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Iron County register., 1897-09-23

''Wel." the old man continued, ~Geor-
gle was in terrible state OF excite
ment, while. one by one, five boys
stepped TO the front, and FIVE shining
weapons barely SKINNED by his head.
The sixth young savage was the
same who had made the good shot q
few minutes before with bow and ar
row
He now poised his sharp tomahawk
II The air, took long. deliberate aim.
bent his supple body forward. threw
1be weapon flashing through the sun
light,
1t grazed the little captive's head,
and sank into the stake TO which he
was bound
'This was too much for Georgie's
proud spirit
He would not stand 10 be killed so
shamefulIy, He would fight for his
life. as he had seen his father do!
with all his strength, he tugged al
the leather strips which held him. and
oh, joy of joys-foEnd one arm free.
He uttered cry Of triumph
'-Grasping the tomahawk above his
head, he wrenched il out Of the wood,
then quickly Hberating his other hand,
he stood armed ready 10 die like man.
|'Brandishing the weapon above his
head, George rushed toward the as
tonished band of young savages.
They had not expected this They
were not prepared for such an action on
the part of their captive They were
II n
and ran
With a shout Of triumph, the white
child pursued them. On on they fed
and George after them, 4 crowd of
braves intercepted the boy He would
have been speedily killed. but for the
| intercession of 4 squaw, who had wit
messed the whole affair. As the wife Of
the head chief, she had great influence
with the tribe She had lost her own
child during the preceding week, and
now. as a special favor. begged 10 be
allowed to adopt George. Her prayer
was granted.
And thus the boy hero was saved =
What became Of him afferward?' 2
| Ralph asked. as grandpa concluded his
story
1 L I -
| lived with the tribe. He learned their
| language and gradually forgot his own.
He could ride his mustang. fling the
| lasso and kill the great buffaioes of the
prairies as well as the most experienced
warriors
He acquired such influence over his
red brethren that, when the chief died
he was elected to the vacant place.
AT last it happened that party OF
his warriors, against his strict orders
attacked a frontier village and bore
away as captive beautiful white girl
George, as I call him still, rescued
her from danger, became ardently at
tached TO her, and she returned his af
fection. By her efforts she brought hin
back TO civilized life. They were mar
ried. and, as stories say, everything
went merry as a marriage bell Ny
dear children, that is all"
''No-not quite ALL
| Sadie and Ralph and all the children
started, for the voice was that of thei
father.
Boys and girls" he said. do yol
know where George is now?'
No." they answered, in chorus
-sWhere is herr"
There, in that armchair! he toll
yor his own story"
What" they cried, in aTnazement
Grandpa, are you GeOrgie?"
And grandpa answered them H
said:
Yes. I am Georgie!' Colder
Days.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
~ So Bad Aeeer AT.

Torn TomKlns, who had fragment of q
newspaper m his hand, rolled over until
he faced Woebegone Williams, nearly set
Eng the haystack on FIRE in the operation,
and remarked:
s.Sayi"
ssWots'' returned Woebegene Williams
81 guess ueblse water amt 50 bad after
all II a feIler tackles II right
Such as how demanded Woebezone,
somewhat startled by the suggestion
..W'y. here's a item that says Count Malfke
has sailed for Hayre In the saloon OF The
RretagneS
.-Says / thought there was somethIE
funny in the way them swell guys keeps
czossln' the ocean Now understand It
And after a full and free discussion both
decided that they would risk the water
themselves under such conditions Chicago
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
nreealn. up Pealtry s.oek.

The best way to get flock of stand
ard bred fowls Is TO begin in small
way and breed them mp yourself A
sitting of eggs, or, better. two or three
hens and a cock of the desired breed,
nav be bought for small amount, and
the beginning is made. Thereafter il is
only a matter of two years If eggs are
bought or Of one If fowls are bought
before The foundation of a good hock
may be laid, and after that it depends
wholly on judieious selection as 70
whether the flock be kept up 10 its bes4
or not. Where home breeding is begun
the experience acquired leads TO follow
ing the best methods and the greatest
success Farmers Voice.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
treatment for the Hands.

