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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
Stylish Gloves for Early Winter.

The novelties in gloves are colors
dear to the heart of all French women,
namely, all delicate tints of dove gray,
pearl and mauve. These many import
ers offer in preference to the long-fav-
ored tan and beige shades. The latter.
however, are still highly popular with q
large class of best-dressed women and
the new autumn tints in these begin
with a pale chamois, dark ecru and a
yellow russell for deeper tints. Of the
novel colors for shopping and street
wear generally are handsome shades in
golden brown, chestnut, mahogany and
cur color. Evening gloves are of I'M
dressed kid chiefly, and show exquisite
tints in Persian lilac, pearl, tea rose,
cameo, flesh, Towering almond, maize
and palest canary color. Gloves are
still exceedingly long for evening wear,
and medium in length for street uses.
Although the glove in promenade dress
is still drawn on above the sleeve. the
fashion is not so generally followed as
formerly.-M y. Post
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
PATENT-R!GHT SHARKS.

A Scheme by Which Millions Have Been
Drawn From American Farmers.
The exceeding ingenuity of some of
the patent-right sharks is exemplifed in
recent case in which the writer is in
terested, and which goes to show how a
farmer may be put to great cost and
most intolerable trouble and annoyance
without any reason or excuse. Some
years ago water was brought from
and the dwelling-house in pipes, to
which pumps were attached. These
springs were from fifty to one hundred
and fifty feet from the buildings and
several feet below them. The pipes
were laid in trenches dug in the ground.
A pump was also fitted to rain-water
cistern at one corner of the barn. Very
soon after these pumps were in opera
ton Il claim was made by printed circu-
lar Tor thirty dollars for patent right
on three driven wells. The claim was
ignored and no not ce taken
of it until it had been re-
peated several times, when the
liability was repudiated and the circum-
stances were explained. Recently an
torney demanding $3.50 with threat to
sue in default of payment and to ask the
court treble the amount and the costs
besides. Again the circumstances were
explained, and there the matter rests.
From the experience of other farmers
under similar circumstances, 1t is proba-
bic that unless this outrageous demand
is paid, a costly suit in the United States
will h, nd
defense is perfect, and no driven well,
or any well has ever been used, the total
costs will exceed the demand several
times, and there will be no remedy
against the alleged owner of the patent
right. Thousands of farmers have paid
the $40 claimed as the fee tor this in
iquitous patent rather than be put to
fifty times the cost for defending them
selves, and millions of dollars have thus
been drawn from the public.-N Y
Times
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
HOW 1T is WORKED.
The Big Diamonds Which Blaze on Hote
Clerks Shirt Fronts.

The Big Diamonds Which Blaze on Hotel
Clerks Shirt Fronts.
"People get off a great many very
ancient jokes about the big diamonds
worn by hotel clerks" remarked a
salesman at the Hotel Anderson, last
night, ''and as a result most perso ms
have gotten the idea into their hea DIS
that those same diamonds are nothing
but chunks of paste"
''Do you wish the great reading pub
lie to infer that they are anything elsep"
II do just that. Most of the diamonds
worn by hotel clerks are genuine. Only
last week, while was at Atlantic City,
/ saw hotel clerk from whose breast
one of the largest and purest diamonds
I ever saw glittered. But, of course, he
didn't pay for it, and to tell the truth il
didn't belong to him.
1T didn't belong to himp"
mo, my dear boy, it didn't He was
wearing it for an advertisements A
great many jewelry firms advertise their
goods in just that way. Almost any
watering place you may go to you win
see the hotel clerks blazing with dia-
monds that will make your eyes bulge
out. It's good dodge for the jeweler,
and it pleases the clerk"
'iBut how Is the jeweler benefitedp"
'.Well, it doesn't cost any thing to let
clerk wear diamond few months,
and during that time rich visitors are
sure to inquire about the stone, ask
where it was purchased. and SO on. The
clerk, Of course, tells what house 1t came
from, recommends tho visitor to 20
there, and often gives him card of in
PRODUCTION to tho proprietor. Seea"--
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
FRENCH PAWN-SHOPS.
The "Monts de Piete" Established Mar
Years Ago in France.

