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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16

All Rail Route From Chicago To Alaska.
Consul General K. +. Mansfield at
Vancouver, Canada, writes Washington
that direct railway communication
from Chicago to Alaska is an early
possibility. Plans are being made for
a traffic arrangement to run trains
from Chicago to St Paul, and from
that point to the Canadian border over
the Great Northern, where connections
will be made with a branch Of the
Grand Trunk Pacific, the last link in
the transcontinental line, which has
just been completed in British Column
bia The extension of the Grand
Trunk Pacific, connecting with the
roads in the United States, will be
from Regina, Saskatchewan, to North
gate, a port of entry on the interna-
tona boundary between Canada and
the United States. Later branch will
be built north from the main line in
British Columbia, through the Yukon,
via Dawson, connecting with the pro-
posed American railways in Alaska.
The line will pass through some of
the finest country in British Columbia
and Yukon Territory, furnishing trans
portation facilities for a large section
of undeveloped country, rich in varied
natural resources. In addition to it's
material wealth, the country north
from Vancouver along the proposed
route possesses scenic attractions.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16
The Pale Cast of Diplomatic
Fuss and Feathers.

There is no man who has come to
Washington in recent years who has
been more subjected to attack than
Secretary Bryan, and whenever any
matter comes up in Congress which can
be so twisted as to make it appear that
simple democracy" Is puttlrg on airs
in the Bryan establishment, no quarter
Is given him. During the process of
making appropriations for the Secretary
of State s establishment q line IN the
bin was interpreted TO livery for
the servants of the Secretary S family
ThereuRon Mr.. Murdoch, the Progress
i've leader. raised his voice in protest
and said that 81 refuse to believe that
the native hue of Nebraskan simplicity
in the great Secretary of State is sick.
lied Ger with the pale cast of fuss and
feathers. This led Representative
johnson of South Carolina to enter into
somewhat extended defence of Secre-
tary Bryan, in the course Of which he
said:
Il do not feel that it is necessary
tor me to defend the Secretary OF State
against the sarcasm and ridicule that
are attempted to be heaped upon him.
hold IN my hand the Book OF books.
opened at the story where three He
brews were tire TO the God of their
fathers and refused to bow down to the
golden image that Nebuehadnexzar had
set up. The king was invoked to en-.
force the decree that whatsoever refus.
ed TO fall down and worship the golden
image should be cast INTO the fiery
furnace. A furnace seven times hotter
than usual was heated ard the strong
men of the army We're commanded to
seize the Hebrews and cast them into
the fiery furnace. 1t was so hot that
those VINO bore Shadrack, Meshak and
Abedego to the mouth of the furnace
were themselves slain by the heat; but
these three Hebrews came forth, us
the story read, with their halr unsing-
ed. and their clothes did not have the
smell Of fire upon them. No man in
the history of tins Republic has been
SO abused misrepresented and SANDER
ed as william Jennings Bryan. You
have put him in the frey furnace of
misrepresentation, hate. sarcasm. and
ridicule for sixteen years. and ne comes
forth today and stands in the presence
of all men with his hair unsinged and
not the smell Of tire upon his garment
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16
earrett's Pun.

Lawrence Barrett though stern and
dignified, could unbend a little occa-
sionally. Once a popular low comedian
proposed a combination with him.
which he declined.
1T would have been an unhappy IL
lustration. said the tragedian in relat-
ing il, "of Grin and Barrett"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16

why do they hate each other SOP
"They are rivals"
"Oh. both trying to marry the same
girl. Ell? That sort of thing certainly
does arouse a mans primal passions.
I'm this case it is worse than that
They are both trying to marry the
same fortune. Houston Post.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16
NEWS FROM WASHINGTON, D. C.
The spoiIs Sustem.

