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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
ZEKE.

wkardest gump you eve. seen.
SLOW an clumsy an raw an, green
Aantern-fawed an iank an lean.
Humly as sin:
kerried a kind OF an honest face
Spitesof his g1ne-aI lack O, grace
Du' nc never ntted in nary place
That he was In
Never had nuthin' much ter sav.
BUT whether he aimed ter work or play
ne was aiIus gestin' in some un's way,
She said twas so from the time he crep,.
ne sure fall outen the bed eft he slep',
An Wnen awake he couldn't be KEEP
From under foot
Went ter soshybul one night,
.Ssumoied. OF course. upset the light.
-Spaieo the carpet an skeered Mis- Bright
Plumb sick a-bed;
-Sot spell on the parsons hat,
Trod on the foot Of Wilder Pratt,
An split sasser OF hot tea pat
On Sykes bald head
A queer cub a,lus. Did you uns hear
What he done when the sauire's house burnt
last year.
Wal. the crowd was watchin' it disappear
In smoke an flame,
An Zeke was a-frompin' on folkses' toes
An a-swellfn' the total of human woes
In his blunderin' way. when the cry arose:
where's little Mame:"
az know whar she's at" said the squire.s boy,
Kit.
For she done toll me ter wait bit
TIL she went inter the house ter git
That cat o. bern"
my tellin 1t, stranger, sounds mighty tame,
But our hearts jes' froze when the answer
came,
An the mother a-screamin': MY child my
Name!
Don't let her burnt"
We hearn the red flames sizz an crack
An seen 'em s-danctn front an back,
An all turned skeery-the hull burned pack,
'Ceptin' Zeke Pool
An that yer 'Zekel, he rushed pelI-meu
Inter the heart Of that blazin' hell.
-A-giyin' no heed ter the gineral yell:
Come back, you fool.''
That minute growed ter q full-sized hour
And we uns waited amid a shower
Oh ctnders. a-prayin with all our power
Then came a shout.
An Zeke in a winder framed in fame
Stood thar a-holdin' Of little Name,
We spread a blanket, an down she came
As he heaved her out
The gal:-oh. yes. she was peart an right,
But Zeke. with his face all drawn an white.
Reeled for'ar an back till he sunk from sight
In helpless way.
Soon the building tottered from roof ter floor,
Then buckled an fell. with a crash an roar,
An Zeke won't git in the way no more
Till Judgment day.
Henry Pearson, in Detroit Free
Press
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
A Very Proper scheoa.

Lady Visitor Cooking ont on play.
Rround)- there are all the Riris.
aud my little girl among themi What
are they doing?
Observation-Disclosures making .
snow-woman.
"a snow whatT'
MY young ladies' are not allowed 70
make snow-mang'- London Punch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16
STOPPING A RUN.
BY ANTHONY HOPE.

HERE was a run or
the Sandhill anc
District bank. II
h a d lasted the
whole of one day,
and had shown NO
signs of abating in
the evening. If it
lasted another day!
Old Mr.. Bradshaw
wiped his brow. 1t
had come just at
the most awkward
t ! m e Just after
the farmers had
g OF their usual
loans, just when Sc
curities were hard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

-Grote once compared his History
of Greece" to Gibbons Decline and
FALL" and took pains to point out the
various excellencies of each and to
show in what particulars his own work
excelled that of Gibbon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

Mozart had a very sweet voice,
though it was by no means strong.
His conversational tones were well
modulated and pleasing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

Wide open, staring blue eyes, COM
bined with fair complexion, are said
to indicate bad temper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-16

Awk ardest gump you eves seen.
SLOW an clumsy an raw an, green.
Aantern-fawed an iank an lean.
Humly rs sin:
kerried kind of an honest face
Spiteeof his gineraI lack o. grace.
but ne never fitted in nary place
That he was in.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
The New seotionalism.

