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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

her Fairgrounds where she found com
partnership. Other associates she cared
but little for, and a few hours alone
on a wave-washed shore, watching the
wild ocean pillows tossing spray aloft,
or a long ramble in a deep, silent for.
est, appealed to her far more than
parties and girlish enjoyments.
The wood-bordered road, leading
from the village to the railroad ten
miles away, was now a favorite walk
of hers. 1t was suited to her in many
ways, for it was seldom travelled; 1t
followed the sunny side of the low
mountain range back of Christmas
Cove, not a house stood along it's en-
tire way, and to add charm, a brook
kept it company, crossing and recross-
ing it for two miles. That feature was
the most especial attraction, for beds
of watercress waved beneath the
limpid waters in deep pools, punches
of flag grew along its banks, their
blue flowers bending to kiss the cur.
rent; its ripples danced in the sun
light; it's music was a tinkling mel.
ody, and these simple attractions ap.
pealed to Chip.
There was also another reason for
now choosing this byway walk. She
knew, or felt sure, that Ray would
visit Christmas Cove on his return
from the woods. He must come in the
old carryall,-about the only vehicle
ever journeying along the road,-and
now, like a brownie of the forest, she
watched until she spied it afar and
then hid in the bushes and peeped out
until it passed each day.
A curious and somewhat complex
feeling toward this young man had
also come to her. At first, like a child,
she had loved him unasked. She had
known no different. He had seemed
like a young god to her, and to cling
to him was supreme happiness. Then
had come an awakening, a conscious
ness that this freedom was not right
and must be checked. Following that
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

also-a bitter lesson-it had come to
her that she was a kind of outcast, q
child Of shame. as it were, whose orr
gin was ~despicable, and who was de.
This awakening, this new conscious.
ness, was like a black chasm in front
of her. a horror and shame combined,
and true to her nature, she fed from it
like one pursued.
But two years had changed her
views of humanity. She had learned
that money and social position did not
always win friends and respect. That
birth and ancestry were of less con
sideration than a pure mind and hon
est intentions, and that fine raiment
sometimes covered a base heart and
vile nature.
Toward the boyish lover, also, her
feelings had been altered. A little of
the old-time fondness remained, how
ever. She could not put that away.
She had tried. and tried earnestly, yet
the wildwood illusion still fingered.
She had meant, also to put him and
herself quite apart-so far, and in such
a way that she would never be found
by him. That had failed, however; he
knew where she was. He had said
that he was coming here. Most likely
he would expect to renew the old ten
der relationg; but in that he would be
disappointed. She was sure she would
be glad to see him for old times sake,
however. She would be gracious and
di4pifled, as Aunt Abby was. She
wanted to hear all about the woods
and Old Cy again, but caresses must
be forbidden. More than that, every
time she recalled how freely she had
permitted them once, she blushed and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

felt that 1t would be an effort to look
him In the face again.
But she was anxious to see how he
would appear now: whether the same
boy, with frank, open face, or a COM
handing. self-possessed man.
And so each pleasant afternoon she
strolled up this byway road. When
the ancient carryall was sighted, she
hid and watched until passed.
But Captain Mix, its driver, also had
observing eyes,. He knew her now as
far as he could see her. Is every one
in the village did, and he soon noticed
her unusual conduct. He also watched
along the wayside where she left it,
and slyly observed her peeping out
from some thicket. Just why this odd
proceeding happened time and again,
he could not guess, and not until a
strange young man alighted from the
train one day and asked to be left at
the home of Mrs. Abby Bemis, did it
dawn on him.
Then he laughed. Friend O. Aunt
Abby, I 'spose?" he inquired in his
Yankee fashion, after they had started.
NO" answered Ray, frankly, 81 have
eve re- the lady. l know some one
who is living with her, however. A
Miss Mc-Raymond, mean"
Captain Mix glanced at him, his eyes
twinkling. so ye're 'quainted with
Vera, be ye," he responded. wal
ye're lucky" Then as curiosity grew
he added, known her quite a spell.
hev ye?"
But Ray was discreet. ooh, three or
four years." he answered nonchalantly
Il knew her when she lived in Green.
vale" Then to check the stage drivers
curiosity, he added, "She was only a
little girl, then, l presume she has
changed since.
She's a purity good-lookin' gal now
asserted Captain Mix, "but middlin'
odd in her ways. Not much on gal
livantin' round wi young folks, but go
in to school stiddy n roamin' round
the woods when she amt. Purity big
gal to be goin' to school she is. | cal
late her arly eddication must "a been
sorter neglected. Mebbe We know
bout it," and once more this persist
ent Yankee glanced at his companion
But Ray was too loyal to the little
girl he loved to discuss her further.
and made no answer. Instead, he be-
gan inquiries about Christmas Cove
and as they logged on mile after mile.
he learned all that was to be known OF
that quiet village. When they had
reached a point some three miles from
it, a kindly thought came to the driver
IF Vera amt 'spectin' ye," he said
"mebbe ye'd like to s'prise her. If sc
be it, we kin. She's most allus out
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
DOCTOR SAID "UsE cUTEcuRA'
In Bad Case of Eczema on Child
Disease Had Reached a Fearful
State-His Order Resulted
in Complete Cure.

when | was small I was troubled
with eczema for about three months.
1t was all over my face and covered
nearly all of my head. 1t reached
such a state that it was just a large
scab all over, and the pain and itching
were terrible. l doctored with an able
physician for some time and was then
advised by him to use the Cuticura
Remedies which I did and | was en-
tirely cured. l have not been bothered
with it since. l used Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment but do not
know exactly how much was used to
complete the cure. l can safely say
that Cuticura did a lot for me. Miss
Anabel Wilson, North Branch, Mica,
Oct. 20. 1907"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

But now something unexpected hap
pened, for after the carryall passed
her hiding spot, Ray, brown and stall
wart, leaped out. The carryall drove
on, and she saw him returning and
scanning the bushes.
She was caught. fairly and squarely.
One instant she hesitated, then, blush
ing rose-red, emerged from the unde%
growth.
And now came another capture, for
with a Chip, my darling" Ray sprang
forward, and although she turned
away, the next moment she was
clasped in his arms.
In vain she struggled. In vain she
writhed and twisted. In vain she
pushed him away and then covered her
blushing face.
Love, fierce and eager, could not be
Illus opposed. All her pride, anger, re-
sentiment, shame, and intended cold
ness were as so many straws, for
despite her struggles, he pulled her
hands aside and kissed her again and
again.
my darling" he exclaimed at last,
SAY you forgive me; say you love me;
say it now!"
Then, as she drew away, he saw her
eyes were brimming with tears.
81 won't" she said, 81 hate" but
his lips cut the sentence in two, and it
was never finished.
Il did to hate you" she de-
clared once more, covering her face,
but Ii can't"
mo, you can't" he asserted eagerly,
"fOr | won't let you. You promised to
love me once, and now you've got to,
for life"
And she did.
When the outburst of emotion had
subsidized and they strolled homeward,
Chip glanced shyly up at her lover.
why did you pounce on me SOP"
she %queried; why didn't you ask me.
flrst?"
my DEAR" he answered, "a wise
man kisses the girl first, and asks her
afterwards" Then he repeated the
offense.
And now what a charming summer
of sweet illusion and castle-building
followed for the lovers! How Aunt
Abby smiled benignly upon them, quite
content to accord ample chance for
| wooing! How many blissful, dreamy
hours they passed or lonely wave
washed cliffs, while the marvel of love
was discussed! How its wondrous
magic opened a new world whose
walks were f1ower-decked, whose sky
was ever serene, where lilies bloomed,
birds sang, sea winds whispered of
an adored queen! How all the shame
and humiliation of her past life faded
away and joy supreme entered on the
azure and golden wings of this new
morning! Even Old Cy swas almost
forgotten; the spites, Old Tomah, and
Tins Place quite SO; and all hope, all
joy, all protection, and all her future
centered in the will and wishes OF this
Prince Perfect.
Blind and foolish" I hear some fair
critic say. Yes, more than that, almost
idiotic; for selfish mar never pursues
unless forced to do SO, and an object
of worship once possessed, is but a
summer flower.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
CHAPTER XxXiIi.-Continued.

And then while she, thus lone and
lonesome, was putting away books,
states, ink-bottles and all the badges
of her servitude, Chip, without knock
ing, walked in.
How they first exclaimed, then en-
braced, then kissed, and then repeat
ed it while each tried to wink the
tears away, and failed; how they sat
hand in hand in that dingy, smoke
Drowned room with its knife-hacked
benches, unconscious of the chill, while
Chip told her story; and how, just as
the last rays of the setting sun flashed
from the icicles along it's caves, they
left it, still hand in hand, was but an
episode such as many a schoolgirl can
recall.
Of the few friends Greenvale held
for Chip, none seemed quite so neal
and dear as Miss Phinney, and none
lived longer in her memory. They
had been for many months not teacher
and pupil, but rather two sisters, con-
fiding, patient, and tender. Life swept
them apart. They might never meet
again, and yet, so long as both lived,
never would those school days be for
gotten.
With Sunday came Chips most graf
flying experience, perhaps, for her ar
rival was now known by the entire viii
lage and the fact that she was an
heiress as well. Her fortune (also
known was considered almost fabu-
lous according to Greenvale standards,
and when Chip with Angie entered the
church porch, it was crowded with
people waiting to receive them. Chip,
OF course, now well clad and we'll
poised. was once more the cynosure of
all eyes except when the pastor prayed.
At the close Of service a score, most
of whom she knew by sight only, wait
ed to greet her and shake hands with
her in the porch. The parson hurried
down the aisle to add his smile and
hand clasp, and, all in all, it was a
most gratifying reception.
And here and now, let no carping
critic say it was all due to that bank
account, but rather a country towns
expression Of respect and good will to-
ward n whom they felt deserved it.
That 1t all pleased Angie, goes with
out saying. That Chip well deserved
this v~indication, no one will question:;
and when her visit ended and she de-
parted, no one, not even Miss Phin-
ney, missed her more than Angie.
Only n thread of regret wove it.
self into Chips feelings as she rode
away with Uncle Joe, whose horses
were now decked properly for this i'm
portant event. She had received a
most cordial reception on all sides
almost a triumph of good will. Her
gifts had brought an o~ft-repeated
chorus of thanks and a few tears. On
all sides and among all she had been
welcome, eve receiving a call ana
words of praise from Parson Jones.
She was a nobody no longer; instead,
a somebody whom all delighted to
honor and commend.
But the one whose motherly pride
would have been most gratified, she
for whom Chips heart yearned for
oftenest, would never know 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

this way n curislike, hides fore l get
long whar she is. If I see her to-day,
n We want to, I'll drop We clus by n
let ye."
And so it came to pass.
Chip, as usual, had followed her oft
taken walk or this pleasant May after
noon. When the carryall was sighted
also, as usual, she had hidden herself.
With beating heart she saw two occu-
pants this time, and looking out of her
laurel screen, she saw that one was
Ray.
Then she crouched lower. The mo-
ment she had waited for had come.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
Got Tired of Falling Into Water and
Sought Protection.

One of our men selling insurance
tells of an instance where a special
manifestation and a moving Of the
spirit and the flesh were necessary to
make a New Madrid man take out a
policy, says an insurance man In the
st. Louis t-Dispatch. He had a
place on the river bank below the
town. His little shack was perched
on a bluff which jutted far out over
the water. There had been a good
many landslides down there, caused
by the disintegration of the bank. The
agent sighted the shack the first thing
when he made the town and that after
noon he went up there to talk bust
ness There was nothing doing. The
old fellow was a ~fatalist and he didn't
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
CHAPTER xxxlv.

With the birds and flowers once
more returning to Christmas Cove,
came outdoor freedom for Chip again.
Like the wood-nymph she was In char
acter and taste, the wild, rock-bound
coast outside and the low, wooded
mountain enclosing this village were
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
Why He Kicked.

Stella-My fiance refused to let me
take charge of a booth at the church
fair last week.
Mabel-What were you going to
I'll?
Stella-Kisses at a quarter apiece.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
Trv Murine Eve Remedy

For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes.
Murine Doesn't Smart-Soothes Eye Pain.
All Druggists Sell Murine at Scots. The 4S
Page Book in each Pkg. is worth Dollars
in every home. Ask your Druggist.
Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

Without labor there is no arriving
at rest, nor without fighting can the
victory be reached. - Thomas a
kempis,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in.
hammation, allays pain, cur wind collie. Csc q bottle,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

Smokers have to call for Lewis Single
Binder cigar to get it. Your dealer or
Lewis Factory, Peoria. Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
Save the Babies.

