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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-10-25
CHARMING a SNAxE.
A Professional Explains How Tho TASK -
Accommodated.

A professional Explains How Tho Task 10
Accomplished.
A snake charmer's story: never
had that fear of snakes that most Peo-
pie have. When quite q girl l noticed
some children running from a garter
snake. What possessed me to 90 II
don't know, but picked it up. fastened
nv eyes on its eyes, and found myself
willing it to submit. Then it fell in1o
a sort of stupor, and / found that l
could do with it what / liked. Inls
discovery that could subdue the snake
so that it became entirely passive In
my hands pleased me. began 70 ex-
pertinent with other and larger snakes,
always selecting, of course, snakes tnas
are not yenomous. Then when clrcum-
stances took a turn SO that l had TO
earn my own living / took to the Dusi-
ness. 1t pays good deal better tnan
sewing or school-teaching or selling
dry goods"
..How do you go to work with an
anaconda"
II first give it a bath of warm milk
This it seems to enjoy hugely, ana Is
soothed by it and gets languid. Then
/ try to get it into position where
can fasten E.y eyes on its eyes. This
often requires a great deal OF patience
for the snake tries to avoid it, seeming
to feel that it means a contest in which
it will get worsted. But the opportu-
nifty comes at last, and when the snake
droops its head listlessly l know that
/ have charmed it and can safely put
my hand on it. The next operation is
easier and the snake is more quickly
rendered passive. With each opera
ton it becomes more docile until l
can perform with it in public. But al
ways one has to be careful, for the
snake is liable at any time to try
squeezing. You can tell by the way 1t
moves its coils when it is going to do
that. and can then charm it or mes
merize it until it is passive; but ii you
are frightened and get bewildered you
can't exercise any control over the
snake, and the snake will actually
try to charm you. have had one or
two narrow escapes through careless
ness. The worst place to have snake
is around your neck, because it takes
very little squeezing there to make
you feel exceedingly uncomfortable.
Women can stand great deal more
around the waist, you know"
care the anacondas troublesome to
keep"
II should say SO; they require great
deal more care than a baby. They are
so liable to catch cold when confined.
You have to throw warm blankets over
them and exercise all sorts of care to
keep them properly warm. Then they
are mighty particular what they eat.
The only things that seem to thorough
ly agree with them are white mice and
guinea pigs. chickens and squads,
and these have to be given to them
alive. The snake doesn't seem to en-
Joy eating unless it can first charm the
animal or bird. have never found it
possible to keep one long, and they are
expensive to buy. Chicago Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-10-25
THE SAVAGE WAY:
How the Indian Treats an Injury - Old
Time Methods.

How the Indian Treats an Injury - Old
Time Methods.
The savage is emphatically the child OF
nature. He lives close to nature, his only
education is gained in natures school.
When the Indian receives an injury, he
does not seek q cure in mineral poisons, but
binds on the simple leaf, administers the
herbal tea. and, with natures aid, comes
natural recovery.
Our rugged ancestors, who pierced the
wilderness, built their uncouth but COM
Portable Log Cabins and started the clear
ings in the woods, which In time became
the broad, fertile fields of the modern FARM
er, found in roots and herbs that lay
crose at hand natures potent remedies for
all their common ailments. It was only in
very serious cases they sent for old I" sad
dle-bags" with his physic, which quite as
often killed as cured.
Latter day society has wandered too far
away from nature, in every way, for its
own good. Our grandfathers and grand
mothers lived wholesomer, purer, better,
healthier more natural lives than we do
Their minds were not filed with noxious
isms, nor their bodies saturated with poi
sonous drugs.
Is it not time to make change to return
to the simple vegetable preparations of our
grandmothers, which contained the power
anu pOUcnCy Ol ndGuT0 dS TGuiculal agents,
and in all the ordinary ailments were
efficacious, at least harmless2
The proprietors of Warmers Log Cabin
remedies have thought SO, and have put on
the market a number of these pure vege-
table preparations made from formulas Sc
cured after patient searching into the annals
of the past, so that those who want them
need not be without them
Among these Log Cabin remedies will be
found LOG Cabin sarsparilla," tor the
blood; "Log Cabin hops and buchu RENE
dy," tonic and stomach remedy; "Log
Cabin cough and consumption remedy"
"Log Cabin hair tonic" for strengthening
and renewing tho hair; Log Cabin ex-
tract" for both external and internal appli-
cation; ssLog Cabin liver pills. "Log
Cabin rose cream" an old but effective
remedy for catarrh, and "Log Cabin plas-
ters." All these remedies are carefully pre-
pared from recipes which were found. after
long investigation, to have been those most
successfully used by our grandmother OF
rye olden time" They are the simple, veg
etable. eficacious remedies Of Log Cabin
days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-10-25
Receiver Smiths Preliminary Report.

CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-The preliminary re-
port of Recover Smith, of the dofunct
Traders Bank, presented yesterday
shows nominal assets of 1901, 63 D. O3, an
liabilities of 1896, SSs 90. OF the assets
$6I2, 923O3 are bills receivable, the value
OF which can only be conjectured, but
which will probably be very much re-
duced from the nominal figures. The
books of the institution are in such a
chaotic condition that the Receiver has
been much hampered in his investiga-
tons, and the actual status of the bank
can not be determined for some time 10
come
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-10-25
Taken from a water-Logeed ve-.el.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16-The Oceanic
Steamship Company's steamer Nacoo-
chez arrived at Savannah, Ga, Sunday,
with the captain, his daughter, lady
passenger and seven of the crew Of the
schooner Neva May, which became wa
ter-logged and was abandoned Friday
while on a voyage from Pimlico Sound
to Philadelphia. and the persons men,
toned were taken of by the Nacoochee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-10-25
A Grain blockade.

MINNEAPoLIs, Mimi, Oct 16.-There is
just now grain blockade here. 1t is
caused by the receipt OF more rejected
wheat than the elevators have been able
to handle. The Manitoba road has re-
fused to let its cars go off its own line,
and one thousand cars of the stuff have
accumulated here The Manitoba road
yesterday morning decided to let the cars
go IL charges were prepaid, and the block.
ade will be lifted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-10-25

Sented Tor the consideration OF the American
people Last December, in a message, which
was bold and able, strong and patriotic, Presi-
dent Cleveland presented the question to the
American Congress He pointed Gut the duty
of that Congress; he pointed out the needs of
the people: he pointe the way for a relief for
taxpayers and consumers of our country; GER
tain recommendations were maas in the inter
ests of the people. The first objection made
by our opponents in and out of Congress was
that there was no necessity for any action on
the part OF Congress or the people. ! do not
mistake the Republican position upon that
quest on in and out OF Congress. They as
sumed TO treat the question in a trifing man.
ner. They did not think the storm was going
to be great one, and they imagined it would
soon blow over. But, my friends, the storm
that was then started is now sweeping not only
the rrairies OF the West but all the Middle
States Of our country. [Applause.1 meas
ure was introduced in that Congress
known as the Mills bill. It is bill
in the interest OF the people. 1t at.
tacks selhshness, and is intended to
subserve the best and truess interests
OF our country. 1t may have its defects: no
measure is without them; but in the main 1t
is a bill free from reasonable objection, bill
which is intended to do something for the re-
lief practically of the taxpayers of the country.
IApplause.l What position was taken by the
Republicans! You have not forgotten the
speeches that were made. They voted down
at every opportunity the cons Iteration OF the
question. The Mills bill was killed. When
the final vote came in Congress no substitute
was offered for it, other bill suggested in its
place, only a few amendments were offered.
The majority of the Republican party took the
position which they now occupy. They simply
opposed the Democratic measure, but had
nothing to substitute in its place for the bene-
fit of the people. The bill finally passed the
Democratic House of Representatives and
went to Republican Senate, and unquestion-
ably it will be beaten. But I call your atten
ton to the position Of that Republican Senate.
This question has now been before the Amer
lcan people since last December. The major
ity of the Finance Committee OF the Senate
made report, in which they said, substantial
ly, that the demand for a careful and thorough
revision Of our revenue laws is imperative;
that it was necessary 70 reduce The National
revenues. which are now excessive, and thai
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
A Good Kind of Face to Have.