Henry watterson's recent speech on the
subject OF 1.-THE puritars and the Cava-
Tiers" has attracted much attention. a.
that brilliant orators set speeches are
always very apt to do. In speaking OF the
Puritans and the Cavaliers, one cnnnot
but think of the respective sections In
which they lived their different lives.
nor the different kinds Of leading men who
were produced In the two grand divl.
sions of the country. Nor can one fall to
try 10 ascertain what differentiated or
what dIffercntia,cs New England from
Virginia.
The Chicago Times thinks that there
Is no longer bloody chasm between the
North and the South. and says that Mr.
watterson IL fitting mt the air: but all
the same IL warns the New England anu
Middle States that secticnalism is threat
cped on n new line Of cleavage: that
their ins,stence upon governing the whole
country Is rapidly consolidating the West
and the division now tn, eatened IN Into
East and West instead OF into North ana
South. The Populists of the West. and the
silver men OF the Rocky Mountain sec
tion.-nay, the Popullsts and the silver
men everywhere-have charged over ana
over again until IL has become a stale
story that the Eastern, New England.
and Middle States were ruling the whole
country by the use OF money and the
influence which untold millions gives
them In the councils Of the nation. 80
what the Times says has some founda-
ton in fact, and Mr. Watterson VIII
have 10 prepare another speech telling us
what he would have the northern people
do in this their great extremity
The Boston Traveller says that u Is
no worse for the West TO be governed
by the East than for the East TO be gov
erned by the West. True, but there VIII
be In force
1.-The good old rule and simple plan
That he may take who has the power,
And he may keep who can"
The northern people may take comfort
to themselves from the feet that whist
the sectionallsm of the North has always
been an offensive sectionalism the Sec
tionalism OF the South has always been
a defensive sectionalism. In a WORD.
the South has always acted on the de-
fensive. All that the northern people have
to do therefore, in order to have peace
is to mind their own business and let
| us alone We never attack or denounce
the people Of any Northern State be-
cause they subject the voters TO an edu-
cational or any other test OF qualihca-
ton. We never so ''nosing around" to
find lynchings in any northern commu-
nifty. We are never aggressive.
Nevertheless, a new line OF cleavage
may result from the present condition
Of things. 1t Is not impossible, and we
would not say that it Is improbable.
There Is no danger coming from that
direction. however. If the northern people
will only keep their eyes open and not
20 laundering along until they find them
selves in a Slough of Despond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
Views Of Governors on Appomattox
Park.

The Norfolk Pilot. In It's Sunday eui-
ton. publishes letters from Generai "aas
Hampton, Major-Generai Nelson a. MICE
United States army; Governor Elias Carr,
OF North Carolina; Governor FissbacK' Oh
Arkansas. and General Louis Wagner, or
Gettysburg. approving Of the purchase
nj ,hs Appomattox battlefield for con-
version into a national military park
Governor oates, OF Alabama. Is Opposed
10 the scheme, but he adds:
.I think the name OF the post-oiice
should not have been changed, but u was
not the fault OF the Post-oFiice DepaI.
neut nj Washington. IL was the posi-
master at old Appomattox VINO sugses.eu
Il. as the Fourth Assistant Postnas'e'
informed me-"
According to our Information this state
ment does great injustice TO the gentle
man who fills the position OF postmaster
at old Appomattox.
We are informed that the postmaster
did not originate or suggest the chahse
Of name. He was told that old Apo
,nnttox had to give UP It's name; that IL
was TO DE transferred to the village NOW
the county seat at the railway s'atoh'
and in consequence was asked to suggest
n new name for the scene OF the surren-
der. Then. and not until then, did he
suggest a new name.
After some canvassing OF the subject
a young lady suggested surrender ana
the postmaster recommended that name,
that unfortunate name we must say.
that odious name which. Notwithstanding
the petitions and protests OF the whole
country, the Post-Oflce Department keeps
fixed on old Appomattox.
But never mind. The park idea, sug-
gcsted by the Dispatch, Is taking shape.
Congress will see to II that old Appomat-
tox retains its name. 1t VIII be called
Appomattox national park.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
A Complicated Case.

The Republicans have always claimed
that Senator Murphy, OF New York, was
not elected to the United States Senate in
a lawful or constitutional manner. Even
Mr.. Hills visit to the White House, or
rather his dining there, has been dragged
into the question. Here is what the Wash
ington Post picked up in interviews on
this subject on Sunday last. We quote:
"Any attempt to unseat Mr.. Murphy
would be absolutely futile said New
York member. The only possible way
in which a contest could be Instituted
would be for the New York Legislature
to elect new man, who could come here
with credentials claiming that Mr.. Muir
ply was not legally elected. This would
by no means settle IT, for the contention
would then be made that IL the act Of
the Legislature in electing Mr. Murphy
was Illegal. ii would follow that its act
OF redistr,ctiDg the State was Illegal. and
that the present legislative body in New
York State is Illegal. 1t follows that the
only possible way of opening "A legitimate
contest will be when new legislature Is
elected and sends man TO Washington
with a claim for Mr.. Murphy's seat. But
never In the history OF the country has
a contest been instituted for possession
Of a seat after two years Of occupancy
and in this case. certainly. the implied
statute of limitation has run against It,"
There is nothing in this sensational talk.
Senator Murphy has a good title to his
seat. The Senate is the sole judge Of the
election, qualifications, and returns of its
members. II the Senate has decided or
shall decide that Mr.. Murphy's election
was valid. that will settle the question.
He Is elected who the Senate says is
elected.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
Reckoning Without the Host.