To be ones own manicure Is not at all
& difficult matter and requires only pa
tience and a certain deftness. As a
matter of first Importance, it is neces-
sary that the hands should be kept
soft and the skin plant. To do this
the easiest way is to rub them we'll in
cucumber cream at night and TO wear
pair of comfortably large gloves The
hands then in the morning should be
washed with almond meal of fine quail
ity, or a bag of fine oatmeal. The nails
should be polished every day 10 keep
them bright, and ten minutes is ample
time 10 devote TO this process. Alfacids
except, perhaps, lemon juice, should be
avoided. as they viii probably do more
narm than good, it being necessary tC
use all strong acids with the greatest
care Attractive hands are easily KEEP:
| if one is careful about IT, and il must
be confessed that no greater personal
attraction can a lady possess than
beautiful, well-kept hands. Even if
they are not beautiful, if they are per
fectly cared for they cannot fail to be
attractive. Pointed nails are not con-
sidered as elegant as those more mod
crate in shape.-Albany Journal.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Aliens Foot Ease, powder for the feet
1t cures painful, swollen, sInarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot-E Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is certain curt
for sweating, eallous, hot, tired, aching feet
Try It TO-DAY Sold by all druggists and shot
stores, 25e Trial package, FREE. Write tC
Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, n. v
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Malarial disease is invariably supplement-
ed by disturbance of the liver, the bowels.
the stomach and the nerves. To the removal
of both the cause and the effects Hosfetter'
Stomach Bitters is fully adequate. 1t fills
the bill" as no other remedy does, perform.
ing its work thoroughly, Its ingredients are
pure and Wholesome, and 1t admirably serves
10 build MP system broken by Ill health and
shorn of strength. Constipation, liver and
kidney complaint and nervousness are con
quered by it.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Proprietor Caverage hoteD-Very sor-
ry sir, but you viii have 10 leave this
house at once
Guest-Goodness me, What have
doDe2
Proprietor (solemnly)-You said
something 10 a waiter which has dis
pleased the cook--Yellow Book.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
Last Month OF she TenaeHsee Gem
tennial and Industrial EExpoHath0n.

The month of October closes this greatest
of all Expositions ever held in the South, and
next TO The Columbian. the best ever held IN
this country. For the closing month"; sTe-
cial attractions have been arranged, and
the rates from all parts of the country have
been made lower than ever before known
The location NASHVILLE, Tenn . on the
main line of the Louisville n Nashville
Railroad, directly on its through car route
between the North and South, and the trip
in either direction via that city can Be
made as cheaply, if not cheaper, than wa
any other route Ask your ticket agent
for rates, or write to G Z. Atmores General
Passenger Agent, Louisville. kys for rates
and information.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Once upon time wheelmen and
wheelwomen who were passing along
a dusty road came upon u peasant
standing among his goats
1--WE should like" they said. some
buttermilk."
"Ha, ha." said the peasant. The
butter don't give milk. Ha, hal"
This fable teaches that some people
viii sacrifice even the noble promptings
Of charity in order TO be funny."-De-
troit Journal
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
work Ter m. stomach reesh.

Namma-Tommy, you must not
swallow your food whole that way. 1t
wiz not digest unless 1t is chewed up.
Tommy-Huh. What's them stom-
ach teeth of mine-that you re talking
abouf--for then2-Cincinnati Conner
cial-Tribune.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

in which of his battles was the great
Gustayus AdoIphus. of Sweden, liIled?-
asked the teacher.
I'm not quite sure. but guess il w@a
in his last. replied johnnie ChaH3e.-
TAmmany Times
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

The Star tobacco factory ar St. Louis Is
the largest in the world. The buildings are
IN two rows: 24o0 feet on Park and 240o feet
on Folsom avenue, with total width of q .
feet. You viii discover the reason for this
marvellous growth if You give Star plug
tobacco a trial
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Attorney tsternlyl 1.-The witness win
please state If the prisoner was'in the habit
Of whistling when he was alones" Wit
ness-''I don't know / was never with the
prisoner when he was alone. - Columbus
DISPATCH.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Mr.. Gotrox- What would you expect ma
to do for my daughter IL you married her
George Goodthing lslightly embarrassedl -
''Yon-er-wonldn't be willing 20 die Tor
her, would you sH-Judge.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Very Low Rates 40 the Sunny so1am.
Via Big Four Route. Account one way
settlers excursion. Tickets on Sale: Sep
tember 7th and 2lst, October 9Th and l9th.
For tickets and full information cali ON any
ticket agent Of the Big Four Route, or adj
dress E. q. Mccormick, Pass Traffic Mgr.s
Warren j Lynch, Ass. Gen. Pass. h Tkt~
ACT, Cincinnati, O.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

In order not to be an exception to the
rule, Guibollard ran down his mother-in-
law. Briefly, what have you against herr
asked his friend, Impatiently. ..Her daugh.
ter was the laeonic reply.-L' 'ulnstre de
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Marriage induced by bumps on the head
il much better than divorce rising frum tAs
same carse.-Chicago Record.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

