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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
Greatest in the World.

Arlington, Ind, Dec. 9TH (Special).-
Mr.. W. A. Hysong, the photographer,
who moved here recently from Sapp, KY,
is firmly of the opinion that Dodd's Kid
ney Pills are the greatest Kidney Rem
edy the world has ever known.
In the years 81 1901 and ls02,I says Mr.;
afflicted with Kidney Trouble. My
joints were sore and stiff and l finally
got so bad I could not turn in bed with
out assistance. In the Spring of 1903 /
was induced, by a friend, to, try Dodd's
Kidney Pills, and after using one and one
half boxes l was and am still completely
cured. Several Of my neighbors, too, used
Dodd's Kidney Pills, and in every case
they did as recommended"
Cure the early symptoms of Kidney Dis
ease, such as Backache, with Dodd's Kid
ney Pills, and you will never have Bright's
Disease.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

A tourist, who has just returnedfro
South Africa, tells the following anec-
dote: son one of the railways-slower
than those of Spain-the train crawl
ing along at the rate of six miles an
hour, was suddenly brought to a stand
still. What's the matter, guard" vas
the anxious query of a passenger. oh,
sir, only a cow on the track The OBJ
struction having, been removed, the
train steamed on, and at the end of an
hour the train once more stopped.
What's up now, guard?' the passenger
again asked. is it another cow? No,
sir, no. was the prompt reply; same
COW, sir.'"-Chicago journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

NARROWING PEN WITH TENDERS.
the same distance from the wall. They
should be built sufficiently strong to
hold the sow should she lie on them.
During the first few days after far
rowing the tenders will protect the
pigs from being laid upon, thus pre-
venting a source of much loss to the
hog man. See Farmers Bulletin No.
205 (Which can be obtained free by ap-
plying at the department of agricul-
ture, Washington, D. CO., for details.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Beds are quite an innovation in
Russia, and many well-to-do houses are
still %unprovided with them. Peasants
sleep on the tops of their ovens, middle
class people and servants roll them
selves up in s%heepskins and lie down
neal the stoves, soldiers rest upon
wooden cots without bedding, and it
is only within the last few years that
students in schools have been allowed
h~eds.-Snare Moments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
PEN.
How the Young Pigs May Be Pro-
tected from Being Laid On
by the Sow.

The cut herewith illustrates a good
narrowing pen. Its construction can
be well understood from the illustra-
ton. The tenders are placed oil at
least three sides of the pen and are
about eight inches from the floor and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
Guaranteed Mining Investments.

We are the largest mine operators in
the West, and cordially invite you to
write for prospectus and full particulars
about our nine associated companies,
which have joined in forming our In
yestor's Guarantee Association, with ST.
000,0 0 capital to guarantee all our in
formation and be conyinced. Arbuckle-
Goode Commission Company, 1926 Olive
Street, st. Louis, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
The White Sheep.

"That youngest boy of yours does not
seem to be a credit to you" said the
white man to Uncle Nose.
"No. sah," said Uncle Nose. Hes
the wustest chile l has, He is mighty
bad. He's de white sheep of de family,
sah."-Boston Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
Women Brigands of the Balkans.

The m brigands of the Balkans
have played as important a role in the
struggle for the Bulgarian and Mon
tenegrin independence rs did their
Greek sisters of Olympus and Pindusin
their conflict with the Turks. Dressed
in mems attire, the wives of the hal
douts, as the brigands of Bulgaria are
called, often accompanied their hus-
bands to the mountains, faring like the
rest of the outlaws, and frequently shar.
ing their fate.-N. Y. Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
The Telegraph in Ireland.

Ireland's telegraph department re-
Gently proved that it could manage
Gaelic by taking the. speeches delivered
at an Irish festival at Letterkenny,
County Donegal, in the native tongue
rnd receiving them at Dublin so thac
they could he printed in Gaelic charac-
tcrs in the Freeman's Journal.--N. Y.
SIM.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
FOR FASHIONS FOLLOWERS.

Fluffy tailored skirts are the most
striking departures.
Pale colored gloves are worn as fire.
quently as white ones.
White jet is used with beautiful effect
on some of the white gowns.
Long gloves with wrinkled tops r
worn with the elbow sleeves.
With the silk dressy gown a cockade
of silk to match is worn in the hair.
Shoulders are spreading out to a pro-
dSgious and most unlovely width.
Velvet flowers in lovely shaded colors
are used on some of the best hats.
Tight bodices and loose blouses will
share honors for some time to come.
New ostrich plumes show the light
color at the stem, deepening toward the
tip.
One plated length of ribbon looks like
a cross between a cockade and a POM
pom.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Thomson-Is your daughter improv-
ing in her piano playing?
French-Well, she's either improving
or else we're getting used to it. l
don't know which.-Tit-Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
Note.

Mrs. Nolan had made some disparaging
remarks about the costume of her hus-
bands bosom friend, Mr.. herlihy, and
they were promptly resented.
His hat is turning green wild age is
it," said Mr.. Nolan, with fine scorn, ''and
his boots is rusty and cracked-lookin','
did | hear we say? Listen now to me,
Mary Nolan. If livery mans hat an boots
covered as warm a heart as Phelim Herll-
hy's there'd be more proud wimmin in the
worrld!"-Chicago Record Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Homeboy-How did you manage to get
all over the world and never speak q
word of anything but English?
Spondulix-Because money talks, and it
seems to be fluent in all languages.-De-
troit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
lust as with Her Father.

"Your daughters music is improving"
said the professor, but when she runs
the scales l have to watch her pretty
closely"
Just like her father" said Mrs. Nj
ritch. HE made his money in the gro
Gerry business. "-Philadelphia rublic Led
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
SHORT STORIES.

Rev. DR.. Rainsford, the New York
preacher, was arguing with a youth Of
his parish about the evils of young
men smoking cigarettes. "Wha would
you think" he said, eff you met an
angel coming along with a cigarette
in his MOUTH" well, doctor, what
would you think If you saw an angel
with an umbrella and a pair Of patent
leathers?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
NO TONGUE CAN TELL
How 1 Suffered with Itching and
Bleeding Eczema-Until Cured
by Cuticu-n.

"No tongue can tell how I suffered for
five years with a terribly painful, itching,
and bleeding eczema, my body and face
being covered with sores. Never in my
life did l experience such awful suffering,
and l longed for death, which | felt was
near. l had tried doctors and medicines
without success, but my mother insisted
that l try C~uticura. l felt better after
the first bath with Cuticura Soap and
one application of Cuticura Ointment,
and was soon entirely well: Any, per,
cure may write to me. l5igned) Mrs.
Attic Etson. Bellevue, Mich"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

The Maid-Whose fault is it if women
lead aimless existences?
The Man-Woman's, of course. They
ought to practice throwing.-N. Y.
Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Christmas purchasers should read che adj
vertisement of the Mermod-J accard Jewel
ry Co., of st. Louis, and write for their free
catalogue. This firm is perfectly reliable.
They promptly return your money if the
goods don't suit you.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
A Rusy World.

The man who has enough money to
enable him to live in idleness won't
and the poor mar who would can't
Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Lewis "Single Binder straight Sc
cigar. The highest price Be cigar to the
dealer, and the highest quality for the
smoker. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Attorney (for a thief)-Now, Mr..
Goldsmith, when you discovered the
theft of that watch was it running?
Jeweler--No, sir, but your client was.
Jewellers Weekly,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Waketields Cough Syrup is pleasant to
take. Children like it. 1t is a sure cure
for Coughs, Colds, Group, Whooping Cough
and the first stages of Consumption. In
use SO years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

As to the airships, the trouble seems to
be that they can't keep themselves atioat
by manning the pumps when they spring
a leak.-Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

1t is the thing that has no reason for en-
lstence that goes right on existing and re-
fuses to be choked off or stamped out
Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

