davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01
IDEAL REFORM.
The Real Meaning of Honest Civil-Service
Reform.

The Real Meaning of Honest Civil-Service
Reform.
Mr.. Everett P. Wheeler, of New
York, Chairman of the Executive Com
mittee of the Civil-Service Association,
has written letter in reply to the one
of Mr.. Lynde Harrison, Chairman of
the Republican State Committee of
Connecticut.
He believes t'the removal of or fail
ure to reappoint competent Republican
officers by the President has not in
jured the cause of Civil-Service reform,
because one of Mr.. Cleveland's duties
was to redress the wrong that had
been done to one-half the people of this
country by their uniform exclusion
from holding office under the Federal
Government, Mr.. Wheeler, in this
statement, shows himself to be a man
of large common sense, as we'll as an
honest Civil-Service reformer, the last,
unfortunately for the good cause, not
always being the first also.
There are class of Civil-Service re-
formers who contend that in reforming
the civil service no attention should be
paid to the fact that for twenty-four
years all the offices, with trifling excep-
tons, have been held by Republicans,
fact which more than any other de-
termined the necessity of genuine re-
form. For the last generation one-half
the people have been excluded from Of
flee for no reason other than they were
Democrats Because they were Demo-
Gratis they have been branded all these
years as unworthy to hold offices of
trust and honor under their own Gov
eminent.
There could not have been more
deadly assault upon fair and honest
civil service than this, and yet there
are lot of fantastical reformers who
would have had President Cleveland ac-
cept the civil service precisely as he
found it, and so carry it on that, there
after as heretofore, Democrats should
be barred out. There could have been
no exception save in case of death, the
same theory which forbade the removal
of Republicans compelling their reap
pointment if competent. The President
did not feel disposed to allow all his
party friends to wait for dead men s
shoes, but proceeded to redress the
wrong done them, but in so moderate
y manner as to surprise his opponents
and annoy some of his friends.
After the civil service is reformed it
will be no difficult matter to keep it so.
Blu. there could be no reform in it so
long as Democrats were practically ex-
cluded from office. - Washington Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01
SHEEP FOR THE MARKET.

Proper Preparation of Mutton - =
source of Income.
In preparing sheep for market, says
an English paper. the object should be
to have them look to the very best adj
vantage, and any extra work incurred
in this not only pays but affords an ope
portunity for displaying skill and taste
in sheep management. The more equaH
in size, type, color and age a lot Of
sheep are the better they will sell. OF
course the sheep can not be made-the
aim is to make the most of them. In
the case OF fat sheep the best of the lot
are frequently picked out week by
week, and sold as they are ready. But
take the case of large lot to be
cleared out at once. Having brought
the sheep together into large pen or
yard, commence by catching out the
worst ones. 1t can then be seen If
what remains are fit to go on or not.
If they still appear unequal it is often
better to divide them again. making a
top lot, a second and third. There
are buyers for all the classes.
so that each lot will sell for
what it is worth, and the average
price obtained in this way will gener-
ally be better than if the whole had
been sold in one lot. After the lots are
arranged, any superfluous wool on the
head or legs is cut off to give the sheep
a more uniform character. Formerly
ewes and wethers were sent to market
with the wool in its natural state OF
growth. but now almost all of them
a.e trimmed or dressed with the shears
the same as show sheep. The wool on
their backs is cut level. and their sides
are nicely rounded, SO as to give them
a trim appearance. This does not, of
course, benefit sheep that are to be-
kept on for further feeding or for
breeding purposes. Clipping the ends
of the wool on the back. making it
stand erect, is not what nature intend
ed. for naturally the long ends hang
over and carry the ram off the sleeps
back, whereas by clipping the back
wool short the rain goes straight to the
skin. Whatever pecuniary advantage
it may bring to the seller is certainly
at the buyers expense, except, OF
course, when the sheep are sold for
Strengthening. and even in the latter
case there is a damaged fleece. En-
change.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01
THE UNION Halter.

