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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
MISSOURI NEWS
Evans Asks Salary Order.

Jefferson City.-William T. Evans,
superintendent of schools, filed in the
supreme ceart a mandamus suit
against Auditor Gordon to compel the
latter to pay him $3,25O salary due
him. The suit attacks the validity of
an old statute which was invoked by
Judge CAN'T and Howard A. Gass to
keep Judge John c. Brown and Evans
out of their salaries pending the con-
tests, or compel them to put up a
bond double the amount of salary in
volved to refund salary received pro-
vided they are unseated. The petition
recites that this statute is %unconsti-
tutional because it is against public
policy to compel an official to work
without pay. Il also recites that Mr..
Evans is a de facto officer and that
his acts are legal and that he is COM
PEELED by law to reside at the seat of
government.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15

rfned at the mere thought that he
might be dead. But the heart beat,
and with a prayer of thankfulness 1
looked up. She stood beside me.
Tell me. Captain Wayne" she ex-
claimed anxiously. "he is not-not Sc
riously hurt?"
81 believe not" | answered soberly.
He is a heavy man. and fell hard, yet
his heart beats strong. He must have
cut his head upon a stone, however,
for he is bleeding"
She knelt beside him, and | caught
the wilderness of a Handkerchief within
her hand.
Believe me, Mrs. Brennan" / fall
tered lamely. ." regret this far more
than l can tell. Nothing has ever oc-
Cured to me to give greater pain
than the thought that l have brought
you SO much of sorrow and trouble.
You will have faith in me?"
Always. everywhere-whether It
ever be our fate to meet again or not.
But now you must 60"
Go? And leave you here alone?
Are you not afraid?"
Afraid ?"she looked about her into
the darkness. "Of what? Surely you
do not mean of Frank-of Major Bren,
nan? And as to my being alone, our
quarters are within a scant hundred
yards from here, and a single cry will
bring me aid in plenty. Hush! what
was that?"
1t was the shutting tread Of many
feet, the sturdy tramp of a body OF
infantry on the march.
Col" she cried hurriedly. "If you
would truly serve me, IL you care at
all for me-, do not longer delay and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Many Men Possess the Artistic Eye
When It Comes to Matter Of Fem
mine Drapery.

There is an old tradition to the eff.
feet that men lack discretion as well
as artistic eye in the selection of a
becomingly gowned woman. A man
VIGOROUSLY rea In the matter of
feminine frocks was asked to design
what to his mind was a graceful dress
for the Identification OF the woman
ly figure. The result not only vindi-
Gated men of the charge Of ignorance
concerning the becoming feminine
drapery. but established for him a
wisdom and artistry IN designing that
many devotees Of the latest sartorial
spasm. be 1t modestly pretty or dar.
lngly ridiculous. will do well to cul
tivate.
The fabric of the gown evolved by
the mere man was a soft clinging
crepe de chine of shadowy blue tone.
1t was cut 10 kimono fashion. with
loose-hanging Oriental sleeves. The
neck was slightly rounded out to show
the smooth, white column OF The
throat, and the gown hung free from
the snoulders, railing In long, sweep
ing lines. with Just a suspicion Of
a sweep at the back. In front an elon.
gated buckle Of the blue material, EN-.
%broidered with dull gold threads. held
a wide girdle, which was wound
around the waist empire fashion. tied
In an odd knot. with short outstanding
loops in the back. from whence lang.
loose ends, finished with gold and blue.
fell TO the bottom of the skirt. The
sash gave a slightly empire effect. and
the whole gown appeared to swathe
the figure in folds Of pastel blue. Such
a gown must in the very nature OF IT.
SELF conceal any offending angular
lines, Just as It would OF necessity
heighten the symmetry OF the softly
curving ones. Grace Of carriage and
elegance Of attire were its indubitable,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15

