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Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-12-05
Capt. Ben Drake,ss Of
''Cbarles the Mower and his
Wonderful Blade..'

In this Issue appears a long
article written in the style Of
Chro7icles, and that l have but
recenSly found out was written by
my old friend Capt. Ben. S.
Drake, of this city.
Capt. Drake is a Confederate
soldier and Democrat, but the
bloody chasm between us is not
so wide that we can not most COR
daily shake hands across it. /
saw it was "ten strike" as soon
as | read it, and would have pub
lished it in my paper that appeared
first after the publication of the
Captains piece in the Leader of
October Z, bnt it was too long for
my paper | thought But l have
had calls for it by friends of the
Blade, and for their sake and my
own rerublish it. l have not at
this writing seen Capt. Drake
since he wrote it, though l wrote
him note that | would shoot
him on sight.
l have understood that he feared
it might have hurt my feelings
but L do not remember ever to
have read anything in any Lex
ington paper at which | have
laughed so much.
He scores it into me pretty
nicely sometimes, but that is pay
ing me in my own coin, and the
wonderful preservation of histori-
cal accuracy that he maintains all
through the whole eight chapters
of his "Chronicles" demands that
L shall take my share when my
time comes.
Persons anywhere in the United
States who have read the Blade
for year past, and especially
those who read its fearfully sensa-
tional first issue, will recognize
much of the accuracy of the his
tory in the chronicles but citi-
zens of Lexington who saw and
heard much that took place that
was never published in my paper
nor in any other, nor indeed could
have been, will be forcibly struck
with the accuracy of the gallant
Captains account.
/ am willing to be slightly vic
timized if it would afford others
as much amusement as think
this piece has done.
1t was written when the COM
mon supposition was that | had
hung up the Blade.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-12-05
Narrated in Chronicles
For Future Gpner-
atoms
To Reed and Ponder OVer-The
Strange Adventures Ofa Gift
ed Scribe, Whose Hand WAS
Raised Against Every Man,
And Who Assailed Those W no
Were His BEST Friends.
FIRST CHAPTER OF CHRONICLES.

l. And it came to pass in the
days of Charles the Painter, who
succeeded Claudius tie Great, that
there were murmurings and
dissensions among the people.
2. And Charles the Ishmaelite
was chief among the murmurers
and dissenters.
3. And he grid his mantle
about him, and walked among the
people of the city. and did spy
upon them, and did try to stir up
more dissension among them.
4. But the people would Mt
hearken unto Charles the Ish-
maelite, and said, Behold, this
man is a heather; he is no good
5. Then Charles the Ishmaelite
became exceedingly wroth, and
did cry aloud against Charles the
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-12-05
Kaufman. Straus & Co..

Kaufman, StrauS q TO-,
BEAST MAIN STREET.
goods arriving daily Laces and embroderes
cowng shelves from the the widest richest
patterus We show them all materials
ladies and wholesome surprise those who prices
in Lexington anticipating make up Spring Underwear
Misses Dresses White Goods
amning stock of these goods.
Early Spring WOODEN
Novelty Sungs the and oldest patterns entirely
and pleasing the prices below actual ron ranging
81 yard line OF spring shades of Henrietta
opened coors change price spite of the additional duty
on them.
WASH G GOODsS.
Just received put stock quantity of fine Zephyr Cling
hams all patterns and cooriug modest pin stripes and checks
Scotch paid and neat stripes They quoted 3O have
marked them zoe per yard tu line of Ginghams
designs estimated to be worth l5c price 1Oc.
LaDiEs' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SPECIAL SALE.
Forty Chens Muslin Drawers patent
facing Zoe pair; worth zoe.
Ladies' Mother other Hubbard Gown; good mun well trimmed
al 55c they worth S3c.
Lakes Muslin Drawers Frut of the Loom Cotton deep hem
and tucks above, 22c; worth 4Oc.
walking skirts deep Cambrie rue at i9c; worth 15e
New Spaing Hosiery for Ladies ard Gents We fortunate
OF Ladies' Cotton Is and Silk Hose in both
black and fancy the going into effect
BILL prices thereon will show purchases ben
ht customers
Ladies' regular made fast black ose regular price now 3c We
still have them marked 25c.
Ladies black and colored Lsle lIose &C., We still offer
them 40c.
Ladies' fancy striped Cotton ose patterns you now
IOc; still marked at 25c.
Blue-grass blade. [volume] (Lexington, Ky.) 188?-19??, 1891-12-05
TOILET ARTICLES.

