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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

bodice with velvet girdle, and full
Fedora vest under natty jacket-shaped
fronts, the coat sleeve slightly full at
the top, with wide velvet cuffs.
Many of the new costumes show
pointed bodice Tapped to fasten on tho
left shoulder and under the left arm.
Just under the chin the corsage is
slashed open in V shape to disclose
velvet beneath. 1t has high collar either
straight or f1aring, with bishop sleeves
and Cromwellian cuffs, overlaid with
Gothic passementeries. The straight
skirts have the broad front breadth
caught up on the left side la Grecque,
disclosing velvet breadth beneath On
other imported dresses short jackets of
velvet form the bodice of silk or fine wool
costumes. The dress material is down
the middle of the front of the waist,
shirred or laid in fine plaits at the top.
and briar-stitched, the material droop-
ing below these plaits in blouse fashion.
The square Russian jacket falls open to
show this dressy front; it is without
revers, and being Russian model has
of course the straight, square fronts.
Some of the backs of these jackets are
straight across the waist or only slight
ly pointed, while others have two little
tabs in jockey style.
Besides the many handsome dark rich
colors in cloth that are so fashionable
this season are also many pale ana
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05
THE FAITHFUL ELEPHANT.
One Who Would Not Stir Until He Heard
His Masters Voice.

One Who Would Not Stir Until He Heard
His Masters Voice.
In some countries in Asia an elephant
is made to carry the flag in battles.
This is because the elephant is so tall,
and the soldiers can easily see the flag
flying from his back. One of these ele-
plants, which belonged to the Poona
host, was very brave and very kind, but
he would obey the order of no one ex-
cept his mahout, or driver. One time,
while very fierce fight was raging, the
driver called out to him; ''Stand, my
brave beast, stand.' A moment later
the mahout received fatal
wound and fell to the ground,
where he lay beneath pile of wounded
and slain. The obedient animal would
not move, though the battle ragged fierce
ly around him. The Poona soldiers, who
feared they were being overcome, were
cheered on by the sight of the flag still
floating from his back. He never stirred
foot, and all through the hot fight, the
noise, the smoke, the confusion, listened
patiently for the voice of his master.
Sharp spears were hurled at him, a
score of javelins pierced his sides, his
long ears dripped with blood, but he
stood like rock.
''Come forward, my men!" cried tho
Poona Captain; ''our flag still floats and
the battle will yet be ours
His men, discouraged and ready to fly,
rallied at his command, and with
cheer for the flag pressed forward. In
a short time they had won the victory
and put the enemy to flight. And then
they gathered around the brave ele-
plant, offering to lead him where he
could be fed and cared for. But, though
wounded and worn, the obedient Great
ure would not move until he heard his
masters voice. That master could never
speak again. A rider was sent in great
haste to place fifty miles away, where
lived the drivers little son, whom the
elephant knew and loved. When the
little boy was brought to the battle
ground the elephant showed very plain
ly that he was glad to see him, and per-
mitted the child to lead him away.-Our
Little Ones.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05
THE BABY KING.
Something About the Coming Ruler OF
Spain-Court Etiquette.

Something About the Coming Ruler OF
Spain-Court Etiquette.
Every body, almost, has heard of the
little King of Spain, King Alphonso.
This little King is now about three
years old. He lives in a palace, OF
course, and the little fellow has whole
suite of apartments for his use. SOL
dier keeps guard at his bedroom door
every night.
These apartments are close to- those OF
his mother, Queen Christiana.
His nurse is peasant woman. named
Raymunda. 1t is her duty to feed him
and to amuse him. But he is washed
and dressed by a number of ladies,
called Ladies of Honor.
Once when he was not quite two years
old the Queen, his mother, wanted tc
show him to a visitor, for she is proud
of him, as mothers are apt to be. But
when she came to the royal nursery, the
nurse stood in the doorway, and said:
''You can not enter, the King sleeps
And so his mother and the visitor had
to turn back.
The etiquette of the court would not
allow even his mother to go in when he
was asleep. By etiquette" is meant
the rules laid down. 1t may seem tc
you very stupid rule that would not
let mother see her little boy whenever
she pleased. But those are the rules.
and nobody can break over them; and
there are many other rules that the
King has to obey.
One day the little King was lost
Nobody could find him. They looked
everywhere. Such a TODD as there was
They searched and they liste ned. And
presently his nurse heard kicking in
the cupboard. She ran and opened the
door, and there was the little rogue of
King having good time, kicking at the
door.
He had been playing hide-and-seek
with his little sister-for he has little
elder sister. He crawled into the cup
board to hide, and the door swung to.
For if door isn't fastened, it is as like
ly to swing to and shut up baby-king.
as baby-beggar.
Whenever his birthday comes round.
there is a very great birthday party, as
you might suppose. A dinner is served
in the great hall to all the grandest
people in Spain. At one birthday din
ner there were twenty great vases on
the table, a good deal bigger than the
King himself filled with the loveliest
flowers
On certain days he has to receive the
great men and noble ladies of Spain and
other countries. Our Minister to Spain
will have to go and do honor to this lit
tie boy-king; and very stupid the little
King finds it, dare say.
The thing he likes best to see is the
changing of the soldiers on guard. He
watches them from his Windows, and
claps his hands at their bright uniforms
and waving plumes and shining fire.
arms. For long time Spain has not
been so peaceable as since the little
boy-king was born. Every body feels.
kindly toward him.-Margaret Blath-
wayte, in Our Little Men and Women
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05
What One Cat Did.

