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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

the upper class. know it to be
fact that a decent appearing
stranger may ride ali over Boston
and vicinity day after day, without
once being addressed by any citi-
zen of the town. Even when you
submit to the foolish formality of
getting acquainted with these ex-
tremely reserved people, they still
remain more or less reserved, and
are ever sticklers fer the most ex-
acting etiquette. II found, by
means of careful o. ervation, that
the common class of people are
not sociable even among them
selves. 1t is not the custom to
"visit," as we do in the West.
Just imagine the family of an
ordinary hod-carrier receiving
formal callers! That's the way
they do in Boston. I know of one
instance, in particular, of man
who works hard all day in a place
where he has not even the rights
of a good servant, and at night
dresses up in the best clothes his
meager means will allow, in order
to mingle with the "codfsh aris-
tocracy."
could say a great deal more in
regard to the unhappy state of
this people who are inclined to
Judge a man by the amount of
money he commands, or refuse to
associate with him because he is
not a direct descendant of one of
the Pilgrims; but l refrain from
going too far. Beneath all this
petty weakness of the New Eng
lander's character there shines an
unquenchable love for independ-
ence. The spirit of the Liberty
Boys of '76 is not dead by any
means.
From my window in Chelsea, a
suburb of Boston, I look across
Charlestown and see the gilded
dome of the State house. 1t is but
a short hours walk, or few min
utes' trolly ride, to the very heart
of the city. On the way from
Chelsea to the State House there
are enough reminders of the fact
that Boston was the cradle of our
country's liberty, to almost justify
us in forgetting the many short
comings of these descendants of
our nations builders. When |
look at old Bunker Hill Monument,
marking the spot where the first
real battle of the Revolution was
fought; and gaze at Faneuil Hall,
the scene of so many patriotic
rallies; and pass along Liverpool
wharf, near where the Tea Party
was held; or stand in front of the
Old State House, where the fam
GUS massacre took place; then
begin to realize why these Yankees
are so excessively proud Of their
native home.
Poor old Boston! You have
served your country we'll. You
have produced some of the great
est and most useful men of the
age. You have been the seat OF
learning from the infancy of your
country; and even now your
schools, colleges and other enter
prises are credit to your citizens.
But you are in your dotage. You
remind US of an aristocratic, but
impoverished, old woman, trying
to be true to the ancient customs
and traditions of her ancestors
} So, in your pathetic efforts to out
shine that glorious and beloved
country called the West, we salute
| you with mingled amusement and
, respect. Respectfully,
j. HI. MARTIN.
Boston, Mass, July 1, 1906
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR STATE SENATOR,

FOR STATE SENATOR.
We are authorized to announce
G. M. BUFORD, of Reynolds coun-
ty, as a candidate for the Demo-
cratic nomination for State Senator
in the Oath Senatorial District of
Missouri.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

Children like Kennedy's Laxa-
tive Honey and Tar. The pleas
antest and best cough syrup to
take, because it contains no
opiates. Sold by Arcadia Valley
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

Kennedy's Laxative Honey and
Tar is the original laxative cough
syrup and combines the qualities
necessary to relieve the cough and
purge the system of cold. Con-
tains no opiates. Sold by Arcadia
Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

Do not forget. A charming dis
play of the very latest things in
children's, misses and ladies' hats
at Browns. We have sold hum
dreds of hats this season. We can
please you. Be sure and see our
hats. B. N. Brown.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

N. B. Truth, st. Paul, June 81,
'9S.-I've lived so long, remember
we'll when the Mississippi was a
brook. My good health and long
life came by taking HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. 35 cents.
Arcadia Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

Highest market price paid for
Country Produce. When others
pay 10c per dozen for Eggs, we
pay IL 1-2c, and when others pay
IL 1-2c we pay you 15c. Remem-
Der, we buy Wool, Hides, Feath-
ers, Roots, Butter, Eggs, and all
farm products, and pay the high
est market price.
E. L. FARMHOUSE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12
Stimulation Without Irritation.

