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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

SOME Twelve OF HIuecu years dSO tuo
late Ben Wade of Ohio said, in a speech
in the United States senate, that by the
close of this century every acre of ordi.
nary agricultural land in the United
States would be worth $50 in gold. II
is already clear that if he erred at all, il
was in over-stating the time. In the
twenty-one years that remain OF the
present century, if our population keeps
on increasing at the Nte it has main
tanned since the institution of the gov
eminent, with the exception of the dec
ade which included the civil war, there
will be an addition to our present popu-
lation of something like forty-fve mill
ions, an addition of some seven mill
ions more than the total population of
the United States as shown by the CEN
sus of 1870, and nearly half as much
again as the present population of Great
Britain. There is no question about
the ability of the United States to sup
port such population and many hum
dreds of millions more, and, under
proper social adjustments, to support
them in increased comfort; but in view
of such an increase of population, what
becomes of the unappropriated public
domain. Practically there will soon
cease to be any. 1t will be very long
time before it is all in use; but it will
be very short time, we are going,
before all that men can turn to use will
have an owner.
But the evil effects of making the land
of whole people the exclusive property
of some, do not wait for the final appro-
priation of the public domain to show
| themselves. 1t is not necessary to con-
template them in the future; we may
see them in the present. They have
grown with our growth, and are still
| increasing.
| We plow new fields, we open new
mines, we found new cities; we drive
| back the Indian and exterminate the
buffalo; we girdle the land with iron
roads and lace the air with telegraph
wires; we add knowledge to knowledge,
and utilize invention after invention;
we build schools and endow colleges; yet
it becomes no easier for the masses Of
our people to make living. On the
contrary, it is becoming harder. The
wealthy class is becoming more
wealthy; but the poorer class is becom-
ing more dependent. The gulf between
the employed and the employers grow
J ing wider; social contrasts are becom-
| ing sharper; as liveried carriages appear,
so do barefooted children. We are be-
coming used to talk of the working
classes and the propertied classes; beg
CARS are becoming so common that
where it was once thought a crime little
short of highway robbery to refuse food
to one who asked for it, the gate is now
barred and the bulldog loosed, while
laws are passed against Migrants which
suggest those of Henry VIII.
| We call ourselves the most progressive
people on earth. But what is the goal
of our progress, If these are its wayside
fruits?-Progress and Poverty.
LET the forms and adjustments be
what they may, democratic government
worthy of the name Is only possible
where the personal independence of the
masses gives root for the civic virtues,
and every citizen has an interest in the
well being of the state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
A JUDICIAL COMPROMISE

no" Uncle Johnny" Rectiffes His Griev
Gus Error.
IN quiet little town in Cumber
iand county years ago Uncle Johnny
was the trial Justice
30 quoth a legislative friend the otbe,
day. --N' Viz '''iei
lie never failed in due respect to his
oihce. lie never underestimate his
posltloh. An omlnous 'ahem' preceded
al MS judicial opinions, and when he
aeliVered one, woe to the unhappy wight
VINO smiled or lost countenance. A rare
gooo man was he-not versed in law or
oVernuch wise in councils, but true to
friend and good citizen albeit a
Pornpous Judge. i think he is the ONLY
man In the Judiciary in Maine who
ever accomplished or did what I am
about to tell
We'll. | knew man who tried .
case, before him, one dav in that town
L knew the man well. I saw him this
morning almost the moment 7 arose
Inc opposing attorney was a much es-
teemed law-giver of that town whose
methods Uncle Johnny indorsed and
whose law he held to be more invincibIe
than the 'statoots.'
This friend of mine defended the
party alleged in this case of which I am
about to tell, and discovered fatal de-
1ect IN the warrant. He argued it be-
lore Uncle Johnny to no effect. Uncle
Johnny held the warrant good. chiefly
because the attorney, his friend, said
SO. and he fined the respondent three
dollars and costs.
That night a new light broke upon
him, and the next day very early he
was rapplng at the defendant attorneys
door Hi. said he, get up there. 1
want to see ye'
when the door opened in came
Uncle Johnny in a perfect sweat. He
was excited and sorry He was afraid
he had committed something or other:
he didn't know whether it was de post
facto or habeas corpus or an e pluri-
bus unum, but whatever it was he
wanted to fix it
The attorney, thus rudely awak-
ened, manifested unconcern. It's gone
too far said he. 4 knew you were
wrong. l told you so, in fact | don't
know what they will do with YOU OF
course, they will take your commits
sion away. They will disbar you, |
am afraid, also, or they would if you
belonged to the bar. / guess it's be-
yond recall. Nothing can be done for
you
1.-The wearer of the judicial ermine
was now in deepest sorrow. A wave
of regret passed over his face He
took a turn around the room and finally
said: Tough, amt it? Tough. after a
man has toiled and toiled, amt it?
Tough, l say again, amt it? What
would you do?"
Nothing can be done, said the law
yer hopelessly, although almost over
come by the peculiar sorrow upon the
old gentleman's face.
EFF 1 pay the fine and costs myself?
How's that?"
'''And it was compromised on that
basis and he paid the fine and costs out
of his pocket and kept his commission,
and this is thought to be the only in
stance on record in the courts of this
commonwealth Lewiston Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

Miss Carter, of Wilmington. Mass,
has given that town $40, 1000, the income
of which is to be used in painting
houses that may need it from year to
year, provided the applicant does not
own a dog and is member OF some
temperance organization The DIS
elimination against those who do their
own rubescent painting is understood,
but the other dogmatic ruling must be
based upon decidedly cursory views
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
Unuuestioned Authority.

A little Washington boy, who keeps
his eyes and ears open constantly, re-
Gently succeeded in rather embarrassing
his father. He had been amusing him.
self by pretending to transact business
tlike papa. and insisted on being shown
the respect due a full-grown citizen.
But he wanted a pair of roller-slates,
and when he got them spent good deal
of time on the pavement. One evening
his father came from the office, and for
the sake of teasing the little man, said;
That's nice, isn't? The idea Of
man playing like that What would you
think of papa were he to come home on
sbates?'
'sWen," said the youngster. after a
thoughtful silence, mamma says you
do. "-Washington Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

LET the forms and adjustments be
what they may, democratic government
worthy of the name Is only possible
where the personal independence of the
masses gives root for the civic virtues,
and every citizen has an interest in the
well being of the state.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

II Is now eight years since the Great
Burlington railroad made It's entrance
into Denver; eight years OF steadily In.
ctcasin. business; eight Years con.
s,antiy growing In public favor.
II brains thr year is3i ahr.as, with
the times. Nothing known In railroad
invention that adds To the coiafos; Of It's
patrons. or the efficiency Of iis mrviec.
las been overlooked. Three daily trains
-Vuippr,i with nil 81 the modern rail
WAY improvements now leave Denver
daily for tho east. giving the public
three through trains daily for Chicago
and three through trains daily FOR 81.
Louis. passing through Lincoln, Omaha.
~. Jo~rvh and Kansas City.
Passengers going 10 any II there
points. or TO the East. North mud south
can have the advantage 81 Solid Vcs,i.
buled Trains carrying Dining Cars.
Pullman Sleeping Cars. Chair Cars and
Coaches. securing To passengers eonfo',
and convenience not surpassed by any
railroad In the world.
Colorado Headquarters:
100 I.arimcr ST.. Denver.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
Town Council Proceedings.

On Saturday evening last the Board
OF Trustees held special meeting with
Mayor Barton and Trustees Mediation.
Deemcr, Rooney, Wolfe and Watson
present. Minutes Of last meeting were
read and approved.
The principal object Of the meeting
was the appropriation Of moneys to
meet the expenses If the town govern
ment for the coming year. An ordin-
ance was passed appropriating 5000
III is published IN another column.)
The matter Of the city dumping
ground was referred to the committee
on streets and alleys with full power to
act. An adjournment was then taken.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
Tree Planting.

We are In receipt OF the State forest
commissioners circular, No. II, and
rs ArbOr day is approaching 1t contains
valuable information concerning the
planting Of trees. Among the suggcs.
lions we quote the following Ms being
very applicable In this section:
For street and roadside Planting, or
even In other situations where rapid
growth and shade are mainly sought, no
better tree can be named for this re-
gion than the road-leaved cottonwood.
1t requires considerable moisture until
fully established, but will maintain a
vigorous and continuous growth under
conditions that would be fatal to other
species. Other native deciduous trees
arc the box elder and honey-locust.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

We offer one hundred dollars reward
tor any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
i. j. CHENEY II Co., Props, Toledo. q.
We. the undersigned, have known +.
'. Cheney for the last Is years, and be-
lie him perfectly honorable in all bus
mess transactions and financially able
to carry out any obligation MAIDS by
their firm.
WEST x TRuAS, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, y.
WALpIso, kINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Price Zoe. per bottle. Sold by all drug
gists.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

We desire to say to our citizens. that
for years We have been selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. BucKlrn's
Arnica Salyc and Electric Bi,ters. and
have never handled remedies that sell
Us well. or that have given such univer-
sal satisfaction. We do not hesitate to
guarantee them every time. and We
stand ready to refund the purchase
price II satisfactory results do not fol.
low their use. These remedies have
won their great popularity purely on
their merits. All druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
PATENTS.
ELKCTsoS NOTICE..

Public notice IL hereby given that on
Tuesday. the seventh day Of April. 1901.
the regular annual municipal election.
In and for the Incorporated Town Of
Mc-ker. Colorado. Will lc held. at which
Tune their will In elected the following
named officers:
One Mayor. To serve for the term Of
onr year.
Thr-c Trustees. To serve for the term
of two years.
The polls of said election will bc open
between the hours d 7 \. IN. and y.
tn. In the Office Of the Meckcr stables.
on said day.
The Hoard Of Registration will meet
nj tho place designated for holding said
election. on Tuesday. March ~. for the
purpo~c of revising. correcting aud pre-.
pairing list Of the qualified electors en-.
titled In vote at said election.
Attest: Z. r. BARTON.
JSo. A. WATsoN. Mayor.
Town Recorder.
MEEkEt. Colo. March 8, 1891.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
NOTICE.

To my fs,-nis and paisuss;
We will open the Rio Elanco Sample
Rooms and Billiard Parlors Tuesday,
March 3ist. Al d p. ~. Having re.
modelled and re.furnished our place of
business We arc now prepared to pro-
vide you with an evenings amusement.
We have received tho finest stock Of
wines. liquors and cigaSS ever opened In
the city. We arr the only house In the
county Who handle the famous brand Of
Soils cisars made by the only Spanish
cigar factory IN COLORADO. We arc their
sole agents. for Rio liianco county. and
handle seventeen brands Of this cigar.
Call and No u n our corner.
+. +. WEIGH.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

WHAT VIZ WOULD LIKE TO sKs.
Rubc iiail fishing go.
Harry Niblock 60 after EN-.
Quail In the White river valley.
sam Moa,x once more catch u trout.
Uncle Jim with rod on his shoulder.
The ladies' take MI interest in fishing.
johnnie Mil In gum boots going iisl,.
Ing.
sandy smile when he hooks a-~hi,r-
Dish.
Salty waste icAs time catching small
fish.
Joe Rooney once more after tho beau.
ties.
A fishing club formed Of local nim-
rods.
Fay Gorhams familiar face along the
river.
Our friend lloyd hook = thrrc.poand
trout.
Less elk crippled by North Elk creek
hunters.
Johan,xcn brought from his state Of
icthargy.
Judge Ryan's countenancc when they
don't bite.
Tho boys take their boat girls out for
n days Ash.
Tito river clear up - rossss could
catch fish.
Harry C. catch a fish and not
break his rod.
Henry W catch more than three
trout In one day.
The brothers Sam and Freeman out
for days sport.
Messrs. Barton, Clark. WEIGH or
Harp Kill duck.
Lark Craig once more take I'm inter-
cat In the rod and line.
Agent Sherman catch fish. Ye
gods tn the gallery how he would yell /!
Harry Tufts when lie reaches Den.
yer and fills the boys full Of (fsh) chest.
nuts.
Dune Blair fall into the river. and
Mayor Barton pull him out. Gil Yves.
son. ditto.
Someone put up split bamboo to go
70 the party catching the largest trout
this summer.
MaGe's corpuicnt form meanderins
the river carrying that old hsh-pole Of
his-to say nothing Of the yarns lie can
spin.
The good. old ny-iishing Mt hand
when we can go aud not have to stab n
bull-head with the business end Of a
fork.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
the IGAr.oVTr,ma saa.

