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rHE BLUE LAWs.

The famous blue laws Of Connec-
ticut, about which 30 much is heard
are as lollows. They we're enacted
by the "Dominion OF New Haven,
and became known as the blue laws
becauss they were printed on blue
paper;
The governor and magistrates con-
vened in general assembly are the
supreme power under God, Of this
independent dominion, From the
determination Of the assembly no
appeal shall be made.
No one shall be free man or give
vote unless he is converted aud q
member Of The churches allowed ia
the dominion.
Each freeman shall swear By the
blessed God - bear true allegiance
to this dominion, and that Jesus is
the only kIDg.
No diEssnter from the established
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BATES SPECIFIES /
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inent physician during 20 years
successful practice.

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Chicago,
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STRANGE CAREER OF ED.
STOKES.
FROM SING SING TO THE sEcIETY OF
BONANZA KINGS.

1
The career Of Edward S. Stokes
is startling. I was at Casey's road
house yesterday when he drove up
with his beautiful team of flyers,
and spIighty lighting to the ground,
he etePped into the bar-room. On
every side he was saluted with
Hello, Ed" aud hands were strech-
ed out to grasp his as lie moved a.
long. Merchants, brokers, lawyers,
m:llionaires, men about town gen
tlemen of leisure aud men Of the
highest social standing all greeted
him warmly, and he was asked by
half dozen men TO drink with
them. Could anything bemore extror.
dinary2 He, as everyone knows,
is the man who deliberately killed
Col. Jim Fisk in the Grand Centerel
Hotel, was tried for murder, and
spent several years in murderer's
cell iu Sing Sing. When he came
out nothing was heard of him Tor
some time until he suddenly splurg.
ed out as the proprietor Of swell
uptown hotel which is now famous
because it bss the most gorgeous bar
room in the world. Stokes has fill
ed this superb drinking saloon with
collection of statuary and pictures
all studies in the nude--which is
perhaps, unrivaled IN this country.
He next appeared as the bosom friend
OF John W. Msckey, the bonanza
king, who always stops at Stokes
hotel when in New York. After
this he took to theatrical ventures
10y loaning capital to actors ambiti-
Gus TO bald theatres. Lstely he has
begun TO erect theatre himself.
though hls name is carefully kept
in the background for fear of the
prejudice which still exlsts in the
minds oi many COOL citizeus against
the man who killed the genial and
generous Jim Fisk. Hs very last
move however has been in the direct
ION OF trout z horsee. He spIurged
out in THE direction very suddenly.
He logged up to Fleetwood Park
oue day behind a pair OF keen look
ing horses, named Lyman and Bell
Flower. He Dragged rather loudly
Of their speed, and match was ar
ranged between them and another
team, which Stokes won easiy and
scooped in more thousand dollars
than be had fingers in half an hour.
Since then be hAs been very solid
with turfmen, who always admire a
man o. that kind. Stokes ia still
handsome man, though his face is
very deeply lined and his hair gray
He is as vain az when be held ladies
receptions 10 the Tombs, and dresses
with an extravsRsnce uneqused by
many miIlionaires Of New York.
He is popular among men here,
which is q curious thing, I'll be
bound. One question constantly
presents itsell--would be have at
taiDed bis present position Of inAu-
ence and wealth If be had not killed
| jim Fisk
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P i T ENT S

Obtsincd, and all other business in the Z;
5 Patent Office attended 10 for MODE
RA lE FEES.
Our cfiice is opposite The L. s. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents IN less
time than those remote from Washington.
y Send Model or Drawing We advise ss
10 pacutability free Of charge and we
M ke no charge unless we obtain Patent
We refer here, 90 The Postmaster, the
Supi. oi Money Order Div, and 10 OFF.
ci ls Of thc u. $. Patent Oficc. For CIR.
cuiar, advice, terms, and reference 90 act
ual clients in your own State or county,
sddIcss
g. A. SNOW d CO.,
opp Patent Ohicc, Washington, y. {
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SIGHTS IN THE WEST,
SOME OF THE STRANGE THINGS SEEN
by AN EASTERN TRAVELLER.