Colgate Turkish Bath Soap, full Gycerin
different at 42c box; Epey Cream genuine article 2O
Vaan bottles at 1O Ammonia for household purposes only
perau bottle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

a valuable contribution to the dis
cussion of the great question, the bot
tom of which we are still far from
having reached, What has Mckinley
done for the farmer? is furnished by
the Des Moines Leader, which points
out that while hay has cost the Iowa
farmers $50 a ton and corn from forty
to fifty cents bushel, "they cannot
sell an ordinary grass-fatted cow in
the home market to-day for more than
about SIS. Of course the Mckinley re-
ply is that an exceptional circum-
stance, to wit, the drought of 1890,
made it necessary for the Iowa farmer
to buy hay and corn to keep his cows
alive last winter until the grass came.
But what is the Mckinley bill for if
not to ride supreme and sublime over
the rack of all such circumstances and
make a market fat in proportion to
the expenditure necessary for fatten-
ing live stock-especially Republican
live stock? The seven lean kline i'd
not come in anywhere in McKinley's
dream.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

on these two great questions, and the
right will prevail. The Ohio yokel has
has uses, and is a dangerous element to
the classes, for he has the courage of
his convictions, and accepted the gage
of battle when it was thrown down
by the delegation from Cincinnati.
who proposed to run the conven ton
or burst the party. The true Demo
Gratis of that faction will, when the
time comes, wheel into line and do
good service. That part which has
hitherto been amenable to the inf1u-
ence of Quay and Dudley will go to
its own place.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Senator Jasper n. Burks has been
chosen as the Democratic Central
Committeeman from the 10th Con.
gressiona1 District to succeed Hon.
Jas. w. Brown, of st. Louis county,
lately deceased. A good selection, for
whatever may be said against Jasper
Burks, no one can question his Democ-
racy, and his time and money are al
ways at the service of the party.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Gov. Francis last Wednesday APP
pointed the Worlds Fair Commission
ers for Missouri. OF the seven mem
bers two are Republicans. The South.
east gets representative in the per-
son of ex-Congressman Dawson OF
New Madrid. If Mr.. Dawson doesn't
make a better Commissioner, though,
than he did Congressman, he will be
q decided failure,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23
Probate Docket

VI IRON Comfy, Mo-, August Term. 1891
C0nnaencing Monday, august Sd, 1891.
Ahrens. Henry, deceased, Val Effinger.
executor.
Boss, Charles, minor, A D Boss, guardian
and curator.
Boss, Minnie, minor. A d Boss. guardian
and curator. "i"h
Grey, M E, minor, Thos Hickman. guar.
dian and curator. Q N
Grey, Charles ii, minor, Thos j Hickman.
guardian and curator
krumholz, Herman, minor, Nj Seitz guar
dian and curator. va"
Marsh. Chester G, minor, T Marsh, guar
dian and curator.
;. Mathews, heirs, Harriet Mathews, guar.
dian and curator va"
fowl Il May, copartnership, Edwin Nav.
administrator "S'
FOWL, William, deceased, fowl, adj
ministrator. ~"
wv, M;hl.e, Iheresia, minor, Jas Logan, ad-
mini traitor. FRANZ DINGER,
Judge of prohato
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

