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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-02-08

[From Letter in Pomeroy's Democrat
Very much of Mexico is, to me, a
dreary, palched, poverty stricken re-
gion, lying under the mildest, bright
est skies in the heavens, only needing
what Phil. Sheridan said He'll needed
to make it Paradise. Occasionally
there are spots like an oasis i'm desert.
A small adobe house, with white
washed walls, overgrowing with
climbing roses, shaded by orange
trees, surrounded by brilliant flowers
of unknown names, give glimpse of
what may be in the future when other
men and other measures replace the
present changeless population and
mental stagnation that rule the land
But such places are rarer than angels
visits.
We, most of us, can remember the
pictures of the Land of Gilead' in
the old Biographies and family Bible.
There were the low, fiat-rOofed huts,
with little square windows and doors,
with a Mussulman or two squatting
down by the wall, and a camel stand
ing to one side. Change the camel to
a burro, the Mussulman to Mexican
and the picture exactly fits most any
part of Mexico, especially the man sit
ting i'm the sun. For steady, long-con-
tinued sitting i'm the sun, and immeas-
urable laziness, the Mexican has no
equal.
My business lay at the foot of Popo-
catapetl, the extinct volcano, around
which are grouped records of the
darkest crimes and deepest mysteries
in all history. The road from the
City of Mexico leads by Lakes Chalco
and Nochimilco. Both lakes are ia |
nous in the old Biographies for stories |
of their floating gardens. Lots of the
things that the old books told of i'm |
Mexico have got away, but these gar
dens haven't. But they don't float
any more. They did until few years
ago, when big wind storm arose and
sent Don Jesus Maria Huarfano's ranch
bunting into Don Peter Bacca's garden,
and kept bunting it until the garden
went to pieces, and sunk into the faith
omless depths of Chalco-two feet be-
low the surface. Then Don Peter
Bacca waded to shore, and brought
suit against Don Jesus, i'm the Alcade's
court, and it was appealed from one
court to the other, until finally the
whole nation got excited, and the Sem
ate passed law that every man own
ing ranch having a pugnacious dis
position should keep it tied up, and now
those floating gardens are staked down,
larriatted and respectable, but teeter-
ing real estate. For zoo years these
gardens were given to going on wild
and reckless sprees. until parental
government decreed that men should
do what sensible men would do of their
own accord.
Lake Chaleo il connected with the .
City of Mexico by canal twenty
miles long, and little canals and ditch. 8
es branch off from either side, into the :
richest of gardens. Here everybody ,
goes to market by water-in fiat-boats ,
that carry tons, and canoes that carry
one man and a few pounds of freight.
and the canal is full of them, coming ,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-02-08
TUFTS
EXPEcToRANT

II composed of Herbal and Mucilaginous prod
ucts, which permeete tho substance or tho
Lungs, expectOrates the acrid matter
that collects in the bronchial Tubes, and forms =
soothing coating, which relieves the ir-
ritation that causes the cough. 1t cleanses
the lungs OF all impurities, strengthens
ntes the circulation of the blood, and braces the
nervous system. Slight colds often end I'm
consumption. It Il dangerous to neglect
test of twenty years warrants the assertion that
no remedy has ever been found that 10 ~
prompt in its effects as TUFTS ExPECTORAN1.
Inflammation, and its use speedily cures the most
obstinate cough. A pleasant cordial, chill.
dren take it readily. For Group It u
Invaluable and should be in every family.
In 9EIc. and Al Rofflea.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-02-08
Millions Given Away.

Millions of bottles Of DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and colds
have been given away as trial bottles of the
large size, This enormous outlay would be
DISASTROUS to the proprietofs Were ii not for:
the rare merits Possessed by this wonderful
medicine. Call at the Pilot KNOB Drug
Store and get trial bottle free, and try for
yourself 1t never fails to cure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-02-08
gran Canntg &egister.
DON'T Stop My Paper.

