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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
FRoIr OF REpusLIcAN POLICY.
Trust Extortions the Result of Ex-
travagant Expenditures.

In 1892. under a Democratic admin
istration, the expenditures of the fed
eral government amounted to $415,-
95S,S26. In 1906 the expenditures
amounted to S736, 717,5S2. an increase
of sSc0, 76S, 756. This is an increase Of
more than 70 per cent. Where it cost
the taxpayers a dollar in 1892, it now
costs them S1.79 to run the govern
ment. In 1892 the total cost of the
federal government per capita was
$3.50; while in 1906 it was more than
$S.75. an increase of more than $2.S6
per capita.
This entailed an average increase
of more than $1l.S0 in the annual ex-
penses of every family of five persons.
But this is not the worst. This ex-
travagant increase of expenditures
has necessitated the maintenance of
a tariff tax system which has bred
trusts like vermin, and these trusts,
having a monopoly of the home mar
ket, have raised prices here while low
ering them abroad. So that it costs
eTsry person, On an average $40 a
year more to live now than it did in
1892, exclusive of the $11.S0 contrib
uted to public expenses; making
$3.50 per capita more now than in
1892; or $3.50 more for every family
of five persons. Ever since December,
1906, there has been, as a result of
this wretched policy a succession of
spasms in Wall street. In that month,
and in January, February, March,
April, August, September and DC.
tober, 1907, there have been reaction
airy movements. Practically we have
had a panic in finance for II months,
and the end is not yet. This year
long panic has not been the result
of words spoken by Roosevelt. or
Hearst. or Debs. 1t has not been the
result of socialistic agitation. 1t has
resulted from wicked, dishonest, in
famous legislation on our statute
books, put there by Republican con
crosses, and from the u%surpations of
the executive, and of the judges ap-
pOlAICu Wy I'LL W dutllllloUCI luCnO
laws upon the principle that the end
justities the means. Expenditures,
taxation, the extortions of the trusts,
the usurpations of the president and
the courts are still increasing and,
therefore, discomfort is increasing. If
the discomfort will change their
party affiliations, and elect a decent
Democrat to the presidency, and de-
cent Democrats to the national senate
and house of representatives, expendi-
lures and taxation will be decreased;
the cost of living will be decreased;
the power of the trusts will be de-
stroyed; the evil work of the execu-
tive and the federal judges will be
%remedied; corporations will be
brought to book, and especially those
with limited incomes will find their
condition improving, and generally
times will get better.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Republican Trust.e Busting.

Secretary Taft agrees with Presi-
dent Roosevelt that bad trust or rail.
road magnates should be in Jail and
Secretary Bonaparte adds that such
punishment would be more efficacious
than any amount Of fines. How long
will it take these trust-busters to con
vict even one of the most audacious
law breakers Is the most important
question. Paul Morton received alb.
solution at the Presidents hands, the
New York Central officials have been
convicted of rebating but are still at
large doing business at the old stand;
Hartman is undoubtedly an undesir-
able citizen and it is dangerous to
have him at large, but the Federal
officials have given him immunity
from punishment for his offences and
even allowed the Alton railroad Of
ficials to escape the meshes of the
law; John d. Rockefeller and the
Standard Oil officials is another in
stance in point. With all these sam
pies Of leniency and numerous others
that might be mentioned how can this
Administration claim that 1t Is doing
things2n
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

Powerful efforts will be made al
the coming session Of congress to in
crease the number of battleships.
The steel trust, the naval officers and
the administration all favor such an
increase; and these interests will
probably log-roll with the ship sub
sidy people, with those who demand
increased pay for army and navy Off
GERS and civil service employees; with
those who oppose tariff revision; with
those who are yearning for ship sub
sides; with those who demand the
abolition of compulsory pilotage;
with those who would retaln the SUBJ
sides given to certain railroads; and
finally, if possible, with those who adj
vocate appropriations by congress for
irrigation and for improving Interstate
waterways. A skillful combination of
all these interests would probably car
ry through all of these new schemes
at once, and thus save the Dingley
tariff schedules as a means of getting
money to meet the increased expendi-
lures thus made necessary. The
strategists of the lobby and the navy
are exceedingly keen; and while the
latter are using the war scare, the lob
by will see to it that they get moth
ing unless they concede the demands
of all the other special interests.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
MARK TwAlN's RENTED CAT.
Humorist Furnishes Something for
seribes to Puzzle Over.

