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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-01-24
A Benevolent Bird.

There is one very odd case of benes
olence of one animal toward another
which shows that help is often needed
where least suspected.
Who would suppose that the elephant.,
with its great size and massive strength,
could. be in need of such aid as so ms g.
nificant creature as bird could give
it?
Against such large animals as lions,
tigers and rhinoceroses it can defend it
self, but against tiny insects, which it
might crush under its feet by the hun
dred, it has no protection except what
is given it by a little feathered friend.
With such thick skin as it has, one
might suppose that the elephant would
have no trouble from insects: but, in
truth, it is the very thickness of its h de
which makes the small insect dangerous.
Ticks, which are abundant in all
forests, work their way into the cracks
in the skin of the huge creature, and as
the skin is so thick they are enabled to
bury themselves so completely that they
can no. be scraped off when the smart
ing animal rubs against rocks or trees.
A differently constructed animal could
use its teeth or feet to remove the an
noyance; but for the elephant, there is
nothing but suffering and torture, I'M
less some kind friend lends helping
hand-or bill
And this kind friend is not lacking;
for no sooner are the little pests COM
fortably ensconced than a pair of small,
bright. yellow eyes searches them out,
and the next moment a pretty, orange
colored beak plucks them forth. The
owner of the eyes and beak is beauti-
FIJI, snow-white heron; small of body,
but large of heart; for it seems, in
Northern Africa at least, to have de-
voted its life to the benevolent work of
watching over its monstrous protege.
1t is novel and beautiful sight to
seq the dark-skinned giant of the
Jungle stalking ponderously along. with
as many as a score of these beautiful
birds perched upon his back and head,
busily working to free him from his lit
tie tormentors.a And full we'll the ele-
plant knows what he owes his bene-
factors. Not for anything would he
harm them. ugly-tempered as he often
is. Even where the sharp beak probes
deep into the sensitive flesh. the great
creature bears the pain patiently, SEEM
ing to know that it is necessary.-WiE
Woo imai. IN st. Nicholas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-01-24
a MOTRER-BOY.


He was always gentle ana thoughtful lad,
Inc only son that his parents had,
And though both coiessed him their pride
He was really and truly his mothers boy.
When he came from school, when he came
"a from play. ~sasss ~vs -
On! ever so many times day,
he would spring to her lap, and seldom miss
"A chance 10 give her LOVING kiss. I'D
She hurnored and petted the little lad; =. "A
A downright scolding he never had;
For him she planned. and for him she tofed,
And the wonder is that he was not spoiled.
The other boys, with their saucy filings
About his being - in apron strings,
We're rude and coarse, and would oft destroy
The peace OF mini OF this mother-boy.
The motherlove, like a cable strong.
Drew him away from the wicked throng, :
And made him cons ciOuS that near her side
Was the sweetest and safest p ace to abide.
The lad grew up so his mother could
Lean on him in her widowhcod;
Ana OH what comfort it was, and joy,
There were other mothers whose hopes were
wrecked
because of their children's harsh neglect:
Wbowere kept in a region forlorn and cold,
Becanse, forSooth. they were growing oldI
HUT she stfIl reig1ed in her home, and knew
Her children were faithful, fond and true;a
And her staff and solace, when near hfe's
span.
Is the mother-boy-now a gray-haired man.
-JosepitaIsc E0ldrd, in ". i. Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-01-24