The Ohio Democrats who assembled
in convention last week, were almost
a unit in asking for Gov. Campbell's
denomination. True, the corrupt Gin
cinnati crowd offered some opposition,
but it will not likely cut much figure
in November. Gov. Campbell has
made an efficient Governor and he is
we'll entitled to a reelection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Mr. CIeveland's letter on the silver
question is certainly to be regretted,
but there is no doubt whatever that
that gentleman is to day the choice of
q large number of the members of his
party for President next year. He is
true, courageous and patriotic, and
made the best executive the Nation
has had for wears.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Pennington Times: "The Ironton
REGISTER entered upon its 25th year
last week. 1t is one of the brightest
and most successful papers in this
section of the State, and can boast one
of the best appointed office outfits.
We heartily wish it continued pros
perity.n
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Yes, we understand Mr.. Bardsley
pleaded guilty and received fifteen
years, but how about his illustrious
predecessor, Mr.. Quay?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

The Ohio Democrats came right out
for free trade and unlimited coinage.
No straddling in that platform and it
will cause Maj. Mckinley no end of
unrest before November.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23
Final Settlement.

Notice Is hereby given to all creditors and
deceased, that the undersigned administrot~u,
OF said estate, intends to make final SETTLE.
lnent thereof at the next term of the Prohata
court OF Iron county, to be held at the court
s soase IN ironton, Iron county, Mo-, on the
the ID day OF August, A. D., 1891.
JAMES M. LOGAN, Administrator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

The Democratic outlook in Iowa
seems to be improving daily. Camp
bell in Ohio and Boies in Iowa would
certainly prove glorious.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

The anti-sub-treasury members of
Farmers Alliance throughout the Ma
ton, have called meeting in st. Louis
for the third Tuesday in September.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Ex-Treasurer Noland's conviction is
still source of much trouble to the
radical papers. But then the r. p.'s
never did favor furnishing criminals.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Crisp, Bynum and Mills-a trio of
great men from which to choose
Speaker. No second class statesman
to succeed that broken Reed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

1t is lamentable to see the lack OF
love which vacuates the gulf separat-
ing our esteemed contemporaries, the
De Soto Gazette and the Pennington
Democrat. Dear Brothers,
Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
For God hath made them so;
Let bears and lions growl and fight,
AS tits their nature to;
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23
OUR PLATFORM.

Unalterdble opposition to the policy OF
Public Fauoritism to Private Industries by
Tariff TdratiOn-commOnly called the Re
publican Policy of Protection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23
TUITION IS FREE,

Boarding and other expenses are light The
location of the school is high, healthy and
beautiful. 1t is also easily accessible by both
railroad and river. (See map in catalogue.)
The person thoroughly prepared to teach,
is well prepared for the various duties of
lIfe's work, and can obtain profitable en-
ployment. School officers are coming, more
and more, to realize the value of we'll train
ed teachers. The call for such teachers is
great, and the salaries paid are good. The
Normal Diploma is an unlimited State Teach
ers' Certificate, and the Normal Certificate is
State Teachers Certificate, limited to two
years.
Good board can be obtained at s. 80 to So
per week. Self boarding is practiced to some
extent and expenses correspondingly re-
duced.
BOARD OF REGENTS:
Hon. Louis Houck, President, Cape Cir
ardeau.
Hon. Moses Whybark, Vice President,
Marble Hill.
Hon. Leon J. Albert, Secretary, Cape Cir
ardeau.
Hon. L. E. Wolfe, State sup't, Jefferson
City.
Hon. Charles C. Rozier, Ste. Genevieye.
T. =. Buford, ESQ.,, Fredericktown.
Charles A. Pulley, Esq, Iron Mountain.
FACULTY.;
Richard Chapman Norton, LII. D.. Presi-
dent, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Politi-
cal Economy and Didacties.
John Sephus McGhee, A. NJ. Mathematics.
C5arless Milford Hall, B. S. d. Assistant
in Mathematics.
James Underwood Barnard, A. NJ, Eng
fish Language and Literature.
Miss Nellie Gordon, A. B. Assistant in
English Language and Literature.
Mrs. Sallie Finn Fuhri, Assistant in Eng
lish Language and Literature.
Willard Duncan Vandiver, Phi. B. Natural
Science.
Miss Winifred Johnson, A. B. Assistant in
Natural Science.
Henry Sanford McLeary, L. B. Latin and
Etymology.
Lauros Grant McCOnachie, A. B. Civil
Government, History and Geography.
Penmanship, drawing and
book keeping.
Otto Eckhardt, Music.
Mrs. SalIie Finn Fuhri, Assistant in Music.
nY@For full particulars send for catalogue
Address,
II. c. NORTON,
President of Faculty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23
For Sale at o. BARGAIN!