HN DPNaNS O5SaNHr
In former times the country was
very much disturbed by the abuses un-
der the spoils system, but now are led
to believe that the civil service and
the better arranged plans of govern
ment have largely done away such
abuses. Representative Coooer of Wis
cousin recently recalled that General
Garfield declared as to the evils of the
old spells system;
"One-third of the working hours of
Senators and Representatives is hardly
sufficient to meet the demands made
upon them in referncs to appointments
in office.
1.-The present system impairs the
efficiency of the Legislators - it de-
grades the civil sevice;- it reDels
from the service those high and manly
qualities which are so necessary to a
pure and efficient administration, and
finally, it debauch es the public mind
by holding up public office as reward
of mere party zeal.
ITO reform this service is one of the
highest and most imperative duties of
craftsmanship.
Senator Vest, a Democrat, and Gen.
eral Grant, Republican. were also cited
by the Wisconsin Congressman as
having SAID that the evil of the spoils
system We're intoerable And even as
far back as the time of John c. Cal.
houn and Daniel Webster prophecies
were made by those two gentlemen
that the spolls system if not done away
with, would ultimately lead to the
downfall of Republican institutions
Senator Bayard, a Democrat, also used
vigorous language when be was in the
saddle, denouncng the spoils system.
No man obtained an office except he
was violent partisan, and the office
was kiven to him as q reward for party
service" he said. land so things
went on until the offices generally
were filled under that system, which
was false and dangerous in the extreme
a systm which, as my friend from Ohio
said, is absolutely fatal to the integrit y
of Republican institutions, care not
what party or under what name it may
be organized and carried "
Mr.. Cooper asserted his full con-
fidence in the work of the Civil Servic.
Commission and while he admitted that
spoilsmen are guilty of plenty of abuse
even down to the wear 1914, yet he
felt sure there existed no reason for
the repeal eff the civil service law.
The Civil Service Commission in re-
porting upon Its own affairs SAYS:
The Commission does not wish it
understood by anything that has been
said under this tonic that there is an
absence of irregularities ami violation
of the civil service law and rules. or
that the system is yet working with
entire satisfaction, Tor such is far from
being the case bat the foregoing is
set out TO indicate the steady and graf.
, flying improvement in that direction.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16

1t was Smiths first Sunday as usher
in church and he was q bit clustered
Turning to a lady who entered he said
This way. madam. and I'll sew you
into a sheet"-Boston Transcript
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16

eminent. China has been frantic over
the matter, because its banks have
been advancing money and its mer-
chants have been loading their stocks
with opium.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16

He-lt has been said that a woman
can mske fool of any 0cAn. Do you
believe it, She-Of course not. The
best she can do is to develop him
Chicago News.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16
Eus.y Baby.

Mamma-Nettie. what are you doing
TO baby that makes him cry so? Small
Nurse-Oh. he's got fusg because 1
tried to open his mouth with your
glove stretcher.-ChRago News.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16
The Chink and his Onenine

The consular reports of the United
States occasionally give information
from United States consuls in referen.
ce TO the oplum traffic of China.
CHINA seems to have more trouble with
her opium than some Of our prohibition
states do with liquor; The Chinese
government has brought down the
weapon of exclusion upon certified
of opium from India. and
has made the sale Of the drug to users
in Hongkong government monopoly.
OF course, India has kicked. " and
the results of the commercial warfare
between the two countries Is likely to
mark the beginning of the END of the
ppium trade in China and HongkouS
Consul General George E. Anderson at
longkong estimates that the year 1914
pened with stock in opium in China az
bout $50, 600. 600 gold. and this at a
lime when the retail trade was practi-
ally stopped through the restrictive
Pleasures adopted by the Chinese gov
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-05-16

The elect are those who win and the
nonelect are those who won't-Henry
Ward Beecher.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
BACK TOPROSPERITY
Hon. T. J. Atkins, Hon. WI.
Diffanderfer and Col.
A. c. Rankin Speak

A large crowd gathered at the
Mansfield opera house last even
ing to attend the opening rally
of the Republican party for the
1914 ampaign.
Addresses were made by
Hon. W. l. Diffenderffer, of Leb-
anon. Republican nominee for
congress from the 10Th Missouri
district. Hon. T. j. Aklns, of
st. Louis. Republican nominee
for United States Senator, and
Col. A. G. Rankin, of Chicago,
the iron moulder orator." also
delivered addresses. Mr.. Ran
kin is one of the most expert
tariff f~meu in the country, and
has been speaking for 80 years
under the auspices Of the Re-
publican National Committee.
Back to Prosperity" was the
slogan of the speakers, and
their remarks received the
closest attention of all. ...
The Mansfield Concert Band
kindly lent their assistance to
enliven the occasion by giving a
concert preceding the meeting.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
Hugh Gaskill Dead

Hugh Gaskill, aged 65 years
and II months, died Sunday
midnight at his home near Mans
field. Rev. Mr.. Hensley con.
Quoted a short funeral service
from the home at 2 o'clock Tues.
day afternoon, after which the
remains we're taken to the New
ton cemetery for interment,
where services were conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Russell. The sing
ing at the services was in charge
of s. W. Hopper. The services
were largely.attended and floral
tributes we're sent from the
Mans field Public School, his
daughter, Miss Sarah, being one
of the teachers.
Mr.. Gaskill was born in Ten.
nessee, lived one year in Arkan
sas, and came at an early age to
Missouri where he has ever
since resided.
He was married March II,
1877, and to this union we're born
9 children, 8 of whom survive.
His wife preceded him in death
Is years ago.
Mr.. Gaskill's health has been
quite bad since an illness thfee
years ago, and the children de-
sire to publicly express their
most heartfelt thanks to their
,neighbors for their many acts
of kindness in assisting in his
care during these three years.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
Clean Up Notice.

Every citizep who is possessed
with an inclination towards
cleanliness and beauty will
please cut all weeds, clean up
and burn all rubbish possible
and place remainder in boxes
and barrels along the back alleys
where it will be convenient to
load on wagons and same will be
hauled away.
This should be accomplished
not later than next Monday af.
ternoon, October 18th, to enable
US to haul it off Tuesday. We
want the city to be clean and
dressed up before the Stock
Show.
G. s. BURNEY, Mayor.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
In Federal Court

In the report of the proceed
ings of the federal court at
Springfield we notice the follow.
ing in the Republican:
For selling liquor in Wright
county without a license, George
Smith was fined 500 and sen.
fenced to 20 days in Jail.
L. B. Tate, one time post.
master of Graf, Wright county,
charged with embezzling post
office funds, was sentenced to
six months in Jail and fined 500.
William Flinchum pleaded
guilty to selling liquor without Q
iiicsas&ass Magasain Grove and
was sentenced to 20 days In jail
and was fined 500.
The Springfield Leader says:
Peter Barton, convicted of
manufacturing "moonshine"
whiskey in the neighborhood of
Hartshorn, wss sentenced to a
year and q day in the Leaven-
worth penitentiary and a fine of
500 and costs ON execution.
Attorneys for the plaintiff In
the cases of Howe Steel, trustee.
against the International Har-
vester Company and the Keet-
Rountree Dry Goods Company
for priority in bankruptcy, filed
motion with Judge Van Val
kenburgh during the morning
session, asking that both suits
suits be dismissed, as they had
been settled out of court.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
Is YOUR NAME HERE

The following have our thanks
for cash on subscription since
our last issue:
Hariett Oberholser, OsceOla la.
r. F. Walters, Mansfield. -
Mrs. Flora Key. Osteen, Fla.
Mrs. Lydia !Corbin, Lula.
Mrs. M. Riley, Olathe, Kas
H. A. Samuel, Cedar Gap.
Minnie McNaul, Ash Fork, Ariz.
r. A. Stapp, Mansfield
Horace Fullmgton, Bolivar. ,
M. G. Hensley, Mansfield
Mrs. s. c. Musick. Clinton, La.
W. T. Adell. Neodesha, Kas,
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
Stock Show Special

The Fox River Butter Go. Of
st. Louis, manufacturers of the
famous Beatrice cream separa.
tor. donated $40 through their
local representative, the Mans
field Produce Co to be used for
special premiums. This firm
has distributed thousands of
dollars in this section of the O.
zarks for the purchase of cream.
and their liberal donation to our
Stock Show is appreciated by
the committee in charge of the
business.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
Mutrey-Walton.

John Mutrey, of Oklahoms.
and Mrs. Walton, of Mansfield.
we're united in marriage at
Springfield Friday at the home
of the groom's daughter. They
have returned to Mansfield and
are living on the Walton farm.
They were given a delightful
serenade Monday night by their
many neighbors and friends.
The Mirror joins in congratu.
lations and best wishes.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
A Premature Flight.

Ralph e. McMillen, the avia-
tor who will be here next week,
must be some aviator as we
can't even keep his picture from
flying. While his cut was being
used Tuesday Afternoon on a job
press in the Mirror Office, the
form suddenly vaulted into the
air and hit the floor with q crash,
scattering the chase, roller.
bearers, type, cuts, leads, slugs,
furniture and rules over q goodl
ly territory of the Office floor,
and smashing up some of the
material. You just can't keep
Mr.. McMillen from flying.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
L. M. Herod Dead

Lee NJ. Herod. aged 46 years,
died yesterday at his home near
Mansfield. He had been quite
sick for some time, his death re.
sulting from uremic poisoning.
Funeral services this afternoon.
He leaves a widow, four child,
rem and other relatives and
friends to mourn his death. We
extend to the bereaved family
sympathy in their loss.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08
NOTICE /!

For the convenience of the tax
payers of Pleasant Valley town
ship, have placed in the hands
of W. B. Hitchcock copy of the
tax list. Call on him and pay
your taxes and save a trip to
Hartville.
JOHN A. DENNIS,
adv. Tax Collector.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08

Fresh Fish at the Cash Store
Friday, Get 9-16c and 20c per Id
Also Fresh Oysters
ADV. Ben OTTO.
Frank Peacock made his ap-
pearance on the streets Satur.
day for the first time after a
long illness with typhoid fever.
W. G. Coday's automobile met
with an accident near Lead Hill
Sunday necessitating repair
work for the crippled machine.
Parties desiring special din
ners Sundays during the heated
term, will please notify in ad-
vance the Mansfield Hotel. adv.
Do mt forget that the Purity
Bakery is going to furnish all the
Bread, Buns and Pastry you can
use during the Stock Show
Adv.
Mike Gallagher has completed
a concrete walk in front of o. l..
Robinett's residence, and also a
walk from the sidewalk to the
porch.
E. E. Lugeanbeal, TO rmerly of
Mansfield, writes from Fredonia
that he contemplates going into
the banking business at Elk
City, Kas.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08

-~R ment to see
the capons.
Preparations for the stock
show are going forward at a rap.
id rate and every thing will be in
readiness On time. Come to the
stock show.
Clarence Smalley and family
of 12 miles south have been visit.
ing home folks in Mansfield this
week. Their little son Russell
is ON the sick list.
Mrs. SC. Musick leaves today
for Clinton, La, to spend the
winter with her daughter, Miss
Lois, who is teaching in the high
school atthat place.
Mrs. @. A. Durnell requests all
wl.s have pet animals TO bring
them to the stock show and they
will be placed on exhibition in the
poultry department.
G. G. Murrell, of Hartville,
Republican candidate for Pro.
bate Judge, was here Sunday ac-
companied by his family enroute
to Norwood for a visit.
We have printed bills for r.
M. Bishop, 8 miles north of
Mansfield, for public sale Oc-
tober 10. Mr.. Bishop expects
to locate in Linn county.
w. E. Kirk. of Cabool. was
here Monday. He has traded a
farm in Oklahoma for the gen..
eral store at Duncan, and will
take charge of the same.
Mrs. Sophia Headley has gone
to Ration, N. NJ, for a visit with
W. E. O'Brien and wife, and
other relatives, and will proba.
bly, spend the winter there.
The 10.months, old son of Sid.
ney- Merritt and wife, 12 miles
south of Mansfield, died Tuesday
of tuberculous of the lungs; in.
terment yesterday at Casio.
G. w. Freeman & Son have
received their Fall and Winter
Goods and are ready to show you
all the New Styles and Good Val.
ues the market affords. ADV.
j. r. Bruton, of Norwood, Pro.
gressive nominee for Judge,
south district, was here Satur,
day enroute to Hartville to at.
tend the Progressive meeting.
N. j. CRAIG HAS SOME
MONEY THAT HE DESIRES
TOLOANON GOOD IMPROVED
FARMS IN EITHER WRIGHT
OR DOUGLAS COUNTIES. Ad,
If you want to buy the best
Hay Press, Wheat Drills, Wagor
or Buggy. or Turning Plow, q
to j. D. Reynolds. He handle.
the celebrated John Deere kind
ADV.
Clarence King caught the mid
: die finger of his lef6 hand in
! pump Sunday, mashing off tn
end of the finger. A portion o
his finger was amputated by DR.
]. A. Fuson.
REAL ESTATE and FARM JouF
s NAL, 20 pages, hundreds of sal
and exchange bargains, good dis
! criptions with owners names an
Il addresses. SUBsCRIPTIoN-Y Yeal
ly Soc, copy &c. THE ADVERT
SER, Dept, G. Springfield, Mo.
Mansfield mirror. (Mansfield, Wright County, Mo.) 1908-1957, 1914-10-08

