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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
RUSH FOR WEALTH
Brokers Failure in Business
Leads to Happiness Through
Strange Inheritance.
By eERrRupE MARY sHERIpAN.


Warren Talcott took a last look at
the long counting room that had once
been his, but was so no longer. Some
men were erasing the sign, "Talcott
& Co., Stocks and Bonds" from the
~glittering plate glass windows. He
PASSED the elevator starter, who halt
ed him by gently catching his arm.
I've heard Of it, Mr.. Talcott," he
said, his voice ~quivering. "Sir, my
wife didn't sleep all night over 1t.
She says there's a room for you I'M
der the roof you helped US a " all
your life long, If you'll take it."
Thank you" nodded the broker.
Tell your wife it's such people as
you that make a man think there's
some good in the world"
Men turned and noted the tall,
graceful figure IS Talcott passed
There was always something royal In
his bearing. Even with Failure"
written that day against his business
career, a dauntless courage showed
in his kindly, steady eye.
A bootblack whom he had started
In business ran after him, winning the
ever indulgent smile of the generous
broker.
"Mr. Talcott," he said hurriedlyr
"I've got a savings bank book that
says three hundred dollars. l want
to loan it out, you see"
81 see you are a good, loyal friend
interrupted Talcott, placing a gentle
hand on the shoulder of the grateful
cripple.
The speaker walked rapidly from
the business center. Finally he
sought the most secluded orner Of
an humble restaurant and sat down
to think.
Frame and face relaxed as he drew
out his pocket book. 1t contained only
a few dollars, all that was left of
magnificent fortune. His mind rar
back over the past few months. He
recalled the warning of his Doctor
overwork. He remembered how he
had one day given a wrong order. An
other when the floor Of the stock ex
change had gone all black before him
and he had made a confused error II
business Judgment and lost over two
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Ancient Science,

1t is generally supposed that those
who combated the opinion that the
earth was a sphere when Columbus
proposed his great voyage were only
giving expressions to opinions that
had always been entertained. But the
fact is that long before the Christian
era the Greek and Egyptian philoso.
piers entertained the idea that the
earth was round and knew vastly
more about eclipses, the motions of
the moon and other astronomical mat
ters than many do even today. The
idea of Columbus had been anticipated
by the ancient philosophers by more
than sixteen centuries.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
"You Are Almost RIch Again

hundred thousand dollars. Then the
verdict of the doctor, nervous col
lapse, and now-the crash.
Anyhow, he had paid dollar for dol
lar. He tried to think of hard work,
a constitution rebuilt, but never again
the mad rush for wealth, holding in
the end only bitter dust and blight.
Talcott had brought half a dozen
letters from the office. He opened
them in turn. Five were of no conse-
quence. The last one startled him. 1t
announced that an old pensioner of
his, James Gregory, living in another
city, had died leaving him his entire
estate-'apply at once to Dockkery &
Bates, attorneys"
Twenty-four hours later the senior
member of that firm escorted the
broker to a secluded city court. In
the center of a vacant lot stood a
large covered wagon. 1t had windows
like a house and was divided into
three living compartments. Seated
on the grass reading from school
books were three small boys. Near by
was a young lady of about eighteen.
She was sewing and four little girls
were copying her industry.
"Mr. Gregory has left you two
horses and that wagon, with all hands
included" said the lawyer, grimly. I'm
addition, here Is the deed already re-
corded In your name, to a six hundred
and forty acre tract of wild land a
hundred miles from here, up near the
pineries."
"And this is my legacy!" murmured
the perplexed Talcott.
Exactly. Miss Gregory will explain
the Details" and the lawyer left him.
Talcott advanced towards the young
lady and introduced himself. He
fancied he had never seen so kindly
and peaceful a face. Her simple
story was soon told. Her dead ia
Their. an eccentric. had taken in
charge, gradually, some homeless
orphans. For them and herself he had
worked, travelling about the country
in, the wagon and doing odd jobs as a
tinker.
When the broker asked her as to
her plans for the future. she only
looked helplessly and pathetically at
him.
Warren Talcott did some thinking.
Then, as II he had suddenly and re-
freshingly come to the threshold OF
an odd, new, inspiring life, he realized
that his pensloner had made him his
iegatee, confident that his old friend
would work out the problem Alright.
They talked for oyer an hour, Blunt.
ly Talcott told of his real situation.
He suggested a plan. He needed
rest, a change, the doctors had said.
Here II was, ready made to order.
They would 90 to "the farm as he
called II. It was their only tangible
inheritance. He went away for a
time, sold his watch and other jewel
ry. handed n roll Of bills to Miss
Sregory, and said:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Naturally Frightened.

