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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18
WINTER WHEAT.

The Condition Of the Winter Wheat Stand
In the Several States as Shown by the
May Returns to the Department. OF
Agriculture - The Average Condition
Lower than q Year APPROXIMATION OF
Other Cereals and Pastures.
WASHINGTON, May 1.-The May re-
turns of the department of agriculture
on the condition of winter wheat show
a reduction of 2. points from the April
average, being 1873 against TIA last
month and $40 in May, 1892.
The averages of the principal winter wheat
states are: Ohio SO. Michigan u. Indiana 70.
Illinois e., Missouri ~ and Kansas 81. The
average OF these six states Is 653 against TAP in
April. being q decline of SO points since the
fst of last month. It is SO in New York and
Pennsylvania, against 81 and 50, respectively,
last month; 81 In Maryland and IS in Virginia
In the southern states the averages range from
= in Texas to So In North Carolina.
The conditions have been favorable to the
growth and development of wheat In the New
England. Southern and Pacific States. In CAL
ifornia the condition has advanced ten points.
while in the principal wheat-producfng states
there has been considerable deterioration. In
Kansas Colorado and Nebraska. where plant
ing was backward and termination slow. owing
to continued drought and much OF the plant be-
ing winter-kiIled, large areas have been plowed
up and devoted to other crops. The same has
where the plant was badly nter-ki1Ted and
greatly damaged since by the continuous wet
weather. In Michigan the severity OF tine win
ter greatly damaged the plant and the weather
since has been too cold and backward to admit
of recuperatfon.
Damnge by hessfan fly in some OF the coun-
ties OF the latter state, Indiana and Ohio. is re-
ported and from the chinch bug in Kansas. In
some OF the principal wheat states the plant
on the uplands IS reported in good condition,
while on low and undrained lands the condf-
tions are poor and much OF the crop is do
stroyed by drowning.
Winter rye, Ilke wheat has suffered q decline
in condition since last month, its average for
Mcy being 6ST against 85.7 for the same date
in April. The percentage of New York is 81,
Pennsylvania 9e. Michigan 80. Illinois - and
Kansas So TIE condition has been favorable
to germinatfon and growth in eastern states.
but have been the reverse in the western and
northwestern states.
The average condition of barley is $50.
against g2.8 Inst year. In the stateS of princi-
pal producrieu the averages are:. New York
a Ohio. 81. and California 81. The lowest con-
dftions are in Illinois, Missouri. Kansas, Me-
braska and Colorado. In California the crop
has been damaged by overhows and bad
weather..
The condirfoa Of spring pastures Is s7.2 and
moving lands 802 The proportion of spring
blowing done Nay Is reported rs 1874 per
cent. against an average Of 7Gper cent. for a
series OF years
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18
Fresh from tie .4Ould scif,s

WORLDS FAIR GROUNDS, CHIcA0o,
May 1.-THE green Gag of Ireland and
tie Stars and Stripes fioatcd from the
battlements of Barney Castle yester-
day afternoon, on the occasion of OPEN
ing the Irish village in the Midway
plaisance, over which the earl and
countess of Aberdeen preside. a good
OF attraction was the primitive concert
hall, where Lord and Lady Aberdeen
addressed the assemblage on the phi
lanthropic object of the village enter
prise and the commendable purpose Of
the Irish industrial association
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18
w.a~ea the preliminary Hsarins.

PIrrsBUEeH, Pa, May 1.-THE hear
ing of Morris w. Mead, superintendent
of the city bureau of electricity, and
others charged by the Westinghouse
compsny with conspiracy to purloin
from the Office of the latter coneern,
was called before Alderman J. v. Nc
Masters, at 4 o'clock yesterday after
noSs1. All of the defendants, through
their attorneys, waived xhe preliminary
heaping and gave bail far trial at court
George Westinghouse, Jr., General
Manager Banister and Private SecFe-
1ary Epdegraf declalaned to tafk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18
Blowi.e Up Conasmned Cannon.