Since came into Colorado l have
played at snow-ball with John Sut-
man on the last day of July. l have
seen ladies scrape away the snow
and pick flowers from the ground un.
der the snow, and l have seen red
ripe strawberries picked from green
bushes alter kicking off a foot of
snow from over them. This is Al
pine pass.
| have seen men on horseback
along the railroad tracks, where we
haYe men efoot 90 track " alkers;
have seen these horsmen draw out a
red flag, ard ride at dare devil gaI-
lop over the ties to flag a train.
have seen the ticket agent at Mar
shall's pass, 1925 feet above the sea
Lowell, sitting by roaring fire in his
Office on July 80, while outside the
ladies Of orr excursion were picking
wIId-flowers and berries, thermom-
etsr Al degrees in The shade.
have seen the abode houses of the
Mexicans at Pueblo, wherein was
more dirt aud filth than ever dream
ed Of by an English family wherein
men, women, girls and visitors alike.
slept under straw on a clay Aoor. in
the room which served as kitchen,
parlor, and bedroom. l have seen
Mexican girls with castinets dancing
fandango, wearing nothing but a
bunch Of sunilowers in their long,
black hair, unabashed in the pre-.
ence Of hundred on lockers.
have seen in the streets of twsn-
ty saloon town open gambIing
bells, with a sign over the door,
Cards and Rum. / have seen on
the streets Of Denver splendid hous-
es, the occupation Of whose inmates
was plainly indicated by a trans
parency gas-lamp suspended in the
yestibule.
have seen mountains Of rocks
thoUsands OF feet high, with the
stones arranged layer upon layer as
II built by mason, "a regularly nd
and as carefully laid, and / haye
seen standing on the middle OF
plain fat stone standing on ils
edge, $50 feet to it's top. And !
have seen in the Royal gorge a
mountain over 1000 feet high, all
seeming one solid stone, without
crack o. crevics--a actually one SOL.
ID rock.
/ have seen. and have in my
satchel, specimens Of coal brought
frUm the same mountain, one from
an anthracite vein proving up 80
per cent carbon, and another Of b.
luminous coal from vein eight feet
thick, aud from a tested fell of 3.
800 acres Owned by one man.
] have seen an open bible lying
on en- elegantly carved oak table at
the entrance TO a rum-shop and
gambling hell Of L9adville, and over
the bible sign painted saying
Please, KIND Friends, Don't Swear,
have ridden 10 ps'ace car on She
RIO Grsnde railroad, The name Of
which, painted on the side in gilt
letters, was The Blood Of Jesus fol-
loved by another car named Heart
Of the Savior
] have seen a girl dsshiug over the
plains on horseback dismount to pick
bouquette for her bat, aud calling
her NEWFOUNDLAND dog, step on his
back to remount.
have travelled nearly two tbous
and miles over territory west Of tbe
Missouri river, in a land which NV
mind had peOPled BY Indians, aud
have not seen . single Indian
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AN ANTI -DUELIST.
A suREwD LAWYER WHO MADE MONEY
COMPROMISING AFFAIRS OF HONOR"

