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Dizziness and Consent.

The proprietors of the Brooks loco
motive works of Dunkirk, n. Y, one of
the largest establishments of the kind in
the country, have dismissed some three
hundred mechanics ION account of
dullness." It was Mr.. Blaine who in
formed the journeymen mechanics of
this country that their wages or their
employment could be reduced only by
their own consent. Upon this Blaine
theory the dizziness on account OF
which the Dunkirk mechanics were
dismissed must have been caused by
their consent! Or, peradventure, in
the lexicon of protectionism, ''dull-
ness" and consent" are words Of the
same meaning. But more difficult case
to explain is that OF the jack-spinners
of Cohoes, N. Y, whose wages were
recently reduced ten per cent. with
out their knowledge until payday ar
rived According to Blaine it could
have been done only by their consent,
but as. when they discovered the fact,
they resolved to strike, the Blaine the.
DRY and the fact do not seem to agree.
Is it 80 much the worse for the fact?"
Chicago Globa
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18
NOTE THE DIFFERENCE.
Civil-Service Reform as Practiced by Re
former Ben Harrison.

Civil-Service Reform as Practiced by Re-
former Ben Harrison.
When President Cleveland had bees
less than a month in Office, the ques-
ton of appointing General Pearson's
successor in the New York postmaster
ship was very pressing. and it was soon
announced that Postmaster Pearson had
been reappointed to that important
Federal Office. Commenting on this
announcement in its issue of April 1,
1885, the New York Tribune said:
The roappointment of Postmaster Pearson
gives general satisfaction to those citizens who
care for efficiency in that branch of the public
service here. 1t satisfies the public, because 1t
is good thing in itself; because Mr.. Pearson
is one of many Republican officials who have
proved so conspicuous1y tit that their removal,
on whatever ground, and irrespective OF the
personal merit of any who may be selected in
their stead, would be q positive detriment to the
public service. Such an appointment is, OF
course, to be commended most heartily as
good thing in itself In itself this ap-
pointment is admirable Mr.. PearsoH.s
unquestioned and superior fitness renders his
retention in office the clear duty of Pres dent
who means to improve and not to degrade the
public service.
President Cleveland was a Demo-
crat, and Mr.. Pearson never made any
disguise of the fact that he was Re-
publican. The Tribune is right, how
ever, in saying that his superior fit
ness" had never been questioned, and
Tor that reason, caring mainly for the
efficiency of the service, Mr.. Cleve-
land retained him in the Office which
he had filled to the satisfaction of
Democrats and Republicans alike. Be-
fore Mr.. Harrison had been month
in Office, Postmaster Pearson's term
expired, and the question of his sue
cessor again became a pressing one.
Nobody pretends that after four years
of additional experience Postmaster
Pearson's superior fitness had be-
come less unquestioned than in 1885.
but the Tribune said not a word in re-
gard to his superior fitness, or his
efficiency, or the general satisfaction
he had given to those citizens who care
for efficiency in that branch of the pub
lie service; and President Harrison,
ignoring all the reasons for the
appointment that had proved strong
enough to convince President Cleve-
land, has just given the postmaster
ship to Mr.. Cornelius Van Colt, a man
who has had no experience whatever
in the mail service. who has no record
of efficiency and superior fitness, and
who had no advantage over General
Pearson in the matter of Republican
ism, except that he is more accept
able to the machine and the spoils-
men. No single incident has more
clearly brought out the difference be-
tween the two administrations of
President Cleveland and President
Harrison. Those who note it care
fully and grasp its significance will
understand why President Cleveland
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18