away soldier. But / failed to catch
your words; how did you name your
self"
Colonel Curran. of Major-General
Halleck's staff"
THE hell you are! Curran had a
full gray beard a month ago."
He took a step forward, and before
| could recover from the first numbing
shock Of surprise wss peering ~intently
into my face.
Damn I'll" he cried, Juggling
~viciously at a revolver in his belt, II
know that face! You are the measly
Johnny Reb ! brought In day before
yesterday"
There came a quick flutter of drap-
cry at my side, and she, pressing me
firmly backward, far 4 him without a
word.
The mans extended arm dropped to
his side as though pierced by a bullet,
and he took one step backward,
shrinking as II his startled eyes be-
held a ghost.
"Edith?' he cried. as though doubt
ing his own vision, and the ring OF
agony IN his voice was almost plteous.
Edith! MY God! You here. at mid
night, alone with this man?v
However the words, the tone, the
gesture may have stung her, her face
remained proudly calm. her voice cold
and clear.
Il certainly am, Major Brennan"
she answered. her eyes never once.
leaving his face, And may | ask
what reason you can have to object2.
"Reason?" His voice had grown
hc@rse with passion and surprise,
my God. how can you ask? How
car you even face me? Why do you
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Hannibal Gets Twain Photo.

Hannibal,-A life-sized photo of
Mark Twain taken by his biographer,
Albert Bigelow Paine, at Dublin, N.
H., September 1, 1907, while Mark
Twain was debating his autobiogra-
ply, has been sent to Hannibal to be
placed in the old boyhood home Of
Twain IN Hill street. The home was
purchased by George A. Mahan of
Hannibal, who presented it to the
city. The photo was sent by Jervis
Longdon, a brother-in-law of Twain
and associate trustee of the humorist.
The formal opening of the home will
be May Z.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15

not sink down IN shamef Alone
here,"-he looked about him into the
da~rkness~"at such an hour, In COM
pany with a Rebel. q sneaking. cow
ardly spy, already condemned to be
shot By Heavenl &c shall never live
to boast OF It'll"
He flung up his revolver barrel to
prove the truth of his threat. but she
stepped directly between US, and
shielded me with her form.
Put down your pistol" she ordered
coldly. Il assure you my reputation
Is in no Immediate danger unless you
shoot me, and your bullet shall GER
tainly find my heart before it ever
reaches Captain Wayne"
Truly, you must indeed love him."
he sneered.
So close to me was she standing
that | could feel her form tremble at
this insult, yet her voice remained
e~motionless. >
Your uncalled-for words shame
me. not my actions. In being here
with Captain Wayne tonight am
merely paying a simple debt Of honor
"a double debt, indeed, considering
that he was condemned to death by
your lie, while you deceived me by
another"
did he tell you that?"
"He did not. Like the true gentle.
man he has ever shown himself to be.
he e~ndeavored to Disguise the facts,
to withhold from me all knowledge
Of your dastardly action. know it
by the Infamous sentence pronounced
against him and by your falsehood to
me-"
Edith, you mistake" he urged anx-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Standard Of coIors.

The call for International standards
of all kinds is becoming every day
more insistent with the progressive
"unifcation of the industries of the
world. The latest demand of this kind
is for an international standard of
colors.
Chemists, manufacturers Of dye
stuffs and pigments. and many others
would benefit by such a standard. 1t
is suggested that when once the de-
sired color scheme has been decided
upon. the best method of perpetuating
the standards, and rendering them
available for comparison everywhere,
would be by means Of colored glasses
with which a tintometer could be CON
structed. A tentative instrument of
this kind. based On an arbitrary color
scheme, has been made.-Youth's
Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15