Don't stop my paper, printer,
Don't strike my name of yet;
I've many things to purchase,
Dollars are hard to get;
But tug little harder
Is what / mean TO do,
And scrape the dimes together,
Enough for me and you.
/ can't afford to drop it,
find it doesn't pay
To do without paper,
However others may;
i hate to ask nay neighbors
To give me theirs on loan:
They don't just say,-but mean it,
Why don't you have your own?
You can't tell how we miss it,
Ii it, by any fate,
Should happen not to reach us,
Or come little late:
Then all is in hubbub,
And things go all awry,
And, printer, if you're married,
You know the reason why.
The children want their stories,
And wife is anxious too,
At first to glance it over,
And then to read it through:
And to read the leaders,
And con the book reviews,
And scan the correspondence,
And every scrap Of news.
/ cannot do without if,
1t is no use to try:
The other people take it,
And, printer, so must 4:
/, too, must keep me posted,
And know whats going on,
Or feel and be accounted
a fogy simpleton.
Then take it kindly, printer,
IL pay be somewhat slow,
For cash is not so plenty,
And wants not few, you know;
But must have my paper,
Cost what it may to me,
I'd rather dock my sugar,
And do without my tea.
So, printer, don't you stop it,
Unless you want my frown,
For here's the years subscription,
And credit it right down,
And send the paper promptly,
And regularly on,
And let it bring lis weekly
Its welcome benson.
Christian ,Sdcfetdry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-02-08

JOB Press FOR SALE.-Quarto-M Medium.
viii be sold cheap, call and examine ut
this office,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

GROUP, WIOOPING COUGH and
Bronchitis immediately relieved by
Shiloh's Cure. For sale by L. Wilkens
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

But how good and gracious it is of
Bro. Young in another column of his
paper to herald to us the glad tidings
that it has been learned that after
all the custom house would probably
be located within the corporated
limits OF our village,-St. Vincent
Herald.
What we said was this :
"a somewhat sl,adowy rumor
reaches us just before going
to press to the effect that the rail.
road managers have signified their
desire finally to have the custom
house located near the rivel." But
the Herald does not seem to see the
difference between abiding to a
"shadoWy rumor" and heralding "glad
tidlngs." The Herald must learn
to weigh it words and classify it's
ideas. This advice was not asked
for, but seems necessary.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08
Beaulleu, May Goth, 1888.
A Prosperous School.

Every citizen is most deeply inter.
ested i'll maintaining the vigor and pros.
perity of orr public school. The beauti.
full building finely adopted to the wants
of the place is an index to the character
of the people, who have made Pembina
their home. AS an evidence of per.
manency, thrift and enlightened enter
prise, that noble building catches the
eye Of every one who visits our beautl-
full town, or comes to take up his abode
with us. Nothing could be more praise
worthy than the cheerful and harmon
ious cooperation, with which the whole
people have sustained.the district. school
board and their corps Of teachers during
the current year. There has been much
to contend with in opening the school SO
late in the season last fall, and in MAIN
taing it through q rigorous winter; and
yet the school has already acquitted Al
character and standing that makes it
worthy of honorable mention anywhere.
Every one interested in the great work
of educating the children of this COM
munity is ready to inquire what more
can be done to maintain and advance
this already acquired vigor and pros
perity. 10 answer this inquiry is very
easy. There are many things that
would help; but two things are essential
lst-The pupils in attendance must be
present every day and promptly at the
hour of commencing school. No school
can make any very high att.inments
without this essential. delivery pupil
of proper age to attend school in the dis
trict should be searched out and required
to attend school. Every citizen is inter-
ested in this and should use his intlu-
ence to effect such a result Here is an
undertaking for which every man,
woman and child has capacity and
ability. Let the inquiry be made in
regard to every boy and girl, "Ought
that child to be in school? ?" fit ought
to be, then let the necessary means he
employed, kindly and afrectionatelv.
but firmly and persistently, to bring
such stray child under the influences
OF our flourislling public school, and
keep it there every day. No principle
of public morals is better settled in this
country than this: That the parents
who neglect or refuse to educate their
children are enemies to the great Re-
public and dangerous to it's we'll being;
and further, every child growing up in
ignorance adds one more to the danger
Gus classes of the community.
Now let every good citizen rally to
this undertaking and in few days every
child will be in school that ought to be
there. x.x
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08
THEQUEsTIoN OF DIVISION.