family. The Empress Frederick nav
be next the Queen. Make 4 dean
curtsey 70 her. and shorter one to
eacn OF the others according to their
distance from the Queen. The reenla-
ton number OF curtseys Is six. That =
what | train my pupils for. HAVING
finished saluting each member of thu
royal family you back out swiftly-stiil
with a gliding motion. to allow The
other ladies to come up. This back
ing out is really succession Of curt
seys with first the right foot and them
the left foot forward. You kick your
skirts away all the time.
81 see all my pupils in their full
Dress" said Madame, ''to give them
the finishing directions. I keep trains
here four yards long for practice. Lea-
sons are almost required If you go to
the state ball. Debutantes are often
invited. The only formality to be re-
membered in the drawing-room is the
mode of carrying your ticket This
must be carried in the left hand, with
your right-hand glove between the
lOuFtu duu llttio AuSCT. AuuACS 0Io
also permitted to carry handkerchiefs,
but it is not advisable. You give up
your ticket. as the Lord Chamberlain
announces your name, and then you
advance up the room to the Queen"
do you get many American pu-
pils?" / asked.
Eyes, had several last year. They
were very agreeable young ladies, too
Some English people think that Ameri-
can women are too go-ahead to be as
decorous as good taste demands. But
can not say that. think Americans,
with all their curiosity and their read
mess to plunge into any conversation,
are animated not SO much by desire
to be forward in evidence as by live
]ier intelligence and animation than
the English. / have had some English
heiresses to teach; and oh! they are So
stupid when they come fresh from the
country to make their first appearance
in society. Pail Mall Gazette.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18
DRAWING-ROOM SECRETS.
An English Lady Who Drills Debutant
for the Queens Receptions.

An English Lady Who DrfIiS DebutanteS
for the Queens Receptions.
Next to the Queen as a model of
court carriage stands the Duchess of
Teck. Mrs. R told me all this in a
soft, motherly way. Then she sudden
ly turned practical, and fixed her eyes
keenly and critically and said: "But
come, take your hat off and we will
have a lesson. Place this on your
head" She handed me a disk of
wood about the size of a tea-plate.
There, put that on your head. This
ribbon prevents its falling off. Now
walk up to men' said madame. keep
your head up. Don't walk" she cried.
''You mustn't venture to walk. Your
feet must slide over the floor. Hold
your shoulders up. Keep your chin
high. Now try again!''
I wouldn't be maiden of the Sun ny
South. We are told that the cause of
their erect bearing is long practice
with water-pitcher on their heads.
A platter of wood convinced me that
the maidens of the Sunny South de-
serve all the erect carriage they can
get. Have you ever tried to walk with
your head up with q bit of wood bal
ancing on the top of your skull? l
tried again. ''You must not lift your
toes l did so and balanced the piece
of wood with ease.
Nov, will be the Queen pro tenn.
Glide up to me-" She retired to the
end of the room. ''You must regulate
your steps and count two between each
step forward. Take another step. and
then curtsey."
I obeyed. It was a very unsteady
one. TRY again, and go down very
slowly. Slower, slower" she said,
stretching out her hand, which /
kissed. You mustn't try to grab the
Queens hand. You must sweep your
hand round so"-and she made grace
full curve in the air-s'and be careful
your nose doesn't touch the Queens
hand. Any time can be given to the
curtsey to the Queen. Then you must
curtsey to each member Of the royal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18
NOTES OF THE DAY.

The missions to China, Persia
and Turkey are still to be filed. and
Webb Hayes. jamie Garfield and Allen
Arthur not yet provided for!-Wash-
ington Critic.
1t begins to look as if the Presi-
dent didn't propose to divide and con-
quer the solid South with the plums
at his disposal. The only mission it
has got so far is an omission.
Herald.
If Mr.. Halstead had consulted
so experienced a poultry man as his
friend Rutherford B. Hayes the latter
would have told him that one of the
strongest traits of chicken is tend
ency to come home to roost.-Chicago
Herald.
Mr.. Harrison is heartily desir-
Gus of annexing Cuba Itwould make
a lot of new Offices. and five thousand
raging Republicans could be sent to
the island before the stamping out of
the yellow fever should begin.
vile Courier-Journal.
-Consul- General News descrip-
tin of his position as a "place with
out any frills but with much swag" is
graphic but is hardly wise. So truth
full and appropriate an adaptation of
the burglars vocabulary to the spoils
of politics should be avoided by the
advocates OF the system. Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The millionaire Senators who
are trying to convince the country
that their services are worth SO, 900
year have undertaken a tough job.
If these able patriots don't like the
present Congressional salary they are
at liberty to follow the advice of the
late Robert Toombs and "pour it
back in the Macon Telegraph.
The spring elections in St.
Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati, Kansas
City and other Western municipali-
ties have swept over the party ma
chimes like a cyclone, leaving only the
most dilapidated wrecks of bossism
behind. When the people are awake
the bosses generally have use for
their cyclone pits.-St. Louis Post
Dispatch.
80 Trustocracy" is brand new
name for the kind of government we
are now living under. But as James
q. Blaine, who says that the trusts
are matters with which the Govern
ment has nothing to do, has been
given it's highest position by the new
Administration, we see little hope for
relief within the next four years at
least. ATLANTA GA Journal.
-Thorndyke Rice to Russia is
not fit. He IS man of personal &C
complishments and much money,
whose fad" has been literary con-
nection, to which end he popularized
and degraded a prominent review,
which he caused to serve 1.-the party
as much as possible. He ran for
Congress in Doodle campaign. He
is not an integral part of public life,
and his elevation to such a place as
this is in the nature of a surprise
Indianapolis News (Rep.).
President Cleveland, in 1886,
removed Francis E. Warren, Wyo-
ming cattle king, from the Governor
ship of that Territory because he was
an offender against the law prohibit
ing the fencing in of the public lands.
President Harrison has just reap
pointed Warren. He is one of the
cattle millionaires who were heavy
contributors to Quay's campaign
chest. We presume he will take his
reappointment as authority to fence
in all creation. sburgh Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18
CHAPTER TX.
THE TRAGEDY.

