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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

Don't be a mischief maker" said Uncle
Eben. de mos good you kin do in dis
world ain much, but de mos harm you
kin do is a heap."-Washington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

Make a fuss over a woman's first baby,
and for the rest of her life she will re-
fuse to listen to anything bad about
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

From your neighbours point of view your
phenomenal success is merely a case Of
bullhead luck.-Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

This has been an eventful week with
the show. We have had heat prostra-
tions in Kentucky, nearly the whole
show got drunk on ~l6-year-old whisky,
and if it hadn't been for the animals
keeping sober this show would have
been pulled for d~isorderly conduct.
Nobody knows how the row started,
but pa says every man in Kentucky
carries a blue gun and a bottle of red
Ticker, and they wear white hats, SO
the red, white and blue business is all
right, only it is a combination that is
death on a circus. l think one of the
ushers, at the afternoon performance,
told an old colonel that he must move
along quicker, when the colonel began
to talk back, and say, "Who is you
talkin' too, sah?" And the, usher stood
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

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, 1906-01-04

He needs to wear wading boots who
takes short cuts to success.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

The people to whom life is a burden are
usually a burden to life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

Lewis Single Binder straight DC. You
pay loo for cigars not so good. Your deal
er or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

1t is better to have children smile at
your coming than to have them tremble
at the mention of your name.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

A Guaranteed cure TOT Files.
Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protruding Piles;
Druggists are authorized to refund money II
PAzo OINTMENTfails to cure in6to 14days. QUO
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04
N AGENT


Many mistake their dreams about
heaven for deeds to lots up there.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

Ignorance of the law is no excuse, IN.
less You have a pull.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04
Copyright by J. B. Bowles.l

Pa Takes the Place of the Fat Woman
with Disastrous Results-A Ken
lucky Colonel Causes a Row-Pa
Tries to Roar Like a Lion and the
Rhinoceros objects-Pa Plays the
Slot-Machine and Gets the Worst
of It.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

Taxation with Misrepresentation is poll.
tics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-04

An ounce of intention is worth a ton of
bluf.-Life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

