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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-28
DeatIl,s Eirst cali Al New AIn,sl,ou,

Dead and manacled hand and foot a
colored maniac, about 55 years old, was
found Thursday sitting in window in
the insane department of the new aims
house. He had been n very violent patient,
and the day before resisted the efforts to
removc him to the now insane asylum.
When being taken from his cell on that
day he fought desperately, and severely
cut man who assisted in binding him,
and although he was manacled hand and
foot and tied with strong rope in n
blanket, he broke loose several times and
behaved like mad dog. DIR. 0gle thinks
death was caused by congestion produced
by the struggles made by the maniac
while being removed from the old aims
house. The deceased had been an inmate
of that institution only short time, and
is said to have had no known relatives or
friends. In consequence of the book con-
tanning his record being packed away, his
name cannot be ascertlined at present.
The remains were buried in Potter's field.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-28

A white child, feminine, was horn at
the Diamond State Almshouse Friday
morning. This is the first birth to occur
at the new county buildings.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-28
Not 90 Close.

The managers of the pulp works deny
the rumor that the works are TO be closed
soon for the summer. July 4th will be
tho only day, Sunday excepted, that the
works will be closed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-28
MIR. M0RBR1Y'S MISC0ND UCT.
Charges Too Grave 10 be Mentioned
Preferred Against Him.


The Rev. j. e. Mowbray, pastor of tho
Frederick M. Z. Church, is charged with
offenses of such serious nature that il
they are ever made public, it is said, they
will astound not only the church but the
entire community.
These charges resulted from his trial ut
the recent session of conference on the
charge of immortality, when he was found
guilty of plagiarism and falsehood, and
aside from his accusers, his presiding
elder and the church counsel, they are
known by very few people. They are Of
such II grave nature that those who do
know will not state what they are.
Mr.. Mowbray was to have been given a
hearing by conference committee next
week, but it, wishing to deal with him as
leniently MS possible and not desiring him
To sign Il mass of eliminating evidence,
determined TO let the mltter rest until the
next session of conference.
Inability to refute the chnrges, il is said,
has led Mr.. Mowbrly 10 confess his guilt,
Withdraw under charges by delivering his
parehments and his church to his presid-
ing elder, and wait until next March for
conference to investigate the matter and
take such action ms il may deem proper.
The vacant pulpit will he supplied until
the next session of conference by minis
ters selected by the presiding elder.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1885-05-28

afternoon Mr.. Wm7 ronyiton grow
worse, and DIR. F,lleS was again SUM
moned, hut before he reached the suf-
ferer, death resulted. The physician
made an investigation, found the stomach
discolored and bruised, and expressed the
opinion that death was caused by internal
hemorrhage
The decpnsed was about 81 years old
and had heen employed by the Lobdell
Car Wheel Company about three years.
He was member of Minqua Tribe, I'M
proved Order Of Rcd Men, st. Johns
Castle, Knights OF the Golden Eagle, and
General Thomas A., Smyth Post, G. A. II.
lnrge fninily survives him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
TIE DOGS OWNER.

Where Dudes Can Apply for . Genuine,
Home-Like Threshing.
There was a young man in the smoking
car who was powerfully affected. He had
the swell-head until the coach was hardly
large enough to hold him. He made great
show of rob of bills and diamond pin,
and by and by he let it be known that he
had revolver. He was making display
of the weapon when the train entered the
suburbs of Savannah. Pretty soon swell
head threw up the window, and moment
later he got a smart idea. The train was
running very slow, and a dog rushed out OF
yard and set up great barking at the
wheels. Here was chance to try the re-
vOlver, and bullet struck and shattered
one of the brute's fore legs. just then the
train stopped to wait for a switch, and the
dog rolled over and over and made the
neighborhood echo with his bowls.
The smart young man hadn't long to
wait. The dog belonged to an Irish wom-
all, and she came running out She saw
the fellow with the weapon still in his hand,
and she entered the smOking-car like
tigresS. He was looking out OF the VIM
dow and didn't see her approach. She
grabbed him all over at once, dragged him
into the aisle as if he were parcel and
she then and there gave him such Wallop.
ing as left him hopeless, helpless wreck.
No one interfered, and he was mere play
thing in her strong arms. When she let up
his clothing was in shreds, his face all
blood, his hair thnned out and his system
knocked to pieces for six months to come.
Not one single word was uttered by the
woman until she was ready to leave the car.
Then she looked down on his battered re-
mains and remarked:
eff yes should liver ache for another SIGH
licking please call on Bridget Mccarthy,
of the same city."-Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
PlTH AND POINT.

The pin seems to be the lode-star Of
woman's existence. It's hair-pin, roll
ing-pin or pin-money that she's reach
ing out for continually.
"A prominent Mathematician wife
has presented him with pair of twins.
He has now attained the full sum of hui
man happiness. with two to carry
Chicago Tribune.
Mother AYERS in the Boston
Globe. in reply to another correspond
emit, that ga sixteen-year-old girl can
soften and whiten her hands by soaking
them in dish-water three times day."
"A crazy Pennsylvania girl who talks
constantly in rhyme, has been sent to
an asylum. This is very good begin
ming. Now why not tackle some of the
others who are still out?-Somerville
Journal.
An exchange tells show men should
eat who can not exercise. We have
never had any experience with men of
this class, but should suppose they ate
with knife and fork. The laws of
polite society can not be altered to suit
any particular set of men. N T.
Graphic.
Once there was hired man who
was constantly astonishing his employer,
farmer, by doing strange and unex-
pected things. One day the farmer
went into the barn, and found his man
had hung himself. Looking at the
dangling body few minutes, he ex-
claimed: ''What on earth viii that fell
low do nextP"-San Francisco Dr.
gonaut.
The Burlington Free Press says:
mighty poor dogs sometimes make fine
sausage-meat. This shows how far
the education of the dumb brutes has
advanced within the past few years.
We have no doubt that in time dogs can
be hired to perform many of the mental
duties for which we are now obliged to
pay high wages.-Ihe Judge.
How the intense agonies of this ar
tistic age creep upon us ere we know it.
The newest and sweetest idea is for the
young lady who has just returned from
the seaside to paint a neat little yacht
race on the lining of shell she herself
picked up on the sounding sands, and
send it to her best young man. This
signifies, when translated into the YER
nacular, 81 will be the Genesta to your
Puritan" This is very encouraging to
the young man.-Harttord Post.
Last summer we often admired the
kind and genteel manner with which
one of the society young men of Crested
Butte attended the footsteps of certain
fair damsel. How anxious he was to
helpllnn a51erx muddy or rough
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29

office. i'll an address to the Massachusetts
Club, gave few specimens of the super
scriptions with which the ''blind reader of
the Boston office is daily annoyed and
amused:
Augusta-Aagosta, Eghost, Ouigustia.
Annisqnam-Annie SQuam, HannisQuam,
HannaSquam.
Boston-Bos. Town, Bawston, Bloston, Bost-
ing.
Observation-Disclosures, Biluke, Beleri Ka- 3.
Brighton-Bryngton, Brithon, Britint.
Cambridge Hambreach, Kem Bird ge, Kam-
brels, Campriche.
acknowledgements, Canatikette,
Kenickticut.
Observation-Disclosures, Dart Shester, Des-
ter, Docther.
Observation-Disclosures, Glue Cester, Glou-
cherst, Klashyastor.
Holyoke-,Hole Yoke, Holioack, Holy no
Yoke, Houock Holiout.
IpSwich-Eapetcenich, Alb Sutch, I. p
Suich, Whipsuch.
Jamaica Plain-Jimmy Capilane.
Newburyport-New Beary PourteL
Qujncy-GuenZa.
San Francsco-Can Fran Syska.
United States-New Night SteatS.
Woonsocket-Wind Saw Kett.-BostOn Her.
aid.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
A SAD FATE.
The Dreadful Thing That Happened I'm
der the Sea.

The Dreadful Thing That Happened I'm
der the Sea.
'Ah me-" said the sponge. 'Dear!
dear! dear! well-a-day"'
''What is the matter?" asked the
bath-tub. 'Have you been squeezed
too hard, or has the nurse rubbed soap
on you again? I know soap never
agrees with you
81 am rather exhausted by the
squeezing, confess replied the
sponge; ''but it is not for that sighed.
| am gradually getting used to these
daily tortures.
'.But I was thinking about the past;
about my beautiful home, from which |
was SO cruelty torn, and about the
happy, happy life led there"
Tell me about it, said the bath
tub. you have told me before. but
always find it interesting. My home
was in a tin-shop, as you are aware
The society was good, but it was rather
dull place. on the whole. You lived,
you say
lon the coast of Syria" said the
sponge, with sigh-'.the coast of
beautiful SYRIA There is a tiny bay.
where the shore is bold and rocky. The
rocks are above the water, but down
below they are covered with lovely
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
GEORGES VISIT TO THE COUNTRY.
WHAT HE ENJOYED BEST.

How q Heartless Wretch Wounded the
Sensibilities of q Romantic Maiden.
"They tell me you've had most event
full life, MIR. Trisby."
"Well, yes: suppose you might call il
so, Miss Twigley."
"Been wrecked at sea, blown up in q
steamboat, left for dead on battlefield
and all that sort Of thing, hear"
"Yes, Eve been through it ALL"
"Well, think that's just real splendid
It's the kind of life that would suit me.
l get so tired of plodding along in the
hum drum fashion us poor women have to
endure. Tve always thought it would be
so grand to be a man and have all kinds OF
trouble now and then, like we read about
in books you know. But, tell me, MIR.
Trisby, what part of your life have you en-
joyed the best? Don't tell me that it
wasn't when you were in the most
danger"
"Well, it wasn't
"Well, now, pshaw! Mr.. Trisby; how
provoking of you to disappOint me so.
But tell me, do pray, what part of your
stirring career have you enjoyed the most?
Really, now, honor bright, you know"
81 don't like to tell you, Miss Twigley."
''Of course, that's your modesty. All
heroes are troubled in that way; but never
mind me. I'm only poor silly goose of a
woman anyway"
''But you have such strong feeling for
the romantic"
sob, don't /? You're right, Mr.. TriSby;
dote on it, and that's why am SO rude as
to press the question. Come now, tell me,
do, please"
'Wel, if you've got to know, L suppose
I'll have to tell YOU"
81 knew you wouldn't refuse me; you're
so very kind. But be honest with me, and
don't disappoint me again, please Was it
not in battle that you found the highest en-
joyment of life%'
"Oh, no! Not at ALL"
'sThen you really do not find a sort of
bliss in danger?"
mot bit of it."
"But some men claim to-"
swell, they're welcome to all the JOY
they find in it; but FL take mine in some
other shape whenever 1 have anything to
say about it My own conception of bliss
10 a1 hos Il f<.rr ~ -
''And what is it, pray?'
Sleeping late in the morning. "-Cbica 40
Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
ALL RIGHT.

Ha wears his left arm In q sAn9,
He's not inclined to laugh or sing,
Or even cut a pfge0nwing;
But slowly walks
And sadly talks
AS If he were afflicted.
At passers- by he looks askance,
For fear his pain they might enhance,
And on his gloomy countenance
Deep agony's depicted.
What makes him seem to suffer so,
AS If oercome by mortal woe?
Why does he walk with step SO slow7
He quakes with fear,
He acts most queer,
Appearing agitated.
Is he now suf ring from fight,
That he's in such a sorry plight2
We'll, no." he says; "why, I'm all right
I've just been vaccinated."
N. Y. Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
HOW AXES ARE MADE.
Pittsburgh the Great Center of the Manu-
facturo in America.

Pittsburgh the Great Center of the Manu-
facturo In America.
The manufacture of axes in Pitts
burgh is in amount about double that of
any other city in the United States, and
about equal to the. combined produc-
tions of all other places. Tire greater
part of the trade is reached through
Baltimore, st. Louis, Chicago and New
Orleans, as distributing points. Com
petlng manufactures are located in
Boston, Collinsville, N. H., Lewistown.
Pa, and in Michigan. The handles are
made chiefly in Ohio and Indiana. Only
comparatively small number are sold
with the axes, as purchasers at retail
most frequently prefer to select ham
die to suit their tastes. The demand
for axes with handles already adjusted
is said to be constantly increasing.
In the manufacture of axes the ma,
terial passes through twelve different
operations before it is ready for label.
ing and boxing. At first it is a rect.
angular piece of iron, about three
fourths of an inch thick, three and one.
half inches wide and about six inchef
long. The bit is of steel, and in soma
instances is inserted in a slit made in
the iron, and in others it is drawn over
the edge of the iron. There is a grow
ing demand for axes made entirely of
steel The most important paxs of the
process of manufacture is the temper
ing. This is really where the axe is
made. said a manufacturer. The
grinding and polishing is the most Ia
borious part of the process. 1t is here
that the rough, irregularly shaped SEM
blance OF an axe IS ground and polished
until it is bright as a mirror. 1t is said
that the work will prove fatal within
five years 10 any man who pursues il
steadily. The air-is filed with imper-
eeptible dust from the stones, and MANY
OF the workmen tie small sponges satu-
rated with water over their nostrils.-.
Pittsburgh Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
A Short HomiIy on Childhood.

"No, Bobby" warned the old gentleman,
as the family sat down to dinner, ''you
mustn't bother MIR. Featherly with foolish
questions In the presence of older people
little boys should be seen, not heard"
Il was only goin' to ask him one," said
Bobby, with an injured air.
"All right, Bobby" laughed Featherly,
very much amused. ''go ahead. You
mustn't be too hard On Bobby, MIR. Hen
dricks," he continued, turning to that gen.
tleman, little boys are all alike; the world
to them is full of the strange and inexplic-
able! And, after all, what are we but
children of larger growth? Er-what is
it, Bobby that you want to ask me?"
Il was goin' to ask you about your
eyes,
my eyes?''
eyes. Pa says that a silver dollar to you
looks as big as cart wheel. ~. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
The Governor Apo1orized.

Senator Vance, of North Carolina, is in
the city, and called at the Interior Depart
ment to-day. AS usual, he had story to
tell. He said:
"Whel l was Governor of North Carroll
ma an old lady called on me one day. She
talked about three hours on matters in
which was by no means concerned | was
thinking how in the world could get rid
of her, when suddenly she jumped up and
left, saying:
well, Mister, can't stand here. jaw
ing you all day."
g What did you do?'' inquired General
Atkins, Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
9 Ah,' was the reply, 81 apologized for
OBTAINING her. Washington Critic
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29

had hauled his chair about the room, de-
livering his ideas at the closest ebtainable
range. and was just closing the list upon
demure-looking gentleman buried studious-
ly in a newspaper. The quiet man had
lost his right arm and wore false gloved
hand. The nuisance planted his chair i'm
mediateiy in front of him and plunged into
one of his name harangues. The annoy
ance was tolerated for few minutes,
when, with stealthy movement, the quiet
man unfastened the attachments of the
false arm and it dropped to the floor. The
garrulous bore checked his tongue, aghast,
and, with feigned horror, his victim started
to his feet exclaiming: "Man, you have
Amid screams Of laughter the B Bof aT feaHp5fed
from bis seat and tled.-OnGha Bee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29

eNable result. By night. the middle
VaSers Wheel p home sae GOOD se part u1ne OF
ad l complain of bad luck'' and ..hapd
thes." Some of the boot-blacks fly
aout through the crowds like shuttles,
egerly examining every pair of boots,
sine. sir2'' Even the beggers keep
ad never stay long in spot when their
icome begins to fall away. This alert
ress which takes advantage of every
pening, is one of the indispensable
Onditions of success. - Youths Com
ANTON.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
CASTAWAYS.

On q desert island,
Far out in the sea,
Are two little castawayD
Very dear to me.
Like the parlor sofa
Seems their isle to me;
One SO very old as ]
Can't expect to see.
How we all shall miss them
Every night and day;
Wonder If they're sorry now
That they're cast away.
Here's piece of candy.
Ii our boys were here
would give them each q piece.
Now can't. Oh, deari
Please give us some, auntie,"
Calls one little lad.
We amt castaways no more.
Now amt you real glad?'
From the sofa springing,
What a shout they raise!
They were only making b'iieve"
Being castawayS.
IA. II. Hutchinson, in Golden Daps.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
NOVEL DISCOVERY.
alt to Take the Place of Hot Air in Ses
soninS Lumber.