One Of the Best Residences in the Valley,
built by myself with special reference to
convenience and comfort. Located on Rus
sell Street, two blocks west Of courthouse.
For further particulars apply to
G. B. NALL, Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23
STATE
NORMAL SCHOOL
THIRD DISTRICT,
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO.
The object Of this institution is to prepare
the young men and women of Southeast Mis-
souri, to be the
Teachers of Our Schools,

and to utilize home talent to the best advan-
tage. The Board has added several valuable
branches to the Course of Study, and
strengthened the Faculty by increasing the
number of teachers. The best facilities for
learning are now furnished and thorough
ness is demanded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

The Pennington Democrat, that has
been so positive heretofore that Ed.
holland would never be convicted, is
now equally as sure that he never will
serve time. The Democrat also says
that conviction doesn't hurt DEM
Ocrat." Well, that is the difference
Conviction is the only thing that ever
does hurt a Republican with his party.
He may be guilty of any crime of dis
honesty or fraud; let him steal or en-
bezzle, like Quay, and he is made a
United States Senator and Chairman
of the National Executive Committee;
or, like Wanamaker, raise big fund
for corrupting, and he is elevated to
one of the biggest offices at the dis
pOsal of the President. These are great
men and are pushed forward by the
rank and file of the e. o. p. at every
time. On the other hand, let poor
unfortunate, like Bardsley, plead
guilty, and they proceed to make an
example of him for the sole reason
that he acknowledges his guilt. No
United States Senate for him, ali no!
And every little G. o. p. organ in the
land will help him on the road to de-
spair and destruction.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

Our trenchant pens were never made
To d-n each others eyes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-07-23

The trial of Ed. T. holland, ex-State
Treasurer. is now going on before Judge
Burgess at Jefferson City. holland stole
thirty-two thousand dollars from the State.
but will never be cony icted. He is Demo
crat-belongs to one of the influential fam
lilies of the State, was a member of the ring
that runs the Democratic party and ii
wouldn't do to convict him.-Cdpe Girdr-
ieda Democrat, July Is.
The making up of the weekly issue
from the matter in the daily is attend
ed with inconvenience, as the above
testifies. holland was on trial when
the item appeared in the daily, but
his conviction anteceded the issue OF
the weekly edition. Yet the main
fault is i'm making predictions from a
Republican standpoint when the full
filment is not at least a century be-
yond. Otherwise, as in this case, the
truth catches the lie and downs it.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-02-24
THAT BRIBERY" CASE.
The Investigating Committee
Recommends a Censufe.
SPEAKER BENNETT COMPLIES
But the Whole Affair seems to Have
Made Friends for Mr.. Howard.
Important Business Trans.
acted at Charleston.

