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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
FOR UP-To-DATE PoRTlERS.
Soft Quality of Moreen the Most Eff
fective Yet Devised,

Moreen is one of the latest fabrics
to be used for portiers or heavy cur
tains. A soft quality must be secured,
as, of course, a stiff cav of the ma
terial would hang in ungraceful lines.
The MORE effect is very fashionable
just nov in wall hangings of all sorts,
and the moreen will be found quite
as effective as watered silk for this
purpose. The only advantage of silk
is, in fact, the softness of the folds. If
care Is exercised in the selection Of
the proper quality, the moreen will
serve equally we'll in this regard. To
make the portieres full and rich they
should be lined and even interlined.
For the latter purpose a cheap canton
flannel will do or any old curtain ma
terial which has been in use, provided
it is very soft and not too bulky. The
main thing Is that 1t should have no
u%nevenness whatever. The lining may
be of soft silk, sateen, satin or silko-
line.
The curtains may be in any shade
which Is harmonious with the room,
but In cream, deep ivory or dull greens
or blues the material Is at its best.
These curtains are suitable for rooms
the walls of which are hung with satin
or brocade or with fine satin finished
paper. For drawing rooms and sim
ilarly elaborate apartments they are
entirely in place.
For libraries, dining rooms, etc., rep
curtains are very fashionable. They
are used in all the old rep colors, dull
wine color and dark green being the
favorites. Usually they are trimmed
with wide bands Of figured material,
which are set in as a border.
For bedrooms where they can be
tremendously employed the favorite
p%ortieres are made of delicately flow
cred chintz, usually having a white OF
light tinted background, with scat
tered flowers and a more heavily flow
cred border which goes across the bot
tom and up the sides.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

He stopped. There was NO sound.
I waited; then, frightened, ] stepped
to the door of Beulah Sands office.
Bob was standing just inside the
threshold, where he had halted to give
her the glad tidings. She had risen
from her desk and was looking at him
with an agonized stare. He seemed
to be transfixed by her look, the wild
ecstasy of the outburst of love yet
mirrored in his eyes. She was just
saying as I reached the door:
Bob, in mercy's name tell me you
got this money fairly, honorably."
Bob must have realized for the firsk
time what he had done. He did not
speak. He only stared into her eyes.
She was now at his side.
Bob, you are %unnerved," she said;
you have been through a terrible or
deal. For an hour / have been read
ing in the bulletins of the banks and
trust companies that have failed, Of
the banking houses that have been
ruined. l have been reading that you
did it; that you have made millions
and I knew it was for me, for father,
but In the midst of my joy, my graft
tude, my love-for, oh, Bob, | love
you" she interrupted herself pas
sionately; ut seems as though I love
you beyond the capacity of a human
heart to love, l think that for the
right to be yours for one single mo-
ment of this life | would smilingly en-.
dure all the p&ns and miseries Of
eternal torture. Yes, Bob, for the
right to have you call me yours for
only while l heard the words, would
do anything. Bob. anything that was
honorable"
GRO BE CoNTINUED)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
WANDERING WEARY WILLIEs.
Towns by Adopting Proper Ordinances
Can Assist in Decreasing Vagrancy.

Like unto the poor, the tramps and
the "hoboes," it seems, we have with
us always" With the coming Of win
ter they drift from the north to the
souta! The torrid heat of summer
finds them vending their way to the
northern climate. While for the last
decade Of years prosperity has been
universal throughout the United
States, and employment for all willing
to work, still the wandering, lonely,
unfortunate, remain as an object les
son of ignorance and Incidence. Still
in America conditions are such and
local laws have tended toward better
ing the conditions of these Weary
Willies," and we find year after year
their number is decreasing. They are
the u~nfortunates of humanity. Men
with morbid mentalities, with criminal
instincts developed that make them a
menace to the public. There is the
harmless tramp, a proper place for
him should be in the home for feeble
minded; there is the indolent tramp,
with all mental faculties developed
whose place should be in the work
house, and there is also the wandering
vampire, who is the criminal at heart
and whose proper place should be in
the ~penitentiary. If towns should have
ordinances regulating the employment
of those within its confines, and if
such ordinances are properly framed
so as to impose a penalty upon the
vagrant who mayhaps visit the place,
it will soo be found that such towns
will be avoided and the troublesome
visitors to the community will seek
fields elsewhere.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
HOW scHEMERs WORK.
Cooperative Plans Used to Get Dollars
from the People of the Country.

