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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
ALTON MAN SHORT;
GONFEsSEs GUILT.
A. E. sAssETT, CASHIER AND
CHURCH WORKER, CAUGHT
BY AN ACCIDENT.
HELD POST MANY YEARS
Turns Property Over to Illinois Glass
company-Books Were Not Au-
dited for Six Years-otficiaI
Under Parole.

Alton, Ill.-Albert e. Bassett, cash
Ter of the Illinois Glass company, and
n of the respected citizens of the
city, has confessed to a shortage of
$24, 900 in his accounts after the dis
coVery of his populations by r. H.
Lewis, treasurer of the concern, which
is one of the largest manufacturers of
bottles in the country. Bassett has
not been arrested, having promised
restitution of the money to the COM
pany, but is virtually on parole in his
home at Alton, having agreed to noti-
fly his superiors of every move he
makes. He is said to be on the verge
OF mental and physical breakdown
and suffering keenly.
Bassett was implicitly trusted by
officers of the firm, and this made
1t comparatively easy for him to take
money and falsify his books. Part
of the money he is believed to have
given to church and benevolent pur-
poses, not having been a Spectator
or gambler as far as is known. He
led civic reform movements, and had
a standing second to none in Alton
as a pub~lic-spirited citizen of upright
conduct. He is 4S years old.
Bassett was cashier of the Illinois
Glass company for % years, and had
charge of all its finances. He had the
power to draw checks and a all
bills, as well as to make up the $780,
600 payroll every two weeks. His
books have not been audited for six
years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
Fourth infantry in o q Ao,lr

San Francisco, Cal.-The aSmy
transport Sherman from Manila, with
the Fourth infantry on board, arrived
here. The regiment. which has been
on the island for two years, will be
sent to Arkansas and Nebraska posts
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
Record CARGO u Lumber.

Portland, Ore.-Carrying what ID
said to be the largest cargo OF lumber
ever foated the British ship Knight
Of the Garter sailed from Portland for
China ports with 5,O2S,O9o feet Of
lumber aboard,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
The Vocabulary.

Webster was compiling the diction-
airy.
Getting together a few words to
use in a 5O-word telegram" he ex-
planned.
Herewith the public called him
blessed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

London.-Oficial advices from Cal
TO, Egypt, state that the court Of es-
sation there affirmed the sentence Of
death imposed on the student War
DAM, who shot and killed Boutros
Pacha Ghali.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
9. a. r. Tahles Anti.Laa R~eanIutlnr

Harrisburg, PA resolution CON
demning, the placing Of a statue Of
Robert E. Lee in the national capitol
was tabled at the closing session Of
the Pennsylvania G. A. r. encarnp-
ment here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

An expert says oysters may be
'pt In cold storage for ten years and
be good. We have encountered
'sters that seemed to have been kept
some kind Of storage for ten years,
4 they did not bear out the experts
cory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
Express Companies to Resist.

Topeka, Kan.-Judge w. r. Smith,
counsel for the various express com
panies, announced that the companies
would resist the wholesale reduction
OF rates ordered recently by the rail-
road board Of Kansas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

A Boston mar claims to have bred
a blue rabbit. Other gentlemen have
announced green, pink and purple
ones, but have not made much de-
mand for scientific recognition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
cIubman KllIa HImseIf

San Francisco, California.-Leaving
nothing to indicate his reason for
ending his life. Charles u. Paxton,
stock broker and clubman Of this
city, committed suicide.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Thousands of Albanian Turks are
up in arms shouting for old Abdul
to come back. There's no pleasing
some people.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Darkest spots in darkest Africa are
about to be united to the world by
wireless. The colonel completed his
restful and exclusive hunt just in
time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Again the Joy rider has left death
and sorrow behind him, and if he Is
ever caught he may be severely scold.
ed, If not, indeed, fined at least $40
and costs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

A Brussels surgeon wants $4,000
for an operation on King Leopold
Considering the results, is it worth
the money?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

London wants New York's gold"
the financial report says. And Lon.
don is likely to get it, If the annual
migration does not undergo an I'M
usual s%hrinkage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Crop reports are so favorable that
the man with the hoe is expected to
tickle the soil this year for a total Of
eight billion or nine billion dollars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Birmingham, England, with a popu-
lation Of 100000. has only six fire en-.
gines, and the fire loss there last year
was s222, 900. They do not build fire.
traps in Birmingham.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

If an aviator gets $4,000 for a
trip of 1856 miles, at the same rate
he could earn some such a trifle as
$~51,360,000 by flying to the moon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Lord Kitchener, universally reputed
to be a woman hater, surrendered to
the American girl. His last words on
sailing were in her praise.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Students Of bird life who trudge
through the parks before breakfast
should note that the birds generally
bring their lunches to class.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

If school children are opposed to
the firecracker that leaves only the
dealer as its friend.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

However, lemonade colored with
poisonous dyes and ice cream stiff
ened with gum arabic are not properly
parts of a perfectly sane Fourth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

A slap on the wrist is worth two
on the face.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
Shortage May Grow.

