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Iron County register., 1892-08-04
Iron County Teachers Resolve.

| At the closing session of the Iron
county Teachers Institute, July 80,
| 1892, the following resolutions were
offered and unanimously adopted:
| WHEREAS, The good people of the
Valley of Arcadia have opened their
| doors to us and given us a hearty well
come into their homes, therefore, be it
ResolUed, By the teachers here as
sembled. that we extend to the citizens
| of Ironton our hearty thanks for their
kind entertainment during our stay
among them.
WHEREAS, We have enjoyed rare
literary and intellectual feasts in the
able lectures given us by j. n. Patrick
of st. Louis, DR.. L. F. c. James and
Judge Emerson of Ironton, and Prof.
Boggs of Caledonia, therefore, be it
ResOlred, That the thanks of this In
stitute be and they are hereby given to
each of the aforementioned gentleman;
and we are especially indebted to Supt.
Wolfe for his excellent address and
class drill on methods. Be it further
ResolUed, That our thanks are due
and they are hereby given to the Iron
the public school building and appli-
ances; and, also, to Mayor w. T. Gay,
manager, for free use of the Academy
of Music.
Resolced, That we heartily indorse
the present Institute law and the edu-
cational policy of Missouri; the Course
OF Study for the public schools of the
state, the Teachers and Pupils Read
ing Circle, and the Missouri School
as the official organ of the
state. And last, but not least, be it
Resolced, That we heartily and con-
scientiously indorse the excellent work
by the Iron County Insti-
tute through the assiduous efforts of our
worthy County Commissioner and con-
ductor, Prof. A. 2. Vance, who is ad-
mirably fitted for such noble work.
Resotred, 1 lat a copy of these reso-
lutions be furnished for publication to |
the IRON COUNTY REFIsTER and the |
Missouri School Journal |
Iron County register., 1892-08-04

Job-Work done neatly and promptly
1t this office.
Iron County register., 1892-08-04
Personal.

Mr. and Mrs. James II. Clark visited
in Libertyville during the past week.
Mrs. S. W. Andrews has returned
from visit to De Soto friends.
Miss Nettie Ruff, of jackson, Mo-, is
the guest of Miss Georgia Muffiey.
Miss Julia Andrews has been visiting
in Potosi for several weeks past.
Mrs. Annie Smith, of St. Louis, is
the guest of her brother, Mr.. j. n
Bishop.
Miss Cora Williams of St. Louis is
visiting the family of w. G. Fairchild.
Mrs. A. Moore and daughter, Miss
Lucille are visiting relatives at Brinot
Miss Marie Gratiot is visiting rela-
tives in Arcadia
Misses May Tong and Belle Whit
worth LETT this morning for a month S
visit to friends in Georgetown,C Colorado.
Mrs. P. r. Crisp has returned from a
visit to relatives in North Missouri.
VIM. Trauernicht and wife of Middle
brook leave this week for a visit to
Denvsr. Colorado.
Iron County register., 1892-08-04
The Einstein Mine Mails.
EINsTINE SILVER MINES, Mo, !
July 29th, 1892. !

Editor Iron Comfy Rcgister-Your
paper published July 21st, 1892, stated
in your local that arrangements have
about been completed to give the Silver
Mines three mails n week. | think
that is about so. This change was eff
fected by some four citizens of IrOnton,
Mo.-yOur best and go-ahead, whole
souled men, and the poor old Z. NJ. did
nothing at all in the case but carry the
mail without pay since Christmas last.
hope those gentlmen of st. Louis who
own the Silver Mines will soon take
tumble and have the mines worked,
and We will all say, amen. In cOnclu-
sion, will say that fourth-class post
masters are the worst paid and worst
abused class of officers in the country.
Every one expects a letter with mon
ey order in it every mail that comes.
Respectfully, your obedient servant.
FRANCIS MEAGHER, Z. NJ.
Iron County register., 1892-08-04
Now Try This.

1t will cost you nothing and will sure
ly do you good, if you have a Cough,
Cold, or any trouble with Throat,
Chest OR Lungs, DIR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs, and
Colds is guaranteed to give relief, or
money will be paid back. Sufferers
from La Grippe found it just the thing
and under its use had Il speedy and
perfect recovery. Try sample bottle
at our expense andNearn for yourself
just how good a thing it is. Trial bot
ties free at P. z. Crisp's Drug Store.
Large size soc. and 81. )
Iron County register., 1892-08-04
Big Events at Kansas City. Mo, Aug
ust, 1892. One Fare for the
Round Trip.

