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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27
"A MiIledgeville fTenn.) merchant

"A MiIledgeville fTenn.) merchant
suspected one of his clerks of pilfering
from the cash drawer. In order to
make sure of it he marked number of
coin pieces and posted other merchants
where young Adams dealt to watch for
them. His suspi ions were fully con-
firmed. and he determined to dismiss
the thief and say nothing about it. One
morning he was surprised to receive
cha ,lenge from Adams to fight a duel.
The second explained that his principal
had discovered marked coins in the
drawer, which he considered refiec-
ton on his character. The merchant
replied that he had found similar
marked coins in. sundry places where
they reflected much stronger on his
character. The affair was settled with
out bloodshed.-N. o. Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27
"A gentleman of Norwich, Conn.

"A gentleman of Norwich, Conn.,.
recently took his valuable watch to a
was apparently nothing the matter with
the works, only tina. they would not
move. The watch repairer. after ex-
aiming the time-piece. gave it as his
They then tested it with gafvano me-
ter. and the opinion proved correct.
This is the first instance on record of a
line bat err having such an effect ON q
watch, although without the influence
of dyname-electric motor there are
many Hartford Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

DIR. W. D. WRIGHT, Cincinnati, o.:
81 have prescribed DR. WIN. HALL'S Ball
SAM FOR THE LUNGS in a great number of
cases and always with success. One case
in particular was given up by several
physicians who had been called in for con-
sultation with myself. The patient had all
the symptoms of confirmed Consumption.
restored to health.o
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

MY father had an eating cancer for sew
eral years, which had eaten away his under
lip and the inside Of his cheek, down to the
bottom Of his gums. We got some Of
Swift's Specific and gave him, and the
effect has been Observation-Disclosures nniracu.
perfectly we'll Every one here said it was
only q question Of time about his death,
and his cure has created the greatest ex-
element in this part of the country.
WM. B. LArHR0P.
South Easton, Mass, Jan. I, 1884.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

HAVING used Ely's Cream Balm for Ca
tarrh and Cold in the Head, am satisfied
that it is first Incorporation and would
recommend il to any one affected.-R- w.
CHEEvER, Editor Herald. Clinton, Wis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

a Lucky h1n&1fOO HuMtexe
One of the most daring Kangaroo hunters
Of Australia, and his stag hounds, were
terribly iacerated by wounded Kangaroo,
on the great sheep rancho of Mr.. Alfred
Hay, Boomanoomana, N. 8. W., and were
entirely cured by the use Of st. Jacobs Oil.
Mr.. Hay writes that it is the greatest pain
cure ever introduced for man or beast.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27
Vital Questionsll

ASK me moSs eln ~
OF any school, WhAt IS the noSt mmg -
tfa vnraa for nniefinr and allaYfng al irri-
= 80, - - II. 60. -
nuon OF inc neISeS anu curing ~ AAaA1s -
nervous complaints, giving natural, child
Hka refreshing sleep always?
- = 49,, nm All ~, nnhes,t.fine1v
80 q yr.-,,,
some I0fh ~ HopSs
CHAPTER
Ask any or al Of the most eminent ply.
eicians:
8 What Is the best and only remedy that
can berelied on TO cure all diseases OF the KID
neys and urinary organs; such as bIignrs
disease, diabetes, retention or maDany 20
retain urine, ana All In0 Diseases &hO AlI--
monts recnIiar "a Wcmen,s--
AAC.hsS kS.ss,s =, - - n. .x,-sa
- AnG sney Will UcN you expf3clAy &uO
<v,v,h.t;coIIy Is Tre3,n y
canPAa0.Ay
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

LYDIA E. PINKHAM's Vegetable Com
only: but now it can be sent in dry forms
by mail to points where no druggist can
readily be reached, and to-day the Com
pound in lozenges and pills finds its way
even to the foreign chimes of Europe and
Asia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

DR.. WILLIAMS Indian Pile O1ntmens.
" arranted to cure any case or oiino, nieeo'
ing or i. ching piles. At druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27
South Easton, Mass. Jan. !,

SoLILooUY of a thief, professionally oc-
cupied: MY pals have called me bird.
So am, Pm q robin."-LUe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

HAVE used Ely's Cream Balm for dry
Catarrh Ito which every Eastern person is
subject who comes to live in high alti-
tudel. 1t has proved q cure in my case
B. F. II. WEES. Denver. Col.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