Special Dtspdtch 10 uIG IRtGltgeHe1.
CHARLEsroH, W. Va, Feb. 2S.-Itcer
tainly cannot be said that the report o.
the Howarl.Dyer Investigating Com.
mittee was satisfactory to Mr.. Howard
and his friends. At the same time II
did not fully sustain the charges OF
bribery. 1t expressly stated that the
committee reluctantly gave Mr.. Howard
the benefit OF the doubt as to the legal
construc ton OF the word bribery and
only provided for his discharge from Gus
tody upon payment by him Of the costs
OF the investigation after "EeYere" rep.
rimand by the Speaker. The reprimand
of Speaker Bennett was certainly se-
we're one-too severe some people think
However, MI. Howard seems 10 have as
many friends as ever. There was un-
dou6tsdiy an element OF persecution in
the case which was entirely uncalled for
and could have no other result than to
create sympathy for Mr.. Howard. This,
however, does not refer to the commit
tee, to Mr.. Dyer or to Mr.. HowRrd's
competitors in the book business. The
affair was an unfortunate one viewed in
whatever light, and nov that it is over
the least said about 1t one way or the
other will probably be the better.
1t ia but justice to Mr.. Howard to say
that the committee report was tabled by
the House, but was called up at his re.
quest and adopted. His friends think
speaker Bennett far exceeded his author.
ity in his reprimand.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-02-24
ARE FOUND ALIVE.
Five of the Eighteen Miners
Hemmed in by Water
NEARLY THREE WEEKS AGO
AtJancsyilIe, Discovered by the Res.
cuers-..Their Horrible Condition.
Found ut Midnight After
Many Days Of Search.

HAzLErroN, Pa, Feb. 23.-"Alive,
alive" was the joyful tidings tonight al
II 80 from the ill.fated slope at Jeans
vile. After eighteen days, entonbed in
the darkness OF the mine, five of the vic.
tins OF the terrible mine disaster are
found alive. Their names are John
Tomaskusky, Joe. Mastuskowich, John
Berne, Bosco Frinko and an un-
known Hungarian who was visiting
John Berne. These, with the thirteen
bodies already found, make the eighteen
men missed the day OF tho accident
How they survived Is q miracle. No
traces Of the unfortunate victims could
be found until late tonight, when Su.
perintendent McFarlane and Caleb
Williams were making q search in q
breast on the east ganRway OF the
south pitch. They were startled
and horrltied to come across tho bodies
OF the five unfortunates, and yet withaI,
fortunate men. They were lying in
various positions allhuddled together in
their efforts 10 Keep warm. Careful ex.
animation revealed the joyful fact that
all were alive, weakened oil course by
the awful torture Of hunger and thirst,
but still alive.
They were go weak With one exCep.
ton they could not be moved. John
Tomaskuski's excellent strength left
him in better shape than any Of the
rest, and he was able to be moved. DR..
Doolittle, OF the village, was sum.
moued aud entered the mine.
A large stock Of blankets were
at once secured and the men
wrapped in them. Tomaskuski was
Just strong enough to raise his head and
look around. He was carefully carried
to the engine house at the bottom Of the
frat lift and medical aid given hint
When spoken to he raised his eyes
mourniully, a look OF despair pasaed
over his face and he muttered, "John
much sick"
The rest OF the men could not be
moved, but were cared for just where
found. The men will not be brought to
the BurfScs for several days. Careful
nursing will be given them, and every
effort put forth TO save their lives so that
their terrible tale may be heard.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1891-02-24
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

A Communication from the Owner OF th'
to be Cleaned Up.
At the meeting OF the Board of Edu.
cation last night, in the absence Of Pres
ident Jepson Mr.. Hannah took the
chair. The bend of Clerk R. E. Hall
was presented and the sureties, W. H
Anderson and John H. Hall, were duly
qualified and the bond received and
dIed.
On motion, the report OF the Commit
tee on Accounts, recommending the
payment of bills 10 the amount OF
Sl53 rs, was approved. The report OF
the Committee on Library, recommend.
lug the payment Of bills to the amount
OF S472 94, was also approved.
The report OF the Committee on
Finance, recommending the refunding
OF taxes, on erroneous assessments, to
the amount Of Sl27 72, was adopted; also
the report of the Committee on Build.
inRs and Grounds recommended the
payment OF bills to the amount OF $S64 81.
The report of the Committee on Rules
and Regulations, deciding that non.
taxpayer is not entitled TO send his child.
rem to the public schools free OF charge,
was received and fled.
The report OF Miss Wilson, the Librar.
ian, was received and filed.
The report OF the Superintendent Of
Schools was presented, and the following
ia an abstract: