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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

liant. Your ancestors wrote their
names in capital letters over this
country. They were an up and down
lot, but good or bad (and, as Southall
says, | reckon'-he nodded toward the
great portrait above the couch-"they
weren't all little woolly lambs) they
did big things in a big way"
Valiant leaned forward eagerly, 6
question on his lips. But at the mo-
ment a diversion occurred in the
shape of Uncle Jefferson, who re-en-
tered, bearing a tray on which set sun
dry jugs and clinking glasses, glow
ing with white and green and gold.
you old humbug," said the doctor,
don't you know the majors that pol
soned with mint-juleps already that he
can't get up before eight in the morn
ing?"
We'll, suh," Uttered Uncle Jeffer-
son, "Ah done foun' er mint-baid down
below de kitchens dis mawnin'. Yo'-
all gemmun' bout de bigges' expuhts
in dis yeah county, en- All reck'n
Mars Valiant sho' 'sist on yo' sam
plin' ct"
"Sah," said the major feelingly,
turning to his host, I'm proud to
drink your health in the typical bev'
erage of Virginia." He touched
glasses with Valiant and glared at the
doctor, who was slipping his own
thoughtfully. Poems have been writ
ten on the julep, sab"
"They make good epitaphs, too" OBJ
served the doctor.
Il noticed your glass isn't going
begging" the major retorted. "Unc
Jefferson, that's as good mint as grew
in the garden of Eden. See thai
those lazy niggers of yours don't grut
the patch out by mistake"
Vas, sah," said Uncle Jefferson, a
he retired with the tray. "Ah gwine
ter put err fence eroun' dat ar bald 10
SHUTDOWN"
The question that had sprung t.
Valiant's lips now found u%tterance. ="
saw you look at the portrait there,
he said to the major: (which of m,
ancestors is it,"
The other got up and stood befor
the mantel-piece in a Napoleonic att
tude. That" he said, fixing his eye
glasses, lis your great-grandfathel
Devil-John Valiant"
"DeviIJohn!" echoed his host. Eyes
I've heard the name"
The doctor guffawed. "He earne
it, | reckon. | never realized what
sinister expression that missing Opt
gives the old ruffian. There was
skirmish during the war on the hill
side yonder and a bullet cut it GU
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
GOT INFORMATION roo LATE
Probably Station Master Laughed
Little Before He Knew He Had
the Best Of the Joke.

Look here" said the traveller to
the railway station master, don't You
think that thing is rather dangerous
where"
"Ah!" interrupted the official, who
had just been promoted, you've no.
ticed that barrow, have you, sir?
You're going to make a suggestion
about the place where It ought to
stand, / suppose? Might | so on, SIT,
and ask your opinion about the posi-
ton of the ticket Office? Do you think
the signal box is in the right place?
Shouldn't the station masters house
be shifted a few yards farther west!
ANY opinion you would like to ex-
press, sir, shall have immediate atten-
ton"
The traveller went away, and the
station master turned round triumph
antly to the conductor Of a train wait
ing in the siding.
"Ha, hal" he laughed. Did you see
the sport / had with that old nuisance?
/ soon shut him up"
I'm not so sure of that replied the
conductor. you see, he's the traffic
manager London Tit-Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

When we were boys we used to call
him Old One-Eye.'"
1T interests me enormously" John
Valiant spoke explosively.
The stories of DeviLJohn would fill
a mighty big book" said the major.
by all accounts he ought to have.
lived in the middle ages" Crossing
the library, he looked into the dining
room. 81 thought l remembered. The
portrait over the console there is his
wife, your great-grandmother. They
say he bet that when he brought his
bride home, she should walk into Da-
mory Court between rows of candle
sticks worth twenty-thousand dollars.
He made the wager good, too, for
when she came UP those steps out
there, there was a row of ten candles
burning on either side of the doorway,
each held by a young slave worth a
thousand dollars in the market.
Some say he grew jealous of his
wife's beauty. There were any mum.
her Of stories told of his ~cruelties to
her that aren't worth repeating. She
died early poor lady - and youl
grandfather was the only issue. Devil
John himself lived to be past seventy
and at that age, when most men were
stacking their sins and grooming will
the govt, he was dicing and fox-hunt
ing with the youngest OF them. H,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Enamel chlps In sausaaea.

