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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

garlands. Men, women and children of all
degrees fiOcked through the streets shout
ing and waving hats and handkerchiefs in
their almost delirious enthusiasm. The
name of Washington was not only upon
every lip, but displayed in ornamental
arches under which the procession passed
The official residence was known as the
Walter Franklin House. 1t had been occu-
pied by Samuel Osgood, of the Treasury
Board, who moved out to give room to
Washington and his family. Shortly after
arriving at his new home, Washington was
called upon and cong ratulated by Govern
ment officials, foreign Ministers, public
bodies, military celebrities and many pri-
vate citizens He dined with Governor
Clinton that evening, at the latters resi-
dence in Pearl street Many OF the streets
We're brilliantly Illuminated.
Between the date of Washington S arrival
and his inauguration the city was overrun
with visitors and sight-seers from all parts
of the country. All the hotels and even
private mansions were crowded. Excite
ment ran high. There an Unsuitable
desire prevalent to get n look at Washing
ton, who had been described as the noblest,
grandest man human eyes ever saw. Old
people expressed their readiness to die af-
ter having once seen the First President
Impatienty every body waited for the
great u1E, Aprll 81, C0c CIV IL u IL new
and when it finally came the citizens and
visitors were absolutely frantic with patri-
otto fervor. At dayDreak National sa-
Lutte was fired from the fort at the Bat
terv and within a short tim, the city was
seething with excitement. OF course all
business was suspended. Thousands of
| men, women and children in holiday dress,
bands and military companies filled the
streets. Many people from the surround
ing country were arriving by stages and
packets About nine O'Clock bells in every
church tower in the city pealed forth a
merry welcome. Then they paused mo-
| ment only toresume, but in more measured
tones, that summoned the people to the
churches Ito implore the blessing of Heav-
en- on the Nation and its chosen President
so universal was the religious sense of the
| significance of the event
| Meanwhile military companies were
forming at their respective headquarters.
They soon appeared in a procession, with
bands playing patriotic music, and waving
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

drama played here, amid the glow of
patriotic enthusiasm, one hundred years
ago, must be regarded as transcendent.
From the balcony of the hall that stood
where the statue now is, the Declaration of
Independence was first read to the citizens
of New York; the Continental Congress sat
here in its closing days; and here the first
offered no place more honorably identified
with the history of American liberty than
this.
The first inauguration of Washington
marked the birth of our National Republic
Colonial and provincial America ceased to
exist, and National America began. The
hope of success lay apparently in one man,
revered and beloved as no other man had
been or ever viii be, and upon the success
full issue of the trust to which he was here
solemnly devoted. What scene in history
overtOps or even equals the grandeur and
significance of that glorious conservation
As we look upon this sculptrlred form of the
Father of His Country" and remember
that this is the place of the sublime event
which may be COMMUNICATED by unborn
generations, that here Washington took the
oath of his great office, fancy pictures the
scenes that occurred here one hundred
years ago.
As the first inaugural ceremony occurred
in New York City, the centennial celebration
of that event would naturally take place
in the metropolis. The scu ptured figure
of the illustrious hero and statesman will
be the central point of the commemorative
demonstration And could a more appro-
pirate place be found? The patriotic feel
ings aroused by the memory of the event
have resulted in material action for its
proper observance. and the celebration Of
the anniversary will be of National charac-
ter-a grand civic, military and naval dem
onstration, probably eclipsing the COM
memoration of Evacuation Day five years
ago.
After the adoption of the constitution, on
September IS, 1873, it was determined that
New York City should be the seat of the
first Federal Congress when it should con-
vene The old City Hall in Wall street, in
which the Continental Congress had been
accustomed to meet, was placed by the cor
poration of the city az the disposal of Con-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25
Increase of the Worlds Navies.