F~inanciering or promoting has be-
come a particular science. This new
science has taken the broad name Of
System" and to system" is attrib-
uted a Machiayellism that would make
Insignificant the chicanery of the,
noted Italian diplomat. At present the.
nation is treated to Illustrations of the
methods of the advocates of system;
through the magazine articles, and the
disclosures made of the transactions
of many big concerns which have been
investigated by the courts. .
When simmered down, it will be.
seen that it is by use of money CON-
tributed by the masses of people, and
placed in the control of the few that
the masters of finance are enabled to
rob and build up at will, give and
take, and let the people go to the bow
vows.
1t is not the intention herein to deal
particularly with the gigantic institu-
lions, but to show how the principles
employed by them are also brought
into use by promoters of schemes of
lesser degree. And here an anomaly
presents itself, plainly showing how
short-sighted the masses of people are.
the s~mall-caliber schemers who apply
system" use as their main props the
cry of trust" and robbers" Well
they know the cupidity of the masses,
and by presenting what appears a
plausible scheme of cooperation get
from out the pockets of the people
money with which to carry on bust
ness. This plan of working is generally
a stock-selling scheme, a membership
plan with promise of selling goods at
wholesale prices, and the paying of
large dividends. A number of such
concerns have lately come into exist
ence. Some of them have such man.
moth things in view that if their plans
could be successfully carried out, it
would be the building up of greater
monopolies than those that they hold
up before the people as justification
OF their own existence.
Do not be deceived by the represen-
tations made by alleged cooperators.
A close investigation will show that
instead of a purely cooperative plan,
1t is a scheme simply with the object
of getting from the people money with
which to carry on business for the
personal gain of a few. Don't invest
money in any alleged cooperative
store or concern located in the large
cities, and of which you know nothing
other than the representations made
by their promoters. Remember that
it is a poor scheme that does not carry
with all appearances of soundness, for
this is essential to the success of it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
increase In fairgrounds.

The number Of children's play.
grounds is increasing rapidly in many
cities. Recent statistics covering "a
cities between $4,000 and 800, 900 pop
ulation show there has been in two
years an increase Of "a per cent. in
school Fairgrounds, 48 per cent. In
park and municipal Fairgrounds and d
total increase Of all kinds OF play
grounds Of 54 per cent. in that period.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
.gINss5ZS4Ez

the sting of them. The physician had
been working with a hard case. He
had spent day and night at the home
Of his patient and had won the fight
for life. And he was accordingly well
satisfied with himself. On his arrival
home n evening no turned to his
wife, saying: You see. wifey dear?
4 have pulled my patient through. He
is now well on the road to recovery
Yes, hubby, dear" returned the wife.
But you are such a perfect master Of
your profession. You are So sncct 49,
ful. All, | wish that | had met you
five years sooner than / lid. Then
my poor. dear BILLY would never have
died"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Lumber Boom viii Be Abandoned.

The world-famous S~usquehanna
boom at Williamsport is soon to be-
come a thing of the past. 1t is stated
that the lumber companies now put
ting logs into the west branch will
close out their stock in two more an
nual drives, after which the boom
company will erect a sawmill them.
selves and manufacture the lumber
contained in the boomsticks, rafting
platforms and crib timbers. A stone
crusher will be employed to make
marketable the stones with which the
cribs are filled, and the boom will be
entirely abandoned. = Philadelphia
Record.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Progressive Farmers.

The average American farmer is a
progressive mortal. He is always
ready to learn new things. He lately
realizes more than ever the necessity
OF education in his business. He no
longer ignores the fact that science is
a wonderful factor in his work, a
money saver that smust be considered
II he succeed. The more intelligent is
the farmer, the more interest Will he
take in the furthering the interests Of
his home town, and building Up and
improving the community in general.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
NOT ALL A COMPLIMENT.
Wife's Pride. In Husbands Success
Had a Tinge Of Regret.