There were three cats in a William
street family in Norwich, Conn.,, and
the lady of the house concluded that
one was sufficient to do all the business
and an edict of death was passed on the
old cat and her kitten. The question
of the manner of death was settled and
chloroform purchased. Days passed
after the chloroform was in tho house
before the executioner could muster
courage to execute the sentences. To
facilitate matters the lady thought that
some laudanum added to the cats milk
would produce stupor that would make
the chloroforming more easy. The drug
was put in the milk and rendered the
old cat. She tasted the food, cast her
eyes suspiciously about her, and refused
to eat. The kitten rushed to the dish
to partake of the milk and was violent
ly knocked away by the old cat, who
took corner Of mat and covered over
the dish to hide it from the kitten and
prevent her from taking the ..medi-
cine"
The lady could not believe it possible
that the act was intentional on the part
of the cat, and uncovered the dish and
again rendered the milk to her. She
again knocked the kitten from the dish
and covered it over more carefully than
before. The repetition of the protective
act gained the goodwill OF the lady,
| and she gave up killing the cats. She
can not satisfy her mind, however,
| whether the action of the cat was
| prompted by instinct or reason.-Our
Dumb Animals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05
COLD WEATHER PUDDlNGS.
Recipes That Will Assist Housekeepers In
Having variety.

Recipes That Will Assist Housekeepers In
Having Variety.
The season for light deserts having
passed, the appetite demands something
more substantial, and pies and buildings,
which would have been hurtful and in
digestible during the warm weather,
may now be served to the family with
out injurious effects. Puddings will be
found very acceptable and the following
recipes will assist the housekeeper in
having variety.
Bread Pudding-Slice small loaf of
bread, spread with butter and put in
pudding dish, between each layer spread
stoned raisins, dried currants and cit
rons; beat six eggs with four tablespoon
fuls of sugar, add three parts of milk
and one of grated nutmeg; pour over
the bread; bake half an hour; eat with
sauce.
Cream Pudding-Mix half cup of
sugar and one grated lemon, beat six
eggs to a froth, mix pint of flour and
a pint of milk, stir in a pint of cream;
bake in buttered dish: serve with lemon
sauce.
Cabinet Pudding-Take half pound
of stale cake, slice and lay in the bot
tom of dish, cover with raisins, blanched
almonds and sliced citron, put more cake
on top, pour over rich custard, steam
one hour and serve with fruit sauce.
Economical Pudding-Beat one egg,
add cup of sugar, a tablespoonful of
melted butter, one and a half cups of
flour, teaspoonful baking powder, half
a cup of milk and one teaspoonful of ex-
81
sauce.
Orange Pudding-Put three oranges
and two lemons in gallon of water.
Boil until the rinds are tender; take
them out, slice thin, remove the seed.
Put pound of sugar with pint of wa
ter. Slice eight or ten apples, and put
in, stir all together until tender. Cover
pudding dish with puff paste, put the
fruit in, pour over the strip and bake.
Eat with sauce.
Kiss Pudding-Boil one quart of milk,
stir in four tablespoonful of corn-starch
and the yellks of four beaten eggs. Beat
the whites, with a teacup of sugar;
flavor with vanilla; pile on top, and
bake ten minutes.
Lemon Pudding-Grate two lemons,
beat the yelks of six eggs; two cups of
sugar, half a cup of butter and table
spoonful of cream. Line the bottom and
sides of pudding dish with stale cake,
pour in the pudding and bake twenty
minutes. Cover the top with meringue,
and set on the stove to brown.
Cocoanut Pudding = Take half a
pound of grated cocoanut, half a pound
of butter and sugar each; the whites of
four eggs: a small glass of wine and a
teaspoonful of extract of rose. Bake
and serve with wine sauce.
| Chocolate Pudding four ounces
of chocolate, add a little grated nutmeg
| and some cinnamon. Put in saucepan
with quart of milk; let boil, stir in a
pound of sugar. Take from the fire and
beat in the whites of six eggs. Mix,
pour in pan and bake. Serve with
| sauce.-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