iously. II was told that he had
been sent North"
She drew a deep breath, as though
she could scarcely grasp the full au-
dacity Of his pretence to ignorance.
You appeared to be fully informed
but now as to his death sentence"
Eyes, | heard of it while away, and
intended telling you as soo as l
reached our quarters"
| could feel the scorn of his miser-
able deception as it curled her lip,
and her figure seemed to straighten
between us.
Then" she said slowly, "you will
doubtless agree that | have done no
more than was right, and will there
fore permit him this chance of escape
from so unmerited a fate; for you
know as well as | do that he has been
wrongly condemned"
He stepped forward with a half
smothered oath, and rested one hand
heavily upon her shoulder.
Il rather guess not, madam" he
said. Damn him! | will hang him
now higher than Hannah, just to show
Queen Esther that it a be done. Out
of the way, madam!"
Rendered desperate by her slight
resistance and his W jealous hatred,
he thrust the woman aside so rudely
that she fell forward upon one knee.
His revolver was yet in his right
hand, cleaning in the starlight, but
before he could raise or fire 1t | had
grasped the steel barrel firmly, and
the hammer came down noiselssly
upon the flesh of my thumb. The next
instant we were locked close together
in fierce struggle for the mastery. He
was the heavier, stronger man; | the
younger and quicker. From the first
every effort on both sides was put
forth solely to gain command of the
weapon-his to fire, mine to prevent,
for | knew well at the sound Of the
discharge there would come a rush of
bl~ue-coats to his rescue. My first
fierce onset had put him on the de-
fensive. but as we tugged and strained
his superiority in weight began to tell,
and slowly he bore me backward. un-
till all the weight of my body rested
upon my right leg. Then there oc-
CURED to me like a flash a wrestler's
trick taught me years before by all
old negro on my fathers plantation.
Instantly | appeared to yield to the
force against which | c~ontended with
simulated weakness, sinking lower
and lower, until, | doubt not, Brennan
felt convinced | must go over back
ward. But as | thus sank, my left
foot found steady support farther
back. while my free hand sank slow
ly down his straining body until my
cropping fingers grasped firmly the
broad belt about his waist | yielded
yet another inch, until he leaned SO
far over me as to be out of all bal
ance, and then. with sudden straight
ening OF my left leg, at the same time
forcing my head beneath his chest in
leverage, with one tremendous effort
| flung him, head under, crashing
down upon the hard road. Trembling
like a reed from the exertion, ! stood
there looking down upon the dark
form lying huddled at my feet He
rested ~motionless, and | bent over.
placing my hand upon his heart. nor
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Fulton Is to Remain Arid.

Fulton.-Fulton will not have ,sa-
looms for the next month at least, as
decided when attorneys for the men
who desire licenses withdrew their
applications. The action followed the
announcement Of county judges that
they would require the signatures of
at least two-thirds of the taxpayers
in the block, The Woman's Christian
Temperance Union was instrumental
in getting the signatures of LOO per
sons to petitions requesting the coun-
ty court to refuse the licenses unless
the petitioners had complied with all
the provisions of the law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
SYNOPSIS.

The story opens In a Confederate tent
at a critical stage of the Civil War. Gen.
Lee imparts to Capt. Wayne an important
message to Longstreet. Accompanied by
Sergt. Craig. an old army scout, Wayne
starts on his mission. They get within
the lines of the enemy and in the dark
ness Wayne Is taken for a Federal Of
neer and q young lady ON horseback In
given In his charge. She is a northern
girl and attempts to escape. One OF the
horses succumbs and Craig goes through
with the dispatches. while Wayne and My
Lady OF the North are left alone. They
seek shelter In a hut and entering 1t In
the dark q huge mastlff attacks Wayne
The girl shoots the brute Just in time.
the oWner of the hut, Jed Bungay, and
MS wife appear and soon a party OF
horsenen approach. They are led by a
man claiming to be Red Lowrie, but who
proves to be Maj. Brennan, a Federal
officer whom the Union girl recognizes.
He orders the arrest OF Wayne as a spy
and he Is brought before Sheridan, who
threatens him with death unless he re-
yeais the secret message. Wayne believes
Edith Brennan to be the wife of MAJ.
Brennan. He Is rescued by Jed Bungay.
who starts to reach Gen. Lee, while
a in disguise penetrates to the ball
room. beneath which he had been i'm
prisoned. He is introduced to a Miss
Minor and barely escapes being unmask-
ed. Edith Brennan. recognizing Wayne,
says she will save him..
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FORCES to Wed, Breaks Jail.

Sedalia,-Francis M. Lutz, who said
he was a wealthy Henry county stock
man, obtained a license to marry Mrs.
Villa S. Moore, proprietor of Hotel
La Moore, without her consent or
knowledge, escaped the city Jail by
digging a hole through a brick wall.
Lutz was arrested on a charge of hay
ing forged several checks, with one
of which he paid for the wedding ring
he had intended giving Mrs. Moore.
The others were cashed and the
money used in cutting a splurge."
Lutz is about As years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Fountain of Boiling pitch.

