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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
JAPANESE CLANSMEN.
Sons Who Died to Avenge Their Fathers
The Forty-Seven Ronins.

Sons Who Died to Avenge Their Fathers
The Forty-Seven Ronins.
No crusader of the west, no Viking
of the north cherished higher ideal
of loyalty and chivalry that the clans
man of old Japan; no Corsian ruthless
ly handed down a feud from genera
ton to generation or eXacted from son
and brother the execution of a sterner
vendetta. The Satsuma men of to-day
triumph in the fact that their own
swords have avenged in this genera
ton the defeat inflicted on their fore
fathers in the year 1900 by the
Tokugawa clan.
Legend and drama recount every day
to eager ears the stories of sons who
died to avenge their fathers, clansmen
that they might slay the foemen who
caused the death of their lord. The
fayorite heroes, who hold in popular
estimation the place assigned by us to
Robin Hood and his men. are the forty
seven ronins, a name given to men who
have lost their clanship.
Their lord was obliged to commit
hara-kiri, or judicial suicide, for hav-
ing within royal precincts drawn his
sword on a noble who had insulted
him. and these stanch vassals devoted
themselves to the destruction of the
insulter. knowing assuredly that, hav-
ing slain him, they would be equally
condemned to take their own lives.
Still may be seen fresh incense sticks
burning before the graves of their
leader and his young son aud visiting
cards stuck into the little tablets above
them as tokens of the respect in which
they are held by those who know their
story and deplore their doom.
Mr. Black records that at review
of British troops in 1894 at Yokohama
a great dalmio was watching with in
terest the maneuvers of the regiments
and batteries of artillery stationed
there. At the conclusion he was asked
To allow the escort of his retainers who
had accompanied him to go through
their drill and tactics, to which he
readily consented.
Turning to Sir Ruthford Alcock, who
was expecting the troops, he proudly
said:
envy retinue is small and their tao
tics are not worthy of notice after
what we have seen, but there is not
one man among them who, if l say
Die will not unhesitatingly sacrifice
his life at my command.-Nineteenth
Century.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Factories engaged in the manu-
facture of anti-taritf-reform sentiment
are not prospecting. Their product Is
out of date.-N. Y. World.
The people recognize the clamor
against the Wilson bill as repetition
of the campaign thunder which failed
to scare them.-N. Y. World.
While delivering lectures to Cali
fornia students on international law
ex-President Harrison should give
them the one he has just received
through his successors message to con-
gress on his management of the Ha-
waiian affair-Louisville Courier-Jour-
nal.
The people who are against the
Wilson bill were against democracy in
1892, but Cleveland was given popu-
lar plurality of nearly four hundred
thousand votes, and clean majority
of one hun red and ten in the electoral
college. Clamor and popular senti-
ment are not always the same.-Chi-
cago Times
Another calamity from tariff re-
duction apprehensions: Green r. Raum
Jr. s grocery has failed The paralyz-
ing of infant Industries among the
Usage Indians seems to have got Mr..
Raum down. Mr.. Raum joins the mel
ancholy procession headed by ex-Sec-
rotary Foster and Mr.. Mckinley
Louis Dispatch
Had ex-Minister Stevens been as
careful to keep within the proper
limits of his authority rs President
Cleveland has been. there would have
been no Hawaiian tangle, and Granny
Hoar would not have made a spectacle
of herself by denouncing the president
for supposed purpose to smash
the OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Courier.
journal.
Secretary Carlisle presents the
predicament in which fifteen years of
republican financial legislation lands
the country, and it is picture which
ohould stop the mouth Of republicans
both to Boosting of their ability to ad.
minister the finances of a nation and
to criticism of any policy the demo-
Gratis may propose. It should shame
them into silence. But it won't ST.
Paul Globe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04

