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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

a United States marshal. and not to
be dictated to by you. or anybody else
around here" bluffed Murray. MY pa
pers are in my pocket. and are going
to stay there. It'll take more than
you or your friends can do to make pe
show them"
Then you refuse TO show your au-
thority for this high-handed proceed
ing?" queried the self-styled magis-
trate.
You can just bet that l do" was
Murray's emphatic rejoinder.
The oficious inquirer stepped back
a few PAGES and called three Of the
gang into consultation. This action
left but three men standing by the
horses, and Murray called to them
sharply.
Let loose those horses" he cried.
A derisive laugh was the sole re-
Spouse, and bending forward swiftly
the detective took careful aim with
his revolver and pressed the trigger.
A loud report and squirt of flame. into
the shadows followed, the two horses
snorted and reared wildly as the bull
lets Kissed by their ears, and, plunging
fiercely, tore loose from the OBTAINING
hands on their brides and few down
the road at a headlong gallop. Muir
ray caught the reins, laughing tri-
umphantly, while Dutch Peter sat
firmly on the raging prisoner.
From the darkness behind came a
medley of oaths and yells of fury, re-
volvers cracked sharply and several
bullets whizzed harmlessly over the
heads Of the fugitives, But the horses
had swung smoothly into their stride
and were racing rapidly away. Murray
headed them for st. AIMS, giving
them full rein, and they sped through
the night like swallows bound for
home. In the bottom of the wagon
Dutch Peters human cushion yelled
and howled frantically, struggling to
free himself, and calling on his friends
to follow and STAY his captors. Weary.
ing of the incessant clamor, Murray
finally resolved to gag his noisy cap
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

senger than he promptly fell upon and
held him down. A sharp click fol-
lowed as Murray snapped the steel
handouts ON his prisoners wrists, and
in almost the same instant reached
behind and snatched a revolver from
Drinkwater's hip pocket.
BY this time the kidnapped man, hay-
ing in some measure recovered from
the strangling effects of Murray's
grip, found his voice again and sent
forth a hoarse yell for help. 1t was
responded to by a rush OF men from
the saloon, a couple of whom seized
the horses heads while two others drew
revolvers and advanced t~hreateningly
toward the occupants of the wagon.
They were confronted by cleaning
steel tubes leveled in deadly aim by
the steady hands of the detective and
deputy.
The first man that moves a step
forward dies said Murray's deep
voice, and the would-be assailants
halted abruptly.
The bartender made his appearance
with a light, and was greeted with a
| 3huckle of delight by the i~rrepressible
Dutch Peter.
Tank you, kint frient," cried the
cheerful deputy. Nov, | kin see to
shoot goot."
His frank avowal of gratitude was
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

tive, fearing lest he might rouse the
entire village when they arrived at
their destination, and accomplished
the feat with the aid of a stout hand
kerchief, while the amiable Drink
water snarled, snapped and bit like
a mad dog during the operation.
In the dead of night the wagon
pulled up in front Of the hotel at st.
AIMS, with %fagged-out horses painting,
wet. and dropping. Drinkwater, still
raging, refused obstinately to walk,
and was carried kicking and swearing
by the detective and his comrade into
a back room of the hotel to wait for
the Chicago train. So far luck had
favored Murray wonderfully, but he
had passed through too many adverse
experiences In the course Of his off
cial career to think of congratulating
himself until the journey was ended
and the prisoner safe inside the stone
walls Of a cell. From what he had
already seen of Mr.. Badly Drinkwa.
ter's friends he knew them to be men
, who would not lightly relax their eff.
forts to free him from the clutches of
the law. That they would follow in
rapid pursuit as soon as they could OBJ
tain the means of transportation the
detective felt certain. and 1t behooved
him to devise some means Of defense
in case the avengers arrived before the
train left for Chicago. Leaving the
prisoner in charge of his worthy as
sistant, he sought the presence Of the
landlord, whom he addressed with due
official gravity.
Il am a United States marshal" said
Murray, and have an important pris.
oner in charge. A gang of his friends
are on my trail and likely to arrive
here at any moment. ! won't give
him up, and as l don't suppose you
want to buck against the govern.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