Mark Twain, as is his custom, hides
himself during the summer from the
head hunters, those persons seeking
autographs, photographs, or inter-
views. This year he selected Tuxedo
Park as his retreat, renting an old
Colonial house until the latter part Of
September, when he returned to his
New York home. There, during the
heated days, Mr.. Clemens wandered
about the country byways or spent
the time in various shady hooks in
his grounds.
A visitor who succeeded in discov-
ering his whereabouts found the great
author in his famous suit of white
f1annels, seated under a tree petting
a kitten.
Where did you get it?" queried thc
friendly intruder.
For a moment there was a twinkle
in the aged humorist's eyes; it was
succeeded by 4 solemn look Is he re-
piled: Il rent it from a neighbor.
You see, l cannot afford a cat-not
ever a young one"
Subsequent inquiry proved at least
the first part of Mr.. Clemens state
ment to be true. He had actually
rented the kitten for the summe sea-
son. What does he pay for it? No
body knows what Mark Twain pays
for anything. All the world is inter-
ested only in what Mark Twain is
paid.-The Sunday Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Socialism and Democracy.

What is good for the swarm is good
for the bee, says the socialist. What
is good for the bee Is good for the
swarm, says the Democrat. This &C.
counts for the combination Of the
Hearst socialists, the Republican pro-
tectionists and other classes Of people
who oppose individualism against the
Democratic party. Collectivism is the
basis of Imperialism, while individual
ism is the basis of democracy. Col
lectivism denies the natural rights Of
the individual man, while democracy
denies that any organized society can
possess natural rights, holding that
every political society is founded in
the social compacts and may be right
fully destroyed or altered at the pleas
ure of the majority of individuals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

long coats that the bolero and Eaton
must feel sighted, yet this neglect
on the part of fashion writer's has not
been paralleled by the couturieres, for
some of the foremost firms are show
ing a number G unusually smart bo-
leros. They are cut on more or less
novel lines, and are more suited to
dressy models than are the long coats
or, in fact, coats of almost any length,
The waistcoat effect is emphasized
in the short coats, and the prettiest
imaginable ideas are carried out with
combination of lace, braid and EN-
brofdery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Rainy Day Outfit.

Much attention is being paid to q
rainy day outfit. Coats, especially, can
be made very attractive when
trimmed with buttons, pipings, collar,
lapels and pockets. The person who
chooses brown for such an outfit may
have shoes, rubbers and cloth gppers
which protect her ankles from the
rain, umbrella, wrist bag and glaves
all to match. Her hat should be of
rough brown, straw, trimmed with
quilts, and her collar a stiff linen one
with laundry finish, and a heavy
brown silk veil.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
GRAY STILL is POPULAR.
Very Much in Evidence in All the New
Materials.

There is still a good deal of gray
upos fashions programme, although
it was prophesied that this color would
have run it's course before this sea
son. Taupe-which is almost the same
as smoke-plum-souris and various
other gray shades are in evidence in
all the LEI materials, and the dark
grays in monotone effects make up
with decided elegance. Gray and black
in combination, while too dull to be
becoming unless carefully handled, is
considered very chic by the Partisan
autocrats. One costume which expert
criticism in Paris voted one of the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Victory for the Peonle.

