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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
An Appeal to the People.

"When thy work is done, comes
rest. So, soul, work to-day.
Rest tomorrow" The reason for
wishing these articles to appear
simultaneously and verbatim in
our three papers seemed self-evi-
dent and clearly inferable from
what was stated in them. Moth
ing less than a desire to reach all
the people as nearly as possible.
However, the writer has never
found himself shut up to any one
line of procedure in this battle.
There are at least three other we'll
arranged plans in mind if the plan
now being worked fails. Please
bear in mind that the SWEETS"
have fiercely forced this fighting,
and, if they so choose, can force
out other plans of attack, or, they
can quietly let this one have sway.
Perhaps some of the other plans
will be found severe, more certain,
than this. But, thank you, the
subjoined plan is succeeding ad-
mirably. Some of the best men
of the county from Belleview to
Des Arc have already endorsed it.
AS to the first proposition, it is
readily admitted some good men
sign saloon petitions, thoughtless-
ly it may be. They support the
saloon and support the candidate
who supports the saloon. There
are many who will neither support
the saloon nor support the candi-
date who does support the saloon.
Is it not a fair proposition? The
second is simply an endorsement
of the present action of the coun-
ty Court relative to granting IL
cense. The third does not bind
the Representative to constitutions
al prohibition but that he work
for it's Submission to the people.
Note carefully and work. 1, we
will not vote for any man for
any Office within the gift of the
citizens of this county whose name
shall appear upon any saloon Pc
tition. 2, we will not vote for any
man for County Judge who does
not declare in favor of a two-thirds
majority and twelve-hundred dol
lars as necessary to secure license
to run a saloon. Sd, we will not
vote for any man for Representa-
tive who does not declare his in
tention to work for Submission"
of constitutiona prohibition should
such a measure be introduced
Now send me the names of men
men, from all parts of the county,
who endorse this plan, or, send
me your name alone and l will
enroll. Keep copy of names sent.
| will not have time for answer.
J. M. WENTWORTH.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
F. M. Adams has returned home

F. M. Adams has returned home
from an extended visit to the west.
After enjoying the beautiful seem
cry and hospitality of numerous
friends, we still think Frank was
glad to get back to old Black
River.
Little Miss Thelma came to
Goodland with MI. Adams and
will remain two weeks with DR..
Adams.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Akers, April IL.
AL Shrum's nephew from East
Fork is visiting him.
Dear Miss Bertha has our hearty
congratulations.
We are with j. M. Whitworth,
heart and hand, in the temperance
movement.
The Sunday School had d short
Easter service, consisting of songs
and readings, suitable to the day.
A beautiful cross of evergreen out
lined with white flowers hung up
on the walls, and overit the motto,
SHE is risen," surrounded with a
wealth of living green.
PAULINE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
From GoodIand.

Owing to the excessive rains,
very little corn has been planted,
but the timber on the hillsides is
dressed in living green-a sight
good to look at.
Rev. s. Crocker bought a fine
mule of Tommy Crocker. Con-
s~ideration, $3.50.
An agent for "Crown" organs
spent some time in our neighbour
hood lately.
Mr.. Bean of Belleview was at
Goodland looking for mules and
cattle.
Dave Mayfeld certainly has the
finest three-year-old horse in these
parts. He's a dandy.
@. G.. Adams had a fine mule
colt to die lately.
N. w. Adams made a trip to
Bixby last week. He reports live
ly times about the railroad. Ever
body busy and prosperous.
Jesse Brooks is working for Jas.
Goggin.
w. Nelson Of Brule was the
guest of his sister, Mrs. Cora
Brooks, last Sunday.
Simon Brakeield of Cortois vis-
tied his GRANDMOTHER Mrs. Brooks,
lately.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

In his speech at the court house,
on Tuesday evening of last week,
Judge Evans declared that he had
not absented himself from the
State to avoid notice of contest
which John Brown desired to serve
upon him. Mr.. Brown asserts that
he did, and asserts it with plausi-
BILE circumstantiality. 1t is a ques-
ton of veracity between them. |
gave the story mention only as in
cidental to the claim of the Folk
boomers that they are Pure and
Holy, and their opponents wholly
depraved. Surely they who do
not scruple to denominate their an
tagonists as ''thugs and grafters;"
who profess such holy horror of
''the old machine" cannot consist
ly denounce me for insisting that
their hands be clean and their souls
unsullied by grasping selishness
and sinful methods. Saints do not
have itching palms. But the chief
objection that I urge against Can
didate Evans is that he is, and has
been, for four years, Circuit Judge
and State Political Boss. The two
positions are homogeneous, and,
conioined, demoralizing. For the
Judge on the hustings or in polit-
ical contention bears with him the
official power to harrass and OPP
press on the bench, and both law
yer and client hesitate to arouse
his antagonism in the caucus, lest
its effect be felt in the courtroom.
Be he honest as he may, he still is
but human, and the nettle opposi-
ton stings and often rankles the
strongest minds. No, no! The err
mine cannot be made to fit the
scheming politician, and if he don
it as Judge,
In tested suit 'twixt you and me,
Abate me from his stern decree!
The trouble with Judge Evans is
that, where himself is concerned,
he sees through a glass darkly
and looks upon men as trees walk
ing. Dave Ball will partly clear
his vision with good, time-tried
and efficacious Democratic eye
water.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
In MemoPiam.

David H. Palmer was born in
Augusta County, Virginia, Octo-
Der 81, 1927. His parents came to
Missouri when he was one year
old, and settled in Washington
(now Iron) county. His home was
here in these two counties up to
the day of his death, January 18th,
1908. He was aged so years, 2
months and 81 days. Peter L.
Palmer and Hannah Hanger were
married October 10, 1926. To this
union there were born four child
rem. All had passed away except
A. j. Palmer. His father died
November 7, 1885. A few. years
later his mother married John
Lewis. To this union were born
three children, only one now liv-
ing-Samuel Lewis. His home is
in Columbia County, Arkansas.
Their mother died July 26, 1859.
Then the home was broken up.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
Ny friend, MI. j. M. Whitworth,

Ny friend, Mr.. j. M. Whitworth,
is carrying his anti-saloon war in
to politics. He threatens that the
candidate who does not view that
question as he and his confreres
view it will be eliminated at the
polls. No matter about political
questions of vital Importance: the
abolition of Trusts and Special
Privilege; the herding of all races
in common in the public schools;
the abrogation of the right of
Home Rule by the States-these,
and all other issues are to be sub
ordinated to the craze for sumptu-
airy legislation. The candidate who
successfully passes the supreme
test is to be thereby cleansed of all
political shortcoming. Such is the
qualification of the assumption
which makes me my erring broth
er's keeper in matters pertaining
solely to himself; which inconti-
nently condemns him as vicious if
he see not as l do; which insists
that my voice shall have double
the value that attaches to his. All
political virtue is thus made tc
hinge upon the one dominant issue
of Prohibition. Ability, integrity
and good faith in all things are tc
be of no avail, unless the candid
ate supplements them by Taking
the Pledge! l beg to assure Mr.
Whitworth that his publicly pro-
nounced new departure carries
hope to the hearts of the Repub-
lican leaders of this county, who
profess to be with him in his cru
SADIE, and will sustain him-fol
chance of political gain. He may
have an eye single to what he
considers the public good, but
with them party comes before all,
and everything is ~consecrated tc
its S
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
School Teachers Wanted.

The board of Education Of the
lronton School District will Sc
lect teachers for the ensuing year.
May 18th. Applications will be
received from teachers for the po-
sition of principal and three as
sistants, up to and including thai
date. Address all applications tc
VIM. FL. Delano, Clerk, Ironton,
Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

Mrs. S. Joyce, 1870 Sullivan ST.,
Claremont, N. H, writes: "About
a year ago l bought two bottles Of
Foley's Kidney Cure. 1t cured
of a severe case of Kidney
trouble of several years standing.
1t certainly is a grand, good med
icine, and l heartily recommend it,"
Sold by all druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

Kidney complaint kills more
people than any other disease.
This is due to the disease being SO
insidions that it gets a good hold
on the system before it is recog-
nized. Foley's Kidney Cure will
prevent the development of fatal
disease if taken in time. Sold by
all druggists,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is
best for women and children. It's
mild action and pleasant taste
make it preferable to violent pur-
gatives, such as pills, tablets, etc.
Get the booklet and a sample of
Orino at all drug stores.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
Disturbed the Congregation.

The person who disturbed the
congregation last Sunday by con-
tinually coughing is requested to
buy a bottle of Foley's Honey and
Tar. Sold by all druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

] have a fine lot Of sweet potato
tomato, cabbage and other plants,
for sale. Have a fine selection
this year. Write for prices.
JOHN NEWMAN, Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

You can find what you are look
ing for in our superb line of OK
fords this spring.
LOPEZ STORE co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
FOR
VIM. JENNINGS Y

On a Platform to fit the Candidates
Unimpeached Integrity and Democracy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07
The lonely one in sorrow,
MRS. LUCY PALMER,

l will add a few lines to the
obituary. | feel that words can
not express our deep sorrow in the
departure of our dear friend, D.
H. Palmer. I had known him
from my childhood. l now real
ize that we have lost one of our
best friends. He was always
ready to lend a helping hand to
those in need; and had great SYM
pathy for any one in distress.
While | write these words memo
ries come to me of long ago. |
can not recall to mind one in
slant when he was not the same
to welcome his dear friends and
neighbors in his home. But now
his place is vacant. Oh, how we
miss him there! Also in the church
and Sabbath School,, where so
many years he was a faithful
member. Some day we hope to
meet him again where there will
be no more sorrow.
The God of love will sure indulge
The flowing tears, the heaving sigh,
AS his own children fall around
When tender friends and kindred die,
A TRUE FRIEND.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

February 18th, 1860, he was united
in marriage to Lucy j. Petty.
Protested faith in Christ Septem-
Der, 1855, and joined the Mission
airy Baptist Church and lived a
faithful member until his death.
He SO much enjoyed hearing the
Gospel proclaimed from the sacred
desk. The Sunday school was
his delight. He was Superinten-
dent more than twenty years;
Deacon, thirty eight years. Free
ly gave of his means for the sup
port of the Gospel. His pastor
was always welcome in his home
and at our table. He was a kind
friend to widows and orphans who
were in need. Helped them in
many ways. He never signed a
saloon petition, nor his voice or
vote was ever in favor of saloon
license. His hospitality was great.
He entertained many strangers,
and always treated them kindly.
He will be missed by many in diff
ferent ways, though no one can
know the great loss or feel the
deep sorrow of the lonely one who
is left to weep and mourn. Some
may say it is wrong for me to
weep and grieve so much. Yet |
can not think the Good Lord will
ever be angry with me while He
knows | have not the power to re-
strain the tears that fall from my
eyes almost daily. He is merci-
full and sympathizing to all who
are in need. l believe all that
has been written about our dear
one is true, yet must say in the
close that he never ~professed to
know much, nor claimed to be
any ways near perfect, which he
knew that could not be while here
in flesh. "There is none good, no
not one." He would often quote
Ephesians, chapter 2, verse s..
"For by Grace are we saved
through faith and not of your
selves. 1t is the gift of God" In
reading John, chapter II, | get
great consolation to know that
Jesus wept with the bereaved sis
ters of Lazarus. He knew of their
grief and could sympathize with
them.
The lonely one in sorrow,
Mpc TTrCV pATMEn
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-05-07

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Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
-FOUR REPORTSARE SUBMITTED
TO THE SENATE IN REGARD TO
THE BROWNSVILLE AFFRAY.
Majority Report BIames Negro Sol
diers for shooting UP" Town, but
Fails to Identify Guilty Persons.

Washington, D. C.-Reports from
the senate committee on military
affairs were presented Wednesday in
regard to the investigation of the af-
fray at Brownsville Texas, which re-
suited in the discharge without honor
of three companies of negro soldiers Of
the Twenty-fifth infantry At the same
time message was received from the
president calling attention to the fact
that the testimony taken by the com
mittee sustains his position in dis
charging the negro soldiers. He rec
ommends extension of the time for re-
enlistment of the discharged men who
might be found not to fall within the
terms of the order. There were four
reports from the committee, the ma
jority being signed by Senators War
rem, Lodge, Warner, Dupont, Talia-
ferro, Foster, Overman, Frazier and
McCreary. A minority report was
signed by Senator'S Foraker, Scott
ity report found as follows:
THAT in the opinion of the commit
tee the shooting was done by some OF
the soldiers belonging to the Twenty.
fifth infantry; that the testimony fails
to identify the particular soldier or
soldiers who participated in the af-
fray. 1t is stated that there Is con-
siderable contradiction in the testl
mony. but that taken as whole and
recOnciling 1t wherever possible 1t
proves the case outlined in the ma,
jority's decision"
The principal minority report was
presented by Senator Scott and takes
the position that it was impossible
to ascertain who did the shooting and
makes the recommendation that the
negro soldiers be restored. In addi-
tion to this minority report, Senator'S
Foraker and Bulkeley Joined in sup
Elemental report which was presented
by Senator Foraker
Foraker's report declared that the
testimony of the eye-witnesses against
the negro soldiers is not reliable and
that no motive for their alleged CON
nection with the affray had been
shown.
A supplemental report signed by
Senators Warren, Lodge, Warner and
Dupont declares that under the evil
dence it is shown that the assault
was perpetrated by members of the
battalion, but that it is reasonable to
believe that all of the soldiers were
not concerned in the commission OF
the crime, either as principals or ac-
cesSories. They recommend that il
would be justice to restore to all the
innocent men the rights which had ac-
crued to them by reason of their pre-
vious service in the army. A bill is
presented authorizing the president
within one year after the passage OF
the act to authorize the enlistment of
the men whom he may be satisfied
had no connection with the shooting
Senator Foraker included in his re-
port a bill, previously introduced,
which provides for the same general
purpose. This bill, however, would
compel the war department to accept
the enlistment of any one of the dis
charged negroes who makes oath that
he was not connectsd with the shoot
ing
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
United States and Japan.

It is absurd to say that the United
States is going to fight Japan to com.
pei her to evacuate Manchuria II
Japan lives up to the terms of the
peace treaty, which was approved by
our government among others, we
have no quarrel with her If she fails
to do so and can give no satisfactory
reason for her failure, it is matter
for all the great powers. Let us not
forget that Japan has an army of over
a million trained and seasoned fight.
ers and navy that has been tried in
war, and that any nation that attacks
her will have to fight thousands OF
miles away from her base Neithet
President Roosevelt nor Secretary
Root is insane enough to rush us into
an adventure of this kind on such
small provocation.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
Fleets in the Pacific.

Remarks in the speeches of Secre
tary Taft in New England have been
seized upon as explanatory of the bat,
tleship cruise into Pacific waters. and
as being significant of that fleets ulti-
mate destination. Mr.. Taft has said
something about the necessity for fill
ing the Oriental eye" If that be the
real purpose of the cruise it is likely
to accomplish it's object whether Rear
Admiral Evans does or does not go be-
yond San Francisco. The fleet now
at Callao consists of 16 battleships Of
the first class, among the worlds
ablest fighting craft The other feet
assembling at San Francisco to meet
the battleships comprises nine great
armored vessels, almost If not quite
equal to those under command of Ev-
ans in Peruvian waters. Then there
is the torpedo tlotilla that is in itself
very formidable aggregation.
The cruiser squadron that is as
sembling at San Francisco includes
the four armored vessels of the Penn
sylvania class, carrying armor and
armament almost equal to- those of
battleships. The other members OF
the group are almost equal in fighting
strength the squadron surprising in
power the whole American navy en-
gagged in the war with Spain. When
it combines with the two forces com
ing from the Atlantic the whole
should be ample to fill the Oriental
eye" and any other eye that may
happen to be turned in that direction.
The fleet will not then represent the
present naval strength Of the nation
not by many powerful units And we
may add that the splendid spectacle
should so fill the eye of congress as to
convince it the nation is not in need
of haste in making additions to its
force. The two battieships and aux
iliary vessels indorsed by the house
appropriations committee are suffi-
cient for the moment.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
FOR CIVIL SERVICE PENSIONS.
Chicago Newspaper Thinks United
States Has Been Remiss.

No other nation has ever been so
liberal in pensioning its soldiers as
the United States. No other nation,
either, has so neglected the applica-
ton of pension laws to civil service.
declares the Chicago Journal.
Military or naval pensions are
scarcely a matter of bounty, in most
nations. That is, the soldier or sailor
who receives pension has given its
equivalent in active service for his
country. Where the pension laws ex-
tend to the benefit of soldiers widows,
the same rule is held, and the widow
or children reap the fruits of the dead
patriots services.
In the civil service, a different rule
applies. Most civilized nations allow
their civil servants to create out of
their own earnings the pension funds
that go to widows or children. A
fixed sum is deducted from monthly
or yearly salaries for that purpose.
Thus there is no direct charge upon
taxpayers, and the government only
assumes supervision of the civil pen.
olOll lllIuS.
But even this point has not been
reached in the United States. Con.
gress has turned deaf ear to all pen.
sion proposals, except for the army or
navy. The result, as was inevitable,
is that hundreds of aged civil servants,
in the various Washington depart
ments, who have given their lives to
the government TsrYice, are now about
to be discharged.
It may be good business and good
politics to man the departments with
younger blood. But the old servants
might at least have reaped the benefit
of small retiring pensions. if the gov.
ernment had allowed them to main.
tain a pension fund out of their own
earnings.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
ADMITS SYSTEM Is BAD.
Ohio's State Treasurer Confesses that
Poor Methods of Accounting
Exist in His Office.

Columbus, O.-The state of Ohio
is ahead some $4,000 interest pay
ments for state deposits, according
to the findings of the expert account
ants that reported to the senate com
mittee investigating Treasurer Nc
Kinnon's office Wednesday.
The great discrepancies are credit
ed to the poor system of keeping ac-
counts in the state treasurer's office.
Mckinnon admitted the lack of sys-
tenn and said that he now fully real
lied what poor system 1t is.
The greatest discrepancy exists be-
tween the treasurer's cash book and
the correspondence from the banks
received along with the checks in
payment of interest on state deposits.
BY checking up these letters against
the cash book and allowing for Nc
Kinnon's per cent commission, the
accountants found the cash book
ahead $39,SS995.
The difference between the cash
book and correspondence is blamed
on the loss of some of the CORE
spondence, although as to this no
one was positive McKinnon asid he
thought he was keeping all the let
ters, but Accountant Lothman pointed
out that he surely must have lost a
good many by failure to keep them In
a good file. The difference between
the banks statements and the cash
book is credited in part to mistakes
on the part of banks and to the drop
ping out of some of them, although
Mckinnon declared that until last fall,
when one bank decided to retire, the
bank list is intact.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
ON THE ROAD.

Guests without baggage are re-
quired to pay in advance" Significant
ly remarked the new clerk at the
hotel.
How much baggage is required?' p
asked the plainly-dressed traveller,
who was signing his name in the reg
lister.
Something more than that little
old valise.''
We'll, l have 36 cars of baggage,
but it won't be here till Thursday OF
next week"
"Thirtysix cars of baggage? What
kind?"
Merely a circus and menagerie
happen to own"
20, | beg your pardon!"-Chicago
Tribune.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-03-19
An Encouraging Showing.


While but II months figures are
available, Bradstreets says that the
foreign trade record for the year so
far exceeds any corresponding period
OF earlier years as to justify the state
ment that the total of exports and inn
ports will be far larger than in any
preceding year in the history of our
commerce. The growth in the eX-
port trade has been chiefly in fin
ished products, manufacturers ma
terials and manufactures, although the
impression probably prevails that any
increase has been largely in raw nla-
terials, cotton and cereals The gain
in imports of manufactures for fur
ther use in manufacturing has also
been considerable, greater than it
should be, perhaps, considering our
own resources. Put it at least goes to
prove that the tariff is not prohibitive
as we are constantly hearing, and the
showing tends to confirm the belief
that the time is not ripe for pro-
tracted period of business depression.
Providence Tribune.