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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09
There are sixteen species of trees in

There are sixteen species of trees in
America whose perfectly dry wood will
sink in water. The heaviest of these
is the black ironwood (condalia ferrea),
of Southern Florida which is more than
80 per cent heavier than water. Of the
others, the best known are the lignum
vitae (gualacum sanetum), and man.
grove (chizphora mangle). Another
is small oak (quercus grIsea), found
in the mountains of Texas, Southern
New Mexico, and Arizona, and west
ward to the Colorado desert, at an ele-
Walton of five thousand to ten Thousand
feet. All the species in which the
wood is heavier than water belong
to semi-tropical Florida or the arid in
terror Pac fic regiop.-M 7. Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09
The Kind of Parents He Wanted.

Mrs. Peterby, an Austin lady, was
reading to her little son about the
North Pole and the Esquimaux.
The Esquimaux are not remarkable
for neatness or cleanliness. as they nei-
Their wash themselves nor their children
more than once year.
80, ma" said Mrs. Peterby's little
boy, How wish you was an Esqui-
ma and Pa was an Esqui-pa! Them s
the kind of parents I need.'
The mother wept, not so much Oh
account of the boys opposition to
cleanliness, as on account of dire for
boding that the Esqui-boy, SO to speak.
might grow up to be a great American
statesmen.-Ieras Siftiasks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09
SABBATH-DAY READING.
THE LILIES.

See the lilies, how they grow,
Ne'er was King appareled Sos
Never yet was vocal tune
Like their melodies of June
Yet they neither toll nor spin,
Gods good care they flourish in.
All our faithlessness He quells
In these summer bridal bells.
God, who clothes the lilies white
In their music has delight;
Heeds their pure and whispered chimes
Listens to their silent rhymes
From their lOwly beffries rise
Hymns that touch the open skies.
Majesty with meekness dwells
In the valleys lily bells.
So would We, in fragrant stoles,
Raise to God our simple souls;
Knowing well that He desires
Whitehead hearts to join His choirs.
Not the loudest, but the pure
Songs of Heavens ear are sure.
Surely this the lily tells
In its peal of happy bells.
Req. M. w St,yker, in s. S. Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09
HUM BLENESS.

The Desire to Be Humble Sometimes
Affected by Selfish Pride-The Gospel
Spirit.
Some mems prayers, if they were to
pray them as their foolish hearts really
desire, would be requests that they
might be made famous Startle not
when 1 say it fear that many men
proudly ask to be humble; they desire
to be humble in order that they may be
admired for it, Have we not all found
that in the rushing stream of our ear
nest zeal there will be some back water.
which runs not toward God but toward
ourselves? Have we not even striven
to win souls that we might be notable
as soul-winners? Come with me, and
see my zeal for the Lord has been the
language of many Jehu. O, it is hard
to keep out pride! May the Lord keep
us humble if we are so, and make us
humble if we are not SO. / believe
every Christian man has a choice be-
tween being humble and being humbled.
Now, to be humble is a sweet thing;
there is no lovelier spot on the road to
the Celestial City than the Valley of
Humiliation; he that lives in it dwells
among flowers and birds, and may sing
all day long, like the shepherd boy
whose song ran thus:
He that is down need fear no fall,
He that is low no pride;
He that is humble ever shall
Have God to be his guide"
The desire of the humble is saturated
with q Gospel spirit, and therefore is
acceptable with the God of all graces.
Pride seems born of the law, though
scarce know why it should be; for the
law censures and condemns. Humility
is the child of the Gospel, and is brought
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

IT.s no secret that Pierce's Compound
Extract of Smart-Weed is composed OF best
Smart-Weed and Jamaica Ginger Root,
with Camphor Essence, and constitutes,
therefore, the best remedy vet known for
collie or cramps, cholera morbus, diarrhGa,
dysentery or bloody-fux, or to break up
colds, fevers and infammatory attacks. so
cents. By druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

Following are the estimated values
of some of the more noted public prop
critics in New York: City Hall Fmrk
and buildings. S22, 900. 600; Post Office,
S9,OOO,O 600; Union Square, $4,000. 600;
Madison Square, S4,5oo, 900; Central
Park. 1877, $50 OO0-N Y. Irtbune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

THE voLTAIC BELT Co, of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
rAIC BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men (young or old)
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital.
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu.
matism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many 9TH
err diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in.
Cured, as 30 days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

"THE leprous distilment whose effect
Holds such an enmity with blood of man,
That, swift as quicksilver it courses through
The natural gates and alleys of the body"
and causes the skin to become "barked
about, most 1azar-ike, with vile and loath-
some crust" Such are the effects of dis
eased and morbid bile, the only antidots
for which is to cleanse and regulate the
liver-an office admirably performed by
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09
Young Mean. Road This.