There is man in New Orleans
who makes a good living as a COM
promiser of quarrels. He lie sharp
lawyer, with a couciliatory tempe.
aud an oily tongue. While other
men are stirring mp strife he is turn
ing away wrath--for a confederation
He made great deal of money in
the good old daye, so fast receding
when duel before breakfast was
as indispensable to the happiness OF
the Crescent City rs fish on Faiday
Hot with wine, two young Dloods
would quarrel, The lie would pass
and then challenge. Now, you
see things more clearly through the
cool gray morning air than through
the cigarette smoke OF a cafe, and
very often this clearness of vision
comes while you look through the
quivering blue atmosphere at the
sparkling stars Of the midnight sky.
Hence it was that our friend the
! peace maker was never out OF a Job.
His title was second usually, but
his business was to see that no ne
cessily arose for his services al such
One case is good example. A
young society man had called anoth-
er society man coward, with the
avowed purpose Of making him fight
a duel. or course, both were we'll
branded when the insult was given.
A challenge passed at once but by
the time it had been received Mr..
lnsulter had grown cool and eau -
tious He asked Mr.. Compromise too
act as hia second.
Now said the latter, 'to come to
a point at once, do you want
fight p
Between ourselves responded
the young man, L don't.'
Do you want to go on the field at
all P asked the second because it
will cost you more TO get out of going
on the field than TO get out OF the
duel after you're once face to face.
i don't want to 80 on the field at
al, said the pri ncipal, and don't
care what it costs to keep of.
Very well,' said the second 'now
sit down and write just such an ac-
certaace as l tel you to write.
Acceptance
Yes certainly. Let me manage
this affair, said the second, in my
own way. Now. write out an accep-
tance in the usual form, and put in
for weapons rifles snd loI distance
tWo pdCeb'
why that's muzzle TO breast ;
murder outright + exclaimed that
principal.
Write what 1 tell you, said the
second.
When it was written the second
carried 1t himself TO the second OF
the challenger.
why, thus is butchery, said the
latter second 'butcherv in cold
blood. Neither man could possibly
survive
Then do ] understand that you
wish to negotiate ! asked the other
ia the blandest tone.
we certainly do, said the chal-
lenger's second.
Very well very wellj I'll see
about it , said the challenged party's
second
OF course that duel never came
Of.
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VOL. vi.
B. & 0. R. R. TINE TABLE.

Condensed time table of Passenger
Trains OF the Baltimore * Ohio Railroad,
for the stations named below, which toOk
effect May -. 1888:
EASTWARD BOUND.
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Patents Procured in the United States
aud Abroad. Patents Rci-suel, Trade
Marks and labels Registered Copy
rights SpUlrCa, Searches made, .nd Pat
onts and iuvcntIons Rcportnd on
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WESTWARD BOUND.

SDaily except sunday. tDHly. tDou't
stop here, Besides the ahove-named
trains there is a Wy Train with q pass
enger car attached, that COOS both east
and west daily, except Sunday.
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rIoNs. No. II No.t5. No. a 10. 10
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CIrpIDrDV from Youthful Impru
OJlILllLii3 dcnco causing Nervous
Debility, mental and ply cal weakness.
valuable Information for home cure
2 PIT Used % years successfully.
''bbs Or. a. G.. Olin, Box ~ j.
cago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
Obituary.

JAMES FENTON VAIL was born in Brant,
Erie county, New York, January 10th, 1865,
and died of typhoid fever, at the residence OF
his parents, near Middlebrook, Mo, October
I'd, 1888.
Though young, he was ready when the
summons came for him, and "entered into
that rest that remains for the people of
God"
He was consecrated to God in infancy, and
taught in the ways Of righteousness; and on
the 9th of March, 1881, he united with the
Ironton Presbyterian Church, of which he
remained consistent member until the Mas
ter called him home.
1t is Il matter of sad reflection that he was
conscious so little of the time during his ILL
ness, but he did not wait until death drew
near to prepare to meet him: he had found
Christ as his Savior, and gave evidence of his
trust in Him by true and consistent walk;
and we rejoice amidst our sorrow to know
that he has passed into the happy place
where "There shall be no more death.'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
Pilot Knob Items.
Our Fair-week items were too late

Our Fair-wee items were too late.
The furnace has resumed work since the
late rains.
J. II. Miller, chief engineer for the Com
pany, moved into one of the dwellings on
"Offical Row" this week.
Mr.. Joe Price is enlarging his dwelling on
Front street. Mr.. Rudy's hotel is about
finished; while Mr.. Elsman has added new
coat of paint.
Mr.. Ferdinand Stemme and father fell
from the frame af a house in "New Elgland"
town last week, and we learn that the latter's
shoulder was dislocated and he was otherwise
hurt.
Messers. Josh. Moon and Henry Roden
have just returned from commercial school,
where they completed the course Of book
keeping. Persons wanting such services will
doubtless find them competent accountants.
One of the business men of town asks your
correspondent If the new law does not re-
quire Town Boards to publish "Financia
Statement" twice a year, and requests us to
inquire if our present Board is going to make
such publication.
MIR. Phil. Tucker the railroads clever agent
here, who Of late might have been seen
wanting to maui the Postmaster becuse let
tiers did not arrive every hour, has become
reconciled. His wife and baby have return
ed after somewhat protracted visit. .-,
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"EMINENT SUCCESS. ("
Editors, Doctors, Druggists, and ALI
Who Try It, Unite in Praise.