There are some things that cannot
be decided until all the facts are
obtained. We have not favored the
division of this county at the present
time, rs the necessity for it has not
been apparent tous Still, there was
one element of the case which we
have found it difficult to get at. 10
what extent was the act providing
for the creation of Harvey county
based upon the wish of the people
directly affected thereby? If the
taxpayers within the proposed new
county, were united in asking for a
separate county organization, it would
devolve upon the voters of the
remaining portion of the county, at
least to give the question of division
a favorable consideration. Butaft
diligent inquiry, we are unable to
ascertain that any considerable por-
ton of the settlers to the west of us
really desire to be set off. The
majority of them have been, so far as
outsiders seem to know, either very
retfcent or very Indifferent on the
subject. From communication
published elsewhere we find there
are, at least, a portion strongly oppos-
ed to division, and we have scarcely
a doubt that the majority incline the
same way. Undoubtedly the division
of this county at the present time is
premature and uncalled for, and we
believe the people of the whole
county should vote against it.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08
TAKING SIDES.

The Bismarck Tribune has made
the discovery that newspaper editors
are in all respects very much like the
rest of mankind. Our opinion exactly
comedies with our cotemporary's, al
though we must concede to the
Tribune the honor of the discovery.
One serious fault attributable to
many people is the recklessness with
which they choose sides on any ques-
ton. Too many editors belong to the
same class. They choose sides on a
question with all the haste of il
fanatic, and defend their position
with all the dignity of Il philosopher.
On a totally false premises they will
construct an argument that for a
time will have all the weight of
truth. Some eight years ago, when
the New York and Brooklyn Bridge
that mighty monument of engineer
ing skilland practical wisdom-had
got fairly started, some of the news
papers made Il fierce onslaught upon
the trustees, charging them with
fraud. Thousands of people in New
York and Brooklyn joined in the cry
and several heretofore respectable
gentlemen found themselves under IL
cloud of suspicion. An Investigation
was had, and the accused were vim
Dictated, but by this time the general
public lost interest in the affair
taking very little note of the result.
The lie had done its work too quickly
to be overtaken soon. But the truth
came in due time. When the great
bridge was finished and the heroic
efforts of its originators and promo
ters came to pass under final review,
one fact was repeated by the best
authorities on the subject, and en-
phasized by all, viz, that the enter
prise had been managed with honesty
and great fidelity from the beginning.
So the people of New York and
Br ooklyn took sides again-all on one
side this time, except it may be a
few chagrined maligners who kept
very quiet. 1t is we'll before taking
sides on any question to give tia little
thought. Choose your side carefully
and defend it manfully.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

Bismarck has won the prize by dint
Of sublime pluck and-the rest of it
took place behind the curtain. At
least, from certain signs and circum.
stances. a great many infer that
there is an unwritten history attend
ing the contamination of the work of
the capital commission. Neverthe-
less, all north Dakota and Fargo
besides join in the chorus of con-
CALCULATIONS to Bismarck, the capital
of the future empire state of the
west. Fargo's utterances are some
what choked, hut that is natural and
inevitable. A few other ambitious
cities must also sit in silent eclipse
for Il brief spell, while Bismarck is
delirious with excitement. Nor has
South Dakota any cause for serious
complaint. South Dakota should be
satisfied, and listen patiently while
we uphere say Hurrah for north
Dakota and Bismarck.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08
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County Division.