That is the watchward. That is
what Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup
does. Cleanses and stimulates the
bowels without irritation in any
form. Sold by Arcadia Valley
Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

The reason we do the clothing
business is simple. We carry the
largest assortment, the most styl-
ish fabrics and give the best val
ues. Lopez Store Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

Hamilton Fancy Prints, guar
anteed fast colors, at &c per yard
good quality Apron Ginghams al
SC per yard at Lopez Store Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12
Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers

Foley's Honey and Tar affords
immediate relief to asthma suffer-
ers in the worst stages, and il
taken in time will effect a cure.
Sold by Arcadia Valley Drug Co,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

Boys short wash pants, 10c and
14c a pair at Browns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12

For Glass and Picture Frames 60
to Albert's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-07-12
BIG JULY BARGAINS " BROWNS
lmmence Cut i'm | ms and
WOmen's Low Quar- er Shoes
Big Cut in Prices in Laces, Including all
Over-Laces, and in EmbrOderies.
Millinery Department.

The latest styles and shapes at
a wonderfully low price. We have
sold hundreds of hats this season,
and we can please you. Examine
our Children's, Misses and Ladies'
Hats.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
8s-CENT GAS AT BOSTON.

On and after the first day of July next, Boston
will have gas at the rate of IS cents per 1000 feet.
The present rate is 90 cents and announcement of
the reduction by the Consolidated Gas company
caused pleasant surprise, inasmuch as it was un-
expected at this time
The lowering OF price is the result of the adop-
tion of the sliding scale law, to which there was
considerable opposition at the time IT was under
consideration, but which appears in practical opera
tion to have been advantageous TO the consumers.
The gas company is also gamer, as by making
the reduction it will be able TO resume the pay
ment of eight per cent dividends which it could
not do while the oo-cent rate was in force.
1t may be that economies in the manufacture
and distribution OF gas may be effected that will
permit still further reduction in the not dis
tant future but the people will not be satisfied
with any reduction however material it may be-
if it brings about deterioration in the quality OF
the gas furnished. In such case the reduction
would be little short OF fraud.
The late Mayor Patrick A. Collins initiated
and pressed the movement for cheaper gas at Bos-
ton that has resulted in the establishment of the
85-cent rate. The press of the city heartily sec
onded his efforts, but unhappily he did not survive
until his labors bore fruit And that fruit, it is
safe to say, is even larger than he anticipated OF
hoped for.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
AS TO STEAMER TIPS"

Do not take fright at what you may
hear about excessive tips on steamers and
I'm Europe. They are numerous. but need
not be large. To scatter your money
wildly in tips will mark you as a novice,
Tips vary in accordance with the grade
OF steamers. hotels an. other accommoda-
tions II you travel in a floating palace
you must expect 10 pay at least s25 for
tips on regular first class steamers,
however. the following are customary and
Will be ample State room steward, 81 so;
state room stewardess, $3.50; dining room
steward. $3.50. These are obligatory. On
the cheaper first-class steamers they may
be reduced TO 81 each. BY talking with
other passengers you can readily learn
the customary scale for your steamer. II
you use the bathroom regularly. pay the
bathroom steward 81; II less frequently
this might be cut TO 25 cents a bath. IL
you read books from the library, give the
steward tip varying from 81 down TO
25 cents.
The deck stewards gratuity Is a varia
BILE quantity. for he has opportunity for
getting tips from so many people that he
fares better than inside stewards. Give
him what you think he has earned in
waiting on you. according 10 relative SER
vice with the other stewards dollar
is the maximum expected on ordinary
boats.
Thus your total tip need not exceed $40
voyage and may not be more than $5.-
Myra Emmons in Coed Housekeeping.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

the traction company may be given opportunity
TO change the location Of its tracks at that point
whenever it sees fit to do 1t is the universal
belief that the Soldiers and Sailors monument
should remain where it is. 1t is the sentiment of
great majority of the people and OF the survivors
OF the Civil war that its removal will be nothing
short of vandalism
In spite of this the monument will be removed
because the traction company wants may want
the site for rearrangement of its tracks.
But when this scheme has been carried out
it will be found that utilitarian grounds
it was a monstrous blunder The granite walk
around the monument serves as isle of
safety" for the thousands of persons who daily
traverse the wide stretch OF Exchange place. made
particularly perlous by the conveyance OF dozen
more electric lines and the constant speeding
OF automobiles over the asphalt roadway.
When the monument is removed there will be
refuge for pedestrians who will thus be exposed
to increased and ever present danger.
Perhaps few tragedies at that perious point
are needed to convince the supporters of the re-
moyal scheme of the folly OF their work
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
John WAS SAD.