81 have used your GOLDEN BALsAM with
eminent success. lean fully recommend it,"
-[R. II. Ditzler, NJ. D., Fort Scott, Kans.
"Your GOLDEN BALsAM is a splendid Cough
remedy. 1t is highly recommended by all"
-[Reck & Rankin, druggists, Allerton, Iowa.
at affords me pleasure to say that
MARsH's GOLDEN BALsAM cured me of a
most obstinate cough after had tried var
ious other medicines without avail. I only
used half bottle."-[Sims Ely, editor Her.
aid, Hutchinson, Kans.
"Your GOLDEN BALsAMis unquestionably
the best cough preparation we have ever
handled."-lJ. L. Jones, NJ. D., (of Jones &
Calvert, druggists), Jonesburg, Mo.
MARSH'S GOLDEN BALSAM for the Throat
and Lungs, and MARsH,s GOLDEN BLOOD s.
LIVER Tonic, are for sale by p. r. Crisp,
druggist, Ironton. Large bottles so cents
and 81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
Superior in Every Respect.

The celebrated German Pulmonic Elixir
commonly called herman ElXlr, Dut recent
ly introduced on the American continent, has
no equal in the world for the cure of all Throat
and Lung diseases, Catarrh, Consumption,
Bleeding Of the Lungs, ETC., etc. 1t is rich
In the medicinal properties Of tea, wild cher
~, honey, horehOund, etc. Go to DIR. 6. w.
Farrar, druggist, Pilot Knob, and get bot
tie; he will present you with one dollar and
siNty-tive cents worth of choice music, ar
ranged for piano or cabinet organ. The med
lcine was first introduced on the Pacific Coast,
and is now sold everywhere. Be sure you get
only German Elixir, as there are other medi-
cines with the word German attached to them.
The genuine bears the Prussian coat of arms
and the signature of DIR. Claiming White on
the wrapper, the name blown in every TO-
cent bottle. Samples % cents each.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Mr.. Clinton met with an accident in the
Knob mines Tuesday. He was standing
on ladder that rested on rock, and the
rock moved and caused the ladder to fall
and Mr.. Clinton caught hold of i rope which
was hanging close by and held himself up
until the ladder was put in place again. He
was not hurt much, but badly scared.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

j. C. Peck, our accommodating and popu-
lar station agent, has accep'e.. tn. position
of express messenger on the Cat" -silroad,
and will leave here as soon as his place can
be filed. Mr.. Peck, by his geEti?.r.nly ways,
has made hosts of warm friends. who will
regret to part with him, aE,, Jo.n us in
wishing him great prosperity I'm his new field
of labor Gainesville (Irk.) Erents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

All over the land are going into ecstacy
over DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Their unlocked for recovery by
the timely use of this great life saving reme-
DIV, causes them to 90 nearly wild in its praise.
It is guaranteed to positively cure Severe
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Hay Fever, Bronchit-
is, Hoarseness, Loss of Voice, o, any affection
of the Throat and Lungs. Trial Bottles free
at Crisp's Drug Store. Large size $1.O0.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
stray Notice.

1NOC1Cos :
Taken up by William Mace, and posted
before Franz Dinger, Justice Of the Peace
for Arcadia township, in the county of Iron,
and State of Missouri, on the 18th day OF
October, 1883, the following property, to wit:
A light bay mule about FIVE years old
past; about fourteen hands high; has
three white spots on his left hip, and two
white spots on his right hip; has harness and
saddle marks; has flesh marks over the eyes /;
no other marks or brands perceiyable. APP
praised At &65 by Paul Patton and VIM. Savage.
n14* FRANZ DINGER, j. P.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

That excellent remedy Coussen's Honey Of
Tar which has so rapidly gained in popular
esteem, is a pure and simple compound
adapted to all ages and constitutions, and
the best medicine in the world for Coughs,
Colds, and all diseases Of the Throat and
Lungs. For Sale at p. r. Crisp's New Drug
Store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

