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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-28
Joined the Contingent.

Boston, Oct. 20.-For several days a
rumor has been whispered that Jno. F.
Bierkmaier, bookkeeper of Burdette,
Young & Ingalls, had disappeared, leav-
ing a shortage in the accounts of the
firm. Inquiry reveals that Bierkmaier
left here in August and is supposed 10 be
in Quebec. The books show a shortage
not exceeding $4,000. The loss will not
effect the credit of the firm. which Is one
of the strongest clothing houses in the
country. 1t is understood that the pecu-
Iations began several years ago, and at
first were of small amounts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-28
4 Wall stress Failure.

NEW YORK, Oct. gov. r. Whit
more, the former partner of H. HI. Pow.
ers, brokers, of "a New street, yesterday
notified the Stock Exchange that he was
unable to meet his contracts. The street
estimates Mr. Whitmore's losses at $50,
600. Mr.. Powers says that the firm dis
solved on Saturday last on account OF
transactions that came to his notice on
that day. The firm was very prominent
on the street on account of Mr.. Powers
heavy dealings in Reading in the recent
advance on that stock, but Mr.. Powers
declares that not a share of Reading
will be sold on account of the dissotus
ton
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-28
Everybody knows that rats

Everybody knows that rats are a
great plague when they have once
effected a Judgment about place. To
get rid of them feed them well at GER
tain place until you have gained their
confidence. After while the whole
lot will come and eat. Then give them
dose of poison, enough to do the BUSH
ness effectually. If any escape being
killed they will not trust the food on
those premises again. but will betake
themselves elsewhere. Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-28
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
TO THE SEA OF SLEEP.

Come, now, my five-year old,
The sun has said goodnight:
A long way you must travel
Before to-mOrrow's light.
Your head is growing weary,
Your eyes begin to wink:
All me! that funny sand-man
Has been this way, think.
Wen put on your white .'dream-drcss,
And place you in your boat,
Then out on the Drowsy River
To the Sea of Sleep you'll float
Float along so gently
To the beautiful Land of Dreams
And there your boat will anchor
Till to-morrow's sunlight beams.
A pleasant journey, Harry,
Across the Sea OF Sleep;
He, who doth note the sparrows,
His kind watch DER thee keep!
Carrie N. MOfch0use, in Good Housckcep
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-28

Among the worst enemies Of the
olcyclist Is the dog, and one has Just
caused serious accident to young
bicycler in Germantown. The barkinr
dog, even though he never bites, d ex-
tremely dangerous to the man who
balances himself on two wheels, and
VINO. while encouraging the dog to re-
newed attacks by the motions of his
legs, is ludicrously upable to protect
himself. - Philadelphia Record.
The sun., 1886-10-14
OCTOBER

action. have no excuse to oner, for II this Il
an ofense let the general assembly itself onei
tho apology My views upon such question:
were known to each general assembly before my
election as general master workman, and IL
electing me they Endorsed and made themselves
responsible for these sentiments. Representa-.
ttves nave been instructed to vote for me fOl
general master workman. ! feel complimented
but release every member from his obligation N
vote Tor me- You are free to vote for any othei
man you choose. and II you act In accordance
Win my wishes you will select another to al
my place This leave In your hands, stand
ready 70 serve this order In any capacity, either
IS general master workman or private in the
ranks: In voting for general master workman
DO not be guided by sentiment or sympathy, but
vote Tor the best interests Of Gods suffering
poor. ana the cause OF united labor. 1t has beer
charged that between members Of the general
executive board ana myself serious disturbances
have taken place: that ruptures have occurred
OF serious character Others have charged
that the board constituted itself q ring to man.
age anx1rs. These statements, inventions Of th(
enemy, have damaging effect when told to the
unwary. The first assertion is utterly false, FOL
between the board and myself there has been ne
rupture or even difference. II At first we did
not agree upon question, we discussed 1t until
the fullest possible light shone upon 1t, and.
wher We went to the world with 1t, we went ~
one man. Every attempt to divide us has been
. failure That we have constituted ourselves Z
ring to manage affairs is true; that Is what yot
elected US for We are . ring. solid and un-
broken; and hope the next board will be- the
same. For standing together in unity
no apologies to over.
The sun., 1886-10-14