1t is highly amusing to read what the
northern Republican papers say as to the
proposition Of certain of the Republic
cans in Virginia to make this year no
nominations Of candidates for the Gene
raj Assembly, leaving it to the honest"
Democrats and Republicans (all of the
latter assumed to be Honesty to Sc
cure control Of the next Legislature.
and then pass an 'honest" election law.
This scheme is proposed by men who
have forgotten that Governor OFerralps
term will not expire until the LIST of jan
uary, 1898. 1.-THE best-laid schemes OF
such mice and men, as the Republican
papers are now counting on as allies
next fall may come to grief. One Of our
northern Republican contemporaries
gravely pronounces 1t an ''unselfish pol
icy" on the part of the Virginia Republic
cans thus to devise methods for Sc
curing honest elections.
Nevertheless we warn our northern Re-
publican contemporaries that all they see
in the Republican papers Of Virginia
on this subject will have no influence
whatever on the Republicans of next
year. They will even forget that they
ever thought OF allying themselves with
''honest' Democrats.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08


The New-Years edition OF the Rich
mond Dispatch Is a daisy. Its first page
Is illustrated with regular circus show
bill, full OF promise for 1885, II presents
the infant year as gay and FESTIVE
youth coming boldly into the arena In
six-in-hand equestrian performance that
throws Jimmy Robinson and all prede-
cessors OF the bareback calling In the
shade. Old Father Time. scythe in hand,
stands by and views the daring feat with
wonder in his eye. and could his voice
be heard he would no doubt exclaim:
Curb your fiery steed. young man; the
pulse of your predecessor has scarcely
ceased 10 beat, and twelve short leagues
ahead there is a fearful preciplce" Time
cuts down all, both great and small.
The picture Is suggestive, and so IS the
Dispatch-suggestlve OF progress.
Like the periods that daily punctuate
the cycles OF time. the Dispatch Is fresh
every morning-The Radford News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

II feel M II had been pounded. SAID
one Businessman to arother. as they
were riding home after office hours.
am sore from head TO foot. / don't KNOW
what's the matter" 49,.
lie had. In fact, been pounded. but NOT
by any tangible instrument. He had peen
beaten from head to foot by the evii ioices
that Turk In the winter air. MOI aion.
In the outer air, but In the not. s'uny
atmosphere OF overheated dwellings anu
places OF business.
The effect IA wofully familiar. even
when the cause is unsupported. Headacne'
a feeling of lassItudc, diminished appc-
lite. and n general soreness ana stlnness
OF the muscles mean that the circula.'oxt
OF the blood is slow. a sharp current OF
air sends the blood from the tangie OF
tiny nerves Just beneath the SKIN 70 tne
interior OF the body. Then the sunersr
coughs and perhaps feels little s,ao-
like rain In the chest.
Il wonder II am going to be SICK ne
says 10 himself
Yes, IL ne neglects proper precautions
No. II he have recourse 10 stiinu,hhe
that Will send the red stream boundins
naturally through his veins, giving prish
and equal circulation.
Dufy's Pure Malt Whisky ~ the onIy
thing before the public which answers the
requirements OF such cases. II at II why
II is so much I'm demand In families
Duny's Pure Malt IL distinctly mediclhai
preparation. IL wards off colds, indiges-
ton. and other troubles resulting from
indoor life
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
The Turner Family Bible.
NEWARK, O., January I,

TO the Editor Of the Dispatch
There Is a gentleman living In this vi
cinity who was a soldier In the Federal
army during the late war. and while IN
virginia in some Of their raids picked
t,p II suppose as memento) large
family Bible, evidently belonging TO
family named Turner. This gentleman
above referred to IA Mr.. Wiles) has been
taken with a desire to return the Bible
to it's original owner, and knowing that j
am southern born he has appealed 10 me
TO assist him I'm restoring 1t. / give you
below a copy OF some Of the records con-
tanned in the book. hoping that II may
act as a guide In locating the owner. IL.
MARRIAGES"
william +. Turner was married on the
10Th of MAY. 1915, to Ellen Beirne, In the
city Of Richmond, Mt the House OF William
IL. mcfarland by Right Rev. John Johns.
william +. Turner and Sidney Patter-
son were married on the 10Th OF May,
1861, by Rev. DR.. Baccus. In the city OF
Baltimore.
Catherine II. Turner and John S.
Wright, OF the city OF Chicago. were
married Mt Moheily, In the county OF
Deliberately, on the - day OF -, In
the year OF 1916. by the Rev. -.
80 Thomas u. Turner ana Fenton Nailace
were married on the - day or - 1si2
In the county OF King George. by -.
Thomas y. Turner and Louise IL. Buck
ner were married on - day Of -. lsi2
In the city of Baltimore.
DEATHS.
Thomas d. Turner departed this life
at Saint Bernard, In the county OF Eau
quler. on the - day OF -, 1915.
George w. Turner fell nobly defending
his country on nth Of october, 1859.
"Dulce ct decorum est pro patria mori."
Mary Il. B. Allibone died Of grief for
the loss OF her brother George on the 9Th
OF March. 1850
The Dispatch has the full name and
address Of this correspondent and will
give them to any one entitled to receive
tho DibIa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

The Richmond Dispatch gravely an
nounces that Mr.. Webster was Be-
cessionist. We are glad that the great
American statesman did not live to hear
this charge against him.-Spirit Of the
Valley.
We arc sorry that the Spirit failed to
let Its readers know that we quoted Mr..
Websters own words when We said that
he held that a compact violated on one
side Ii violated on the other; or, as he
said In substance. II the northern peopls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
The Carlisle Substitute.

Mr.. j. w. Porter, of Charlottesville,
does not like any system OF finance nor
any kind of currency which treats sill
yer as in any degree or in any way
whatever a prescribed metal. He has
studied the silver question for long time
and has formed his own opinions as TO
all the questions involved in the current
monetization, and its reconciliation Ohis
last not yet accomplished. Whilst not
concurring In all Of Mr.. Porter's no.
tons we deem 1t not improper to let
him be heard. We suppose 1t may lie
safely said that a majority Of the people
Of Virginia agree with him in his opinions
on this Subject.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
RIO PARTIES INTERESTED IN
= HAVING SHIRTS MADE
TO ORDER

we want TO soy that we have Just secured
one OF tho FINEST SHIRT-CUTTERS
New York City produces. This man
comes TO us from one OF the best houses
in the country and has not his superior
in the business.
We have been making Shirts for the
last fourteen years, but we have realized
that there are many men in this city
who have not gotten that perfection In
fit that is desirable to them and to us,
we therefore have made change in our
cutters. So we now claim We can tit
any man, and do unhesitatingly say we
have the best and the highest-priced
Cutter in the business. We have the
most expert makers and use the finest
materials Of any shirt-makers IN the
country.
If you want Shirts made we want your
trade, and we can please you.
We also make Collars and Cuffs,
Drawers, Nightshirts, Pajamas also
Ladies Shirts and Waists.
Cali and leave your order, or send us
postal or phone us aud We will have a
man to call and see you.
CONSTABLE Bros,
SHIRT. MAKERS, MEMS FURNISHINGS,
AND HATTERS,
Phone 7O7. 4l9 east Broad street.
[,al-Tu,F ,&su3ml
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
The President and the Hawaiians.

The President and the Hawaiians.
President Cleveland has cleared up his
record on the Hawaiian question. He has
never exceeded his powers in the premises.
He granted an interview to the Hawaiian
commissioners, and talked good sense
to them. but he expressly informed them
that he was not acting officially. He
speaks in appropriate terms Of the Re-
publican government now ruling In Ha-
wall. In fact, he comes out with flying
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

refused TO return fugitive slaves az they
were required by the Federal Consutu-
ton to do. then the northern people would
be guilty OF violating the Constitution.
and the southern people would no longer
be bound by It. That is all ,herc'is OF MIR.
webster's secession teachings. and we
never said shere was anything more IN
tbeu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

More than forty people have been killed
In Baltimore by the electric street-cars.
No wonder that the City Council has
decreed that every car shall henceforth
have a fender. Three months notice was
given Of this requirement. which time has
now elapsed
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
1894. ROTHERT 4 co.
1894