alt to Take the Place of Hot Air in Sea-
sonins Lumber.
sWhat do you think ofthat scheme?"
! sked the proprietor of planning mill,
dter showing Sun reporter round his
PREMISES.
think it's immense But will it be
rac ically effectiveP'
The~scheme in question consisted in
rev, novel and rapid method of season
Ing lumber by the use of common salt.
The model of the proposed new drier
vas built in the shape Of an ordinary
barn or she'd, with double walls, the
outside being built of brick and the in
SIDE Of common one-quarter-inchs sheath
Ing. The distance between the inner and
outer walls was about fifteen inches,
and the space between the two was
filed up with common salt. 1t is no.
torious that salt crystals are great alb
sorbents of moisture, and that is about
the only thing in the new process
OF drying lumber. If it becomes prac-
tically successful, it is bound to revo-
lutionize the mill trade. The lumber
is simply stacked in the building, and
the only thing necessary is to watch the
salt.
''As soon as the first lot is thoroughly
dampened it is run off by spouts, and
new lot of dry material is run in from
the roof, and the same process is dupli-
Gated until the moisture or sap in the
lumber is thoroughly extractedr'
''Wiu it work?" was asked.
$50 far as L have experimental it
beats any thing I ever saw. It doesn't
warp the lumber as the hot-air process
does, and is very cheap to run. -
what do you do with the wet salt?'
run it through furnace, dry it,
and use it again. Oh, it's big scheme,
and will knock out all the builders who
have been making fortunes in putting
up expensive driers for furniture and
mill men. Cincinnati Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
Generous Smith.

Tramp Ito Brown an6 Smith) -Gents,
will you help poor hungry cripple?
Brown (impatiently)-Na Get out
Smith-Don't be hard on the fellow,
Brown. Have you got quarter in your
pocket?
Brownies.
Smith-Let me have it (giving the money
to the tramp. L may be soft-hearted, but
1 can't help it. It's my nature l suppose.
I hate to see a man go hungry just for
want of a quarter.-N. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
Not q Desirable Place.

Young Lady speaking of famous sing
er)-At present. you know, she is singing
at the Antipodes.
Young Man from out of town. Indeed
At the Antipodes? I should think. that a
singer of her great reputation would oily
be willing to sing at one of the large opera
houSes.-M Y. Sas7,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
"A Musical Family.

Two train acquaintance were talking Of
their family traits.
81 came from an artistic family" said
one; 'every one of our folks is fond of
paintings and statuary."
'.Any great artists among you?"
mo, but my Uncle John is a daisy sign
painter"
That's good. Our family runs to music
Greatest family for music you ever saw"
Amy noted musicians among you?'
mo. but I've got four daughters who
are all learning the piano at once and so
far not darned soul of us has gone crazy"
Chicago Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
The Difference.

Phlit had fire in the Office stove, one of
the cold mornings last week, when Charley
came in.
''Got fire, have your inquired Charley.
yes and it's great, too" replied Phlit
cuddling up to 1t.
"Ah, indeed? 1t looks more like stove"
Phiit turned the hose ON it, and Charley
was frozen out.-Merclldnt TrureJer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29

| dictment for murder, has attempted to COM
init suicide has no foundation in fact ]
saw him this morning, and he has retained
| me to defend his life.''
THAT seems to confirm the rumer,' said
the Judge. 'sLet the case proceed ~
Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
Natural Gas.

"Have you heard about Blicker?''
"No; what's up now?"
They say he's struck natural gas"
"Natural gas! Well, should think sol
He's married widow who talked three
men to death before she was forty."-Cha-
c1gO Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
He Took the Hint.

Lieutenant Schenk (making an evening
calD-The navy is comfortable calling in
one way; when a man gets to be sixty or
SO, he cuts hard work and retires, as we
call it
Miss Parton (glancing at the clock)-Do
none of the naval men retire eariier?-Tid-
Bits
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29
An Appropriate Rebuke.

A bore in one of the hotels, Monday
evening, caught the laugh in style he
richly merited, after he had wearied the
dozen or more gentlemen sitting around
with his loud and incessant gable. He
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1885-10-29

Just about the time the circus sea-
son opens the elephant always gets
loose and makes a sensation for she re-
porters. Much of the success cg cir
Gus depends upon the training of an
elephant-M0con (GG.) Telegraph.