Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-02-15

, smoke ia obnoxious to de nerves of d
ladies'" shut off the contaminatin,
atmosphere. The colored man il
Arkansas knows his rights, and, know
ing. dare assert them. His sense O
smell is acute, too. There was onl,
one cigar alight, but perhaps it WASH
q real havana. Mariana is a towl
of about $500 inhabitants, in the mids
OF fine farming region. 1t is noted
as one Of the best business points il
the interior of the State. Its people
are energetic. thriving. and hospitable
to fault. A new and elegant court
house adorns the public square. and il
fitted with all the latest improvements
and conveniences. The fre-proof
vault. wherein are slowed the public
records, is a model of security and fit
ness. All the offices and the courtroom
and jury-rooms are neatly furnished in
the latest style. At the rear of the
court house stands a Jail of recent con-
struction, ample in dimensions, and
built SO as to safely keep such male
factors as may trespass upon the soil
of the municipality. Mariana is a
''dry" down. local option prevailing in
all its rigor. and the thirsty soul. while
within the pale of its precincts, must
go unassuaged of the cup which cheers
and inebriates. In consequence, the
colOred element. which here greatly
predominates. is more orderly and
tractable that it would be under other
conditions.
For two days we enjoyed the hospi-
tally and kindly welcome for which
our Southern neighbors are noted. and
then reluctantly started on our return
to Old Missouri. Nothing of special
note occurred during the trip. except
ing that we employed few hours look
ing about the flourishing town on the
Black. Poplar Bluff-there is no ques-
ton about it's the town of Southeast
Missouri in business, energy and thrift.
Its business houses are, in many in
stances, models of beauty, strength
and solidity. From the ashes of its
erstwhile wooden structures have risen
buildings of brick and granite, and the
streets and sidewalks are being, as
rapidly as possible, made to conform
to the present order of things. 1t has
been Herculean undertaking. but
success and the end are in sight, and
another year or two will see the town
enjoying well-paved, comfortably grad
ed streets and sidewalks. The business
of the town and the energy and capital
of her business men justify the great
outlay necessary to overcome the OBJ
stacles interposed by high bluffs and
deep ravines; but they have been cut
down and filed up until a semblance,
at least, of the dead level of easy COM
munication obtains. The Bluff is a
live town, filled with live people, and
is a credit to the Southeast. Bonds |
have been voted for water-works. and |
soon all the conveniences peculiar to
the larger cities will give pleasure and |
comfort to her people. May she grow
until the waters of Black river will no |
longer suffice to furnish her needs.
Will Whitener, known to all Ironton-
ians. white and colored, is night porter
at the Neal House. He gave us cordial
welcome, and was untiring in the
numerous little attentions which render
ease and comfort to the weary wayfar-
OF, anu VIC COIuLucuO ulu W oil dIlCS-
ians transient at the Bluff. When we
retired at night, we left directions to
be called at Z o'clock A. NJ. Prompt at
the hour came the awakening knocks
at the door, and as it was opened the
familiar voice of the porter said, "Mr.
AXE, these are on me-" And he de-
posted small basket on the dressing
table and retired. We arose, and, be-
hold! in the basket stood invitingly
two elegant and enticing cocktails.
We clothed ourself with one of them
as in a raiment. and the wind blew
balmier and the sun shone the brighter
because thereof. A most appetizing
breakfast made full the cup of our en-
joyment, and in due time we departed
On the home run satisfied with our
self and thinking we'll of all the world.
Prompt on time we arrived at the Iron
ION depot where we were met by large
and enthusiastic delegation of Ironton's
prominent citizens-unattended by the
brass band because of its being Sunday,
We were assured.