come back to them" return to vcur
friends, and all will be forgiven" Mar
garet thought, with sardonic smile.
Indeed. Mrs. Pierce's letter expressed,
and almost said: .You have made such
mess of your affairs hitherto-you
have let such splendid chance GO by
you have delivered over such noble
bird in the hand into the clutches of q
little adventures whom 7ou ought to
have disdained-you have acted alto
gether so wildly and unreasonable
that the only. the least, thing you can
do is to return to me. and let me take
you in hand for the future''
1t was this spirit which Infatuated
Margaret. Laura's determined mainte-
nance of the proposition that Margaret
would gladly have married BidduIph if
he had given her the chance of doing
so maddened her, for she regarded him
with even more contempt than was nee
essary. One of the most irritating of
the small annoyances of this life con-
sists in having often to submit, with
terrible inward chafings, while ones
best friends and well-wishers make
mountains out of mole-hills, persist in
regarding this person or that circum-
stance as of paramount Importance,
and insisting that their victim thinks
with themselves. What girl of any in
telligence has not been at some time or
other of her life tormented by being
leased about some man who is SUI
premely Indifferent to her, inferior to
her. and with whose attentions she is
supposed to be agreeably fiattered?
Such. in an intensified degree, was
Margaret's case now. So far from in
ducing her to think of returning to
Laura, that lady's letter begot in Mar
garet's mind an obstinate determine
ton of another and an opposite nature.
Il will go to Beckbridge," she de-
cided. 81 aoiU tell Mrs. Lascelles all.
l will show Laura that / despise her
vulgar ideas, for l will take my own
place as mistress of my own house, and
Marion Percival shall be married from
there as if she were my own sister.
That is what will tell Laura when /
answer her letter"
This was all she had time to decide in
her own mind before going to Rupert
and giving up her morning to him. 1t
was not until afternoon that she was
free.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-01-24

Mr.. Smalley could not refer-because =
began after the magazine requirements
of time required his article to be written:
ANY calculation on "the outlook "
which leaves this issue out OF the ac-
count is based on lapsed data. It Is an
issue which overmasters or postponeS
lesser ones. 1t significantly has the
equal support of embarrassed capital
and intelligent labor both. INCREASES
the number 6 doubtful States'-of
those doubtful to the Republican party.
and makes Iowa, Michigan. Wisconsin
and Illinois Fighting ground" for them,
instead of '.sure territory" Mr.. Small
ey proposes platform for both parties
the Kind man that he is. He wants
the Democrats to be on the mega
tive and reactionary side of everything
and the Republicans to be on the affirm
alive. Each party will accommodate
him, when the sky rains larks. His
youthfulness prevents him from realiz-
ing that on tariff matters and on foreign
relations the Democracy is historically
the aggressive Sarty, and that the sub
sidence OF sectional issues has revived
the habit of the affirmative on questions
equally affecting the whole country.
When he ponders this fact he will recasr
his horoscope.
The 44rgus is not making any ''out-
look" article itself. 1t is merely con-
sidering those made by its opponents.
Political prophecy is not the habit OF
this paper. It believes in work rather
than in predictions for its convictions;
but we have Alright to insist that our
Republican friends shall neither make
nor amend their facts as they go along,
and that they shall at least take into con-
sideration the latest shaping force in the
politics of the country.--Albany Argns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-01-24
"A wide-awake cat in New York ha.

" -ttfF IsAO COT ANCW LUX
made newspaper building its home for
SO long that it has become infused with
the thorough knowledge possessed by tho
editors of that paper, and now when
the feline wishes to Journey from the
top to the bottom or the bottom to the
top of the building, instead of resorting
to the oid-time tactics-viz.. using tina
stairs-she very properly takes the ele-
vasor as a mode of conveyance. She
always news when she wishes to belet'
out, and never makes m stake as to
where she wants to go. The educated
vator is r,lnning.-N. i. Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1884-01-24

A soap mine has been discovered
In. California. ~.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15

The Eclipse club defeated the Circle nine yes
terday ii to 0.
Dan O'Leary has become manager of the
Evansville club. Bingo bango there
And now there is a rumor that the Metropol
tan and Brooklyn clubs will consolidate next
year.
Manager Watkins had better either lay him
self off, or ''reorganize" himself at once. Three
errors IN one game is bad record.
It is said that pitcher Mullane has agreed to
play with five different clubs next year. Tony
seems to be promising young man.
Manager Barnie was called out on strikes by
Valentine, yesterday and kicked vigorously in
consequence. Il know well, he said, that l
can't hit the ball, but l would like to have a
chance to try
The coming champions, the Metropolitans,
dude Esterbrook and ALL will play here to-day
and Wednesday, at the Seventh-street grounds.
The batteries this afternoon will probably be
Mckeon and Keenan,, and Lynch and Reip-
schager. The Virginias will be here on Thursday
and Saturday, and the Alleghenies on Sunday
Jack Hatfield, the pool-seller and book maker
at Roche's rooms, in St Louis, was a famous
base ball player few years ago, He was left
fielder of the Mutual club, and the champion
thrower as well as the crack batter. A friend
got him out on the St Louis base ball grounds,
recently, to see if the baseball virtue had left
his stalwart frame 1t was found, much to Hat
fields sorrow, that he could neither throw, bat,
nor catch, and he went back to his pool-room
with a shade of gloom over his manly features.
Commercial Gazette: The arbitration com
mittee should take positive measures this fall
against drunkenness and disgraceful conduct in
ball players There are we are glad to say,
but very few players now engaged who would be
concerned by such legislation. Gardner, late of
the Baltimores, whom the Unions afterward
took up and expelled; Lewis, of the St Louis
club one or two members of the Indianapolis
club and very few others would complete the
list, These men frequently go before the public,
through the newspapers, in disgraceful broils
and do more to injure base ball than they can
benefit it by years of good playing The time
tion to permanently retire all drunkards and de-
bauchers to the shelf occupied by convicted dis
honest professionals. 1t should be done this
winter.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
Hotel Arrivals.

