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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
ADOPTING A GRANDFATHER.
Daisy and Dannic's Pleasant Surprise TO
Their Mamma.

| Daisy and Dannie's Pleasant Surprise for
| Their Mamma.
.Oh, dear. whatever shall we dc
next?"
Two forlorn little faces were pressed
| against the window, as four blue eyes
| looked out at the snow, which was
having merry frolic all to itself,
playing mischievous pranks on those
who ventured out of doors, without
respect to age or person.
"Idon'tknow," said Daisy. thought
fully. We've played pussy wants a
corner and where's the thimble?'
and hide and seek and tit tat toe,
and mamma hasn't come yet. She
said she'd be here. sure, by the time
we'd played all the games. / s'pose
we might begin and play 'em all over
again, she added, soberly, flattening
her nose against the window-pane.
until even papa. who loved his little
daughter so dearly, would scarcely
have recognized that queerIooking
face as belonging to his Daisy.
Il don't want to play games l
want to 90 out and SNOWFALL" said
Dan. impatiently. Mrs Brown never
let's mamma come home when she
runs in just for a minute. /"
But you mustn't go out in the
snow, Dannie. Mamma said not"
..She meant you. Course girls can't
go without getting sick. Girls amt
big and stout like boys"
Dan stretched up to his full height
as he made this speech, and put on a
very wise expression.
I'm taller than you," cried Daisy,
Indignantly, with an angry sparkle in
her blue eyes.
That's all you know about it. +" said
DAN. "Who weighs the most? just
tell me that!''
you do" admitted Daisy. family.
sand we're both just of an age; but
Z m the tallest, anyhow"
You cheated. you know you did!''
retorted Dan.
And then an ominous silence fell
between the little brother and sister
who seldom quarreled with each
other.
Dan tried to whistle-he was just
learning how, and imagined he could
whistle any tune-but somehow the
whistle stuck in his throat, and his
lips forgot the proper quicker.
Daisy didn't even try to appear I'M
concerned; for how could she, with
the tell-tale tears filling her eyes and
running over, making damp little
s,>ot7 ~, bor onvo,,
Pretty soon Dan saw the bright tear
drops, and his conscience upbraided
him rs being the cause of his little
sisters grief.
daisy. don't ysu wish that some
body'd leave a baby Cd our door
stepP" he asked. suddenly. as though
nothing unpleasant had occurred.
"Oh. don't I. thought exclaimed
Daisy. with a sunshiny smile driving
the shadow from her face. One sweep
of her chubby hand across her eyes,
and all trace of tears had disappeared.
Il wouldn't he bit surprised if they
dill some time. and course we'd adopt
At if shey did. !"
''Of course we would" replied Dan,
decidedly. IF we found one there
when mamma was gone, we'd adopt it
ourselves.
'Oh, let's run an seer suggested
Daisy. eagerly.
Let's" agreed Dan.
And away the little ones scampe red
to examine the front door step; but
though they searched the entry, the
broad porch without and even went
SO far as to look under the steps. they
failed to find the baby 'in basket"
and were about abandoning their
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
A Narrow Escape

NEWARK. n. j.. Feb. S-The Summit ac-
commodation train, loaded with passen-
gers bound for business in New York, on
the Morris & Essex branch of the Lack.
awanna road, had a narrow escape from
being wrecked just west of the bridge
over the Passaic river, this morning, a
the Ogden street crossing. The third cal
of the train was caught on the left hand
side by freight car which was left too
near a switch. The passengers were
badly shaken up. One person, Mrs.
'Tooker, was cut severely about the face,
and suffered considerably from the shock.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16