Kansas City will don holiday attire
during the latter part of August. Two
important meetings will be held within
her gates; Supreme Lodge, Knights of
Pythias, August 23d, and German
Veteran Association, August goth to
oath. To encourage travel the IRON
MOUNTAIN ROUTE will sell tickets
from all points on its lines to Kansas
City at ONE FARE FOR THE ROUND
TRIP. For further information in re-
gard to dates of sale, limit of tickets,
etc, call on or address nearest ticket
agent.
Iron County register., 1892-08-04
Notice.
rhnnl II 1,lQn cONccT.ll:

To sChons it may concern:
Be it known that my wife, Jennie
Lott, left nay bed and board without
cause or provocation; therefore mott
fy all persons TO contract no debts with
her, a / will not be responsible for, or
pay any debt she may contract.
AUGUSTUS LoTZ.
Annapolis. Aug. 1st, 1892. st
Iron County register., 1892-08-04

loR SALE-Two Six-Branched Chan
deliers, complete with lamps very
cheap. Apply at this office.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Patent Grave Marker.

The expense of a funeral in a large
city has grown to such proportions that
the average man commits more extrav-
agance in the act Of dying than he ever
did during life. It has been suggested
that much less costly form of grave
stone than usually erected would meet
all the requirements Of affectionate re-
membrance and respect, and the sugges-
ton has been carried into effect in the
patenting of grave marker" This is
simply memorial leaf. It consists of
two outer plates bent so as to form a
holder for leaves or tablets, adapted to
be suspended from a frame to receive
and retain objects desired to be kept as
mementos of the deceased.
The tablets beneath the outer plates
can be designed in any desired form.
and as they have slides of mica or trans
parent material 20 protect the tokens
any object such as photographs, sketches.
etc, can be inserted. For instance. \
sketch Of the life Of the departed or a
portrait or a lock Of hair can be placed
IN the receptacle, where it is securely
protected from the weather, and as it IS
covered by mica it will last FOR many
years without bleaching or decaving.-
New 1ork Commercial Advertiser.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Antidotes for Snake Venom.

Snake bites are always dangerous and
should be attended oas soon as possible.
as the venom spreads very rapidly, par
tlcularly in warm weather. The follow
ing recipe is perfectly reliable and, be-
ing simple. is easily obtained. Take an
onion and cut it crosswise and hold one
half Of it on the wound until it turns
green. Apply persistently and the
onion will finally draw out all the
poison. Many old woodsmen will not
be without several onions at certain
times Of year when in the woods
The old white haired darby that first
gave me this recipe has spent the best
portion Of his life in the swamps, where
the rattlesnake. copperhead and other
deadly reptiles abound. and he assured
me he has never known it to fail. A
strong ligature should be tied tightly
above and below the bite to prevent the
poison spreading through the system
Copious drafts of brandy should be
given freely. A little ammonia taken
internally is very good also. The above
simple remedy is equally as good for
beast as for man.-Richmond Times.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Berlin.s Great Circus Man.

The funeral Of the dean among the
circus directors Of Europe, Ernest REM.
who died few days ago at Berlin, was
like the cortege Of a prince. A military
band marched in front Of the hearse.
which was drawn by six horses: the
coffin was buried under a pyramid OF
flowers, among which there were wreaths
from high official and military digni-
taries; all the best known of the German
circus directors followed in their car
riages, and deputation, consisting of
three members Of the troop Of the fam
ous Russian Ciniseill circus had come
from Warsaw on purpose to put floral
tribute on the grave of the man who
first converted circus riding into fine
art-San Francisco Argonant
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20

The chief incident in Chinese mar
riage is the arrival of the bride in her
bridal clothes before the house of her
chosen one. This is a de facto fulfill
ment of the contract. The wedding
day is determined by the parents of the
groom. The imperial calendar names
the lucky days. and on such days the
90 called "red celebrations" take place.
both i'll the city and country. The same
bridal clothes may be used several
times That the chief part Of Chinese
marriage is the arrival of the bride at
the house of the groom is illustrated
by the fact that the sons are often mar
ried without being present at their own
weddings. 1t is not believed to be for
tunate to change the wedding day when
once decided. If the future husband.
therefore, happens to be called away on
the wedding day the marriage takes
place by sending the bride to his house.
Exchange.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Burial Alive for Indian Lepers.