"Here you. Truckman!" yelled pas
senger on the Boston Express at the
New Haven depot as the train pulled
out on its way to New York. the other
day. As the passenger spoke he ad-
justed his spectacles, threw a valise out
of the window to the man with the
truck, and complacently restored the
silver head of his cane to his mouth.
"What did you do that forp" snapped
q lady passenger in an adjoing seat, ~
she turned in time to witness the act.
II, oh--ah.-you know that lady who
got off here forgot her luggage"
Conductor, said the lady, ''here'a
my card; please telegraph back to New
Haven when you stop again to have
my valise sent on by express" Then.
turning to the officious passenger she
said. pointedly: young man, An
drew Jackson used to tell story about
a person who made fortune by mind
ing his own business, Oh-ah, you k,sow.
/ would advise you to read up on Jack
son. He met some people at New Or
leans once who talked this sOh-sh.
you know. to perfection.
The young man rode the rest of the.
afternoon in the .smoker.-TAe Boik,
r0Gder.
The sun., 1886-10-14
A Big Swindle In Chicago,

N. M. Neeld, partner in the we'll known
packing house Of ]. c. Ferguson & Co., ol
Chicago, is in Canada. He has issued bo'
gus warehouse receipts aggregating $40O,
9oo' 600 and and, has practically burst his firm IN
banks, 100000 ON a single New York
bank. He was a fne-looking man
OF about forty-eight years, and was
the managing partner in the firm OF j, C.
Ferguson & Co., which is very old and rich
one and came originally from indianapolis
The following banks have suffered:
Corn Exchange, New York; First Nation.
al, Chicago; Metropolitan, Chicago; Bank
OF Montreal, Chicago; Bank OF Illinois.
Chicago; Continental, Chicago, and the
British Bank Of North America.
1t is also said that some OF the Boston
banks were stuck.
The sun., 1886-10-14
No Use.

Backwoods school teacher Ito boy)-
"How far have you gomez"
Boy-''Ain't never been very fur.
bout ten mile frum home, reckon"
Teacher-"I mean how far have YOU
advanced in your book?"
Boy-'Over ter this here pictur."
Teacher-"W'y, that's where the
first lesson begins. You can't spell.
can you?"
Boy-"Ken spell dog an dam but
amt no great shakes on bird an hoss-
fy."
Teacher-"You little rascal. you must
not talk that way. Did your father
ever hear you talk that way?"
Boy-'.Nome."
Teacher-"Then I'm glad that there's
someone whom you respect"
Boy-''No use'n talkin' that way
befo' dad. fur he's deef. Ef er hoss
wuster fling dad he couldn't hear hise'f
hit the ground. ."--Arkansaso Traveller.
The sun., 1886-10-14

Fred Munohrath, arrested as one OF tht.
chief conspirators In the assassination Of
the Rev. George G, Haddock, Is a, son Of
Fred Munchrath, ST., hotel keeper OF
Sioux City, and was born and educated in
Galena. He left Galena a few years ago in
company with his parents for Iowa. His
reputation while in Galena was good, al
thougl, he was regarded as somewhat wild,
Ex-senator Yulee Of Florida, died in New
York. He was born in 1911, and was
elected to the United States senate in
1S45. He withdrew from the senate in
1861. --.-
Hon. 8. s. Cox, minister to Turkey, ar
rived in New York recently, on La Cham.
pagne. He says his visit home is partially
in consequence of important business con.
nected with his mission and about WHICH
he must consult President Cleveland. He
frankly says he will be a candidate for re-
election to congress II his old constituents
the recent talk OF making him the Demo-
cratic candidate for mayor he says his
mission lies not in that direction.
Kentucky Democratic are sxulting over
the news of the defeat OF Congressman Will
lis 81 Louisville, the chairman OF the river
and harbor committee OF the house. The
opposition to Mr.. Willis grew out OF hia
endorsement, ard advocacy Of the reap.
pointment of Mrs. Thompson as post-mis-
{ress at Louisville ia spita OF the wishes OF
bis constituents for q change,
Senator Kenna has a weakness for strong
cigara, never goes to the theater, and de-
slines all Invitations to visit art galleries
A sad calamity has befallen the Mexican
band that played at the Minneapolis Ex-
position. Capt. Juan Macias, the first
leader OF the Mexicans, died at, ZalmerS
hotel, the headquarters OF tho bnnd, from
pneumopia complicated with otherwills.
Senor Macias was subject to asthma, and
was also the victim of some nervous or
spinal trouble. During most OF his stay in
Minneapolis he was underfi doctors care.
Albert Keschneiski. who is charged with
shooting and killing Rev. George Haddock,
Methodist minister in Iowa, Aug, 2ad
last, was captured in San Francisco. Chief
Of Police Neelen, of Sioux City left ior that
city with Keschneiski. NV
The steamer Alex arder H., which arrived
at San FYAncisco from the Arctic, bringa
news OF the seizure and 'confscation oi the
Amstican schooner Henrietta and cargo
by the Russian steam cruiser Corrotte.
The RuaaiRn commander claimed that the
Henrietta had, contrary to Russian laws,
been trading in Russian ports.
Lawyer james A. L. Whittier was in.
dicted In the superior criminal court Of
Boston for the embezzlement OF some hum
dreds OF Thousands OF dollars from Harriet
D. Reed client, ~''a
An earthquake shock was felt in the low.
or akd middle counties oS South Caroline,
at Camden, Sumtre, Beaufort, Auausta
eud 6umnsryille. s'-s'
The sun., 1886-10-14