Rough on Corns." 15c. Ask for it. Com
plete cure. hard or soft corns, warts. bunions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

In many cases the worship of beauty il
q mere matter of form.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

A COUGH, COLD, OR SORE THROAT should
not be neglected. BRowS's BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs give prompt relief. IS cts. a box.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

Trough on Coughs" 15c-. at Druggists. Com
plete cure Coughs H1arseness, Sore Throat
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
Promptly cure asthmatic wheeling. fiKe's
toothache drops cure in one minute.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

IT only takes about two seconds to get up
q dueL-N O. Picdyunc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

In the delfrium of fever, and in restless.
ness, there is 10 such remedy as Samaritan
NerriRe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

HEADACHE is Immediately relieved by
the use of Piso's Remedy for Catarrh-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

"I'M tired all the time," lamented the
wagon wheel, creaking past.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

MANY "heavy swells" float on the bill
owes of credit.-Gouuerneur Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

WHICH IS the oldest Of the berriess The
elder berry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

Mr. B. J. ANDERSON, of Egypt, Tex,
writes: Samaritan Nerrine cured my
daughter of fits"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

Buchu-paiba." Quick, complete cure, all
annoying Kidney and Urinary Diseases, 81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27
Low Prices for Butter.

Skinny Men. Wells Health Remover" re-
stores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, 81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

THOUGH a kerosene burner may be very
heavy, the oil will make the lamp light.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-03-27

Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, worms. constipation. tasteless. 25c
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
The COCRTS.
THE VERMONT STEWARDS AGAIN.

A SUIT AGAINST JUDGE HILT0N-ALLEGED PROM
IsEs NOT KEPT.
A bill of complaint was filed Yesterday in the
United States Circuit Court suit against Henry Hilton
by Alexander Stewart OF Cavendish Y who alleges that
he is an heir-alaw Of Alexander T. Stewart the New
York millionaire Alexander Stewart is now lunatc
and sues by BENJAMIN r. wheldon his guardian Herbert
H. Walker Of No. 169 Broadway the attorney for the
plaintiff.
The facts as stated in the complaint, are that the
plaintiff with Ann Jane Bailey began action In the New
York Supreme Court June 1873 for share In the estate
left by Mr. Stewart The complaint alleges that Mr. Hill
ton devised and executed plan TO procure dlscontn-
uance OF the action and obtain, small percent
age OF its real value release full Of the plaintiffs In
terest IN the and property and employed as his
agents 3. G. jayne, Price Lewis and Ira Shafer. Mr.
Lewis it is alleged went to the plaintiffs home in Yer
mont and telling him that Nrs stewart wanted to be-
come acquainted with him. induced him TO come TO New
York and stay at the Metropolitan Hotel for several
months keeping him away from his relatives and cOun-
sell In October 1873 Ira shafer substituted for
Kneeland counsel for Alexander Stewart aud this
substitution the complaint alleges was procured by the
plaintiff account of promises made by Judge Hilton
were obtained ea-ly In 1879 The promises made 10
Alexander Stewart TO induce him to sign the release
are said in the complaint 70 be that the plaintiff would De
independently reh for life, as Alexander stewart ssd
death With that Mr. Hilton would pay plaintiff imedi
stey not less than 100000; that the pialnun
that good farm in Vermont would be bought for him;
thai an INVALID chair would be bought for his wife, and
for his wife two dresses costly would
be found IN the store Of A. stewart Il Co. The plaintiff
says that of these promises have been fulfilled
Alexander stewart gave power OF attorney In March,
1880 to his son, Matthew Stewart and suit was
begun In Vermont for 100000 on the alleg-
ed promises made at the time thar the
original action wasdiscontinued Afterwards and the
complaint alleges after Alexander Stewart had become
insane two releases obtained from him In January
December, 1881 and the action was discontinued
The present suit begun set aside these last releases
as being wrongfuy obtained and TO the 100000
claimed in the action begun In $50 IN vermont on ac
count of the promises made TO Alexander Stewart when
the contest was begun In 1879.
Ex,Judge Horace Russell, who III probably act as Mr..
uiItons counsel said yesterday The suit IA another
Matchmaking scheme but t viii not succeed Mr. Hilton
never saw Alexander Stewart and never made him any
promises jacques detective said anything TO the
old man he was not authorized TO do so by Mr.. Hilton.
This action Is by the people that have tried get
money in the way before The action will be op-
posed vigorously"
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
MINOR MATTERS IN CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-In the Senate to-
day Mr. Pstt introduced bill to provide for the admis
sion OF the State OF Cacawa comprising the present Ter
rtory Of Washington and part Of Idaho The admission
is not to take place before March 4, 1885.
Mr. Call introduced bill 20 authorize the tnvestiga-
tion Of the issue fraudulent and TO protect
soldiers and sailors from loss upon them.
Mr. Hoars bill increasing the salaries Of the United
States District Judges IS 900 discussed by Sen
ators Morgan. Bayard, Garland and Van Wyck An
amendment make the increase apply TO the salaries Of
Judges hereafter appointed was defeated.
The Deficiency Appropriation Bill was passed with the
amendments recommended by the Senate Committee.
Mr. Blair's Education Bill advocated by Mr.. Blair
and Mr. Jones Of Florida The latter said that the grant
made In the bill was hardly to be distinguished from the
grant of land. The Government, which had made GU
zens OF the c0lOred people simply coming forward.
ought help make them ht for the exercise OF the
rights which citizenship conferred. Mr.. Sherman pro-
posed an amendment providing that the money eha ne
appled TO the education OF children without distinction
OF race or color snail be distributed to the counties
or school districts in proportion which the number or
iterate children in each bears To the whole number OF
terate children State and that the assent OF the
State this provision shall be had before the money can
be given by the United States.
In House the resolution exoneratng Representative
Ellis from the charges or cOmpnclty III ctf Route Iaus
adopted
T. H. Funston took the oath Of Office the successor
of the late Representative Haskell from the Id Dis
trict OF Kansas.
Bills were passed granting pension 10 John A Crozer
relief OF Sidney Henderson, II. Z Bnne, the
heirs Langley b. Cuey and the legal repre-
sentaves OF the late Captain j. g. Tod, or tine Texas
Navy. The Averfl bill was also passed
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Friday. March 81, 1854.