I am glad to see you. I am in hopeless
mood today. Things won't go right
He took her hand and bent over it, with
even more than his usual Difference, al
though his cold eyes shot swift glance at
her distressed face.
But you must not say that he said,
softly. Things can always be compelled
to go right"
She shook her head despondently.
Not for me-
He freed her hand gently, and pointed to
one of the stone seats that stood under the
shadow of the rose bushes.
Shall we sit DOWN." he said. There is
| a great deal of repose to be found in this
garden of Lady Dianas. She had it copied
many years ago from my rose garden at
Amblegh."
Clodagh looked up at him as they moved
together across the grass.
Indeed" she said. From your rose
garden?"
Eyes; she and Tuffnell stayed with me at
Ambleigh shortly after they were married
when my sister was alive. And Lady
Diana fell in love with my rose garden I
remember l sent couple of my gardeners
down here to plant this one for her. 1t is
an exact reproduction, on smaller scale"
There was silence while they seated them
selves; then Clodagh, looking meditatively
in front of her at the evil face of one of the
stone satyrs, spoke suddenly and impul-
sively.
81 envy you," she said.
you envy me?' There was a curious,
almost an eager, tone in Deerehurst's voice;
| but she was too preoccupied to hear it.
"All people are to be envied who have
powsr-and freedom. / get so tired of my
self sometimes. So rebellious against my
self. I am always doing the things l should
not do, and failing to do the things l
should. l am hopeless"
For space he made no attempt to break
in upon her mood; then, very quietly, he
bent forward and looked up into her face.
What Is worrying you?" he asked In
| whisper. Confession really is very good
| for the SOUL
For a moment she answered nothing;
| then, yielding to an impulse, she met his
| scrutinizng eyes.
"Oh, it's only a letter that won't let itself
| be written-one of those abominable letters
| that has to write. Talking of it does
| no good
mo good? I am not so sure Of that.
| believe in talking. Tell me about it,
Clodagh laid her hand nervously on the
arm of the seat.
II have been stupid" she said, almost
| deiantly. II have overstepped my allow
ance. and must ask Mr.. Barnard to adj
| vance me some money. And-and I, some
| how. hate to do It, Am l not fool?" She
| laughed unsteadily, and turned to look at
| her companion, but he had drawn back into
| the shadow of the seat. "Oh, it's childish!
| Ridiculous! 1 am Disguised with myself"
| Her glance again crossed the strip of green
| lawn to where the stone satyr stood.
| Quite silently Deerehurst bent forward
again.
what is the amount?" he asked, softly.
A thousand pounds.
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and, joining the rest of the company, moved
down the room.
AS she gained the door Nance ran to
her.
"Clo, darling, Can't I stay with you?"
Clodagh smiled down into the eager, up
turned face.
Not this morning. 1 have a business
letter to write
Then l must go?" Nance's face fell
Must, darling"
But, Clio, you'll think of me-and love
NEAL the time you're writing the horrid
thing?'
looked grave.
Dearest" she said, suddenly, you don't
know how much!' And without explaining
, her words, or waiting for Nance to speak
and up the stairs.
Four different times Clodagh began her
letter to Barnard. Sitting by the writing
table close to the open window of her bed
room. she watched the various members of
the house party depart on their different
ways; but the quieter and more deserted
the house became the more impossible it
seemed to her to accomplish the task she
mad In hand. AT last, with gesture of de-
spafr, she tore up the half-written letters
that lay strewn about her; and. rising from
the table with sigh of vexation, left the
room. closing the door softly.
With a frown of unhappiness and per-
plexity still upon her forehead, she de-
scended the stairs crossed the hall, and,
passing round the back of the house, made
her way to the rose garden. -
The rose garden at TuffnelI was always a
place of beauty; but In the month of July it
was a paradise Of scent and color. Down
its center ran a long strip of close-cut lawn,
flanked on either side by stone seats and
stone nymphs and satyrs, brought from an
old Italian garden; on the high wall, that
preserved to the place an absolute seclu-
sion, a dozen peacocks summed themselves
gorgeously; while over the entire Enclosure
grew-and climbed-and drooped-roses;
roses of every shade and of every size;
roses that filled the air with warm scent
that seemed at once to mingle with and to
hold the summer sun.
She paused for an instant upon entering
| this enchanted garden, and drew a deep
breath of involuntary delight; then, walk
| ing slowly, as though haste might desecrate
such beauty, she passed down the long,
smooth lawn that formed an alley Of green
ness amid the pink and crimson of the
| flowers.
Pausing at the farther end, she stood,
soothed by the sight and scent about her,
| until suddenly harsh, disturbed cry from
| one Of the peacocks broke the spell. She
| turned sharply and saw Deerehurst stand
| ing close behind her.
II saw you from my dressing room win
| dow he said, In answer to her look of sur
| prise. Was 1t very presumptuous of me
| to follow your
| The cold, familiar voice banished the
| thought Of the roses. Her vexations and
| perplexities came back upon her abruptly
| causing her face to cloud over.
NO" she said. hastily. mo. IL thinl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