1t was ten miles to Stonefield, through q
comparatively unsettled country.
Durib her two weeks soiourn at Lone
Hollow Lura Joyce had been twice over
the road on the back of her own animal, a
fleet black gelding she was pleased to call
Romeo.
"rve heard there is q short cut to the
town." unused the young girl as she rode
out of the hollow at an easy pace. "And they
do say that it leads past old Mother
Cabera's hut, the gypsy fortune-teller. rve
a good notion to take that route. / should
save time, and might see the old hag, to
boot. What say, Romeo, shall we take the
path or the dusty road to Stonefeld!"
She patted her horse gently, speaking to
him as though he were human.
A low Whitney answered her appeal,
and Lura laughed.
"You say yes, good Romeo. Well, I'll
think on it, as the old Romans would say
When she came to the path that turned
from tho main highway, Lura drew rein
and sat for some moments in brown study.
She glanced up at the sun, then into the
woods, which looked cool and inviting.
The sun was long past the meridian, and
should she follow the road it would set long
ere the goodly town of StonetieM was
reached. Lura wac of an adventuresome
disposition, and seldom weighed the conse-
Quences.
who's afraid,'' she at length exclaimed,
tossing her head until the ostrich plume on
her jaunty hat danced like thing Of life in
the breeze.
Then she guided her horse deliberately
into the woods on the path that was quite
plainly visible at this time.
Progress through the woods was neces-
sarily slow, however, and Lura began to
suspect that she had been little the gamer
by leaving the road. Nevertheless she
would not retrace her steps now.
Presently the path led along the edge of a
gulch, and a little later she came upon q
rude log cabin but few feet back from the
path In front of this cabin sat an old
woman smoking black clay pipe; against
the wall at her side leaned a heavy staff.
"Mercy on US, here we have the old
gypsy fortunc-teller now!" exclaimed Lura,
drawing rein within q few PAGES OF the old
woman. My good woman, am 1 on the
right road to Stonefield."
The crone removed her pipe and stared
without uttering word.
Lura felt just little queer when she
caught the CLEAN of the old crones black
eyes. There was serpent glitter in their
depths, and the wrinkled face seemed to
take on the aspect of a goblin.
- asked if l am on the right road to
Stoneiied"
81 rcckin."
"How far is it!"
"Ten mile or thcreabout"
The old woman had found her tongue at
last.
"GoodnessI" calculated Lura II don't
seem to be making much Roadway. 1 must
be near two miles from the main road and
when / left that / was but nine miles or
less from town. Can it be that have been
going Backward"
Tho old woman rose, and taking her cane
hobbled forward.
.Is missy goin' to Stonefield."
"That's my Intention
"Are you from Lone Hollowl"
81 am"
1.-THE new mistress, 1 s'poser'
"Not exactly" returned Lura. laughing.
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will rank in history among the best
and most high-minded Presidents that
the country has had. and why Presl-
dent Harrison in the opinion of the
best observers is slowly gravitating to
the foot of the illustrious ine.-St
Louis Republic
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18

AGREEABLE to the wishes of the German
Emperor, the theaters have resolved to
abolish all French theatrical terms which
have crept into the language.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18