"Da's de patrol boat, missy. Eff she
come up t'udder side rs gwine lay low.
Eff she come dis we's gwine out ter
meet 'er."
"Why, that's folly, Pete! We can'tbe
seen here" Evan began; but Miss Clay
broke in:
sHush, EvanI We're only passen-
gers, and Pete is captain. I've crossed
with him only to learn that he knows
| best"
''Reck'n yo's bout right, Missy" the
black replied, quietly. ''Da circus
bossy better do all de talk he got TO
YVES outen de creek. He boun' ter keep
| pow'ful shet den, sholy."
The moon went down behind the up
| river heights with sudden dip, and
blackness fell like cloak over the
bosom of the broad stream. The shore
line, just at hand, was barely discerni-
BILE; fifty feet ahead was as inky and
and shapeless as Acheron's pit. But
| paddles were clearly heard nova
propeller turning rapidly; and the
sounds indicated close approach to the
northern shore. Then Pete ordered,
quietly:
Lay low! Bofe yo' lay in de hay;
an, min! keep still. Efyo' moobes, dis
| game dun loss, sholy.''
Used to strange perils, both whites
lay close in the hay. Then Pete struck
a match and touched the light wood
knots piled on an earthen mound in the
bow, by their flicker pulling the oil
| cloths smoothly above them, leaving
scant space open for necessary air.
| Then, lighting his black corncob pipe,
he grasped his paddle and shot the
sl1if straight out into the stream, as
the patrol boat came abreast the creek.
BOAT ahoy!" rang over the water, as
the bell clicked twice and the propel-
Ter almost stopped.
"Patrul 'hoy!'' was Pete's return hail
''It's only me, boss, Fishmun Pete"
"Where away?" came the hail again.
EUR de flats low de bend" was the
answer. SIS gwine fire-fshin', 'pendin'
on de ice in hind de pint"
"All right, Pete,' the hailing officer
answered, recognizing the familiar
voice of the unsupported negro. $50
ahead, and good luck! Wen be down
after day; SO have good mess Of fish
| for u.s.
'Sholy, Mars Patrul, eff hab eny
!
bodder ne"
''They won't bother you," came the
answer. but there's many 4 one COM
ing up. They'll run you down, if you
don't keep your fire bright"
rs gwinc ter keep 'er bright, sholy,"
Pete called, as he padded downstream.
might, Mars Patrul.'
The propeller was churning the
black water once more. Pete fast draw
ing away, aided by the current. He
turned in shore, pulled back the oil
cloths, as he rounded tee point and
dumped his torch overheard.
| Wipe yo' face, missy" he cautioned,
thoughtfully. DE presferation mought
freeze, an yo's warm in da hay"
Rather" cried Evan; but he shivered
as he sat bolt upright, from sudden
change.
| ''He said many transports were in the
river?' the girl queried, anxiously.
''He sayed it, sholy, Missy" was the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04

| QCICK!
calm reply. ewes got ter run 'em
Bossy, kin you pulp"
THAT can," Evan answered, "where
do we CROSSE"
straight frum dis pint. De ribber's
clar now" the black replied, pausing tc
listen as he got out the sweeps. Eff we
| kin cross de chainil 'thout meetin' dem
| transputs, de shoal water'n sabe u.s.
They bent to their oars with q will
| the light boat sl1imming the water bird.
| like into the darkness, and headed
straight across. Even the boatman's
hardened old muscles were taxed to
keep her head even, against the strong,
regular stroke of the young scout.
But, just on the edge of the channel,
Pete suddenly cried: Lift! Denis com.
in'!' And softly on the night broke
the sound of churning propeller,
growing clearer as she rounded the
point just below.
LET us keep on" urged Evan, rest
ing on his oar.
GLOSSY, you Jes' do wot I says" Pete
replied. 1--WE can't mex fass huff time,
gin de current, ter git outen sight
fore dem comes. We mus LEFT 'er drift,
tell dem passes"
The night-hush over the river was cut
by signal whistle, near, below, an
swered by another close behind, then
still a third, far away.
There are several" the girl said,
anxiously. ''Can we not cross before
them?"
''Not 'thout rowin' hard" the negro
| answered. Den dem nd hear US an
shoot, sholy. Yves got ter drift an
wait. Be reddy ter kiver Wen Pete
GIBBS de motion"
He unshipped and packed the oars,
his broad-bladed paddle turning the
boats nose to the sack, as she slowly
drifted downstream. Then he fshed
from the seat well-oiled wooden rags,
securely muflling the rowlocks.
The propeller's splash grew louder
rapidly; soon great steamers lights
CLEANED siclzly through the gloom, and
she was abreast of them, moving slowly
upstream, when from her farther side
suddenly flashed her signal light. It
was promptly answered by one-two-
three, out of the dense gloom, beyond
the channel, towards the Virginia
shore. They had struck fleet of an
chored transports; and only Pete's
quick decision had saved their rowing
straight into them.
Not sound aboard the skiff. ALI
three knew the peril, but that comment
would not mend it. Perfectly still they
sat, until the lights had died away and
the first steamer had passed up, the
lights of the second well in view. Then
the girl whispered:
"How long before dawn9e
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
FARMER JACKIE CITY WIFE.

