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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25

I
the vagrant class Is so largely re-
cruited, are brought into existence
by many other causes than occa-
sional depressions in business.
"There is at all times a reserve
of labor, which may, in the nature
of the case, be only casually en-
ployed. Chas. Booth is but one of
many students to observe that the
modern system os industry will
not work without some unem-
ployed margin-some reserve of
labor. The cost to society of this
unemployed, or casually Employ
ed, reserve is vagransy and its ac-
companying vices"
On page 20 of the same book l
read as follows:
SIN the last census the number
found to be unemployed at some
time during the year was 6, 40S,-
1854. or 22.3 per cent of all the work.
ers over ten years of age engaged
in gainful occupations. Thirty
nine per cent of the male workers
employed, or 2,069,546 persons,
were idle from four to six poonths
of the year.
"These figures are for the coun-
try as whole, and for all indus
tries, including agriculture. In
manufacturing alone the unem-
ployed arose to 27.2 per cent of all
the workers. In the industrial
towns, such as Haverhill, New
Bedford and Fall River, the irreg-
ularity of employment was even
greater. In these towns from 33
to SO per cent of the workmen were
idle during some part of the year.
This uncertainty of employment
is not peculiar to Massachusetts.
In every industrial community the
same insecurity of livelihood due
to irregularity Of employment
exists"
The knowledge of these figures
and statistics, and many hundreds
more, that go to prove my conten-
ton, ! plead in defense of my dis
position to "jump onto" people
who harshly criticise the rag-tag
and the bobtail of The human race. |
And palsied be my hand when |
take not up the pen in their de-
Tense. AS to brains, may God
help me to use what brain power |
have to the welfare of my fellow
men. | have ample statistics to
prove that the "dregs" of society |
are the legitimate product of So
ciety, as at present organized.
The vagrant, the petty thief, the
prostitute, are the very spawn of
capitalism, and anyone who cares I
to know these things can find am
pie proof in the speeches and writ
ings of John P. Altgelt, >Robt. Hun
ter and many others. Society is
committing crimes against these
people-crimes that she will have
to expiate in the near future.
God bless the reformers, every
where, men an women, who are
striving, be it ever so blindly, for
the welfare of the race! I feel no
i'll will against the lady for her in
uendoes and insinuations. May
she accomplish much good. |
never called in question the mo-
tives Of the lady, but | believe she
was made the victim of some de-
writer who was paid to
distort facts in the interest of the
powers that be.
No one honors more than | the
memory of Francis E. Willard,
the w. G. T. U.'s greatest worker,
and one of Americas brightest |
and best women, among the last
of whose sayings was, in speak
ing of Socialism !: ".Oh! that
were young again, and it would
have my life. 1t is Gods way out
of the wilderness"
l say, mono honors her memory
more than
Your Humble Servant,
F. P. HILBURN.
Locust Cottage, Ark.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25
Order of Publication

In the Circuit Court of Iron county,
Missouri, in observation-disclosures 8,
1909.
The State of Missouri at the relation
and to the use of j. N. Lewis,
Collector of the Revenue of Iron
county, Missouri,
against
Nj. E. j Huff, widow of Jos G. Huff,
deceased, Laurie A. Gray, Leona A.
Mccoy, Annie Grimes, Meloda Mid
kiff, George w. Huff, Joseph E Huff,
Eunice Moore, William D. Huff,
Daniel B Huff, sole heirs of Jos. G.
Huff, deceased,
faction to Enforce Lien for Taxes
Now at this day comes the plaintiff,
j. N Lewis, Collector of The
Revenue of Iron county, Missouri, and
files his petition and affidavit, setting
forth, among other things, that the
defendants are M. E. J Huff, widow
OF Jos G Huff, deceased, Laurie A
Gray, LeonaA Mccoy, Annie Grimes,
Meloda Midkiff, George w Huff, Jo-
seph E Huff, Eunice Moore, William
d Huff, Daniel B Huff, sole heirs OF
Jos Q. Huff, deceased, and that the
said Joseph f Huff, Eunice Moore,
William D. Huff and M E. j. Huff are
non-residents of the State of Missouri,
and cannot be summoned in this action
by the ordinary process of law
in this state; it is, therefore, Or
dered by the Clerk of the Circuit
Court of Iron county, Missouri, in va
cation. that publication be made, noti-
flying said defendants that an action
has been, commenced against them in
the Circuit Court of said county. the
object and general nature of which is
to enforce the lien Of the State of Mis-
souri, on the following real estate,
situate in Iron county, Missouri, be-
longing to the said defendants for
back taxes for the years 1905 and 1906
to witt
All the southwest quarter of the
southeast quarter OF section eight,
township thirty.two, north, of range
three east, containing SO 26 acres, and
the northwest quarter of the southeast
quarter OF section eight, township thir-
two, north. Of range three east, CON
tanning 1926 acres.
Gan itemized statement in the nature
Of tax bill, showing the amount Of
taxes now due on said real estate for
the years aforesaid, amounting in the
aggregate to the sum of $687 is
filed with said petition, as provided by
law
And unless they be and appear at
the next term Of said court, to be
holden for the County Of Iron, and
State of Missouri, at the court house
in said county, on the fourth Monday
in April next $4,000, and on the
first day Of said term of court, plead,
answer or demur TO said plaintiffs pc
tition, the same will be taken as con-
fessed, Judgment rendered in accord
ance with the prayer of said petition,
and said real estate, or SO much there
OF as may be necessary to satisfy said
judgment, interest and costs, be sold
under special fieri facias to be issued
thereon.
n 1t is further ordered that a copy
hereof be published according to law
III the IRON COUNTY REGISTER, a
weekly newspaper published in said
County of Iron, and State of Missouri
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk.
A true copy:
Attest, with seal, this 9th day Of
[sEAL] February. 1909.
JESSE M. HAWKINS, Clerk
Iron County Circuit Court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25

