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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
/ i. sorelv ! Serious Problem.

The only things that are falling are
stocks-notably steel--but the people
cannot eat these. What with tariffs
that limit the supply, and controlled
market conditions, life Is becoming a
rather serious problem, Even our
friends to the north OF us may find
that their great victory" will entail
unpleasant consequences. They may
have saved themselves from the awful
perm OF "annexation" only to find that
they have robbed themselves of many
Of the good things OF life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
FIv n the Ointment.

Presidents and members Of Con
gress who disclaim authority and re-
fer us to the tariff board as an oracle
that must speak before they can act
remind us OF certain characters In the
comic supplements OF the Sunday
newspapers, Our sense Of humor Is
keen and the Joke Is very amusing,
but somehow 1t has d flavor Of solemn
ity and a hint Of sorrow. 1t never
ends agreeably. We know that the
fun will not last and that the next
thing on the program will be some
thing serious, II not unpleasant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
country,s Needs Not Supplied.

The country feels a general depres-
sion of energy. 1t feels that the times
are lean and growing leaner. 1t is not
plunged in adversely, but it feels a de-
pressing slackness Of prosperity. The
cause is plainly the confusion of poll
tics and public affairs. The need OF
definite policies, OF constructive con-
victions. of firm leadership, is felt
everywhere. And 1t is difficult to see
how Mr.. Taft's campaign plans are
going to supply that demand.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12

for prospectors, and there are today
hundreds Of abandoned gold mines
that, in the opinion Of men who ought
to know. have been only half worked.
There is placer mining, too. and the
fields Of copper and other minerals
have not been touched. Some Amer
leans and Englishmen are going into
the country, but 1t will be some years
before Peru IS developed. Probably
The opening Of the Panama canal will
give an impetus to the emigration to
South American countries. Wash
ington Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
See Opportunity in Peru

ant place to live and mighty interest
Ing.
Peru Is not like Argentina and
Brazil, and, therefore, probably has
rot appealed to the people 81 the
United States. but ! believe that in
years to come Peru Will prove
attractive to Americans than either
Argentina or Brazil The two latter
countries are purely agricultural Az.
ricuiture at this time appears y te
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
NELSON H0WSE-
cORNWNLZS
HEADQNAR7ERS
llI/2I/yG SLEGE

1740 was the home OF
Thomas Nelson, a signer
Of the Declaration OF In
dependence, a governor
Of Virginia, and finally a
major-general in the
American army.
This sturdy relic OF
many wars was the Off
cial headquarters Of Lord
CORVALLIS as head OF
the British army during
the siege of 1881. After
the close Of the war 1t
marked the renewal net
only Of a friendship be-
tween soldiers, but the
friendship of nations.
The French and the
United States were close
ly cemented together
through the visit OF Gen
eral Lafayette to his old
time war friend, Major
Ceneral Nelson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
Country Of Vast Wealth, According
to American Who Has Lived
There Many Years.

Peru is one Of the favored nations
Or South AInericae said John H.
SHAPIRO. formerly a resident Of Chi
cage, who has spent the last ten years
fl south America Lima. The capital
Is ! city Of 10000, and while not a
modern city IN any ray, II Is pleas
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12

1t is never wise to disappoint the
reasonable expectations Of the people.
It is always foolish by mockery and
~snsincerity 10 1xasperate them. The
tariff board. therefore, becomes Tho
worst Joke Of the season. for. thor&h
* is undeniably funny, It involves din
appointment. ~insincerity and exaspcra-
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12

What q matchmaker that woman
Is. to be sure!"
Eyes. but she comes by Il honestly.
Il understand her father was d pros
moter." 1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12
Almost ! seaaar.

but, father said the beautiful girl.
remember that he is rich as well as
handsome
Rich nothin'ly replied the stern
old man. "Tll bet he hasn't more
than s 1000, 900 to his name
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12

Modern inventions, says Mr.. Taft,
are fast making farm life very desir-
able. True; but think how much
more desirable it would have been II
that free list bill had not been vetoed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12

rae Beef Trust, like the rest OF
them. Is never without an excuse for
a rise In prices.-Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-10-12

Yorktown, Va, on October 10 with an inspiring
naval and military display. The countrSs
greatest statesmen will participate in the ex-
ercises in which the lofty spirit OF true patriot
ism will be the predominating feature.
The pretty little city of Yorktown is en-
shrined with many memories of this country's
desperate struggle for liberty and of its final
triumph. Buildings which figured prominently
in the negotiations between Washington and
CORVALLIS, which practically resulted in end
ing the war, are still standing, preserved as
monuments to the patriots who erected on
this continent a free and independent common
wealth.
The downfall Of CORVALLIS, which also
spelled the end of British hopes for retaining
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
WHAT PUSH CAN ACCOMPLISH
Interesting story OF First Experience
Philadelphia Millionaire on
Arriving In America.