II IlOLlbhI OE.ACON
Is upon US, and, as usual, everybody is
looking around for suitable present for
those whom they love.
TO THOSE SEEKING USEFUL PRES
ENTS we offer this advice: Come 10 our
establishment and see the many good
thing In store for you. How nice IL would
be TO send your wife. mother. or sister IL
nice Oak Chamber Suit. We have them,
ana can please you in style as well as
prices.
A PARLoR SUIT would not be amlss
at this season.
We have the riches, colorings IN BRO
CATELLES and SILK TAPESTRIES.
TURKISH RUGS. SILK PLUSH AND
HAR-CLOTH PARLOR SUITS. We are
determined TO push these goods, and the
prices-well. We have made them to suit
YOU
sIDEBoARDs. CHINA-PREssEs. Ex-
T THSsRs A TABt EkScy b HEGK BAGS
BLER-sE:AT. LEATHER, AND SILK
PLUSH COMFORT ROCKERS in album
dance. and an inspection will convince you
that we are prepared for you.
a FULL LINE OF HEATING-STOvES
both round and square. as well as FLASH
AND PATAPSCO COOKING-STOVES.
BRUSSELS AND INGRAM CARPETS
are sold at very small margins. We have
complete stock, which we will be pleased
RUGS. DRUGGETs. MATS. etc. a, bot.
.om prices
What would be more acceptable TO your
husband. wife. or sweetheart than nice
GOLD or FiI.LED-CASE WATCH? We
carry large line Of these goods. and
viii sell them to you at bottom prices.
Every Watch We sell Is guaranteed TO
give satisfaction.
SILVER PLATED TEA SETS
KNIVES, FORKS. and SPOONS OF the
best grades only. thus insuring perfect
CHINA TEA and DINNER SETS.
CARLSBAD and JOHNSON BROTHERS.
ROYAL ENGLISH GOODS. as well as
the BEST AMERICAN GRADES.
FANCY ONYX TABLES. BANQUET.
LIBRARY, and HALL. LAMPS. SILK
SHADES. In all colors and shapes.
IN iaet. you can ger many useful pres
sonable terms.
Remember. we will sell you any OF these
goods at the very lowest prices for cash,
RoTHERr q CO..
- AATu&Th a. kA AA&A j1zaAA AAaAAA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

Mr.. George o. Greene has again become
editor and publisher Of the buchanan
Banner, Mr.. =. A. Peatross having re-
tired. Mr.. Greene states that his paper
starts upon the new year with excellent
prospects.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

Colonel w. A. Boykin "a native OF Vir-
ginia) having resigned his commission as
commander of the Fifth Maryland Regi-
ment. Northumberland Frank Markoe
Is now in command of that organization.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

a statement as to the terms or clerks
shows that Pennsylvania carries of the
'lion's share" as Kentucky did as TO
Speakers. and that the clerkshlp has
been held by but nine States.
The following table shows the States
which have held the clerkship in chrono-
logical order as to terms:
Virginia, 9ia; Pennsylvania, "a; Mary
land. 3ia: Kentucky. s.; Ohio. y: New
Hampshire. lis; Tennessee. 3; Illinois, 2;
Missouri, 3. Total, 50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

General Rufus BarrInger contributed 10
the Charlotte Observer Of last Sunday
Part I. of the history Of the First North
Carolina Regiment Of Cavalry. an organi-
cation well-remembered in Virginia as
one OF the most gallant OF Jeb Stuarts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

From statement in the Washington
Post It appears that fifteen States have
"monopolized' (as Sunset Cox phrased
It during one Of his contests for the
chain the Office of Speaker. which States
are given in chronological order with the
total period Of terms OF service OF each
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

The grip has made its appearance at
New York again. and has seized upon
many Gothamtes. Its type, however, Is
said to be of mlder form than usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08
BARGAINS.

5.POUND FRUIT CAKE, best made, In a
handsome tiu, reduced 10 81 cake.
I-PoUND FRUIT CAKE, in fancy boxes, ro-
duced to 25c. per pound.
5-PoUND BOX ASSORTED CoNsERvEs re-
duced TO sl.o0 per box.
5-PouYD BOX HANDMADE BoNBoNs,
assorted, reduced to l per box.
5-POUND BOX HANDMADE CREAMS, as.
sorted. reduced to 10 cents per box.
e-POUND BOX BEST LONDON LAYER
FIGS reduced 10 90 cents per box.
1-POUND BOX STUFFED PRUNEs reduced
TO go cent? per box.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

The Fincastle Herald, an excellent
weekly, has just entered upon its THIRTEEN
year, and its circulation Is larger than
ever before. We wish it increased pros
perity and usefulness.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-01-08

The Rev. r. De Witt Talmage will
preach every Sunday afternoon in the
New York Academy Of Music. His hrst
sermon was delivered to a large congre-
CATION on last Sunday.