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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

went all right with the giant, be-
cause he was so big / was afraid Of
him, but | thought the midget was
about my age, and needed protection,
and when the crowd surged around Is
l said: Don't be afraid, little fellow.
| will see that no one harms you"
The look he gave me was enough to
freeze water.
When the cfowo had gone into the
big show tent, what do you think,
that COMPOUNDED midget began to ask
me how I stood on the tariff ques-
ton, and he argued for free trade,
whatever that is, for half an hour,
and made me think of Bryan dur
ing a campaign, and then he
branched off on to the Monroe doc
trine, which | suppose is something
connected with a rival show, and l
guess he would be talking yet, only a
big, husky fellow came along, a fell
low about rs years old, and he stopped
over and put his hand on the midget's
shoulder and said: Hello, dad" and
by gosh, the midget introduced me to
the big galoot as his youngest son.
Wouldn't that skin you.
The first day of the season was
great, only all the performers had
not got limbered up. One of the
girls on the flying trapeze fell off
into the net from the roof of the
tent and broke her s~uspenders, SO
when they got her down in the
ring it seemed as though every.
thing she had on was going to shuck
loose, and leave her with nothing
but a string of beads, and pa went UP
to wrap his coat around her, and she
kicked his hat off and ran into the
dressing-room. The audience just
yelled, and pa blushed scarlet, cause
he saw it was a put-up job to make
him ridiculous.
During the chariot races pa hat
to jump like a box car tc
keep from being run over by &
four-horse chariot driven by a one
horse girl, and the attendants dragged
pa out from under a bunch of horse!
being ridden barebacked, like fury
Then two horses hitched togethel
with a strap were being ridden by
woman, the strap broke and the horse
spread apart, and some one yelled tina
she had split clear in two. Pa rushed
in to help carry one-half of her int
the dressingroom, but she WASH
hurt at all, cause the peanut DO.
told me she was a rubber WON
an, and you could stretch her hal
way across the ring, and she woul,
come together all right, and eat
hearty meal. Gee, but a circus is
great place to study human nature.
In the evening performance at Peori
there came up a windstorm whic.
blew down part Of the menagerie TEN
where the freaks were, and when tn
storm was over, and the tent top wa
pulled up again, they found pa a.
right. He started to crawl under tn
canvas, and skip out for fear of tn
animals, but the fat lady caught hir
and sat down on him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Big Water Well mt Nevada.

A good vein of water was struck at
the Missouri state asylum for the in
sane, at Nevada, at a depth of $40 feet,
and a test of the quantity, made by
baling, showed more than 100, 900 gal
Ions in "a hours, without reducing the
head of the water. The drillers say the
supply is inexhaustible. The we'll prob
ably is the largest in southwestern Mis-
scuri. A private water works plant
will be erected for this institution, with
a reservoir to hold more than 200 600
gallons Of water.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

an approaching horse was heard gal
Looping along the G from the main
road. A few moments later it stopped
at the front of the house and presently
a servant appeared. "A messenger
from the Sieur de la Salle," he said.
admit him here" replied mad
emoiselle. las for you, Renee, you
may remain"
Renee withdrew toward the window
and mademoiselle settled herself to re-
ceive the man, when the door was
opened and Tonti stood before them.
Bowling low with an easy grace, he
said:
'',The Sieur de la Sale sends by me
his highest respect and salutation, to-
gether with this note," and he handed
the missive to mademoiselle, then
stepped back a pace while she read 1t.
Renee was deeply buried behind a
large book beside the window. She
dared not look up, but at the first
sound of his voice her heart seemed
to stand still and the printed words
danced in a blurred mass before her
eyes. She recognized the sound.
Tonti's gaze wandered about the
luxurious furnishings of the apart
ment. Suddenly he started as his eyes
fell in ready recognition upon Renee
and his hat fell from his grasp, while
the muttered exclamation "My Rose OIL
Normandy" escaped him.
Mademoiselle, whose attention had
been fixed upon her note, finished read
ing at this juncture and looked up.
TELL the Sieur de la Sale ! shall be
most happy to grant his request, and
that he may come tomorrow. When
does he sail for those northern shores
and cruel savages the Jesuit fathers
write so much about?"
Some two weeks hence; from La
Rochelle; by the ship Saint Honore,''
was the reply, made precise and with.
out polite establishment by the agi.
tated state Of Tonti's mind.
"And you, Capt. de Tonti, I under
stand from the Prince de Cont thai
you accompany the Sieur de Ia Sale
as lieutenant or partner in his enter
prise. 7 wish you both success, be.
cause there is not SO intrepid IN ex.
plorer to be found IS the Sieur de IL
Sale. ard because , W. as q gallant
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Caoutchouc in Africa.