The first experience Of millionaire
merchant at Philadelphia. on his ar.
rival In this country. aptly illustrated
what push can accomplish. when |
stepped ashore from the sailing yes
sell" he said. Il was without money or
friends. spoke to man on the
wharf and asked him what to do. lie
replied:
Work. young man. Have you any
motor"
mo I said. What do you meanr
Gle said:
Every man must have motto.
Now, think of one. Go out and hunt
for work
Il started. thinking of a motto. As
walked along the street saw. paint
ed on door. the word. Push said:
That shall be my motto did push
at that door and entered an Office. |
was asked what wanted | said:
Work; and the word on your door
gave me not only motto. but con
fidence. and l venturcd To ask you for
employment
MY manner pleased the man. Iio
asked me many questions. all Of which
were answered promptly. lie said at
length
~ want n boy OF push" and, as
you have adopted that for your motto.
will try you
"He did. My success followed. and
the motto that made my fortune viii
make that OF others
II you have not selected your word
of power do so without further delay.
The following may be OF help to
you:
Manhood overtops all mere titles.
when wealth is lost. nothing Is lost:
when health Is lost. something IL lost:
when character is lost. all Is lost"
"Our todays and yesterdays arc tho
blocks with which we build"
Don't wait for your opportunity:
make IT,"
Find your purpose and fling your
life out OF H."
Perfection to the finish"
TRY TO be somebody with all your
might"
DO not wait for great opportuni.
ties: seize common occasions and
make them great"
DO not turn your back on troubles:
meet them squarely."
Guard you weak point"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02

draw n series of pictures ON one side.
The figures may be dancing girls or
men. each with the feet and legs In
different positions. Then Join the
cardboard strip into a circular band.
after cutting narrow Sits IN IL be-
tween tho pictures. Take three cords
OF equal length and faGien one end Of
each at equldistant points along tho
top OF the band. and. II yon like. knot
the cords at the top. for convenience.
though this Il not necessary. To use
the toy turn the band around and
around until the cords are tightly
twisted as far as they win go. Then
hold II In front Of tho eyes and let
go OF the band II will revolvc rap
idly as the cords unwind, and az the
slits dash past the various pictures.
seen through them In rapid success
sion. will have the appearance of life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02

sim nav. tms' Yoa must so--you
must go"
She strove to pull him across the
room.
"There-throush that doori" she
urged.
The slowly ascending steps were
half way up the stairs. Nathaniel hes
itated. He knew that moment be.
fore there had passed through that
door one who carried with her the
odor of lilac and his heart leaped to
its own conclusion who that person
was. He had heard the rustic of the
girls skirt He had seen the last
inch Of the door close as Strang's wife
pulled II after her. And now he was
implored to follow! He sprang for
ward as the heavy steps neared the
landing His hand was upon the latch
when he paused. Then he turned
and bent his head close down to the
girl.
mo, 1 won't do IL. my DEAR" he
whispered. Just now It might make
trouble for-her."
He lifted his eyes and saw a man
looking at him from the doorway. He
needed no further proof to assure him
that this was Strang. the king Of the
Mormons. for the Beaver island
prophet was painted well In that re-
gion which knew the grip and terror
OF his power. He was a massive man,
with the slow slumbering strength Of
beast He was not much under
fifty: but his thick beard. reddish and
crlnkling, his shaggy hair. and the full
fed ruddiness of his face. with its
foundation Of heavy jaw. gave him a
more youthful appearance. There was
In his eyes. set deep and so light that
they shone like pale blue glass. the
staring assurance that is frequently
born Of power. In his hand he car
ried a huge metal-knobbed stick.
In an instant Nathaniel had recov-
cred himself. He advanced a step.
bowling coolly.
81 am Captain Plum, OF the sloop
Typhoon," he said. Il called at your
home a short time ago and was d.
rected to your Office. AS a stranger
on the island l did not know that you
had an Office or l would have come
here first"
"Ah!"
The king drew his right foot back
half pace and ISwed SO low that
Nathaniel saw only the crown Of his
hat. when he raised his head the
aggressive stare had gone out Of his
eyes and a welcoming smile lighted
up his face as he advanced with ex-
tended hand.
81 am glad to see you. Captain
Plum"
His voice was deep and rich. filled
with that wonderful vibratory power
which seems to strike and attune the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02