INFANT MORTALITY is something highth. We can hardly realize that Of
all the children born in civilized countries twenty-five per cent, or nearly
o%ne-quareE die before they reach one year; t~hrtySeVen per cent, OF more
than onethrd, before they are five, and one-half before they are fifteen!
We do not hesitate to say that a timely use Of Casoria would save ma
j0Hy dthese precious lives. Neither do we hesitate to say that many Of these
and soothing s1ups sold for chldrens complaints contain more or less opium, or
morphine. They are in considerable quantities. deadly poisons. In any quantity
they stupefy, retard circulation and lead to CongestonS, sickness, death. Cashria
operates exactly the reverse, but you must see that it bears the signature Of
Chas. q. Fletcher Castona causes the blood to circulate properly, opens the
pores Of the skin and alays fever.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

Success often depends upon utIiiz-
ing the mistakes of others.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09

No mar on earth is rich enough to
enjoy paying taxes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
VERY GOOD REASON.

Father-1 told you not to 80 with
that boy.
Bobby-I had to, father, cause he
bad hold of my hair!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-09
Letters from Prominent Physicians
addressed to ChaS. H. Fletcher.

~ a r. Feeler' OF . L LOUIS, NO. says: i have prescribed your Casorha
in many cases and have always found it an efficient and speedy remedy"
DR.. 3. Down, of Philadelphia, Pa, says: 6" have prescribed your Cas-
toria in my practice for many years with great satisfaction to myself and
benefit to my patients"
DR.. Edward Parrish, Of Brooklyn, N. Y, says: "I have used your Cas-
torla in my own household with good results, and have advised several
patients to use it for its mild laxative effect and freedom from harm"
DR.. =. B. Elliott CT New York City, says: Having during the past six
years prescribed your CaEora for infantle stomach disorders, | most
heartily commend it's use. The formula contains nothing deeterious
to the most delicate of children"
Dr. c. G. Srrague, of Omaha, Neb, says: "Your Castoria is an ideal
medicine for children, and l frequently prescribe it. While / do not advo-
cate the indiscriminate use of proprietary medicines, yet Castoria is an
exception for conditions which arise in the care of children"
DR.. J.. A. Parker, Of Kansas City, Mo, says: "Your Castoria holds the
esteem Of the medical profession in a manner held by no other proprie-
tay preparation. II is a sure and reliable medicine for infants and chill.
dren. In fact it is the universal household remedy for infantne ailments"
DR.. Fl. F. Merrill, of Augusta, Me, says: "Castoria Is one of the very
finest and most remarkable remedies for infants and children. In my
opinion your Castora has saved thousands from an early grave, I can
furnish hundreds Of testimonials from this locality as to its efficiency
and merits"
DR.. Norman M. Geer, of Cleveland, Ohio. says: During the last twelve
years l have frequently recommended your Castoria as one of the best
preparations OF the kind, being safe in the hands of parents and very eff.
fectVe in relieving chidrens disorders, while the ease with which such
a pleasant preparation can be administered is a great advantage"
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
In Land FRAUD CASES
Two Of the Accused Men Con-
victed and Two Acquitted.
JURY OUT SEVENTY. HOURS
John A. Benson, a Western Millionaire
Land Owner, Together With Henry
P. Dimond, are Freed.