Near Monocracy, Pa, parties were
recently engaged in the novel business
of breaking to pieces with dynamite
the monster steel guns made by the
manufacturers Of cannon for the gov
eminent, which, after being cast, are
found TO be imperfect The slightest
flaw, abrasion or crack in cannon is
sufficient to cause the inspectors to CON
denim them. These discarded guns can
not be remelted unless they are reduced
TO small pieces The cannons are taken
in an out-of- the-way place, where holes
are dfilled into them and then set off
with dynamite, of which material q
ton is used per month. Nearly NIL the
guns. are shipped to Monocacy station
and Birdsboro, whence they are carted
10 the place where the dyn8miting Is
done They weigh all the way from
four to twenty-five toms and eighteen to
twenty-five horses are frequently re-
quired. From half to three pounds
Of dynamite is used per blast. Some
days as high as two hundred blasts are
made and mono Of the blasted pieces
must be larger than q bic foot. After
being reduced TO pieceA they are sent
bacl TO the gun foundriA Philadel.
uhia Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE president
has appointed Frank H. Jones, OF
Springfield, Ill, FIRST assistant postmas-
Ger general, vice H. GlRs EvanA re-
signed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18
Commants Upon tho Kshsss's TempolhofeE
Spseeh.

BEnaIx, May 1.-THE vossische Zui-
tung says that the address made by the
kaiser to the officers of the guards in
the Tempelhofer field IS tantamount 10
personal interference by the kaiser
with the coming elections to the reic}ss-
tag. The reply cannot be given TO-
day. The people viii give reply on
the 18th of June.
A few other journals comment on
the speech, but treat it as an express
sion of the personal opinion of the
kaiser, and not as an official declara-
ton of the opinion of the govennment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18
HER FATHERS UNCLE.

How . Young Tough Staggered q Fash
ionable Woman.
People who expect to go among the
sort of boys known in the city as
'stoughs" and still retain their dignity
immaculate will do well to prepare for
disappointment. Politeness and good
humor are excellent qualifications for
such encounters, but not the stiffness
and Loneliness of those who can not en-
dure a lack of formal courtesy on the
part of others.
A young lady, the daughter Of 3
wealthy financier, had succeeded with
infinite trouble in persuading her fa-
ther to assist at an entertainment in
her favorite club. He was an amateur
delight, and took it down to amuse
them.
The show was progressing famously,
and the daughter was beaming with
PRIDE, when suddenly one of the boys
beckpned to her and asked, pointing to
the distinguished Snowman:
What der yer call dat blole?"
ssWhat do you mean?r asked the
naughty damse1 in tone OF great sur
prise, being quite unaccustomed to
hearing her father described as q
ssblohe.''
81 mean dat bloke over deere setting
of dem pictures"
What do you desire to know about
him?" she inquired with freezing dig
nifty.
II want to know what yer call one Of
them fellers dat sets OF picturs," per-
sisted the boy.
'.Thot gentleman is my father" said
the daughter in her most impressive
tone.
'.Wen," said the boy, surveying hel
with supreme contempt, don't yel
know yer own fathers trade? Waiver
IL Magazine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18

The list Of the state and foreign BUILDINGS -
800 long and their attractions too numerous 10
De given In detail. but it may be worth while 70
sneation that their historical collections ana IL
! Illustrations OF natural products ana resources
. vii be most attractive.
The Shoe and Leather building on the lake
sahore, east Of the south pond, contains the
great collection representing the leather indus
2ry in all parts Of the world
ne department Of ethnology and archaeol
uey ooeaptes the Anthropological building at the
osn1Aeast corner Of the grounds. and its exhfbr
H S1IustrAte the development of the hui
ranaa race from the earliest times TO the
RcDenf Within the Anthropotogical build
NJ are Included the exhibits OF the
Onreau OF charities and correction and tho
-nr-eAn OF hygiene and sanitation. which
no classified with the department. OF liberal
.nres Surrounding the Anthropological build
- "a upon the shores OF the south pond is
- vefy extensive ethnographical exhibit Of
-G1 ooVartment OF eshnology. showing the M
6eve races OF North and South America as they
500 - tAe1r homes The department also In
6. - reproductions Of the most ancient ruins
- 90 American Continent"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1893-05-18