Boiling pitch In tho form Of q
waterspout was the alarming spec.
tacle presented to the eyes Of hun.
dreds flocking over London bridge to
their work the other morning. The
road is being repaired on the south
side Of the bridge, and suddenly there
arose from a huge tank a column OF
pitch. which shot up to a height OF
IL feet before falling in fountainlike
fashion. Two men, named Joseph
Clarke and William Matthews, were
badly burnt by the boiling mixtuu.
and holes were burnt In the ololi
ing Of other people
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Convention Hall for sprinafIeId.

Springield.-Assuring this city OF
a splendid convention hall, the board
of councilmen approved a bill grant.
ing to a committee of business men
who propose to erect the building a
fi~fty-year lease or a large tract of
land in the business district formerly
known as the city lot. An auditorium
to seat 5000, costing $4,000, will be
erected at once, iR accordance with
the terms of the lease. The city is
to receive $1,000 per year for the
rental of the lot, andfat the expiration
of the contract is to receive the
ground and improvements.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Mean Trick,

Being anxious as to his prospects in
n of the early attempts to enter par
Lament, Herbert Samuel consulted his
agent, who said the chances were not
rosy, because he was a "carpetbag-
ger"
Mr.. Samuel %thereupon promised to
live in the division if he were success
full, and bills were Immediately posted
that IF Herbert Samuel is returned
next Tuesday he will come to live
here"
Some Of the other side, however,
posted II of these bills on a pigsty.
Mr.. Samuel did not win the election.
London Telegraph.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
CHAPTER XIX.
The Cavalry Outpost.

'hC SdNoIi
l fingered merely long enough to
feel assured as to her safety, creep
ing closer until | heard her simple
story of the Majors fall from his
horse, and then watched through the
night shadows while the little squad
bore his unconscious form over the
crest of the low hill toward their
quarters. Then | turned my face
eastward and tramped resolutely on.
| was, first of all, a soldier, and moth
ing short Of death or capture should
prevent me reaching Lee with my
message. Let what would happen, all
else could wait!
The CLEAN of the stars fell upon the
double row Of buttons down the
breast of the coat | wore, and |
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Missing Banker is ousted.

Rolla.-H A. Root, a business man,
has been elected president Of the
Newburg State bank to succeed John
w. Seaman, who has been missing
since December 10, 1911. B. Fl. Ruck-
er was chosen on the board Of direc-
tors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
ParoIed Convict Held Tor KilIina.

Kansas City.-Charles W Hedges.
a tinker and paroled e%x-convict, was
charged with the murder of Mrs. LII
cetta Dorset, a widow, who had be-
friended him by lending him money
when his prison record made it diff
cult for him to get work.
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Conversational CAN February 20.

Jefferson City, The Republican
congressional committee Of the Eighth
district viii be called together about
February 20 to call a congressional
convention for the selection OF two
delegates and two a%lternates to the
national convention.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15

be discovered here. 1t is the grand
rounds. | beg of you, go!"
| grasped her o~utstretched hand,
pressed my lips holly upon it, and
sped with noiseless footsteps down
the black, deserted road.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Operator Burned in Film EXPLOSION.

Marshall.-While the operator was
trying out some pictures at McChes-
ney's photo-playhouss, a film explod-
ed. The operator was burned about
the arms. The machine, films and
contents of the booth were destroyed,
but the building was saved.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Insurance Company Suspended.

Jefferson City.-Pending an exami-
nation, State Superintendent Of Insur-
anco Frank Blake ordered the Della
ware Insurance company to suspend
business IN Missouri
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Missing warkman Found Dead.

Springield.-After searching two
hours, workmen found the body of
William e. Sorrell, aged 81, a steam
pipeftter, in an underground oil room.
He had been electrocuted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
INCORPORATES Town Of Latour.

Warrensburg.-The Johnson county
court incorporated the village of La
tour, in the southwestern part of
Johnson county, as the town of La
tour"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
Have Good Idea of Dress

followers. so much so that one won
ders, why the distress and fatigue of
countless hours at the dressmaker's
are endured. when art is SO very sim,
Pile.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1912-02-15
An exception: The Founeiih.