ment. the best thing you can do is 70
bar your doors and refuse them admis.
sion when they come"
The boniface was visibly impressed.
Il don't care to be drawn into no
shooting affair" he said. gloomily;
but II things are as you say. / reckon
I'll have to tell 'em to stay out
doors"
Murray nodded CURLY, and stood
watching as the other proceeded to Sc
cure the doors. Hardly had the last
bolt shot into place when the hoof.
beats of furiously galloping horses re-
sounded on the road without, coming
to a halt before the hotel. The riders
dismounted and raped impatiently on
the door. Receiving no response, they
beat hercely on the panels and a
couple of revolver shots rang through
the stiffness of the night. A clamor
OF angry voices ensued.
None Of this skulking, landlord
they shouted. "Open this door in the
name of the law, or We'll break il
down. We are officers. and won't
stand for any foolishness,"
A third and fourth shot followed this
imperious demand, and the landlord
began to quake in his shoes.
Looks like I'll have to let 'em in
he said, alphabetically, to Murray. I'll
l don't they'll bust my door and you'll
be none the better off in the long
rum"
Murray eyed him grimly. "Suit
yourself" he responded. IF there's
anyone killed here, you'll be held re
sponsible."
The landlord turned and began tc
unbar the door with trembling hands
Murray walked back to the room con
tanning the prisoner, and satisfied him
self that the door of the chamber II
question was securely fastened. Then
drawing his revolver, he returned t.
the main entrance and stood waiting
AS the big door swung back the three
foremost of those who were outside
staggered over the threshold. Before
a fourth could enter Murray closed thu
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
OLD soAkERs
Get Saturated with Caffeine.

When a person has used coffee for a
number Of years and gradually de-
clined In health, it is time the coffee
should be left off In order to see wheth-
er or not that has been the cause Of
the trouble.
A lady in Huntsville, Ala, says she
used coffee for about 40 years, and for
the past 20 years was troubled with
stomach trouble.
Il have been treated by many physi-
clans but all in vain. Everything failed
to perfect a cur I was FRUSTRATED for
some time, and came near dying. When
| recovered sufficiently to partake Of
food and drink ! tried coffee again and
it soured my stomach.
7 finally concluded coffee was the
cause of my troubles and stopped u.s.
ing 1t. I tried tea and milk in its
place, but neither agreed with me then
/ commenced using Postum. I had ii
properly made and it was very pleas
ing to the taste.
Il have now used 1t four months, and
my health Is SO greatly improved that
! a eat almost anything l want and
can sleep well, whereas, before, I suf-
fered for years with insomnia.
Il have found the cause OF my trou-
bles and a way to get rid Of them.
You can depend upon 1t / appreciate
Postum"
There's a Reason Read ''The Road
10 Wellville." in pkgs.
Ever read the nbove letter. A new
one appears from time to time. Trhev
are genuine, true, and a Of hnms1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

rewarded by a volley of choice bias
phemy from the man in charge of the
lamp, which was interrupted by Muir
rays voice.
Stand back from those horses, you
fellows" ordered the detective.
"And who the devil are you, to give
us folks orders?" roared the man who
resembled the prisoner. Think we're
such blasted fools as to let you come
kidnapin' our pal and a-carryin' Of him
off without maxim a move to help
him? That kind of game don't go here,
and don't you forget it."
Since you want to know SO bad,
I'm a United States marshal from
Chicago, and have a warrant for this
man." responded Murray, coolly.
Get a magistrate then, boys, and
make him show his authority" shout
ed the leader of the gang.
Don't believe him; he's a liar and
amt got no warrant" howled the
prisoner from where he sat, with
Dutch Peters muscular arm around
him. They're a pair Of damned
frauds, fellows, that's all they are
Shoot EN- down, boys; don't let EN-
take me away to murder me-"
At this juncture a man Of more i'm
portant bearing than the others of the
crowd emerged from the back room o.
the saloon and walked toward the wa
gon cautiously. He was promptly
halted by Murray when he had ap
preached within four feet Of the We
hicle.
"Stand right where you are" com
manded the detective, harshly. Now
who are you, and what do you want?'
I'm a magistrate, and demand tina
you show me your papers, before
permit you to take that man away,
was the reply.
you may be a magistrate, but In
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
WNHERES THAT JKlRT YOU JAID
WANTED TO CEE NE?