Barre Sliding Railway, Midway P1aiSance-
Ten cent q ride.
r Constantinople Street Scenes, Midway Plais-
ance-Sedan chairs Rent, with two native
carriers. 81 an hour.
Novelties In TranapOHtatiOn.
Cairo Street Scenes, Midway Platsance-
Donkey and camel rides: SO cents an hour for
donkeys, = cents for ride through street on
camel
Dutch East India Village Midway Plaisanee
-Palkees and other native vehicles for trans
portation Prices TO be approved by commit
tee On ways and means
Worlds Fair Steamship Company-Trans-
portatiou OF passengers to and from Jackson
park. round trin. Is cents
+ Electric Intramural Railway-Eleyatedr rail-
road about jackson park 10 cents for round
trip or part thereof.
steam Launches - Transportation through
outer lagoons basins and Lake Michigan. round
tip. . cents.
Electric Launches-Transportatio through
aagoons and basins, round trip . cents
Wheel Chairs-RolleF chairs about grounds
and buildings, IS cents an hour with attendant,
20 cents an hour without attendant
Venetian Gondolas and Barges-About la
goo2s and basins. with gondoaiers, 80 cents per
round trip
Elevator in Transportation Buiidins-Ten
cents q ride.
Elevator to the Roof OF the Manufacturss
Building-Fifty cents for . trip
Vertical Revolving Wheel. Midway Plaisaace
The wheel is go feet in diameter and ia feet
In height: 50 cents for ride OF two round trips.
Movable Sidewalk, Long Pier, Jackson Park
-Electrically-propelled sidewalk: hve cents
ride from shore TO end OF sidewalk, or vfce
versa
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Telling the Truth by Degrees.

1t was only short time after Lulu Nc
Stubbins was married that the startling
truth was forced upon her that her young
husband was not exactly a teetotaler, ana
one evening a short time after the we'd
ding that strict old Geld water crank,
Papa McStubbins, dropped in to call, and
found his daughter alone. After time
he asked:
"Where is Christopher"
"Well, the fact is, Christopher isn't
feeling very well this evening"
us that SO? What seems to be the
matter?'
'Well, er-the fact -Christoph er
is suffering from bad attack of-propi n
guilty"
"Propinquity-pr -propinquity." repeated
the puzzled old gentleman. ''Thars a
disease L never heard OF. L guess you
must be mistaken, daughter"
''Oh no, father; let me explain. Pro-
pinquity means nearness, doesn't it?''
Il guess So"
''To be near is to be close, isn't it?"
"Em-yes-yes."
"And when we speak of man as be-
ing close we mean that he is stlngy, don't
we?'
sure"
"And when man is stingy we call
him tight. don't we?"
81 believe so''
Well,' she added, with sigh, "that's
what's the matter with Cnristopher."-
! Truth.
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Useful Hints.

To make glue that will stick, take a
quart of water. add two pounds of best
glue and dissolve by heat; allow this TO
cool, when add gradually seven ounces OF
nitric acid: when cold put into bottles. 1t
will not harden, but form a strong ce4
ment.
To renovate velvet, free it from dust by
laying face down and whipping smartly;
then brush with a soft hair brush;
dampen on the wrong side with borax
water and hang pile inward in the sun
shine to dry, taking care that there is no
fold or wrinkle on the line.
This is the proper way to peel toma-
toes: Cover them with boiling water half
a minute, then lay them in cold water
until they are perfectly cold, when the
skin can be slipped off without difficulty,
leaving the tomatoes unbroken and as
firm as before they were scalded.
To remove paint from window glass,
take sharp putty-knife that has per-
fectly even, unnicked edge, and scrape off
as much as you can without danger of
scratching the glass. Then mix a little
oil and turpentine with fine pumice-stone
and carefully rub OFT the remainder
Clean with soap and wash and polish in
the usual way.
1t is frequently asked how much
mustard should be given if it is desired
to make patient sick in case Of Group or
poisoning. a tablespoonful of ground
mustard TO tumblerful of warm water
is the rule. Salt is almost as efiicaciAus
as mustard, ii the latter is not at hand.
If the first tumbler has no effect, give
more and tickle the back of the throat
with feather.
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special to the RrcoRp-Ux1ox.

BERLIN, Nov. 16.-Emperor William
formally opened the Reichstag to-day. In
his opening address the Emperor thanked
that body for complying with his demand
at assembling in July for the passage OF
the bills for the increase Of the army's S
effectiveness, and declared that the evil
dences of the warm sympathy he had
lately received in various parts of the en-
pire gave evidence of the great satisiac-
ton of the nation that the army had OBJ
tanned an organization which guarantees
the protection of the Fatherland and the
preservation of peace.
It would be his chief duty TO present
and the Reichstag to provide the increased
means made necessary by the increase OF
the army, and to f x definitely the proper
tions of revenue to be contributed by the
various States of the empire. Bills to this
end would be submitted. Also. bills
relative TO the taxation of tobacco and
wine and the levying of imperial stamps.
He said commercial treaties have been
concluded with Spain, Roumanla and
Servia.
1t had been found necessary to raise
Russian import duties to an unusual de-
gree, but it was hoped the pending nego-
tiations with Russia would lead to the
abrogation Of these measures.
He said there had been no change in
the relations with foreign Governments,
and closed with the hope that the bless
ings of peace would continue to abide
with the nation. The speech was warmly
ohaarad
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DYNAMIrERs IN FRANCE.
Attempt to Blow Up a Residence al
MarSeilIeS.