The French administration in west
ern Africa has undertaken the i'm
provement of the quality Of caoutchouc
by initiating the natives in suitable
methods. The adulteration Of caout-
chouc is entirely forbidden. Incisions
in the rubber trees and plants are pro-
hibited, except under limitations pre-
scribed, and they are entirely forbid
den during those months when the sap
is rising. Professional schools are to
be established, where the best processes
for the harvesting and coagulation Of
the caoutchouc will be taught.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Extra Session of Legislature.

1t is the common belief among those
who know" that Gov. Folk will call an
extra session of the legislature in Feb
ruary. The enforcement of the Sunday
closing law in small communities and
home rule" are Two important meas
ures that will in all probability be
brought before the general assembly.
In reference to ST. Louis police re-
forms, the governor said, a few days
ago, that the city has the power to es-
tablisn a municipal police department
if the people so will, but that the char
ter will have to be amended, as the
present one provides that the depart
ment be governed by a board Of COM
missioners, to be appointed by the gov
ernor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Ola po,, omce Employe Dead.


After continuous service in the st.
Louis postal department for more than
40 yeais, in which period he stamped
many millions of letter with the St
Louis mark, Michael Gavin, known as
the grandfather of the post Office"
died at his home, 146G East Warne ave-
nue., of paralysis. He was so years old.
With q, war record which included
service on the staff Of Gen. Lyon in the
civil war, Mr.. Gavin entered the postal
service in 1865, ard remained as a
worker in the st. Louis department I'M
til his death. He bore a scar from a
wound in the hand as a reminder of the
war. One fact of hich he was most
proud Wac the esteem in which he had
been held by Grant and Lincoln in war
times, both of the presidents having
commended him for his work On the
staff of the generals under whom he
served.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Blast Kills One, Injuries Twelve.

Andrew Knight, aged 30, a laborer,
was killed and twelve o%nlookers in
jured, none seriously, as the result Of
blasting rock in all excavation for an
office building at Ninth street and
Grand avenue, in Kansas City. An ex-
t~raordinarily heavy charge of giant
powder was used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
you were near. He Is wildly in love
with YOU. and I feared lest"

you were near. He Is wildly in love
with you. and I feared lest"
LEST I should learn to love him
simply because he was a man, and
witty and clever?"--and the room was
filled with ripping laughter as the
girl gave way to the merriment her
friends speech had caused.
NO." she went on, suddenly be-
coming serious, "the man l shall love,
if such there be, must be brave; no
descendant of Eleanor, wife of Henry
Plantagenet, could ever love a coward.
That he be of gentle birth | care not,
although he must be i truth gentle
and gallant. He must also fear God
and hate the devil, although I would
have him no monk. He must love me
as no other person or thing on earth,
and must woo me, not with soft words
and signs, but by deeds, with a reck-
less earnestness that shames to hide
it's love from any one, and which will
seek every honorable means to gain
it's end. And last and best of all, he
must be true; true to what he deems
right; true to his God, his king, his
friends-and to me-" She sighed as
she stopped a moment. "And so !
shall wait until be comes;" and going
over to. the couch, she picked up her
lutte and sang to a ~plaintive melody:
JT,+;1 ba oo,rasr Caasa heart thv troll
bled beating;
Reserve your strength for mine own
hero's praise.
Cease, lips of mine, less worthy names
repeating;
Peace. troubled soul, through all the
coming days,
Until he comes, until he comes.
While she sang, mademoiselle looked
at her with a misty eye, for this sigh
into a nature which in depth and ten
derness was so foreign to her owr
reused a strange longing and ~faintnes!
within herself. She shook off this
feeling as Renee's voice dwelt linger'
ingly on the last words of her song
and laughingly said:
Mon Dieu! Such dreams are beauti
| full. but if those are your standards,
have no fear of losing you, for believe
me, ma cherie, there is no such MAI
in France. But where got you you
sweet song?"
Renee again blushed. 81 wrote i
this morning after you left for Paris
l was lonely. 1t is nothing"
"Tell me more of this strang'
knight" resumed mademoiselle, "Wht
so opportunity arrived to rescu
beauty in distress. Was he tall, dark
light, or fat. or what special mark dis
tinguished the features of your cham
pion?"
"How he looked | cannot describe t.
you" was the reply, "save that he wa
manly, of soldierly bearing, OF hlgl
spirit, and his manner towards m
was full of all gentleness."
Mademoiselle eyed her narrowly a
Renee spoke. The earnestness o
some other quality of the tones of he
voice convinced her.
II have it, ma petite. have dis
covered your secret; it was of him 20
dreamed when I entered" she CRIED
clapping her hands and laughin
heartily.
Renee's bushes only added to he
merriment. TRUE, it was of him
thought" she replied with som
spirit, "but my thoughts were rattle
those of anxiety than those you i'm
agine. I feared lest in the duel the
will be fought, one more victim shout
be added to the list of the Comte d
Miron's treacheries."
While speaking thus. the sound {
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

