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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Stirring the Soil.

Now is favorable time to discuss the
subject of stirring the soil deep and Of
ten in time of severe drought, to benefit
the crops. Most of our professional
farmers are of the opinion that deep and
frequent stirring of the soil in time of a
sharp drought tends to lessen the amount
of moisture in the soil. From personal
application of the hoe the past season, l
have come to different conclusion. I
find that where had used the hoe the
most frequently, the ground is the soft
est, and plants are the best and mature
better than where the ground is but sell
dom worked over with the hoe.
This brings to mind when was boy
at home on my fathers farm, pious
old neighbor, who, for several years in
succession, on the same piece of ground,
without manure, raised o very large
crop of corn, and it was a common re-
mark with the people: What splendid
corn Mr.. S. most always has on that
ground - but the good old man was al
ways at work with his hoe, stirring the
ground, and often to be heard praying
in his field of corn. My mother told me
that his praying in his corn made it
grow, but (not wishing to detract any
thing from the efficacy of prayer,) have
colue to the conclusion that the frequent
Airing of the soil had very much to do
with the yield of corn.
am aware that the argument is used
that frequent stirring of the earth less
ems the amount of moisture, and, conse-
auently, is an injury to the plants grown
in the soil in time Of drought. Ibelieve
this argument is based on the fact that
we stir hay, grain, and all substances,
to lessen the amount of moisture, for
preservation, but this is not, in my opin-
fon, a correct comparison, for we stir
the ground and compost heap to hasten
decomposition, and, by exposure, better
fit it to receive and retain the rain and
moisture from the atmosphere, and more
readily convey it to the roots of the
plants. When the farmer is driven from
his field of corn or potatoes, when hoe
ing, by smart shower of rain, he says
to his man, sswon't it soak in good
where we hoed last?' That, in my
opinion, is the fact in the case. The
new hoed field will take in very much
more of the rainfall and dew, at night,
than the crusted field.
The man who feeds the grain into the
threshing machine, vets q piece OF
sponge and places it over his mouth and
nose, that he may breathe the easier.
The earth is sponge, and the plants,
and the corn, and the grain, and every
green thing is breathing through it.
You compress the sponge on the mouth
and nose of the man at the machine,
and you kill the man; you compress the
earth to the plants, and you destroy
their vitality .-NeO England Farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

A SCHEME of African exploration is
said to be under consideration in POrtu-
gal, which, if carried into execution, will
probably result in the achievement OF
the most important geographical work.
It is proposed that two expeditions
should start simultaneously from the
Portuguese possessions on the east and
west coasts of Africa, and, after found
ing series of scientific and commercial
stations along their line of route, meet
at some point in the interior.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
THE Northwester,a Lunabermaa, mem

THE Northwestern Lunaberman men
tons an experiment which may have
important results for lumbermen and
grist-millers. Sawdust and bran, COM
pressed at little cost into space which
will much reduce the cost of their trans
portation. Into block of compressed
sawdust an eight penny nail was driven
SO firmly that it broke in the attempt to
draw it. Yet the block was easily fri
able. Three pecks of bran were COM
pressed into roll six inches long by six
inches in diameter, capable of enduring
much handling, yet easily broken up by
the fingers. The process will probably
bring sawdust largely into use for bed
ding horses, and will reduce the cost of
bran to consumers distant from the
mills.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Evidence Corrsborated.

The Sun, Indianapolis, Ind, has the follow
dreds, but by thousands, are in hands of 81.
H. Warner & Co., all furnishing ample cor
roborative evidence that IS curative, for
specific diseases for which Recommended,
Warmers Safe Remedies are an unqualified
and pronounced success"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Bakes Perfectly.

The CHARTER OAK COOK STOVE now in
my kitchen has been used ten years. 1t
bakes perfectly with less fuel than any stove
that know Of; is perfectly clean, no dust or
ashes escape into the room, and cheerfully
recommend it to any housekeeper wanting a
first-rate stove. FH
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Ladies',

Ladies' who have linen to mark should use
Payson's 1ndelble Ink. It is the best. In
can be sent you for 3Oc. postpaid by address
ing F. II. Stoddard q Co., Northampton, Mass.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

l.-srx LITTLE coeKA

l.-DIX LITTLE CO0KA
BY Miss KIRxLAxD. Price e1.OQ
While Il 10 really Interesting narrative IN Itself
deightfully teaches girls Sust how TO follow prscti
cally rs many recipes 81 Nicholas. -yeic York
a.-DORA's HOUsEKEEPIN0.
BY Mis- KIRKLAND Price sl.OA gf i4F
It occupies hitherto untitled field IN literature,
and girls and their mothers win Be equally delighted
with It. The Adr0ace chicago. y ~
TODD OR EVEN. FTfr4 trHT
By Mira A D. 7. WHrrxKY. lsmo. Houghton.
Oegood 3 Co. Price, d. %. ~
Odd or Even not the novel of day or q sea-
BON or sensation; IL II capital novel forever "-Cs
ea0o Times. t-hf Hfsf H~
From the French of THKoPHILE GAvrrxn. 1emo.
@. r. Putnam's Sona Paper; 60c cloth 81
'In this delightful work GautieY surpassed himsek
ana produced the model of picturesoue romancea =
Henry James. Sr. 90 ttt
Any Of the above boom sent BY mail- prepaid on
receipt Of the price named
~ III 80 A. n KELLOGG,
~ Jaakson street, Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

"MALr BITTERs" are Blood, Brain and
Nerve Food, peculiarly adapted to, and warm
" recommended bv, our druggists and physi-
clans for General Debility. Mental and Physi-
cal Exhaustion, Hysteria, Nervousness, Sleep
lessness, Emacfation and Dropsy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Best Stove We Ever Used

After many years. trial, we are satisfied
that the CHARTER OAK is the best Stove we
ever used, and cheerfully testify that it is
the best adapted to the wants of the general
public of any stove in the market.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Facts and Figures.

Every one Of the more than 400 900 CHAR
TER OAK STOVES now in the hands of as
many housekeepers have proved eminently
practicable, easily kept in order, doing all
kinds of cooking quickly. clearly and with
great economy Of fuel and labor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
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fHoboken Democraf,1

Wersfer to those peculiar, throbbiny pafna
which seem tqlll to hesd-ssyths,e1eiusion
Of sverythingelse: Such 4 ka6ashe troubled
Mrs a. Ettangsr, Ffainhe1d y. j shes.n;
suffered for sixteen years with q painful
nervous headache, and consulted many
physicians in vain. Some time ago I received
by chance Hamburg Family almanac, read
the testimenfsls'in favor Of Hamburg Drops
and bought bottle for trial. The effect was
60 beneficial that continued its use. Before
manyWeeks had passed was cured, snAsnoM
keep this wonderful remedy constantly on
hand. q e
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
The Most Desirable Stove to Buy.

All our customers agree in. saying that the
CHARTER OAK is without doubt the best
Cook Stove they ever used or sold, and be-
lieve its large high oven, ample warming
the most desirable stove that housekeeper
can buv. r., -'.Af5. -- '..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

! ALL respectable dealers sell Frazer Axle
Grease, because it is the Genuine and gives
perfect satisfaction.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

Diner (snifing)-sss Waiter, 1 real
" think thi fishis n6 fesh!" Waiter
-" Yessir, cant answer for that, sir!
I've honly been ere a week, STRIP
Punch
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

The greatest lovet ofsthe human
race is q Toledo man: When he slips
down he prefers to have a crowd see
him; % they can have the fun of laugh
ing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

A DISTINGUISHING feature of Redding's Rus
STA Salve is its power to reduce inflamma ton
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

WILHoFT's Fever and Ague Tonic, the
old reliable remedy, now sells at one dollar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30

The Prairie Farmer gives the follow
ing recipe for removing a film on a
horses eye: Dissolve four grains of
nitrate of silver in four ounces of dis
titled water, and apply, by means of
camel's hair pencil, portion between
the eyelids, morning and evening. If,
however, this so-called film consists of a
well-defined scar after a wound on the
surface OF the eye ball. or if the film is
over half a years standing, there can be
but small hopes of it's removal. A grad
ual diminution or disappearance, would,
in a durable case, begin between the
second and fifth week after treatment
has begun. The above solution may be
used alternately with the following, so
that every other week one of the two
remedies is used: Take half drachm
of sulphate of zinc, one drachm of
diacetate of lead, and twenty ounces of
soft water; mix. Open the eyelids gent
ly, and by means of a piece of soft
sponge, apply portion twice daily.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
Pittsburgh Dispatch,

Brooklyn's Beautiful Bufldinss.
David Acker Esq, sup'tof Building Dept
Brooklyn, N. r, Serti6eS that among Ms men
the St. Jacobs on has been used for various
complaints with the highestlsatisfaetioh.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-09-30
To Prevent Horses Interfering.