CHAPTER vu-CoNrrsuEn
Inns Is Madness" declared the Young
hunter. To quarrel thus on account of a
knA must the softer sex always bring
woes gave You credit for better sense
Captain Starbright."
but thatyoung mudsill assaulted me like
q coward" --o -AAo
He made the first ASSAULT"
"He didn
Over Miss Penroyl"
her, 0o--'0 ''''n' ol
And you make the same pretention.n
fingal Uninterrupted, with peculiar twinkle
of the eye
seems to be foolish quarrel at best.
lou VIII do well to take my advice and give
up thoughts of winning the girl"
and leave her to that mudsill-neverm
,crled the Captain, still hot and foolish from
ms recent encounter. 81 have sworn to
make Grace Penroy my wife, and no greasy
mechanic shall stand in the way"
Perhaps not, but there NAV be gentle
man who will win the prize in spite Of you
both"
SHOW is thatp'
81 believe that Miss Penroy has become
thoroughly Disguised with both you and
Austin Wentword, in which case am Just
'conceited enough to imagine that I stand
the best show" and young Fingal smote
MS breast with his clenched hand, and
Strengthened his form until he looked the
picture of a young Prince of the blood
captain Starbright regarded the youth in
astonlshment. He seemed to realize for
the first time that Louis Fingal was dan
gerously handsome
In faith, youngster, should hate to be-
heve that one so tender had entered the
lists against me-" retorted the Captain,
forcing a laugh.
''You may find me tougher than you
imagine" declared Fingal, solemnly.
"You handed me note few days since,
on the occasion of our first meeting. Was
it of your composition?"
the Captain regarded Fingal keenly as he
put the question. His gaze had not the eff
feet intended The young hunter was not
the least disconnected.
81 shall make no denials, august Captain"
answered Fingal, stroking his mustache
with grave look.
81 am then to understand that you mean
to interfere with my planss"
understand any thing you please, my
dear Captain
''Confound your muttered Starbright,
angered at the cool impudence of the young
hunter. 81 warn you to keep away from
this vicinity and leave me to myself, or you
may rue your impertinence in the time to
come. You UNDERESTIMATE
Certainly
'.And you will heed the warningf'
"Certainly-''
ST am glad to find you sensible"
always that, Captain Starbright," as
sured the young hunter. "Fair means you
will be permitted to use in a suit for Miss
Penroy's hand, but when you step beyond
that look to yourself The eagle will see that
the hawk harms not the pretty Cove"
Then, bowling low, Fingal turned and
darted away with the feetness of a deer.
Captain Starbright stared after him in rage
and astonishnent-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18

BARRIERS must be great travelers-theJ
are continually working from poll TO poll.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-18
HOLLOW:
VI, The Peril Of the Penroys.
"A Thrilling and Romantic Story
or Love and Adventure.
"~A.s H. MERRILL, AUTHOR OF "BoCus
BILL FISHER JOE" AND
OTHER STORIES
CHAPTER VIL-coSrrsrrn

<ieoVy''ont' 1889. by the A. n Hs,lo7o Tsars-
paper Companyl
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
One-Sided Press Dispatches.

We have heard some strong pro
tests againit the one side account of
the unfortunate mob barbarities
which recently disgraced Forest City
Ark, placing all the blame on the
colored people and making them the
instigators and sole cause Of the diff
ficulties. This is so contrary to the
record for peace and submissiveness
made by the race that fairminded
people discredit it on its face.
We are glad to be adle to repub>
lish ts-day an account from one pub
lie journal. which with a spirit of
justice and fair play has caused the
matter to be Investigated, giving
what the correspondent claims to be
a fair and impartial account of the
mob violence and murders perpetrat-
ed there,
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
Bayard TayIOr's EamOus Book

Views Afoot or Europe Seen with
Knapsack and Staff, by Bayard Tay'
lor, the most popular book OF travels
ever published by an A merican au-
thor, of which large editions have
been sold at $3.50, is now published
in handsome, big-type, cloth bound
volume Of 4S1 pages at tire remark
ably low price of so cents, Or three
copies for 81 10, postpaid This
price is to continue till July 1, enly.
1t is one of Alden's Literary Revo-
luton schemes to attract attention
to his large catalogue Of standard
books. He ought to sell a million
copies! No traveller ever saw more
than Taylor, or told his adventures
in more vivid language, His pen
pictures are charming, his book an
American classic. Aside from its
literary merit, this story Of the plucky
lad who was determined to see Eu.
rope with Or without means, serves
as an inspiration to all young men to
rise above their surroundings and
make like success of life. You
may order the book direct, or through
any bookseller or neWsdealer. John
B. Alden, Publisher, New York,
Chicago, or Atlanta.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
ALDEN'S MANIFOLD CYCLIC
PEDIA.