M. Martel, chief Of the veterinary
department Of the Paris board Of
health, has just made. a report on
sausage manufacturing which con-
tains some interesting revelations.
He was specifically interested in as
pertaining to what extent chips Of
the enamel coating of the meat grind
ers got into the finished sausages.
His microscope showed him in a large
number OF sausages minute particles
OF enamel with sharp points, capable
Of producing erosions Of the intes-
tines.
Doctor Martel found few sausage
machines in perfect condition, and
learned that after very brief use the
enamel Of such grinders almost al
ways chips of. He has asked the
project Of the Seine to forbid the use
of enameled machines. Some manu-.
facturers had discovered this defect
themselves and had already put in ma.
chimes in which nothing but polished
steel comes in contact with the meat
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Elre stnnned Church servIoe,

The sermon was stopped when the
Rev. G. j. Whitehead, vicar OF South
Newington, five miles from Hamburg,
o~xfordshire. England, vas informed
that the yicarage was on fire. He, pro-
nounced the b~enediction, and, accom-.
panied by most Of the congregation.
hurried to the housesto remove furni.
ture, books and valuables. News Of
the fire was sent to Bloxham, where
a ERE engine is stationed, and as most
Of the members Of the brigade were al
church. the service shsfe was suspend.
ed also, the entire congregation troop
ing out, despite an appeal from the
vicar TO remain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
WAS FIRST AMERICAN BANK
Boston Institution That Issued $4oo,
900 In Scrip in 1714 Is Accorded
That Honor. =

The first bank in America, located
on State street, Boston. loaned money
on real estate, personal property and
tmperishable merchandise, though 1t
had not the privilege of issuing
money, then a prerogative Of the Bay
State colony. After a few years Bos-
tons first branch discontinued busi-
ness and was started In TIA, ten
years after the FIRST newspaper was
printed in Boston. The new bank car
ried on business and issued 100000 In
scrip on the basis now sought by Ger.
tain financial promoters and leaders. II
was scrip and nothing but scrip, and
consequently the bank was shortlived-
In .1742 a land bank vas founded by
several hundred subscribers who gath
cred IN Boston as the bankers are
meeting today and who attempted u
relieve the scarcity Of specie by 10
suing scrip based on real estate hold
ings. A specie bank was also founded
about the same time. but both insti
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
r.. Handy Man.

Cuthbert Pipwhistle waited IN pal
pitating silence for Gervangefme to
answer the great question he had just
mt to her. Would she say: Yes,
Cuthbert." or would she prefer TO re
main Miss Smith?
slowly Gervangeline turned her Pc
roxide head around and gazed into
the young mans eyes. Cuthbert took
her hand.
DO you play cards for money! she
asked impressively.
NO" said Cuthbert, lying like a
hero. But if I did l would win .
lot of money at the moment"
How SO, dear Cuthbert?"
Just look what a ripping hand !
hold"
Her beautiful head dropped on to
his shoulder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
HER RIGHTS IN The HOME
Woman Contends That Wife's Services
Are Worth More Than Food and
Ralment-Her Remedy.

Is a woman's life worth only her
food and clothing? In every position
on earth, except that Of a wife, a per-
son is entitled to wages. A wife gen.
orally does all that a servant would do,
and a great deal more, works more
hours a day than a man and goes
through ordeals that are almost beyond
human endurance, yet many wives do
endure this for half a century with
only enough to eat and keep them
warm, never having an extra dollar to
spend. They even have to ask for
money to buy postage stamps.
/ think a woman should have abso.
lutte control OF all household affairs
She should watch orner and know
how TO deal wisely, She should be al
lowed to manage her house in what
ever way seems best to her. She
should have enough of an allowance te
cover necessary expenses, and q spe
cial allowance for her individual needs
and should never have to ask for it,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
CHAPTER XVII.
Iohn Valiant Asks a Question.