A GREAT number of horses are in the
habit of striking one leg against another,
and good deal of ingenuity has been
at different times exercised in search of
remedy for this very troublesome
practice. Both fore and hind legs are
subject to cutting, the latter perhaps
most frequently; but in them it is con-
fined to the fetlock joint, whereas in the
fore leg the horse may hit either the fet-
lock, the leg just above the pastern,
or just under the knee, where it is called
speedy cut, from its occurring chiefly
in fast action. 1t is desirable, before
applying a remedy, to ascertain, if pos
sible, the cause, and the part which
strikes, whether the shoe or the foot,
and if the latter, what part of it. Many
horses strike from weakness, and cease
to do so when they gain health and con-
dition. This is more particularly OBJ
servable with young horses. Others cut
from faulty conformation of the limbs,
which are sometimes too close to each
other; and sometimes the toe is turned
too much out or too much in; when the
toe is turned in, the horse usually cuts
under the knee. The object to be kept
in view, in shoeing such horses, must
be to remedy, as much as we can, the
faulty action, and to remove, if posi-
BILE, the part which cuts. The part of
the foot which strikes is generally that
between the toe and the inside quarter,
sometimes the inside quarter itself, but
very rarely the heel of the shoe. If the
horse turns his toe in, in all probability
he wears the inside of the shoe most;
and, if so, it should be made much
thicker than the outside. If the con-
trary, the outside heel should be made
thicker than the inside. The shoe
should be beveled off, on the inside quar-
ter, which should also be free from nails.
If the horse strikes only with one foot,
apply shoe with a thicker inside heel
to the foot of the limb that is struck.
In the hind legs we often find that a
three-quarter shoe will prevent cutting
when other plans fail; for here the part
that cuts is not situated so far forward
as in the fore feet, so that the removal
of the iron altogether from the inside
quarter will often accomplish our aim.
1t sometimes happens that every plan
we can adopt will not prevent cutting,
and then the only resource is the adop-
ton of boots or straps.-Praarie Farmer.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
Authors Reception Abandoned.

The grand character representations in
costume, which it had been proposed to
give at Music Hall on the 22d, 23d and oath
inst, under the name of Authors Recep-
ton, has been for the present abandoned.
owing to the Hall Trustees declining to
permit in the building the construction OF
the necessary properties to give the tab
leapx and scenes contemplated as part of
the attractive features of the entertainment
Much disappointment is of course felt by
the projectors of the intended show, and as
the affair promised to be a very recherche
and brilliant affair this regret is of course
shared in by the public. The committee
publish the following card:
The Trustees of the Cincinnati Music
Hall decided, at meeting held yesterday
afternoon not to allow the Authors Re-
ception to be held in the hall, on the
ground that the erection of authors booths
and use of scenery in stage tableaux would
materially increase the risk of fire and
void the policies of insurance on the
building
The Executive Committee therefore an
nounce, with regret, that the plan Of giving
an Authors Reception in Cincinnati must
be abandoned for the present, as no other
hall or building can be found eligible for
the purpose.
In justice to themselves the committee
desire to say that booths and tableaux
have been essential parts in their plan from
the beginning. and have been repeatedly
described and referred to in newspaper ar
ticles and printed circulars since the latter
part of November; that some, il not all, of
the Trustees have known of their plans
from the beginning; that the committee
asked for and we're given the refusal of the
hall several weeks ago. and that they never
heard of any objection to their use Of it
until this week.
Thanking the various societies and ladies
and gentlemen who have volunteered their
services and labored zealously for the sue
cess Of this entertainment, which promised
to be the most artistic and attractive ever
given in Cincinnati, and regretting deeply
the seriols loss of time and energy they
have incurred in their effort to assist u.s.
we respectfully subscribe ourse.
Mrs John Davis, VIM. J. Breed,
Mrs. S. S. Fisher, VIM. McAlpin,
Mrs VIM. H. Davis, John s. Woods,
Mrs. John T. Perry, John E. Hatch,
Mrs I'm. Humphrey, w. H. Venable,
Mrs H. G. Whitman, w. G. Cochran,
Executive Committee.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
Amusement Notes.