The Man Who Is Not Wanted to Raise the
Flag of SectionaIism.
Judging from recent expressions, it is
! quite evident that the bloody Shirt
issue was placed in the Ohio Republican
platform at the instance of Senator
John Sherman. The Senator is
candidate for reelection, and his inter-
ests are regarded as paramount in the
Ohio issue. just after the holding of
the convention General Grant gave
utterance to those noble sentiments in
his interview with General Buckner
which have made such deep impress
sion upon the country, and have made
General Grants name to be revered and
honored at the South as well as at the
North. One of the chief glories that
clustered about the obsequies of the la
mented hero was the fact that two of
the most distinguished Generals who
represented the vanquished were among
the bearers at his funeral. johnson
and Buckner did not play an isolated
part. They were not exceptional char
acters. They were the Representatives
OF States numbering several millions of
people. They were not only conquered
by Grants sword, for the greatest con-
quest was made by Grants magnanimi-
ty. And that is what made the victory
complete.
The circumstance at once directed
attention to the Ohio Republican plat
form, and all patriotic people looked
upon the raising of the sectional issue
as most unfortunate. But not so Sem
ator John Sherman. He wants the
strife between the North and the South
to continue and rankle until it brings
forth more bitter fruit. And that very
fact demonstrates of itself that John
Sherman is not fit man to represent
State in the Senate of the Nation. Men
are not wanted there who are constant
ly disposed to raise the flag of section
| alism. Sherman approves of the Ohio
platform. and takes every opportunity
in his speeches to keep alive that Bit
ter sectional feeling which can only be
| looked upon as the last resort of a
thorough-going demagogue.
Mr.. Sherman has had his eye on the
Presidency for years. In 1880 he had
the delegation from his own State, but
| Garfield carried off the prize. In 1884
| the wires were cunningly laid for Blaine
in spite of him. 1t is said that Blaine's
defeat caused few tears to trickle down
his cheeks. Now heis on the war path
for the continuance of his political life.
If he succeeds himself to the Senate, he
will loom up as a probable candidate in
1888. If he fails now his political sun
will 60 down probably to rise no more.
1t does not look as though the dying
embers of sectionalism could ever be
famed again into life by any set of
demagogues. Let the leaders of the
crusade be frowned down by all patri-
otto people, and let our country be in
reality what it is in name, the United
States!-Aibany argus.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01
THEY WON'T TRY.
Mississippi Republicans Resolving Not to
Elect d Ticket.

Elect Ticket.
The Mississippi Republican Commit
tee have held a meeting and formally
resolved that, as they can't elect a
ticket in that State, they won't try.
''Organized opposition to the Demo-
cratic party in this State is useless. :"
they say, because of the impossibility
of securing at the polls an honest cleo
tom.
And yet the Republican leaders claim
that there are more Republicans in
Mississippi than Democrats. There are
$4,000 colored people and $4,000
whites-a majority of III, 900 blacks
and it is asserted that all the blacks are
Republicans. If this be true, then,
either the blacks do not care about
voting or the State presents the puz-
zling and insoluble problem OF a large
ma ority which can not, or will not, as
sert its rights.
If, in mississippi and South Caro-
lina,. where the negroes are in a
majority, and in several other
Southern States where the negroes
largely preponderate in districts,
the white minority rules through SUI
perior address and intelligence-what
is the remedy? Senator Sherman, of
Ohio, says the Republicans must be re-
called to power at Washington to pro-
tect the colored maiorities In the exer-
else of their rights with the Federal
power. But if the Republicans could
not or did not do this when they were
in power, of what use would it be to
recall them? Does Senator Sherman
expect that the people of the Northern
States will, in addition to the duty of
maintaining their own rights, volun-
tarily assume the perpetual task of pro-
tecting the rights of the negro MAORI
ties in the South who will not protect
themselves? The Republicans were in
power in every Southern State, at one
time, and had Republican Admins
tration at Washington behind them
and yet they lost their hold and fell to
the ground. Would they do any bet
ter on second or third trial? Besides,
negro rule in the South was an era of
perpetual disorder, strife and official
corruption--and would it be reasonable
to ask the people of the North to exert
their great power to restore such a
state of things?-St. Louis Repub-
LicIn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01