May I've had the darndest time
getting packed up and started On the
road. How in the name of heaven
we ever got half the things on the
cars is more than l know, but it seems
as though the circus company had a
mar to look after every thing, and
he had men under him to look after
his regular share of things, so when
the cars were loaded, and the boss
clapped his hands, and the engineer
footed his whistle, there wasn't a tent
stake or a rope, or a board seat, or
anything left behind. Every man
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
St. Joseph Eanks Combine.

The National bank of st. Joseph has
been absorbed by the First national
bank of Buchanan county. This is the
result Of litigation among the heirs of
the Burns estate, valued at $10,0 900, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

The st. Joseph city council has
passed over the mayors veto ordi-
nances providing that saloons may re-
main open on Sundays except between
the hours of $50 a. m ]. and 1890 p. m.
The mayor had vetoed the ordinances
because they are in defiance of the
state laws. 1t is believed that Gov.
Folk will take a hand in the affair.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

E~smeralda--I wonder IL Clara knows
what a fast life Jack leads.
Gwendolen-She doesn't believe It Of
him. She says she has never known q
young man that was SO slow In ccmkS&
to rhe point.-Cbicago TrjbHiAA
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

William N. Marshall, general freight
agent of the st. Joseph & Grand Island
railroad, died in Kansas City, aged 4S.
He was formerly connected with the
Southern railway at Savannah, Ca
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Negro Runs Amuck, Shoots Two.

James Taylor, colored, was fatally,
and Charles Sullivan, white, seriously.
shot by Walter Cooper, a negro, who
ran amuck in the west bottoms of Kan
sas City.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Girl KiIIed while Ridinr.

Miss Florence Carpenter, of Chicago,
while riding horseback at Excelsior
Springs, fell from her mount and re-
ceived injuries from which she died.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Gave Advice Gratis,

In Kansas City, Judge Wofford, sem
fencing Bud Hawey, negro chicken
thief, to three years in the peniten-
tiary, gave the prisoner some advice
On the race question.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Robert Browns Injuries Fatal.

Robert Brown, aged 16, who was in,
jured in a football game between the
elevens of two Sedalia grade schools,
died without regaining consciousness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

The town OF Oran was almost totally
destroyed by fire. The Iron Mountain
depot, several business houses and 3
hotel were burned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Slayish Wives.

In Abyssinia a mans wife is his
beast of burden; wood in many places ID
sold by 1.-THE woman's load"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

Alphonse Krumpy was shot and al
most instantly killed by G. W. Gard
ner, Of Clover, who was dangerousl,
wounded, near Republic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

Kansas City fraternal and social or
CARNATIONS protest against the passage
Of an ordinance aimed at the suppress
sion Of public dance halls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Say Game Laws Are Unjust.

st. Louis commission men are up in
arms against the new game laws re-
Gently enacted by the state Legislature.
They call it class legislation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07

The dead body Of an unidentified
woman was found beside the RivN
Des Percs in st. Louis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
By HON. GEORGE ". PECK
Copyright by ]. b. Bowles.D

Pa Finds the Fat Lady a Burden
The Bad Boy Makes His First Pub
lie Appearance-He Talks Politics
with the Midget-Pa Meets with
Numerous Accidents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-12-07
Alleged violator of Labor Law.