Valiant went with them to the
outer door. A painful thought was
flooding his mind. 1t hampered his
speech and it was only by a violent
effort that he found voice:
zone moment! There is a question
| would like to ask"
Both gentlemen had turned upon the
steps and as they faced him he
thought a swift glance passed between
them. They waited courteously, the
doctor with his habitual frown, the
majors hand fumbling for the black
ribbon on his waistcoat.
Since I came here, | have heard
his zone was uneven-"of a duel In
which my father was a principal
There was such a meeting?"
There was" said the doctor aftel
the slightest pause Of surprise. "Hat
you known nothing Of it?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
CHAPTER xvii.
Beyond the Hox-Hedse.

ASJSNt
AS he greeted her, his gaze plunged
deep into hers. She had recoiled a
step, startled. to recognize him al
most instantly. He noted the shrink
ing and thought 1t due to a stabbing
memory Of that forest-horror. His first
words we're prosaic enough:
I'm an u~nconscionable trespasser,"
he said. 1T must seem awfully prov
ly, but | didn't realize | was on pri-
vate property till l passed the hedge
there"
AS her hand lay in his, a strange
fancy stirred in him: in that wood
meeting she had seemed something
witch-like, the wilful spirit Of the pas
sionate spring herself. mixed of her
aerial essences and jungle wilder
nesses; in this scented dim-lit close she
was g~rave-eyed, subdued, a paler pen
sive woman of under lalf-guessed sad
nesses and haunting moods. With her
answer, however, this gravity seemed
to slip from her like a garment. She
laughed lightly.
Il love to prowl myself. think
sometimes I like the night better than
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
What He Had Drawn From the Shelf
Was the Morocco Case That Held
the Rusted Duellng-Pistoll

the day. l believe in one of my in.
carnations l must have been a PAN
Their"
They both laughed. "Im growing
superstitious about flowers" he said.
you know a rose figured in u first
meeting. And in our last"
She shrank m~omentarily. "The cape
| jessamines! / shall always think of
that when I see them!"
"Ah, forgive mel" he begged. But
when | remember what you did-for
me! oh, / know! But for you, | must
have died"
But for me you wouldn't have
been bitten. But don't let's talk of it."
She shivered suddenly.
ITO BE CONTINUED.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

tutions found it as impossible to com.
pete with the bills of credit" issued
by nearly every colony as 1t would be
today to rival the government in mint
ing money. All this paper money rap
idly deprecated in value, owing to the
constant and heavy expenditure for
military movements of offense and de.
Tense against the Canadian French
and their Indian allies.
In 1882, during the revolution, the
Bank Of North America of Philadel'
phia received a charter from congress,
and Its operations in the Bay State in.
spired the establishment of the Bank
Of Massachusetts in March, 1884, an
institution which is still in operation
as the First National bank OF Boston
National Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Thsatsr 2,4oo Years Old 10 Reopen.

Much interest in social and archaeo-
logical circles centers around the pro.
gram arranged by the Marquis Lentini
calling for the production Of q number
Of tragedies by historic Greek poets
at the old theater Of Syracuse, Italy.
Among these is the "Agamemnon' OF
Aeschylus, Of which a new translation
il being prepared by Professor Remag-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Painful Process.

Little Prescott had been leaning out
of an upstair window.
Come away from the window, son."
his father said sternly. you might
fall out and get a hump on you back
like the camels you saw yesterday"
The little boy was silent for a few
minutes. Then he asked: Father,
do all the little camels have to fall
out of the window to get their
humps?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

noli. a well known and distinguished
Greek scholar. Aeschylus himself su-
perintended the representation of this
play in the famous theater of SYRIA
cuse 2.400 years ago.
After much negotiations the marquis
has obtained the permit to open the
theater next spring. In Cicero's day
the theater seated 10000. 1t is cut in
the rock a little way above the towr
and the various tiers are wonderfully
well preserved.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Sacrifice.

sYou are not willing to give up the
slightest selfish pleasure!" said she.
"You wrong me-" replied he. Il used
to be very fond of bicycle riding and |
gave it up years ago."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Not There for Experiment.