Editor P1oSEER.ExrREss.
AS you kindly offer to publish peoples
opinions about County Division, will
take the opportunity to express mine
think we should leave matters as they
are for these reasons:
l. There are no settlers beyond the
present bounds of Pembina County.
.. Pembina County has five COM
missioner districts and nearly score of
townships with staffof offices sevemlly,
which gives all the necessary government
we want.
3. The proposed county of Harvey has
no decided land.
4. The fact that those who are most
anxious to have Harvey county organized
have but within few weeks settled at a
point which is pretty central and are
planning town site matters and dreaming
aloud of county officers shows too clearly
the motives of those in favor of division.
If organization comes now it is patent
to all that the taxes will discriminate
unjustly against few. We do not want
division until the county west developes
and thus warrantsit, and till at least some
of the land is surveyed, and settlers can
file on same. 1t would be taking step
that we would regret and suffer-, for
afterwards. Let us not do anything
hastily bat by leaving this for the future
we will do what is by far the better
thing for our own interests.
l consider itnot only my own interest
but that of every voter to turn out and
vote against it, and believing that 1 am
doing right I will use my best endcavors
to prevent county division now.
Yours, etc.
CASTOR.
Beaulleu, May Goth, 1888.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

Our Roseau Lake correspon-
dent cries out from that wilder
ness of bachelors for the refining
influence of women and min
listers. Still, he thinks they
can get along without the ministers
for while, but wives they must have,
20 solitude where are thy charms" is
the wall that comes forth from many
a lonely cot out on the Mountains,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

The Crookston Journal gives it's
readers quite u little in the way of
county news. 1t publishes "East
Grand Forks Facts" and "Fishes
Fancies." This idea of treating
Its readers in one neighborhood
to facts and in another to fancics
seems to us an unwise discrimination.
We would suggest Il mixture in both
cases
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

sLEEPI,ESS NIGHTS, made miserable
by that terrible cough. Shlloh's Cure is
the remedy for you. For sale by l..
WIIKESs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08
THAT HACKING COUGH can he 50
quickly cured by Shiloh sremedy.
For sale by L. WILKINS.

WILL YOU SUFFER with dyspepsia
and liver complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer
is guaranteed to cure you. For sale by
I. WILKESs
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price SO cents. Nasal In
jector free. For sale by l.. W1LKESs.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-06-08

We beg pardon for emitting to
publish the obituary of Mrs Lydia
Pinkum. But we will continue to
furnish her portrait for u while.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-04-22
virginia News.

4 negro prisoner in the NelsOn-cOunty
jail declares the building is haunted by a
white woman with long nose.
The Oranqe Observer says: Dy the pre-
mature discharge OF a gun on Thursday
morning last Mr.. +. T. Eeyeley lost por-
ton of the thumb OF his left hand.
The sickness OF one Of the Italian laborers
at Claremont caused a very SenSeless scare
there few days AGO, some OF the people OF
the place taking il into their heads that he
had smallpox.
Mr.. Painter. OF Pulaski county, discov-
cred that winter was over a lew days ago.
He kicked al a stump and kicked out
large rattlesnake. and for a little while il
was hard TO determine when was The live
liest Mr.. Painter or the snake.
The Virginia People says W. l.. Odell,
Familiarity known a. "Wat." eloped on
Tuesday night with the wife OF Marion
Mum. neighbor living in the Horseshoe,
i'm the upper end Of Newbern pulaski
county, district. Wat " has been in the
employment OF the Radiord Iron Company
at Clark's ore-bank. and leaves his wife and
six children in a cabin there to mourn his
disreputable departure.
The Shenandoah valley says: The Lower
Fort furnace. about three miles from the
Manassas railroad and nine miles east OF
strasburg, in this county, winch was
burned down during the war, Is TO be re-
built. A PENNSYLVANIA company has the
matter in hand, and is having wood
chopped and ore gotten out preparatory to
the building. 1t Is thought the work will
be completed by this fall.
The Wilmington Star says OF DIR. Hoge's
lecture on "Modern Chiyalry," delivered
in that city Friday: There was not dull
moment during the entire hour and a half.
II was full OF dash and full OF culture and
full OF passion. 1t showed some uncom-
monty fine literary workmanship in parts.
II we had the time we would like to dwell
upon some Of the exquisite historical and
personal canoes which this skilled work
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-04-22
4 Sensation spoiled.
EXPLANATION OF REPORTED BROKEN MAR
RAGE ENGAGEMENT IN CHICAGO.