After physicians had given me up, wss
saved BY Piso's Cure -ph ExieE. WI
Transport, Pa, Nov. %. lsoS.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

We know of nothing that 10 m hard -
find as matchbox in the dark Washing
ton Democrat.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Tolliver-Can You let me have zen dollan
for week, old man.
Duero-What weak old mans-Harlem
Lie
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

No matter how well a man likes WHISKY.
he likes TO surprise people by telling them
he has Washington Democrat
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use Of f1r. hllnea .
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial hottie =
treatise. Dr. Kline, 932 Arch st., Phila-, Pa.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Some people even think Il Is something
to be proud of If they are IN debt heavily 10
some prominent man.W Washington DenA0-
craf
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

TO Cure a Cold Am One D@y
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. An
druggists refund money Il il failstocure- sc.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

A cablegram from Constantinople says
that ssthe sultan wants time He ought TO
have eternity.-Chicago Tmes-Herald.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

ssIt's your next move" az the cAez play
CT said to his balky horse.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
POULTRY FEED BOX.


Upon Their Rafions.
Despite all that has ever been said to
the contrary, the idea still prevails
in some sections that poultry can get
along and even thrive if their food is
presented to them in the simplest man
ner. This is mistake. Where soft food
is given, it is generally trampled upon
BY all the birds before il is fully eaten.
and, in consequence, they are compelled
Iron County register., 1897-09-23

Halls Catarrh Cwre
n Constitutional Cure. Price 5Se.
Iron County register., 1897-09-23
A BOY HERO.
sSSSSSSSSSSSSSSsSEe

afTELL US story. grandpa story,
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-05-19
How 10 Treat q wife.
(From Pacific Health Journa

(From Pacific Health Journal.)
First, get a wife; second, be patient.
You may have great trials and perplexi-
ties in your business, but do not there
fore, carry to your home cloudy or
contracted brow. Your wife may have
trials, which, though of less magnitude,
may be hard to bear. A kind word, a
tender look, will do wonders in chasing
from her brow all clouds OF gloom.-fo
this we would add always keep a bottle
of Chamberlain Cough Remedy in the
house. 1t is the best and is sure to be
needed sooner or later. Your wife will
then know that you really care for her
and wish to protect her health. For sale
by dealers here and the Commercial Co.
OF Lovelock.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-05-19

Among the many beautiful Illustrate
and interesting magazines, Godey's Home
and Country, Chaperone, Peterson s
10 cents, st. Nicholas, Frank Leslie's,
Outing, Review of Reviews, Self Gull
ture, Overland Monthly, etc.-from l5
to 25 cents, are for sale at this office.
Also Black Cat, White Elephant, Nick
ell-5cents, Harper's and Century
ID cents.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-05-19
Dissolution Of Partnership,
In TIE SECOND DISTRICT Court OF
the Stat, Nevada in and for Sss
Washoe County

TN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION
l OF nhe Churchill Land and Cattle Company,
to dis-incorporate. Notice is hereby given that
the Churchill Land and Cattle Company, cor
poration formed under the laws Of the State Of
Nevada. has presented to the District Court of
the Secoi Judicial District Of the State Of
Nevada. in and for Washoe County, petition
praying to be allowed to ds-incorperate and
dissolve, and that Saturday, July nth, 1897, at
10 o'cl ok In the forenoon or as soon thereafter
as Counsel can be heard has been appointed as
the TINA, and the Court RON Of the District
Court In and for Washoe County, State Of New
ada. as the place at which the said application
Is to b. heard.
- In witness whereof, / have here
.n unto set my hand and aifixed the
seal Of the Court aforesaid, this
- l5tn day of May. 1897.
F. b. PORTER
CuRLER & CURLER Clerk
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1897-05-19
Bare Shoulders.

When in Reno the other day we saw
some OF the prettiest draped photoes we
have ever seen. They were finished in
the New Carbon" style, for which the
Riverside Studio, Virginia Street, near
the bridge. is noted for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
the HISTORY or I SONG.