"Minnie Palmers Boarding School" con.
ttnues to draw fine houses. Every night
and Saturday matinee.
Rice's Surprise Party, which appears at
the Grand next week, is without question
the finest burlesque organization that has
ever peen on the road. The scenery is very
fine and no expense has been spared in get.
ting up something entirely new.
Miss Cavendish and her excellent com.
pany grow in favor as the week advances.
She is most excellent actress and the play
is very fine one in all respects. No one
who really loves the drama at its best
should miss seeing Miss Cavendish ~
Lady Clancarty."
Much Ado About Nothing" which will
be produced at Pixies next Monday night
has not been been played in this city since
1874. when Mr.. Booth and Mrs. Macauley
played it at Woods Theater, to crowded
house.
The Boston Ideal Company which ap
pears at Robinson's Opera House next
week Is q very fine organization and will
give us "Pinafors" and "Fatinitza" In Ok
cellent style.
The Ada Richmond Company, q fin,
burlesqne organization, opens at Heuck,
Opera House in the "Chimes of Nor
mandy"
Mr.. Chanfrau Is drawing fine houses ir
Kit, tie Arkansas Traveller" at Heuck'l
Opera House.
The Vine Street Opera House still gath
| ers them in
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
Connelly's Court.

Peter Flick. a young married man, went
home to his dinner yesterday, and finding
it not ready for him to sit down and de-
your, lie quarreled with his wife. He
was arrested for disorderly conduct Tie
arresting officer stated in Court this morn
ing that Flick had beaten his wife so badly
with flat-iron that she could not appear
against him, and the case was therefore
continued until the 10Th inst.
joseph Beck, for carrying pistol, was
fined $25 and costs.
Barney Sheely, an old vagrant, was sent
to the Work-house for 80 days
Lewis Drewis, young man charged with
abusing his wife, stated that he was little
off when he abused his better half, and that
he was sorry for IT. He agreed to sign the
pledge if the Judge would let him 20. The
Judge put q sentence of three months
against him, which was suspended on con-
dition that he lives peaceably with his wife
in the future.
Frank Slusser, for drunkenness, got
thirty days
Con. Brewer went out to keep Colonel
Morgan company for ten days for little
spree he indulged in.
John McGiven and John Maley, two
young boys, charged with drunkenness
went TO the Work-house for thirty day,
each.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08

McCollum, quitclaim to 20 by 100 feet west
of Gerard street. and Is by so feet, on the
north side of Carlisle street. 26 feet west OF
Gerard street, Corryville; 81 and other con-
siderations.
Joseph McCollum to Annie McCollum,
quitclaim to same premises; 81 and other
considerations.
Cooperative Land and Building Associa-
tion. No. !, to Ernst w. Brinckman, 331t
BY l0S feet, on the north side of Second
avenue, 1854 feet east of East avenue,
Bond Hill; $1,000
Edward P. Bradstreet to Sampson Levi,
90 by 95 feet, on the south side of Findlay
street, so feet east OF Linn street; So, 500.
J. Lewis Stackpole ct al, Trustees, to
Marcus Fechheimer. 80 I0-12 by &C feet, on
the north side of Pearl street. 20 feet west
of Vine street. $4,000.
Emeiine Stackpole to same. quitclaim to
same premises; 81.
Reuben Rudisol to Nancy Jane Van Cor
der, 80 by 1471 feet on northwest corner
Of Mount Nebo Road and Symmes street,
Cleves; $1,000.
Henry G. Carr to Sarah Jane Pierson,
quitclaim to 40 feet front on west side OF
North Bend Road and through to Railroad
avenue, lying 100 feet south of Martha
street, Cleves; $25 and other considera-
tions.
Timothy Keelty to Thomas H. Corcoran,
25 by f25 feet on east side of Price street,
between Charming and Carmalt streets !;
$3.50.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
FORTY.SIXTH CONGRESS.

HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-THE contested elec-
ton case Of McCabe VS.. Ort Ninth Indiana
District, was called up, and after discus
sion. it was laid over for final decision IN.
til TUESDAY, next.
Bills we're introduced and referred:
To regulate coin certificates.
For recoinage Of the trade dollar.
To restrict the emigration of Chinese.
To prevent and punish the sale of fire.
arms and ammunition to uncivilized In
dams
For the regulation of interstate freight
and passengers, and to relieve the same
from restrictions of local quarantine.
10 prevent the use of the United States
flag for advertising purposes
Extending the land laws to the Territory
Of Alaska.
To establish the Territory Of Pembina
The bill amending the revised statutes
in regard to the mineral lands, was reported
back from the Committee on Mines and
Mining, and after long discussion it was
passed.
A resolution was offered in regard to the
|expediency OF abolishing all the Envoys
Extraordinary and Ministers resident OF
the United States, to foreign countries.
Referred.
Adjourned.
SENATE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Mr. Pendleton in
| troduced an amendment to the Bayard
resolution providing that UNITED State,
notes shall not be available for any of tie
reserves required to be kept by National
Banks, and all such reserves shall be kept
| in coin" Ordered printed and referred tc
the Finance Committee.
A message from the President was re-
ceived transmitting the draft Of bill sub
mitted bv the Commissioners Of tho Dis
trict for redeeming the marshes in the har
bors of Georgetown and Washington. Re
ferred.
A resolution in regard TO the establish
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
Real Estate Transfers,