John Drew became quite melancholy
the other day when ne was regrettlng the
fact that so few people read the Bible
nowadays. II appears that John was sup
ping amiably at the club and when no.
body could tell him the meaning OF the
word Easter" he exclaimed with a frown.
Nobody reads the Bible now" Just at
this moment We confess our inability 10
turn TO that particular part OF the Bible
which treats of Faster. its derivation as
a word and its meaning. but OF course we
do not for an instant doubt that the
whole matter Is fully set forth some
where, as is well known to John. Per-
haps II is late In Exodus or early in Levitt
icus; we always had to skip that part of
the Old Testament to keep awake. Now
we know why John was selected presi-
dent OF the Players club 1t was In
Difference TO his knowledge of the Holy
Scriptures Chicago Post.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
MRS. POPLEY NEEDED
THE REST HERSELF

Yes" said Mrs. Popley. I'm going
10 take the children away TO the coun-
try for n month or So"
you'll take your servant girls with
you, OF course" said Mrs. Nexdore.
Most assuredly not! i need a rest
myself."-Philadelph Press.
just the same.
Mrs. Knicker--Weren you fright
ened when the bull beloved at you on
account of your new dress?
Mrs. Bocker.-No, IL was exactly the
way Henry behaved when he got the
bill--New York Sun.
Anything Hut That.
The whale was complaining.
why did you let Jonah come upI
asked the shark. why didn't you
hold him DOWN.
II tried" grumbled the whale, but
he lit one of those Turkish cigarettes
Chicago News.
Not Speaking Now.
YES. my dead mother always trim
med her own hats"
as this her photograph"
Yes"
"Tfan / suppose that's the reason
the photographer took her barehead-
ed"-Stray stories
Got the Job.
Have you had any experience as
well, / can show you the receipts
for the fines have paid.
Home Companion.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
OF THE OLD SCHOOL.

When Mr.. German returned TO the SEN
ate i'm 1903 and was chosen minority leader
the Democrats had great expectations,
which were not realized. IL was not Mr..
Gorman's fault New forces, new opin-
ions were beginning TO exert themselves.
The instinct OF independence and the in
stinct of reform were growing strong. The
Democratic party was a name or a con-
geries OF opposing factions. The days OF
machine rule were passing. Even In his
own state. where he had long ruled and
Just then won n temporary victory. re-
form Democracy seems TO have supplant-
OF the old-fashioned Democracy for
offices, and politics for principle to
overthrow politics as a game or as a
business. Presumably Mr.. Germans ap-
pointed successor will be an anti-Gorman-
ite.-New York Sun.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
DID WELL, BUT

Senator Gorman's life was not common
place. IL would be idle TO say OF a man
who had raised himself by his own po-
litical skill from the position of a page
In the senate 10 that OF the leader of the
presidency. that he had failed 90 do well.
But he did not do the best. He had polti-
cal skill. tact. diplomacy and the art OF
moulding men, chiefly those OF his own
type TO his Will
But he lacked sympathy with the cause
OF the people--a cause which became diff
ferentiated from that OF the trusts and
o, otnsI III nl'nopoiies iuly ~ yeaIS ,aeo' Whsn
made no common cause. and OF II he
manifested no knowledge. New York
Journal
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
SOME CURIOUS CUSTOMS.

When south sea island mother wisScs
TO chastise her child she seldom resorts to
elapping. and slippers, of course, she has
none. Instead OF using the forms OF pun
ishment customary among civilized
mothers she pulls the childs hair or bites
some part OF the body, generally the
feshy part OF the arm. In wandering
about the village one sees many chiIdren
having on their bodies scars produced
by wounds inflicted by their mothers
teeth. When mother wishes to caress
her child she deftly draws her thumb
across the eyebrow or cheek or gently
seizes its cheek between her teeth. The
rubbing of noses Is also a marke OF affec-
tion among the Kingsmill islanders. as II
is among the Maoris OF New Zealand.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
A FOOLISH SCHEME.