The doctor and his wife had lived to-
gether four years. She was q widow
when he met her. He was a physician
Of note. Their life together vas a hap
by one and no ~quibbling had entered
the home to set a bad example for
their hopeful. But the wife had a
reputation as a wit. Her witticisims
and little sarcastic remarks were
known far and wide. Her friends had
all hoard Of them, They had all felt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Girls Gown.

For young girls a nun-like simple
ity is encouraged, both in material
and style. Silken lawn in ivory white.
made in very, very full gagged skirts,
almost recalls the housemaids' skirts
of some 30 years ago. The simple
babe corsage is also fully gagged at
the neck and waist, and a soft liberty
sash is tied in careless fashion and
allowed to fall to the hem of the skirt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
SKIRTS MUST CLING
IN THIS RESPECT FASHIONS
EDIcT is ADAMANT.
Thin Petticoat Must Be Worn by the
Woman Who Has Desire to Be
Considered One of the
Well Dressed.

The word suppleness scarcely does
justice to the new models, particularly
the skirts. They must cling to the
figure, and the woman who wears
them must have no hips. The house
and evening gown must be long, so
long, indeed, that it falls on the floor
at least two inches in front and sew
eral more in the immediate back.
1t is so cut that 1t has little fullness
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Browns in TaiIor.Mades.

Browns in all the wood tones, as
we'll as the toast.and cinnamon shades,
are quite the smartest creations Of the
tailor,
These shades are used in the strict
ly tailored and in the s~emi-tailored
suits.
They are combined with creams.
delicate mauves, plums and especially
with the hunters and almond green.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Mark of Hinh BREEDING.

1t is a mark of high breeding to be
punctilious in matters of politeness.
One cannot be too careful about such
things. One burst of rudeness is never
forgotten or forgiven, and the polite
manner should be cultivated until it
becomes a second nature.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
As 10 Blue.

The colors most in vogue are the
old blue shades, porcelain and gobe-
lin, but during the past two or three
weeks browns harve been In demand.
Navy and royal blue win scon be III e.
vnrN
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
DAINTY JACKET OF MUSLIN.
Many New Features in Useful and
Pretty Garment,

A dainty Jacket is shown here; 1t is
of white muslin spotted with green
and is trimmed with lace and inser-.
ton. 1t is modelled with a yoke to.
which the lower part is gathered. The
yoke makes a smooth foundation for
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

at the top, and that little is laid in
very fatty stitched plaits, and as it
descends it widens, but does not flare,
falling in soft straight folds. Under
the skirts only one petticoat of thin
material is allowed in addition to the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Uncle Ebsn on Advice.

advice" said Uncle Eben, gifts to
be so common dat whit a nan needs
mo- dan anything else is good advice
about whut advice to let alone"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

the deep collar to lie over. This Is
trimmed round the edge with lace
headed by insertion with round lace
appliques in the corners 1t is set
to the jacket under a band of inser-
ton bound at each edge with ma.
terial. The open sleeves are gathered
into the armhole: the edge is trimmed
with lace and insertion to match the
collar.
Materials required: Four and one
half yards % inches wide, about six
yards lace, five yards insertion, two
a%ppliques.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
Whom the Shoe Fits.

None but the contemplate are ap-
prehonsive OF contempt.-Rochefou
cauld.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12
CHAPTER vi,

AS / passed through my Office a few
minutes later I heard Bob's voice in
Beulah Sands office. 1t was raised
in passionate eloquence.
Eyes, Beulah, I have done II single
handed. / have cruciied Camemeyer,
Standard OIL and the system that
spiked me to the cross a few weeks
ago. You have three millions, and
have seven. Now there is nothing
more but for you to go home to your
father, and then come back to me.
Back to me, Beulah, back to me to be
my Wife!"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-12-12

