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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
NUMBER 81. At Low PRICES

dustry in America wildly illustrates thi
/ conclusion. A population still very spars,
Is for the most part engaged in gathering
| where 1t has not sown. Any man with few
dollars and strong pair of arms can win fal
i greater rewards from the cheap and fertile
SOIL OF the States than he could possibly OBJ.
/ tain by the same amount of effort In Europe
| His wages are high because the grade o,
comfort to be obtained from the land by a
little labor is high, and the artisans wages
| must follow suit ii the immigrant is to be
tempted from the fed into the workshop.
But the politicians would have rs believe
| that American labor owes its prosperity to
| taxation; in other words.that be immigrant
| comes seeking to enjoy, not the rich prizes
with which the untouched earth rewards his
toll. but the blessings that flow from a pros
hibitlve tariff, which adds an average 43 per
cent. to the cost of every human requirement
except food.''
Mr.. Pidgeon then goes OH to show
that American ingenuity and industry
can and do produce good and cheap re-
suits, even with the burden of our tar
1ff, and with extremely high wages,
and that, to take one instance, we are
able, Notwithstanding our tariff, and
notwithstanding very high rate of
wages, to compete successfully with
England IN the importan Mt manufacture
OF agricultural! implements. In like
manner. and in support of the same
view, M. Emile Chevaiier concludes,
after examining the course of prices
and wages in England, France, Germ
any, the United States. Australia, and
other civilized countries, that whilst
during the century the prices of all
manu- eactured articles. and latterly of
agricultural produce also, have fallen,
the money wages of the workmen en-
gagged in producing them have risen
largely; and the purchasing power of
those money wages has risen more
largely still. He also comes to this
conclusion, that although money wages
are higher in the United States and in
Australia than in Europe, wages are
higher in England than in any other
European country, whilst the prices of
all things manufactured or imported
are lower in England than in any otl.er
Unless these facts and data can be
disproved. they demonstrat te conlusive-
~ the fallacy that protective duties
have anything whatever to do with |
high wages.
ITO be continued.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
The Bright Side.

Count up the joys and not the pains;
Think not of losses. hut of gains;
Keep the clouds back; gaze at the sun:
Thus life will smoothly with you run.
Our gifts are more than all our blows,
And what is best we know God knows
And he will send his blessings down,
Some veiled, but all will hide crown.
If we could know the meaning grand
In tears that come by Gods command,
Then sweetly should we take the cross,
And count as gain what seems loss.
Only let us wait and pray,
When out of night will come the day;
And pearls long hid from human sight
Will crown our brow with holy light.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
CHURCHES:

M. e. CHURCH, Cor. Reynolds and
Mountain Streets, W.T.. NEFF, Pastor. Res.
idence: Ironton. Services every Sabbath al
IL A. NJ. and 80 p. NJ. Sunday School 9:3t
A. NJ. Prayer Meeting Thursday evening
Glass Meeting Sunday afternoon at O'Clock
AT Graniteville, I'd and 4th Sundays at 7:3(
p. NJ. Ladies' Prayer Meeting Thursday
P. NJ.
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Cor. Rey.
nolds and Knob Streets Ironton. ID. A. Will.
SON, Pastor. Services every Sabbath at IL A
NJ. and 7 p. NJ, except the 9TH Sabbath A NJ
and 1st and Sd Sabbaths P. NJ, which arc
given to Graniteville. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at 7:30 P. NJ. Sabbath School at 9:3(
A. NJ.
ST. PAUL's EPISCOPAL CHURCH,
Cor. Reynolds and Knob Streets, Ironton.
CHAs. G.DAvIs, Rector. Services second and
fourth Sundays each month, at IL A. NJ. and
7:30 P. NJ. Sunday School 9:30A.M. First
Sunday, services at De Soto; Third Sun
day, services at Crystal City.
BAPTIST CHURCH, Madison street,
near Knob street.
NJ. E. CHURCH, SOUTH, Fort Hill,
between Ironton and Arcadia. 81. CLAY
FLEENOR, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH, Arcadia College
and Pilot Knob. A. G. HAPPE, Pastor, p. t..
High Mass and Sermon at Arcadia College
every Sunday at O'Clock A. NJ. Vespers and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at
O'Clock p. NJ. Mass and Sermon at Pilot
Knob Catholic Church at 1890 O'Clock A. NJ.
Sunday School for children at 1 80 O'Clock p.
n.
LUTHERAN CHURCH, Pilot Knob.
Rev. ROBERT SMUCKAL, Pastor.
A. NJ. E. CHURCH, Corner shepherd
and Washington streets, Ironton. A. ABB
ANATHY, pastor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY IRON COUNTY
COURTS:

Il l.
CIRCUIT COURT is held on tn,
Fourth Monday in April and October.
COUNTY COURT convenes on the
First Monday of March, June, Septembel
and December.
PROBATE COURT is held on the FRS
Monday in February, May, August and No
vember.
OFFICERS:
A. W. HoLLoMAN, Presiding Judge Coun.
ty Court.
JOS. G.. GARRISON. County Judge, South
em District.
II. j. HILL, County Judge, Western Dis.
triet.
j. S. JORDAN, Prosecuting Attorney.
s. E. BUFORD, Collector.
w. A. FLETCHER, County Clerk.
Jos. HUFF, Circuit Clerk.
FRANZ DINGER, Probate Judge.
WM. Ill. WHITwORTH, Treasurer.
i. w. WHITwoRTH, Sheriff.
s. p. REYBURN, Assessor.
w. N. GREGORY, Coroner.
j. t. AXE, Public Administrator.
a. w. HOLLOMAN, Surveyor.
j. b. SCOTT, School Commissioner.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
Official Directory.

U. s. SENATOR'S:
HON. f. NJ. CoCKRELL, Warrensburg.
Hon. GEO. G.. VEST, Kansas City.
MEMBER OF CONGRESS:
Hon. MARTIN l.. CLARDY, Tenth District
DE Lassus, Mo.
L u. s. LAND OFFICE JACOB T. AXE
.fRegister; WM. Il. EDGAR, Receiyer-Iron-
= ton, Mo.
STATE SENATOR:
Hon. J. PERRY JOHNSON, Twenty-fourth
s.strict, Fredericktown.
REPREsENTATIvE-Iron County-W. T
CROCKER, Goodwater.
JOHN L. THOMAS, Judge Twenty Sixth
Circuit, De Soto, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
ARCADIA COLLEGE
HCEDEWT
Eg3 or THE
UrSuline Sisters

The system of education pursued in thi:
institution is designed to develop the moral
intellectual and physical powers of the pu.
pills; to make them refined, accomplished
and useful members of society.
Pupils of all denominations are equally re-
ceiyed-all interference with their convictions
being carefully avoided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-03-01
TT E r M S.:

Z X M o:---
Board, Washing of Clothes, Tuition in Eng.
lish, and all kinds of Useful and Orna
mental Needle Work, per Session of Five
Months, are 0.0G-payable in advance.
Language, Drawing and Painting can be
had by applying as below.
Attached to the Convent, and totally sepa-
rated from the boarding school, is
SGLGCT DIZZY SCHOOL
in which the usual branches of sound and
practical education are carefully impaired.
Terms in the Day School will be, for the
present, One Dollar per Month.
In the Day School boys Fourteen Years OF
Age and Under aUiU be ReceiUed.
Prospectuses, and other Information, may
be had by applying, in person or by letter, to
MOTHER MARIAN, Superioress
OF the Convent of the Ursuline Sisters Arcadia Iron
County,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
Giving His Reasons for VOfin" FOR
Lamar.

WASHINGTON, February Ex-senator
Stanford. of California, has written the
following letter 70 constituent who
asked his reasons for voting for the coll
frmation of Mr.. Lamar as Justice OF The
United States Supreme Court.
Your letter asking my reason for
voting for L tmar received. l voted for
him because l considered him one Of the
best men in the South ior the place. He
is in my Judgment Il broad, liberal mind
ed man, of a great deal OF learning. He
was professor of law in the University in
Mississippi. think he is Il thoroughly
converted UmiomiSt. and lo not think
it wise to reject any one on the ground
alone that they We're engaged III the
late rebellion. think that we want to
be one people, politically and socially.
Gen. Grant expressed the idea when he
said: Let us have peace
''Lamar'S loyalty and integrity to the
Union was passed upon most conclusive
ly when both houses of Congress pro-
vided for the succession 10 the PrrsiIcn-
cy and made him an heir, only few re-
moves from the Presidency. l am re-
luctant to find myself not in harmony
with all the Republican Senators, but it
was case, so far As my action was con-
cerned, entirely for my own Judgment
and conscience. and voted according
ly.'
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
MT, TABOR DOTS.

An infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W.
Bowers died January 18th, aged two
weeks.
Rev. J. A. Sigh is putting new pal
ings around his yard, which improves
its appearance very much.
Several of our neighbors are "court-
ing" this week.
The farmers are about done sowing
spring oats and have commenced
turning stubble.
There will be meeting Of the Mt.
Tabor Farmers Club Friday evening,
Febr uary 10th, to make arrangements
to get guano. These farmers all pay
cash for their guano, and by going H.
to club they get it very cheap.
Mr.. w. P. Counts contemplates 60
ing to Columbia to clerk for the welt
known firm of p. H. Haltiwanger.
We regret very Hitch to lose frlehd
Walter; but in our loss it will be CO.
lumbia's gain.
Rev. Prof. A. P. Boland has organ
lied large singing class at st. Johns
church. He will meet his class every
Friday and Saturday.
Messrs. f. L. Hendrix and J. !:'rr
Stockman will go to Augusta t
week to purchase gin preparat' :;
fall use.
Mr.. NJ. W. Bedenbaugh and y,
of the Zion church community. y led
this community last Saturday and
Sunday, the guests Of Mrs. Derrick, the
mother Of Mrs. Bedenbaugh.
There has been some lively times in
this community the past few weeks,
marriages and sere nades being the Oh
der of the day and night. The boys
say they had some lively times, but
reports say that at the last serenade
thev cot a little the worst of it. When
the proprietor came out on the piazza
with an axe-handIe in his hand, the
bows thinking it was Il gun, left at
break-neck speed, dropping all their
instruments with which they had to
serepade with the next morning. The
proprietor was kind enough to take
everything and put it away for safe
keeping. AS yet no one has come at-
ter their property. 1t is truly interest
ing to hear Uncle George tell how the
boys did when they saw the aSe-han'
dla H.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
Circular to County Auditors.

The following circular il relation to
County Auditors attending sales Of de-
linquent lands is being sent ont by the
Comptroller General:
County Auditors will take notice that,
by Section No. ,, of Act ''In relation to
forfeited lands, delinquent lands, aud
collection of taxes" approved Decem-
Der "a, 1887, they are required to attend
Shertfs' delinquent land sale, provided
therein. and to bid in, for the Sinking
Fund Commission, all lands offered at
such sales for which there isno bona tide
bid equal to the amount OF taxes named
in said warrant of execution.
County Auditors will accordingly at
tend such sales and promptly notify the
Secretary of State, as agent OF the under
signed, of all such lands that may be SO
bid in for the Sinking Fund Commission.
County Auditors and Trea$urcrS will
also. as far as possible, notify such own
erS OF forfeited lands, or such persons
interested therein, as they may officially
or otherwise come in contact with, that
while lands on forfeited land list OF dat.
of December -, 1897, are restored to
tax duplicates of lSS7-SS, and charged
thereon with only the levy of 1887, and
future levieS, yet all unpaid taxes, prior
to the levy OF 1887, remain still debt
and lien on said property and are to be
paid only to the Secretary of State, as
agent of the Sinking Fund; and that the
Sinking Fund Commission are author
lied, by recent Act, 10 collect the full
amount OF these unpaid back taxes, with
costs and penalties, by a suit as for
debt, Judgment OF court and sale OF
land by Sheriff.; and that they should
communicate with the Secretary of
State, Hon. ". L. Lcitncr, at Colum-
bin, S. c.. and pay these back taxes and
save themselves the expense OF the suit
aud sale OF property, authorized under
the recent Act for collection Of back
taxes.
Special attention is called 10 the above
by both the Auditor and Treasurer.
}. S. WERNER.
Comptroller General.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
CASH FOR COTTON CLAIMS
Spectators Eager 10 Buy at Dis
count

WASHINGTON. February 5.-Since the
passage of the direct tax bill by the Sem
ate there has been quite a boom in
Southern claims among spectators. A
syndicate has been formed to purchase
all cotton claims at 25 per cent cash.
Agents are being sent South TO buy all
these claims from those who are willing
TO sell. There is 4 movement on foot to
have 4 bill passed during the present
session to pay this class of claims, and
the general impression is that it will sue
ceed.
Mr.. Dbble, when consulted Oh the
subj"ct, said he had heard that certain
parties were willing TO pay rs per cent
cash for these claims. bat he would ad-
wise those who are not in absolute want
OF the money at the time to hold Oft for
the present. In his opinion a measure
will pass to pay these claims in full.
He says he has no po-itive information
on tile subject, but this is merely his
personal opinion, formed from what he
has heard and observed concerning this
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
MRS. CONE GETS HER DIVORCE.
The End Of a Famous Suit-S4OO Z
Month Alimony Allowed.
Ner l0rk: WOrM. FebyWQrY i.


The suit Tor absolute divorce brought
bv Mrs Alice e.. Coke against her hus-
band, Franklin Coke, Jr., which was
commenced nearly year ago before
Judge Pratt OF Brooklyn, was decided
Yesterday by the referee. The latter in
his report grants the divorce, and allows
the plaintiff $400 per month permanent
alimony. He also directs that aS Mr..
Coxe's property is out OF the State, he
shall give security for the payment OF
the money.
The defendant made no opposition and
only OBJECTED to that portion OF the ref
eree;s report which fixes the amount Of
alimonv. Judge Cullen, before whom
the motion to confirm the report WAS
made, reserved his decision.
Franklin Coke, Jr.. the defendant in
the suit, is connected with the we'll
known Coke family OF North Carolina
and Pennsylvania. He is repu1ed to be
a millionaire. His father was Trench {.
Coke. who was one of the coal barons
of PennS, ."ania, and who at his death
LETT his lh..e sons an immense fortune.
Franklin Coke, Jr., seems to have been
the black sheep OF the flock. 1mmedi-
ately upon coming into possession OF
his fortune he manifested a disposition
for fast living. In Charlotte. n. c., in
1877, he met and married Miss Alice 9.
Williams, Il wealthy young woman and
the bell of the place. He brought his
family to this city III 1882 and lived IL
good style. In April, 1888, while Mrs.
Coke was visiting her mother at Char
lotte, Coke and Emily B lyard, of Texas.
variety actress, occupied apartments
together in the Crystal Flats. When
Mrs. Coke returned her husband openly
avowed his preference for Emily Bayard,
telling his wife to return 10 her home
and agreeing to pay her 5000 per month
for her support. The deserted wife re-
turned to her family in North Carolina.
Coke kept this part of his agreement,
and shortly afterwards bought hand
some house at Great Neck, L. l., where
he lived in elegant style with Miss Bay
ard. About two years ago, Coke
left Miss Bayard for Miss Edith
Schoheld, and about year ago lie made
overturcs to his wife, begging forgive
ness, and desired her to come back to
him. She returned to the city in answer
to his appeals, but when she learned OF
his conduct she at once sued for di-
vorne
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
AN ACT

To ALLOW CNIMPROVED LANDS WHICH
HAVE NOT BEEN on THE TAX BOOKS
SINCE 1873 TO BE LISTED WITHOUT
PENALTY.
SECTION l. Be it enacted by the Sen
ate and House of Representative Of the
State Of South Carolina, now met and
sitting in General Assembly, and by
the authority of the same: That in all
cases where unimproved land which
has not been on the tax books since the
fiscal year commencing November 1st,
1875, and which are not on the for
feited list, shall at any time before the
1st day of October, 1888, be returned to
the County Auditor for taxation, the
said Auditor be, and he is hereby, in
structed to assess the same and to enter
it upon the tax duplicate Of the fiscal
year commencing November 1st, 1887,
with the simple taxes Of that year.
SEC. =. That all such lands as may be
returned to the Auditor for taXationS
between the first day Of October, 1883,
and the first day of October, 1889, shall
be assessed and charged with the sim
pie taxes of the two fiscal years COM
mencing respectively on the first day
Of November, 1887, and the first day of
November, 1883.
SEC. 3. That as soon as practicable
after the passage of this Act, the
Comptroller-General is directed to fur
nish a copy of the same to each Auditor
in the State, and the Auditors are re-
quired to publish the same in each of
their cour'v papers once a week for
three mon during the year 1888, and
for the same period of time during
the year 1889; and the cost Of such pub
lication shall be paid by the County
Treasurer, upon the order of the County
Commissionc out Of the ordinary
county tax ! collected.
Approved >r>mber 10, 1857.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
Preparing for the state Fair.

COLUMBIA, February 2.-The execu-
tive committee of the State Agricultural
and Mechanical Society met again at
O'Clock this morning. Mr.. J. {. +. Sims,
Of Richland, was reelected general su
perintendent OF the fair grounds for the
year 1888.
A resolution was adopted that hereaf-
ter only malt liquors be allowed to be
sold on the grounds. Heretofore beer Ii
censes only have been granted, out there
has been some surreptitious selling OF
whiSkey.
The matter of the purchase Of boiler
to be used IN the machinery department
was referred to the committee on fairs.
The following subcommittee were
appointed:
Fairs-D. P. Duncan, W. G. Hinson.
B. R. Massey, j. N. Crawford, E. /.
Roche.
Grounds-E. L. Roche, J. c. F. Sins,
G. Leaphart. T. j. Moore, D. P. Duncan.
Finance-E. R. McIver, c. S. Mccall,
Isaac S. Bambrrg, A 7. Smythe, B. +.
Crayton.
Premium List-R. A. Love. J. Wash
Watts, n. G. Robertson, Z. Il. Stack
house, A. r. Smythe.
Racing-T. O. Sanders, A. p. Butler.
A. P. Mills. S. a. Gregg, B. F. Crayton.
The Society will hold its summer
meeting at Spartanburg on the Srst
Wednesday III August.
1t was resolved to ask the Southern
Express Company to assist the cause by
returning free Of charge, after the pre-
payment Of freight to Columbia, OF light
weight articles forwarded over the com-
pany's lines for exhibit at the Fair.
Mr.. Clark's resolution introduced last
night, to enlarge the purses for South
Carolina raised trotting horses, WAS re-
ferred to the committee on racing.
The premium Of SD for the largest
yield of pcavine hay per acre was award
ed to Mr.. John G. Moblty, OF Fairfield
County. who made on one acre, at Il cost
OF $40 -, 1917 pounds of hay, which, at
IS cents per hundred, show ell value If
$37. There were other competitors for
this premium, who, while showing gond
results, did not comply with the regula-
tions which had been established for the
competition.
MeSsrs. D. ?. Duncan, J. B. Humbert
and I. J. Moore were appointed i COM
mittee to confer with the State Grange
as to the summer meeting. The eNccu-
tive committee then adjourned subject
to the call OF the president.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
Numbering his Wife and Family and
then Committing Suicide.

NEW YORK. February "A Macon,
Ca, special says: In Baker County a
Young man went to the house Of Amos
Grant, colored farmer. and finding all
u;uet and the house closed he 10 ,kcd
around for the case and found the body
of Grant hanging from a rope thrown
over projecting ioist in the rear OF the
house. Iusiie lie found Mrs. Grants
body in bed, her head crushed into Jelly
as if by club. On the floor was the
body of his wife's sister. Further over
was the. body of Grants Is year old son.
The theory is that as Grant was hard
task master, his wife was about to l"ave
him and that Grant, frenzied by the
thought OF her departure, took club
and Drained them all while they slept
and then committed suicide.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09

What about that State primary? Are
we 10 have it or not? O6Serrer.
We have no objection. In fact. we are
rather Of tie opinion that it would be a
very good idea to let the people have some
sort Of say in the selection Of State Of
ticers and solicitors as well as in the Sc
lection of county officials. We have never
been fully convinced that the primary
plan was the best way to select officers,
but the people Seem to want 1t that way
for county officers. and It has worked
very we'll with lis, so if the people want
it that way for State officers. why let them
have it. And if it is a good thing for the
county We see no reason why It should
not be a good thing for the selection OF
State officers. or congressman. or Clrcrnt
Solicitors. Yes let us have State Can
vas and try it. That -ives every man a
showing TO 90 before the people. and it
also gives the people an opportunity to
say by their votes whom they prefer TO
fill the respective offices.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
pom AR A.

The public rvals are being worked.
Miss Annie ShuIcr is visiting Col. T..
w. Holloway'S family.
Miss Slllie B lll.ntine x Sinclair, Lex
ington County. is visiting rel latives in
this section.
1t still continues to rain some, but
still the farmers are sowing oats and
turning Stnbblr.
Mr.. SIM d. Blilcy formerly OF Pros
perity, has taken charge Of MessrS. We'd
aman & Berlrv's saw mill, gri't mill and
cotton gin. 1.f.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09

We do not agree with that opinion
which says the world is growing worse.
Crimes innumerable. no doubt, there are,
and OF every description. The press is
filed with their recital. The trouble is
that there is an appetite for just such
news and the press is trying to supply the
demand. The crime is published and
many good deeds go unnoticed- The IA
c;ities for distributing news are greater
than ever before in the history OF the
world. We must believe the world is
growing better. The millennium may be
a long way off, however.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09
RIISINESS CHANGE,

Having sold my entire stock of Dry
Goods, Boots, Shoes. Hats, Groceries,
etc., to FLOYD s. PURCELL, desire
to return my sincere thanks to my many
friends and customers for their very
liberal patronage while in business. and
hope they will continue to patroniZe the
New Firm. Messrs. Il. G. Williams and
w. II. Carwile are with the firm and will
be glad to serve their friends as before.
D. B. WHEELER.
Referring to the above card, we would
respectfully inform the friends and Gus
toners of Mr. y. B. Wheeler that we
will continue to keep a we'll selected
stock and fully mp to the standard as
usually kept by Mr.. " heeler, and trust
that they will continue to fayo ruswith
their patronage, and We guarantee salts
faction in every respect.
FLOYD & PURCELL
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-09

We publish on our first page full pro-
c,edings of the recent meeting of the
State Grange. This order, in connection
with the farmers organization, should be
kept up, but we believe we have no active,
live grange in Newberry County at
present. Possibly the one at Mt. Tabor
is still organized. The one at St. Luke's,
we understand, cannot get meeting any
more. This should not BE-. These orgal-
cations might be made profitable and
interesting and instructive to the farmers
if properly carried on. Read the pro-
ceedings OF the meeting of the State
Grange and revive your old one or organ
iZe new one.