sesaaos Dsaags - . rsstiesisssy Is1ae.
esssss lssssl
OF al our visitors. however. tho
moss interesting 10 tho lcai-cutung
boa who comos 70 work upon IN old
fashiueod blush-roscbush which forms
. part Of = sido vail Of our parlor.
bocs. you know, arc such busy Great
arOs that thoy can not oven mako .
call without taking their work With
Thorn. and Il was the faint sound Of
his industry that Arst drew attention
To our now friend on alcai Of tho roso-
bush. Looking closely 70 500 what tho
10 lind that. having placed herself
as,ridc q! tho cdgo Of tho Loaf. tho boo
WIS deliberately cutting out with hor
JAYS N piocn Of tho loaf. rolling Il
up beneath hor as shc did %. Wo
tried to trace her flight when tho
cutting was done. but this astonishing
visitor baf,l-d us In our pursuit BY dis
appearing quito suddenly into tho
carlh-jas; whcro wo could not dis.
cover.
Whcr all these strange doings woro
rcln.si at tho dinner tablo tho family
pun-icr dcc.n, cd that such n perform
ancc OF IL bco on loaf was clearly bc-
,iuucd her visits. giving NIL an oppor-
iuni,y Of forming her acquaintance
AID sccing her work, tho truth Of our
tccoun; OF Mrs. Beo might still be
doubted.
Happily sho was not easily disturbed.
ard at call from some watcher In
tho outdoor parlor. "Tho boo 10 at
work." We could gather quite closely
around 10 observe her. whom shc had
carefully chosen tho leaf that best
suited her and began tho work Of cut
ting Il Toward tho close Of tho sum-
NOR tho selection OF leaves was made
with creator caro-, sometimes as many
ss six leaves being inspected before
ono was found sufiiciontly tendon for
her purpose. Often whom Miss Boo
started for home her roll Of work Wis
so heavy that she fairly tumblcd OF
tho leaf with It and had to pause An
instant to recover her balance before
bravely carrying Il away. But whore
did sho take her load. and what did
sho do with those nicely cut pieces Of
leafa Sho WINS too busy to tell us; md.
although NO were eager TO return her
calls, VIC could not discover her home
and could not imagine why sho cut
rose leaves so iudustriously, until VIC
happened upon book. Fora Clavigcu.
ono day which told us all about II.
II seems that these bees build nosts
Of tho leaves OF tho rose und other
trees under tho surface of tho ground
or In old wood. These nests arc some
times ak inches deep. and generally
consist OF six or seven cells, each
shaped like a thimblo. tho closed ond
Of ono thimblo fitting into tho open
end Of another. When coli Is formed
Of tho pieces Of leai, such as we've
watched the beo cut out, II il filled
with honey, and SO nicely are the
cells built that they hold the liquid
honey without leakage. On the coll.
full OF honey nm egg is deposited, and
then tho cell Is closed with three cir
cular bits OF leaf for cover. Mr.,
Ruskin says tho boo pushes down thu
little cell covers with q tucked-up rim
quito tight. like the covering Of po
Of preserves. Think Of each young
bee having q nicc little pot Of hone,
! all TO itsclf!--Harpcr's Young Poop,o
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

Many wears practice has given C. A.
Snow Il Co., solicitors OF patents at
Washington, ID. g., unsurpassed sue
cess In obtaining patents for all classes
OF inventions. They make = specially
of rejected cases, and have secured al
lowance Of many patents that had been
previously rejected.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
HOME NEWS
CALL ron NAss MEETING.

Tie voters O: Meekrr. irrespective OF
party. nfc requested 10 meet nj tie
rooms o. the Aiecker Social Club on
MONDAY. MsHCM 70, At 2rx ~.
For the purpose Of taking action IN re-
gard To the approaching election.
: lsign-dl =. T.. SHERIDAN,
JAMES LyrrLk,
CT. BARTON,
J. ". WOLFE.
l. Il. wALnnIpoE.
". II. CLARK.
J. l.. MciiAIToS.
F.N. JouANroEN.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

of Tho Town q 1(sskeT. Colorado:
That the following sums be md the
same are hereby appropriated for the
flscal year commencing April ]. lsei:
Police Fund. ............ .S2.D
General Fund. -. ....... S,U00
Declared pasaed and adopted by tho
Hoard of Trustees Of said Town ol
Meekrr. this ?is, dav of March, A.
ID. 1901. Z. r. BARTON.
Attest: Mayor.
JNo. A. WATSON.
Town Recorder.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
"lio,v to Cur. AZ All. n,..s...,,

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment"
No internal medicine required. Cures
letter, eczema, itch. all eruptions on the
face, hands. nose, ETC., leaving the skin
clear, white and healthy. It's great
healing and curative powers are posses
sod by no other remedy. Ask your
druggist for Swayne's Ointment.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

1t Is rumorcd that "serenadc" will
he rendered a feccntlv.married couple
ms soon AZ an opportunity presents itself.
The boys are said TO be practicing reg
uiarly, the musical instruments not be-
Ing in concord.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

j. II. Lakamp came down from upper
White this week. and put down sub
stantial sidewalk in front of his prop
erty on Sixth street. A continuation of
the same past the p. Z. Harp mansion
was also attended to by the respective
prOperty-Owners.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

An up river correspondent tells Of
an elk Strengthening bee up there in
which twelve head Of elk were killed
and the remainder Of tho herd all Grip
pied up. Tho names VI tho parties are
not given. aud We can hardly believe
that any settler up the river would be 81
wanton III u destroy whole band Of
elk just for the pleasure IN Of killing
them.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

In anticipation of n big run OF travel
between here aud the outside world.
New Castle capital will put on n line of
coaches. From the present outlook
both of the lines will have all they can
attend to in the way of passengers and
EXPRESS,
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28
STOCK s,s.N.s MEETING.