An o~rganist in England played Fight
the Good Fight" at a wedding. This is
commented on as a vindication of the
"Britisher" in approaching a joke. The
English organist, though, probably didn't
know he was joking. 1t was merely an
accident,-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

The everyday Christian has sevel
chances to the Sunday fellows one
Chicago Daily News
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

A woman always thinks it is her hus-
bands duty to tack down the carpet, as
he has such liberty of speech when he hits
his finger instead of the tack.-Baltimors
American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Things go wrong in this world without
any help, but the things that go right
wouldn't be appreciated if it were not for
the efforts they require.-Chlcago Recoru-
Herald,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

This story about Santos-D umont in
tending to spend a whole week cruising
about in the clouds may be all right
enough for the credulous, but personally
we don't believe there ever was a pipe
made that would stay lit so long.-lndian-
apolis News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

Some merchant in Paris hit upon the
novel scheme of advertising hair tonic
by painting the name of the tonic on
the heads Of bald-headed men and hav-
ing them walk through the street bare
headed. But Paris has a law that all
advertisements in public places must
have a revenue stamp, and the men
kicked against having the stamps
pasted on their heads,sso the plan has
failed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
One of Sir Archibald Geike's stories

One Of Sir Archibald Geike's stories
tells of a funeral party at a railway
station and is typically Scotch, as
showing the proverbial caution Of
those canny folk. A gentleman asked
one who seemed to be a mourner If
he were with the funeral. Man." said
the person addressed, "I'm nc just sure
that 1t is a funeral, for the corp has
missed the train connection"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos,
Robbins. Norwich, N. Y, Feb. II, 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

A great deal of the friendship Others
have for you is like the c~ome-any-time in
INSTRUMENTATION Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

The authority of the good does not rest
on its austerity Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

The initials, IN. Q. b." seer on so
many freight cars, stand for Master
Car Builders" and refer to standard
measurements Of the a and standard
appliances, such as couplers. etc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

An old Rhode Island farmer was try
ing to convert a neighbor to socialism.
He explained his idea of IL, and pro-
fessed his willingness to abide by its
tenets. why" said he, under social
ism, if had two heifers, I'd give you
one; if had two horses, I'd give you
one" "If you had two pigs. would you
divide with me?" asked the neighbor.
"Ah," said the old socialist, %reproach-
fully, there ye're gettin' too near
home. Ye know I've got two pigs"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08
MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.
h Forty-Third General
Assembly.

Those marked with a star were re.
elected as members of the general as
sembly, but not in Zach instance to the
body in which they served during the
last session. Those marked with a dag
ger have served in former sessions of
the assembly
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-12-08

If Manchuria has been built on the
dead level, as Kansas was, how different
the war begun last February would have
heeni
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-01
TAXES POSSESSION JULY FIRST.
Mr. Il. T. Lee. of. Chicago. to Assume
Management After That Date.

Mr.. r. =. Lee arrived Wednesday
from Chicago and takes possession Of Il e
L e Mercantile Co. on July LIST. The
fan account Of the transactions which
led up 10 this new management has
already been published in these columns,
and We now extend a cordial welcome
10 the new firm. Mr.. Hayt has been in
business in Alma since $500 and il is
with no little regret that his friends see
him retire to private life He still re-
tains an interest in the new company.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-01
TEN NEW BRIDGES.

The damage to bridges, caused by the
heavy rains and floods last spring
amounts to $1,000 in Grasiot county.
This necessitsted ten new bridges, two
of which are steel. One is / y miles
south of Alma and the other south of
Adams, near Munn's farm.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-01

Every farmer and business man In the
county should have one OF those Record
atlas maps.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1904-07-01
Change In Draw Linz.