Warrants have been secured against
G. A. Young, manager of the Home
cotton mills. st. Louis, for alleged VIC
lation of the child labor law,
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
A Sad Accident.

Willie Collins, the twelve-year.old son
of NJ Collins and wife, met with a
very sad death last Tuesday afternoon.
Mr.. Collins and his son had cut down a
tree near their house, aud when the tree
fell, the butt rested on the stump. They
then proceeded to cut off a saw-log.
They had it nearly cut off, when Mr.
Collins noticed the tree begin to turn to-
ward the boy. He cried. "Get out of
the way-run!" The boy ran about ten
feet, but ran in the wrong direction, and
when the tree turned over. big limb
caught the lad, crushing him to the
ground. He spoke but three words, cry.
ing, "Oh, Papa! Papal' The father
was unable to save his son-nothing
could be done until he could get assist.
ance. and it was necessary to hitch a
team to the tree in order to move it.
The little fellow life was crushed out.
The heart-broken father and mother
have the sincere sympathy of the entire
community IN their sorrow.
The funeral took place, Wednesday,
and the body was placed in the Welda
cemetery.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
Search Light Club.

Mrs. Crum was hostess for the Search
Light Club, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Barndt read an article on Zap
anese Commercial Interests" and Mrs.
Coleman had an excellent paper on
Transportation in Japan" followed
by reading about the Mikado and his
family BY Mrs. Grummel.
Roll.call was responded towith Japan
csc current events
Mrs. Crum, assisted bv her daughter,
served most delicious refreshments, and
tar superior to Country ham,"
Mrs. Grummel. Mrs. Wing, Mrs. Cole
man, Mrs. Black and Mrs. Davis were
appointed to purchase the furnishings
for the Y. M. c. A. reception room.
Mrs. Wing will be hostess, May IS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
Sixteen Young Folks Take First
Communion.

A class OF ten boys and six girls took
first communion at the Catholic church
last Sunday. The ceremony was wit
messed by a large number of people.
The service is very interesting and i'm
pressive, and this occasion will not soon
be forgotten by those who took part
and those who witnessed it.
Following are the names OF the young
folks who took communion:
Girls-Rose Smith. Rose Wassmer,
Carrie Gray. Pearl Flynn, Katie Riley,
Veronica Feuerborn.
Bovs-Iohn Flynn, Mike Lynch, Her
man Sobba. George Smith. Victor Nader,
Roy SigIea. Charley Stomp, Chris Sobba,
Lawrence Wassmer, Elmer Maile.
The church was handsomely deco.
rated with flags and flowers. Rev.
Father Gormlev delivered the address to
the class and to the audience. The adj
dress teemed with good advice, and
tended to strengthen all who heard II
in their respect for pure religion and
good citizenship.
During the years past, the Catholic
congregation in Garnett has not been
strong, but during the past few years II
has been gradually increasing in mem.
bership. The beginning of its growth
dates back to the time when Father
lump had charge of the flock, and the
rowth since that time has been steady
Father Gormley the present pastor, is a
pleasant gentleman and man Of ability
and there is no doubt that he will pre-
serve the standing and influence of the
church in this CITY
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
Commercial Club Election.

The Garnett Commercial Club met in
the farmers room at the court house,
Wednesday evening.
The report OF the committee that was
appointed to try to induce the Missouri
Pacific to keep It's passenger trains on
the X. N. 4 d. road was read, but there
was little consolation in the report
the trains were taken off, regardless OF
the protest.
The committee appointed to see about
getting the rural telephone lines into
town reported The report was received
and the committee continued for future
action.
The secretary read his annual report,
which showed good work done and a
handsome balance in the treasury.
Treasurer Cannon read his report,
and he was followed bv President Milf
gan, who gave detailed account OF
what has been accomplished by the club
during the year.
Then followed the election of nine di
rectors, the old directors being retained,
with the exception OF W. W Gowdy.
who will soon move to western Kansas
l. |. Cole was chosen in his stead
Upon motion of Judge Schoonover,
the directors were requested to continue
the old n icerS another wear
Adjourned
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
A Ripe Old Age.