Announcement that work on the granite to
be used in the new foundation for the Soldiers
and Sailors monument is nearly finished serves
to direct attention anew TO the melancholy fact
that this memorial to Rhode Islands Civil war
heroes is soon to be torn from spot hallowed
by sad and patriotic memories and placed in the
centre OF the Exchange Place plaza
Against this project veterans and citizens gen
orally have protested. but in vain. Utility has
triumphed. The sentiment OF the people and the
artistic symmetry OF one OF the grandest municipal
squares in the country to be entirely and per-
versey ignored for no conceivable reason save that
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
NOTATIONS BY THE
OBSERVING WOMAN

There are times when a lie would look
hetter in print than the truth.
After all the price OF ice doesn't matter
so much. It's the size of the cake that
counts.
1t takes a swindler to fully appreciate
the good things" Of life.
Unless you have more dollars than
sense do not expect others to consider
your troubles interesting.
Paradoxical though it may seem, the
father OF one baby is usually twice as
happy as the father of twins.
It's almost throwing money away 10
send a boy to college IL he has no ath-
letic ability.
After you marry girl you don't change
your ideas about her half as much as you
do about her relatives.
Trying to dodge work tires more men
than hard labor.
Badness seldom becomes those who
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
A PUBLIC SCANDAL.

The etiquette OF the senate has not al
lowed Senator Burton to occupy his seat
since the day Of his first conviction. He
has had no voice of any sort in legisla-
ton and was entitled TO none on moral
grounds, for the only defence he has beeii
able to make against the charges has
been that they did not technically consti-
tute such crime against the United states
as is contemplated by the revised stat
utes.
The retention of his name on the SEN
ate's salary list has been, under these
circumstances, a public scandal Kansas
has been Inundated ana the country has
been Inundated by the lack OF decency
and sensibllty exhibited by this sullied
lawmaker. II he had possessed any self
respect he would never have stood on the
order of his going. His exit comes late.
II would have been vociferously welcomed
much earler.--New York Tribune.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
VOLCANIC DUST.

The volcanic dust thrown up by Vesu-
vius has been traced in nearly all the
countries of Europe. The latest report
comes from Hostein. where Prof. Lie
nau. during high wind from the south
on April Ia and l5 collected from his
own veranda undoubred specimens OF
yellowish volcanic ash. Microscopic ex-
animation revealed the presence OF
leucite. asegite and magnetic iron. The
presence of leucite ana the complete alb
sence of quartz. which lies spread over
the whole OF northern Germany. ex-
cludes all doubt as TO the origin Of the
dust.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
DIDN'T FEEL THE LOSS.

The curtain fell and slowly the audi
ence began to leave the theatre, says
the New York Sun. A young man and
his sister had reached the aisle. when
he noticed an odd expression on her
face. What Is the natter" he
asked.
Her eyebrows puckered. "I don't know.
l feel queer. Sut ] don't know why"
On they went to the lobby. the girl still
wondering. Perhaps you forgot some
thing?" her brother ventured.
Immediately the lady was at peace.
"Of course, / know now. i kicked of
my pumps and then forgot to put them
on again"
They turned quickly back. the man
hideously embarrassed; the woman, be-
ing a woman, quite calm.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
CONKLING'S WAY.

Roscoe Conkling. like John j. ingalls,,
was master OF invective. Conkling, IL IL
said, once upon time In summing up 90
a Jury thus attempted 20 belitue the tes-
tlmony OF a rummy-faced, knotty-nosed
witness for the opposition: "Methinks.
gentlcmen, / can see that witness now.
his mouth stretching across the wide
desolation of his face a sepulcher for rum
and fountain of falschoodr'
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
10Y MADE HIM CRAZY.