X. Fl. Lewis stated that the shortage
so far amounted to $24, 900, but he
could not say how much more they
would find. They came upon the
shortage last Friday by accident, and
made the investigation immediately,
Bassett states that he appropriated
the money on different occasions In
amounts of 5000 and 5000. He has
many business connections, having re-
Gently been made president of the
Lesser Magnetic Railway company,
backed by Paul Lesser of Chicago.
He is said to have invested consider.
able money in this corporation.
Bassett has been one of the great
est church workers in Alton, having
the anti-Sunday saloon crusade
against the mayor and led in the Piasa
movement last summer,
He was one of the trustees of the
First Baptist church and was elected
deacon of the church last January;
was a member of the board of health
u presiding officer of the Western
Star lodge of Odd Fellows; president
the Citizens Building and Loan as
ISOLATION and noble grand of the
knights of Pythias. He has resigned
from all these organizations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

The West Point cadets condemned
to walk out their punishment for
hazing will be prepared for endurance
tests in the regular service.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Does a cow become landed property
when turned into a field?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

A Frenchman has been killed in a
duel. Accidents win happen. even in
a French duel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
Miners Return q ,AIa.L

Scranton. Pa.-The 10000 miners
Or the PENNSYLVANIA Coal company
have returned to work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Paper money may be made smaller,
in which case 1t will be Just as hard
to get
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

Even the kaiser can't call students
-boozefghters" and get away with the
remark.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16

All the signs point to a skyful Of fly.
ing machines before long.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-06-16
Make the flies fee.

What's your score-on fIesi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
IN AGONY WITH ECZEMA

mo tongue can tell how I suffered
for five years with itching and bleed
ing eczema, until l was cured by the
Cuticura Remedies, and l am so CRATE
full l want the world to know, for
what helped me will help others. My
body and face were covered with
sores. One day it would seem to be
better, and then break out again with
the most terrible pain and itching.
have been sick several times, but
never in my life did l experience such
awful suffering as with this eczema.
near at hand, and I Ionged for that
time when I would be at rest. l had
tried many different doctors and medi-
cines without success, and my mother
brought me the Cuticura Remedies, in
sisting that I try them. l began to
feel better after the first bath with
Cuticura Soap, and one application of
Cuticura Ointment
Il continued with the Cuticura Soap
and Cuticura Ointment, and have
taken four bottles of Cuticura Resolv.
ent, and consider myself we'll This
was nine years ago and I have had
no return of the trouble since. Any
person having any doubt about this
wonderful cure by the Cuticura Rene
dies can write to my address. Mrs.
Attic Etson, SO Inn Road, Battle Creek,
Mich, Oct. 16, 1902
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01

straight piece must be added and d.
Vlded by line of stitches into little
pockets, each one large enough for a
roll of lingerie ribbon. The narrow
ones at the end show delightful adj
dltion of pair of small scissors and
the bodkin or threader. The whole
article folds in three flaps and is tied
firmly with colored ribbon. The
monogram of the owner is suggested
as the personal touch always appre-
ciated.
One piece of pasteboard will make.
the holder for stockings. Cover with
paste and apply the cretonne, silk or
popIin- Or sew the material as sug-
gested in the handkerchief case.
This straight piece should then be-
folded and the hosiery slipped be-!
tween the top and bottom. ribbon
tied over the case and its contents is
a good finish.
For spools, cut two disks of card
board and cover with cretonne or
chintz. With a piercer make holes!
in each and place the spools between
Run cord through the spools and the.
covered disks and knot at the top
For a little addition to the sewing
basket this suggestion comes as an.
inexpensive relief
All with cardboard as the working
basis! The scraps Of silk and cotton:
are not difficult to find, and practical
women will always manage to have a
little time to use in sensible way.
Why not make the holders for your
Christmas presents?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
NO CHANCE TO GO WRONG
Statement OF Beauty Doctor May Have
Been True, but 1t Was Not
Gallant.