THE IYJuYCTION OF SECRECY ON THE MEXICAN TREATY
In the executive session Of the to-day the propo
eitiOn the injunction OF secrecy ro
the Mexican treaty and TO print for public use additional
sequence connection with the treaty has been made
public. Only three procOtols correcting minor
errors text have not yet been made pubic 0ncialy
Mrs DE LONG AND THE JEANETTE ENQUIRY.-Mrs. De
Long has written the House Naval Committee askns
when the Jeannette Investigation Will be Degun an1
saying she desires 10 "ateh Inc hVeresVS Vi nei u
husband.
STATISTICS OF Posr OFFIcEs.-The number Of post
offices in the United States March 20 was 4s'993'
an increase OF ,13J In less than nine months
PRIZE MONEY FOR FARRAGUT's MES.-rhe House Com
mittee ON Naval Affairs to-day adopted resolution re-
Guesting Appropriation Committee TO make an appro
praton OF Sl45 GA pay to the ocers and crew OF
them.
A C1RcuIA AR TO CUSTOMS OFFICERs.rThe Secretary OF
the Treasury has issued circular prohibiting the dis
closure OF of Information respecting foreign
ket values and frauds upon the revenue anu alreothg
that importers snail have ful opportunity 10 SUSTAIN tne
values stated In their Invoices.
A STATUE OF GARFIgLD.-The President sent TO the
Senate to-day communication from the Secretary OF War
transmitting estimate made by Colonel Rockwell eng
ingon of 900 for the preparation OF site and the
erection of pedestal for the statue OF the late President
L. letter from General Anson g. McCOok, OF the MOnu
menr Committee the Society stating that that commit
tee had entered into arrangement with j. A ward
the sculptor 10 execute the statue General McCook ces
az precedent the action of Congress ID !eI IN appro
priatng S25 900 for pedestal Tor statue OF General
loSias Fhomass. T-''''' ~
The LIFETIME OF A PArESr.-The House Committee ON
Patents decided unanimously report adversely Repre-
sentative Andersons bill " limit the lifetime OF patent
TO five years.
THE ROLL OF THE CHERoKEEs.-The Senate on March
13 adopted resolution asking the Secretary OF the IN
terror for the roll of the Cherokee Indians east OF te
Mssissppi River The Commissioner OF indian Affairs Is
having a COPY made The roll contains tue names y,
once With the new and List OF I75 persons whose claims
to be enrolled were rejected
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22