c. Minor, Rochester; ]. J. Campbell, Loogootee
H N. Clifford, Terre Haute; F. H. Young Mus.
kegon, Mich. John W. Coons, Chicago; w. j.
Whitman, Battle Creek, Mich; F. L. McGrath,
Mattoon; Ira Reeves, Carmi. H.; VIM. Korb,
Baltimore.
Bates House: Charles 0. Hazeltine G. F.
Critchlow, c. S. Cottingham, ]. II. Achey, E. r.
Anderson and John Sullivan, Kokomo; Charles
Joseph, Jetfersonville; J. E. May and George E.
Tykfe. Anderson; D. NJ Leonard, J. W. We'll
Aon, r. McElheny and w. w, Todd, Detroit P.
il. CLARK and O.. e. Lemon, Richmond: James
Wallace Springfield, Mass; George w Perry,
Boston; G Z. G. Breed, Dayton; Ed. Hasson,
Walter Hughes, F. w Kreis, Albert w Isaacs
and wife, Cincinnati; Howard B. Hills, A. e.
Gordon, Ernest Adler, John M. Weeks, New
York; William Egelhoff, Louisville
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
AN EXHIBITION OF POOR PLAYING.
The Baltimore and Indianapolis Clubs Play
a Tie Game in Eight Innings.

The Indianapolis and Baltimore ball clubs
played an exhibition game at the Bruce grounds
yesterday, and the exhibition was rather poor
one. Both clubs played in spiritless manner,
the feature of the game being Caseys batting
and fielding, he making two three-base hits and
six fy-catches. Manager Barnie and Manager
Watkins both played, and very badly at that,
while an ambitious young man named McVey,
who is thought to have come from Rushville,
played right field for the home club. He muffed
one easy fly, and male circus catch" of anoth-
er that brought down the grand stand Only
eight innings were played. Following is
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
BASSE7T & co.
PERSONAL MENTION.

Carl Schurz is registered at the Bates House.
S. q. Dana Of Chicago, is in the city, stopping
at the Bates House.
Colonel Isaac P. Gray, the Democratic candi-
date for Governor, is in the city, stopping at the
Grand Hotel
William NJ Meredith formerly of Indianapo
lis, now superintendent Of the Western Bank
Note and Engraving Company, of Chicago, was
in the city yesterday visiting his mother, Mrs
Samuel G. Meredith, who is quite seriously i'll
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15