Judge Won der Meden OF Hamburg. who
recently disappeared while on his honey
moon at Hanover, and was found wander
ing I'm the streets OF Zurich. has now
been declared insane. Among papers
found on him was a letter from his wife
On the envelope he had written. Il did
not know n man could be so happy. am
so very happy that I think 1 shall go
mad"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
AS TO HONESTY.

Let honesty be as the breath OF thy soul
and mover forget TO have a penny when
all thy expenses are enumerated and
paid; then shall thou reach the point of
happiness, and Independence shall be thy
shield and buckler. thy helmet and crown
then shall thy soul walk upright. nor
stoop to the silken wretch because he has
riches, nor pocket an abuse because the
hand which offers IL wears a ring set with
diamonds.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE.

There was the minister of Tweedsmuir
stranded In shallow water and who being
unable conscientiously 70 take IL out on
such a day. built hedge OF stones
around 1t and, returning on the morrow,
claimed his prize. There was the old
farmer who counld not go to the kirk be-
cause he had neglected to shave on the
Saturday night and he would not profane
the day by the use OF any edged tool
Macmillan's Magazine.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
FAIRBANKS HAS GINGER.

Vice President Fairbanks Is a quiet
smooth man, but anybody who thinks ifs
has no ginger or combativeness about him
should hear him warn the galleries that
applause Is against the rules OF the SEN
ate. and may lead 10 the expulsion Of the
visitors. who. IL is supposed. are present
by the courtesy Of the senate. Any fire.
quenter OF the gallery has heard this
warning thousand times, but never
more sonorously and better uttered than
by the present vice president.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
PUT SIGNS ON THE CARS.

number of the residents Of Elmwood have been
hear unfavorably the fact that
very frequently through the centre of the
city the barn in Elmwood without sort of
sign designating their destination.
the prospective passenger makes enquiry OF the
conductor DE Information is given that the
cal bound 'for the barn" and in many instances
will the convenience OF the passenger, but why
shouldn't the q sign, IL the barn
the objective point and is possibly the last trip OF
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
CLOTHES DON'T COUNT.

A writer who once saw Lord Tennyson
on the platform of a railway station says
OF him: He would have been tall. but his
shoulders seemed somewhat bent His
hair was long; SO was his beard. He wore
an ugly Inverness cape and a large slouch
hat. He looked like a bandit in n melo-
drama, and / thought him some poor
actor who had come out in some part Of
the stage properties. He seemed so sad
/ felt quite sorry for him as | watched
him walk UP and down the platform"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
WOMANISH MOB LAW.

Between one and a half million and two
million women have signed petitions to
the United States senate TO eXpel Reed
Smoot. the Utah senator. Ihls
demonstration is useful in vindlcatng m
it's EXTREMIST form the right OF petition,
but IL is nevertheless an abuse OF that
right. II is a merely mechanical per-
formance, not one i'm one thousand OF the
OF the merits OF the-Smoot inquiry, and IL
must be considered as only a refined ana
womanish sort of mob law.-Chicago
('broniclp
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
THE NEW ILLUMINANT.

out in the northwest. where kerosene
oil costs IS cents a gallon and gasoline
22 cents. the passage by the senate or
the free alcohol bill means something
as IA does TO the nation Tested In
a lamp with a mantle. as is In common
use in Germany, a gallon OF this cheap
alcohol furnishes an equally good light
lon of kerosene burned I'm the most APP
proved pattern of kerosene lamp.--New
York Times
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09
NAME WOULD FIT.

A certain officer who had by no meaB
distinguished himself in the South Afri-
can war retired from the service, and
built villa in a remote spot on the coast
Of Devonshire He was showing 1t to a
friend one day. and remarked, ''The one
difficulty l have is about a name for the
house. I should like to hit upon some
thing suitable-something appropriate TO
my military career y-ett know, w-,.-.4 see, :.
replied his friend then why not call IL
" THE RetreatP {"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-09

There should be delay in ordering election In
Ward 10 l the caused by the death OF Alder
Covell Certain interests understood to strongly
political complexion of the board OF aldermen
to remain It is at present The taxpayers OF Ward
entitled representation, however, and the OF
would benefited by the election OF Democrat
who would puppet either ring corporation.