A. j. Mum has purchased the Becker
dray line and is now prepared to do all
kinds Of draying on short notice Gall
up L Mon phone $50. 12-tf
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
The Dependable Store
Seventh and K Streets
Odd Rolls of
MattingS Reduced

In the of the ,oaons business odd lots of Matngs have
aCcumlated-and these will be Ckeed for quick clearance tOmOr
Few rolls of kind perhaps two Of this pattern or three Of that
All perfectly desrablebut complete aSsormenhnce
class them as undesirable in complete stocks
Each roll contains full 40 yards The grades all Sereabe
and the styles suitable for any you put them to.
At S3.95-China MatingS reduced from S. roll
At $500 rOl-China MattngS reduced from So and 50.
At 81 rol-China MatngS reduced from SO and So
At $3.50 roJapaneSe MangS reduced from S12 and SIS
AT SiO05 TO-JapaneSe Mattng reduced from si4 and SIS
At SIS TOlI-Japanese Mattngs reduced from So.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
SPENT FOOLTSHLY.

At a reception given recently TO Cen
eral Chaffee by the militiomen at
Poughkeepsie the general told this story.
Not long ago a soldier in the regular
army stopped me on the street and
asked me 10 lend him a quarter
Why, yesterday YOU received your
months pay. did you not?' l asked him
Yes. replied the veteran
where's your money nOw2'
Its like this. he went or i left
the post and crossed TO New York with
that 1880. / met a friend and we had
dinner. / was mighty surprised when
the bill was S. Then ! bought SP worth
OF cigars, and we went to the theatc1
for 81. After the theater we went down
the BoWeTy, and I spent 3 there
That's SO. 1 replied. What hap-
pencd to that other 90 cents2
The old fellow seemed puzzled. Fin
ally he answered:
1 must have spent that fooli1hly' -
New York Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
FISH WARDEN LEFT
UPON AN ISLAND
"MarOOned' in Susquehanna
by Men He Sought,
HIS CALLS FOR AID IGNORED
ViolaterS Of Law Steal Boat and ES-
cape to Mainland-Slept
in the Open.

LANCASTER, Pa. Aug. 15.-Fish
Warden J. W. CresweU. of Steelton, and
a companion are prisoners on an island
I'm the Susquehanna River, opposite Co
lumbia They have been there since
Saturday afternoon.
Creswell in his quest for evidence.
visited Kaufman's Island. opposite Oct
wiler's fisheries. on Friday, and II is
said he discovered violations Of the fish
cries there.
While CresweH was at work ne fish
ermen stole his boat. Creswell and a
man who accompanied him called and
siEnaled for help. but their appeals were
UNDECIDED by boatmen who witnessed
their predicament. and the warden and
his companion spent the night "IuJ-
rooned' In the Susquehanna.
All day yesterday the men kept sig
mailing frantically but vainly for help.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
TWENTY HEBREWS
KILLED IN RUSSIA
Massacre at 0StrOWitz Re-
ported.
USED THE MEREST PRETEXT
EPilePtic Fell and Cry Of Murder Was
Immediately Raised by
Gentiles.

NEW YORK, Aug. I5.-The Jewish
Morning Journal" prints the following
from its Warsaw RUSSIA correspon-
dent:
"On Sunday, July 81, IN the city of
ostrowitz government OF Rodom).
Jew was qUarreling with a Gentle. The
latter. who was an eplleptic. fell during
the encounter as result Of one o. his
epileptic fits. The Christian bystanders.
however, raised the cry that the Jew
murdered their comrade.
Reveled in Blood.
In short time all the Christian in
habitants of the town turned out and
proceeded to revenge the alleged crime.
The riot that ensued resolved ftse-s into
an awful massacre Of Jews. Of whom
twenty were killed and a great number
were wounded. The massacre lasted all
day.
Another massacre occurred on Sat
urday. July 90 in the town Of Pot
seveh government Of SeidItz), in the
following manner:
Riot at Church.
"A local clergyman induced a small
Hebrew girl to embrace the Christian
faith. The parents of the girl went to
the church where their daughter was
confined, accompanied by some of their
Jewish friends. and demanded her re-
lease on the ground that the court de-
cided that the girl was under age. could
not act Independently in such matters.
and that consequently her parents had
the right to interfere with her action.
The clergyman. seeing that the Jews
were determined 10 use force If neces-
Sary. called the mayor 20 his aid.
The two melted the pOpUlace against
the Jews and a fierce riot ensued More
than a hundred Jews were severely
wounded
The number Of dead IS unknown be-
cause the police withhold the facts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
CRUEL DEATH THWARTS
AGED MANS SURPRISE
On Way to Visit Son, Reading, Pa
Man Is Asphyxiatcd in His
Room IN Hotel