at Mountain Grove yesterday.
The newly welded couple leave
today for Californiaa
Miss Ruby Tyler. of Lamar,
has been visiting at the ]. A.
Edwards home, being a niece of
Mrs. Edwards. Miss Tyler is a
printer, and we acknowledge a
pleasant fraternal call.
Clarence Smalley has sold his
s0.acre farm on Dry Creek to
Floyd Dixon. Mr.. Smalley has
purchased the Kelley barber
shop at RogersviIle and will take
charge of the same soon.
Mrs. James Mcconnell and
children of Maysvilie, who have
been visiting her parents, John
NJ. Kelley and wife, near Hart.
vile, for the past month, were
acre this week enroate home.
HE. Newton's fine new bunga.
low in Burney's addition is rap.
idly nearing completion and will
be of our city's incest residences
A concrete walk has been put
down in front of the property.
According to President Viii.
sons proclamation Sunday was
observed as peace day in the
churches and at the various
churches prayer was offered for
the restoration of peace inEurope
The two biggest" steers in
the county were bought Satur.
day by Thomas Keeling for D.
S. Cantrell and A. T.,Friend the
price being $l97.5O. The com.
bined weight of the cattle was
5000 pounds.
The city is putting in new con.
crete crossings to connect up all
concrete walks. Nearly all prop
erty owners notified to put in
walks have donsaso and it is
hoped we will soon have good
wslks all over the city.
People from far and near
crowded the streets. of Mans
field Saturday. Many from a
distance are getting the habit
of coming to Mansfield and do
Ing their trading with Mirror
advertisers. Mirror advertis-
ing pays.
We have printed bills for Mrs.
N. s. Miller for public sale Of
household goods in the park
Saturday, October 10. Imme-
diately after the sale Mrs. Mil.
ler and daughter, Vivian, expect
to leave for Missoula, Mont, to
join Mr.. Miller.
E. j. Floyd, Carlisle Poe, G S.
Townsend, j. H. Robinett, E. B.
Floyd, Ray Shollenberger and
Clifford Robinett attended a spe.
cial communication of the Royal
Arch Masons Monday night. the
three latter being candidates for
the Royal Arch degree.
Attorney G. w. Evans, of Hart.
vile was here last week enroute
home from st. Louis, where he
attended the opening meeting of
the Republican state campaign.
He is one of the speakers for the
state committee this year, and is
an orator of high ability.
DR.. J. A. Fuson, of Mansfield,
and e. B. Garner, of Hartyille
| returned last week from Kan
sas City where they had attend.
ed a meeting of the Masonic
Grand Lodge. Mrs. Garner
was also in Kansas City attend
ing the o. E. S. meeting.
The Wright County tax books
are to be found at our Office and
we are prepared to collect taxes
on property anywhere in thu
county. Pay your taxes here
and save making trip to thu
county seat.
adv, AVERY & STEPHENS.
Now is the time to place you
order for that new fall or winte
suit. Get a suit made to fit you
Let Us show you our fine nes
line of samples and take you
i. measurements. correctly. Gu
prices are the most reasonable
! adv r. A. STAPP.
J. H. Riley, of Kansas City
travelling salesman for the Burn