not delegates should retire, and thanked
them for having come to the open session.
Mr. Bennett. OF the Richmond district, moved
q vote of thanks to Gov. Lee, and after this
was heartily given. 1t was followed by Q burst
of rousing cheers for virginia's governor.
All but the delegates then left the hall and
the convention settled down to the practical
work which had called them together and In
in which they bid fair to be engaged for the
next two weeks or more FstE
The sun., 1886-10-14

A Texas horse thief being pursued took
refuge in lake, sinking himself until only
his nose was above water As he neglected
to chalk that member before taking to the
water 1t ahmed like beacon and guided the
purapers 70 the fugitive II Passowrg CAronicss
The sun., 1886-10-14

London World: The Colin Campbell d.
vorce suit will be heard before Sir James
Hannen soon after the opening Of the Law
courts In November. There will be an ex-
traordinary bar, the present attorney and
solicitor general, two ex.attorneys-general
(Sir Henry James and Sir Charles RusselD,
Sir James Parker Deane, @. c., D. C. L.,
and Mr.. Inderwick. Q. G., being among the
counsel engaged. Sir Henry James leads
for the petitioner, Lord Colin Campbell.
The correspondents are four-a duke, who
has already appeared in the same charac.
ter. but with q different company; q general
almost 40 widely known in literature and
art as in military circles; . ceptain,a most
valuable ptblic servant, and q fashionable
surgeon. 4. ....:f t.
NJ Jules Simon thinks the weak point Of
the French republic - its universal sui-
ixass. 4. ssa..
AT Middlsboro, Tenn, w. g. Cheek was
killed BY R. p. Hill, aged twenty. three, for
the seduction Of Hiil's aistsr. The deed 10
denounced by the public, q Cheek, ID IL
said, intended TO marry the girl. 3
The sun., 1886-10-14


Following this report came that of the
treasurer, Langdon Ward of Boston:
It gave as the cost of missions for the
past year $500, 64O.5O; cost Of agencies,
80, ,533.32; cost OF publications, SIS, 255. go;
cost OF administration, $22, ,S55. 60; total
expenditures, $65S, ,2S5.71; total receipts
from all sources for the year, $659. .667. .26.
The sun., 1886-10-14

At the close OF his address, Nh. Powu.riv
requested that al those present who were
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-23
Brutal Murder.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 18-John 4. Cur
ran, a prominent politician of South
Baltimore and an ex-member of the
legislature, was murdered Saturday
night, at Locust Point, by John
Burke and James Kennedy, two
judges ofelection in the Seventeenth
ward, There had been bad blood
between the men since the last may
orally election, when Curran cast
his influence in favor Of the indepen-
dent candidate. The three warders
met in front Of Adams saloon on
the corner of Towsons and Nichol-
son streets. Hot words passed,
and finally Curran produced pis-
toll. Burke said that none but a
coward would use q pistol. "Here
Adams said Curran to the saloon
keeper, "hold my pistol and I'll lick
both of them"
Curran, Burke and Kennedy then
repaired to q side track on the Bal
timore & Ohio railroad and began
fighting. Burke picked up a heavy
iron link and struck Curran on the
head and felled him to the ground.
Kennedy then beat Curran on the
head and face with coupling pin
and left him for dead. Curran was
removed to his home, where his in
juries were found to be most serious
his skull being fractured. He lin
gered until 10 o'clock Sunday, when
he died. Kennedy and Burke were
arrested and locked up. An inquest
on Curran's body will be held.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-23
HedgesvilIe.