The president has found it neces-
sary to surrender again. This time,
not to the standpat statesmen, but to
the will of the people. He announces
through Secretary Garfield that no
further effort will be made to bring
up again the bill for the joint state.
hood of Arizona and New Mexico. But
more important still, Secretary Gar
field predicts after a conference with
the president, that the people of Okla
homa and Indian Territory will adopt
their state constitution on September
II, notwithstanding the criticism Of
several features of the constitution by
Secretary Taft and his advice to Re.
publicans to vote against it. This al.
fusion to the objections of Secretary
Taft indicates that the president finds
1t is no good bucking the will of the
people, and finding the Oklahoma
constitution will be surely adopted, in
spite of his objections, officially made
through Secretary Taft, he now thr9ws
the secretary overheard as a tub to
the popular whole.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
DOLLY'S "QUEER COWS"
By CATHERINE SLOVENIAN LONG
(copyrigkt)

her father. I'm going to invite him
to dinner some day-fve v met
him myself yet-and then you a
show him some of those queer cows
you used to draw"
The idea of inficting these crudities
upon the artistic vision of this rising
mar was excruciatingly funny, and
the family laughed loud and long, Dor
othy most heartily of all.
And so it was agreed that Mr..
Henry Page Esmond should be invited
the coming week Wednesday for din
ner. Mr.. Winter wrote him an invita-
ton to meet him at the Office on that
date, in response to which the young
man-everyone seemed to take it for
granted that he was young-sent a
very polite note of acceptance.
The days business was over, and
Mr.. Winters sat in his office awaiting
the arrival of the young artist. He
was just saying to himself that Mr..
Esmond was going to be late when
the office boy brought in a card bear
ing, in the familiar handwriting of
that gentleman, his name.
'Show him in at once" said Mr..
Winters in his most abrupt and edito-
rial tones.
When he heard footsteps in the out
er room he arose to his feet and made
haste to arrange his features in their
most cordial and engaging expression.
The door flew open in q theatrical
manner under the hand of the Office
boy, who announced, in a somewhat
muf1ed tone: "Mr. Esmond," and i'll
walked-Dorothy!
Mr.. Winters countenance was in
deed a study to gaze upon. He look
ed at his daughter with eyes as round
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Popular

From MI. Quigg's revelations re-
garding the setting on foot of popular
movements" says the New York
Post, I'VE are led to conclude that the
crusades were the work of Peter the
Hermit acting as chief adviser for
the Venetian ship-owners, and that
the French revolution was brought
about by Danton acting as agent for
the syndicate that had acquired M.
Guillotin's patents" 1t might have
added a word or two as to the purpose
Of Mr.. Roosevelt in starting a popular
movement for the incorporation by
congress of all trusts, insurance COM
panies and railroads as a means of de-
priving the states of the rights of tax
ing and controlling such institutions,
Is the president the "chief adviser"
of these corporations? He and Mr..
Quigg are old chums. MI. Quigg, Sen
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

as moons and opened his mouth sew
eral times without making a sound.
In short, he was completely bewilder-
ed until Dorothy, her sweet face all
flushed and quivering, half laughing,
half sobbing, rushed into his arms, ex-
claiming:
"Oh, papa, dear, don't you under
stand? l am Mr.. Henry Page Es-
mond!"
When her father had got her home
at last, and they had managed to ex-
plain matters to the assembled com
pany, the commotion which arose was
wonderful to experience. Dolly was
laughed over, cried over and passed
around to be kissed until she was
quite breathless, while the parlor fair
ly bristled with EXPLANATIONS. Clar-
ence whirled her around and around
in a wild dance, and her mother could
not stop asking questions. Lucia look
ed at her rather reproachfully as she
slyly tucked her book out of sight;
DuL JudDS "AIblIloh maui uCl q DlOSt
courtly and ceremonious bow, say
ing: 81 congratulate you, my dear"
At last the heroine of this ovation
escaped to her room to adjust her hair
and gown, which had become sadly
rumpled with embraces, leaving her
friends to chatter and exclaim, and
talk at the top of their voices all
together. 1t vas the proudest moment
of her life. Maturer years brought
other triumphs, but never one so glo-
/ rious as this.
And thus it happened that Dorothy,
while she by no mean ceased to be
domestic, did become an artist, and
carved out for herself a career which
had its beginning in the queer cows
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
The Democratic Creed.