Edith and Flora were passing their
summer vacation in the country.
do you know" said Edith, that
young farmer tried to kiss me. He told
me that he had never kissed any girl
before"
What did you tell him?" asked
Flora.
why" replied Edith, Il told him I
was no agricultural experiment sta
tion."-Harper's Bazaar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

"Why didn't you whip your dog?"
Because when ! started in to whip
him he licked me"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

Most Of us think we know a lot of
people that his satanic majesty doesn't
have to waste any time running after.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Certainly Not.

IT don't waste any time on anything
don't understand"
Then you never eat hash%
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

Orators have been known to con-
vince others without convincing
themselves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

The average married man is the
kind of husband that makes the neigh
bors feel sorry for his wife.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

"Does your wife try to put anything
by for a rainy day."
Eyes, she is saving a rainbow wig"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Both Ways.

'"That was a raw deal he got"
Eyes, but you must confess it was
well done"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
Quite the Contrary

lis the craze for colored hair dying
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

Paintings r never hung until after
they have been executed,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23
For a Rainy Day.

ION the contrary, it is dyeing in"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-04-23

Extract from a letter written by q
woman on the subject Of a wife's ex
penditures, in Farm and Preside.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
REFINED SUGAR Is
so CENTS LOWER;
COFFEE Is WEAKER

PORTLAND. Ore, Aug. 22.-There
was cut OF so cents a hundred
pounds in the price OF all grades OF
the refined sugar here today and
with the market much weaker there
are strong indications that lower
prices will be forced.
Almost as pleasant as the drop in
sugar prices comes to coffee drinkers
that the war price advances in that
commodity are fast being eliminated.
Today's prices are within a frac-
ton OF what they were previous to
the opening of European hostilities.
With a big crop in South America
and the fact that most Of the coffee
planters are financed generally by
German interests. together with the
fact that the latter are unable to DO
so this season, the outlook is for still
lower coffee prices.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
POINTS L. s. CHANCE
IN SOUTH AMERICA

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 22.-That
the war in Europe has so interfered
with business in South America as to
present a splendid opportunity for
trade with the United States. was the
burden Of an interesting address de-
hvered yesterday noon before the
Oakland Commercial club by Jorge
VI Gompertz formerly citizen OF
Berkely, who has been in business In
Chile for 20 years.
Practically all OF the business there
he says, is done through German and
English banks with payments on Lon
don exchange. The rates OF interest
and Of exchange are high, but the Sc
cUrlties are excellent and the estab-
lishment at this time OF an American
bank in Chile would not only prove
extremely profitable to the banker
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
MAYOR MATLOCK Ill
CONDITION BETTER
RECURRENCE OF OLD ATTACK
CAUSED UNEASINESS; MEN,
BERS OF FAMILY SUM-
MONED.

Mayor w. F. Matlock, Pendleton's
largest property owner and one OF her
oldest pioneers and most prominent
citizens. Is today lying critically III at
his home. suffering from gallstones
Last evening he was so III that grave
fears were felt for his life and upon
the advice Of his physicians. the mem
bcrs OF his family were called. This
morning. however. he showed quite
a marked improvement and strong
hopes Of recovery are entertained.
Ever since his long Illness in Port
land five wears ago, Mr.. Matlock has
been subject 10 recurrent attacks OF
gall bladder trouble but usually these
attacks have been only OF brief dur
alton. He was unable 10 preside over
the council Wednesday night but
Thursday was able 20 walk abou, on
the stTesh Friday he Remained Mt
home ali day and In the evening his
condition became alarming. Physl.
clans attended him several hours un-
I'll he showed signs OF rallying.
His daughter. Mrs Fred Iaatz OF
Portland was summoned last night
and arrived this morning so that all
OF the members Of his immediate
family are here now
News Of Mr. Matlock's serious Ill
ness spread rapidly last evening over
the city and oil day today there have
been many anxious inquiries made by
his many friends
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
Jones Way Rebuild House.

