissioner has heard
in his canvass of the State, except
a cypress growing in Lafayette
county. He has been promised sew
eral large trees, but nothing to
equal the Pamela poplar. AS large
trees always attract much attention
at expositions, commissioners are
urged to be on the lookout for them
and report the result of their la
bors, giving diameter and length.
The tallest and largest tree in the
State is wanted. What county will
furnish it?
Fancy Work-Specimens of neat bas-
ket work, grass work, woodenware,
moss work, ETC., are solicited.
Collection of Seeds-Specimens of all
kinds OF forest seeds, indigenous
and exotic; forest botany; edible
wild fruits.
OrnamentaI-Fine specimens of orna-
mental forest trees are desired, to
be preserved in boxes filled with
earth.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Capt. Brown Dead.

Capt. E. W. Brown, clerk of the
Supreme Court, and the Democratic
nominee to succeed himself in the
same office, died at his home in
Jackson last week, after an illness
of more than two months, of. cancer
Capt. Brown was one Of the noblest
Romans of them all, a brave Confed-
crate soldier, and there was not q
more popular or more generally be-
loved officer and man in the whole
State. His death will be deeply re.
GREETED by every man, woman and
child who had the honor to know
him.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
AGRICULTURE.

All kinds of agricultural products
are desired for the Mississippi ex-
hibit at the Worlds Fair, the best
specimens of everything that grows
in or is raised from the ground.
Cotton-Best varieties and finest
types-in polls, in seed and in lint {;
to be shown under glass cases Tx
80 inches, when practical.
Cotton Products-Cotton seed hulls,
cotton seed meal, cotton seed cake
cotton seed oil, shown in all grades
Corn-All varieties OF corn, shelled
in ear or on stalk.
Cereals-Wheat, rice, rye, barley
millet, maize, shown in sheaves or
in grain.
Potatoes-Sweet and Irish potatoes
all kinds.
MeIons-Watermel muskmelons,
canteloupes, etc.
Pumpkins-The largest that can be
procured.
Sugar Producing Plants - Sorghum
cane, beets, etc.
Saccharne Products-Syrup, molas-
ses, sugar.
Peas-Best varieties field and table
peas.
Grasses - Johnson grass, meadow
grass, lespedeza, clover, alfalfa, etc
Hay-Loose and baled hay, best and
most popular varieties.
Beans - Pole, butter, snap, BUSH
navy, mixed and other kinds OF
beans.
Wools-Best grade Merino, Cotswold
Cashmere woods, etc, washed and
unwashed.
Wines-Best and greatest variety
wines made from native grapes.
Cordials, Brandies, Etc.-Made from
fruit or grapes; branded fruits.
Tobacco-Twist, plug leaf or made
into cigars.
Peanuts-Varied collection and best
varieties nuts.
Rreads-With or without yeast, fancy
breads, cakes, etc.
Preserved Meats-Meats preserved by
any process, sailed or canned.
Condiments - Pepper, spices, mus.
tards, sauces, relish IS.
Pickles - Every kind and variety
known.
Fish-Preserved by any process
dried. stuffed, or in solution OF alec,
hol or formaidehyde.
Salt Fish-Canned oyster, canned
shrimps, canned crabs.
implements and Machinery.
The agricultural department also
solicits exhibits of agricultural i'm
plements of all kinds-plows, sulkies
cotton and corn planters, rakes, roll
ers, harrows, drillers, cultivators, har-
vesters, ETC., all to be made in the
State exhibiting them.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Bishop Bratton.

DR.. Theodore Dubose Bratton, the
newly elected bishop of the diocese
Of Mississippi, succeeding Bishop
Hugh Miller Thompson, will be con-
secrated in the new st. Andrews
Church, in Jackson. The consecra-
ton ceremonies will take place on
September 81, and, according to the
present indications, will be one of
the most impressive and imposing
religious ceremonies that ever took
place in the State. 1t is thought
that twelve bishops will be in at
tendance.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
state Finances.