FOR SALE The old Donaldson
place, now occupied by w. G.
Perkins, photographer, lots, and
6, block IL, City Of Ironton. Con-
sideration, $1,000; payable, $500
cash, the balance in one and two
years. Call at the REGISTER Office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25

over the head of every newspaper
editor and publisher, to be able to
set the limits beyond which they
may not venture with safety and
to be certain of their punishment
at his pleasure or the pleasure of
his successor in office would be an
attainment which would accord
with his ideas.
Before the President, the Presi-
dent elect and the Congress united
to ride ruthlessly over plain con-
stitutional inhibition, we would
have said that the attempt to drag
the indicted editors from their
homes to Washington for trial
would result in dismal failure, as
exactly similar attempts have re-
suited in the past. But with the
deeds of the week fresh in the
mind heaven only knows what the
courts may do. Apparently we
have no law of any grade, kind or
rank which may not be stretched
or distorted to meet any exigency
that may arise. st. Louis Republic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25

Highest market price paid for
Country Produce. When others
pay IL 1-2c per dozen for Eggs,
we pay 15c, and when others pay
Zoe we pay you 25c. Remem-
Der, we buy Wool, Hides, Feath-
ers, Roots, Butter, Eggs, and all
farm products, and pay the high
est market price.
E.. L. FARMHOUSE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25

COUNTY OF IRON. ss.
In the Circuit Court of Iron County, Mis-
souri-to April term, 1909.
7. A. Buxton, plaintiff,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-25

And that unless said William Buxton, il,
alias William Gross, and Luther Buxton,
alias Luther Gross, be and appear at this
court, at the next term thereof TO be begun and
holden at the courthouse in the City Of Iron
ton, in said cornty, on the 10th day of April
next (Iooo), and on or before the third day
Of said term, i the. term shall SO long con-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
SAILOR SHARKEY
TALKS OF FIGHT
Says it all Depends on
f. Whether Jeffries Recov-
ers His Wind.
BY United Press Wire.

New York, Dec. 23-If Jeffrles
gets his wind back, there won't be
any fight, there will be slaughter.
IL Jeffries fails to get his wind back
he'll be just an ordinary fighter, and
the scrap between Jeffries and
Johnson will be one grand ring
battle.
That is the opinion of Tom shar-
key.
In an extended interview today.
the sailor, who, In the oldenI days,
could take and give more punish
ment than any man who ever donn-
ed the five-ounce gloves, declares
that IL Jeffries, by hard training,
RECEIVERS his wind, he'll make John
son a fit subject for a coroner's in
quest.
i5harlxey states that black man
hasen't the stamina and backbone to
face a white man of equal merit and
come off victor.
Jeffries, Sharkey declares, is the
fighter of a century. He tells of his
| memorable battle with Jeffries at
Coney Island and declares, Jeffries
has defense that is impregnable
No man, Sharkey says. can break
through Jeffries left and land q good
clean blow And jolt from that
right--it means defeat; that's all
Sharkey can see in 1t.
Sharkey decries the storys that
for the past few years Jeffries has
been hitting the pace that kills.
No man, he says, could round into
shape as Jeffries has IL he had led
| such pace.
sharkey admits that Johnson is
the next best man in the ring. He
declares no fighter has ever made
Johnson extend himself fully and
there is no telling what the black
/ can do when he meets a man of JEFF
fries' powers, but he cannot whip
Jeffrles good or bad,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
.P|L|NG UP
THE EVIDENCE
Chicago Coal Dealers May
Be Effectually Caught
In Trap
Rv Irnited Press Mlr,