READING, Pa. Aug l5.--LoUis Myers.
seventy years old, of ConegtvHle, came
here to visit his son. It was late and
he went 10 the American House 10 spend
the night. intending TO get up early ana
surprise his son by calling at his home.
When morning came the old man was
found dead OF asDhyNiatiOu. It is not
known whether he blew out the gas or
whether the jet was opened 10y mistake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
Fer Last Guesses-

There are several very. desirable prizes
offered In The Times figure puzzle con-
test for those who submit the last cor
rect, or nearest correct, addition These
prizes Will be considered IN aCCOrda nee
with the last estimate received. and will
be awarded whether the nearest correct
answers. considered backwards from
tho last one received. were registered
the first day OF the contest or shah come
In the last day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

Louis. after seven futile attempts upon
her life, now believes that preordina-
ton has set her demise at some far dis
tant date.
CaTbolic acid Rough on Rats. and a
rope have been the Instruments chosen
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
WILL HOLD BIG LABOR DAY FETE

SHAMOKIN, Pa, Aug. 15.-PIans have
been laid here for tlg biggest demon
stra ton and picnic in the history Of the
Ninth district. United Mine Workers Of
America, to be hold at EdgewOod Park
on Labor Day Four counties viii DO
represented and at least 10 900 persons
are expected to participate Prominent
labor speakers viii deliver addresses.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
GOVERNOR WANTS
HIS MONEY BACK
Odell, of New York, Sues the
Ship Trust Promoters.
LOSES A SMALL FORTUNE
Charges That Millions Were WrongfuIIy
Converted by Certain
Financiers.

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Governor OdeII.
who IS said to have lost more than s125.-
600 in the promotion Of the ship trust.
has begun suit at Newburg against the
men who organized the project. TO re-
cover the amount OF his investment.
with interest.
The governor. who Is at Long Branch.
declines to discuss the matter. but II
Is known that the suit was begun two
weeks ago. and that II involves sensa-
tiOnal charges.
John W. Young. J. T. Boothroyd. J. J.
McCool, Alvin W. Krech and the Mer-
camille Trust Company are said TO be
the defendants named.
According to the papers Governor Odcu
underworld ISS OF the first mortgage
bonds OF the Ship Trust, and was after
ward obliged TO sell them for $50 each,
almost 500 less than the price he paid
for them.
Cheap Stock.
With his bonds the governor got a
bonus Of 500 shares Of each class Of
stock, and this stock was sod for SO for
the lot 1t was IN the name OF J. T.
Boothroyd. the governor having taken
pains 10 conceal his identity in the
transaction.
Among those familiar with the deal
ings of the ship trust it is said the
governor was not approached by the
promoters, but went to them and asked
10 be let in" As he was rather late
he was told that he could not have as
many bonds as &c wanted, but finally
he was put down for DO When II came
TO paying the calls, however, he paid for
OnIy 1SS, and that was the number al
lOtted TO him
Millions Gone.
His stock, however, was put on a 200
basis. and as the stock was worthless
when he took up his bonds no objection
was made 10 his taking all the stock he
wanted, and he took 100 shares 1t is
now said that mis- suit charges the pro-
moters with having converted to their
own use about g, eO0. 900. which, accord
ing 10 the prospectus under which he
signed his name, was to have gone to
the company
IN some quarters Il was said yester-
day that the beginning OF the suit at
this time Is due TO a political motive,
designed 70 iniure A certain Republican
who has aspired TO a Cabinet position
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

by Mrs FOval to end all earthly misery
Six times has she taken the poison in
squalid apartments, which she shares
with her husband. in the rear of 1907
South Broadway. while on one occasion
she was cut down from the top bars
Of cell in the SOulard Street station.