According to a recent estimate, the
number of war vessels launched last
year by the naval powers Of the world
was 60, while more than 100 were
building when it closed. England led
with 10 vessels launched and % build
ing, France launched 9 and laid down
Is, Russia launched and began 10,
Germany put vessel into the water
and ordered or laid down a. Italy
launched 10 and laid down IS, Austria
launched no vessel, but laid down or
ordered 3. China added vessels to her
navy and ordered or laid down more.
Japan ordered 8 and launched 5, the
United States launched 6 and laid
down e
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

and Washington, having alighted from his
chariot, attended by q body-guard, walked
through the avenue thus made, amid in
to the Senate Chamber, where Congress had
just assembled. Vice-President Adams,
who had taken the oath of Office few days
previously, met Washington at the entrance
and escorted him to the Presidents chair.
Having made formal Introduction, the
Vice President turned to Washington and
gravely addressed him as follows; - Sir, the
Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States are ready to attend you to
take the oath required by the constitution,
which will be administered by the Chan
cellor of the State of New York"
Il am ready to proceed" was the grave
response.
yice-President Adams then escorted
Washington to the balcony, accompanied
by Congressman and distinguished officials.
Wall and Broad streets and windows and
house tops in every direction were
crowded The tumult ceased. A profound
silence that was awe-inspiring and almost
appalling brooded over the scene immedi-
ately preceding the administration of the
oath. In the center, between two pillars,
stood the commanding figure of Washing
ton. He wore a Continental coat, dark
brown knee breaches, white silk stockings
and low shoes with silver buckles His hair
was powdered and tied behind On one side
OF him stood Chancellor Livingston, in a
full clerical suit of black; on the other,
ce-President Adams dressed more showily
than Washington. Between Washington
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25
THE KENTUCKY WAY.
UOw Love Finds Words Among the Ma
tives of the Blue-Grass State.

How Love Finds Words Among the Ma
tives of the Blue-Grass State.
| had been asleep in my seat in the
passenger-coach as the train was roll
ing through Kentucky, and was aroused
me. did not raise my head. but made
out that he was young fellow OF
twenty-five, or Whereabouts, and she
was a young girl of eighteen or twenty.
Reckon he's asleep" queried the
girl, referring to me.
I'm shore of it," he replied, after
taking a look at the back of my head.
There was an interval OF silence, cut
on the bias and warranted first color,
and then he queried:
Glad We come, Mary?"
''Sorter, Bill"
yves friends, hain't weep
"Shore."
81 never did keer fur no other gal. ."
''Shoo! Now you is funning me-"
''Shole as I live, Mary. 1 would int
marry no girl in our hull section, nc
how"
''Honest?"
True as cucumbers. Pap likes We,
Mary"
"Glad ont"
"And mann likes ye."
''Glad ont"
"And pap was a-saying to me that if
I got mar'd Icould bring my wife right
home"
''Your pap is good"
"But l can't git mar'd, Mary"
"Deed, but why not?'
fCause nobody loves me-
"Shoo! Reckon somebody does"
mo they don't If they did they'd
show it.''
There was another interval of silence,
bordered with forget-me-nots and Or
namented with orange blossoms, and
during this minute | think he seized
her unresisting hand. l think she was
ready to be seized. He probably
squeezed it as he said:
$50 you reckon somebody does?'
Yep"
"Then why don't they say 500"
"Waitin', mebbe."
''Waitin' fur what?"
"To be axed to say So"
He was trembling with excitement,
and he could not control his voice as he
said:
IF they loved me they'd squeeze my
hand, wouldn't they?"
Reckon they would
HalI
tralD
"And-and, Mary, if they'd marry
me they'd squeeze agin, wouldn't
.hey?"
Shore they would"
(Squeeze-whoop-call up the par
SONY
Then he leaned over and kissed her,
and Cupid danced a hornpipe up and
down the aisle.-N. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

the stars and stripes. Colonel Morgan
Lewis was in command The procession
marched to the Presidential mansion and
halted The committee which had charge
of the arrangements consisted of Ralph
lizard, Tristram Dalton and Richard Henry
Lee, from the Senate, and Representatives
Egbert Benson, Charles Carroll and Fisher
Ames They escorted Washington from his
house amid vociferous cheering. The
President-elect rode in a carriage that was
called q chariot, drawn by four horses. The
route was through Pearl to Broad street,
thence to Wall street. Arriving in front of
Federal Hall the troops broke ranks and
formed in line on each side of the street
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25
THE LEADING NEWSPAPER.
a Single Column Devoted to the Report
of the Inauguration.