Surgeon General Sir William Moore
does not think that the terrible disease
leprosy is more prevalent in India now
than it was in former years, in spite Of
the impression to the contrary which
led to the appointment of the commits
sion now investigating this subject
Railways, it is observed, have enabled
lepers to flock to the large centers where
they can find better opportunities of liv-
ing on aims. The only reason which
may have increased the number of lepers
is, he believes, the suppression by the
British government of what is called
.'sumajh," or the burial alive of lepers.
which was formerly common practice
This horrible remedy for the leper's
sufferings was, we are told, always
adopted with the consent of the leper
himself, INDEPENDENTLY declaring to
his relatives and friends that he was
tired of life-would ask them to per-
form ''sumajh." Then a hole was dug
and the leper escorted to the grave with
flags, drums, ''tomtoms" and other ma
tive unmusical instruments. The leper
was simply placed in the hole in a sit
ting posture and the earth filed in
London News.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Death of an Eccentric American.

Harry Livingston, the descendant of
the llustrious American statesman,
whose death has just been announced,
had lived in Florence thirty years. He
was universally nicknamed FL Ameri-
cano. Though very eccentric, he was a
general favorite. His chief amusement
was driving six, eight, ten and even
eighteen horses to his carriage. Finally
the municipal authorities, fearing acci-
dents il the streets, forbade him TO
drive more than six horses.
After this he drove out with a skin
hand. surrounded by servants, each
driving the same kind of rig. The mat
ter GOT to be such a nuisance that q com
promise was arranged, the authorities
allowing Livingston to drive as many
horses as he pleased himself if he would
call OFF the servants. Another peculiar
ity of Livingston's was that he insisted
upon the good old practice of Kissing as
we'll as applauding in theater.
This brought him into occasional
trouble with his fellow auditors, who
held different views of the proprieties.
But on the whole he was well liked,
chiefly on account of his undoubted
goodness of heart, his charities being
many and we'll distributed. Rome
Letter
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Where Organ Grinders ConSregate.

The industry-if that word can be
used in such connection-of organ grind
ing is one Of considerable extent. This
city limits the number Of licenses to 800
at dollar each. This does not by any
means cover the number OF Italians who
at certain seasons Of the year live hers
and make their living by grinding. Like
theatrical people, these grinders make
New York their headquarters, and Null
berry bend is their Rialto. There on
any sunny, warm morning they may be
seen lounging indi1ferently along the
narrow. crowded street. stopping to say
a word with the pretty black eyed girl
who sells ice cream for a cent a glass. or
to borrow cigarette from a passing
acquaintance.
In this latter respect alone they resem-
BILE the lou"gers Of the other Rialto up
town. They don't wear patent feathers
or spats or carry big canes, but they
make up for these appendages in ciga-
rette smoking.-New York World.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20

1xn1nsa HeAn1Es n OF 111saenzA
Stories m queer happenings over ths
country no being reported daily, but It
b hardly probable that ths record OF
Audrian county, No., during the past
two weeks can be beaten in any other
county in the union.
Charles Canada, near Chapel Grove.
started of with three legged colt born.
and then a neighbor, Mrs. Green, came
in the field with q chicken with two
heads and necks, well developed. Near
Martinsburg mare foaled two colts, a
mule and horse. Then farmer near
there plowed up fine perch in his field.
and when he placed it in a tub of water
it revived and appeared to be as lively
as any other fish. A rain of frogs fell
on the farm of David Shire, and he
saved six of the batrachians and brought
them to town to show for the truth of
this story.
These stories began to circulate
around, and then a man from near
Laddonia brought into the city snake
which he had killed on his farm The
reptile had a number of legs, like those
of small alligator. To cap this a
hunter living near the same place shot
an animal in tree and brought down a
beast that was half rabbit and half
squirrel. He has the skin to show for
his story.-Cor. Philadelphia Press.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
The Groom Was All Right.

A lady once sent me message that
her footmar had not been confirmed and
that she would like him to ioin some
confirmation classes which were Just
being formed. One of my colleagues
went to call on her with view of
making the necessary arrangements.
Just as he was leaving it suddenly oc-
Cured to her that she had groom, and
very likely he was not confirmed either.
So she rang the bell and told the butler
to go over to the stables and find out
whether James had been confirmed. In
a few minutes the man returned and
stohdly announced: "Yes, miss, it's all
right. He's been done twice" Of course
ne meant vaccinated.-Cornhill Maya
zine.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Eastern and Western Swimmers.

The seashore is supposed TO be the
home of fine swimmers. but as a matter
of fact the denizeus OF the coast cannot
compare in this respect with our south
westerners. ! have seen it tried time
and again. ana always with the sane
result. Men from Missouri, Illinois,
Kansas and Texas are. almost without
exception. heeter ana more graceful
swimmers than those who Were bora
and brought up on the New England
coast. The reason for this is the differ
ence between fresh and salt water.
When one who has learned to swim IN
fresh water gets into the ocean he feels
as if he could never become wearied.
The denser water so buoys his limbs that
they appear to weigh nothing and he is
astonished at the speed he attains.
Another notable fact is that the pro-
portion of men bred on the seaboard
who cannot swim is very much greater
than among inlanders. At New Bed
ford, famous shipping point, not one
sailor in five can swim and the same is
true of other points on the New England
coast. With the people from the south
west, certainly with those who were
bred in the country, the nonswimmer is
an exception. The cause of this is that
the weather is warm enough for out
door bathing during more months of the
year in the southern and southwestern
states than on the sea coast, and scarcely
a farmers boy is unacquainted with the
art. In one respect alone are the east
erners ahead and that is in their lady
swimmers, with whom we have few to
compete.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
A Cowardly Husbands Refuge,

A friend who once travelled with the
circus told me this: Many years ago l
was a clown in Forepaugh's. One of
the hon tanners had a sharp tongued
WIFE who was 80 insanely jealous of him
that she kept the poor man in constant
state OF trepidation. One afternoon she
caught him talking to a pretty bareback
nder, wherenpon she secured horse
whip and chased her husband until
nnaiiy ne took refuge by Jumping into
the lions cage and holding himself be-
hlnd the animals. Ugh! you miserable
coward she cried, angrily Juggling at
the bars, come out and face me if YOU
dare! Boston Home journal.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
A Cruel Test.

A good looking, well to do young
was being teased by the young ladies of
. club for not getting married. He said:
"I'n marry the girl of your club whom,
ON secret vote, you elect to be my
wife" There were nine members of the
club. Each girl went into q corner, and
nsed great caution In preparing her bal
lot, and disguised the handwriting. The
result Of the vote was that there were
nine votes cast, each girl receiving one.
The young man remains bachelor, the
club Is broken mp and the girls are all
mortal enemies, united in the one de-
feEmination that they will never speak
- that nasty man again. Detroit Free
Press.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Steam from Wasted Heat.

Inc quantity of heat wasted by Stag
mas suggested projects for utilizing it in
raising steam, but nothing practical has
been attained until recently. AT mine
IN New South Wales the molten Stag is
run INTO the bottoms of iron chambers
that can withstand internal steam pres
sure, and jets Of water are forced or, the
alag. In short time the chambers are
nlied with steam that can be utilized In
ether parts OF the works. New York
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Fruit in Colorado.

Colorado is usually thought Of only as
q mining state. but with the success and
spread Of irrigation she is pushing to
the front as a fruit producing state. A
very large crop Of the most luscious
watermelons in the country is raised in
Colorado, and the product is of such inl-
portance that Watermelon Day is a
special holiday all over the eastern por-
ton Of the state; the governor usually
attends the festivities Afthe watermelon
growing center. and excursionists at
tend in thousands. This year Colorado
has produced I. 900. 900 quarts OF straw
berries Exchange.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Disinfecting Food for Starving Russians