Memory of Evenis.-1'his is shown by
wide, full forehead in the centre.
Reasoning Power.-A high, long and
well defined nose and broad face ex'
hibits this great faculty.
Moral Courage-This faculty manifests
itself by wide nostrils, short neck and
eyes set directly in front.
I.anguage.-This faculty is exhibited
in many parts of the face, particularly by
a large mouth and large, full eyes, opened
wide.
Self Esteem. This faculty shows itself
in a long or deep upper lip. Large self
esteem gives one dignity, selfcontrol and
perfect independence.
Firmness.-The presence of this facul-
ty, when very large, is indicated by q
long, broad chin. Firmness is synony-
nous with wilfulness, perseverance and
stability.
Perception of Character This is indi'
Gated by long, high nose at the lower
end or tip. This faculty is very useful
if not indispensable, to Judge in the
exercise of the functions of his office.
Powers of Observation. The situation
of this faculty is in the face just above
the top of the nose, filling out the fore
head to level with the parts on each
side of the nose. 1t is faculty which
enables one to concentrate the mind
upon the subject being discussed.
Conscientiousness This is shown in
the face by a square jaw, bony chin
prominent cheel; bones and a genera
squareness of the features of the entire
face. TO be conscientious means thai
one has sense of justice, honesty o
purpose, rectitude of character and mora
courage PiasJiTg Dispatch.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15

The Democratic Nomination Election
took place last Saturday. There was
nothing occurred here that startled any
one, and the event passed off quietly.
Joseph Dean, for Assessor, received $50
votes Theo. F. Armstrong, for Repre-
sentative, 1850; John McKeowan. for In
spector, 10 q. W. Currinder, for In
spector, AZ; for Road Commissioners
there were two gentlemen after the high
office. Theo. Ruth, one of the candi-
dates, received Il votes, to Arnold Nau-
dams, 81. This is only for West White
Clay Creek hundred At the other end
of the hundred the returns show that
Mr.. McKeowan was defeated by Currin-
der.
The full Democratic county ticket is
now as follows:
State Senator-John P. Donahoe, Will
mington.
Representatives-George Lodge, Bran
DIVINE hundred George w. Gray, Will
mington; ]. Harvey Whiteman, Mill
Creek Theodore F. Armstrong, White
Clay Creek George W. Eckels, New Cas-
tie w. Pierce Biggs, st. Georges Rich
ard C. Brockson, Blackbird.
Levy Court Commissioners n.
Grubb, Brandywine Henry D. Hick-
man, Wilmington Samuel Kilgore, Chris
tiana; Robert Sutton, New Castle; An
drew Eliason, Pencader.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Cecil County Fair.

The citizens of Cecil and adjoining
counties are breathlesslY awaiting the
time when the gates Of the Cecil County
Agricultural Society are thrown open, on
Oct. Cd. This Fair has gained in popu-
larity each year, and it has about attain
ed perfection in makeup and in point OF
attractiyeness. This year, above those
passed, will be worked by the distribu-
ton of Fifty Special Premiums, and this
great feature alone will bring together
the largest number of exhibits ever be-
fore seen in Mitchell Hall. These pre-
miums interest every man, woman, boy
and girl in the country, and extra efforts
will be put forth to capture them. There
is not mean premium among the whole
fifty. and those who are lucky enough to
secure the prizes should feel highly COM
plimented. The racing program will in
clude some of the best track performers
in the country. and each days events
will be full of interest to the thousands
who attend. The Executive Committee
are following out practical line in ar
ranging matters, and they already
see the wisdom of their work. Let
every farmer prepare an exhibit. Let
every housewife fashion out some work
and contest with her neighbor fora lspe-
cial premium. 1t is useless to give adj
-. s,tl.a. kha
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Peninsula horticultural Society.

The first annual exhibition of the
Peninsula Horticultural Society, at the
Grand Opera House, Wilmington, on
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day of next week, now gives promise of
rich results. The exhibits will be the
finest ever shown at fair, while the dec
orations will be simply gorgeous. Imag-
inc, if you can, this scene dazzling
electric lights cast upon rare and choice
flowers fruit that will make ones
mouth water; music that will soothe and
electrify all who may be so fortunate
as to hear it all this will make pic
ture rarely witnessed, and no one should
miss so great treat.
Go and see the four special premiums
ofslOO each on apples, pears, peaches
and grapes. Never before were such
liberal premiums offered. The other
premiums are very liberal. Remember
the great Flower and Fruit Show opens
on Tuesday next, to continue four days.
Special excursion rates on all rail-
roads.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
PERSONALS.