The following are the transfers Of real
estate from noon yesterday to noon to-day:
Jacob J. Beahr, per Master Commissioner,
to Hamilton County Building Association
1926 by 250 feet, on south side of North Cres
cent avenue. 585 feet west OF Eastern ave.
nue., Hartwell; $3,33 "a.
The Germania Building Association. No.
2, to Christian Eikhorn, 80 by 100 feet on
west side of Fountain street, 100 feet south
OF Greenwood street, Corryville; $475.
Corneile & Muchniore TO John LEVITT, 6l
bv 115 feet. on west side of John street
65 feet north Of George street, Madison
vile; 81.
Henry Besuden to Kiefer Bros, thres
years lease Of No. 1853 West Third street
monthly rent, $500
Matilda S. Bartlett to Henry Stineman
FIVE years lease OF 80 acres in Green Town
ship being part of the old Winters estate
annual rent, $3.50.
Robert McCollum and wite q 1osepl
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
Wee Wirelings.

wee WhrellmGn.
Mississippi Legislature in session.
James Stewart & Co., salt, failed at De-
troit ...4. .
Henry Trimudt MINER suicided at Peo-
ria, Ill .t-
Jerry Holland killed by buzz saw at
Detroit -.. H
Weston has the sore throat at Straw berry
Hill, Ct.
Ramsberg's mill burned near Pleasant
Lake, Ind. ..,.
Andrew Erdman, pioneer, died at West
Point, Ind.
VIM. O. Kunfflie. boy, drowned at Fort
Wayne, Ind. ..... .....
James P. RAIDER, prominent citizen, died
at Bucyrus O.
Hayden murder case resumed yesterday
at New Haven.
Wallace's store robbed at East Liverpool,
O. Loss $1,000.
Daniel De Castro, aged fourteen, suicided
at Springfield. Ill.
J. Carsogis' store, Washington. Ind.
burglarized of $1,000.
One man fatally injured in Q railroad
wreck near Athol, Mass.
W. s. PEBBLES died at Sterling, ILL.,, from
the puncture of an awl.
VIM. Bell attempted to assassinate Cass
Arnold at Greensburg, Ind.
School house burned in Mason County,
W. Va, opposite Gallipolis.
Hiram Trotter, Batavia, O., covicted Of
murder in the second degree.
Bob. Everett mortally cut his brother
George in Brunswick County, N. G.
Smith Elkins Manufacturing Com mpany's
shops burned at sherbrooke, Quebec.
VIM. Scott fatally beaten by D. H. Hop
kins and John Cross at Pickerington. o.
A Mexican named Juan Graviel Iwas
lynched at Alamosa, Colorado, for cattle
stealing.
Maryland Legislature assembled yester-
day and elected Democratic officers in both
branches.
Robert Simms merchant, shot John
Grass, alleged thief, in the leg at Scary, w.
Va. Amputation necessary.
The body of T. NJ. Curd, a young colored
student at the Chicago University, was
found in the river at that city.
In Cholio District, Ca, yesterday, during
an election for Tax Receiver, NJ. A. Smith,
bailiff, called Jasper Spence one side to
talk about the election. Smith. without
warming snatched a pistol from by
stander and shot Spence dead.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1880-01-08
Coroner's Verdiota

The Coroner returned verdict of death
from hemorrhage Of the lungs in the in
quest held on the body of Chas. Werner.
In the case of Lloyd 8. Brown, death
from paralysis Of the heart" was the ver-
dict.
Death from the effects of paris-green,
taken with suicidal intent while laboring
under a temporary fit Of dependency,
caused by family trouble and disappointed
affections" was the verdict in the case of
Mollie Shannon, who died at No. l2S Webb
street.