hidden chords of ones soul. The mans
appearance had not prepossessed Ma
thaniel. but at the sound Of his voice
he recognized that which had made
him the prophet of men. AS the warm
hand of the king clasped his own
Captain Plum knew that he was In the
presence Of a master OF human desti-
MES, man whose ponderous red
yisaged body was simply the crude
instrument through which spoke the
marvellous spirit that had enslaved
thousands to him, that had snthralled
a state legislature and that had hyp
Noticed federal Jury into giving him
back his freedom when evidence
smothered him In crime. He felt him
self sinking in the presence Of this
man and struggled fiercely to regain
himself. He withdrew his hand and
Strengthened himself like soldier.
Il have come to you with a griev-
ance. Mr.. Strang." he began. "A
grievance which l feel sure you will
do your best to right. Perhaps you
are aware that some little time ago
about two weeks back-your people
boarded my ship in force and robbed
me of several thousand dollars worth
of merchandise"
Strang had drawn a step back.
Aware of it," he exclaimed in a
voice that shook the room. Aware
of It'll" The red of his face turned
purple and he clenched his free hand
In sudden passion. Aware of it," He
repeated the words. this time so gent
ly that Nathaniel could scarcely hear
them. and tapped his heavy stick upon
the floor
mo, Captain Plum, was not aware
of II. If | had been" He shrugged his
thick shoulders. The movement. and
a sudden CLEAN OF his teeth through
his beard. we're expressive enough for
Nathaniel to understand.
Then the king smiled.
fare you sure-are you quite sure.
Captain Plum. that II was my people
who attacked your ship3 II SO. OF
course you must have some proof?"
We were very near to Beaver 10
land and many miles from the main
land" said Nathaniel. 1t could only
have been your people"
"Ah."
Strang led the way to table at the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
tCopysight 1908 b. Bobbs- Merrill co.,
SYNOPSIS.

Captain Nathaniel Plum Of the sioop
Typhoon. lands secretly on Beaver is
land, Lake Michigan, stronghold OF the
Mormons. Obadiah Price, an eccentric
old man and councillor of the Mormons.
who has been spying On him. suddenly
confronts him and tells him he II expect
Cd Plum insists he has got the wrong
man. Price ignores his protestations and
bargains for the ammunition on board
TO deliver q package To- Franklin Pierce.
president Of the United States. He agrees
to show Plum the Mormon town. st.
James. Plum secs the frightened face
OF a young woman In the darkness near
Prices cabin. She disappears, leaving an
odor OF lilacs. II develops that Plum's
visit to Beaver island Ia 70 demand set
Element from the king. gtrang. for the
footing OF his ship some time previously
by men whom he suspected OF being Nor
mons. Burke. his mate. has been left In
charge of the sloop with orders to bonn
bard ST. James IL the captain does not re-
turn within a certain time. Price takes
Nat secretly In the darkness 70 the kings
house. and through window he sees
Strang and hts seven wives. among whom
10 the lady Of the iilaca who Price says
u the seventh wife. Prices actions lead
Plum to believe that ne In Jealous OF
6trans. Plum calls at the kings office.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
Odd Resemblances.

Every boy-and every girl. too. for
that materials noticed the likeness
that a cocoanut bears 10 IA monkeys
skull and face. but there are many
other queer resenlblances IN nature
The meat OF an English walnut, for
instance. Is almost exactly like tina
human brain. plums and black cher.
ries are like the human eye. almonds
like the nose and AN opened oyster
and shell an almost perfect likeness
of the human ear. Tho shape OF
mans body may be traced In the
mammoth squash. the open hand in
growing scrub willows and celery and
the human heart In eggplant and Ger
man turnips. Many OF the mechanical
devices of the present day are based
on patterns furnished by nature. Tho
roofing hog suggested the plow; tho
butterfly. the door hinge; the frog
stool. the umbrella. the duck, tho
ship. and fungous growth VA uses
the bracket.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
GRAMMAR IN RHYME

Three Ii,,ie words you often see
Arc Articles a. an and the.
A Nouns the name Of anything.
As school or garden, hoop or SWING
Adicstlvcs, tho Mind Of Moan.
As great. small pretty. white or brown
Instead ~ Nouns the Pronouns stand
Her head, hts face. your arm. my hand
Verbs tell of something 10 be dcne--
To read. count. laugh. sing. dance OF run
vi
How thinga arc done. the Adverhs ten.
As slowly. quickly. III. or wei
join the words together
As men and women. wind and weather
VIII
Tho Proposition stands before
4 noun as In. or through. the dosr.
Tho IntcrJcctlon shows surprise.
As oh, how prctty-Ah' how wise
The whole are called Nine Parts OF
Speech.
which reading. writing speaking. teach.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
HONOR FOR AMERICAN FLAG
Pretty Custom Adopted at Certain
Private School for Boys APP
piauded by Passersby.

When the American flag is flying In
the Fairgrounds OF a certain private
school for boys In New York city.
one notices that all the lads who ap-
proach II take on their hats. This
pretty custom. that sends n thrill OF
silent applause through passersby.
grew out OF the following incident:
During a general frolic one day n
young and needless student threw a
stone through the waving stars and
stripes. His companions started an
outburst OF approving laughter. which
was suddenly hushed by the grave as
pect OF the approaching principal
Pointing toward the ugly rent. In an
awe-stricken voice he asked who
has dishonored his country"
Tho culprit hung his head. Il am
willing to pay for the damage" he be-
gan hurriedly. when he was interrupt
ed with: What price could repay an
insult to the American fiag?'
It's Just an old piece OF bunting"
the boy insisted.
The stern gravity OF the old princi-
pairs face increased. AN old piece OF
bunting when II Is OF red. of white.
and of blue, star-spangled." said he
reverently. becomes the spirit OF
American institutions. To insult that
old bunting Is to insult your country
Where there is no love OF country
there is not n good citizen" As the
principal spoke he moved nearer the
flagstaff. Hats on" he ordered Sim.
ultaneously every head was uncover
ed. And now on your honor as good
American citizens let no one OF this
company ever again approach that
banner except In love and reverence
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
CHAPTER ilI-Continued.

Was there o tremble Of fear In her
voice? Even as he looked Nathaniel
saw the flush deepen In her cheeks
and her eyes light with nervous eager
ness.
Il am sent by Obadiah Price," he
hazarded.
A fash Of relief shot into the wom-
ans face.
The king is at his Office" she re-
peated. HIS Office is near the tenn
pie"
Nathaniel retired with another bow.
BY thunder. Strang. old boy. you've
certainly got an eye for beauty" he
laughed as he hurried through the
grove.
And Obadiah Price must be some
body, after all"
The Mormon temple was the largest
structure in St James. a huge square
building of hewn logs. and Nathaniea
did not need to make inQniry to find
It. On one side was twostory build
ing with an outside stairway leading
to the upper floor. and a painted sign
was situated the office OF James Jesse
Strang, priest. king and prophet of the
Mormons. It was still very early and
the general merchandise store below
was not open. Congratulating him
self on this fact. and with the fingers
of his right hand reaching instructive
ly for his pistol butt, Captain Plum
mounted the stair. When half way up
he heard voices. Az he reached the
landing at the top he caught the quick
swish of a SKIRT Another step and
he was in the open door. He was not
soon enough to see the person who
had Just disappeared through an op-
posite door. but he knew that 1t was q
woman. Directly In front OF him as
II she had been expecting his arrival
was a young girl, and no sooner had
he put foot over the threshold than
she hurried toward him. the most
acute anxiety and fear written In her
face.
You are Captain PLUMP" she asked
breathlessly.
Nathaniel stopped In establishment
Yes. I'M"
Then you must hurry-hurry!"
cried the girl excitediy. you have
not a moment to lose! Go back to
your ship before II is too late! She
says they will kill yon--
who says so?" Numbered Captain
Plum. He sprang to the girls side
and caught her by the arm. "Who
says that l will be killedf Tell me
who gave you this warning for me?"
'I-I-tell you sol" stammered the
young girl. T|I-heard the king
they will kill you" Her lips trem-
bled Nathaniel saw that her eyes
were already red from crying, You
will go?" she pleaded.
Nathaniel had taken her hand and
now he held It tightly In his own. His
head was thrown back. his eyes were
upon the door across the room. When
he looked again into the girlish face
there was Aashing Joyous defiance In
his eyes. and In his voice there was
confession of tho truth that had sud
denly come to oyerwbeim whatever
Law of seif-preseryation he might have
held unto himself.
NO my dear. am not going back
90 my ship" he spoke softly. Not
unless she who Is In that room comes
out and bids me go herseifi"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
LATEST MOVING PICTURE TOY
Circular Band Revolves Swiftly az
Twisted string un~inds-Ho~
u 10 Made.