-, a. IN. defence asked questions relating
70 the inspscors wrong report which shovsa ahat
had esn saa ns %s psSsaes Of the and
had made reports the found tnst COPIES b ms ~ that
bad been meSs cssd upon Sm 10 copies He
rsped tAa he hsa no sen pspsrs SooE felt In
suited st my insisting that he had any papers, hy
belief tina, when tnoss papers we're srs wanted q
them and when copies were made they were l Ie,uos
Mr Gregg Of Alton H. says nS' sns sS Sss ss poi to
,et the other counsel or Mr. Woodward know anything
about them Her dsscgon o. sns sD aSse These
copies were made while Cook was In the employ VI "0
Government
KELLooG's PART IN THy MATTER.
Mr. Bliss continued his testimony in reference 70 .he
San Antonio and Corpus Christi route he dG no e.so
in the fact that Kellogg, who was ineresteu Wa it
Kellogg The grand Jury adjourned after having
Price After that Walsh and others circulated tne % ne
that Kellogg ought to have been n sarueS Of the
condition Of thinge he thought thai the grana
be reconvened Judge wye was 70 saog tba
reported that Kellogg was beIpg tas
the grand Jury was brought together sna The
evidence strong, however, that had tae w,he
been he would hsye tGha 10 an there
was little break In the testimony that kellogg mlgnt
have done everything he dld ana yso when Price
appeared and Indictment was FOUND against heaio
Mr. sprneerIn Mr. Mae yeaes 1s tact tSa
of the prosecutions might result In cnangn9
plbncan majority In the senate 10 a
rfty Was your attention called the same fact by any
Onef ..,- .-..
Mr. Bliss-I don't remember that my attention was
called to IL at all II enter into consideration
Mr. springer-was any suggestion made 70 me SIsn
Jury that 1t was a serious matter 10 indic' on'e
Mr Bss-One of the colored jurymen said 1t wouid DC
q serious matter c,x .o,.,,,o,oea
Mr. Mllliken inquired OF what Mr. Cook compMneas
when he was discharged from the Government servcs a.
Mr. Tliss puljed that confidence not malntalneu ~
him The truth was they could not traverse the Iact
was a great relief to him such reneI that nc "eh' on
and broke two bottles OF champagne.
The further examination Of the witness was postponen
until Tuesday week, and the committee adourheu unH
nd
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
TIE DISPUTED CHILD AGAIN IN COURE
JUSTICE LAWRENCE TO GIVE HIS DECISION TO
DAY.

JUSTICE LAWRENCE TO GIVE HIS DECISION To-
DAY
The courtroom of Justice Lawrence waa
crowded almost sufocatlon yesterday coure
was opened The proceedings establish the truth %
falsity of Mrs Siyar Downng's claim that she ID th
mother OF the boy called Carlos wilson and that his reaa
name is Jacques Downing were the canse OF tao
throDg. Mrs. Haunity the childs boarding house.
keeper at No. 1853 West Thrtyhrst-st, appeared pn
court carrying young Carlos The boy sat quietly ID
her arms and kept himself good natired with yorcud
attempts TO demolish stick OF candy. Mrs. Hannty
looked composed Mrs. Downing sat some little dls-
tance away At times into her eyes, and sha
cast constant anxious looks toward the baby She waa
accompanied by two female friends and her counsel.
August p, Wagner
MI Wagner proceeded promptly TO present his clenta
case Court He characterized the return made 70
the writ by Mrs. Hannity most remarkable one
Mrs Hannity professed to know the parents Of the
child and yet instead of stating their and thus
aorng evidence to settle the matter she had failed
do so. The return not made honestly ard In good
faith Downing had proved clearly that the child
Jnstiee Lawrence asked Mr. WAGNER why he started
out the presumption that the child Mrs Down
ng's; burden OF proof was upon her To compel
most outrageous practice ever promulgated In any
Mr. WAGNER then asked that the case might 30
William III secor in behalf OF Mrs Hannity, sustained
the honesty OF the he said he would like 20
present the affidavit OF Dr. Dana, who had attended
Carlos Wilson before Jacques Downing was Dorh ana
had identified the boy Carlos Mr. secor SAID that hd
had receipt from the undertaken showing that boy.
called John Berkeley had been buried In grave NO. 629ls
olared that there proof that John Berkey wae
ever buried in that or any other cemetery
Justice Lawrence left the child In the cnnrge OF nfr
sec0r and stated that be would his decisou
this morning, TO what action should be taken.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
PROPOSED RETALIATION.