Every mothers son Of US has ri
tipes ne doesn't llke.-Chicaeo Naws
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-20

Grand Rapids New Retriserators are a great Improvement over any that have here tofore been used. because they are perfectly sanitary and permit of a free circulation at an times They pay the cost of the refrig- orator in a short time in economy of ice. These reffigeratots arc the prize winning reffigemtom for home nse. Come in and iei us show you points about them. Priced at 5000 up.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-06-20

A HIGH GRADE KITCHEN CABINET
 Do you want to enjoy vacation from the kitchen drrdgery during the hot daysg One of our Kitchen Cabinets will give you hours and days of rest from work by it's wonderful saving of steps, perfect utility, and by it's economy of space. Everyone who has one is delighted with it. Com- plcte with latest improvements.
 SALE PRICE s2tOo.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1912-05-15

1.-THE Outer HarbOr constructed
IL Chicago Company other
public harbOr waterway
United States Government maintained
public.
municipal docks will provided property ac-
qu1red by city Chicago East Chicago
Company. completion of dredging operations
construction bridges
navigation a considerable additional
Work is being vigorously prosecuted this
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-05-31

mont farmers should not reap the bene-
fit of their position in the present econ
omic situation and make themselves
rich by growing potatoes.
But there is one caution every farmer
must observe or suffer loss in conse-
quence, and that is the proper protec-
ton of the potato crop from the rava-
ges of blight. This protection can be
made perfect in effect if care is taken
to spray the plants literally with a
reliable "bug destroyer, such as paris
green, at the right time in the year,
which is when the first few eggs make
their appearance on the leaves of the
young plants. A large supply of the
proper instruments for this work and
also for the most effective cultivation
of the potato field, such as the latest
plows. cultivators, ETC., have been pur-
chased at an expense of $500 by the
White River railroad which is offering
them to the farmers in its contest at 9
rental barely covering depreciation
charges.
Modern methods are worth following
when it is remembered that the winner
of the contest last year had son WHIT
aided him with the knowledge gained a
he State Agricultural college.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-05-31
A Com m U mic alton.
Editor of the Register.

EQlCOr OF Ine heBlSter.
Dear Sir:-I notice in recent issue
of the Register that Louis Bruya, a
telegraph operator at Barre and Mid
dlebury boy, has been awarded a
Carnegie medal for an act of bravery
in saving a mans life.
Does not Mr.. Bruya come from brave
ancestors? Was it not his father or
was it his grandfather who saved the
life of John Labaree, youngest son of
President Labaree, from drowning at
the risk of his own life number of
years ago?
John Labaree and other boys were
sliding down hill onto the creek, some
where back of Judge Phelps residence.
John broke through and went under
the ice. Mr.. Bruya, who was in the
rear of Davenports store heard the
cries of the boys and ran across the
creek on the ice and laid down OH the
edge of the ice, under the grocery OF
George Langworthy, not far from the
bridge, and consequently not far from
the falls. The current was very swift
on that side of the creek, and as Johr
came out from under the ice, Mr.
Bruya caught him and preserved hi:
life.
Probably there are many now living
in Mddlebury who will recall this cir
cumstance.
1t was certainly very brave act
and one which very few would hav,
thought of. The ice at the edge i
always thin and treacherous. Mr.
Bruya was in danger of breaking
through and being carried over the
falls.
A. H. COPELAND.
Oak Park, H., May 25, 1912
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1912-05-31

from the Department of Agriculture at
Washington for each Boy Scout.
Directions for planting and growing
these seed are sent from the U. S.
Department of Agriculture to the
Scouts. and they are requested to re-
port the result of their trial to that de-
partment. Each Scout has been fur
nished Circular No. 154, The Home
Vegetable Garden" by Prof. John w.
Lloyd of the Agricultural Experiment
station and State Agricultural college.
About seventy=fve boys have entered
this contest, and it promises to be ar
interesting and lively one. Boys will
be held to the minimum requirement.
only and can plant larger gardens, Sc
cure other seeds, and plant their gar
dens in any form they wish.