Mr.. and Mrs, Cherry. who have
been boarding in the village for sew
eral weeks. have returned to their
home.
Among recent arrivals are David
Felker, of Kansas; G. A. Miller,
Arthur Gilmore, of Martinsburg c..
A. Crawford and McGiniss, of Bal
timore.
The services at Johnsontown, on
Sunday last, by Rev. Butt, were
largely attended.
Material for the general removal
ton of the M. f. Parsonage. has ar
rived, and work will begin at an ear
ly day.
Mr.. j. S, Vermilyea is erecting a
commodious coal shed in the rear of
his store.
The colored festival was largely
attended and successful far beyond
expectation.
1t is rumored that Miss Laura and
E. Harley will not return to these
regions at an early day.
Mr.. j. T. Miller was in our midst
a short time since, soliciting an in
terview with rabbits and othergame.
We learn that Mr.. Aaron Miller
has secured position in the service
of the b. & o. r. r.
Rev. Sevill and wife are visiting
in the Kanawha Valley.
REPORTER.
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GanoiOwn.

Mrs. Adam Kettering is still SLOW
" growing weaker and it is feared
that her disease lrheumatism) may
yet terminate fatally.
Mr.. Adam Referring is putting up
new frame dwelling for his own use.
He has located the new domicil Just
east of the old, and is doing the car
penter work himself.
Mr.. John Masters has returned
home from Ohio, and as his health is
bad, he viii likely remain in Back
Greek Valley.
Pima Masters is out again, though
on crutches, after being housed up
for several weeks, having dislocated
his leg, the result of fall, occasion
ed by stepping on arolling stick.
Mr. S. p. Hiclt has gone to Win
chester, Va, to keep a boarding
house. We hope that he may be sue
cessful in the venture.
/ understand that work is to COM
mence tomorrow on the Gerards-
town grade, and it will not be day
too soon, for that road certainly is
rough on the west side Of the noun
tain.
The school at this place was open
ed last Monday, with twenty scholars
present, and is moving along finely.
Mr.. Thomas Ii. Alvey is the teacher.
The school at New Hope was to
commence today, (the llth), under
the tutorship of Mr.. George ii. De-
haven, but he will certainly have to
do good work if he excels his prede-
cessor, Mr.. G. II. Feather
Rev. Mr.. Fried has been holding
protracted meeting at Mt. Carmel
for q week, and has been meeting
with a fair degree of success. ***
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A Strange Story.

San Francisco Oct. 18.--A strange
story comes from Stockton which is
apparently confirmed by a prelimin-
airy investigation. Willie Brough
boy of twelve years is reported to
have an eye which sets fire to what
ever object he looks upon. He is
held responsible for the destruction
of much property. He had been ex-
PEELED from school because Of his sin
lister faculty. Five fires were report
ed by him one day,and it is believed
he caused them all. The people are
greatly excited. Leading business
men testified to the alleged facts.
Threats against the boy are heard.
No one there seems to regard the
matter as the work of superstitious
imagination.
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Mount Zion.

Seeding is about over, and thresh-
ing clover-seed and husking corn are
now in order.
Rev. Mr.. Eubanks talks of hold
ing protracted meeting here, before
he removes to the "Northern Neck. y
/ hope that he will decide to hold
the meeting.
Some of us are anxiously waiting
for the meeting of the Republican
Senatorial Convention.
/ understand that the Jefferson
County Republicans had an interest
ing meeting at Kerneysville last Sat-
urday. They have a big job before
them, if they hope to do anything in
Jefferson county this fall. Demo
Gratis are too plentiful there.
QUAD.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-23

The cholera has been among the
hogs in the entire neighborhood and
taken scores of the porkers before
their time though through the sum
mer and fall we have been amply
supplied with mutton veal and beef
of very fine quality, by our enter
prising butcher Mr.. s. S. Pine, and
to add to his business he is at pres
ent building a stationary lime kiln
near town and expects soon to sup
prise the neighborhood with fine
quality of lime. He has already
several thousand bushels engaged.
Our schools seem to be running very
satisfactorily this fall and well at
tended. / don't think we have any
one in our neighborhood with a
heart bad enough to burn our school
house down to check education.
The churches have lately enjoyed
revivals of considerable note and re.
ligious matters are moving nicely
now.
On last Sunday week the new
Methodist Episcopal church was ded
icated by the Rev. r. Norris of Wash
ington City, who preached morning
and evening to large congregations.
The church as it stands cost $500.
Our ladies Mite Society gave great
assistancein the way ofice-cream and
strawberry festivals. They are now
busy gathering the immense crop
of walnuts, intending to replenish
the Sunday School library. We have
two Sunday Schools here, one in the
morning and one in the evening,
which are well attended. We are try
ing to instruct cur children on Sun
day as well as through the week.
Our enterprising principal of our
schools has purchased property in
our town and already commenced
repairing it so as to make it more
beautiful. A we'll and comfortable
success to such citizens. Our Mr..
A. d. Tate has just returned from
the city with his fall supplies and is
ready to supply the wants of his
customers. b.
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Circuit Court.