WASHINGTON, March 21.-The House Com
mttee Commerce to-day considered the bill authorizing
the President prohibit by proclamation the importation
of articles of food drink when he is satisfied that the
same adulterated in injurious to health and
prohibit the importation of such articles he may deem
proper from any foreign country which exercises an ua-
just determination against American products 1t de
cded TO postpone voting the until next Tues
day. understanding that the committee
should report the House bill ubstantaly OF this
character. Instead however, OF limiting the operation
OF the Act by the year 1887 the committee Will recon-
mend that there be limit. subcommittee was in
strdcted to report next Tuesday on Representative
TOwnsnends Joint resolution authorizing the President
to invite the cooperation OF the Governments OF the
American nations In securing the establishment OF COM
merciSl league, TO be known the Customs Union OF
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
"TnDEN AND REFORM

TO fhe OF she
SIR A great deal is said in The Sun about
Samuel ]. Tilden being the ideal reformer. Reform
would If he nominated be the issue" viii The Sun
kindly inform us II Hubert o. Thompson, Commissioner
Of Public Works s not and has not always been T1dens
most faithful henchman II Edward Cooper whom The Sun
characterized the perfect fool the Mayors chair
held has not always been one OF Tflden's most
faithful and prominent supporters and If Judge Maurice
J. Power of Marine Court fame and Is not another
And could II had the time, dozens OF the mean
est political scalawags ever washed up by the
tides brought TO the surface by this same
Samuel J. Tilden. all of whom are shouting
him to-day and yet The sn has the assurance to go
on day after ay about reforms this samnel
Tden would bring about he were gwen the chance as
a President OF the United States. Reforms cannot be
brought about uness good tools used as aids and we
have had quite sufficient in the city OF New-fork OF tne
government Samuel ]. Tiden has supplied us with With
any further desire to give him the opportunity or re
peating the dose In larger magnitude No more ror US
thank you. DISGUISED DEMOCRAT.
Nee York, March II, 1884
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
UNREQ UITED FOR HIS LONG CHASE.

A battered young man, who said that he was
bisticker went to Police Headquarters yesterday 'er
noon leading a dirty spitz dog by strin 81 was
stickiu' a bin onto a bari Mottst," he said ~and
some boys this dorg onto me- I'm almost sure the
blasted beast bit me- He raised up one leg OF hs paste
covered trousers and exhibited Captain Hedden the
marzs OF the little animals teeth In the calf OF MS lett
leg
"why didn't you have the boys arrested !" captain
Hedden inquired
..Couldn't IL TUX me most an hour 10 catch the
dorg'
what do you want done with tho dogt"
mine ia" -, -,
Do you think II would save your life II we should XII
the dogf"
suppose IL might"
Go away" SAID Captain Hedden 81 won't nave any
thing TO do with such superstiti0us notions-'
The bilstcker became red In the race ana ".ht away
The dog led into the street, and crowd OF poJs
chased II out VI sight.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-22
ACALL FOR THURMAN IN OHIO.

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR: There is no diversity Of opinion in this
section as to who should the Democratic candidate for
the Presidency in the next campaign The politicians
may differ, but the people almost unanimous ana
among the latter Allen G. Thurman stands ike Saul
among the children of Israel head and shoulders above
the multitude He went into the United States Senate
when there were then but seven Democratic Senator'S
For twelve years be fought leader the Democratic
battle and did II faithfully and we'll No dared
approach him with thing that had even the smell OF
smoke Of dishonesty or fraud upon his garments lie is
known able, straightforward and honest man.
There is no stain the shadow OF stain over him.
Physically he IA strong but yet good for ten years
Mentally he has increased with advancing years. As
Republican trust that he will not be the nominee for the
Presidency by the Democracy for be assured that any
Democrat carry Ohio he will, and l want some
weaker man nominated ]. II, GEGER.
Columbus. Ohio March IL. 1854