enterprise so successfully carried on thus far
may in the future, as in the past, never want for
friends, and may its usefulness and benefcent
influences increase as the years go by, until the
fondest anticipations of its founders and sup
porters shall be more than realized
After the address of Mayor McMaster a short
speech was delivered in German by Prof Emmer
ich, in which he spoke of the history of the Ger
man Orphan Society during the seventeen years
that it has been in existence. He dwelt happily
upon the virtues of charity, the good that there
is in the impulses and motives of charity and in
its fruits. How despisable, he said is the man
who carries stone where he should have
heart, and who is so conscienceless and mercen-
ary that he never gives anything with
out first calculating whether or not
it is likely to be to his benefit in any way There
are many people, however, who have good
hearts, but never think of what good they might
do. 70 appreciate the condition and the
wretched feelings of the unfortunates one must
look into their lives, and imagine themselves in
like circumstances. In his concluding remarks
he asked a continuance of the generous charity
by which the Orphans Home had been support
ed, for doubtless there might be some in his
audience whose children would be left as help
less as the orphans in the home.
The formal exercises closed with the presenta-
tion of handsome gold headed cane to Fred
Won Seggern, a member of the Cincin-
natl police force, who has done
much for the society in raising charitable
contributions. The presentation speech was
made by w. F. A. Bernhamer in few very ap-
propriate words in behalf of the society, express
ing their appreciation Of Mr.. Won Seggern's valu-
able aid, and handed him the cane as test
monial. Mr. Won Seggern responded briefly
thanking the society. He had been engaged in
charitable work for the German Orphan Socie
ties for twenty three years, and during the sew
enteen years of the existence of the indianapolis
society he had given it all the aid in his power
which he would continue to do for seventeen
years longer, if he lived.
THE HOMES FINANCIAL CONDITION.
Mr.: Henry w. Hartman, financial secretary
made the following report of the homes fnan
cial condition:
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
At the Theaters.

George h. Adams's Pantomimc and Miniature
Circus" Company will begin a three nights en-
gagement at Englsh's, to night, with number
Of new attractions and this will be the formal
opening Of this house. At the Grand. Hearne's
sHearts sf Oak, a popular play, will be the at
fraction for the first part Of the week, and John
4. Raymond in For Congress- and Col. Sellers
the latter part, while the Zoo will have selected
specially company all week
Preparatory to the opening tonight English's
Operahouse has been repapered. repainted and
recarpeted and now presents much hand
solner appearance than ever before.
AT English's, next week, the attraction will be
the funny burlesque on Fedora called ''Well.
fed Dora, with George K. Fortesque in the
leading role, and selected company.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
Fifty-Seventh Indiana,

The fifth annual reunion of the Fifty seventh
Regiment, Indiana Volunteers will be held at
Middletown, Henry county, Ind, Oct. s
and 8. This reunion promises to be of greater
interest than ever, as extra efforts are being
made to have a large attendance. The brave
OLD color bearer, Robert b. Huchean, living at
Commerce Mo-, will attend
R. WIsEHEART, Sec, Middletown, Ind
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
Ranninn at .PranLfnrt. Ind.

The committee suggests that comrades and
others attending the reunion, Sept IL, take the
Airline trains leaving indianapolis at II NJ and
5 P. NJ, as they land you at the camp and save
you from changing cars Rate, $195 for round
trip. Tickets good to return until Sept 20.
CoMRADE RORT EMMETT
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
Rev. II. 8. Rowlands.

Rev. H. o. Rowlands. of Elgin, H.. preached
at the First Baptist Church, yesterday, both in
the morning and evening. Both sermons were
OF more than ordinary interest, and he made
good impression on his hearers. The theme Of
tne discourse last evening was The Burdens Of
many of the wellknowD characters in ecclesi.
astical history, and dwelt upon the lessons Of
their examples. 4
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15

Earned Runs-Indianapolis, 2; Baltimore, A.
Twobase Hit-Barr.
Three-base Hts-Casey ~, Stearns, Clinton Peltz
Left on Bases-Indianapois, 3; Baltimore, 6.
Struck Out-By Barr, 8; by Burns, /.
Bases on Balls-By Burns, /.
Hit by Ball-Burns l.
Passed BaIs-Barne 6, Tray A.
Wild Pitches-Barr, l; Burns l.
Time of Game-2:30.
Umpire-Valentine.
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
Horsford's Acid Phosphate
FOE WAKEFuLNEss

DR. VIM. P. Clothier, Buffalo. N. ". saws: ~
prescribed it for & Catholic priest. who was
hard student. for wakefulness, extreme nervous
ness etc. He reports great benefit
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15

CAMPAIGN Shirts, newest styles Lowest
rates for clubs. Parker, IA E. Washington ST
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
THE LOCAL CAMPAIGN.
The German Republicans Some Experience
with Free Trade.