stealing, cut off extrayagant expendi-
lures and instituted business methods.
Then, under the heading of ''What
has been DONE during the six months
existence of the Administration, he cpl
tomizes as follows:
1t has resisted all pressure for the appoint.
ment to responsible positions of men believed
to represent great land or railroad corpora
tions.
1t has saved many hundreds OF thousands of
dollars to the Government in the matter OF
contracts for the coming year.
1t has saved more than 500 900 in the con-
tract for Indian supplies for the present fiscal
year. as compared with the last year S expenf1r
lures.
1t has adopted the policy of strict adherence
and construction regards Indian treaties,
and proposes to hold the Indians to their con-
tracts
1t has banished or begun to Danish all in.
terlopers from the Indian reservations and in
the execution of this policy will make no dis.
and the herders of hundreds of thousands OF
cattle.
1t has restored, and is restoring millions OF
acres of public lands that are now covered BY
fraudulent entries or distorted claims.
1t has proclaimed the public lands the heri-
tage of the people, and ordered the removal of
the fences that enclose millions of acres of the
monopoles, cutting the settlers off from the
courses, ponds and best cattle pasturage.
Here is only partial record. 1t is
only the beginning of the service which
a Democratic Administration hopes to
give to the people during its existence.
-Erch1711e
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01
SERVlA'S QUEEN.
A Witty and Religious Woman With En-
glish Notions.

A Witty and Religious Woman With En-.
gl,sh Notions.
Through her paternal grandmother,
Nine Balsa, the Queen of Servia is de-
scended from one of the most remark.
able families IN Europe. Historical re-
search has proved beyond doubt that
the Roumanian Balsas are direct de-
scendants of the Servian Balsas. who
were in the fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries ruling Princes of Montenegro
and North Albania. The Servian Bal
sas were a branch of the Provencaf
family of Les Baulx. of which several
members accompanied Charles /. Of
Aniou to the conquest of Naples, and
established themselves there under the
name of Balza, whilst some Of their nu-
merous representatives crossed the
Adriatic to Servia, where at that time
Helene de Courtney was the Queen.
The Provencal Baulx were pre-emi-
nently distinguished for love of poetry.
Some were themselves poets. and many
a troubadour has sung of the
wit and beauty of their women
and of the generosity and valor
of their men. Adelais de Baulx
was sung by the famous troubadour
Pierre Vidal. and Laurette and Pha-
nette de Baulx inspired some of the
most beautiful of the troubadour lays.
Petrarch's Laura was herself descend.
ant ON one side at. least of the
Provencal Les Baulx. The picturesque
ruins of the old Castle lie Baulx are
still to be seen in the neighborhood of
Aries.
Queen Natalie of Servia has inherit
ed. with the traditional beauty of the
Les Baulx women, their wit and their.
religious fervor. Her Majesty has had
the good fortune to be educated by an
English lady, and. as consequence.
speaks English fuently, and has im-
bibed what some people call English
notions''-viz.: she is indefatigable in
all sorts of charitable works, educates
orphans, helps poor women. supports
schools and encourages National liter
AZURE and industry. In fact, almost.
all charitable institutions of Servia are
under her special protection. But
even in recreation she evinces her En-
glish taste, having passion for garden
parties, including croquet and lawn
Tennis Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01

The last words of General Grant
were request for water. The man
who had gathered all the honors of the
earth asked, in his extreme need, for
that which it was the easiest to give.
As the rich and the poor, the glorious
and obscure, journey toward the level.
ing place Of death, they travel for q
time in close eompany.-Chscago Cur
rent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01

I'm Cape Colony, South Africa.
there are now 125 postal savings
banks, which have total of n. 461 de-.
positors. with balances due them OF
1894, 100. The system has been in
operation there only eighteen montAS..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01

required. A wooden vat will retain
heat much longer than an iron kettle,
while it's cost will be much less. :.
Chicago Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-01

vain for help, or carried to . friendly
shanty as he had carried Johnny when
the accident which made him cripple
occurred.
'.They say it never rains but it pours, :"
she said to herself. ''Can it be possible
that to all our other troubles is to be
added an injury to John?"
She could not bear to think of it, and
put the thought from her. and tried to
keep from dwelling on it by talking to
Johnny as he lay in his cot watching
her pack the boxes and trunks with
clothing and the various knick-knacks
about the house.
Then a more hopeful thought came.
''May be father had heard of place
that he can get and has gone to look at
il" she said to Johnny. and the thought
gave her fresh courage. But as the day
passed and night settled down upon the
scene and still he did not come, hope
turned to fear, and she grew sick at
heart
She attended to the outdoor chores
when she saw it getting late; fed the
pigs and the chickens and MIXED the
cows, and then went in the gathering
darkness and noted the rise in the slow
creeping flood, and estimated that in
two days more it would enter the cot
tage.
Then she returned to the house, lighted
a lamp and sat down by the cot of her
crippled child, too utterly exhausted
and broken in spirit to talk.
The boy seemed to understand. for
he said nothing; did not cry nor moan,
but lay with his large eyes fixed upon
his mothers face with look of Won
dering, helpless resignation. as if he
saw the approach of the horrid monster
of his dreams, but felt that now no cries
for help could avail anything, until, I'M
able longer to control herself, Martha
Parsons sank upon her knees and
buried her face in her handkerchief and
sobbed aloud:
.'My God, my God, why hast Thou
forSa ken me2,,
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13