Prof Geo. A. Harter of Delaware Col
lege, and family, have gone to housekeep-
ing at the West End.
Miss May Tuthill of Milford is visiting
Mrs. Jonathan Johnson at the East
End.
Miss Gertie Shivler, who has been
spending some time in Philadelphia as a
guest of her sister May, returned home
this week.
Rev. Geo. NJ. Bond. Rector of ST
Thomas p. +. Church, accompanied by
his wife and child, spent several days
at Cape May this week.
Mr.. Ollie Balderson Of Baltimore.
spent Sunday last with his mother, at
the West End.
Mr.. Thomas Jaauett of Edge Moor,
was in town Wednesday,
Mrs. Alfred Bailey is visiting friends
in Philadelphia and Atlantic City this
week.
Samuel Polk, of Fagg's Manor Pa, was
in town Monday.
Rev. Fred L. McKinsey of Culora was
in town this week.
j. Harry Roach, of this town is visit
friends in Philadelphia and elsewhere.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Wilmington Fair.

Time is drawing near for the first agri-
cultual and genealogical fair at Whining
ton. So thoroughly and earnestly has
the management worked, that even now
the buildings are nearly completed, and
secretary, 7. d. Brown. has matters in
shipshape for an exhibition that will as
tonish the natives.
Very liberal premiums are offered in
all the classes, and the purses for racing
are larger than sister fairs. Let the
meeting be well attended, and thus help
build up another institution which will
prove so beneficial to the farmer and
stock raiser, as well as the artisan and
manufacturer.
The Fair will continue five day, - Oct.
9th, 10th, 18th, 18th, 18th. Read the ad.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15

A United Press dispatch from
Paterson, New Jersey, says that
Robert CARROTS condition has not
improved since his removal to Ring
wood. On Sunday he was so violent
he had to be restrained by force.
"He constantly objects to his con-
finement, and wants to be driving
or walking all the time"
Sardou went to see the "Taming
of the Shrew" as played by Daly's
company in Paris, and is convinced
that if Shakespeare were alive to-day
he would be the second greatest
playwright of the day. ;
The popularity of roast turkey
may be traced to a cranberry sauce.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15

The early train ON the b. 4 o. Railroad
arrived here about 40, struck man,
near the depot, and injured him badly.
The man was coming toward Newark
and thought he was on the right track
or the safe one, when he was struck. The
train was running slow or else the man
would certainly have been killed. He
was picked up and carried into the depot
here and medical aid sent for lie was
considerably hurt. He was taken to New
Castle Almshouse. lie said his name was
Miller, and he was tramping.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
A Chapter of DON'T

Don't swear.
Don't be too fresh.
Don't keep late hours.
Don't CAD the streets, girls.
Don't drive your horse too fast.
Don't talk too much in company.
Don't neglect your Church duties.
Don't discourage home enterprise.
Don't throw rubbish in the streets.
Don't practice loaing on the street
corners.
Don't leave town for what you can get
at home.
Don't get excited about the Presiden-
tia election.
Don't allow your girls to roam the
streets at night.
Don't allow your children to play near
the railroads.
Don't imagine you know everything,
because you don't.
Don't buy anything because it is cheap
if you don't want it.
Don't indulge in slanderous gossip
about your neighbors or others.
Don't neglect to repair the pavements
in front of your premises, now.
Don't quarrel with every person that
does not agree with You in argument.
Don't frighten the little folks to sleep
at night. 1t is pernicious practice at
best.
Don't try to hasten the kitchen fire
with coal oil. 1t is too dangerous.
Don't be gull or "taken in" by sharp
ers with the expectation of getting much
for nothing The latter always VIM
Shippenburg Pa.) Chronicle.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Annoying.

Up to this date there has been moth
ing said about the annoyance caused by
freight trains on the b. Il o. Railroad
blocking the crossing. The fact has been
mentioned, but we have not put the
matter in print until forbearance ceases
to be virtue. One morning a few weeks
ago freight train blocked the crossing
for thirty five minutes. Now this is too
bad. We believe that the officials of this
road are not aware of this. We hope
the trouble will be remedied
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Accident.

On Friday afternoon of last week there
was an accident at the B. & o. Railroad
crossing back of the college. Waterman
Davis had turned the gates down on
hearing the approach off freight train.
When the gates struck the ground they
rebounded and when they did an
elderly man drove under. The arms of
the gates were torn away breaking the
castings on each side. The man had a
narrow escape. He just crossed as the
engine passed. Part of the gate was car
ried long distance on the engine pilot.
From the description given of the man it
appears that John Jones, an aged man
living five or six miles north of here to
be the reckless person.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15

Geo. W. Culinary has the best thanks
of THE LEDGER Office employees and edi-
tors for delicious watermelon. 1t was
a merry crowd that stood around the inn
posing stone and carved that melon with
column rules and composing rules. 1t
was feast fit for any lot of printers.
Many thanks to you, Mr.. Culinary for
your liberality. The melon was greatly
relished by all.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
A YOUNG wIFE's SUICIDE.

RIDeELS, MD, Sept. 1.-THE quiet
towns Of Denton and Ridgely were star
tied Tuesday night when it was known
that Mrs. Annie Anstett, the beautiful
and attractive young wife Of Iacharah
Anstett, had committed suicide yester-
day evening by shooting, at her home,
about two miles from Denton, on the road
from that place to Ridgely. The body
was found lying on the bed in Mrs.
Ans!etl's room, to which she was remov-
ed after the shooting.
Mr. Anstett is a well to-do young farm
or and. has this year been canning fruit
in addition to cultiyating his farm, hay-
ing erected a canning factory about 800
yards from his house. He testified that
his wife was in an ill-humor yesterday
and he had to go to his work without
breakfast. At her request he came up
about o O'Clock and got the horse and
buggy for her and she went driving. At
noon he sent colored woman from the
factory up to get dinner. His wife came
home just before noon and began to get
dinner, assisted by the woman. Late
in the afternoon she sent for him and
asked him to put the horse in the big
carriage. He said, "You are not going
away tonight in this rain, are you ?"
She said YES" and told him to get her
trunk. 81 told her." said the witness,
that 1 would not do that; I would do
anything else for her, but l could never
assist my wife to leave my home. She
asked to send some one from the can
ning-house to do it. told her I would
take her message, but did not think any
one would come. then went to get the
horse. When l had geared him she
called to me to hitch him as she was not
ready then. went from the stable to
the house. She was standing few steps
in front Of the porch. When was near
ly to her she pointed pistol at me and
sain 'Kneel down. 1 had not before
noticed the pistol turned and ran and
looding back saw her with the pistol in
both hands pointing to her breast. She
fred and ran back and carried her to
her room. She did not speak afterward."
Mr.. Anstett then ran towards Henry
Cade's, who only lived few hundred
yards away. Mr.. c. came back with him.
His wife lived only about Is minutes.
Mr. Anstett is 80 years old and his
wife was 2s. She was vivacious and
entertaining brunette, of graceful figure,
with raven hair and bright eyes. Anstett
came to Caroline county from Pennsyl-
vania eight years ago with his father.
He shortly afterwards married Miss
Annie Fulmer of Easton, Pa, the unhap-
Ply victim of the shooting-Baito. Tan
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Assault.

On Monday night Police Officer Jos.
Willis arrested Samuel Waters, colored
living at Hare's Corner, charged with us
suit. The man was placed in the lookup
until Tuesday morning and then hear
ing was had before Squire McKeowan.
The evidence given showed that about
g.0l O'Clock or later this man made an
assault on young white woman. There
was also found a revolver on his person
In default of $500 bail he was taken to
New Castle.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Railroad officials.

On Saturday last II. F. Kenney, Gen
eral Superintendent of the p, W. & B.
Railroad, Charles f. Pugh, General
Manager of the Pennsylvania road, and
Chief Engineer Feldpauche, were here
looking after the interest of the Pomeroy
road. The principal object was to see il
it would pay them to run the trains
which lay over here all night, to Avon
dale. Their decision about the matter
is not yet known. The bridges on the
Pomeroy road was inspected on Wednes-
day.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1888-09-15
Amusement,

The laughable comedy, "a Bunch of
Keys" was presented last night at the
Opera House to an audience that filled
every seat. The object of the play, to
amuse, was accomplished, and the aud
fence was kept in roar of laughter. The
characters were all well taken, and Miss
Louise Sanford as Teddy Keys made Il
hit. "Bunch of Keys" will be given
again to-nighs, and those who want to
laugh should see it.