The race between the money COM
ing into the State treasury and the
money going out is going to be close.
In the language of the day, is is 60
ing to be an ''eyelash finish" Treas
uerer hampton was asked last week
if he thought the State would have
to borrow any further sums of
money, and he said that he did not
think that it would. He is of the
opinion that the proceeds from the
sale of the cotton and cottonseed Of
the State will tide over the treasury
and enable this administration to
pull through without having to bor-
row cent. He said that if the Of
ficials could have their way about
when the revenues Of the State were
to be paid into the treasury there
would be no question about the re-
suit. The States cotton will begin
to bring money into the treasury
during the next few weeks, and there
is no very pressing demand on it
right now, the largest being the
$50, 900 which the State owes the
assessors, and $4,000 of this sum
has been paid. From the time the
season opened last year until De-
cember 81 the treasury received ST.
456,141.79 from the sale Of cotton,
cottonseed ad other products. The
crop is not as large this year as it
was last, but the price is better and
it is expected that the revnue will
be fully as great. The largest dis
tribution in sight now is that of the
pensioners. This will be 100000,
but by the time the auditor is ready
to send out the warrants the sheriffs
will be paying their tax money into
the treasury. The finish is going to
be exciting, but Treasurer hampton
expects to win out.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Pension Rolls Incomplete.

W. W. Simonton of the pension
department of the auditors office,
who has charge of the pension dis
tribution, makes an announcement
OF the greatest Importance to pen
sioners who were on the roll last
year. Mr.. Simonton states that the
clerks of the various counties, in
making out their pension rolls for
the next distribution, have, in many
instances, sent in only the names of
the new pension applicants and have
failed to include in their lists
the names of all pensioners who
drew pensions last year and who are
still living and eligible to draw for
the coming year. The new pension
roll will be made up on October l.,
and the auditors clerk is compelled
to make up the new. roll from
the lists of pensioners sent in by the
clerks. He cannot add to the lists.
and where the lists fail to show all
the pensioners who drew last year,
and who are still entitled to draw,
these last year pensioners will be
dropped from the roll. Mr.. Simon
ton therefore advises that the clerks
who have failed to include the last
year pensioners send in supplement
tai or additional lists, including all
who drew last year and are still eli
gible. There remains only a few
more days in which these corrections
can be made, and Mr.. Simonton is
very anxious to have on the next roll
all the pensioners who are entitled
t. draw.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-09-25
Mississippi State News
Sunday School institute.

Conference Sunday School Institute.
By far the most interesting and
largest gathering of Sunday school
workers yet held in North Missis-
sippi will be at Winona on Septem-
Der 80 and October 1-2. AS never
before the people of the State are
feeling the need of competent in
struction in the matter of Sunday
school management and teaching.
Those who know, or have come in
touch with DR.. Hamill and his ex-
cellent wife in their institute work,
gladly testify to the profoundness
and wonderful practicability of their
teaching, which is impaired to lis
teners in a most impressive man.
ner.
The pastor and entertainment
committee at Winona are sparing
nothing to arrange for the comfort
and pleasure of all who are fortu-
nate enough to be present. The pas
tors, as rule, are interested, and
do their part, but cannot advance
over the superintendent and teach
ers, who need to get in touch with
some other work beside that done by
themselves in their own schools. 1t
is not only expected, but an assured
fact, that splendid gathering OF
earnest workers con helpful mis-
sions bent" will be in attendance
Do you-does your school-need
any aid? If so, be present, or have
representative from your church
there, and you will see more need
of better and more intelligent SER
vice for Immortal souls" Each
school is entitled to two delegates
All the railroads in the State have
authorized rates on the certificate
plan Zone and one-third fare). Ask
your local agent for a certificate
showing that you have paid full fare
going to Winona, and you will gel
one-third rate returning. Pastors
will please not use their permits
but get certificates, which give same
rate and helps make up the required
number.