"A Single Column Devoted to the Report
of the Inauguration.
The leading newspaper in New York City
in 11S9 was the Gazette of the United States
1t contained four pages of three columns
each and was published semi-weekly. 1t is
amusing to compare the issues announcing
John Adams arrival and taking the oath
and Washington's arrival, weeks sojourn
and impressive Inauguration with the re-
ports of similar events in the leading news
papers of the present day. In the Gazette
OF May 2,17S3, the first page is devoted to
political essay by "Amercanus" and a COM
munication on general affairs. The second
page gives the regular proceedings of Con-
gress Two-thirds of the way down the
first column of the third page, under the
simple headline, City of New York. be-
gins the report of one of the greatest events
in the life of this Nation or of the world
But little more than two columns is devoted
to the august proceedings, and exactly one
half of that limited space is taken up by
Washington's inaugural address. And yet
the Gazette was thoroughly patriotic and
seemed to be imbued with the spirit of the
times
The arrival of Washington in the city is
thus announced, the typographical style
being followed closely, except as to the old
time So:
THURSDAY last, between . and s
O'Clock, p. NJ the Most Illustrious PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES arrived in
this city,
''At Ell zqbethtOrn lie was received by
deputation of three SENATORS and five REP
REsENTATIvEs of the United States-and
three OFFICERS of the STATE and CORPORA
TIoN-with whom he embarked on board the
Barge built for the purpose of waiting him
across the bay. Thirteen Pilots in white
uniform rowed this Barge-THoMAs KIM
BALL, Esq, acting as Cockswain."
The most sensational paragraph in the re-
port of the inauguration proceedings was
the following:
The Scene on Thursday last was sublime
" great-beyond any descriptive powers of
the pen to do justice follow universal
and how laudable the curiosty-How sin
cere-and how erDrcsire the sentiments of
respect and veneration.-An ranks APP
paared to feel the force of an expression,
that was reiterated among the crowd
! WELL, HE DESERVES IT ALL
The Gazette of date April %, 1879, thus
describes the arrival of John Adams from
his home in Boston:
"On Monday last arrived in this city,
| amidst acclamations of all ranks OF citizens,
His Excellency JOHN ADAMS, Esq, VICE
president of the UNITED STATEs,-The Cav
alcade which escorted His EXcellency into
the city, was numerous, and truly respecta-
bic. From the Connecticut line to Kings
| bridge, he was attended by the Light Horse
| of West Chester County, under the COM
| mand of Major PIsTARD. At Kingsbridgc he
was met by General MALCoM with the Off
GERS of his brigade, and the City Troop or
| Horse, commanded by Captain STOKES. Also
| by officers of distinction-many members
| of Congressman large number of citizens
in carriages and on horseback. On passing
the fort Federal salute was fired"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25
READING FOR THE YOUNG.
WHEN BEDTIME COMES.

Why do ycu cry when bedtime comes?
Dreams are waiting, and fairy drums
Will soon be beating their soft tattoo
In a drowsy chorus over you.
The moon and the stars will come and peep
At little one who is fast asleep!
And out of the flowers on the window-sill.
While soft on the pillow your head lies still.
Beautiful fairies perhaps will glide,
And open their rainbow wings quite wide,
Flying around you in fairy rings,
And kissing you gently-the pretty things!
Then don't be crying as babies do;
1 want to be always brave; don't youf
Kiss me, darlng-bh mother ''good-night;"
Away with tho tears now! There. that's right
Little Folks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

The tinfoil so commonly used to
wrap Neufchatel cheese, chewing gum,
various kinds of candy, and all kinds
of chewing tobacco, is said to be dan
gerous on account of the lead in it. Its
use for wrapping articles of food has
been forbidden in France.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

The saw is largely used now in.
stead of the axe in bringing down the
giant redwoods in California. The tree
is sawed partly through, and then is
forced over by wedges
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

This event, indelibly recorded, marked
the beginning of memorable epoch in
American history; for it was the dedication
of the young Republic as well as the inau-
guration of its first President Here IA
nous actors of revolutionary times realized
their dreams of independence. Upon this
site the browning event of Washington's
glorious life and the life of the Juvenile
Union occurred Among the most impos-
ing scenes in our National history, the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1889-04-25

BE kind to your friends. that you may
keep them; be kind to your enemies. that
they may become your friends -Thales, B.
C 60
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02
nrIered 10 Snmna.