emotion. why think? Why write that
troublesome letter? Why ask favor when
by granting one"
Granting ONE?
Eyes. When by granting a favor you can
make everything smooth. Think what 1t
would be to me, for instance. II some of
the money / am saddled with were used to
bring you happiness-or peace! Think OF
the favor you would be doing me,"
She half rose, then sank back again.
"Oh. but l couldn't! How could I?'
And why not? Look / have only to
open my check-book'-he very quietly drew
the all-powerful pen-he searched for and
produced gold pen-'and look!'
He wrote rapidly for a moment. then held
fluttering white paper in front of Clo-
dagh's eyes.
Look
With little start. little cry of depre-
cation. she rose from her seat In a flash
of memory she recalled the night on the
balcony at Venice, when he had kissed her
hand: she recalled the letter she had found
awaiting her in her room at the hotel In
sudden fear she glanced at him. Then her
fear faltered. To her searching eyes he
presented the same aspect he had assumed
since their first meeting in London-the as
pect of a tried. deferential friend.
How could I?' she asked again; but I'M
consciously her tone had weakened
For answer Deerehurst had folded up the
check and held 1t out to her with a re-
spectful. almost a formal, bow.
by extending to me the merest act OF
friendship"
She sat very still. not attempting to take
the check.
IL could not repay it before January
perhaps not entirely even then"
January. or any time. l understand the
art of patience"
For one moment longer her uncertain
glance wandered from the slip of paper to
the glowing rose bushes, from the roses
to the cold malignant face Of the satyr
that confronted her across the strip OF
grass.
"You-you are very kind. In-in January,
then"
silence the check passed from his hand to
hers.
(To be continued tomorrow)
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gun for Uncle Sam he was an excellent
rifle shot and easily qualified as sharp
shooter in the army at 1000 yards
Since he began swinging the baton Mr.
Newkirk has never fired shot at a human
being, and this is particularly significant.
when 1t is stated that he patrols what Is
called the "Bowery' beat of the city and
has arrested some of the toughest char
acters In Washington.
Another ex-army man is Private C. r.
Samson, known to many Of the business
men Of the city as a member of the first
precinct. He shoots the revolver with great
accuracy. From many competitors he has
been three times chosen to represent the
local police department in matches, and
In each Instance his scores helped the
teams to win. While in the army he ranked
high in his battalion as rife shot, win
ming many medals.
Several years ago, when the medals for
the best revolver shooting by members of
the police department in an annual COM
petition were first given, Policeman Archie
Mellen of the first precinct captured the
first medal. Since he became a member
OF the department, back in the sos he
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THE GAMBLER
KATHERINE CECIL THURSTON
Author OF Tho Masquerader,"> ETC.


We might take Frances and"-again she
looked round the party-"and Miss ASH
lin"
But Nance glanced quickly down the table
to where her sister sat
Clodagh caught the questioning look and
bent her head.
Yes Go with Lady DIANA" she said
affectionately 1T is very sweet of her to
take you"
Nance smiled shyly.
81 know" she said, looking from Clo-
dagh to her hostess.
Lady Diana returned the smile
It's sweet of your sister to spare you to
me-"
While she was speaking Serracauld turned
to Clodagh
viii you give me the morning?" he said,
in undertone.
She drew back and laughed little.
What a conceted suggestion! Fancy
throwing my little sister over to spend the
morning with you!"
He looked at her unabashed; and, as Turf
nell turned to address his neghbor, he bent
close to her again.
You're very hard on me. When will you
be really. properly kind?"
was careless and light
This morning. then? Come for ride
with me?'
She laughed once more and shook her
head.
II have a letter-a terrible business let
ter-that must be written-a letter to Mr..
Barnard"
Serracauld raised his eyebrows a tribe
satirically.
ITO Barry? All, then sha'n't press the
point; But how many dances am to have
tonight?"
Dances? You know I sha'nt dance"
She glanced down at her black linen dress.
He smiled little.
Am 1 a school-boy that should want to
dance? How many dances are We to sit
out?
ITO sit out? Oh, Tll-Tn tell you that
when we've sat out one" Without looking
at him. she pushed back her chair as Lady
Diana rose.
Then let that be the first dancer"
She nodded inconsequently,
Perhaps. The first dance" She stood up
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XXXVIII.