Tie annual meeting Of tho White
River Stock Growers ASSOCIATION will b-
held In MeckcT. Tuesday. April !. 1891.
nj : o'cloek y. III.
Al! owners IL cattle and horscs arc
cordially invited TO attend this msc,In.
m matters of vital Importance will BE-
under discussion.
liES PRICK.
l.. y. BLOOMFIELD. President.
Secretary.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

David Smith and wife wcrs pas.en.
gers on Saturday evenings stage. and
have been stopping this week at tho res.
I!cncc Of Mr.. Allsebrook. the new quar-.
lets ..ri yet being In readiness.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

Anon. the newcomers this week
were DIR. II. $. Jones and wife. OF
Colorado Springs The doctor comes
here tn locate and brings with him tile
highest credentials as In professional
TiII HERALD extends 10
him cordial welcome.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28


Salty Is experimenting on u new bait
for trout.
Miss Oris Martin handles the rod and
reel ike AN old veteran.
What's the matter with J. Gould
Get out Your rod. Jack.
Won't the birdsiss sing y song when
Jimmie catches trout.
Zig TOMS familiar figure Is once
more seen along the banks.
Who said sam Wear couldn't fish 7
Just watch him ,ank EN- out.
Colonel Price il an old fisherman.
The boys try to get him out. but to no
avail.
Johnnie Gebhar,lt, the popular stage
driver. Is u great lover Of trout. Salty
keeps him we'll ~ supplied.
Young Man Afraid. al. his-lIorss says
lie can catch more trout than any man
along the river with \ nett.
Frank Clark and wife were after the
sIeckles the tirst OF the week. and Ind
good luck in securing nice mess.
Mr.. and MIs- George Martin are both
expert with the rod and line, and gen
orally succeed IN catching u good mess
Of the beauties.
In the fore part Of the week the
writer had tho pleasure OF witnessing
u lady ysnking y trout from White river
n In TRULY. a strong willow done the
business.
Mcssrx. Barton. Mooix, Joyce, Collar.
Tennyson and wiidhack were mp Ia the
IT Sunday. The three hrst-named
returned with their baskets filled with
bull.heads md helgamitcsl.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

J. II. Gi!imor Of White River City.
WAS among our visitors this week. Mr..
q. says the oil IL nil under tho surface
~ far. but they are expecting bi. things
before the summer il far advanced.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

ST. JAMES CHURCH.
Fourth street. east end Of City Park.
Service Tomorrow. will tc ~ follows:
SUNDAY School. n, Ioa. IN.
Evening prayc. and sermon, at 7:so
y. IN.
Friday evening service. at 7:3 p. M.
All are cordially invited TO attend.
MAURICE ". BRtTroN.
Rector.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

The bill In the Legislature for the
construction OF n State bridge at White
River City has passed third reading in
the House, and 1t is now before the
Senate. Tie chances for its tinal pass
age are good.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

Wess Tomlinson dropped into our
usual quiet sanctum on Thursday, and
reports the people on the mesa getting
ready for the seasons work. Wess de-
uies that he has found "rib'to which
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

Mrs. J. \. Watson ard daughter.
Mrs. J. W. Card. departed for Glen.
Wood Monday, where Mrs. Watson In.
tends remaining for so,nc time Tor the
bsnsfst II her health.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

The Odd Fellows met last evening,
appointed officers, and next Saturday
their installation by II district deputy
grand master will take place. The
lodge starts with about fifteen mem.
lNrs
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

Attend the opening Of the Rio Blanco
Sample Room aud Billiard rariors,
Tuesday. March 3ist, At Up. m. Music,
lunch md Lcmp's st. Louis k-g beer.
i. +. WEIGH.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

For drugs, medicines. paints, books,
stationery. fancy and toilet articles,
tield glasses. artists materials. musical
goods. etc. etc. go or send your orders
to DR.. l.. Siuver. Rawlins. Wyoming,
and get the best goods ut lowest prices
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

J. ". Ttipirr Of Douglas creek. and
his foreman. ". X. Harrison. were up
from the lower country this week and
report that cattle wintsrcd we'll down
there. Mr.. Triplrr Is one Of the largest
cattle owners In the county.
The Meeker herald., 1891-03-28

llar'kc IL engaged painting the Smith,
mansion, and will have few OF tho
rooms ready for occupancy in day or
two, when Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will take
UP their residence permanently.