Decayed and fungoid wood is also
fox fire" On one occasion some Of
this was used for a camp fire, and,
many of the broken fragments we're
scattered over the ground where the
men were sleeping. The fire died out
during the night and one of the party
awoke. and in his fright woke the
rest. who we're equally terrified. be-
lieving that they we're lying among
live Goals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Rsduos Cost Of READING.

There are two clubs in New York
that are designed to reduce the cost OF
fresh reading matter. One is COM
posed Of m who contribute rs
cents a month and have the use Of
all the best magazines, which are
later sent to a hospital. The other
buys new books for the same price
to each member and the books are dis
posed of by a lottery system. although
each member gets one. There are
hundreds of ways to save money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
state Farm Board Elects.

Columbia.-T. c. Wilson was re-
elected secretary of the state board
of agriculture and w. L. Nelson was
reelected assistant secretary at the
annual meeting. The board Endorsed
Henry Jackson Waters, president Of
the Kansas Agricultural college, for
secretary of agriculture in Woodrow
Wilson's cabinet. The state fair board
also met and elected these officers:
W. A. Dallmeyer, Jefferson City. pres
ident; Sanford McSmith, Reeds, vice
president; John T. Stinson, Sedalia,
secretary; H. w. Meuschke, Sedalia,
treasurer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
sImprfy LIfs.

Il do believe in simplicity. 1t Is as
tonishing as well as sad, how many
trivial affairs even the wisest man
thinks he must attend to in a day;
how singular an affair he thinks he
must omit. When the mathematician
would solve a difficult problem he
first frees the equation Of all ineum.
brances and reduces II to its sim.
pleat terms. So simplify the prob
lem Of life, distinguish the necessary
and the renl-From Thoreau Let
ters"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02

at Vicksburg and the indomitable
Nogi learned by. the failure of the first
rush attack at Port Arthur.
In a week, any army that has
spades and a few of the resources of
material which should be part Of the
storehouse at its base should make
such a position as that Of the series
Of rising hills back of Tchatalja fully
tenable against any but siege attack,
unless there was room for a flank at
tack.
Turks Turn the Tables.
And the breadth of the position
open to infantry approach in any at
tempt at storming was only 16 miles,
while from either sea side Of the mar
row strip of peninsula the Turkish
navy could bring into play more pow
erful guns than any Demetrieff had at
his disposal.
At the same time there is to be
kept in view the generally accepted
tenet that you must not send In
fantry against any we'll ~entrenched po-
sition until its batteries are silenced
or 1t is known that they can be kept
under control during the infantry at
tack by a well concentrated fire Of
your own batteries.
Demetrieff used his guns for a day
in trying to develop the strength and
location of the enemy's batteries. But
the Turks would not be drawn. At last
tile tables we're turned.
Meanwhile Adrianople also was tell
ing. You may discuss as much as you
please whether the original plan Of
the Bulgarian staff was to mask this
fortress or to take it by storm, the
fact remains that the only result was
to mask it, and the lesson was that
any garrison in the rear OF an advan-
cling army, thought is held securely
in investment, remains a mighty force
in being for the enemy's purpose.
Nature meant Adrianople to be a
fortress. Past 1t on the south flows
the Martha river, taking Its origin In
the Balkans and plowing it's way
across the alluvial lowlands Of Thrace
to the sea. A strong bridge crosses 1t
on the line of the Constantinople high
way at Mustapha Pasha, some tweAty-
five miles from Adrianople.
This bridge, which is not far from
the Bulgarian frontier, the Turks left
intact, a characteristic piece Of care
lessness In the earlier part Of the war
in keeping with all other signs of Tur-
kish Generalization and wrongheaded-
ness, which might easily lead the Bull
garians to think that Adrianople would
not resist a brilliant onslaught.
Mustapha Pasha became the head
quarters Of the second bulgarian army.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
HadIevs Given LOVING Gun.