The keynote of ClOdagh's character was
impulse She loved, she hated she was
generous. she was foolish, with q wide i'm
pulsiveness.
When Nance had spoken of her engage
ment, her unselfsh joy and relief in the Sc
curity it promised had aroused a renewed
desire for self-sacrihce, as represented by
confession of her weakness; but moment
later. when Nance had spoken of Mil
banke's legacy-of her innocent JOY in its
eXstence-of her innocent desire for its
possession-the wish had faltcred. She had
given her tacit agreement that the G1.OOO
should be placed in Nances hands The
G1.0O0 of which the greater portion had
already gone to swell the Golfers of London
tradesmen OF fill the pockets of her fash
ionable friends.
That was her position on the night of
Nance's confidence: and on the following
morning she woke with oppressive sense
that action must be taken in some drec-
ton
The whole house party. with the exception
of Deerehurst, put in an appearance at the
early breakfast. And as Clodagh entered
the breakfast room her spirits rallied a
little at the sight of the crowded table; and
she took her place between George Tuffnel
and Serracauld with a sense of respite.
Lady Diana. who was occupying her usua
place at the head of the table, had borne
Nance off to sit beside her; while Lady
Frances looking little worn in the search
ing morning light. was keeping Mrs. Bath
urst Mansfield and Gore amused
The breakfast was not a long meal, and
at it's conclusion Lady Diana looked round
the table
Now, people" she said amiably, what
are the mornings plans? You know you
are none of you to forget my dance to-
night, and tire yourselves
Mrs Bathurst turned to her with hel
pretty, languid smile.
I'm going to play croquet with Mr.. Mans
feldt." she announced. Nice, lazy, old
fashioned croquet. We shall turn up al
lunch time"
And you, Walter?" Lady Diana asked
"Will you drive over with me to WynchleyI
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an opportunity to show his skill, as he has
been on the force only two years during
which time little revolver practice has
been done. 1t is suspected, however, that
he will be strong competitor for the next
police team.
In the latest shoot In which the police
department had a team, Eugene Davis,
bicycle officer of the third precinct, won the
first honors, making the score of 81 out
of a possible 100, and shooting against
some of the best men in the department.
Since the regular revolver shooting was
started among policemen, about five years
ago, Mr.. Davis has been a member OF all
the teams. He has had little practice, but
when a call for the team is issued he Is.
sure to make It,
Although a new member of the force,
Policeman L A. Dawson of the sixth pre-
cinct has won name for himself as
revolver shot. Dawson served In the artir-
lery of the United States army and did
much revolver shooting. While stationed
at recruiting rendezvous, both at Column
bus (Ohio) barracks and at the Jefferson
(Mo) barracks he was on several teams,
and at Fort Wadsworth in New York har-
Dor, he was considered one Of the best
Shots. AS a policeman Mr.. Dawson has
represented the department on several
teams, shooting against the San Francisco
police and several times against the local
revolver association.
In the class Of sergeants and higher
officials of the department, Sergt. Samuel
s. Murphy Of the sixth precinct is re-
garded as one Of the leaders. He has been
| able to handle a revolver with ease for
| some time and in a recent contest between
all the officers on the force Sergt. Murphy
| was awarded the championship medal for
| the class.
| Sergt. ]. w. Mccormack, who was pro-
NOTED from the rank of private last July,
| and who is in charge of the Anacostia sub
| station at night, has been winning prizes
| for his shooting for some years. His first
| work in this line was while a member of
| Troop B, 9Th Cavalry. Twice he repre-
| scented his troop in revolver and carbine
competition at Sea Girt, winning two
| medals, one on each occasion. He shot
| against seventy of the picked men in the
competition at Sea Girt, and he was fifth
| from the top in both years. At that time
he was considered one of the best shots
among the enlisted men In the army. Sew
eral times since he joined the police force
he has represented the department as a
member of the team in competition against
the local revolver association, and he was
a member of the team which defeated the
Baltimore and Fort Myer teams several
years ago.
One of his trophies is a pearl-handled re-
! volver which he always carries with him
when he is on duty. Sergt Mccormack
| practices very little. and for that reason
| his Workmanship with revolver is regard
ed marvellous.
|
Policemen are not afraid to draw theil
guns when necessary. Private H. w.
, | Robey of the second precinct discovered
man breaking into house at LIST stree
and Massachusetts avenue northwest sons
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The Prince Knew How to Work.