| search in despair. when Dan brigns
ewes caught sight of little old man
| in the street who seemed to be dread
fully perplexed about something. ioi
he was standing quite STILL gazing
steadily at the number on the Iront
door of the next house
.Daisy,' said Dan, in a subdued
whisper, 1--WE haven't got grand
father anywhere"
mo- replied Daisy. with sigh.
..Babics are lots of bother; put
grandfathers are just splendid. re-
marked Dan.
.Tye always wanted grand
father" said Daisy. with a growing
interest
.'Then let's adopt him." said Dan,
quickly. s.Mamma'll be so glad when
she gets home"
Let's echoed Daisy.
The twins ran down the steps, hand.
in-hand, and Dannie accosted the lie
tie old man, who seemed to have lost
his way.
1--WE want you for grandfather.
he said. innocently-''me and Daisy
do"
The old man turned about quickly.
and the moment his eye fell upon the
small, animated faces, he exclaimed:
"Why. o-be-sure-to-be-sur you
DOR
He stopped and kissed them both.
Il don't see how you youngsters
knew me, though. Did your mother
send you out to fetch me inp''
oh, nor' replied Daisy. Its tic
be q surprise for mamma"
Sure enough, sure enough" said
the old man, merrily. he had a habit
of repeating his sentences, in order to
make them more emphatic. Il in
tend to surprise her. and that's how
came to get lost. 1t beats me how
any one can get their bearings in such
a tangle of streets and houses"
Now you're our grandpa, we must
be very good to you" said Dan. lead
ing the way to the front parlor. and
Offering the ':new grandfather" the
easiest chair.
exclaimed Mrs. Dimple, as she sud-
denly opened the outer door and en-
tered the hall. Haven't forbidden
you children to go in the parlor when
am awayp"
''Yes'm," said Daisy. meekly; ''but
we've adopted a grandfather. and"
adopted grandfather" inter-
rupted Mrs. Dimple. in Mortified tones.
as she stepped quickly to the parlor
dr. fn ft.on
helping himself to the parlor orna-
ments; but familiar form arose from
the great easy chair, and familiar
voice addressed her.
Ppm right down glad to see you.
Sarah. Such a time as l had to find
you. and may be I'd "a been hunting
for you now if these blessed children
hadn't known me. It's remark able,
Sarah. remarkable what memories
they must have! They never saw me
but once. and they could not have been
more than eight months old them"
s''Uncle Daniel. this is surprised
exclaimed Mrs. Dimple, in delight.
But surely the children did not know
you?"
Eyes they did, replied Uncle
Daniel, firmly.
And no power of argument could
shake his belief in ''those children's
remarkable memories" and if they
had not really found and adopted
grandfather, they had certainly dis
covered very nice old uncle, which
both Daisy and Dannie declared was
most as good as truly grand
father. Rose HartWick Thorpe. IN
Golden Daps.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
"A young mother at Pensacola. F

-Ayoung mother at Pensacola. Fla,
who is fond OF gossiplng with neigh
bors, and has not wealth enough 10
employ girl to look after her babe.
has contrived novel scheme for
keeping baby in its proper sphere dur
ing her absence. When she goes out
she places the little fellow in a washtub
and gives him his playthings, with
which ne plays, unable to get out un.
til his mother re turns.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
William II. Hills "a,

William II. Hills say Every
new acquaintance is worth a dollar 70
newspaper reporter. He may not be-
able to find any one who would give
him dollar for some of the men he
meets, but some day something hap.
pens, and then the reporter realizes
that it is worth a good deal more than
dollar to him to have some acuuaint-
ance with the man who knows all
about 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16

How bright the heavenly starr
are tonight, Mr. Sampson. "Ah.
yes, MISS Smith; but they are dim and
iusteriess compared with certain carth-
~ ones, he said. looking into her
eyes. And the wind" she went on.
now soft and low, as it gently moves
the chestnut trees."- Chicago TrS6,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. S.-The British
steamships Algitha, Captain Barwise,
Lufra, Captain Grimstead, and Darien,
Captain Mckee, all under charter to come
to PHILADELPHIA with iron ore for Messrs.
Naylor g. Co., of this city, are missing,
and the crews, numbering in all eighty
souls, are believed to have been lost.
Early in December the three vessels.
under charter, left the north of England
for Carthagena, where they were to have
loaded iron ore for Philadelphia, and
that is the last seen or heard of them.
At Llyods, in London, the vessels are
posted as missing. This is never
done until the last hopes have vanished,
so there is little hope for any of the crew.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
The Temperance People Heard From.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-Rev. Theo. L.
Cuyler, Hon. J. N. Stearns, W. I. Horna-
day and Rev. Jno. H. Newman, repre-
senting the National Temperance So-
ciety, submitted arguments before the
senate committee on foreign relations
Yesterday, in advocac of the suppression
of the wasteful and destr uctive ex@Jrta-
I'll OH of liquors to Africa. The geatiemen
urged upon Congress the Importance OK
taking steps to have amended the treaty
agreed upon at the Berlin confere nee OF
1885. so as to prohibit the expectation OF
rum 20 Africa free of duty. The gentle
men will be heard to-day by the House
sommittee ON alcoholic liquor traffic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
Chorus by Hoar, Hawley and Hiscock, while
the orator waltzes gracefully, etc.:

But spare Tobacco and Ruml
Rum is friend when Adversely racks;
1t makes the heart warmer and moves the
pulse quicker;
Always it tortures me when there's tax
Laid on that Primal Necess !ty-Liquor!
People can live without blankets or Jackets
Tax them and voters are dumb
Wherefore shout, amid Revenues rackets:
"Spare Tobacco and RAM
Chorus by Plat, Plumb and Palmer, while the,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-02-16
A TERRIBLE CRIME.

amos .. Smell, the Chicago MiIl;ona,ra.
Sno. 10 Death IN His Own House bv Rurp.
lars Whom He Had Discoyered Rsnsa.s,-
ny the fremises-No Present Clew tn
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20

The funeral of Phillip J. Rutter, ships
yoeman Of the u. S Ship Santee. who
died on Wednesday last took place this
morning from st Anne's Church, where
the funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. w. 8. Southgate rector. The
remains were followed to their last rest
ing place, on the government farm, oppo
site the Naval Academy, by detachment
of sailors and marines, the pail bearers
being his shipmates, and number of
friends and relations of the deceased. He
was buried with all the honors due his
rank. Mr. Rutter. had been in the servi
ce about thirty seven years. and at the
Naval Academy some twenty years. He
was held in the highest esteem by the
officers and men connected with the
Academy, aud had for some time filed
the po,ition of ships writer
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Weadlng Reccption.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry G. DeLson cele-
brated their wedding last night with :
grand reception at the residence Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs VIM
Cooper, On Holland street. where q mum
Der of friends of the happy couple as
sembled to extend their congratulations
The bride, a handsome hrunette. of pc
tite figure. was dressed in Henrietta cloth
closely fitted. trimmed in Metre ilk.
with ornaments. q bouquet of exquisite
rosebuds adjoining her b som. The groom
a tall. dark complexioned young man.
was dressed 10 full Prince Albert suit.
The happy couple never appeared to bel
Ter advantage. and their effort was to
make every one present feel as happy as
they were. They were the recipients of a
number of useful aud handsome presents.
which showed the popularity aud esteem
in which they were held by their many
friends. The reception continued until q
late hour, and was NEST enjoyable Of
fair. After the reception they were ten
dered serenade by members Of the Ma
val q cademy Band.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
For the Temperance Cause.

An interesting temperance meeting,
uAder the auspices of the "Woman's
Christian Temperance Association, of
Annapolis, was held last night at Wcs-
ley Chapel Rev. Daniel Medford presided
and after brief devotional exercises intro
duced the speaker, Mrs. Mex Kelley
Mrs Kelley is very fluent and persua-
sive speaker and possesses the quality
which most women speakers lack, she is
not lachrymose. She is lady of intelli-
gence and culture and has spent many
wears Of her life In behalf of the temper
ance cause. She said she had watched the
work in all its phases and believed that
some day it would triumph. But to-day, :
continued the speaker, "as much as 1t
pains me to say 1t, yet feel convinced OF
its truth. the liquor traffic has the govern
ment of this country by the throat. -
She cited several interesting incidents in
her experience and throughout her pleas
ant talk held her auditors en- raparte. -
Rev DIR Huntley dismissed the meeting
with the benediction.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20

I desire to inform the citizens of An
napolis and vicinity that ! have divided
the large lot OF second hand books. have
on hand on separate counters to sell at
different prices. On the five cent counter
will be found large collection OF school
books. On the ten cent counter | have
more advanced school books and books
of travel The other counters, ID, 20 and
Is cents contain miscellaneous books OF
larger size and in goad order Any Of the
books are worth more than double the
price charged. also have some old relics
In the book line which will be sold cheap
No trouble but pleasure TO show books.
Gone and look If yon don't buy q *.
Martin. SO Main street.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20

Some two weeks ago Mr.. @ w Moke.
OF Baltimore. removed lot Of furniture
in his dwelling house on farm recently
purchased by him near Rutland, i'm the
4th district, prior to bringing his family
A few days ago when the family came to
take possession of the dwelling, they
found that all of the furniture, together
with valuable wagon that had been left
on the premises had been carried of. Mr.
Moke at once procured . search warrant
and placed it in the hands of Sheriff
Crane. who deputized Mr.. Geo A Basil
to work up the case Yesterday Deputy
Sheriff Basil succeeded in tracing the
furniture and wagon to the premises of
Henry Carl. near Rutland where it had
been secreted. Carts family at first re-
fused to admit the officer, who was ac-
companied by Mr.. Moke, who had come
to identify his furniture, and were ex.
ceedingly wroth. The furniture was fully
identified by MIR. Mike as that taken from
his premises and also the wagon which
was found stripped of its running gear.
Carl was taken into custody and brought
to Annapolis, where be was lodged in jail
to await the cotton of the grand jury now
10 session. Carl has been in prison once
before for a similar offence
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Base Ban Notes.