The "Monts de Piete" Established Many
Years Ago in France.
Outside of the national institution
wn-broking is prohibited in France.
A man was recently caught who car
ried on successful business by buying
up pawn tickets, and he will in due
course be punished.
The pawnshop is an ancient institu-
ton. As early as 1893 one was estab-
lished at Llege.
In the year 1909 several establish
ments called Monti di Pieta were
started in Italy under the care and
protection of the church, in opposition
to the Jews, who even at this remote
period seem to have embarked in the
old clothes and money-lending bust
! ness.
All the early Mont di Pieta were
connected with churches or hospitals,
and were species of charitable banks
which charged no interest.
In 1889 the Lombards began to run
pawnshops in opposition to the Jews,
! in Lombardy and in Holland; but from
| the presence of the jew and the three
| brass balls in the same house it would
seem that the two had amalgamated
! at some period in their history.
The Monte di Pieta was long of be-
ing established in France. chiefly owing
| to the oppression of M. De La
| Reynie, chief of the police in
Paris. Numerous projects were
put forward during the sixteenth
and seventeenth centuries. but
they fell through, though Colbert and
other prominent statesmen favored
| them. In 1705 the Council of Finance
declared it would be to the "Glory of
God, the service of the state and the
public interest were Monts de Pete
Established. Necker took the same
| view, and protested against the conduct
| of avaricious Jews and others who
practiced on the cupidity of the public
| and successfully fieeced them.
1t was not until December, 1777, that
Louis XIV. sanctioned the Monts de
Pete. Soon after this the first was
opened at Paris. 1t was under the
charge of the chief of police and four
administrators of the general hospital.
The rate of interest charged was 81 and
Al per cent. The concern was a ire
mendous success. In the year 1888
there were 100000 different articles
| pawned.
At the time of the revolution the
Mont de Piete was suppressed on the
ground that. it was a monopoly, and
Immediately the Jews and the Lom-
bards stepped in and carried on flour
ishing business.
The republic, considering the condi-
ton of things ''intolerable," re-estab-
lished the Mont de Piete after five
years. and with slight changes now and
then in the administration, it has con-
tinued ever since with increasing sue.
cess Cincinnati Enquirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
The Ill-Fated Boat.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 6.-The steamer La
Siascotte was about tine latest addition
soth water craft running to and from
sSt. Louis. She was built at Evansville,
Ind, this season by Evansville parties at
a cost of about $50, 900 for packet trade
between ST Louis and Cape Girardeau.
The steamer made tri-weekly trips be-
tween st. Louis and the Cape and had a
very large business, plenty of freight and
passengers being carried on each trip.
captain Thompson had charge with the
usual sized crew. The boat was consid-
cred very fast and made the trip to and
from Cape Girardeau in excellent time.
The arrival of the steamer in the city
was generally announced by dschaIging
a cannon carried on the boat. On Sunday
evening last about ten O'Clock the report
of the cannon led many people to believe
that there was an explosion on the river,
and many people hurried to the levee
only to find that the La Mascotte had ar.
rived. The steamer LETT st. Louis on
Monday afternoon at four O'Clock.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
PiTH AND POINT.