Chicago, Dec. 23.-More evidence
is being piled up by States Attor-
ney Wayman against defendants
named in indictments said to have
been already voted by the grand
jury, but not yet returned in open
court in connection with disclosures
involving city coal contract deals.
The prosecutor is endeavoring TO
strengthen his cases with additional
evidence before tipping his hand
by the return of indictments. He Is
also said to be preparing evidence
against city hall officials TO be pre-
sented to the January grand jury
While Wayman continued mum re-
gardlng his plans, it is indicated to-
day that he has encountered diili
Guilty in securing from the city rec
ords and vouchers referring to city
coal contracts. Subpoenas duces
tecum for this documentary evidence
have been issue dior chief celrks and
minor employees of various city de-
partments.
1t is also reported tnat political
pressure has been brought to bear
upon Wayman TO cease his activities
This is said, to have increased his
difficulty in getting ndictable evil
dencc and for that reason 1t Is eX-
pected that no city officials Will be
banded true bills as Christmas pres
ents. The prosecutor expects to take
up their cases before the January
grand jury. however.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
XMAS SPIRIT
IS SHOCKED
Undeserving Poor in New
York Prey Upon Gen
erous People.
BY United Press Wire.

New York, Dec. 24.---Not more
welcome than n snow storm at
Sunday school picnic and falling with
II distressing "kerplunk" on the
Christmas spirit of the metropolis
came q statement today from the
charity organization society, telling
New Yorkers generally that they
have been sung Their efforts to
relieve apparent suffering has not
been appreciated by the organiza-
tions that systematizes charity and in
wolves 1t in endless rolls of red tape,
no matter what may befall those in
need and so they are properly re-
buked in a statement that they have
been giving unwisely and too we'll.
According to the statement this
city gives up to the undeserving
annually more thar eleven million
dollars with the result that $500
begars, most of them fairly able
bodied, are engaged in panhandling
as an industry
James FORBES, secretary OF the as
sociation for the prevention of mem
delaney, is authority for the state
ment. He declares that the charity
fakrs have made during the last
week an average of from S25 TO $3O
daily and they are still keeping at II
and reaping the dollars from those
who prefer to relieve distress as they
see it without regard to whether the
object is worthy.
SO Forbes and the man and women
associated with him have prepared
and are today circulating warn
ing" to the charitably inclined. II
contains an expose of the methods
used to cerate sympathy and also
states that they are preparing o
''rogues gallery" of the undeservina
which will be placed in every city
in the country so that when a pan
handler is arrested there will be a
chance for the police to get at his
record and present 1t to the judge
before he is arraigned.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
TRUST MAY
HOLD LANDS
Attorney General Says
Philippine Lands Can
not be Recovered
By united Press WIG.