THE extreme height of misery is small
boy with new pair of boots and no mud
puddle.-Peck's San.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

You've MEN or middle-aged ones, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weak
nesses should send three letter stamps for
illustrated book suggesting sure means OF
cure. Address Worlds Medical Association,
Buffalo N. Y,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

"A Wilkesbarre Pa-o woman fell
off q chair and and broke three ribs
and collar-bone while trying to hang
. neighbours cat for eating her chick.
Pittsburgh Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09
1.-THE leprous distilment. whose effect

THE circus season is upon US, the saw.
dust of the year Washington Hdtchet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

HUMANITY demands that omnibus. hack and
team horses should wear the Boss Collar Pad.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

A LITTLE fellow who is sure to be found
at church on Sunday-Benny Diction.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

The swell of the ocean, dandy mid.
shipman.-GOlden Days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure1n minute, Csc.
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. Csc.
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns & Bunions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

The man who monkeys around machin.
cry often travels incog.-Ol City Derrick
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-07-09

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
A KID sL1PPER-The small boy on roller.
skates.-Ihe Rambler
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-09-04

An Entreprising Reliable Hong,
Henry Cook can always be relied
upon not only TO carry in stock the
best OF everything gut to secure the
agency tor such articles as have vel,
known merit and are dopuIar with the
people thereby sustaining q repu,a.
ton o. a'~ays beng en,erprising, and
very reliable. Having secured the
agency ios the celebrated Dr. Kings
new Discovery for consumption w.U
sell !" on a positive gpirantce. II will
surely cure any and every affection of
the throat and lungs. and TO show our
confidence We invite you to call and
eel q trial bottle free.
The Red Cloud chief., 1885-09-04
ALlAnsWer Wanted

Ian any one bring us a case Of kidney
Or liver complaint that Elec:rec Bit.
'ers that Electric Bittcrs willnot cure
Ahey can not, as thousands Of person
iEeadr permanently cured and who
Reily Recommending Electric
prove. Bright's disease,
back Or any Complain,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19
The Louisiana Central Again:

Judge James G. Parkerson. Pres.
ident Of the Louisiana Central Rail
road Company, arrived in town from
Baton Rouge, and was at once found
by a representative of the States and
interviewed in relation to the cessa-
ton of work on the line as reported
in these columns d few days ago.
Judge Parkerson stated that he
was jn>t in receipt of a letter from
Mr.. Huntington in which he was
instructed to suspend operations,
The reason given for the move being
that the people Gu the line of road
were urgent in their demands that
the grade be made lower than high
water mark, in order to avert danger
from. .ayelfows. whose destructive
ness, they apprehend. would be
greatly increased by the construc-
ton of a high grade road on the
line between Baton Rouge and La:
fayette. Mr.. Paterson states that
it has been definitely settled that if
the road is rot to be built above
high water mark it will not be built
at all. The company has already
expended a great deal of money and
labor IN putting the projected line
in shape; but is determined to pock-
ct its loss and abandon the work in
preference to beiLg forced to con-
strnct and operate a second rate
line. Taking that view Of the case
it is now engaged in effecting set
Elements with its working contrac-
tors. 1t will endeavor to settle all
claims amirahly. and, having sue.
ceeded in doing SO, will probably
abandon the work permanently.
Judge Parlserson further stated
that the company had received but
little encouragement in its work
from the land owners on its pro,
posed route, almost all of whom had
exacted high prices for rights of
way through their several proper
ties, ahd t|Ia. now no steps looking
to the construction of the road
would be made unless the parties in
question came forward voluntarily,
soliciting the resumption of work.
and expressing willingness to facil.
itate the company in It's movements.
He does not think. however, that any
such steps will be taken. and, as far
as can he seen at the present jnncture,
considers the Louisiana Central
Railroad project a thing Of the past.
N. O. States.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19
Typographical Censor.

Pa'nstaking people who know
next to nothing about printing find
a special delight in searching out
typographical errors 10 newspapers,
periodicals and books, the detecti
of blunder, in their own estima.
ton, putting premium on individ-
nal intelligence-conferring a priv
ilege Of dispa'aging printers. Men
of Intelligence, who write we'll but
not Iegibly, never tire of pointing
out mistakes of printers and the
oversight Of proof readers. The
self.constitnted censors of typogra-
ply may find food for wholesome
reflection in the fact that just about
one hundred years ago a number of
professors in the Edinburg Univer.
sity undertook the publication Of a
hook which Should be perfect spe.
cimen of typographical accuracy.
Every conceivable precaatien was
taken to prevent errors of the type.
Six experienced proof readers were
employed, who devoted hours to the
reading of each page. After their
careful task was completed, each
page was posted in the hall of tho
University, with a notification that
$50 would be paid to any person
who should succeed in discovering
an error. Every page remained thus
publicly exposed for two weeks be-
fore being returned to the printing
Office. The proprietors of the work
felt confident that the object 20 dill
gently striven for had been attained.
Great. was the discomforture to the
learned men when, on the book being
lssued, several errors were found,
one occurring in the first page
Primers Circular.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19
About the Faith Cure.

There is this about the faith cnre.
1t proves that the agination has a
great deal to do with bodily disease,
and that enfeebled physical coudi.
tons may be produced by n weak
will power. People can sometimes
get we'll simply by determining not
TO be i'll But physicians have al
ways understood that, and their
treatment often has more to do with
the mind aud the emotions than with
the specific organs which seems to-
be diseased. But the faith cure
fanatic has this advantage over the
scientific conscientious physician; hc
does not hesitate to promise a cure,
which is something the other will
not do; and the mere belief in such
a promise unquestionably brings
about the desired result in certain
cases.--N. Y! sur.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19
GROWING OLD,

Growing old! The pulses measure
Keeps it's even tenor sill
Eye and hand nor fail nor falter,
And the brain obeys the will :.
Only by the whitening tresses,
And the detrening wrinkles told,
Youth has passed away like vapor;
Prime is gone, and l grow old.
Laughter huahes at my presence,
Gay young voices whisper lower,
If dare to linger by it,
All the stream of life runs slower.
Though / love the mirth of children,
Though l prize yonth's virgin gold,
What have to do with either.
Time is tell lig-I grow old.
Not SO dread the gloomy river
That shrank from so of yore;
All my first of love and friendship
Gaher on the further shore.
Were it not the best to join them
Ere feel the blood run cold.
Ere / hear it said too harshly,
"Stand back from us-you are old "
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19
A Joint Meeting.

Abbeville, La, Dec. IA. 1885.
A joint meeting of the Police
Jury of Vermilion parish and the
Town Council Of Abbeville was
held this day, to take action in re.
gard to the public bridge across the
bayou Vermilion at Abbevilc.
Members Of the Police Jury pres.
ent; H. Hoffpauir. Il. Fl. Dartels,
NJ. l.. Eldredge. Robt. Green, J. T.
Brotssard, T. j. Morgan and Alc6e
Leblanc. Members of Town Coun-
Gil present. Solomon Wise, R. H.
Mills and 0. Bourque. By request
W. A. White acted as secretary of
the meeting.
On motion of s. Wise the follow
ing persons were appointed as a
joint committee to superintend the
bridge at Abbetille, viz 4. J. Nor
gan, Fl. b. Bartels, R. Fl. Mills and
0. Bourque.
On motion of 0. Bourque said
committee was authorized to employ
and contract with some competent
person as keeper Of said bridge for
the ensuing year at salary of $3.50.
The person thus to he employed, to
furnish bond in the sum of $500 con.
ditioned for the faithful discharge of
his duties as bridge keeper and the
bond to be accepted by the commit.
tee.
On motion Of s. Wise It was re-
solved further that the bridge keep.
er shall have the privilege of keep
ing at Or near the bridge, a stand
for the sale of cake, coffee and other
refreshments except spirituous Ii.
quors. in suitable bnilding for that
purpose to be erected at the expense
of the Police Jury and Town Coun.
Gil.
The committee was authorized to
advertise for bridge keeper if it
should be deemed Necessary.
On motion of s. Wise it was re-
solved that the salary Of the bridge
keeper and all other expenses of
maintaining the bridge, except costs
Of repairs thereon, shall be borne
equally by the Police Jury and Town
Council.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
"a. HoFFPAUIR,
President Police Jury.
O. BoURoUE,
Mayor Pro Tenn.
W. A. WHITE, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19