Ten years, to-day, Jack, have lived
This blessed country life,
Since first I left my city hon
To be farmers wife.
thought that should miss it So !
The tramp of busy feet,
The ceaseless throb Of rushing life,
The faces in the street
thought the country would be tame,
Its interests mean and small:
But then could not say you NO."
And SO left 1t all
I thought Of all loved and left
As came down the aisle;
My thoughts went backward with sign.
And forward with q smile.
And now-the sun sees every day
Earth's misery and bliss,
And now where does he shine upon
A happier lot than this?
Here are no walls to hem US in,
Ais open to the sky;
Here have learned to love the stars,
And watch the clouds go by.
Iwatch the birds and squirrels, too,
And claim them for my own,
anu tICcSr anu BEdSS-A-ON SOIlA i 1.-Two
Where all is brick and stone?
I love them still. those toll-worn streets,
Where many feet have trod;
The city brings us close to man;
The country near 20 God.
To think ever should have paused
Uncertain 'twixt the twoi
I an so thankful that chose
The country, Jack-and you.
This dear old farm: wouldn't give
One downy, peeping brood
OF day-old chicks for all the wealth
OF cities, If I could
I love my hcmely household tasks,
love the fields of grain,
I love the flowers that lift their heads
To drink the summer rain.
I love the orchard crowned with fruit
NV garden fair to see,
I love the horses and the cows
know that they love me.
And yet, perhaps, it's something else
That lends my life its charm;
You see, / love the farmer, Jack,
And so love the farm.
Farm journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
Her idea or It.

Maudie's papa is night editor on q
newspapers fact which Maudie ap-
parently hasn't learned; for when soma
one asked her a few days ago what her
father did for a living. she replied: 81
div it up. I dess he's burglar, 'tausl
he's out all night"-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
VILLAGE LIFE IN IRELAND.
The Simple but Tactful Country and Town.
Folk NJ Market.

AAc OuC x0Ct1uA OOuutEy anu AVWAs
Folk NJ Market.
A market day in one of the little
country towns is curious sight, and
very interesting if you brave the mud
and the chance of being run down by
pig or an ass-cart. and study the man
ners and customs, the higgling about
prices, the perfect acting of indigna-
ton, surprise, anger. among people who
are merely trying to overreach their
neighbors., The wealthy ones come in
from the country on outside cars, the
wife and daughter of the house dressed
in tawdry colors, feathers and false hair
upon their heads. The poorer women,
unless they walk Tin which case the
young people often do it bare-footed,
and put on their boots only when they
approach the town., come with shawls
over their heads or in picturesque
cloaks, blue or dull red, according to
the district, and these are far pleas
anter to look upon. The main duty of
these women when they have sold their
eggs and fowls is to get their husbands
or sons out of the market before they
are quite drunk, and convey them
home safely, for most bargains ara
sealed with glass of whisky, and to
refuse it is to fail in the passive side of
hospitality, which these people of tact
regard as a grave breach in manners.
What always surprises in the midst
of their apparent misery is the social
talent and tact of the people. Tho
young things generally retire in tho
dark, and you only see their eyes gleam-
ing at you with furtive curiosity. Those
that are grown up are always ready
with kindly word and joke, and
while they are doing the honors Of
their house (they never use the word
cottage) are taking stock of you and
forming acute judgments regarding
your character. Hence it is that they
learn to say exactly what they feel
will please you, not regarding the
truth, in an agreeable conversation, as
at all important. And in this they
seem to understand. thoroughly the OBJ
ject of conversation. It is not to in
struct, but to please.-Prof. J. p. Ma
haffy, in Chautauquan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
Willing to Wait.

Uncle Ebony-I's in trubb1e, suah,
sab. My wife says she done get q di-
vorce an Leah me fo' dude coon dat's
been maxim up to her, sab, eff 1 dom
get new suit oh clos.
Featherstone-W Well, uncle, I may
have an old suit around somewhere.
How soon do you want it?
Uncle Ebony - Wa-al, dat depen's,
sab. Any time after she leabs me, sab.
will be soon enough.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
Plenty Of Faith.

Mrs. Chatter-Do you believe that
cnres can be effected by the laying on
of hands?
Mrs. Clatter-Most certainly. cured
NV boy of smoking in that way
Brooklyn Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
Prose and Poetry.