WASHINGTON, April 2-The Navy
Department has ordered the Richmond,
Alert and Adams to Apia, Samoa, at
the earliest practicable moment. The
Alert is at Honolulu, and can reach
Apia in a month or 40 days; the Rich
1nond is in the Rio de In Plata, and must
go around Cape Horn; the Adams is
undergoing repairs at San Francisco,
and may sail within three weeks, and
reach Samoa about month later.
These vessels are of antique type com.
pared with the vessels OF the German
East African fleet which have been or
dered 10 Apia.
Instructions have been sent 10 San
Francisco to hurry forward the prep
aration of the Charleston, and every
effort will be made to get her guns aud
carriages transported overland at the
earliest possible moment. The guns
are ready At the proving ground, Anna
polls, and the carriages are about ready
at the Washington Navy Yard.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02
cREsToN SATURDAY LETTER.



Last week we told you to come and get
some interesting information regarding
home, This week we want to speak OF
one or two items of especial interest,
with all cur advertising, there are many
yet who imagine that .sOreaton" Is long
way from the city's centre. To these we
would say that 1t Is as near to Tenth aud
Market streets as is the soldiers monu-
ment, which surely is not over hiteen
ninutes'walk. We have hereeverg facil-
l,y Tor comfortable home, and WHEN the
lay is stormy, or at any other time you
oan ride on the best railway In the city.
The cost of lot Is about one-fourth TO
one-sixth OF the city lots generally, while
here is every facility offered In other por-
lions, in the way OF city water, gas, etc.
Now what is the city tax here. Suppose
the value of an improved property here Is
~, 600 (Which farther In town would
mean 81, 50D), your assessment would be
about 81, 400, or the amount OF tax ONE
half of S2l.7O, or Sl0.S5. Now, If the
same property were located In the city
proper It would he assessed at about
$4,000. or tax of SS1, 40 that at Ores
ton" there would he saving oil about t2U
per year, In this item alone. In more
expensive building the proportion would
be the same. The Legislature made the
tax less here TO encourage building, and
the half rate tax is to continue for oveI
eight years yet Another letter nexl
Saturday.
Creston Land and improvement Co,
No. 7l2 Market street, I. TATNALL, Sec
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

BALTIMORE, April Ia Washington
special to the American says:
Hon. Benjamin F. Butler came to
Washington to be present in the Equity
Court, where he is arguing the case of
Butler VS. Strong. He took little notice
OF his colleagues, oouauing his attention
to the work before him, aud when he
came in contact with Mr. F. 7. Brown
ing, tue counsel on the other side, he lost
his temper.
Mr.. Browning had the floor and had
paused momentarily to refer TO some
papers, when MIR. Butler attempted to
address the Court. Mr.. Browning Inter
rupted with 81 have not yielded the
floor" General Butler made several
vain efforts to fix the attention of the
Court, aud failing, sail; Your Honor,
dom propose to be snapped at by a
cur" To this Mr.. Browning replied
"And may it please the Court, don't
propose to be bulliei by bull dog. "
The contestants quoted down when the
Judge threatened to hae them both fol
contempt OF court.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

Rev. j. D. @. Hanna preached his ini-
tial sermon in Asbury N. E. Church last
Sunday. The church was crowded to
hear the new preacher. "Not by power,
nor by might, but by my spirit" was his
text, and Tor an hour or moro he held his
vast audience entranced by a ready flow
OF spiritual ora DRY. He spoke to the
Sunday school III the afternoon and in
the evening his sermon was no less efIec-
tive than his morning sermon. The
people of Asbury are pleased and look
forward to a great year Of prosperity and
spiritual enjoyment.
Rev. j. E. Bryan went out to Newport
on Sunday aud filed the pulpit there
both morning and evening, having large
congregations to hear him. SIX years
had elapsed since Mr.. Bryan finished a
three yeara' pastorate at Newport and the
people were glad to greet their old pastor
again.
Mr.. Bryan follows Mr.. Hanua ut New
port and Mr.. Hanna follows Mr.. Bryan at
Asbury, aud both are Rmong the ablest
and best ministers in the Wilmington
Conference. These ministers will ex-
change parsonages tomorrow.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