Jefferson City.-Fifty-six business
and professional men of Jefferson
City called at the executive mansion
Christmas eve and presented to Gov.
and Mrs. Hadley a loving cup. The
Hadleys have resided in Jefferson
City eight years, four Of these being
the period served by the governor as
attorney general. This is the first
time a Missouri governor, upon retire
ment, and his wife have been thus
honored by the people Of this city.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
MaryvIIIe Honored In Soma.

Notwithstanding is probably
the only town in the world which has
its full name and the state in which
it is located set to music. The song,
which was composed by G. L. Burr, a
former resident of Maryville, is called
Mary Villemo,"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Blees Relics to Be Sold.

Blees property at Macon announced
that they will begin an auction sale of
the personal property January 81 and
continue daily until everything is dis
posed of. This will include rare vol
umes and relics Col. F. W. Blees &C.
quired during his travels. There is a
Macmillan dinner service bought
from the president of the Mexican
Central railroad for $500, once the
property Of the unfortunate emperor
of Mexico.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
NEWSgf MISSOURI
MISSOURI HOGS Top MARKET.
Boone County Raiser Gets Fifteen
Cents Above Ordinary Prices.

st. Louis.-Missouri hogs maintained
their reputation here when they took
the top at the st. Louis National
stockyards and sold from 5 to 20
cents a hundred more than the top
at any Western market.
The top-takers came from Boone
county and weighed an average of 229.
They brought ]. M. Inness, who raised
and marketed them, S7.45 a hundred,
or Is cents above the average top at
the other Western receiving points,
Chicago reaching only $40, Kansas
City $7.35, st. Joseph $7.25 and Oma-
ha 1920.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Elected Law Examiners Presider

Jefferson City.-The state board OF
law examiners elected l.. R. Thoma-
son of Poplar Bluff as president, and
Clifford B. Allen as secretary, at a
meeting here. The board abolished
its old rule knocking out an applicant
who falls below so per cent on any
n of the twenty-four, providing he
makes a general average of rs per
cent. This ruling is applicable to the
class just examined here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
HadIey BUYS Kansas CITY Home.

Kansas City.-Gov. Hadley pur-
chased the I. P. Dana house at 1882
Locust street. The governor will re-
turn to Kansas City and practice law
after his term expires.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
school contract for Meat Hluher

Fulton.-That meat prices will soar
is taken for granted in a recent con
tract for supplying the Missouri school
for the deaf with beef for the next
six months. The contract was made
with the Armour Packing company at
S10.21 per 100. The school for the
deaf has been paying 1887 per 100.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02

Making Bomb hrower Out Of Host.
An English wit Of reputation. who
has been visiting New York for the
last two weeks, remarked at the con
clusion Of a little dinner given him:
IT'S been excellent never heard
older stories nor drank newer wine
in my life"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
AGRICULTURAL Board Elects.

Columbia.-W. R. Wilkinson of St.
Louis was the only new officer elect
ed by the state board Of agriculture.
He will succeed w. A. Dallmeyer Of
Jefferson City as vice-president. All
the others were reelected. They are
P. P. Lwis, Crescent, Mo-, president;
T. G. Wilson, secretary; w. L. Nell
son, assistant secretary; w. A. Bright,
treasurer. The last three are all of
Columbia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
yeoos cet 5000 in STAMPS.

Paris.-The vault and safe deposit
office at the Stoutsville p~ostoffice
were blown to pieces by robbers and
5000 worth OF stamps taken. Postmas-
ter Sohlinger had the money at home
and no cash was secured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
TWO convict Paroled.