Washington. Dec. 23.-The sugar
trust is entitled to keep the $4,000
acres of land which IL has purchased
in the island of Minadoro. in the
Philippine islands. This is ne deci-
sion today of Attorney General Wick
ersham on a question which has been
bothering Secretary of War Dickln-
son considerably of late.
Whether the trust had the right to
make such a large purchase of Phil
ippine lands in view OF the 'act that
congress, in the organic law estab-
fishing the government of the arclh-
relago, decreed that TO corporation
should be permitted to acquire more
than $500 acres, ana no individual
more than forty acres, had been dis
puted. Secretary Dickinson re-
Gently asked the advice of the attor-
ney general upon It and the latter
today decided in favor or the trust
IA The lands in question we're pur-
chased from the Philippine govern
ment, which previously bought them
from the Spanish friari, both as an
\ fhvestment and as a part of the pro-
gram for the elimination OF the FRI
mrs from the archipelago. Wicker
tGhamB 3 opinion ID tildt liiN iSStiit7
!. tions placed by congress on the sac
,.jof lands in the islands referred only
10 the public lands and do not affect
-the acreage bought from the friars.
"a The decision confirming the pur-
fchase of the $4,000 acres Is expect
ed TO arouse considerable antagonisD
I'm congress.
~ Although the sugar trust does not
appear openly in the transaction, the
purchase being made by one Poole
4 Of Cuba, it is we'll understood that
the trust is Interested. IL VIII, how
ever, be impossible for 1t TO operate
the entire acreage as u corporation
" Representative Cooper, or Wiscon-
sin, who, as chairman OF the Philip
pine commission of the house, had
much 70 do with the framing of the
dfgani, law for the islands, insists
that the purchase of so large a tract
OF land by either an individual or a
Evaporation Is absolutely in con-
nict with that law and 1t is expected
Mat he will take some action In
the premises, 1t Is also thought
Mat the beet sugar men will get
busy and congressional inyestiga- :
>ton Of the sale be demanded
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
WILL TAKE OVER
LEH|GH VALLEY
Another Great Transconti-
MENTAL Railway Line is
Being Formed.
.eIIM sseId pelIun "a

New York, Dec 24-Another trans
continental railroad line, in compe-
tition with the Hill and Hartman
is aid to be behind the move of the
Moore and Reid interests, owners of
the vast Rock Island system, in taxi
ing over the control of the Lehigh
Valley railroad company.
1t is believed that close combina-
tion between the Lehigh and the
Wabash viii result from the change
in ownership of the Lehigh as the
Wabash Is already in hands friendly
TO the Moore Reid interests.
Wall street believes that Edwin
Hawley, the "silent man of the
street" Is behind the whole move,
and that in short time he will ally
his Denver and Rio Grande, which
controls the Western Pacific, with
the roads controlled by the Moore
Reid clique and thus establish a
transcontlnental route from New
York TO San Francisco.
1t is said that at the coming meeting
of the board of directors of the Lehigh
Judge William III. Moore, Daniel c.
Reid and ;. s. Moore will be called
as members In place Of II. G. Lippln-
colt, G.. H. McFadden and Irving
stearns who, 1t is believed, win retire
The Wabash it is said is in control OF
John d. Rockefeller, Jr., whose close
adds to the belief that these roads
viii form a part OF new system
from ocean TO ocean.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
WHET SWORDS
FOR BATTLE
Factions Among Ohio Re-
publicans are Very
Busy.
BURTON AND Taft HITCH
Senator Will Endeavor to
Run Things.
Taft is Not Sitting Idly on
Side Line.
Senator Burton has Picked out his
Men and will go With Them
d Either to Victory or to Water
loo-Boss Cox is Sure to get Into
The Game TO Save His Own Hide.
BY United Press Wire.

Columbus, o., Dec. 23.-.Outlines
are beginning to form in the faction
al mists of Republican politics in
Ohio.
That Senator Burton and his fol-
lowers will try to control the politics
of the state without consultation with
the organization of President Taft
now seems certain.
That the president doesn't propose
to sit idly by, is equally apparent.
That his first move is to cater to the
Ohio congressional delegation is evil
denced by inklings from Washington
that Taft has authorized the cong
ressmen attacked by f. n. Higgins,
of Columbus, to come home and tell
their constituents that he is salts
fed with their attitude on the tariff
bill
There are hints of an alliance be-
tween the followers of the president
and Senator Dick, who must also be
considered. Before this could take
place, Brother Charley would have
to forego his senatorial ambitions,
which now seems more than possible.
II was well known, though not Of
,sficially proclaimed, that Theodore
), Roosevelt was back of Burton in his
Z, fight for the senatorship. Most pol
iticians believe that the two Theo-
: dores still understand one another.
Reports that Senator Burton Will
back Harry NJ. Daugherty for sem
, ator, James r. Garfield for gover-
nor, and Speaker Mooney for secre-
tary of state, seem sTnnge. This
would give the northeastern part OF
the state a monopoly If any is dis
carded, 1t is expected that Mooney
). will be the man, as Garfield seems
to have the Roosevelt 20. X"
Cox, not from a pro-Taft senti-
mert, but rather for preservation
will probably be behind southern
Ohio man. This brings Carmi
Thompson to the front. Former
Governor Harrick seems uncertain as
to what he will do. other than to OPP
pose Burton. This may work for
the good OF the Taft followers. An
other alliance proposed is that be-
tween Herrick and Dick, with the
former for governor and the latter
for senator.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
To Fioht Corporatlon Tax.