Impassioned Youth-Oh, Claire! Tell
me how You all those lovely eyes with
tears when az Camille, you shrink b.
fore Armand. II 1t tho divine sympa~
thy, the art, the soulS
Claire Tomplkins-Tush, sonny. I
have an onion wrapped In my handksr-.
ohief. Eagle
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
Unkind Insinuation.

''For heavens sake, Belinda, +" groaned
Mr.. Outlayte, opening his sleepy eyes,
do stop your lecturing! I'll put my
fingers in my ears it you don't"
II wouldn't if were you," retorted
his wide-awake spouse. You'll get
your fingers caught in the cogs. Chi
eago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
His Part In It.

Cant Rev. DIR. Choker be made .
defendant, too?" asked the man who
wanted a divorce
Gracious! What's he done?" asked
the lawyer.
eff it had not been for him should
not be applying for divorce at all"
What do you mean, man?"
"He performed the ceremony
Puck
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04

A KNoxvnLE man has captured Gu
riosity in the form of hooking bird, O,
In reality two birds grown together 10
body. but separate in heads and SON.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04

in the formulation of any meas
ure affecting the tariff of this country
congress is always confronted by the
fact that uniform rate must be I'M
satisfactory to some of the different in
dustries of the different sections of the
country. The removal Of the tariff on
coal and iron is bound to arouse more
or less opposition from those sections
of the south which are engaged in this
industry. Sugar growers will object to
the removal of the sugar bounties.
Nevertheless while giving due weight
to all pleas and petitions, the demo-
cratic party must provide an equitable
tariff system which shall favor no one
industry nor no one section of the
country. Albany Argus.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04
BY T. DE LEON.

Copyright 1891 by Lppincott Co. and Published
by Special Arrangement
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04

There is the irony of fate in the
fact that the largest manufacturing es-
tablishment in McKinley's own town,
where he was first put up by the inter
ests that wanted all the protection
that could be had, succumbed to the in
eyitable workings of his nefarious
system and passed into the hands OF a
receiver. Given his own swing for q
little time longer he would have ruined
the entire country beyond recovery
Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-01-04

Upon the tariff Mr.. Carlisle clear
ly and distinctly supports the Chicago
platform that there is no constitution
al authority to levy taxes for protec-
ton or for any purpose except to main
tain the government. This is sufficient
proof, if any were needed, that the
Wilson bill will receive the backing of
the administration and that the
southern confederate wing of the
democracy is, for the time being, in
control of the destinies of the American
people. Leader.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
SUNDAY. MAY 20, 1894.
The Dispatch To-Day.

This issue OF the Dispatch contains
twenty-eight columns of matter OF especial
interest 70 veterans. and sons and daugh-
tiers OF veterans Richmond during the
war. the Confederate private. southern
women. and the Libby lin monument are
among the topics discussed by Generals
James Iongstrect, ]. II. Gordon. La
fayctte McIaws. James l.. Kemper.
Joseph Wheeler. William Malone. Mar
Gus J. Wright. J.. Z. Alexander. George T.
Anderson. J. \. dc Laqucl John i. Nor
gan. J. J.. Brent, Harry Heth, Bradley
r. johnson. j. l.. Colston. James II.
Lane. W. II. Eogrs Thomas L. Rosscr.
william r. Cox. James H. Chalmers. ).
NJ Barton. J.. McGlashan. John Echols'
Daniel Rueelcs. Lawrence S. Baker. i.
j. Kobcr- son. allison Capers. William
AieComb. ". w. Allen. j.. y. Johnston.
Hamilton j.. Bee. J. a. Smith, and Gov
crnors EIas Carr J. NJ. stone. William
n Fishlacl. y. Il. Tillman.
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WrciHi'"n OF inc h''"'S'' va '''
'In s''Hi'r ana t'''s d" '''''''''' - Wv
first attack upon Richmond.
An entertaining "'S'''' ~ '"' '"'
III monument. with pi'i'ilh VIC" ''
90 bill and monument ana n'"e l"''''"'''
of persons prominent III '''"' ''''''''0
enterprise. ii page
stone "'i 'a'Ns"h '''''''' u PUT ~ Wv
l'dit taken 'F hi- corps ii' '"' ''''" ''"''
battles around Richmond u'" li'"''" ~
8. "sla.tr for thr hISt '""'' - l'' "'
Vs. f'."' OCCUPIES One nan '' i'eV 80
l'F it SIDE W" place the roster oi I'R'-
~ ais AMI batteries which formed Lee
aImy before I.hnnni at mat tIno' also
sn alJ ah'u,i list az Inc SURVIVING
d. neral officers 'i 'h' ''hi''e'"'Y' WI"
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Tho SATURDAY Closing.