Hon. c. j. Faulkner, Judge; ID. c. Wes-
tenhayer, Esq, Prosecuting Attorney;
Robt. Lamon, Esq, Sheriff; 5. III Mar
tin, Esq, Clerk.
State VS. Mary Lewis, Indictment for
burglary; trial by jury, verdict guilty.
Motion for new trial sustained. State VS..
c IL. Whiting, petit larceny; nolle pros.
State VS.. Lewis Sencindiyer, felony; plea
guilty of assault; sentence, $50 fine and
costs and 80 days IN jail. w. L. Light VS..
j. w. Hedges, appeal. VIM. Crabb VS.. w.
Byrdes appeal. Z. q. Getzendanner VS..
Corporation Martinsburg. trespass ON the
case. continued Il. Hughes, trustee VS..
7. III. and G.. Il. Ward, action debt; judg-
ment Tor $3.50. State VS.. VIM. Jones, fell
ony: plea guilty of petit larceny; sentence
10 DAYS in Jail. State vs.. VIM. Edison, TEL
ony; trial by jury, verdict not gnilty.
State VS.. Thomas Gregory, misdemeanos;
plea guilty. sentence $25 and costs. A. X.
PendIeton VS. Martin q. Pitzer, action of
debt. Same vs.. w. w. stillwell, &C., ac-
ton of debt; both continued. State VS.. ID.
o. Padgett, grand larceny; plea guilty OF
petit larceny; sentence lo days III jail.
Peoples National Bank VS.. j. ii. Clenden-
ming, &C., action debt; dismissed. State
vs. George Lewis, burglary; plea guilty,
sentence IA years IN penitentiary. |. H..
Bender & Bro. VS.. G p. Markle d Sons.
assumpsit and attachment Same VS.. same,
both dismissed. II. f. McFillon VS.. j. j.
Carter, appeal; continued. Guard order
ed to be placed at comfy jail to prevent
escape Of George Lewis. Armstrong, Ca
tor 81 Co. vs.. j. w. Hedges, action debt;
Judgment for $T41.S2 b. November, native
of Russia, declared his intention OF becom-
ing citizen of the United states. state
VS. Charles Dyke, misdemeanor; trial by
jury, verdict not guilty. w. w. House
worth VS. Charles Woltord appeal: con-
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-23

OAKLAND, Ill, October I9.-The
greater part Of the business portion
of Oakland is in ruins. A fire which
broke out at $50 o'clock yesterday
evening has destroyed whole blocks.
The fire originated in Chapman &
Sons building and spread to Me-
Conkey's book store on the cast.
The following business houses were
burned Gilbert's boot and shoe
store, McConkey's book store, VIM.
Campbell, harness Bowman a. Greg
Dry, furniture, (two stores); Walter
Ashmore, dry goods; w. II. Bar
bour, hardware; Edward Coneghan,
dry goods and groceries, two empty
store rooms, two more rooms filled
with dry goods; J. I. West, restau-
rant; Clements meat market; ID.
w. Crawfords drug store; Jim Cur
It's, barber; Clark Bros, hardware ];
Ledger office, presses burned; Mrs.
Rehling, millinery; Blacks meat
market; j. Il. Tibbs, collins and pho
tograph gallery Winklers, black
smith. The total loss will aggregate
between $l50,000 and 100000. The
individual losses are many, and range
from $500 to $4,000. The insur-
ance covers about one-third. The
Etna and Phoenix will suffer most.
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A DepIorabIe Tragedy.

PACIFIC, Mo-, October 19.--The
Dephfander farm, near this city, was
the scene last evening of deplora-
BILE tragedy. Constant Dephfiander,
the oldest son in the family, became
demented some yeas ago, but, as he
was never violent, was allowed to
wander about thefarm at will Yes
terday evening he secured a revolver
and went towards an orchard,
whence his mother was returning
with basket of apples. He made
motion as if to assist her, but sud-
denly drew the revolver and shot her
in the head. He then placed the
weapon to his head and fired. Both
are expected to die.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1886-10-23

PARKERsBURG, w. VA, October
19.-At noon to-day Mr.. A. A. Cor
rell, a deaf mute, who is connected
with the Buchannon Banner, was
united in marriage to Miss Fanny
Thompson, who is also deaf Miss
Thompson is daughter of L. F.
Thompson, an old official of the Bal.
timore and Ohio Railroad. The
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Henry l.. Runner, of the Presbyter-
ian Church, who wrote the interro-
gatories and injunctions, to which
responses were given in the mute
language.