Mr.. E. H. Davis was seventy eight
years old last Monday, and his daughter
Mrs James Wilson invited the members
of the family to meet at her home,
northeast of town, to celebrate the oc
casion by taking dinner with Mr. Davis
and his good wife.
MI. Davis, like "Old King Cole" is a
Jolly old SOUL" and he enjoyed the oc
casion hugely, and made the children"
enjoy it, too. They had good time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis have lived in An
derson county about thirty-seven years,
and they have host OF friends, who
wish they NAV enjoy many more coca
sions of this kind
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
Matrimonial.

Judge Slicer issued marriage licence,
on the 3rd inst to H. Griffith and
Miss Blanche Draper, OF Greeley.
On the same date. to Arthur c. Miner
ick and Miss Hazel Hurd,
On the 9th to Arthur l.. Thomas and
Miss Eula Hydorn.
On the Sth, to Lewis S. Wadiey and
Miss Clara E. Spearman, the Judge per.
forming the ceremony.
On the same date, license was issued
to Marcus V. Burnett and Miss Stella
Belle Sutton.
On the 9th, TO Horace F. Beauchamp
and Miss Rhoda A. Moore
On the 10th, to Glen H. Ohmes ard
Miss Tillie Pe,re
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12

Judge Brown is building a cottage on
Sixth avenue.
Rev. E. Marshall has been very sick
the past week or two.
Geo. N DeWolf made business trip
to Kansas City the first o. the week.
Hon. J. NJ. Alexander was in fro m the
farm, Wednesday, and paid us visit.
Aaron Beissel and wife went to lie
Roy, Tuesday, to visit Jesse Foster and
wife.
A daughter arrived to brighten the
home of Freeman Daniels and wife,
Monday.
Rev Burdick is attending the United
Brethren general conference at Topeka,
this week.
Mrs. j. w Reed and daughter are
down from Kansas City, visiting Mrs.
o. E. Parks.
Walter Hunt took the train for the
south, Yesterday morning, on business,
intending to visit several points.
Babe" John and Miss Florence Har
vey were united in marriage, Monday
night We offer congratulations.
Pearl Myers, of the Lone Elm neigh.
borhood, was in town, Tuesday, trans
acting business, and paid us a visit.
Conway Marshall and Lie Parks
went to Cherryvale, yesterday, on Dusi-
ness connected with the Big Hill Oil and
Gas Company.
MIS- l.. Kirk and Miss Mary E. Lind
say left, yesterday, for visit to Biz
mingham, Iowa, and Lincoln. Neb
They will be absent sever al weeks.
Miss May Durall, her brother Harry
and Miss Stodie, Fred Spradlin and Miss
Miller, and Mr.. Ruttinger, Of Kansas
City, were here, Sunday, visiting friends.
Rankin Rice, son of J. W. Rice, who is
employed in the bureau of engraving at
Washington, has been recommended
as suitable person to take chargs of
the bureaus display at the Lewis &
Clark exposition at Portland, Oregon.
The funeral of Mr.. Cornelius took place
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Will
Craig. last Sunday. the services being
conducted by Rev. O'Brien, of Iowa.
He leaves wife, son and daughter
(Mrs. Craig, who have the sincere svm-
patty of the community. I
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12
H don't pay e sss *

~ - - -
~ The best is always the
- cheapest. If you paint
your house with good paint, it
will last from FIVE to ten years.
J. M. CRAIG & co. sell Devoe
paint, and give guarantee that
after yon paint your house, if
you are not satisfied that the
paint is 6rst-class, you need not
pay for it; or they will paint
your house over again free of
cost. You can't afford to over
look this proposition.
]. M. CRAIG & co. ATE reli-
able business men, and will car
ry out any agreement they make.
See them for Paints, Wall. Paper
and Drugs of all kinds.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12

Vern Ayers, ,of Greeley is pa now. Mrs.
Ayers presented him with little daugh-
ter, Tuesday night Vern was down at
Rartlesville, Indian Territory, but he
came home on the double quick to see
the Young lady.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1905-05-12

Mrs. Eva Mclean came up from Osa-
watomie, Sunday, to visit her mother,
Mrs. Wing, and her sister, Mrs ,Grum
mel. She was accompanied by Mrs
Holt. The two ladies went to Fit Scott.
Monday. to attend the grand lodge of
the Eastern Star.