William F. Oldham, bishop of Sing
apore, talked at a dinner. on his last
visit to New York, about missionary
work.
"A certain type OF man." he said,
goes about declaring that we dom
inant races civilize the savage out OF
existence-that we do them harm in
stead of good
We'll, as a matter Of fact, if these
cavaliers knew what l know about
some tribes, they would speak less
confidently. Some tribes are so de-
based that to do they anything but
good would hardly be possible. They
are, in sact, just like the ugly WON
an who visited the beauty doctor.
This woman was ugly IN every fea-
ture, but her nose was particularly
ugly. That, no doubt, was why she
desired the beauty doctor to begin
on It,
q am willing she said, to pay
you literally, doctor, but I demand in
return substantial results We will
start with my nose Can you guar.
antee to make it ideally beautiful
The doctor, after looking attentive
ly at the woman's nose, replied:
ideal beauty, but a nose like yours |
couldn't help improving if l hit it with
a mallet'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
FLOWERED CHIFFON ON HAT
Makes Entirely Modish Banding for
Headgear of Either Grin Or
Leghorn.

Powered chiffon in some rich com
bination OF color will also make a
very modish banding for a hat of erin
or leghorn. A black erin shown re-
Gently was a sort of walking shape,
with a high crown narrowing at the
top and the left front of the brim
slightly turned up. This had a crown
band of white chiffon with black
spots as big as small butter plates
and two immense rosettes of black
and white satin dumped together and
put at the side back.
A sharp contrast in color between
the hat and gown is another possibil-
ity. Hats in vivid colors may also be
worn with black and white frocks and
if the headpiece shows Persian colors
in harmonious tones it may go with
striped or checked gown. A fetching
scheme for a linen frock is to have
the hatband, belt and trimming of the
linen handbag of the same material.
Black patent leather, Powered or Per
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
Why He Was Sorry,

To impress on young children just
what should and what should not be
done and why, is among the most try
ing problems of parents, as evidenced
by the recent experience of West
Philadelphia mother. Last Sunday
she asked her small son, aged s, to
carry a chair for her from the dining
room to the parlor He started of
willingly, but in the hall he tripped
and fell Amid the crash could be
heard the boy giving vent to utter
ances that would have done credit to
a pirate Of ancient days The mother
was taken by surprise and was greatly
shocked. She gave the boy a long
and serious talk on the subject Of pro
family. This apparently did not make
the right impression, for when she
concluded the boy added to her dis
comfture by exclaiming, Il am sorry
/ swore, mamma, but l forgot it was
Sunday"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
FOR GIFT SEASON
DAINTY TRIPLES THAT MAY BE
PREPARED NOW.
NO Need to Go to Great Expense in
Providing Welcome Presents for
Your Friends When Christ
mas is Here,

With strips Of cardboard for founda-
lion and fairly ingenious mind there
can be evolved some of the most at
tractive holders for gifts or acces
series that feminine hearts can wish.
1t is never too early to prepare for the
gnt-giVing season, and for summer
work nothing is more enjoyable than
to make from cardboard the holders
pictured here.
Fold handkerchief in quarters.
This will give you an idea of the size
Of squares of cardboards, which you
will cut and cover with silk Figured
silk is effective for the outer covering.
This must lap over the edges and be
met by plain silk that reflects one of
the colors of the outer facing. Basic
and hem with fine stitches this inner
lece. When two of these silk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
WITH THE FOULARD FROCK
Most Appropriate Hat to Accompany
This Popular Material of the
Moment

A hat OF drawn net made over a
wire frame. which would go approl
priately with a foulard frock, could
nave bias edges and a chou of in
mense size of the same silk. The al
dltlon of a rose would give it the true
milliner look, for the modiste always
gives an extra little touch to these
home-made-looking hats. Some trim;
mings for the coarser straw hats are
OF the rudest description-wide scarfs
OF a linen so rough that it seems like
canvas, and this patched over at the
ends with one or more bias bands of
Powered cotton. One black hat seen
recently had scarf of linen as coarse
as gunny sacking and figured cotton
bands in the most dazzling hue. AS
the trimming was all very stiff, it was
put primly about the crown, with an.
immense tailored bow at the side.
More dressy styles may be made of
Powered chiffon and plain taffeta,
these materials in bright or delicate
colors providing the smartest hat that
can be had for the midsummer frock
in airy materials. A superb hat worn
at recent affair was of chantecler
red chiffon figured with a deeper red
mingled with smoky blue. It was in
the shape of huge sailor. The chit
fon was shirred with cords over a wire
frame, taffeta in the lighter shade
binding edges and forming the crown
hand and side hOW-nOt taffota mt nv,
in the usual manner, but finely plated
and edged in turn with a neat plain
bias. The very edge of the hat had
this double treatment of the silk and
it showed up most artistically in the
wide band and bow. Although the
price paid for this hat was $40, it
could be made at home for 81.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
Novel JeWeIry Sets,

Jewelry sets designed expressly for
young girls are of various types. For
the tailored shirt waist there are out.
fits consisting of cuff links and four
studs of white or pink coral, baroque
pearl, silver, platinum Or enamele6
metal
Other sets include three little pins
for fastening the cuffs and belt. They
are of wreath, horseshoe or heart
shape, in amber, silver embedded with
turquoise or garnets and of gun metal
frightened with English diamond
chips
The latest novelties are the collar
and sash sets of deliberately decorated
sterling, silver plated or white metal.
equipped with chain to which is at
tached a tiny purse for coins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
MODEL COSTUME OF LINEN
CedarGreen in Color and Trimmed
With Linen Braid and Buttons
to Match.