Jefferson City.-Complying with an
old custom Of granting paroles on
holidays to two or more long-term
men, Gov. Hadley ordered the release
Of John Gavin Of ST. Francois county
and William Jackson of st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Fire Destroys P~ostoffice, Two Stores.

Waynesville.-The firm Of Jasper &
Fisher of B~loodland, was destroyed
by fire. The hardware, dry goods
store and ~postoffice were all in the
same building. Nothing was saved
but the account books. The loss Is
estimated at SIS, 1000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Woman Killed by Horse.

Paris.-Mrs. H. D. Kindred, wife Of
a prominent farmer, was thrown from
her buggy and kicked to death by her
horse here. She had been in Paris
buying Christmas presents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
spsak auardndlv.

Speak not at all. in any wise, till you
have somewhat to speak; care not for
the reward Of your speaking, but siia
ply and with undivided mind for the
truth Of your speaking -Carlyle
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02

The mebmers Of a church in the
southwest have given their pastor an
automobile. II is hoped that no
member Of his congregation may be
present the first time the crank han
die hits him on the elbow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Small Boy Aaaln.

Bobby, do you see that bright star
overhead, at the top of the big cross?"
Yes" We'll, that's Deneb. 1t Is
nearly three quadrillions OF miles
away "Huhl Then how do you know
its name is Deneb?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Church at Salem BURNS.

Salem.-Fre destroyed the Baptist
church. The loss is estimated at
$4,000, half of which is covered by in
surance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02

Pat-"say, Dinny. phwat wud yez
do II yez had all the money yez want.
cdr Dinny-'Oi'd be after goin' to
me wurrk in an autymobile instead
Of q trolley ar.'-Boston Transcript,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Seemingly Good Evidence.

rs your son happily married?" "Yes,
I'm afraid he is. I've done my best
to convince him that she isn't worthy
OF him. but he won't believe me-"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02

She BIAS her hands full keeping her
temper, keeping her house, keeping
her cook, keeping her youth. keeping
her husband and other things.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Woman Burned to Death.

understanding a IRE with kerO-
sene at her home, twelve miles east
Of here, Mrs. William Sutherland.
aged rs years, was burned to death.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Remember ,Em3

How modest one oil those old.fash-
Toned %scandalous rainy day skirts
would look Observation-Disclosures
Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
COURAGE and Truth.

Without courage there cannot bo
truth. aud without truth there can DO.
no other virtue.-Sir Walter Scott
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-01-02
Despondent over Love, Ends LIE.

Golden City.-Albert L. Knapp, a
farmer, living neal here, committed
suicide by taking strychnine. De-
sondency over a love affair is said
to have been responsible.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
MEXICANS STAY
RESIDENTS Of
ENTIRE Village
OFFICERS TUT TO TORTURE
Revolving Story From Scene
Of Carnage

Mexico City, Oct. 23-Rebels yes
terday murdered the entire population
numbering about so of the village #
Cheranatzicurin, in the state of Mi
chaecan, while they were defending
the village church against looters. The
villagers fought until their ammuni>
ton was exhausted, and then used ma
chefs, stones and clubs to beat off their
assailants, but they were eventually
overcome and killed and the village
was burned to the ground
Rebels are reported to have tor
tured Lieut.. Jose Bracamontes and
two soldiers belonging to small fed
eral garrison stationed near Camaron,
south of Nuevo Laredo, after killing
the remainder of the federal troops.
The rebels are said to have skinned
the soles off of the feet of their
three prisoners, walked them several
miles and then beheaded them vita
machetes, because they refused to
shout for Gen. Carranza, the chief
rebel commander.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
CLASS WANTS To REPLY
To ONE Of HIS CRITICS

Washington, D. c., Oct. 23.-Repre-
sentative Glass chairman of the ban6-
ing committee, has invited former Sow
ernor Stokes, republican candidate for
governor in New Jersey, to be present
Monday night when he will speak on
the pending currency bill. Mr.. Stokes
has made references to the currency
bill, to which Mr. Glass intends to
make reply.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
Sale of Ladies' Silk and WOODEN
Dresses Monday Next.