A Democrat believes In equal and
exact justice to all persons and inter-
ests; in the greatest degree Of per-
sonal liberty consistent with the
privileges and immunities OF others;
In home rule, including the right Of
each state to regulate its own affairs
without unnecessary federal interfer-
nee and In taxation for revenue only.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

to pink. These double skirts are Ger.
tainly new and smart, but most incon.
venient, and may be ntlX RELOCATED to
what the servants describe as "car-
riage company" They are quite i'm
possible for walking or travelling or
any quick mode of progressing. Still,
they strike a novel note, and in many
instances a very becoming one, and
especially are they nice with the long
cutaway coats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Carefully Compromise.

Father is in a perfectly lovely
mood" remarked Clarice. Don't you
think you had better ask him this
EVENING""
Suppose you ask him?" suggested
Clarence.
ooh, l can't" protested the girl.
"I'm too shy"
"You ask him just this one time"
pleaded Clarence. II promise you
that in the future I'll ask him, no mat
ter how shy / am~."-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Popularity Of the Jahot.

On the autumn gowna seen at Chan
tilly one notices that the jabot is more
than ever liked, but, of course, en-.
tirely original in form and material.
It is very fluffy and colt and reaches
from throat to belt or waistcoat, many
OF them being Of fine lsces mounted
On sheer tu.le.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

front by a panel of black lace running
from the decollete neck to foot of
skirt. A band of same lace also bor-
ders the low-cut neck and at waist
line there is a fan bow of black tulle,
caught with a turquoise buckle, set in
brilliants. The girdle is black panne
velvet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
The Mousquetalre sIeeve.

In sleeves the wrinkled mousque.
taire will be much in evidence, for a
time at least, on new gowns, and the
coats for cold weather will have full
length sleeves, and these will find fa-
vor, as they are sensible and the only
comfortable mode when biting winds
rage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

most successful models shown at any
of the great openings last month, was
In a soft, dark gray and black. This
combination is charmingly used in
pompadour silk for an odd but stylish
evening gown. The background is a
lovely shade of gray, with black vines
artistically running through in set de-
cign. A princess effect is given the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
An Estimate and a Hope.

you've heard her, you say?" re-
marked Mr.. Dudley. "Ah! She GER
tainly has the gift of song"
well l hope that's what it is" re-
piled Miss Knox. Il should hate to
think che paid anything for it."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

In some recent instances of smart
skirts the plaits have emerged from
beneath wide straps that appeared to
be a continuation of a new-shaped hip
yoke. Again they spring from seams,
and still again they are laid in very
fine side plaits, pressed as fiat as pos
sible, and decorated with small velvet
buttons or others of silk crochet.
So much has been written about
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Cordially,
John w. Pritchard, Pres.


Brooklyn. N. Y, Oct. 1, 1907.
Dear Mr.. Pritchard:
Noticing Postum Food Coffee adver
tised each week in your reliable pa.
per, I concluded to try 1t, and feeling
1t a duty towards those who may have
suffered as / have from indigestion,
desire to state what wonderful bene-
fit l have received from Postum al
though using only a short time, and
not do. I alone realize and appreciate
its good effects, but friends remark,
"How much / have improved and how
well / look, and / tell the facts about
Postum every time, for since using
1t | have not had n attack of indi-
gestion. 1t is i~nvigorating, healthful;
does not affect the nerves as ordinary
coffee, and If properly made, a most
delicious drink. Although ! have not
had much faith in general advertis-
ing, vet, finding Postum has done 50
much better for me than | expected |
am more inclined to Prove all things,
hold fast that which is good" am
SO thankful for good health that L
want it known what a blessing Pos
tum has been to me. You may S
these few lines as an ad. If you so de-
sire and my name also.
Very truly yours,
Anna s. Reeves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
TO PRETENpERs.
A Wholesome Word for Guidance.