door again and shot the bolts into
their sockets. He covered the new
corners with his gun.
Keep your hands in front of you"
he said, sternly, land don't make any
funny moves"
They obeyed the mandate in silence,
glancing uncomfortably at the second
revolver which Murray had brought
into view and was holding in his left
hand.
Now, who are you fellows, and what
is your business here?" he continued,
harshly. Speak quick and let me
know what you want
I'VE are officers, and want to see
your authority for holding the pris-
oner you have" replied one Of the
trio.
i've been asked that question by
a busybody n ce before tonight" re-
torted Murray, "and I'll give you the
same answer he got. I'm a United
States marshal from Chicago, with a
warrant from the United States court
for my prisoner, and I'm not obliged
to show my authority to county con
stables, bailiffs, or anybody else"
AS Murray concluded his crisp
speech a loud yell came from the room
where the prisoner was confined. 1t
was the voice Of the indignant Drink
water, who had evidently managed to
get rid Of his gag for the time being.
Hey, you fellows he shrieked,
why don't you turn loose with your
shootin' irons and blow the heads of
these internal kidnapers? Dye call
yerselves pals Of mine, to see me taken
away like a dog? Do something, blast
your souls; don't stand chinnin' all
night, Or"
The voice ceased abruptly and a
mufied growl succeeded. 1t sounded
! as though the watchful deputy had re.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

Another Woman Cured
Christiana, suffered from
the worst form of female trouble SO
that at times 1 thought I could not
live, and my nerves were in a dreadful
condition. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound cured me, and made
me feel like a different woman. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth its weight in gold to suffering
women."-MRs. MARY WooD, REDS.
If you belong to that countless army
of women who suffer from some form
of female ills, don't hesitate to try
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from roots and herbs.
For thirty years this famous remedy
has been the standard for all forms Of
female ills, and has cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
such ailments as displacements, fbroid
tumors, liberation, Inflammation, If.
regularities, backache, and nervous
prostration.
IfyOu want special advice write
fOrittOMrs. Pinkham,L Lynn, Mass.
1t is free and always helpful.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

Is miles from Belgrade, he was sew
eral times saluted by persons whom
they met.
On arriving at the town itself they
were met by the subprefect and police
superintendent, who tremendously es-
corted them to the subprefecture,
where they were entertained to dinner
and treated as persons Of distinction.
A continental mayor was completely
hoaxed a few weeks ago by an auda-
cious. bogus royalty This municipal
disnitary was the mayor Of another
place In servia, to whose town a visit
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

OF the crown prince had been arranged.
The occasion was, however, antici-
pated by an enterprising soldier who
resembled him, and succeeded In palm
ing himself of as the heir to the
throne, and greatly enjoyed the right
royal manne In which he was Toasted
and entertained.
OF all people in the world, Mr..
Henry Laubouchere is reported to
have once accepted without demur the
exalted role Of emperor.
BY a mere coincidence he happened
to land at Vera Cruz on the actual
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
Sailing a diamond Mine.

Howard Dubois, the noted mining
engineer, told a good story to the
Tech men recently, illustrating the
art" of sailing a diamond mine. The
story was told of a man in South
Africa who, while walking one day
over his property. suggested that they
assay some Of the soil.
In the search that ensued eight
rough diamonds were found and offers
began to fly through the air at a rapid
rate for the land. when the hosts wife
called out to her husband: why.
John, where are the other two?" The
sequel Of the story was left to the
Observation-Disclosures Record.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
Fairgrounds in Boston.

Boston women established the first
playground in 1862. Last year there
were eight, and nearly $4,000 was ex.
pended, or about 81 for each child, a
very cheap price for tho amount OF
good obtained. The Playground league
Is the nam of the society of the play
ground boys themselves. who wear
buttons and discipline all bad boys,
thus making the government easy
enough for those in charge. Not the
least important result of the play
grounds in that city is said to be that
involved in the self-goyernment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

throughout Span, and it then trans
pired that the pseudo prince ordinarily
answered to the name of Joseph Con
guy, and that he was a native Of Glib
raltar.
A few weeks later a somewhat sim
liar story was reported from Belgrade,
From this 1t would seem that the
crown prince Of Servia had a double
who was of the grade Of corporal In
the army.
The doubles name was Michael sTrt-
founovich. and one day while travelling
with o companion to Obrenovatz, about
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
JOKE ON MUNICIPAL OFFICERS

deavored to communicate by wireless
telegraphy with British warships.
Newspaper men were sent to inter-
view him, and he was feted and hon
ored all round.
His princely career, however. was
brought to an abrupt end at Toledo,
but not until he had lunched with the
archbishop and borrowed 9 sum Of
money from him.
His arrest caused quite 4 sensation
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

Some time ago an office boy, answer
ing the telephone for the first time in
his life, and not knowing how to use
it, was told that when the bell rang
he was to answer it.
When, therefore, he heard it ring, he
picked up the receiver and shouted:
Hello, who's there?"
The answer came back: I'm 105."
go on" said the boy. Its time
you were dead"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

day on which the Inflated Emperor
Macmillan of Mexico was expected
to arrive. When a body Of cavalry
drew UP to act as his escort Labby
quickly tumbled to the situation, and.
without q murmur, allowed himself to
be conducted with great pomp and
circumstances to the capital. Not I'm
til arriving there did he condescend to
explain that a mistake had been made.
-Pearson's Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach the dis
eased portion OF the ear. There is only one WY to
cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies.
Deafness is caused by an lnfiamed condition OF the
mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this
tube Is infiamed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed. Deaf
ness Is the result. and unless the Inflammation cn be
taken out and this tube restored to its normal c0ndi-
tion, hearing will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out OF ten are caused by Catarrh, which Is nothing
but an infamed condition OF the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case Of
Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot be cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F.. ]. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c,
Take Uauia Family pills for cnnstination.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

q lOHS blHl6. DOC-
tors had failed to
help me. Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vereta-
BILE Compound was
recommended and
I decided to try it.
1t cured mytrouble
and made me well
and strong, SO that
lean do all myown
work" Mrs. JOS
EPH HALL, Bards-
@n- R-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

Pain and swelling seldom indicate in
ternal organic trouble. They are usually
the result of local cold or inflammation
which can be quickly removed by a little
Hamlins Wizard Oil. Try and see.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
And Saves Time.

"He lets his wife do just as she
pleases."
Nothing startling about that"
"No; but he does it without an argu-
ment."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

A mans religion never dies SO long
as he uses the golden rule in measur-
ing his actions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06

Most of the stars in the theatrical
armament + merely skyrockets.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RCHIBALD DRINKWATER
of Owen Sound was a
man well known to the
country folk in the prov.
ince of Ontario. Canada.
His business was that Of
a travelling nurseryman,
and he drove from county
to county calling upon the
farmers with the object of
selling them trees and
fancy shrubbery. He was
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
MADE
WELLAND
STRONG
By Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

B~ardstown, Ky.-"I suffered from
ulcerationand Observation-Disclosures
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-05-06
Early Experiences.