abount tallyfng up his trades. AT the
end Of ten minutes calculation he re-
turned to the center and bought H.
900 shares more; coming out his eye
caught mine.
Jim, have you been here lons?"
"An eternity. l was here at the
opening and l pray God never to put
me through another two hours like
the past two. 1t seems a hideous
dream, q nightmare. Bob, in the
name Of God, what have you been
doingf"
Ho gave me q wild, awful look Of
%exultation. Sublime triumph shone
In those blazing brown orbs, triumph
| such as l had never seen in the ayes
of man.
"Jim Randolph, ! have been giving
Wall street and its hell 'system' a dose
Of its own poison, q good f~ull-measure
dose. They planned by harvesting a
fresh crop of human hearts and souls
on the bull side to eive Friday the
18th a new meaning. Tradition says
Friday the 18th is Bear Saints day.
l believe In maintaining old tradi'
lions, so I have harvested their hearts
instead. 1 will tell you about It some
time, Jim, but 10Y l must SEE Beulnh
Sands. Jim Randolph, I've saved her
and her father. I've made them q
round three millions and q strong
seven millions for myself"
He almost yelled 1t ~ he rushed
away and left me dazed, stupefed. A
moment, and / came to. Something
urged NE to follow him.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
PINE BLtFF
 GROCERS ENROLLED
Interesting Directory Issued by q Little Rock Man-SOnnn Facts
 and Figures.

Special to the Graphic.
 Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 2.-ln looking over an old city directory which belonged to his father C. J. Kramer. president of the local Re- tail Grocers and Merchants asso- ciattion, discovered that of the 126 men who were in the grocery busi- ness in 1883, only six yet remain in business. MT. Kramer points out this fact to show that while some may consider the grocer little un- merciful with his prices and weights, it remains that many enter the business while but few re- main. The grocers who were in business in 1886 and remain in ac- tive business at this time are as fol- lows:
 James Chapple, Seventh and Gaines streets.
 M Kirst, Ninth and Main streets, formerly Nj. Kirst and company.
 Al Schaeder, s23 West Seventh street.
 James Tuehey, 1910 College. now James Tuehey and son, at 1123 kWelch street.
 A. Watson, 1914 Center street, now at Twenty-frst and Spring streets
 C. J. Kramer, 319 Main street.
 This directory shows that in 1886 the census of Little Rock showed a population of 23,763, while but re- gently Little Rock was officially de-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
WORK IS IN PROGRESS.
Street Cars Will Be Running Ol
 East Sixth Ave. Within Sixty

Days-NO CrosstieS.
 Actual work has begun "on the East Sixth avenue extension to the line of the Citizens Light and Transit company. and the officials say that cars will be running on that division within sixty days.
 The poles are being placed and ground will be broken for the plac- ing of rails within the next few days. The trolly wires will be in- stalled as rapidly as possible. Two carloads of rails have already been received here and six more are looked for this week, having been shipped some weeks ago.
 Some of the steel has been dis tributed along the avenue already. The road bed of the East Sixth avenue line will be of concrete. No erossties will be laid, as it is the intention of the company to make the foundation of solid concrete. Sixteen blocks will be covered. from Main street to Ohio. The Citizens Light and Transit company is pre- pairing to make other Improvements in it's service in the way of modern equipments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
ELABORATE RECEPTION
Given Young People ai sac lyC1ln oi Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fox Last
 Night.

The recepIon given by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh FoX Tuesday evening in honor of their daughters, Misses Mat, tie and Emily Fox. will be numbered as one of he chalmin2 Inequalities of the holiday season and despite the very mclement weather. the 4ucsl company was q large one.
 There is charm indeiinable. yet immeasured in the spirit of true hos pitality. Never was this more mani fest than last evening when the beau tiful home on Lakeside Was thrown open to the young people The Fox home is fashioned in so ro5my and picturesque manner a- to lend itself readily for entertaining purposes. The lower suite of rooms We're gay with Yuletide decorations Everywhere that a branch Of red berried holly could be placed. that would add ole iota of beauty to the pretty scene, il was artistically arranged. The panlor formed the setting for the receiving line, which included Misses and Messrs MaeHe=E92 and Paal Ken dall, Emily Fox and lawrence Thomp- son. joe Hart and lleIvey Mann. Ger trade Fox and Tom Collier. LoIinne ttar and JaHaz Hudson. Louise Ky Land and Harry 4illm Ella Fox and 4ahn L. NeAaa1ea.
 The diniaz Hoa8 T9s aboat he mos af1fsficalIv 5fer5=aTed Everywhere eHi=Mas ea5a5za1 red and green 0ege domiuaa The table Was hand 5osueis dFa55d =WHlte In the cen- Ter at il Wa- $ reflector upon which fssseI d paz a1 growing narcissns showered vii crimson ribbons and carnations. shower falling from 1be- c'audel4a above IIere and there, over Inc SNOWY damasI surface of the tae1e. Were placed silver eandelabra, aAe crimson and green tapefs of which 5afe holly eea and green shades
 Ddrin- the evening an orchestra rendered sweet melodies from an al cove in the npper hall. This is the first time in the social history Of Pine Bluff that q juvenile reception has been given and so delightful did it prove that many more will likely follow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
Walter C0tter and Company'S Daily
 Cotton Letter.
Pine Bluff, Ark, Jan. ,. 19t