Attempt to Blow Up a Residence at
MarseilIes.
MARsEILLEs, Nov. 16.-At midnight an
attempt was made to blow up the official
residence of General Mathelin, Com
mander of the Fifteenth Army Corps.
The honse is surrounded by high wall
into which inches for sentry boxes are
built, though, owing to the late quiet con-
dition OF affairs, no sentries have occu-
pied them. Cases of dynamite were
placed in these inches; also one in the
hallway of the house, and one IN the or
derlies' room, adjoining the apartments
occupied by the General.
About midnight bomb exploded with
fearful force. shattering the walls, break
ing every pane of glass in the house and
adjoining houses, and badly damaging
the building occupied by girls school
ana octroi, or food-taX building, opposite
the Generals residence. In fact, the
force of the explosion was so great that it
was telt a mile away.
The supposltion is that the dynamiters
expected the first cOncussion to set off all
the other cases. Had this occurred there
would have been great destruction OF
property and heavy loss of life. AS it
was. nobody was hurt.
The outrage is supposed to be the work
IF street-car strikers, whose strike was
ieteated by aid of the soldiers. \ rigid
Investigation into the affair is in progress.
The police have arrested forty anarch-
lists, including ten foreigners.
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THE LIAR.
without Him the World Would Have
Made Little Progress.

Made Little Progress.
For many ages the wise men have in
sisted upon the importance and beauty
of truth. We read that all the glorious
and lovely productions of the arts de-
pend upon the truth as upon solid ana
enduring foundation. We read that
poetry rest upon the congenial substance
of truth as a statue upon its pedestal
But the man has not as yet arisen who
has given the other side of the question
Justice, or yielded due praise TO the eff
forts and worth of liars. We respect and
revere the truth. We adhere to it in
| theory and in practice, thing rare in the
adherents of mere opinions, but we be-
lieve in justice though the heavens fall,
and in all the good, old-fashioned axioms.
In all truth, however, to speak paradox
ically. the liar, as an element of practical
advancement, has been too long ignored.
1t is time that the pen and the brush
should do him homage.
Who sets the great enterprises afloat
Who is the originator of vast invest
ments and the instigator of magnificent
projects?
The liar.
Who is it that floats the bonds, dis
counts the paper and maneuvers the in
itial steps of corporations and consolida-
tions?
Who is it that has settled the wild lands
of the West and made Uncle Sam no
longer freeholder?
The liar.
Who is it that originated "booms" and
distributes capital from the unwary to
the wise?
Who is it that makes wildcat mines
successful and sets prize upon human
ingenuity?
Who is it that gives the impetus to poll
tics and the trend to political economy?
The liar.
The liar has as many guises as Porteus.
Anon, he wishes TO make your fortune,
and again he wants to borrow dollar.
But he is always pleasant, affable and
agreeable, whether engaged in the solicit
ing of millions in world-stirring- plans or
in attempting to secure free lunch. The
truthful man will affront you with rude
candor and hold up your faults brutally
to your notice. But the liar-he will do
nothing of the sort. He will make you
comfortable and happy. He win put you
at peace with the world and with destiny.
Whether he is in commerce, in politics or
in the show business. whether he is offer
ing you a position or asking favor, let
him be respected in the future and let his
merits be recognized Minneapolis Com
mercial.
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z. agul 9nhtate 3nu,pner.
few others of about the same age having