We are glad to note the appear
ance of Volume XIII, Of this excel.
lent publication. 1t takes the work
along from Electricity to Exclaim.
The information is condensed, but
clear, accurate, and brought down to
date. There is no sighting Of any
points, and the more important top-
les are treated with admirable full
ness. Thus Electricity has "a pages;
Electric Light, 3 pages; Elizabeth
(Queen), about pages (with fac
simile Of her signature, which is in
teresting if not beautifully; Emerson,
4 pages, England, about 10 pages;
Engraving. about 5 pages; Ensilage,
nearly 8 pages; Episcopal Church,
about 7 pages; Ethnology, 10 pages
A eyclopedia of some kind is needt d
in every home and every school. This
costs but little, while tor general use
it is far more convenient and practi
cal than the large and very expenS
sive works. 1t presents just the kind
of information which is need, d in
everyday life. Another valuable
feature is found in the illustrations
which are freely used where needed
to explain the text. Thus far this
series Of volumes has been eminently
satisfactory, and there is every rea-
son to believe that this high standard
will be maintained until the close.
Price only SO cents a volume IN
cloth, or rs cents in half morocco,
sent prepaid; or to those ordering be-
fore July l, 1889, the publisher Of
fers the 13 vols, now ready. in cloth
prepaid; for $500 or in half moroc-
CO, for 1915. John B. Alden. Pub
Usher, New York, Chicago and At
lanta.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
Special Bargains this Week.

At 10c-Fine Satteens which were 2Oc.
At 10c Finest Ginghams which were
25c.
At 10c-Finest Persian Lawns which
were 20c.
At 10c-A counter full of fine White
Goods, which were Is, 20, and 25c per
yard.
25c buys fine Silk Mitt in Black and
colors.
25c buys pair of absolutely Fast
Black Hose.
25c buys Ladies Jersey Ribbed Vests.
25c buys first class Corset.
74c purchases good Silk Parasol,
worth $1.O0.
75c purchases a good pair of Oxford
Ties.
ST. 90 for Gloria Silk Umbrella.
81 25 per yard for fine Silk Chantilly
Lace Flounciug.
M. NJ. NEWMAN d CO.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
PERSONAL.

P. E. Rev. G. Shaw made us a
pleasant call this week.
Miss l.. c. Bradford is enjoying a
visit to friends in Memphis Tenn.
Mr.. Jack Clemens was up from
Madison Wednesday.
Mr., Chas. r. Pickard has been on
a trip to Knoxville Tenn.
Mr.. John Bone Of Maysville was
in the city Wednesday.
Misses M. L. Clay and Blossie
Clay have returned from the Clark
University, Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. J. A. B. Lovett, Miss Mary Low.
EFT and Master Willie Lovett left last
evening for Shelby county in this State
to visit relatives.
Mrs. John s. Reed, of Decatur, arrived
in the city last evening to visit Mr.. M.
R. Murray and family.
Hon, A. w. Mccullough fore
most among the leading Republi,
cans Of the state returned from
Washington, D. G. Wednesday
night.
Mr.. Norman Mastin a popular
young man of this city, after an abb
sence Of several years, arrived from
Memphis, Thursday morning, to
spend the summer at home.
Mr.. P. R. Bailey an affable and
popular Republican leader of Deca-
tur stopped over in the city Thurs
day en- route home fir ON Washing.
ton, d. G..
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
work on ahe Cfncinnati. AIaba ma and
Atlantic Railroad.

Mr.. Q. II. P. Cornell, Chief Engineer
OF the Cincinnati, Alabama and Atlantic
Railroad has been in the city few days
on business connected with the new
road. In company with Captain W. F.
Baldridge, Wednesday, he drove over the
probable line as far as the State line
where the surveying corps was met. Mr..
Cornell says the road is permanently
located from Fayetteville, Tenn, to the
State line and that the work of grading
will be begun as soon as the survey can
be pushed through to this city.
Huntsville gazette., 1889-06-15
commissioners 10 Paris

The Governor Tuesday appointed the
following commissioners to the Paris
exposition
W. s. Reese, of Montgomery.
DIR. j. G. Thomas, of Mobile.
Dan Coleman, of Huntsville, now con-
sui st. Ettiene, France.
T. M. Scruggs, Decatur.
J. F. O'Shaughnessy. Huntsville
J. NJ. Gary, Bullock county.