w. H. Jones, owner Of the large
residence which burned yesterday
afternoon at the corner of Cotton
wood and Water streets. may rebuild
the dwelling II permitted by the fire
ordinance. The building Is in the
fire limits and, II more than so per
cent Of the building is destroyed, It
cannot be repaired. In that event a
brick or concrete structure may be
put up there. Mr.. Jones carried y3,-
500 insurance on the building with
Bentley & Leffingwell but his loss
VIII exceed that amount. The house,
which was built many years ago, cost
about 10000 and Mr.. Jones valued
It at between $4,000 and $1,000. Mrs
Albert Friedley. who rented the
house, had $1,000 insurance which
Will cover her loss and most Of the
furniture on the lower floor was car
rled out However, she loses her
means OF livelihood. having used the
house for rooming purposes. A num-
Der OF roomers lost all their belong
ings The fire is supposed TO have
started from defective wiring.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
JAPANESE CRUISER
READY TOMORROW

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22-The
bottom of the japanese cruiser Idzu-
ma was undergoing a thorough clean
ing today at the Hunters Point dry
dock here. and was expected to be
in the water again some time tomor-
row.
After the last touches to the war
ship in preparation for trouble with
Germany are completed the Idzu-
ma will take on coal and stores and
will then be ready for battle.
A courtesy call on Mayor Rolph
was made yesterday by Captain X
Moriyama of the Idzuma.
The captain was accompanied by
Consul General humane and both as
sured Mayor Rolph that they hoped
for peace. After visiting Collector
Davis, Admiral Pond and General
Murray and the commanding Off
GERS of the United States vessels in
port. Captain Moriyama returned 10
his vessel. The japanese command
er told Mayor Rolph that he and
Captain Haun of the German cruiser
Leipslc were warm personal friends
and that 1t would be a painful duty
to have 20 meet his friend in battle
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
Keefe Finishes Engagement.

Jack Keefe. formerly secretary OF
the local Commercial association. has
Just completed staging a golden ju-
bilee in Great Falls. Montana. com
memorating the admission OF the
state to the union and the papers OF
that city give him much compliment
ary notice for his part in making the
affair such big success The jubilee
lasted from August 10 to August Is
keefe Is now en- route to Boston tc
spend the balance Of the summer
with his parents after which he will
resume his old position as director fol
the Miller & Draper amateur min.
strels
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
Local Man Loses Estate

Thomas L. Diggins of this county
mas lost out in his fight to break the
VIII Of his father, the late David l..
Diggins Of Joseph. and the estate
valued at $4,000 will go to his step
brother. Circuit Judge Knowles OF
Union county yesterday upheld the
Will which made the stepson of the
deceased the principal beneficiary. In
contesting the will the Umatilla
county heir alleged that his father
was not Of sound mind when he made
the will and he alleged undue influ-
ence by the present Mrs. Diggins
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
stopped Engine to shoot Grouse

Pete Burlington, O.-W. r. & y. en-
gineer who runs a helper engine out
Of Kamela, yesterday afternoon ap-
peared before justice of the Peace Joe
H. Parkes and pleaded guilty to
shooting grouse out Of season He
was fined $25 and costs which he
paid The particular offense for
which he was arrested at the instiga-
tion Of District Warden E. F. Averill
was committed several weeks ago. He
is alleged to have stopped his engine
on the way down the mountain along
the North Fork and to have potted a
Few grouse by way OF diversion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
JAPANESE ARRESTED IN
GERMANY As SPIES

LONDON, Aug. 22.-Eighty Jap
anese students. who arrived in Eng
land today from Germany, say some
Of their compartiots were arrested,
charged with espionage. Those ar
riving here declare they experienced
considerable discomfort and all Of
them lost their baggage
Before Great Britain declared war
on Germany, the students say, the
idea prevailed in Germany that ia
pan would attack Russia and the
japanese were well treated, but when
it became clear that Japan, as Great
Britain's ally. would not do so, the
attitude of the people toward the
japanese underwent a marked change
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-08-22
OCEAN MAIL SERVICE
STARTED FROM n. Y.

NEW YORK. Aug. 22.-The Inter
national Mercantile Marine began to-
day its Wednesday and Saturday
mail service, the first vessel to sail
being the Philadelphia OF the Ameri-
can line. departing at moo nfor Liv-
erpool. The Cunard liner Laconia
was to sail at 3 o'clock this afternoon
for Liverpool.