few others of about the same age having
been more or less completely rebuilt.
The vessel having the earliest record
the Svanen, built in l777--belongs TO this
latter class, having in 1862 after nearly q
century of usefulness, been thoroughly
overhauled, and practically, if not en-
tirely, rebuilt, She is small wooden
brigantine of Danish origin, and ap-
pears to be employed entirely in inland
waters.
Next in order comes the Cognac Packet
a wooden scow of 100 tons register which,
although dating from 1892 only, really
heads the list of centenarians. as she is in
her original ondition-ordinary repairs,
of course, excepted-and bears the fur
ther distinction of being the oldest ship
now claSsed in Lloyds, her class OF AE
having, at the end of 1890, been extended
for a further term of four years, after
special survey at Harwich. A small
wooden brig, named the Eliza runs her
very close, having been built at White
haven in the same year, but her condition
does not appear to justify a class at
Lloyds. She registers 100 tons net, and IS
at present owned at Belfast
The Hannah, a wooden brigantlne OF
los tons, comes next with ninety nine
years to her credit, having been built in
1874 at Yarmouth, to which port she now
belongs; while in l79S appeared the Ceres
of Sweden, a wooden brig of 200 tons
register. She, however, was partially
rebuilt in lS4S, and can hardly, therefore,
lay claim to more than fifty years OF eX-
iStence.
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1t Is Well TO Remember.

That flannels should always be washed
by themselves in a suds prepared tor
them; on no account be rubbed on the
board unless very dirty.
That the suds should be pleasantly
warm to the hand, not too hot, and no
hot or cold water be added while the tlan-
nels are in the tub.
That they should be rinsed in clean wa
ter of the same temperature as the wash
ing suds, and as many waters used as
may be necessary to take all the soap out
as the iannels will never be soft with the
soap left in them.
That they should never be bluod.
That they should be pulled in shape be-
fore hanging; undershirts being hung
from the shoulders.
That they should never be hung out OF
doors in freezing weather. but quickly
dried before the fire, or, better, over the
register. and pressed as soon as dry
enough.
That black wooden and cotton hose
should be washed by themselves $50 as
not to get lint on them) pulled in shape,
hung on the line from the toes, as then
the drip will go down instead OF remain
ing in the toes and shrinking them.-
Good Housekeeping.
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German Army Recrnits.

BERLIN. Nov. 16.-The ceremony of
administering the oath of allegiance to
recruits at the Berlin, Spandau, Chariot
tenburg and Lichterfelt garrisons was
carried out this afternoon in front of the
altar which was erected in Lust Garden
In his address The Emperor said: You
have sworn allegiance 10 me in the pres
ence of God. You thus, at the same mo-
ment, become my soldiers and my COM
Tades. You have the honor of belonging
10 my guard, aud of being stationed in
and around my residence at the Capitol.
You are called upon first to protect me
against foreign and internal foes. Be
faithful, and don't forget that your honor
il mine ,;
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a National Disgrace.

When John Howard Payne, the author
of Home, Sweet Home,'' died in Tunis.
in 1882, the Government owed him S205 81
salary as Cousul at that place. 1t has
been owing it ever since. Payne's heirs
are now trying to get Congress to make
an appropriation to discharge the obliga-
ton. If compound interest should be
reckoned on the sum for the forty-one
years that have elapsed the heirs of the
poet would receive comfortable fortune.
However, the bill that has been intro
duced tor their relief only appropriates
the amount OF the original claim. S2o5 o.
which is not enough to fight over The
Government does not allow interest on
unclaimed money left in its possession.
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THE CHIEF CASHIER DISMISSED.
EUROPEAN POLITICS.
Sensational Rumors In Circulation at
II Pata1.shuf.cr

E5HsdIIOudI 1NuIIIOIo III NIFCuIdLIOu
st. Petersburg.
LONDON, Nov. 16.-A correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph at st. Petersburg
says sensational rumors are in circulation
in that city. One is that Greece is will
ing to sell the island of Milo or the island
of Paros to Russia, and that Greece is
also willing to join the Russo French
alliance. Another rumor is that Russia
hopes TO detach Italy from the Triple AL
lance, and another rumor is that, in fear
that Italy might take such a step, Ger
many and Austria might be induced to
join Russia in coalition against England
on the policy inaugurated by Bismarck.
There is a further rumor that Count
Kalnoky's visit TO Italy is connected with
these chances.
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The Oldest Merchant ships Afloat.

A glance through the latest edition of
"Lloyd's Register of Shipping''-at all
times a most interesting compilation
would seem to show that vessels OF the
last century are almost extinct, a list of
some 10000 vessels OF 100 tons and up
wards showing only three which can
rightly claim 100 years Of existence, a
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Political Crisis in Belgrade.

BELGRADE, Nov. I6.-An acute politi-
cal crisis prevails here. The Radical
party declines to give further support to
the Government, on the ground that its
policy is being directed by ex-king Mi
Ian. The Radicals want NJ. Rasics, the
new Minister to st. Petersburg, as Pre-
mier. The King opposes this.