Don't forget the Baby Show. at Bis.
marck Fair, Sept. 9TH to 18th.
fyou want your feather beds rem
waited and made ~ gOo'l a. new, leave
your orders at the mattress factory.
Don't forget the elegant priv
ing Horse that will be given away ai
the bismarck Fair, Sept. 9Th 10 18th.
Organs and Planes for sale at &.
MelbeTt's.
80 tons OF old rags aud carpet want
ed at the mattress factory.
Save your old rags and carpets and
bring them to the mattress fitstory.
DR.. Collins makes speciality Of OF
flee treatment for chronic disrases.
His office is in the OPEN House Bla,-k
frUnt rooms uI~iairs.
Dry wood wanted al the Mattress
Factory.
Save your rags aud take them tn the
Mattress Factory.
SOlberg, the tailor, II selling very
cheap-lower than any other house
II you want the best and cheapest
suit in town call on him.
viii you suffer with Dyspepsia al
Liver Complaint ShilOh's NilHlizeT
is guaranteed Ia cure you. For sale by
Oscar SeitZ.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13

Cows fed on Whites prepared f1od
will give more milk than any other,
For hogs and fowls Whites prr-
pared food II the best,
WANTED-A competent girl 20 do
general hUusewOrk. Enquire 81 Mn
a. L. Dodge. chr. Ninth street and
Iron avenue.
DR.. Johnson's Eureka Hog cure
will prevent your hogs from getting
sick, will cure them II already sick.
Il has saved every herd 20 which II
has been given. Has cured hundreds
Of hogs here Al home. Buy and feed
1t. Take no other. Made In Salifa.
Depot for all ihe best brands Of
-four, alsO onrn, oats. rye, brand,
shorts aud all kinds Of chop feed. De-
pot for the celebrated Rising sun
yeast. Goods delivered FREE 20 ali
para Of the city twice = day. II
Whites Saline Feed Mills on Iron Az
ehue, 3 doors east Of P. o.
For Sale-a good residence prupsriy
2 blocks frons p. o on Seventh street,
IRaule q .o1l -. r. Pp'ies
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13

Moving mschine in good repair also
\ tsoiler and engine-all for sale eheaI
At the Salina Foundry. 29-2w
SOlberg. the tailor, has just received
lot Of fall patterns, which are very
elegant indeed 60 and see them.
Who will be the fortunate gupsser
At Bismarck. sept eth tol2th.
All who are fond Of celery can get
Kalamazoo celery at McVi,ar's gro
Gerry store every saturday. Nv.
The champion Fuesser will scoop In
the driving horse at the Bismarck
Fair. Sept. eth TO 18th.
Remember the picnic Of the Pres
byterian Sabbath School. at Oakdale
Park on Friday, Aug. Il.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13
BISMARCK EAR.

The Bismarck FaiE managers have
purchased q beautiful and well bred
driving horse, which they propose to
give away TO the patrons Of the Fair.
Every person who buys full fare tick
ct Of admission to the Fair will lie al
lowed to guess on the weight Of the
horse. A record Of every guess will
be kept aud will be open TO the inspee-
ton Of all guessers when the record is
sed,-Sept. l2th, at , p. IA. The
horse will then he weighed on the city
scales. and the party who guesses the
nearest TO the weight will be required
to pay Sl.OO on receipt Of the horse.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13

Considerable CONSERVATION has been
created by the discovery that the lee
Is infested with worms. Worms
reputed TO have come freshly OFF the
ice-have been exhibited 10y several
gentlemen, and these discoveries no
doubt have worked an infinite amount
Of damage 10 the dealers, who suffer
by a consequent loss Of patronage. In
connection with the discovery Of
worms, come rumors that physicians
have pronounced them triehina, and
hence people become all the more
Mortified. Thoughts Of the tenants Of
dead carcasses floating la the stream
finally being eongealed and served up
unawares In iced teas and various
other hot weather luxuries. rush
through ones brain, aud do not
induce him to cheerfully take his
accustomed Ice ration, be the weather
ever 30 hot. We hope this may prove
nothing serious, and that the layer OF
Ice containing the worms has been
safely passed.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13
Saline Couny's Honors To The Dead
Commander.