now in the room the children Ssd just
left, and now on the stairs-and bow tne
four little prisoners shuddered IS sney
passed directly over their heads! Then
they could be heard coming down again
Next, a match was struck. None but
| Nelly heard that sound, the others be-
| ing covered up The next sound seemed
to her the most joyful she had ever
heard in her life. It was her father
blowing his nose. The next moment she
was in his arms, bringing him to the
closet and calling out all the way:
s'Its papa, boys; it's papa!
Sure enough, the burglar from whom
they had been hiding was no one more
dreadful than Barr Majorle, VINO nad
got through his business earlier than ne
expected. The sight he saw when ne
| held the light to the closet door aston
ished him. The cover of the apple bar
| rel slowly rose, and first an elbow, then
head appeared. The cover OF the
| -four barrel shot up, two white heads
| bounced out like Observation-Disclosures, and
four white arms were stretched toward
| him. / needn't tell you how overjoyed
they were to see him, and how they all
hung about him, smearing him w1tE
-four and mashed apples.
Biddy was not so glad to see him when
she came back, for she had pretty
shrewd guess that she would be dis
| missed next morning.
To do Fred justice, he was ever after
wards heartily ashamed of the part he
had played in the little scene in the
closet that night, after all his morn
ing's boasts. 1t cut him to the heart to
think that he had Cooked out for numz
Der one," as he said, and left the sistR
two years younger than he to take ~
of herself For long time he COW
bear to look toward the corner
his fathers gun stood, and he did
another apple that winter.-f q
Wilson in American Apriculturl 49, W
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05
FASHION LETTER.

Novelties That Will BE CONNIE n FAM
During the Midwinter Season-Ch1rm.
ing Gsarnitures of Cut Work In Cloth
and Kid-Redingotes of 3 Unique Type.
Especial New York correspondence
Cloth, fur and embroideries are the
important factors in stylish COS
tunes for the winter. A long princesse
polonaise trimmed with seal, beaver or
other fur, opening over a skirt of velvet
or cloth of a contrasting color. is pop
u1ar model, and where extra warmth is
needed the short, high shoulder cape of
cloth and velvet, or fur matching the
band trimmings on the costume, is
added. Pretty and youthful tailor
gowns of Eiffel red, gray green or
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05
The Cruel Editors Preference.

Long Haired Individual (entering the
sanctum)-I understand, sir, that you
are very fond of poetry. Now, | can
write any kind. Epics, bucolics, SON.
nets, madrigals-in fact, any thing in
the shape of poetry flows like trucking
water from my fertile pen. What kind
do you prefer?
Editor (savagely)-The poetry of mo-
ton. Jimmy open the door for the gem
tleman.
He got.-Lawrence American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

neutral shades
appearing among
the most re-
cherche and ex-
pensive tailor
costumes sent
over. Old rose,
apricot, doe color,
oak heart, light
brown, soft, rosy
heliotrope, friar's
gray, ecru and
a l N o n d are
among these
tints, and form
ing Russian red
ingotes, fall in
straight, stately
lines over en-
broidered skirts
of the Cannn tint
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

are four distinct
types IN fashion
able gowns for
the winter sea-
son, but the
variations are
bewildering, ex-
tending from the
regal Medici
gown to the
straight, full
skirted dress of a
''housemaid on
duty" and al
though certain
rules are COM
piled with, there
is practically no
limit to the Gre.
alton of luxuri-
Gus toilets and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

auburn cloth
have black Per-
sian lamb bor-
ders of narrow
width, with gold
or silver en-
broideries above.
The high cape
collar of cloth or
fur is cut to
flare outward in
Medici style,
duu d tod uo TX
turban of the
same is en- suite.
Soft camel's hair
dresses n a We
round SIX ir t s
with all the
fulness masSed
at the back, a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