Just a word to you, golfers and
other glazing examples of Modern
Yellow Journalism and Cigarettes.
Environment gives you a viewpoint
from which it is difficult to under
stand that some people even nova
days act from motives of old fashion
ed honesty.
There are honest makers Of foods
and healthful beverages and there are
honest people who use them.
Perhaps you are trained to believe
there is no honesty in this world.
There is, although you may not be
of a kind to understand it.
Some of you have been trained in d
sorry class of p~retenders, but your
training does not faint the old fashion
ed person trained without knowledge
of %pretense and deceit.
These letters came to us absolutely
without solicitation. We have a great
mary thousand from people who have
been helped or entirely healed by fol-
lowing the suggestions to quit the
food or drink which may be causing
the physical complaints and change
to Postum Coffee or Grape-Nuts food.
You are not intelligent enough to
know tho technical reasons why the
change makes a change in the cells
of the body. Your knowledge, or lack
of knowledge, makes not the slightest
difference in the facts.
You can print from old and worn
plates all the cheap books your
presses will produce and sell them as
best you can, but such acts and your
learned" editorials are but CONNER
cial, and seek only dollars and much
by ~pretence.
When you branch out into food
values you become only ridiculous,
Stick to what you know. The field
may be small but it is safe.
This first letter is from the Presi'
dent of the Christian Nation, a
worthy Christian paper of New York
New York, Oct. 2, 1907.
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd, ,
Battle Greek, Mich.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
a FrultIess search.

Mama-What are you taking yrrr
dolls hedstead apart for, pet?
Little Dot-Is lookin' foi bugs-N.
X. Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14

275 McDonough ST., Brooklyn.
Coffee hurt her, she quit and used
Postum She didn't attempt to an
alyze but she enjoyed the results. I'M
derneath it all There's a Reason"
POSTUM CEREAL CO., LTD.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-11-14
Dear Sirs:

Dear Sirs:
l am, this morning, in receipt Of the
enclosed mighty good letter from one
of my subscribers, which / forward to
you, and which I am sure you will be
glad to use. I I'M personally a~cquaint
ed with this lady, and know that she
mas no object in writing, other than
to do good.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-09

The success of the dog show at Los
Angeles during the week has been so
marked as to give promise of the forth
coming shows at Oakland and in this
city being better patronized both in
entries and attendance than any held
here in many years. The elassiest of
the dogs from this district have been
benched in the south and the fanciers
of that section will send the best of
their strings to the shows here to COM
pete for the impressive list of cups
and other trophies which will be up
for composition,
George w. Ellerys collies from his
Valverde Kennels, near Napa, made a
brilliant showing at Los angeles and
will be big factors in the shows yet
TO come His Valverde< Alexander was
placed first in the winners class and
also won the graduate dog class. Val
verde Veto won many honors in the
puppy class, while Valverde Venus
carried off a number of the blue rib
bons offered for collies of her sex.
The San Francisco call., 1907-03-09
STEEPLECHASE JOCKEYS
ARE SEVERELY INJURED
Two Riders Are Thrown at City Park
and One of Them Is Not
Expected to Recover

NEW ORLEANS. March S.-Two
steeplechase jockeys. Major and John
son, are in the hospital here because
of accidents. Major is in grave danger
of death and has not recovered con-
sciousness since being thrown yester-
day. Johnson was thrown while prac-
ticing the jumps today at City Park,
hds mount rolling over him.
City Park results:
First srace, one mile-OHent won BegOnia
second Lemon Girl third. Time 1:42 2-5
Second race, five furIongs-EmIly Preston won,
Soprano second, Flora Price third. Time 100 3-5
Third race, three and a half furlongs-Ziephen
won. Gresham second, Bayou Laird third. Time,
40 3-5.
Fourth race six furlongs-Judge Post won
Colloquy second. Bellestrome third Time,
:13 Is.
Fifth race, seven furlongs-John L. Inglis won,
Polly Prim second. ROYAL Breeze third. Time,
/ :27 As.
Sixth race. one mile-Gold Way won Otilene
second, Roseb0ro third. Time. ] Al 40.
Seventh race. five and a half furlongs-Aliss
Leeds won, Baleshed second, Posing thir1 Time
1907 20.