Washington, d.. Guilty, Freder-
lex "A. Hyde; Joost H. Schneider Not
guilty, john A.. Benson, Henry P. Di-
mond
This was the verdict rendered by a
jury in the criminal court here in the
case OF the trial of these four men,
all westerners, one of them, Benson,
a millionaire real estate operator, for
alleged conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent out Of valuable lands in the
far west. The jury was out seventy
hours.
Benson and Dimond We're acquitted
on all of the forty-two counts in the
indictment. Hyde and Schneider were
convicted on all but ten Of the counts.
Benson and Dimond were Immediately
released from custody All four men
have been under $4,000 bail. Hyde's
bail was increased under the jury's
verdict to $4,000 and Schneider's to
$12,500.
The jury had engaged in one Of the
most protracted deliberations over a
verdict on record here in federal cases.
The verdict was the second report the
jury had made in the case; on the pre-
vious occasion disagreement being
announced. Judge Stafford had then
instructed them to again retire in an
effort to reach common agreement,
and, in the intervening hours, several
of the jurors changed their votes, with
the resulting verdict All the defend
ants had confidently expected disagree
ment OF acquittal, and had made plans
for departing from the CITY
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
GEORGIA'S PROPERTY
Valued at $699, 1868 an In
crease Of So, OO4,34O.
REPORT OF COMPTROLLER
Public Utilities Increase $32,725,9e5
Revision Of Revenue System is
Recommended.


The annual report for 1907 Of the
comptroller general of the state, Hon
CRADLE William A. Wright, has been
completed and is i'm the hands of the
state printer.
Of the first Importance is the asses
sed valuation of the entire property
in the state. which for the year
amount to $699,536.879. For the pre-,
ceding year, 1906, the valuation was
1927 ,532, $50, thus showing an increase
for 1907 over 1905 of $72,004,940.
Referring to receipts and disburse-
!, ments for the year, the report shows
that on January 1, 1907, there was in
the treasury of the state the sum of
1904, 440:03, that during the year the
state received from all sources $4,-
S13,76483, making the total amount
to be accounted for 81. 618, 209.76. The
disbursements during The year were
$4,707, 469.59, leaving a balance in the
treasury on January 1, 1903, Of $780,
740.17.
The negro citizens of the state
showed an increase in taxable proper
ty during the year of more than two
! millions Of dollars, the figures being
for 1907, $25,904,822; for 1905, $23,750,-
1903; increase, $2,154,713. 1t is pointed
out by the comptroller general that
the negroes of the state have increas-
ed their property holdings since 1880
more than four hundred per cent, the
returns for that year having been So
764,293.
An interesting feature of the report
shows that city and town lands have
shown a larger proportionate increase
in value than farming and wild lands.
The figures are, for the city and town
lands, valuation in 1907, $3.50, 77O,647;
in 1906, 1854, 1855. For farming
and wild lands, valuation in 1907,
$169,373,284; in 1906, $159,455,040.
The insurance business Of the state
also shows a healthy gain, the gross
premium income from life, fire. as.
sessmenu and industrial companies
having gained in 1907 nearly one mil
lion dollars over 1906 The figures
are, gross income from premiums
from all sources for 1907, $13,929,133,-
61 for 1905, $12,969, 97O.12. Increase
OF 1907 over 1906, 1859, 1884
Comptroller General Wright urgent
~ recommends a thorough revision of
the entire revenue system of the state.
Special attention is called to what
is termed invisible personal property,
such as notes, accounts, stocks, bonds
and chooses !. in action" 1t is tsated
that such property constitutes a very
large part of the wealth of tie state.
while but an inconsiderable part OF
it is ever returned for taxation.
Regarding the county boards, atten-
ton is called to the necessity for uni
forniity in taxing, and it is stated that
such can be accomplished only by uni
form boards.
The Lee County journal. (Leesburg, Ga.) 1904-19??, 1908-06-26
-
NEWSY PARAGRAPHS.

Twenty passengers were injured,
one fatally and several seriously, In
an accident on the Meadyille and Cam
bridge Springs street car line near
BakerstoWn, Pa.
The Coney Island Jockey clSb,
which conducts the meeting at Sleeps
head Bay, gave out the following an
nouncement: THE Coney Island Jock
ey club greatly regrets being obliged
to reduce added money so per cent for
all Enclosed races at the coming June
meeting. The program for stake races
will not be changed, and the added
money in these events will not be re-
duced"
A Municipal fasteur institute,
where victims Of dogs or other ami
mails whose bites produce rabies can
be cared for at cost or at the city's ex-
pense, is proposed by Chicago alder
man, who has prepared an ordinance
providing for the institution. The
funds for its support are to come from
the dog license fees, which last year
amounted to s61,50O.