ST. Johns College will play game of
base ball with Johns Hopkins Universe
ty on their grounds at Clifton near Balti-
more to morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
ST Johns team will be compos d of
Trenchard. catcher; Murphy. pitcher;
HYDE. Chew and Richie on the bases and
Fenwick. Ramsburg and Willes in the
field and Schoff at short stop. The team,
mpanied by large party of students
and admirers. will leave on the 6 40 a. m.
train on the Short inc r r to morrow
morning aud we extend to them our best
wishes and hopes for triumphant vic
tory. Special arrangements have been
made by which we will be able 10 give
the result of the game in our Issue to-
morrow evening.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20

The latest thing in town is the Jones
Arm-locked Bed Spring, manufactured by
IL. b. Myers, Calvert street, this city
This spring is comfortabl e, convenient.
durable and cheap. Price 81 so to S. The
terms will suit any fair minded person.
You can have ii put on your bed on trial
for several days; If not entirely satisfac
tory 1t will be removed promptly. Ihave
machine for making these springs at the
rate of two a minute. Any one who would
like their bed more comfortable, for rea
sonably small investment, should call at
onceaDd investigate itat the above place
or by addressing II. B. Myers, Annapolis,
will receive prompt attention.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Excursion 10 California.

Free sleeping car excursion to Califor-
MIA, Oregon and Colorado points will
leave May 18th from Delaware Avenue
depot, Wilmington, Del, via b & O.. ".
II at $40 P ~. Baltimore $50 Z. NJ;
Washington 0 as p. M. with only one
change Of cars at Kansas City. Fer fur
Their information and reservation of berths
apply to H. A. Miller, Passenger and
Ticket Agent. b. & o. II. r., Whining
ton, Del; to ID. Bride. Passenger Agent,
Central Building, Baltimore, Md, or to
nearest ticket agent, d. & o. r. r.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
.'EVA.''

A unsteady illustrated service COM
.piled from Uncle Toms Cabin" with
many beautiful songs selected from Sun
day school and church hymnals. This IN
teresting and very Impressive service viii
be given by Mr.. John Kitson. organist
aud number of the scholars of the Bap-
list Sunday school at Eastporf, WEDNESDAY
tie 26th inst, commencing at o clock r
ii. Proceeds are 10 aid In the erection
IL house Of worship. Admission, adults
90 cents, children 10 cents. Come ana
enjoy pleasant evening and help on .
good work.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20

DELTON-COOPER.-At the brides
residence, Holland street, Annapolis.
April 18Th. at 80 P. H.. by Rev. ..
Shannon. HENRY G D4LE0E and MISS
ARABRLI.A v. COOPER. both OF Anna
polls.
COOTFE-STEVENSON. AT the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Leturneau, the bride
grandmother, Compromise street, An
nnnolis. Dec. 22nd, 1887, By hev. >:
Shannon, aEoR8E @ aOOTEH and MISS
JufrA II SrBvnzs0ED both of AnnspO'
liz.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Circuit Court.

The Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
county convened this morning with their
Honors Judges Jones and Smith on the
bench. The damage suit case of Dove VS..
Butler, which was in progress when Court
adjourned yesterday was resumed this
morning and occupied the attention Of the
Court all day The case is being tried be
fore jury and number Of witnesses
have been summoned 1t is case 10
which damages is claimed by Dove for
being gored by vicious bull kept by the
defendant.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Tie Great Health Drink. Mali Phoso
pilates. Al a. Hearts Cigar Store
A Opportunity for the People Of Annap-