An ingenious moving picture toy.
that can be made by any hoy with ar
tistic skill at home. has been designed
by an Illinois man and IL shown in
the illustration Of course. being pat
cntod, II cannot be made for sale.
Take a strip of cardboard about four
inches wide and three feet long and
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
An Intelligent Dog.

owner straps on her back a blanket
with pockets on the side. Without q
word. she starts OF and covers the
round trip Of four miles In a very
short time. On the side of her blanket
is printed. Don't Bother Me" She
has been making these trips for Ave
years.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
CHAPTER ~.
The whipping.

Scarce had the words fallen from his
lips when there sounded a slow. heavy
step on the stair outside. The young
girl snatched her hand free and
caught Nathaniel by the wrist
1t is the king" she whispered ex-
aitedly. 1t IL the king Qsick-you
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
DOG ACTS AS MAIL CARRIER
California Animal Makes Trip TO Post
office Every Day-"Dont Bother
Me" on Blanket.

A California farmer who lives two
miles from the postofilce. sends a dog
for the mail every day. she is half
collie and half St Bernard. Her
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-02-02
Her Translation.

The teacher OF the juvenile class
was giving orally TO her pupils "A poem.
In which these lines occur: sail on.
ye mariners. the night is gone" and
one little miss. In attempting to re-
peat II. rendered II thus; Sail on yc
married men. the light is gone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-10
Defends the Plumber

London, December 9.-(SpeciaL) At a meeting of the Institute of Plumbers at Hlddersfield recently MT. Challoner of Blackpool took exception to statements re- garding plumbers made by MT. Harold Begbie in a book. In a chapter headed "The Plumber. Mr. Begbie said that the plumbing trade was the worst from moral point of view; that there was no bigger set of thieves than those in the plumbing trade; that the writer did not know why it was. but plumbers appeared not to be able to help it, and that he would sooner have a burglar in the house than plumber; further, that if those were rum things to say about the whole trade they were true. The plumber said MT. Challoner, had been made the butt of comic papers for a great number of years, but MT. Begbie's statements were serious. He moved that the executive be asked to consider the wisdom of taking legal opinion to whether they had not some cause for action. MT. Armitage, Huddersfield, declared that the statements were libel and read further extract from the book, in which the author said he had seen a man in a plumbers shop take up a pot of boiling metal and sling it at a boy flor a cock-eyed action or a bad word"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-10
ChiIdren's Clothing
phiIodalnhia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
 Mothers should learn how to distinguish materials which fade, shrink, spot or SC to pieces.
 Get samples and test the goods before buying.
 Try the threads with the match test wool may be recognized by the bad odor, there being none from cotton.
 Boil the sample in a per cent solu- tion of caustic potash for 15 minutes.
 The caustic potash destroys the wool and leaves the cotton.
 All wool goods disappear entirely under this test.
 Samples put in sunlight show the value , of the different colors Brown in wool material will fade, but will hold it's color better in cotton.
 Green, unless in fine goods, is risky.
 Beware of lavender or light blue.
 Black in cotton shows the starch and often fades.
 Dark blue changes little in woolen ma terials or ginghams.
 Red is good in wool. Deep pink is the best color, as it fades evenly.
 Cover one end of the sample with a piece of cardboard. After a number oi days remove the cardboard to -st, the cf- sect of the sun.
 Black, gray and black and white vii