DO not be discouraged because you
discover that you are not man %
penius. An eminent scientist declares
that genius is a form ofepilepsy. -1e1aS
Sittings.
1t is only the abstract mother-n
law who is ioked about The concrete
fiesh-and- blood mother-in-law ISM
matter for testing or any sort OF trifilng
with.-Bostou Record.
-..Only twentyP'' ''Yes." she ex-
nlained George made me promise
when we were married that l Wouiq
never change. was twenty tnen' anu
mean to keep my promise. ~ l.
Telegram.
81 hate that man, exclaimed Mrs.
Uppercea, I'D like to make ms me
miserable!' ..Tell you what, = said her
husband warmly, s.rll send the villain
an invitation to your musicale. wen
torture him. --Burdette.
An American millionaire. who was
looking at level tract of land which ne
had lust bought at an eXtravagant price,
said to the agent who had sold 1T to NM
81 do admire rich green fiat. !" 80
do l." significantly replied the agent
N j. Post.
-Minks-Yes, I am feeling mser-
ably, and really can't afford to hire a
doctor. Winks- Why don't you try
my plan? It's founded on the direc-
tons always given by doctors. Mnks-
Eth! What is that? Winks-I do every
thing l don't want to.-Omdhd Wo'dd.
-She-James, do you know you put
three buttons on the plate in church to-
day? He-Yes, l knew what 1 was
about She-James, perhaps you don
know that bought those buttons yes
terday for my new dress and paid fifty
cents apiece for them. Wilmington
Star.
-..My DEAR said Concord lady to
her husband, ''if you do not make
haste we shall be late to the School OF
Philosophy. Aren't you nearly ready?".
81 will be ready" replied the husband.
who is not much of philosopher. lust
as soon as I can find my chestnut bell. ;,
-s.Why don't you bring your friend
around to the house, Mr.. FeatherlyP"
inquired Bobby, as that young man
seated himself in the parlor. 81 have a
good many friends, Bobby replied
Featherly. indulgently. (Which friend
do you meane'' John Barleycorn.
Pa says you are great friend of his"
N Y Sam.
-Bagley-Going fishing to-day? De
Baggs-No, sir. Too much business to
attend to. Every well, I'll think OF
you when I'm sitting on the shady bank
hauling in the two-pound beauties.
That's right, do. And when you stop
at the market on the way home, Just
buy me string, too. That's good
fellow. -PhiLadelpbid Call.
Bobby was awake when his mother
came home from the party at midnight.
''Did you say your prayers to nurse,
Bobby" she asked, '.oefore you went
to bed?" ''No, mamma, 1 forgot it.
ssWell, you had better come and say them
to me now "What," said Bobby, in
drowsy astonishment, ''does God stay
up all night?" Chicago Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
QUAKER MARRIAGES.

How They Were Conducted in the Early
Days of the Society of Friends.
Before the Quakers could marry-that
is, and remain in the society-the par
ties were required to attend a meeting
and publicly announce their intention of
being welded. A committee was then
appointed, which Instituted inquiries to
discover, among other things, whether
the man was in position to marry,
and whether he was free from the claims
of any earlier affection. They also in
quired into the state of his health, and
whether his relations had any obiec-
ton to his marrying, and if not. if they
saw reason 10 object to the wife he had
chosen. A committee of women made
similar inquiries regarding the girl, and
were very particular in examining
whether she had ever flirted unwisely or
otherwise misconducted herself. That
the young couple had not sufficient
means to marry upon was not cons d.
cred in itself an insuperable bar, for the
society, not having the fear of Nautilus
before it's eyes, had fund from which
grants could be made toward furnishing.
In very early times the parties were eX-
pected to be accompanied by their
parents, or at least to bring duly signed
and witnessed assents from them, when
they attended to announce their inten-
ton of getting married, out this was
soon given up.
On a date fixed, the parties were re-
quired to stand another meeting, when,
after they had stated they We're ST. in
the same mind, and if the commit
tees of inquiry had reported favorably,
permiss on to marry was formally given,
and Il day for the nuptials fixed.
There was no approach to formal
ceremony at the wedding. Alter
period of worship-generaliy silent-the
engaged pair stood up and took each
other for better or worse: a certificate
recording the fact was then read and
signed by number of witnesses, never
less than twelve; then perhaps a few
friends might be moved to speak, but if
not, silent worship was resumed as
calmly as if nothing of importance had
just taken place.
pressing on his followers the importance
registered, for very early in the history
of the society an event occurred which
showed the necessity for these details.
In England, unless the parents have
married according to law, the children
are, as every one knows, illegitimate.
The primitive Quakers were in rather
an awkward fix, for their consciences
would not allow them to be married at
church, and there was in those days no
by-way to matrimony via a registrars
Office. From about the year 1850 they
had taken each other in the manner de-
Scribed and lest questions should arise,
they had been studious that the certifi-
Gates should be largely signed. Some
and frequently bear the signatures OF
thirty or more witnesses. Still, the
validity of the ceremony was constantly
denied. The legality of these marriages
was set at rest forever in 1862 by case
tried at Nottingham. London Society.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
FEARFUL CALAMITY.