To take cheerful view of life, the trials
and temptations that line its rugged way,
is duty, which it is impossible to fulfil
when one is troubled with Chills and Fever.
The best remedy is Clifford's Febrifuge, or
Fever and Ague Cure. \ sure and certain
cure. For Sale at Z. X. Cri>p's New Drug
Store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

II Patrick Henry had said "Give me liber-
ty or give me chills and fever" his speech
would not have been as elegant as it would
have been forcible, for all know that death
is not so horrible as chills and fever. Smiths
Chill and Fever Tonic has robbed that sick
ness of it's terror, however, as one bottle will
cure SURE. Price 81. Sold at Pilot Knob
Drug Store. See that signature j. F. Smith
& Co., st. Louis, Mo-, il on each wrapper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
A Blessing to All Mankind.

In these times when Newspapers are flood
ed with patent medicine advertisements, it il
gratifying to know what to procure that will
certainly cure you. fyou are Bilious, blood
out of order, Liver inactive, or generally de-
bilitated, there is nothing in the world that
will cure YOU SO quickly as Electric Bitters.
They are blessing to all mankind, and can
be had for only fifty cents a bottle Of q. W..
Farrar, Jr., Pilot Knob. 2
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STRAYED

From the undersigned. dark-brown mare;
seven years old; Is hands high; branded on
left shoulder-Texas brand, and looks like IS.
J."; had on new bell; was shod before with
plain shoes. Also, one horse; color, straw
berry roam; about Is hands high; five years
old; had old shoes all round when he left
home. I will give $25 reward for recovery OF
said animals A. SEPE MOON,
St. Joe Lead Mines, St. Francois Co, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
Stray Notice.

Taken up by jas. M. Graham. and posted
before 8. E. McNeeIey, Justice of the Peace
for Liberty township, in the county of Iron.
and State of Missouri, on the 4th day Of
October, 1881, the following property, to wit:
One dark brown mare mule; 141h hands high /;
two years old. Appraised at thirty dollars by
Jacob Sutton, Lewis Orrick and George Cos
grove. nl3* 8. E. MCNEELEY, j. P.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Buy Bridge, Beach & Co.'s "Superior'
Cooking Stoves and Ranges. For sale a
S. Lopez's.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Smiths Carbolized Salve heals cuts an
sores and is good for all skin diseases. Flo
sale at Pilot Knob Drug Store.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

The celebrated superior" Cook Stove cal
only be had of Mrs. Lopez, who is sole agen
at this place for Bridge, Beach & Co., 81
Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

We can safely say that our stock of VIM
ter Clothing is the largest and finest ever
brought to this Valley. You must see our
line of Overcoats-prices from $3.50 to $23.
LOPEZ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Another Wizard Oil entertainment to-
night. Lovers Of fine music, good singing
and lengthy speeches should not fail to be
around. At the Court House Square-frce /.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Everything begins to look like fros
had been around; the hills seem to have tina
appearance.-IRe Devil.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Paul Patton has been appointed Deputy
Assessor, and persons in and about Ironton
will call on him for blanks and make re-
turns to him in Ironton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18
Furniture at Bonanza

The BOnOnza people have bought the re-
mainder of stock belonging TO the Mis- souri,
Furnature Co. 1t will be sold at less than
factory prices.
Also, 30 dozen pairs of Ladies' Hand
Sewed Shoes-at less than cost OF manufac-
ture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

Mrs. NJ. I. Moser has just returned from
st. Louis with Il new stock of Handkerchief,
Laces, Collars, Corsets, Buttons, &c; also,
an entirely new stock Of the latest styles OF
Millinery Goods. Call and see.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

For Handkerchiefs, Collars, Laces, Corsets,
Buttons, ETC., ETC., go to Mrs. Moser's Mil
linery Parlor. A new stock has just been
received.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

workman was badly hurt i'm the Knob
mines last Monday. How he came to get
hurt we have not learned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-10-18

a great many Texas cattle are being ship
ped up the road at the present time, and the
boys say there was large buffalo bull in
one of the cars that passed thorugh this place
Tuesday evening