Saline County's Honors To The Deaf
Commander.
The Memorial Services held at the
Park last Saturday were so well and
agreeably conducted as TO merit the
many compliments given them. The
attendance WIS lArge-being estimated
at about 5000 people. The day wa
quite warm but the heat did not cause
any great amount Of discomfort. By
noon large numbers had arrived in
town from the various townships
Business was generally suspended
after the noon hour, and the streets
presented quite holiday appearance
Soon after 9 O'Clock, at a signal re
ceived by telegraph, the bell on the
city hall commenced tOlling, and the
other bells Of the city presently Joined
On q mOurnful chorus. This was in
recognition Of the fact that the great
funeral procession In New York was
moving from the City Hall, New York,
At one O'Clock our home procession
had formed. There were three bands:
The Cadet, GerInania and Gypsum
Greek. The Drum eorps was AlsO In
the procession. There was also ia
the column a few members Of Co. 3,
X. Is. Ct. the Masonic Order, Aske-
on Commandery, Knights Of Labor,
the Odd Fellows, Sinai Eneampnent,
knights Of Pythias. the Fire COnpa-
ny, Sons Of Veterans, the WOInan's
Relief Corps, the Salina, BrOnkVille,
Bridge, and Bridgeport Posts. a. we'll
~ n few members Of the Bald Hill
Post, and large number Of carriages.
The column moved west on Ash street
a. Eighth, south on Eighth 90 Iron
avenue, thence east TO Park. Capt
H. ID. Baker Was marshal, assisted by
Messrs. Robt. MARYLAND and w. w.
BaItlstt. Ia the center Of the shade
n handsomely draped stand had been
erected. Capt. MOhler, Commander
Of the Salina Poet. was the master Of
ceremonies. A choir, consisting Of
Messrs. E. H. Gibbs, F. II. whitman,
X A. LOvitt and T. L. Bond, with
Miss Katie Eberhardt NJ the organ.
rendered some fine selections. The
impressive ritual Of the Grand Army
Was conforn.ed TO in the opening and
closing exercises. Rev. w. A. SIM
kins made the opening prayer, Rev.
Mr.. Gotwald read the scFiptual &C.
lection. The first euiOgy Was pro-
nOunced by Rev. ID. ID. Campbell. II
was well wOfded, gracefully delivered.
and an eloquent tribute IN the de-
CEASED commander. The eulogy by
Col. ]. q. Splvey was one OF the best
OF his eloquent addresses The Col.
wore the gny during the war, and
many were curious TO know just what
his remarks would be. But his trib-
ute TO the great dead was rs full OF
glowing eulogium - the speech Of the
preceding speaker. The beneiiction
Was pronounced by Rev. Peter Wa
ger. The services were intensely in
teresting throughout and many were
visibly affected by the addresses,
music, and the ritualistie programme.
It was certain that affection for the
deceased commander reigned In sll
breasts, and that people Of all parties
and beliefs were earnestly apprecis-
tive Of the great things done by Grant
for his country.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13
Important

When you visit or leave New York
city, save baggage ExPre-sagr and
hrTiagr Hire aud stop at the GRAND
'Iinn llntrl, opposite Grand Central
cIHi. El'1sHnt r'Enis fitted up at q
titui one million dollars, reduced Ia
i.to and upwards per day, European
plan Elevator Restaurant sup
plied with the hest hiurse carr
Stages and rl,.yHlel railFuad Ia all ,l,
tpOt-. Families can live britrr tor les>
money at the Grand Unisn Hotel
than NJ any other tint cla-- hotel 10
the city. 49lyT.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1885-08-13

Monday night the hardest storm of
the season prevailed ia the eastern
part Cf the state, and great damage
was done TO buildings. crops, &c.
All night long our eastern horizon
was ali ablaze with electricity, but
the storm did not come near. Very
early Tuesday morning, those who
saw it say q very black cloud passed
over Us, surcharged with electricity,
and from which the forked lightning
blazed 10 all directions. There were
two or three very loud clsps of thun-
der.