Cedar-green linen is employed for
our model, which has panel taken
down front of bodice and continued
to hem of skirt; this is edged with
linen braid to match, also buttons;
several rows of braid trim the lower
part of skirt. A handsome design is
braided round the middle of the skirt
sloping to the back
The bodice is trimmed to match,
and has the sleeves cut in with the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
Make New GirdIes

They are an attractive means of
freshening and changing frocks, the
newness of which has worn off.
Bargains are plentiful this time of
year in ends Of brocade, short lengths
of soft ribbon and handsome trim
mings in motif or medallion effect.
Small remnants of fringes may be
worked in, too, for trimming, and
fringed sash ends
Most of the girdles are made quite
high in front.
There may be a deep, long motif Of
some kind of fabric, caught with soft
ribbon which ties around the waist
and falls over the skirt in back.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
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81 I\9
" 81

squares are ready, make a band Of
silk elastic, with a tiny rosette of
colored ribbon to match the lining;
this resembles a small garter, and
when the gift handkerchief is placed
between the silk covers, the elastic
is clasped over the case 1t is an
idea from Paris, and one that is as
pretty as it is clever.
For your friend the bride, or your
aunt the homekeeper, a dolly roll is a
welcome gift. You can make it from
a cylinder with muslin, which you can
paste on, turning in on each edge far
enough to give covering for the in
side of the roll. The outer cover can
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
Smart OUTING Hats.

Smart-looking outing hats with large
round crowns and medium-wide brims
the latter slightly turned up an inch
all the way round, are Of natural color
shantung, the material laid on smooth.
the edge bound with black velvet.
The trimmings are scarfs of Persian
silk, soft and full, laid in deep folds
around the crown, and finished with
twists at the left side, held in place
with Egyptian ornaments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
Th. StuIfsh Fisherman

One of the guests at fashionable
summer resort in West Virginia rot
himself up in his best fishing toys and
and started along a certain mountain
stream.
Meeting a native, he asked: Here,
my good man! Kindly ted me whether
It would be worth my while to try
fishing in this vicinity"
The native regarded him scornfully.
THE f1shin' amt good" he finally said,
but | amt informed as to how you
values your time. "-Lippincotts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
How inhtnlnn snlits Trees

lightning makes trees explode, like
overcharged boilers. The fame of the
lightning does not burn them up, nor
does the electric fash split them like
an ak. The bolt flows through into all
the damp interstices of the trunk and
into the hollows under its bark. All
the moisture at once is turned into
steam. which by its immediate expIo-
sion rips open the tree. For centuries
this simple theory puzzled scientists.
but they have got In right at last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01

side. Lawn is used for the yoke and
under-sleeves.
Hat of chip with puff crown of
lawn, trimmed with punches of flowers
and foliage
Materials required: Five and one
half yards linen A inches wide, about
six dozen yards braid, one-haf yard
lawn AZ inches wide, 21a dozen but
tons
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01

De OF figured silk; better still, Of en-
oroldered linen that can be buttonedi
on the form with tiny loops and butt
tons, and removed for the necessary
cleaning. Try this if you are search,
ing for grateful smile.
Then there is the ribbon holder
made OF very thin cardboard An OBJ
long piece should be covered with
silk, dainty muslin or null An extra
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
a Wise Old Owl.

IN her trim little bathing suit she
sat on the white sand
Il adore intelligence" she cried
$50 do l." said he. "AIl the same,
though, beauty and intellect never go
together"
And do you think me intellectually"
she faltered.
NO" he confessed, frankly.
With faint blush she murmured,
'Flatterer!"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01
When on a Trip.

No one should start on a trip or
hummer vacation without a hot water
and an ice bag. The need of them is
often when stores are closed.
Besides the bags there should be
folding aluminium alcohol lamp, as it
is rarely easy to get boiling water
quickly n strange places.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-01

- - - - - - = - - - 49,
ordered. Doan's Kid
ney Pills cure sick
kidneys.
S. E. Vaughan, COL
z. South St, lola,
Kan, says: Diabetes
had set in and / ex-
peeted to live but a
short time. Kidney
secretibns were milky
white and back pains
were terrible. I was