a Large Number of Lives Lost by the FIX
plosion of the Boilers of the New Missis-
sippi River steamer La Mascotie-Partial
List of the Victims and the Saved.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo-, Oct. Gone of
the most terrible disasters which has &C.
CURED on the river for many years took
place at twelve O'Clock yesterday at
Crswford's, q place twenty-five miles
above here. The steamer La Mascotte,
Captain j. B. Thompson, exploded
her boilers at that point, causing her
total loss and destroying many lives.
The full list cannot yet be obtained, per-
haps never will be, as the register was
lost, but it is known that from eighteen
to twenty-five lives have been lost, list
of the victims, as near as obtainable, ap-
pearing below.
The news of the frightful affair reached
here at five O'Clock yesterday evening, on
C. S. Ebaugh, which brought down
thirty-fve persons, including the re-
mainder of the crew of the La Mascotte.
The scene here when the news spread
among the people was one of the widest
confusion. In the excitement it was
some time before an intelligent under
standing could be arrived at, but the
active sympathy of the people soon took
shape and the dead and wounded were
tenderiy renewed and cared for.
THE DEAD.
Following /, 4 list of the victims as
far as obtainable at this writing:
Judge William Hagar and wife, of this
county.
Miss Krefeer, OF this city, daughter of
Christ Kreger.
II Nhaalor and
children, of this city.
Fritz Lind, son of Theobald Lind OF
this city.
Charles Ansel, colored.
Both chambermaids, names not men.
toned.
One lady, name unknown, and two emil
dren.
The bodies of the three last mentioned
and one of the chambermaIds were re-
covered aud brought down by the Eagle.
j. II. Perkins, first clerk, Miss Julia
Rabich of this city and first engineer
Porter.
Out of twenty-four of the crew four
teen are known to be saved.
1t is now estimated that between
eighteen and twenty-five persons have
been lost.
WOUNDED AND RESCUED.
The following is a partial list of the
badly wounded:
Miss Lena Buebrmann, daughter of the
late Geo. Buehrmann, of this city, not
dangerously.
Lon Adams. first mate, badly injured.
Several persons unknown are more or
less dangerously wounded.
Among those known to be saved are
Captain j. B. Thompson; Harry Lourey,
steward; Jas. A. Donohoe, pilot, and his
partner; J. j. Hanlon, second clerk, and
ID. c. Mantz, second engineer.
Captain Ebaugh says his boat was in
sight and he rendered assistance as soon
as possible, and rescued some thirty five
persons, including the crew of the La
lMascotte. He thinks there were others
saved and cared for by the people on the
shore. 1t is impossible to get the exact
condition of the sufferers, owing to the in.
tense excitement. Pilot Donohue says
the La Mascotte burned to the waters
edge, f1oated down and lodged at the
shore one mile below Williams Landing.
Acting Coroner William Paar will pro.
coed at oace to hold an inquest on the
bodies of the dead.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
An Insane Prisoners Frenzy.

CLEVELAND, o., Oct. SIS. Camp, a
prisoner in the county Jail became vio-
iently insane and attacked Turnkey Kelley
in the corridor of the jail yesterday after
noon Kelley grappled with him, and
securing assistance, placed the leather
was caused by a preconcer,ed plan of
some prisoners, who told him that his
wife intended to leave the city and aban-
don him. A note to this effect was writ
ten and given him. In q little while he
began 10 rave, aud his frenzy eliminated
in the attack upon Kelley.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
just About as He Expected.

An old colored man of Wingo. Ky.
has procured some one to write letter
for him to one of his friends in Tennes-
see. In due course of time he expected
an answer to his letter and made fire.
quent inquiries of the postmaster. One
day old Uncle Lucas looked in as usual,
and was told by the postmaster that a
letter had come for him, but 1t was a
dead letter. The old darkey's face
changed to sad expression as he
slapped his hands together and ex-
claimed: "Just about as 'spected;
some of them would be dead when
heard from Them Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
Grand Army Day i'm Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Oct. 5.-To-day's
celebration of Grand Army Day was par
ficipated in by almost every Post in
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and
West Virginia. Faultless weather added
greatly to the pleasure of the occasion,
rendering the parade and street decora-
tions the most imposing ever witnessed
in this city. The city is thronged with
visitors. About six thousand veterans
participated in the parade, marching
through the principal streets of the cities
OF Pittsburgh and Allegheny. number
of camp.fires, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, etc.,
are on the programme for tonight and
tomorrow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
-Menhaden fisher,y,en. off Brid,

-Menhaden fishermen, off Bridge
port. Conn, saw what they supposed
was ripple from a big school OF men,
haden. They surrounded the school
with nets and captured what proved to
be five thousand pounds of blue fish,
one of the largest hauls of the kind on
record. -Hartford Courant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14
Bismarck's GratefulnesS.