The meeting of German Republicans at Mo
zart Hall on Saturday night was thorough sue
cess in every particular. Three hundred or
more persons were in attendance and listened to
a splendid address by Judge Lewis Gottschaik
of ST. Louis. Judge Gottschalk is an eloquent
and forcible speaker, who is capable OF enter
tanning an audience of any nationality on
almost any subject he may choose
to discuss, and he was at his best
on this occasion. He devoted his address chiefly
to the temperance question and clearly demon
strated to his hearers that the temperance ones
tion is not an issue of the campaign, and that
Mr.. Blaine is in no wise identified with any
movement or body antagonistic to the interests
of the most liberal He reviewed the record of
Carl Schurz in a manner that would have caused
that gentleman to blush had he been present
and also dwelt at some length upon the tariff
question. The German Republicans are well
organized and will work to good purpose during
the campaign.
TWO PREFERABLE EXPERIENCES
A. Pinover, of the firm of A. Pinoyer e. Co.,
manufacturing jewelers., New York city, was
here on Saturday. and in conversation with the
reporter said: II nave just returned from Eu-
rope and although, contrary to the custom Of
this country, took no poll of any trains in nv
travels, / came to the conclusion that Europe Is
unanimously for Cleveland. l conversed with
many persons in France, Germany and England,
and found Blaine utterly friendless All the
newspapers, particularly the English press, are
for Cleveland Whyl For the reason that they
think his election will be the entering wedge for
free trade. Their love for Cleveland is not
mere sentiment tits based on the substantial
foundation of self-interest They want to sell
us goods It isn't the European conscience that
is aroused but the European pocket book !"
rFm an Englishman by birth, said Joseph
Solomon to the journal reporter, on Saturday.
II was b2rn in London, but believe have be-
come Thoroughly Americanzed and have abb
you little story Along Ave or six years be-
fore 1860, lived in Philadelphia. was a cigar.
maker by trade. l was a good workman aud
The Indianapolis journal., 1884-09-15
Games EIswhere.
Base BAN Notes.

Base Hlts-louisviIIe. Il; Virginia, 5.
Errors Louisville, 4; Virginia. 4.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-13

Heidelberg Castle, the most magnIhc'l'
and picturesque medieval ruin in hqrVF'
is in danger Of destruction. A railways
been carried under it, through the Olasn5
of which has shattered many parts SlD
the laundering trains do further danl Y
A society called the SchlosSvereln %
been organized to raise funds for its Pf', :.
walton, and an appeal is made for 49, !
ance. Annual subscriptions as low
three marks (seventy-fve cents) are ''D
for, and the New York banking n0u% !.
Knauth. Nuchod & Kuhne is autnOp,
to receive contributions from AneIr',
who may be willing to help to Pfs'a N
grand structure which is one Of 'D'
delights of tourists in Europe.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1884-12-13

months loug, and contain a hist.
country or biography of a tanil. "a
allits minutest details. There is No =. va
at all upon the stage, and on if tb ,s.l!
little distinction preserved between ss.'
musicians and visitors. The actors w.
the theatre, are part and parcel Of tbs
tablishment, and form distinct cast.
whom are denied, in the old country. O.,
tain privileges which are the rigbtof 49,.
other citizen.
The Chinese possess very little inagio.
alton or ideality, and. the absence Of Al.
quality is particularly observable in tbs,
works of art and literature. Realism
their all and all in life, and hence thew j.
not political people. They are practical
and matter-of-faet, and enter into the trv.
ialities of life with all the zest of disiingan.
ious youth. In their sports they are iov.
GUS and hearty, and in their holiday
pleasures they are overlooking with good
nature and friendly sympathy.
It is matter of fact that the mission.
aries in China have not been successful
establishing the Christian code Of morality
nor have they in any manner been able to
overthrow Confueianism, Buddhism
ancestor worship, and it is a matter no
doubt to be regretted, since the Chinamen
notwithstanding their peculiar civilization
are in many respects nothing but barbariaH
The missionaries look back with regret
and despairing hearts upon the barren
waste which refuses to bear fruit under
their labor. The zeal and self sacrifice
of these men is commendable, but 50 far
as converting the Chinese to Christianity
they have had no more effect than fthg
had never been born. Christianity on|
Chinese soil, is plant of foreign growth
unsuited to its surroundings. Ii itNa
thrive there, it must be introduced unaa
far different conditions.