Pine Bluff, Ark, Jan. ,. 1907.
 There was no occurrence Ill the out side world since Saturday to material ly affect the outlook. New York re- corded some advance Monday and the other markets conformed to it today, first trades here being at 8 to 10 points above last closing figures. Trading is featureless, the trade waiting de- velOpments. A cause for steadiness is the agitation against the system of fixed grade differences in New York. inasmuch as it suggests caution on the short side in the discount months there Port receipts on the other hand continue very heavy, being aDout 127,OO0 for the three days against 334, ,633 last year and 49,137 in 1905. This leads to unfavorable views regarding the showing oy the next census report which is fixed for publication on the ninth inst, about l D. m., and will give the amount gin ned to January l. The spot market is steady, fair demand. About 5000 bales. mostly medium and lower grades, were sold during the holidays. Good middling Liverpool is from 90 to 95 on January futures
 WALTER COTTER AND COMPANY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02

Ulysses s. Grant. Her sister Vivian married Frederick Roosevelt ScOvel, a cousin of President Roose welt. Mrs. Woolston made her debut in Washing ton society about eight years ago. She was at one time re- ported engaged to the son of a noted confederate officer. She is a blond, Is an accomplished n,usi-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
HELD Ni.Ei,I4 N<. fsi.f;I,.
~!eci>hol97o,~ in t'4a t,!,aacr Euh- li~hins GoHaans s,et ag !. sl
 (. !. rar'ai.> Ta.lay.

Rev Ben Cox 44d F. ! Me Kinney of i.irOle Roca. president and business mana sor ot nc Nd vance Publishing company. arrived in the city this morning to attend the annual meeting of ja, directors of the company. most cf whom live in Pine Bluff ,Hhe meeting was held in the paeiors oi the Y. NJ. C. \. building today noon and busi- ness of importance 10 the company disposed of. The following Pine BIuffians attended tthe meeting: John r. Buthorfeed Theo Waller= man. Elmer Mansl5. George II. Gam mill and IL C. Fe< The puDlishin& company issues lie Baptist Ad- vance. the official HaHeF of the Baptist church o5 *=a;azGsas
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Prince George of Servia.

The Grown Prince George Of Servia
 was bor.. In 1881. and so bad has been his record tii;tt one writer has descrlb- ed him as a ''semi-nsane young say age, regardless of every restraining h. f1uence of law, conventionality, de
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
Frank Il. N AasI.eN,.

Frank II. Waskcy, delegate in con= gross from Alaska, Was born at Lake City, Wahasla county Minn., ill 1s77as He graduated from tHe Minneapolis high schoo! and che84ts. n mining in Alaska iH 1S99 The position of dele.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02

clared to have 60 0oo people. Tho people Were hen supplied by l2G grocers. while lac 4roaers gre now doing bHajH@@- iu ..i,Ilc Roea. Tho directory WAS pu5z.s.4a1 bT A. L. saoles and contaia#a directory ~ Littlc Rock. Pine }inft. le,t Smith and IIoj Springs
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02

Misses Emma Fa'a and Lola Holmes. John Mdruaad. Clement Yast. John Hogan. Ni0atee House Talboi Feidz and Captain Sb7# will arrive in Jde city todaE t5=8faaI he 5sat= ing party to be 2iEza aE AIr. and AIIsz j. Y. Crawford zae Hsaff City link complimentary to Ms Lillian Il9d- son.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1907-01-02
q. 2. Grant. Granddaughter.

A marriage in which interest was taken not only all over the United
 States, but all over the world, was that of Miss Rosemary Sartoris to George II. Woolston. The happy Orloe is a daughter of Mrs. Nellie Grant Sar- toris and a granddaughter of GeAerai