OlslnfectlnS ROOD Tor Starving Russians.
Distinction has been used recently
for an unusual, if not novel, purpose in
Russia. Owing to the need for food for
the starving peasantry. committees We're
appointed for the purpose of organizing
collection of scraps left after meals in
the large cities. Many such scraps were
collected from hospitals as we'll as from
social gatherings. Thus arose the alter
native Of conveying contagious diseases
to the peasants whom it was intended
to benefit, or of destroying the food. In
the face of the terrible scarcity in the
country, the latter alternative was
clearly to be avoided if possible, so the
question was referred to the Bacteriolog-
ical institution of Odessa for solution.
which came to the rescue with the sug-
gestion that morsels of bread left over
by persons infected with contagious dis
eases should be dried at temperature
Of ESQ dogs. F., or to be- submitted to a
current Of steam of similar temperature
for at least one hour, when they would
be thoroughly disinfected.- Hos
pital.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
4

IN on the eant nllo "a O. y, -
street, about midway hetWeen $500
street and Girard avenue, Stands 4 xfrff-
ingly curious tree, which attracts the
attention Of every passer by. II stands
Just in front Of stable yard, and the
employees Of the place say that dozens
of people come to them every week and
make remarks or ask questions about
the strange growth. From the thick
ness of the trunk at the base the tree Is
probably about forty years old, but its
branches and foliage are new and fresh,
and look as though they were but the
growth Of year or two. The trunk
runs straight from the ground to a height
of about fifteen feet.
Above this for short distance is a
thick, globular mass of foliage, the
leaves appearing to grow directly ont of
the wood. Above this growth run IN
three thick stalks or stumps six or eight
feet high, also covered with dense,
close mass of foliage. When the tree is
viewed from the north side it presents a
startling resemblance to giant human
hand protruding from the earth. The
three big stumps at the top represent
the three middle fingers, and upon
either side Of these can easily be seen
CONGREGATIONS of the surrounding foil
age which correspond to the little finger
and thumb.
The explanation of the phenomenon is
a curious one. The tree was once full
4
by blight or some other disease and the
dead trunk Was pruned down to its pres
ent proportions, whereupon the present
new growth Observation-Disclosures
Inquirer.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
One Days Liberty.

Mr.. Neater-I wish you wouldn't let
little Dot play with such a dirty raga-
inp6in IS that boy she Is with ont there
% The street.
Mrk Neatar- Why, that's little Dick,
yC0r own son. I've been away al day
ri hes been dong - no pleased.
ood News.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20

We truly believe De Wits Little Early
Risers 70 be the most natural, most efEec-
i've, most prompt and eco oa,,cas pill for
Dlliouness, Indigestion aud Inactive liver.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
THE LEGEND OF THE LANTERN.
By Mrs. Olivia Lowell Wilson.

THE LEGEND OF THE LANTERN.
By Mrs. Olivia Lowell wilson
This charming story will run through
several numbers. and will be u,trated
With original photographers by wills
Philip Hooper.
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARY,
By Ada Marie Peck
To those who have read The Feieai
Mystery b. this author. we need say
nothing, excepi hat it is thought To be
better IF pos>ible) than any Of her pre-
vious efforts
ADVICE FROM EVERYWHERE,
By Olivia Philips,
Embracing such subjects as The Sick
Room" Home Nursery" Children's
NuI sery," ''Amusements for the Shut
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
Have a Number of Serial and
Stories.

ms" "a Minister'S OUTING "a Year
Well Spent etc., etc.
AUGUSTA SALISBURY PRESCOTT,
well known from her writing for the grcat
New lork papers, the World. Advertise,
to-, continues 10 write for Us and durink
he year ill furnish series of articles
that Will tie we'll worth the price of tbs
magazine, entitled New Year Recep.
tions,' An Afternoon Tea, Jenny i
Going TO be Married. Wedding Press
ents. etc.
BELLE c. GREENE,
" Il sc numerous sketches. The Hawkins
Family. have made her famous in this
way, will give US some new. features
which Eve are a>sured) will be more
mirth-prov oking than her previous eff
forts.
The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1892-08-20
e will Begin two New Stories:

I Washington have met with SO mucA
favor from our readers. The story =
located in the Capital, and as the a.
thoress herself resides there it is full a:
real incidents. We predict for Mariorie
Lee warm reception from our subscrib
ers, who will be sure to find her var.
winsome, and feel that the authoress hss!
worked for them fairy web that b.
many beauties and real interest woven d
its meshes.