I'm well-known gambling house in
New York two hands are nailed up over
the mantels- They are the six, seven,
eight, nine and ten OF diamonds and
the same in spades. These two hands
came together and caused the division
Of small fortune between the holders.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

The most widely separated points
between which it Is possible 10 send q
telegram are British Columbia and New
Zealand. via America and Europe,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-12-05

WASHINGTON, Nov. 26. Admiral
Walker, in command of the squadron of
evolution now in Boston harbor, has
been ordered to Washington at his
own request for conference with the
Secretary of the Navy. 1t is supposed
that the conference has something to do
with the proposition to send the squad
ron to Brazil instead of sending it to
Europe as originally proposed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-29
Can't Get Rid of His Nickel.

About year ago some wag polished
off nickel till it only resembled the
coin of the realm in size and color.
After it had dropped into the bottom
of the bobtail car box the driver eyed
it suspiciously and, evidently thinking
the other side of the coin might be all
right, he gave the decisive pull and
let it pass. From that time to this the
company has been endeavoring to get
that nickel back on the rascally pub
lie. But, strange to say, every man
who tears open the little envelope con-
tanning it and its companion piece
always chucks tho smooth nickel back
into the box. OF course no driver can
now complain because the coin always
comes out of the company's package.
During its first year of service it has
taken about 2,190 trips, and as it is
getting thinner and smoother all the
time, there is now 70 hope of its ever
escaping street car service, except
through the romantic charity of some
kind deliverer, or through the final
dissolution Of the compauy's corpora
Baltimore American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-29
AFTERNOON TEAS.
Pleasant Hospitality That Is Enjoyed by
Every Body.

Pleasant Hospitality That Is Enjoyed by
Every Body.
For several seasons past the custom
of giving afternoon teas has been large
ly on the increase. 1t is very pleasant
hospitality and enjoyed very much.
One can go in street costumes. pass
a short time pleasantly and be at home
early enough for home duties and have
the evening at disposal for something
else.
The refreshments can be of the light
est kind, dispensed in dainty way to
lend to the attractiveness of the occa-
sion.
In small places such custom could
be introduced without making them too
formal. each lady having her own day,
and in this way much pleasant socia-
bility could be extended and the con-
slant running in and out, which inter-
feres so much with many housekeepers'
plas, could be entirely done away with.
I can not conceive of any greater
annoyance than living in a neighbour
hood where one is liable to Interrupt
tions at either end of the house.
Every housekeeper needs certain
times to put her house in order, and to
be interrupted in it means often serious
disarrangement of the whole day.
If housekeeping is ones business it
needs attention, and no one can enjoy
call when she is feeling something is
being done too much in the way of
cooking or left undone in the way of
arranging.
How much nicer if the whole set Of
ladies would organize a method Of
campaign for the season, each decide
on her own day, and be ready for
friends at that time.-Louisville Cour-
ier-Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-29
FLYING UNDER WATEl
Peculiar Habits of a Dainty LittlelfeI
Der of the Thrush Family. III

Peculiar Habits of a Dainty Littlelfem-
Der of the Thrush Family.
One of the most water-loving Pirds
is dainty little songster belondhg to
the thrush family, and poplarly
known as the water easel, or dpper.
This pretty little bird is found most
parts of the world, aad likes bet the
neighborhood of thDse merry noun
tain streams which rush boistsohsly
on to their fate, now leaping hellong
over some high rock, now Smiling
in some deep pool, and now ediying,
dancing, FLASHING down steep Incline.
Waterfall, pool, and eddying stream
are alike to the water-ousel, which
will dash into one or the other with the
same ready confidence as the ordinary
bird into the air.
In winter, when it's watery home is
frozen over. it will seek other and
milder parts, unless it can be sure of
finding holes in the ice, in which case
it will not hesitate to remain at home,
for it will plunge through hole into
the icy water with no care at all for
the temperature, and ha7ing made its
venture successful by the capture OF a
small fish, will return to the air once
more.
So fond is it of the water that it will
build its nest as near to It as possible,
and one instance is recorded of pair
which actually built behind water
fall, taking advantage Of the space
made by the shoot of the water over
the top of the rock.
Although the ousel uses its feet
while swimming, its progress is chiefly
due to the wings, which are moved ex-
actly as if flying in the air. The
wings are admirably adapted <&sass.
use, being almost as broad as long, and
of comparatively great power. The
tail is very short, and the body is COW
cred with soft thick down, which. as
in the true aquatic birds, affords an
impervious shield against the water.
Like all other birds which either
casually or habitually resort to the
water, the ousel seems to regard that
element as its safest retreat in time Of
danger. Even the little birds which
have never before ventured from the
nest, and which are quite unable to dy,
have been known, when alarmed dur.
ing the absence of the parents, to rush
pell NELL to the nearest water. and
with extraordinary facility to run
along the bed of the stream many
yards before seeking the air. Allow.
ing every thing to the overpowerinp
force of instinct, there still remains
something to wonder at in the feeling
Of confidence which can inspire the
fledgling to take so anxiously to the
water.-John R Coryell, in Harper's
Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-06-29

"And not tear will I shed. Be readyir ono
moment. What wretch''
''Ah, what a wretch!' echoed Pals, Al
from her seat near the window.
Amanda came down stairs in few ,,;n-
utes, dressed in a walking dress, ana -, q
two were about to leave the house toyet,,ar
when a noise Of steps was heard n tbe
gravel path without, and Amanda, pean;n o
through the old-fashioned side-lights ~ tbe
door, called out:
''Why, there he is He has comeun He
has got the parasol for me. Hide, hide some.
where, and let me talk to him frstu
AS she spoke she dragged poor Belinda
back into the parlor and crammed her into a
corner behind walnut bookcase. Now that
it had come it was too dreadful to bear Re-
linda said to herself. The next instant some
one uttered these words:
''What is the matter, Amanda yybv
won't you kiss me! Why, Amanda Won
wrote me such lovely letter and i've
brought the parasol."
There was sound as of pursuingsnd fv-
ing steps; then:
Don't touch mer' squealed amanda
1--WE found you out Your wife has been
here"
'My wife," roared the masculine ,oice.
Eyes," said Amanda. "Here she sn And
diving behind the bookcase, she Gagged
the wretched Belinda, now shiveriu with
| shame and terror, into the middleof the
room.
This is what your long days New
York meant, eh?" squealed Amana8 "If
she hadn't found my letter in your ,dcket
I'd have been married to yondn twOsteks.
There, take your wife and go 1ssS1A tilh
her if you want to, for just haze ylsGsS'sss
| o, you horrid old MorGon!" I9F
sob oh oh!' walled Belinda 'Oh! on!
don't, please don'tm q
Meanwhile, the accused feed the lady
with look of scorn.
MY wifen' said he. "Wiy, 7u ugly lit
tie demon, do you dare to say n your nus
| band. You blackmailer-
mo, amt! No you amt! 10, didn't!
| Oh oh! :" moaned Belinda.
Il never saw her BEFORE crd the gen
| tleman, who was no other TIN Mr.. John
Meyer number two. "She's n impostor!
| I'll have her arrestedr'
"And never saw him bere," moaned
the wife of Mr.. John Meyernumper one.
''But the letter was in my Jhn's pocket,
and thought-of course tfught-it was
written to him. 1t has his nne on it"
Il see," remarked Amadas adorer,
ecstatically. Il understan Your hus'
band and 1 have the sam name II he
travels for Bixby Brothers dined with
him last night. We went the play, took
supper and changed coats. found lotof
letters not belonging to m in my pocket
this morning. Here they as You see our
coats are both alike. Reag- made coats
just bought that day. We spoke ABOUT
them. Bought at the samPlace-"
30, don't say any NOR" sobbed Mrs.
John Meyer number one Don't please;
I've been such a fooln
$50 have l." said Amaria.
"Well," said Meyer number two, "weOe-
gan it by changing coats
Dear JOHN said Amnda, ''can you br-
| give me!'
Ask him not to tell ny john" saidBe-
india; he'd never forgi7e me. And if hat
coat is just the same as Johns, you'll hive
to sew on the bottom left-hand buttonbe-
| fore he loses it off; - with which WORDS The
ladies kissed and parted.
But am afraid John Meyer numbf two
told the whole story to John Meyer lhber
one, the day he brought Belinda to iman-
da's wedding.-Mary Kyle Dallas, i1E. Y.
Ledger.