Bismarck is not ungrateful. The
other day, on going from Berlin to
Babelsberg to see the Kaiser, he found
he had lost the large lead-pencil he al
ways carries in his pocket. He asked
the conductor if he could lend him a
pencil, but the conductor had none.
An assistant, after fumbling in his
pockets. found a fragment of pencil
about an inch long which he handed to
the Chancellor. The following day a
servant of Bismark's appeared at the
depot and handed the assistant an ele-
CANT silver pencil bearing the date Of
the preceding day.-N. Y. Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1886-10-14

"A large number of Americans are
making a pilgrimage to Egypt this
year.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-18
After sixteen Years.

"95, NeSgate Street, Worksop, Motifs,
"December Goth, 1883.
"Gentlemen,-It is with the greatest
Of pleasure | accord my testimony as to
the efficacy of Mother Seigel's Syrup.
Ny wife, who has suffered from acute
Dyspepsia for over sixteen years, is now
perfectly better through the sole help
of your Syrup | have sent pounds in
medicines from doctors-in fact, be-
gan TO think she was incurable, until
your marvellous medicine was tried.
remain, yours, thankfully.
ALFRED FORD"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-18
After several Years.

''stoke Ferry, January 9th, 1884.
"Gentlemen,-I have used Siegel's
Syrup for several years, and have found
ii most etiicaciOus remedy for Liver
complaints and general debility, and |
always keep some by me, and cannot
speak too highly IN its praise i re.
main, yours truly, Harriet King"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-18
WANTED,

A GOOD, sober, reliable, steady man,
n one used to the county. TO take
care of horses, milk few COWS, and at.
tend to grounds at y private residence
on Maui. None need apply unless fully
able to meet the above requirements.
Wages, $25 month, board and lodging.
Apply to j. r. WISEMAN,
3I4 Gen'l Business Agent.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1886-05-18
After Many Years.
"Whittle.le.W Woods, near Chorle

WhittIe.Ie.W foods, near ChOTIey,
"December 26, 1883.
"Dear Sir,-hiotber Seigels medicine
sells exceeding well with us, ali that try
it speak highly in its favor. We had a
case of young lady that had been trou.
bled many years with pains after eating.
She tells MS that the pains were entirely
taken away after "A few doses OF your
medlcinc.-Yours truly, L. PEEL"
, 1886-10-21
The Public school.

Ibis school is not conducted as au in-
Urinary for feeble minded children,
though such, were any to apply, would
receive the klndest attention and the
fullest assistance till they could be better
provided for. 1t is not kept, or should
not pe, to occupy such spare time as
children may have after running errauds
anu doing chores that might lie attended
70 before and after school, or on Satur
days-though the greatest consideration
and respect Is felt for and Will be shown
to those pupils who are helpful about
home affairs.
Nor Is this school to be kept, If We can
help II, as a pleasurable resort, a con-
Venlent place for youthful gossip and
couftshlp-though it is hoped that the
school may never be found unpleasant
Tor any earnest student, nor uufriendIy
to reasonable amount OF social eniov-
ment among schoolmates.
This school is run, or it is sought to
be run, on strictly business principles.
1t means work, not play-steady, persist
nnt effort, with teachers not to compel,
out 10 assist and direct effort. 1t is a
workshop, factory, if you please. Time
from a. N. to D. M, with an bour's
noonlnS-not 10 hours, nor 8 hours. but
b, only. There is room for all BOYS and
girls who mean business Luafng not
allowed III or about the premises.
, 1886-10-21
lFrom YesterdAxa Dailyl

Our Dan Swerdflger went to Orcas
island today.
Mr.. James McCurdy of San Juan
county is in town.
The Boss 5-cent cigar-"P Plantation
Home"-at City Cigar Store,
Frank Clapp, the Dungeness merchant,
arrived thIs morning aud went up the
Sound.
Messrs- Dodd, Teele, Sheehsn, and
others, democratic candidates, went to
Ludlow yesterday, where they had a
meeting last evening.
On the Dispatch today from Clallam
were: VIM. Payne, candidate for the
legislature; Mr.. Clapp and wife, Miss
Ainna Thompson and others.
We have two excellent poems from d
new contributor, that will appear in
print this week, and our literary critics
can have an opportunity to exercise
their talent.
lie &2dU- m..'ii obs 20 dele te
Voorhees, for bis attention to it and to