Tho cdrly-closinE movement which Mr.
Muuce has 50 zcalously urged upon our
people is growing in favor. and il likely
10 become the general rule, Mt any rate
for the summer months.
II is expected that employees will make
"a much time per week as they are
now making that by lcngthening their
hours on other days they Will earn the
right to close work on Saturdays at about
. l.. NJ.
This is n practice which. We believe.
has been found to give satisfaction wher-
ever tried We wish that 1t were posi-
bic for morning newspapers 70 adopt 1t,
but IT is impossible with us our work
is largely nleht work There are no
doubt other cmploymonts where the prac-
ticc could not be well adopted, but wher-
ever it IS probably feasible. We should
like TO see the experiment tried. truly
believing that it would benefit employees
and employers both.
The demands of modern business life
al best are so cxacting We should. see
~ it wat ~ i'"N Nv "If'' '"h''' VI
adding to our hours Of creation. hours
when the faded brain. as well as weary
body. may be- refreshed by opcn-air eXer-
else. Icy walks ana talks with friends
10y hcalthful games and sports, or jaunts
to the country. where the air is fragrant
with odors Of woods and fields. The man
who "hustlcs' from early Monday morn
ing till l.. NJ. Saturday surely earns
the afternoons respite from business
which this plan proposes to give.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
pAtTCD IN so. 600.
NuLnct from Eucna NIsta.

RUENA VISTA, VA. May l9.-(Spe-
cisI1-rhe Presbytcrians here are III
high spirits over the announcement mat
the presbytcry will meet In Buona VISTA
ON October 18th This is the largest pres
hytcry. not only in Virginia, but in the
South.
The Nav term Of the Corporation
Court convened Monday, and the docket
il filed with true bills found b. the
grand Jury. Among great many are
the following, which have caused d
great deal OF interest: Lee Carter, wh"
attempted to Kill a man named Maoes'
was fined 500 and costs; Phoebe scott
colorcd. for setting fire 10 the fence fhc-
tory. sentenced to years in the pen
itentiary.
Hon. II. st. George Tucker scored
another point here in securing a posi-
ton in the Government building at Wash
inrton for Mr. Gillian Wren. Mr.. TUCK
or has many political friends here.
Grand Master Gr.nstcad. OF the odd-
Fellows OF the state. appointed Mr.
= NcCurdy, of Buena vista, as DepWy
District Grand Master.
Marriage licenses were issued to nc
following happy couples this week: H.
". Fielding. OF Brooklyn, n. Y, 10 Miss
Jennie 4. Shields. OF Buena Vista, and
Mr.. George ). Day, OF Fairfield 10 Miss
Fairy Commack. OF this city.
Alessrs. Sharp and Moffctt, OF tins
city. were granted a ten years fran
chise by the City Council TO establish d
telephone exchange here.
The CITY Council has purchased ~
feet of new hosc-ppe for the FIRE Dc
partment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

General Washington's day. and again and
again cxhaustively argued during various
administrations.
The refusal OF the Republicans in the
Senate to pass the tarify bill must be
used by the Democrats in the fail cam
paign. We must assume the offensive,
and charge home upon our enemies the
sins OF omission az well IA of commits
sion which We have catalogued against
them. We cannot afford TO undertake to
defend ourselves. but must make the Re-
publicans defend themselves. We need
not calculate TO win the coming battle
II we do not compel our opponents 10
defend themselves II is not for us. who
are In the right. TO apologize for ausht
that we have done. II is for the Re-
publicans. who are in the wrong. to at
tempt TO Justify themselves before the
pcoplc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Taxing Church Property.

The Staunton Vindicator, like most Of
the advocates of the taxation of church
property, assumes the very point at issue
when it says that such property Is Eek
eupt" from taxation. oar contention is
that churches have no moncv-value 10
long AS they continue TO be churches. and
therefore that they ought not II he taxed
at all. Such seems to be the unanimous
opinion OF our Virginia lawmakers. We
do not believe in following multitude
TO do wrong. but we do believe in doing
equal and exact justice 10 all men. So
We leave the subject TO the consideration
OF our good friend of the indicator. to
whom We would not be afraid TO entrust
the duty Of assessing the value OF the
churches in Virginia. He would hardly
And one worth taxing