EXPLANATION OF 4 REPORTED BROKEN MAR
RAGE ENGAGEMENT IN CHICAGO.
A Utica, y. Y. telegram sp0ils sensa-
ton as follows: Perry II. Smith, Jr., OF
Chicago. with his wife and sister, left Utica
this noon for New York. While here Mr..
Smith was asked regarding the publication
OF a dispatch from Chicago alleging 4 bro
ken marriage engagement between Miss
Smith, his sister, and DR.. Warren, OF Paris.
and stating that he was en- route to New
York 10 interview DR.. Warren. When the
Chicago telegram was shown to Dir. smith
he expressed regret and Indignation at lis
allegations, saying there were grains Ol
truth 10 a bushcl OF sensation. He said It
was true that his father and sister were
once in Paris; that his father was i'll and
Dr. Warren attended him. and that his
sister and Or. Warren became engaged.
That was all Of the truth. There was no
secrecy. no parental opposition, no fortune
hunter about Warren, who. on the contra
~, was eminent i'm his profession and gem
tleman. There had been no unexpected de-
NelOpments a. alleged in the Chicago tele-
gram. and no Misunderstanding OF any
kind. But owing to circumstances unne-
cessary oeXplan 10 the public the wedding
had been indefinitely postponed by mutual
consent. Mr.. smith said the publication
was very unjust both TO his family and 10
DR.. Warren. Miss Smiths appearance be-
lies 50 much OF the statement a. represents
her Frustrated by grief. She seems in fair
health, and 10 be ENJOYING herself. Mr..
smith SAYS his visit 10 Utica and New York
has no relation to his sisters affairs, but 10
his fathers business interests.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1883-04-22
Women i'm the Government Depart
ments.

The Baltimore SUMS Washington cor
respondent writes: Ii was not until some
time after the commencement OF the civil
war that women were employed in the Gov
eminent departments. The first appoint
ments were made in the Treasury, Mr..
Chase, at that time Secretary, thinking the
place for abe-bodied men was in the battle
fields. and not behind desks at work
which women were quite as able to per-
form. At that time very few Of those in
authority thought the experiment would be
successful But it was one OF the steps in
the direction Of progress prompted by the
war which time and experience have
shown to be fifty taken. I'm the
Treasury Department at present pro-
baby 30 per cent. Of the employees
are females. and in all the depart
ments in the aggregate 20 per cent. at
least are females. Much OF the work done
by them i Of course of an ordinary clcri-
cal character. not requiring any eXtrlordi-
nary intelligence or accomplishments. but
i'm very many instances women are found
performing a high character OF service. As
shorthand writers, amanuenscs, draughtS-
women. and counters OF stamps and money.
il is not infrequent TO find them superior
10 the men by whose sides they are at work.
and in the Census Bureau women are pre-
pairing with accuracy and dispatch mathe-
NAUTICAL calculations Of an intricate and te-
dious nature. There has, however, always
been more or less OF opposition to the en-
plOymcnt OF women in the departments,
and there have been members OF the Cabinet
from time to time who would like to have
broken up the practice. This is not to be
wondered at when il i known how many
men there are IN this country who would
sooner dawdle away their lives in petty
offices than strike ont with true manhood
and wrest fortune from fate 10y hard and
honest ticks. Woman deserves credit that
i'm the face OF opposing influences she has
demonstrated her ability TO do so much Of
the work required in the service OF the
Government, and it Is a subject OF con-
graduation that under the operation OF the
new ciyil-Service rules the avenues to Gov
eminent employment for women are 10 be
widened. Notwithstanding that there is
much moaning and groaning among etlem-
mate male oflice-holdcrs and Oflice-seekerS
In consequence. II these rules are faith
fully carried out there j. no reason why
women who are competent should not
aspire to any position in the executive de-
partmentS, although some OF those i'm con-
troll are endeayorng to prove that it will
be ineXDcdicnt.