Mr.. Sewell Hall and Miss Lille Aud
erson of West Chester, Pa, were married
by Rev. VIM. NJ. James at the residence
OF the groom's father, on West Sixth
street, on the 25th ult. The happy pair
will reside in West Chester.
Mr. John W. Slaughter and Miss Car
rie Smith were married on Sunday even
ing AT the residence OF Rev. WIN. NJ.
james, Second street above Union. The
wedding WAS quiet and yet very en-
jny&ble one, as all the parties present ap'
pearad to be very happy.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

In the electment case argued yesterday
when the REPUBLICAN, went to press, in
which Philip Plunkett was paintiif and
Bernard Wolfson was defendant, or
holding-over tenant, Mr.. Plunkett was
awarded verdict of S25 damages and
possession OF his premises. a strong
point made by Mr.. Lore in his argument
Tor Mr.. Piunkett was that in law no YER
bal contract was binding, and the protes-
tation of Mr.. Plunkett to Malacslza con-
tinuing in possession alter the 10Th of
March was strong presumptive evidence
that no verbal contract ever existed be-
tween them. AS S25 will not more than
pay the costs Of the suit, 1t is evident that
the referees made no. allowances for pros
pectiye damages that he may possibly
have to pay the tenants that were given
possession. Messrs. Lyman ald Brown
strongly combatted the position taken by
Mr.. Lore, contending that the circum-
stances which surrounded the case indi-
Gated a legal agreement that Malacalzs
should remain in possession. .-.-
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

Time table in effect, Dec. 9TH. 1855. Trains
leave Wilmington (ETeneh street, a. follows.
Fer Reading. BiTdsboIo, Joanna. sprlng.
neld, Waynesnnrg function, Manor ,Pottsville
TAmaqua, Allentown, Lebanon, Werners'
Vile aud all poluts on the Philadelphia and
Reading d. r., TOO a. m. and 2.i0 p. m.
For Springfield, WaynesburE Junction.
Coatesville, Embfeevile, Lenape, Ohadd'i
Ford and Dnpont's and intermediate points,
7. 90 n. M, 2. 10 and g. 90 y. m.
For GoateSyllie and intermediate points Al
7. 90 a. m, Z. 40 and 300 p. m.
For West Chester, 100 q. M, A'to anu e.Wt
Daily except saturday and sunday,
FOR New Bridge and intermediate points
On sunday for Heading and intermediate
points, at 1903 a. M, and for Springfield and
intermediate points at 8. 90 p. m.
A. q. McCA UPLAND. BUWN kSS BRi0aR,
Superintendent. Gen fass, Ag't.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

The bill providing that it shall not
be lawful TO insure children under 10
years of age should be ''put to sleep"
and allowed to rest forever The
argument that an insurance on chill
6ren's lives is an incentive to child
murder is all bosh, and will apply with
as much force TO insurance of any
kind. We have known of number
of instances in this city where children
have died, and had 1t not been tor the
insurance that their parents had on
their lives the county would have had
to bury them. The amount charged
per week Is SO small that no one misses
II, while the sum realized when Gou-
bic comes proves a godsend. We are
opposed to any legislation that will
prevent parents making this provision
In behalf of their little ones, as we be.
lleve 1t would be injurious TO many
worthy persons. The parent who
would nurder child for the purpose
of obtaining the insurance would
murder it to save the expense Of feed.
ing and clothing 1t, so we cannot see
shat this argument applies with any
force against insuring children's lives
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

A court In Cincinnati has just given
decision, which if 1t is adopted as
good law by the courts all over the
country win put an effectual stop to
boycotting. In this instance firm
that had difficulty with its employ s
was boycotted by labor organization.
The firm brought suit and was
awarded heavy damages, but as this
decision did not suit The labor organi-
cation, whom it seems has responsible
men at the head OF it, an appeal was
taken and a new trial granted, which
has resulted in still heavier verdict
in favor OF the plaintiffs, which the
defendant organization will be Obliged
to pay. ..
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1889-04-02

acts of any Senator or government off,
cial, and the fact that these gentlemen
have improved the opportunity to take
their revenge shows that the criticisms
were well founded and not without
abundant cause. In all the discussion
that ensued on his confirmation there
was not. as far as known, single
word said against his fitness to fill the
position, and the only plea urged
against him was the fact that he had
fearlessly performed that which he
considered his duty. There eau be
but one opinion about this matter, and
that will not be very favorable to the
men who opposed him,