On Thursday during the rain we had
an opportunity to go through our stock
of silk and wooden dresses and we
threw out bunch of very desirable
garments which we marked to be clos
ed out Monday next as follows:
One lot all wool serges which were
$3.50, for $39S.
One lot fine wool serges which were
$40, for $59S.
One lot fine assorted styles which
were $500, for $6.9S.
One lot extra good dresses, which
were $3.50 to $40, for $S9S.
One lot light colored silk dresses
which were $500, for S5.SS.
One lot assorted silk dresses which
were $3.50 to $4,000 at 1898.
These goods will not be shown UNI
til Monday. The terms are spot cash.
None sent on approval or exchanged
after sold. ANSLEY'S.
advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
TO MAKE ROOM.

We will close out for CASH.
2 Mahogany ChiffOniers,
$3.50, Reduced to $22.50
l Mahogany ChiffOnier,
$500, Reduced to ........ $4,000
Mahogany ChiffOnier,
$3.50, Reduced to .... $500
1 Golden Oak ChiffOnier,
$3.50, Reluced to .......... $3.50
1 Golden Oak ChiffOnier,
$4,000, Reduced to ......... $500
Some of the above are beautiful col
Onial patterns, and if you need chit.
fOnier, it will be to your interest to
see these at once.
A. W. SMITH FURNT COMPANY.
advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
Ladies, Raincoat Specials.

We have just received a splendid line
aides and children's raincoats, rang
ing in price from $3.50 to $3.50. A
few numbers ladies' silk and also wool
raincoats carried; were $3.50 to
$3.50, to close at $500 and $3.50. Only
a few of them. ANSLEY'S.
advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
House.
Met at noon.
Farm For Rent.

Nice four-horse farm, one mile from
the city limits, splendid new five-room
iwelling, good tenant houses, excellent
barn, wagon and buggy house; good
COW house. Chas. L. Ansley.
23-advt-dtf-w-
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Remember the specials we are Of
fering in few carried over suits rang
ing in price from 1898 to 1898. All
sizes and colors and they are clean,
desirable merchandise, but simply car
ried over styles. Many of the best
women in the town and county are
buying them. Ansley's. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
A Card of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. William M. Humb er
take this means of expressing to their
many friends heartfelt thanks for acts
of kindness and sympathy extended IN
their recent bereavement, the illness
and death of their little daughter
advt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24
REGISTRATION NOTICE.

The registration books for the pri.
mary on October Goth, 1918, are nov
open and will remain open until noon
on October 25th. 1t is necessary fog
you to appear in person or by written
request ii you desire your name to ap.
pear on the registration lists. Please
govern yourselves accordingly.
H. W. WEAVER,
Clerk and Treasurer.
oct9-15-23-24-advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Our cough syrup cures. It's dif-
ferent prescription from those that
just relieve. Price % cents. Eldridee
Drug Co. ad.t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Macon is Growing about it's chimes
but Americas has a fire whistle that
has it beat mile for noise at least.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

A. ]. Young and J. G. Mayer, OF
Lancaster, Penn, were visitors in
Americas yesterday, guests of the Ho-
tel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Mrs r. P. Findlay returned to Co
lumbus yesterday, after a pleasant
visit to relatives here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Col. w. R. Maxwell, of Montgomery
was here yesterday. A frequent visitor
in Americas, he has many friends
here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

G. w. Barnes was among the Macon
ians talking state fair to the natives
here yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Misses Minnie and EstelIe Billiard,
of Atlanta, are visitors in Americas for
several days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Children's Raincapes, blue and red
$l.9S. Warlick Bros. Co. advt-1
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Decorate your home with Artificial
Ferns; choice 75c. Bell the JeWeler.
adyt.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Mr. Emory Clements returned to
Macon yesterday after a visit here tc
his brother, Dr. ]. A. Clements.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1913-10-24

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Holmes, of Cordele,
are visitors in Americas. Mr.. and
Mrs. Holmes contemplate coming here
to reside shortly.