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SONS or RUSSIAN PROGRESd

The completion of the Trans Caspian Rail
way to Samarcand marks another stage in the
Russian occupation of Asia. That city was thu
objective point Of the earlier campaigns from
Orenburg and the Sea Of Aral, which ended
in the conquest Of Khiva and Kokan and the
establishment Of Tashkcnd as the military
headquarters, with railway connections north
ward. Bokhara was reduced to the condition
of a protected province and Samarcand was
virtually converted into a Russian centre OF
trade on the border Of China. An interval Of
twelve years has elapsed, during which Sam
arcand, already within easy reach from lash
kend, has been gradually approached from the
Caspian Sea. The 1'rans-Caspian Railway is
now in operation from Michsilovsk to Sam
arcand, a distance OF 965 miles, by way Of
Askabad, Merv and Bokhara. This narrow
gauge system built at a cost of 81 10000
gives Russia control of the commerce of
Turkestan and completes the circuit Of con-
quest on the borders Of China, Afghanistan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-31

and Persia In future military operations III
Central Asia this railway, with the northern
line running from Tasbkcnd, will be mos'
useful base Of transportation ana supplies
Meanwhile. It binds together struggling series
If conouests separated by broad reaches oil
ao.crt II is already rumored in s.. Peters
h,,ry that the Car intends to visit during the
summer the great Empire in Central ASA which
the valor of his soldiers and the skiii OF his
engineers have created. An Imperial Journey
10 Merry. Bokbara and Samarcand VIII Illustrate
the wonderful progress made by the Russians
during the last twenty years in oyerrunning
Asia
Tho Russian engineer who has completed tho
Trans Caspian system is now to undertake
new and colossal undertaking. This is the
t,urIr line through Central and Southern 81
hor;a IN the Pacific Ocean. Surveys have nl-
,o,dv been made for railway from Tomsk
IN Irhutsls. and this line when finished is to
be extended to Vladiyostock, on the coast MS
the Trans Caspian now makes close approach
n Western China the Siberian will complete
the circuit of the Celestial Empire on its
northern border. If tho consent Of the Chinese
Government can be obtained, branches Will BIO
built from Irkutsk to Pekin, Shanghai and
o,ber centres of population. Within FIVE years
r. Is expected that this gigantic enterprise will
be accomplished and ST. Petersburg brought
into direct communications with Vladlvostock.
The Journey from the capital to the Pacific
can then be made in fortnighti and II Chinese
markets can be opened to Russian traders
marvellous change in the conditions OF Asian
commerce and intercourse viii De ehected-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-31
AmuBemenis.

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lrF-AvH. AND 19TH-sT.-GettysburS
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An air of dependency was inseparable from
the annual meeting of the National Civil Ser
vice Reform League. All the proceedings were
pitched in a minor key and general feeling
of gloom and depression was prominent--in
fact, was the prevailing feature And yet
the Reformers-in spite Of the set. backs which
their cause has received in spite of the prac-
tically complete partisan reconstruction OF
the unclassified service which President Cleve-
land has caused. or. at least, has not prevented
in spite of the partisan PRESSURE to which
the President is admitted to have yielded--try
hard to see silvery lining 80 tho cloud that
overhangs them and to think that substantial
progress has been made But it is difficult
task They rcsolutely declare that "no law
can be efficiently enforced by oflicl1ls who are
not in sympathy with its objects and aim to
eyade its requirements" The natural oorollary
to this would be an unequivocal refusal to
support for reelection a President who has
VIGOROUSLY disregarded his pledges and shown
total lack of sympathy with Civil Service
Reform. Such declaration will be looked for
in vain. Although the so-called Independent
voters no longer attach any Importance to the
utterances Of the members Of the Administration
ON the-subject Of Civil Service Reform" every
body is prepared to see them support MIR.
Cleveland in 1883 as earnestly as in 1883,
when they were sure that he YVES stronger
than his partyu
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but rowing, athletic games. cricket and other
pastimes proceeded prosperously. 1t was Derby
Day in England. too, and that great race fur
nished an exception to the usual rule, being
won by Ayrshire, the fayorite.
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Two things of general interest were done
yesterday by tho Methodist Conference, whose
sessions are drawing to close. One was to
decide to meet four years hence in Omaha.
The other was to order an election in all the
churches, In 1890 on the question of admitting
women a. delegates to the General Conference;
the same question will be submitted to the
annual conferences in 1891 The probabilities
are that the women will gain their point and
that in 1899 there viii be no long discussion
Of the "woman question" such rs consumed
several days of the present session.
The National Prohibition Convention did not
really settle down 10 business yesterday.
There were speeches by Mr.. st. John and other
leaders of the party, but nothing in the way
Of nominations and little in PLATFORM making
was accomplished. The chairman Of the
National Committee declared that IL was the
purpose of the Probibitionists to bury both Of
the old parties. Buying" and smashing"
are fayorite phrases with the Third Party Pro
hibition people, who are no doubt conscientious
and earnest, although mistaken in their
methods and principles. The advances that
have been made in the line Of temperance re-
form have been owing mainly to one of the
parties to which they are las they Supposed
preparing to give the death-bIow.
Almost every conceivable variety Of sport
found participants and observers in abundance
yesterday. The day was a favorable one on
the whole, and though frequent showers were
threatened and the sun showed itself only Mt
Intervals, no rain fell The races at jerome
Park and Grayesend were, of course, well
patronizcd, and excellent sport was provided
In both places, although the tracks were some
what heavy. In baseball, Brooklyn carried off
Inc honors, winning two games from Cincin-
natl and taking the lead In the Association.
The forks beat the Pittsbmgs once al
the Polo Grounds, and we've beaten once.
Yachtsmen had to complain Of a lack Of wind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-31

A gloom so thick that it can be cut into chunks
with an axe at present pervades Democratic circles
in Albany and Troy. The rum0r is abroad that
Mr. Murphy, Democratic committeeman Of tho Troy
district and chairman Of the committee, thirsts,
not for beer but for the gore Of his brother
committeeman, D. Caey Herrick, who succeeded
Daniel Manning in the party leadership OF Albany
This painful rumor is based on the fact that " The
Troy Press which Nh Murphy controls, has Just
nads ferocious attack upon Mr. Herriek Ad-
ditional interest is impaired to the situation by
the well-founded suspicion that one David b. Hill
looks with peculiar favor upon the attack IL no
Is not directly responsible for it, Naturally enough,
the rank and file OF the party in Albany and Troy
think that there is q good prospect for harmony
with q club pervading the coming Democratic
campaign.
His refusal to take that pos, leaves tho party with
the faint of Blainosm upon IT, but Without MT biane 10
share e. That IS the fact that will weigh In tho APP
nroochpg contest for IL remains as truo as It ever
Was that Baneism dominates the party and must either
control It's candidate whoever he may De- or aeorho
his .Gte.-(Ncw- York Times
Yes. that is as true as it ever was for Baineisln
/, Republicanism, nothing more, and nothing less
and Repubicanism dominates the party and
makes IL what IL Is.
A prominent Democrat is quoted as saying that
the National Democratic Convention probably
world not be in session more than two days
Wing should IL be in session more than two hours?
In fact, why should it be held at al9 Mr..
Cleyeland might send note to the Democratic
National Committee, naming the man he had pick
cd out for the vice-Presdcntial candidate, nclos-
ing platform and resembling the call for the
convention. The Cleveland machine is in such
fin, running order that it might we'll do this, and
eaye poor delegates TO st. Louis their travelling
EXPENSES But then the St Louis saloons might
HdL
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when tell you that II Psui Fevaps 'Hotei Car
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-31

BLAINE MEN WHO LIKE GRESHAM.
From The Albany Journal
We speak with knowledge when we say that many
of Mr. Blaine's fenfs not only In this state but In
other States have for their second choice Judge Gresh
am. With Mr. Blaine out OF the race, tho nomina-
ton is likely to fall to Judge Gresham than to
any other man, provided that Mr. Depew continues TO
oppose the presentation of his by the united dele
CATION from the State of NevYork
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-31
MANAGEMENT OF THE DEPEw BOOM.
From The Denver Republican.

II is quite possible that the NewYork Republicans
prefer to wait until " convention assemblies before
the Depew boom may come TO the front In a hurry
after tho delegates are assembled. This would BE-
shrewd political management, as is would prevent or.
ganization in opposition to Mr. Depew the part OF
the supporters Of other candidates, but II would DO
more Satisfactory TO tho party 10 bring Mr. Depev
out at once If he is to be brought out at all. This
policy would afford the press and the people an OPP
DOrttnity tn dscuss fho merits of his candidacy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
Democratic Mass Meeting.

In pursuance to the call of the chairman Of
the Iron County Democratic Central Com
mittee, the Democratic voters Of Iron coun-
ty, No., assembled in mass meeting at the
courthouse in lronton on Saturday, August
18th, 1883, at p. NJ.
Eli AXE, chairman of the county committee,
called the meeting to order. Judge Franz
Dinger was elected chairman and j. C. Carly
secretary. The meeting then proceeded to
the choosing of delegates and alternates to
the State, Judicial and Congressional Con-
yentions.
Bernard Zwart and W. Fl. Byers were
elected delegates to the Judicial Convention,
with w. A. Ryan and Harry Hart as alter
mates.
VIM. A. Fletcher and John Kenper were
elected delegates to the State Convention,
with Louis Miller and w. E. Rockwell as
alternates.
j. NJ. Morris, w. c. Patton, Eli d. AXE
and Eugene NJ. Logan We're elected delegates
to the Congressional Convention, with Wall
lace Oliver, w. A.. Ryan, Harry Hart, w.
L. Mathews and T. p. Fitz as alternates.
The meeting then proceeded to elect new
County Central Committee. The following
were elected for their respective townships:
Union Township, Harry Hart and j. M.
Morris; Liberty Township, Chas. X. Polk !;
Arcadia Township, Eli D. AXE, F. INNER,
w. II. Byers and T. f. Holloman; Iron
TOWNSHIP, W. J. Russell, Newton Warren and
w. L. Mathews; Kaolin Township, VIM.
Imboden; Dent Township, Harmon Alcorn.
There helno no further business to trans
act the meeting adjourned sine die.
J. C. Carly, Franz DINGER,
Secretary. Chairman.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16

To the People of Iron COUNTY:
/ have just learned that large number of
persons in the southern end of this county are
under. the impression that am a''secret can
didate," at the ensuing election, for the office
of prosecuting attorney of Iron county.
/ write this to disabuse the minds of all
persons of such impression. My reasons
are as follows: 1st. Last winter publicly
announced the fact that would not be a
candidate and consistency demands that 1
should keep my pledge. Cd. am not solic-
itous Of defeat, which l would deserve and
get did bolt my party. Sd. II / ever leave
the Democratic party it will be on question
of principle and not in a scramble for office.
4th. / am in full accord with the Demo-
cratic party upon the principles enunciated
at St. Louis and cannot consent to polite
ally consort with the opponents of those
ideas. 9th. / expect to make speeches in
favor of Cleveland and Thurman, and while
in theory advocating success to the Democ-
racy cannot in practice be guilty Of an at
tempt to disoTganize it. 9th. L, having left
the State with intent to stay away, lost the
right to vote at the ensuing election, and no
man can hold office who is not qualified
voter. eth. 1 expect to support the ticket
elected at the primary election, because they
were fairly and honestly nominated, and be-
cause am Democrat.
thank those who have been using my
name, but while appreciate their kind mo-
| tives, must ask them to cease their efforts.
I am not a candidate, will not be, and, If
elected under the circumstances, 1 would
not qualify or serve. B. WALKER.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16
From Warren's Store.

Ed Reg,ster-As L am spending few
days at home 1 will give you few items
from Warren's Store.
While 1 am writing the rain is patterine
softly down upon the roof. We are having
an abundance rain of here, and the farmers
are rejoicing exceedingly.
Corn is very fine here, in fact It's far ahead
Of the corn in Belieview Valley.
Rev. I. j. Lightfoot, pastor Of the Method
ist church at this place is conducting pro-
tracted meet.ag. There have been a few con-
versions and there are many others inquir-
ing the way of salvation. We are praying
the Lord to send us grand and glorious re-
vival in this community.
Our friend, Mr.. Henson Muse, began
teaching school this morning at Andrews
Chapel. Success to you, Henson.
A young gentleman from Caledonia Will
teach the Cedar Grove school on East Fork.
We did not hear the gentleman's name. but
from his appearance we would judge him to
be young man of considerable ability.
Our friend, T. l.. Wilson, who Is candi'
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From Pilot Knob.

Mr.. Steffens spent few days last week in
st. LOUIS.
Mr.. Geo. Post, formerly of this place, but
now superintendent of company store in
Kansas, was in our town Tuesday last shak-
ing hands with his many friends. He left
the next day, accompanied by his wife and
daughter, Miss Birdie, for St. Louis, where
the two latter will spend few weeks visit
ing relatives in Carondelet. Mr.. P. says,
although he has travelled a great deal, still
the old Arcadia Valley and Ozark mountains
have quite as many attractions as any place
he has visited; and indeed there are, as we
have good, pure air and water, which cannot
be found everywhere.
Mr.. Henrv Bebrens spent one day last
week in Trondale visiting relatives.
The severe storms o. last week did not
damage the corn crop as much as was feared
Mr.. Kaesmacher, of this place has been
quite i'll for some time, butwe trust will soon
recover and be himself again.
Messrs. E. A. Hitchcock and Ed. Walsh,
of ST. Louis, were in our town few DAYS
lass week looking after the interests of the
ST. l.. o. add S. Co. What changes they
have made we have not heard.
Mr.. O'D onneIl, accompanied by his daught-
ers, Misses Mary and Jennie, who have been
visiting relative ip this place, left Monday
for tbeIr home at RoodIouse, Ill.
Our friend, "Old Dry" is getting quite
active in his old age. He watches the base
ball games with considerable interest and
enters into the general amusements of the
yeuths, especially holding the corner OF
Main and Walnut down quite often.
There seems To be considerable attraction
In this place for DR.. Niiong of Graniteville.
What it is we are unable to say, but "she''
is mighty nice girl, DR..
The Chess Club of this place is increasing
gradually. Even the boys are seen ponder
ing over the world renowned game.
Mr.. VIM. Steffens, who has been attending
the business college at Sedalia. returned last
week to spend few days at home, after
which he will return to st. Louis, and from
thence to take position on the railroad.
Mr.. Taylor, of Graniteville, principal OF
the public school at that place, was in town
Friday shaking hands with his many friends
All welcome his return.
IT is supposed that the towl board and
constable are to look after the general n.y.
genie surroundings of the city, but we are
serry to say they are sadly neglected, espec-
iaIly from the decomposing cattle in the
nor.h end.
Mr.. VIM. CRANE, Des Arc, made flying
trip to Pilot Knob Saturday evening.
Mr.. Lowe and daughter and Miss Maggie
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-16

date for assessor in this county, informs US
that he will start this morning to canvass the
county. Mr.. Wilson is an excellent young
man, and, II elected. will make good as
SCISSOR.
We hear some little complaint about hav-
ing nominating convention in this county,
but il it is conducted as nicely as was our
primary election in Iron county think, Mr..
Editor, the people will have no rightto COM
plain. In looking over the announcements
we see the name of j. r. Laws as candidate
for representative of Reynolds county. While
the other candidates for this Office are good
men we think Mr.. Laws the proper man for
the Office. And besides, Mr.. Editor, we
think he would be good companion for our
friend Mr.. Ringo.
We understand that the picnic at Belle
view last Saturday was grand success; of
course it could not be otherwise. The peo-
pie of Belleview know just how to make such
things a success.
Perhaps we have written quite enough for
this time. Our next article will be from
Belleyiew, as we expect to open school the
Goth at Elm Grove.
AS 'sRolling Jack" used to write from this
place we hope he will not think we are in-
truding upon him, besides we believe him to
be thing of the past as we have not heard
from him for some time. j. II. 2.
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From BrunOt.

Ed. Register-The picnic at Green's Mil
is over, and will try to tell you how wei
we all enjoyed it, etc. The morning looked
very gloomy and unfayorable until about II
O'Clock, when the clouds dispersed, the sur
began to shine and the people commenced
pouring in, and by II O'Clock the crowd was
getting quite large, although some did moi
get there until later. The crowd was esti.
mated to be between 800 and 500. Every.
thing passed off peaceably and nice. The
dinner was excellent and plenty of it.
We had preaching here to-day by Rev
Brooks; he preached an excellent sermon
They are talking of having a protracted
meeting here in next month.
c. Collins, of this place, and w. E. Rock.
well, of Annapolis, made flying trip to ST.
Louis few days ago. Mr.. c. purchased q
brand new saw-mill for himself and Jas
Graham, of Sabula, which they intend to
erect two and one half miles west of Sabula'
They will start to work in the morning
come.
DR.. N. A. Farr has just returned from a
six weeks trip to Washington Territory to
see brothers and sister. He says he likes the
country splendid. think the Doctor would
make it his future home if he could sell here
William Hay and. family have gone for q
months visit to see relatives In Kansas.
Our public school will commence here
Monday. 1t will be taught by Mr.. Mont.
gomery.
Miss Cora Fitz, of D es Arc, is visiting rel.
atiyes at this place.
The Misses Greens will return to theil
home in Springfield, Mo-, next week, after
several months visit to see their brother, Jas
Green.
C. L. Stevenson is still holding Old Fort
at this place, and W. E. Chiffon and his two
shepherd dogs are still driving cattle.
BRUNOT GOsSIPER.
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De Soto's Torchhght Procession.

DE SOTO, Mo-, August II, 18SS.-Last night
this ambitious little city, which furnished
the first Republican governor of this State,
was ablaze with some 500 torches (but am
in doubt whether one-half will blaze in
November.) E. A. Kimball, the Republican
nominee for governor, was guest of the
John A. Logan Club. A very suitable re-
ception, commanded by president Bob Rob-
erts and Captain Stone, was given to Mr..
Kimball at the Mires' House. The john A.
Logan Club numbers somewhere near $50
men, nearly all railroad employees, and I'M
doubleday a fine looking lot of men with
their black plug hats, a long linen buster,
and their commander, Capt. Stone,fs an eff
cient and well-drilled officer, as we'll as good
look;ng-too fine and intelligent looking
man to be on the wrong side. Crystal City
and Festus sent down some $50 men to par
ticipate in the big parade. There were par
ties from every precinct in the county. One
feature of the parade was the colored men,
headed by the Potosi band; also, a large
body of horsemen. The John A. Logan Club
a very fine appearance. There was only one
single representative from old Iron county
and that was our old an esteemed friend,
John Schwab, who claimed his place in the
ranks, and says, "Ihis time we are bound to
win. We will not haul tar barrels on Pilot
Knob hill and leave them unfired as they did
four years ago." Well, 1 don't think Uncle
John will need monster light from bonfire
or a very large display of torchlight process
sions to see their defeat in November. The
light of a significant little candle will be
enough.