Am Opportunity for the People OF Annap-
oils.
In Baltimore one or the most RAPIDLY grow
ing entorrrises If the isst rev years. and one
Of the most appreciated as well has been the
instaliment lsusi eSs. Its great advantage
and benefits especially to the medium aud
merry pc sple in ordinary circumstances were
compelled uo.do withouEa great many neces-
sary comforts OF life; thai Is. their houses
were scantisy furnished. and only because
they could not 1t any time raise sufficient
cash money to properly furnish them. What
little furniture they had. was OF the poorest
bic appearance. or gave any satisfaction, Now
on the Installment Plan any honest person. no
matter what his or her circumstances are. no
matter how poor OF how rich. can get anything
In the way OF furniture. Carpets. stoves. ke-
frigerators. Crockery. Baby Carriages. Parior
Organs. ETC.. in fact any or everything neces-
sary to furnish the home complete from cellar
TO attic.-they can get all these by simply pay
ing small amount cash down and the balance
on small monthly payments. which are made
to suit their circumstances and are always
made so low that the money will hardly be
missed tn plan has become SO popular in
all the larger cities that over two-thirds OF all
the people now purchase their household goods
that way:-in fact all excepting the extreme
wealthy classes. Now the People OF Annapo-
lls never have had this opportunity offered
them. so the Peoples InstAllment Company.
liz and 1l9x ". Howard Street. between
Fayette ami Lexington SITS, Baltimore the
largest and best conducted and most reliable
to allow any resident Of Annapolis or imme-
daIe vicinity. the same adj antage as the peo-
pie of BarImore now .enjoy:-that is "a. sell
| them anything which they may desire to have
en- the Insta ment Plaut at lowest cash prices
and make terms of payments low enough 10
| suit any ones convenience. This House not
only sells everything in the way OF Furniture
Carpets, stoves. Refrigerators, Baby arriages
| Crockery. Cutlery, House Furnishing Goods
| Parlor Organs. etc, bur also carries a com
| piete stock of Silks. Velvets. Foreign aud DO
nestle Dress Goods Ladies Cloaks and Wraps
| Millinery, Gents. Youths Boys and Childrens
| Cl5thing, shoes, Hats. Watches, Jewelry. etc.
| in fact they are general ouIfitters and are the
only itouse in Baltimore where wearing APP
parel as we'll as furniture too, can be bought
| on the InstallEent Plan at Cash Prices and
very easy terms OF p 'yment. This House viii
always be glad TO hay Q the people OF Annapo-
| las call on them whether they intend purchas
| ing or not. will he glad to have them lo0i
through their immense Warehouse and ge
| full particulars regarding terms, etc. Any
information desired by mail will be prompt,
furnished. = IL On
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Rnn Him OYerhnnrd.

John Them, hard on board the tug
boat Dupont, OF Baltimore, appeared be-
fore Justice Gassaway last evening in q
dripping wet condition, and charged the
Captain of the tug with having run him
overheard with pick axe The charge
not being sustained, the Captain was dis.
charged, and THEM was cared for in Jail
during the night 1t Is said til THEM
jumped overheard of his own accord and
swan ashore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Water for the Curtis Bay Refinery

The gentlemen who are interested In
the Curtis Bay sugar refinery have made
INQUIRIES concerning the method of get
ting the city water supply at the proposed
site, and Water Engineer Martin has been
considering the matter It has been sug-
gested that the Patapsco river could be
tapped near the b. & O. road and carried
down the Anne Arundel ravine about five
miles to the Curtis Bay. Otherwise city
pipes would have to cross the river, max
ing difficult engineering scheme.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
Personal Mention.

.R. F. Foster, who represents Prof.
|sae. the teacher of physiological
|1y, was in the city yesterday, and
Mr.. James W. Owens called on a
Ter Of our citizens interested in edu
bal ana literary pursuits with view
|hblishing class here. The pros
| Of establishing = class are good, as
Eputation Of Prof Loisette has gone
i him with such high endorsements
|ecome matter of general interest
/. w. G. Herbert aud wife, of Balti.
have been the guests of Mr.. and
I'd. o. Parlett for several days.
u Sophie Worthington, OF Baltimore
guest of her brother, DR.. Worth
.,
3 Copper, of Baltimore. IL the guest
IS Mamie Gessner, Annapolis.
! IS Lena Wolfes Of the Sixth Grade
we'd the Taylor medal to day for the
hg week, having obtained the high
IA average in her class for the week
b April 90.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-04-20
A Risky Business.

A young man desiring TO hasten on an
early morning fire yesterday, resorted to
the old plan of pouring coal oil on the
smou dering fire, when he was suddenly
checked In the attempt by friend who
happened to be near by. Thus il is that
many horrible accidents occur by the
thoughtless, notwithstanding the repeated
warning that is given.