Columbus, o., Dec. 24.-Manufac-
turers and business men of the
Twelfth congressional district have
perfected an organization to help in
the fight to defeat the corporation
income tax Provided for at the spe-
cial session of congress. and to go
into effect with the opening of the
new year.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24

The county commissioners this af-
trnoon unanimously elected George
Weidemaier, of Tully township. in
hrmary directory, to succeed Sam
uel Bader, who resigned TO take the
place of William r. Hurr, as super
intendent OF the Marion County in
firmary.
It was hard task that the com
missioners were up against. over
thirty applications were rendered
for the position and practically eV.
cry one of the applicants were good
men, hence the difficulty IN making
the selection. George Weidemaiet
wag a candidate at the last election
but was defeated by the narrow
margin of SO votes. The fact tha'
he was so close to the others, VINO
were elected, and consequently tht
next choice of the people oil Ine
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24

"The Blue Mouse" Clyde Fitch's
latest farce, is described as play
that viii irresistibly sweep the coun-
try on account of its strong appeal to
those who like laughter, and that
means everybody. 1t has been a
sensation in Germany for, over year
and is now captivating New York
The Messrs Shubert, who are direct
ing the tour of the play, assure a
competent production and cast.
When the piece comes for the second
time this season to the Grand Wednes
day, December 30, there will be seen
the following players: Beatrice
Noyes, Samuel Edwards. Guy DEN
merry, Marie Gerard, Ruth Rose and
twenty others. Mr.. Fitch has staged
and produced the farce.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
Patterson Charges ouashed.

Ashland, o., Dec. 24.-Common
Pleas Judge Weygandt of Wooster
quashed the Indictment against State
Senator Frank N. Patterson, charg
ing him with embezzlement in the
Freer estate. This act releases Sen
ator Patterson from all legal entan-
clements in connection with this es,
tate, 1t is said.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24

county, the commissioners felt that
they were following out the wishes
of the majority of the people of the
county. Mr.. Weidenslier is n Demo-
crat, a man of standing in his COM
mupity ana well known throughout
the county. IL is certain tnat he will
make an excellent infrmary direct
or. He will take the Office January
1.
Commissioners Henry Setter and
Andrew II. Traut decided upon Mr..
Weidcmaier at a caucus. Both Not-
ed for Mr.. Weidemaier. Will
liam II. Holverstott, the only Re-
publican member of the board, did
as he had previously stated he would
vote for any good man that the
Democratic members selected.
The commissioners also fixed thr
salary Of the real property assessora
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
ExpIoslon Fatal 70 Woman.

Springfield, o., Dec. "a. Mrs.
James Milliard burned to death in
her home when a gasoline stove, in
which she was preparing supper, ex-
ploded. She was rescued before her
house burned to the ground, but soon
died from her burns.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24

Those who have never seen a "joy-
Gus juvenile joyfest" Will be given
an opportunity to make the acquaint-
ance of that particular brand of en-
ming tomorrow when Jules Held and
company present childhood Days"
There are nine in the cast (which ina
cludes several feature artists. Those
who saw "Schooldays," during the
reign of William .MorT:s vaudeville
Mt the Grand the past summer Will
have fair idea of the fun to be
placed on the market at the orphe-
um.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
Ladies Xmas Handkerchicfs,
Half on from O to 1880 This Even

Fancy handkerchiefs, hemstitched
and hand embroidered, a fine lot,
have been selling for 25 and 35c reg.
ularly. This evening TO close out,
will sell at for 25c. Come early
and get your choice.
j. y. Ludwig Co.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24

spread that Clemens was dying but
this was denied by the humorist him
self. though not with any Of his
characteristic jokes. Clemens returned
to his home in Redding. As he is
seventy-four years old, the loss of his
daughter will be a particularly severe
blow to him.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
Fire pestroys planning MIL.

Canton, o., Dec. 24.-The most de
structive fire in Canton during 1903
occurred when the planning mill of the
Stark Lumber company was burned
to the ground, entailing loss esti-
mated at $4,000.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-12-24
Thieves Fire Residence.

Columbus. o., Dec. 24.-Thieves
who ransacked the home Of of j. c..
Pixley, president of the Manitou
Mining company, now on visit with
his family at the home of Mrs. Pix
ley's mother In Nashville, Tenn, set
fire to the residence. A loss of 81 1000
was caused.