Miss Kate Kane was one Of the
two attorneys who defended the
three Italians sentenced in Chicago
recently to he hing for strangling
one Of their countrymen. Judge
Hawes, in passing sentence, referred
to their counsel as having done
everything in their behalf that could
be prof. erly and legally done. and
as serving their case as faithfully as
any attorney could.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19

West Carroll voted for prohibition
las week BY two majority. Two sa-
lonn Keepers voted for prohibition.
Although the prohibitionists have
lost several elections in this State
this year, they have lost no ground
bnt gained one parish. They have
fine prospects of gaining several
more parishes before the ead Of the
year.-Democrat.Trihune.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19

a st. Petersburg paper says: Our
girls are learning trades IN order to
make their own living. The wo-
mans industrial schools are over
crowded, the ei'ls learning hook
binding. type setting. shoemaking,
book keeping, making of toys and
artificial flowers, wood carving and
painting. Schools. libraries, women 3
and chldren's hospitals, and many
private Offices are now superintended
by women.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19

We should not blame each other
for different opinions on the same
subject, bGt remember that VIC our
selves do not make our own opinions,
hnt that they are made for Us by
force Of CIRCUMSTANCES.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19

The people of Cincinnati are
complaining that the price Of coal
in that city has been advanced to
eleven cents per bushel by the retail
dealers.-N. q. States
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19
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All of which l am offering at the
very lowest CASH figures. Call
and examine my stock Of goods,
and learn my prices before purchas
ing elsewhere. Polite and attentive
Clerks will be on hand to serve you.
No trouble to show goods, will he
glad to have you call ani see me
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1885-12-19

f.; ,.n.4ier sAon6as. sud tile mills
were running most Of til" time, the
yards became crowded to repletion,
bit since thai tine much has been
sent off, leaving, however, a good
showing stiIlon hand. Split lumber
does not sell so we'll, but there is a
falr demand for covering boards for
the country.
Ope'ousas Courier : The prices of
cotton and all farm products con
tinue low, but as everything else is
correspondingly cheap. is not so bad
after all. Despite the low prices the
boom in cotton seed continues, and
the purchasing agents are kept busy
in buying and shipping them. Rice
has advanced little in price and
much of it is beng sold at ruling
rates. Monday and Tuesday were
quite warm, with strong winds and
threatening cloud. and an occasion
al light dash of rain. Wednesday
morning the winds shifted north
west with braciug temperature and
clear skies, which have prevailed
siace the change.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-30
WEST VIRGINIA FREEMAN


SPRINGFIELD, O., Sept. 25.-The
Central M. e. Church Of this city
gave a public reception to Dr.. A. B.
Leonard last evening in the
church, rendering him q most
hearty welcome as their pastor for
a third year. Not less than 400
people were present, and Mr.. Q. d..
Shaeffer made the welcome address,
which was full Of the most flatter.
ing tributes to the doctor, and most
emphatic assurances of love and es-
TEEN FROM the membership, which
were confirmed by many hearty
amens. The Doctor responded in
a very fitting sad pathetic little
speech, and as he was about otake
his seat he was confronted by an
other speaker-quoting Robert
Burns words on the gift of seeing
ourselves as others see US, and pre-
sented handsome crayon portrait
OF DR.. Leonard in a fine gilt frame,
after which a most bounteous feast
was served to all present. Central
Church never saw more happy,
good natured crowd of psople. Cen
trail Church divided Aye, rather
united. X.
West Virginia freeman. (Parkersburg, W. Va.) 1881-1886, 1885-09-30

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WHAT THE
Temperance Century
Has Made Certain.
With a Symposium Of Suggestions for
the. Future from Living Leaders.
BY Rev. w. f. CRAFTS, A. NJ.

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