From the Craftsman.
Sweden's freedom from many of the dis
tressing social conditions which disturb
other countries may be accounted for In
large measure by the simplicity of life
which has no false standards, and by the
dignity of labor which comes from arts and
crafts well done.
Nor is the attitude toward work confined
to the working people; II extends to the
higher classes as well. A charming Swedish
gentleman in showing a visitor one of the
frescoes In a high school In Stockholm,
said: -
This is very fine. az you see. and was
done by Prince Egene, the kings youngest
son, who Is an artist by trade"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-02

And is Barnard such very great
friend?'
Clodagh started
mo! Oh, no! Why?" She turned quickly
and looked at him.
Because 1 wish to know why it should
be Barnard?"
There was a long silence, in which she
felt her heart beat uncomfortably fast A
sudden surprise-a sudden confusion-filled
her. Then, through the confusion, she was
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conscious that Deerehurst was speaking
again.
why should you think of Barnard?" he
murmured. Barnard is not a rich man.
To advance you a thousand pounds may
possibly inconvenience him; whereas a man
who need not consider ways and means"
Clodagh sat very still.
Yes. But 1 think"
And why think?" He spoke calmly. con-
siderately, Without a tinge of disturbing
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has been known as one of the best pistol
shots on the force, and when teams have
been made UP to represent the police de-
partment, he has been a member nvari-
ably. Out Brightwood way, where he lives,
his neighbors say that he frequently gets
out in the woods and tears tn, bulls eye
out OF standard American target.
Policeman Mellen first won laurels for
shooting while serving his country in Sat
terry A of the Sd Artillery. Twice he was
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lected. While a sergeant with Battery c.,
9TH Artillery, Langley became noted as a
good shot. For eight years he chosen
to represent his battery at the national
shoot, held either at Fort Niagara at
Creedmoor, and in these meets he finished
with the leaders. One year he was award
ed metal for his records, and in 1883, at
shoot at Fort Niagara, he made a score of
14S out of a possible 200 for skirmish shoot
ing, which was the record in the army at
the time. He was once chosen as a mem
Der of the team to shoot for 1.-THE Hilton
trophy, which was coveted prize In the
army.
Since he joined the police force Langley
has taken part in many revolver contests.
In 1900 and again in 1901 the medal of the
police department for the best shooting of
the class privates, which comprises the
older men of the force, was awarded him.
He has been on all the revolver teams and
has made good scores.
Competing with the National Guard men
of the District for a trip to Sea Girt a
couple of years ago. he made a place on
the team with ease, but pressing work kept
him from going on the trip.
Another close rival for premier honors in
the police department Is Private w. H.
Buckingham of the second precinct With
out previous experience in the army with
rifle shooting, as many of the men have
had, Buckingham has been able to hold his
own against the best shots Of the force, be-
ing member of practically every revolver
team that has represented the police de-
partment. In several contests he has made
better scores than any other member of the
team. and one year he made the best score
for the police department medal
Mr.. Buckingham has never had occasion
to shoot at man in his long career on
the force. Indeed, although there are
many crack shots on the police force, few
prisoners have been killed by policemen.
At the present time officers are cautioned
against using their pistols. except in ex-
treme cases; and shooting. excepting to
brighten a prisoner. is very rare.
Police officers are told in the manual
that they shall not use their revolvers
except in the most urgent cases, and then
shall do so in such manner that the lives
OF innocent persons shall not be jeop-
ardized. Wanton disregard of life by an
officer In the use Of a revolver shall sub
ject him to removal from the force" The
section of the manual continues: THE fol-
lowing general rules regarding the use of
the revolver will be found advantageous:
cept in self-defense, or when the circum-
stances justify it's use Cb) Never take for
granted that revolver is unloaded;
certain. by examination, II it is loaded.
While doing hold the weapon in the
palm of the left hand and point it where
charged (c) The hammer should rest on
an unloaded chamber"
With such instructions the police officer
draws his revolver and pulls the trigger
only when he sees that his life is in danger
or where the escape of a man charged
with grave crime is imminent.
Hitting the bulls eye is easy work for
Officer ]. T. Newkirk of the sixth precinct,
He has been ranked with the dead shots"
for some years past and has won the title
by his records in revolver contests Mr.