Sold by Druggists. 75c,
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-19
Recorded in a Few Stocks Yesterday
Profit Taking Sales Were
Being Pushed.

r New York, Sept. lS.-The action of
the stock market today accentuated
the impression that profit taking sales
were being pushed by some large
operators. The striking advances in
a few stocks did not extend to the
general list, the pressure to sell being
sufficient to hold back advances and
depress some of the conspicuous
stocks, a The interior requirements
for crop moving money is certain to
increase, and the rising rates of in
terest in the foreign market presages
further advances in all money MAJ
are being sent here from the interior
for purposes of speculation to encour-
age holders of stocks to await next
weeks expected increase in demand.
The market closed decidedly unset,
tied. The bank statement disclosed
that the actual addition of something
over a million dollars to the cash
holdings OF clearing house institutions
had resulted from the attraction OF
the weeks higher money rates. The
pi incipal factor in the addition of IS,
955,950 to the surplus reserve how,
ever, was the drastic curtailmnt of the
loan account. which was reduced 49,
2G5, 400 for the week. This exceeds
any decrease for week ever reparted
under the old average system OF com
putations, and constitutes new rec
ord for weekly loan contraction. The
$5,242,500 increase in the average
loans of institution outside of the
clearing house proves that the trust
companies are taking over loans from
the banks.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-19
NEW YORK GRAIN.

New York. Sept 1S.--WHEAT--Re
ceipts 100000; spot dull; No. ? red
s109 nominal elevator: No, 2 red
Iii nominal fob. atioat. There was
very little feature to the wheat mar
ket this morning. Trade was light,
fluctuations narrow and the tendency
owing to the good weather, liberal re
eeipts and the lack of bun support.
The last prices were nearly hct net
'ower; September $1.10A;r December
t.0Gh.
CORN-Receipts 11,375; exports 3,
100; spot easy; No. 2 old 7Sl2 nomi-
lal elevator. and 1917 nominal deliv
cred No. new GGta fob. affoat The
option market was weaker in Septem-
Ter in New York owing to nanipula-
lion, closing 1ac lover with the later
positions unchanged; September 7G;
December IT'S.
OATS-Receipts 20 900 epot dull;
mixed 41h642c: natural white A.
As; clipped white 43m4S.
The Cairo bulletin., 1909-09-19
FURTHER ADVANCES WHEAT WAS DULL
Throughout the Session Yesterday
Sentiment Bearish-Corn and
Oats Weak.

Chicago, Sept, l--r LOUR.- Firm,
winter patents $4Go65.0o; straights
4.30m4.SG; spring patents not oroted
straigsts t4.55@4T5; bakers goo 1850.
WHEAT. Extreme dizziness pre-
vailed throughout the session today
AMI the sentiment WIS bearish. Lib
eraI receipts in the northwest and
the present favorable weather in that
section We're thechief factors con
tributing to the weak undertone.
Prices moved within narrow range
Closed easy, 1sMA to 1ac lower. =
No. , red $10S@1,Go1a; No. ) red
|1.9301.07; No. 2 hard 1.o3M Los, No.
8 hard 1.0om103; December opened
9s14 m9Sss high 1874 low 9S
closed 9SA m9S3s. September 1919
CORN-Increased offerings prompt
ed considerable selling in all deliv
cries, resulting in slight weakness al
day. Trading was quiet and the de
mand for cash grain slack. Closed
easy. hM1 lower,
No. 2 68a4 m69; No. white GSa q
GO; No. 2 yellow 69m69h No. ; 6SA
No. 8 white GSA No. 3 yello-' GO
December opened G1ssGGo& Gto7s
high Go& NG0M; low 6ol2; close
601b @G0as; September 6SA.
OATS--Weak, owing to realizins
| by local holders. Cash horses re
ported greatly increased acceptances
in the country and falling off II
the shipping dem~ I'D. Closed eas'
/ asmla to &c Oliver.
No. 37A; No. 2 white alMilR
No. 37ta; No, ) white $4,000
standard 40s4 m41h Dec opened a
| m401a high 4o1s; Low saA close
s9ss 039A September 397s.