THE VACANT CHAIR AND IT'S WAETlME ORIGIN.
The New England Magazine j. responsible
for the following story: Almost every American
i familiar with the song called The Vacant
Chair" though comparatively few know i.r
name of the author Of the verses or thu clrour.-
stances which gave rise to their composition. y
recent writer has given sketch Il Henry Ste
.nson Washburn Of Boston. who wrote IN" words
of The Vacant Chair" and Of Lieutenant John
William Grout Of the Massachusetts Volunteers
who's. heroic death they COMMUNICATED.
John William Grout was born in Worcester
Mass. i'm 1913; son Of a Well-knoVn and wealthy
manufacturer From the earliest aee The t'F
manifested intense love If thiu-f military aii
DISTINGUISHED himself at the Worcester military
academv where he studied. Al tn outbreaks ~
the war his ability was at once recognized "
he authorities. ard h. was commissioned second
lieutenant in Company - Of tn" l'th Na~~arhu-
yptts Volunteers. He became very popular in
the regiment and was i'm q, at demand AS drill
master In the field the young lieutenant dis
rlay.d CONSPICUOUS cooln-SS and bravery. Dug
his career was unfortunately very brief H. I"-t
his Iif, i'm the disastrous engagement when t.'N
plac,. in October 1851. near PoulSVill" Nd
Young Grout was intimate with IN" familN '-
Mr. Washburn being a warm friend of that g''-
tIeman's son. and on the ThankSSlNiu@ i"il"N'.-
the voung mans death Nr. WaShhurn. sym.
thiZng with the fam ~. which would t'~i '~ Dr..
reavement duubly at that I, StiVal : as'n. NA-
spired with some verses. which were afi"rNaIi
published under the name of Tn" \a'a.
chair" i'm The Worcester spy ana SlIIru -
= w" These verses met the eye Of George B..
Root. of Chicago. who set them 70 music NIl'.'
any correspondence with the author. as th' mos
were not copyriehted. The song APPEAR 'r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

rh. r.,der,s attention is next invited to Henry
C. Payne. This man who has acquired Na''""a'
prominence 10y His influence ana ictlNit! III P""-
tics and through his identification WIN great
corr, rate interests in Wisconsin and the North
west was born in 1913 Trained on Yankee
homestead at AshfeI. Mass. To habits OF great
Industry and refused admission to the Union
Army because Of his dmnutive stature. he
nushcd ont to his future home in Wisconsin, when
ne had only attained the age of twenty
During the first few years of his re sidence in
Milw iukee he employed in dry goods store
as salesman, but soon won the favor on ms s'''
reriors by diligence, tact and sagacity. He made
acuuaintances rapidly. possessed much literary
taste ard contributed greatly To the success OF
the Young Mems Library Association. of which
i'm time he became president. Under Lis lead ard
inspiration it became one Of the leading social
and intellectual organizations in the state. In
1872 he took an active part in politics, and de-
voted his energies to organizing the Youn';
Mems Republican Club of Milwaukee, which
eventually became "A county committee. re
served both as secretary and chairman of this
body The ability displayed IN this work led to
his being elected chairman of the state Central
Committee at a later period. and finally he
was put the National Committee. He was
delegate to the National Conventions of 1850,
lSSS and 1892. The nomination of Garfield as
President was IN some measure due to his ei-
forts Taking advantage of his peculiar gifts.
the National Executive Committee last year put
him In charge of Western campaign worh with
hcaduuartcrs at Chicago. 1t has been stated
that President Mckinley 50 fully appreciated
Mr.. Payne's lahors that he quietly offered him
any appointment in the diplomatic service out
side France and Englaid
From 1876 to lSSG Mr.. Payne was postmaster
of Milwaukee. Since that time he has held
public office but has devoted himself Ia numer-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30


niIes in length. but the best-eiulPie"
.o,d i'm the state. He is president
ard general manager of this enter
rriea and understands the business
thnroughlv. During the late business
depression. when other lines were Ser'-
oueIv embarrassed 10y lack OF patron
ooo the Texas Midland was paying
concern.
Mr.. Green dresses in simple man
ner treats his employees we'll pays
coed wages, and sets them an example
of industry. When railroad wreck
has occurred. he handles crowbar ana
shade. and does not drop them until
the track is clear. ON one such "''a-
sion he worked continuously for thlrty-
six hours. He has won tn" goodwin
If the farmers likewise. III one or
their cattle is killed 10y Texas Mid
land train. Ee tells the owner To go
al take Lis pick from one of the
presidents own herds. These and
other traits have made him Xcceding-
~ popular. Evidence of this fact was
afforded when. last March, he was per-
mitted to carry i'm the inaugural
parade at Washington the State flag,
the use Of which had been refused
even To Texas Democrats in the late
campaign. Keep your eye on this
man
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
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to Detroit and engaged in the shoe business. Al
first, for few months only. h, was in some one
else's employ. lie then formed a partnership
with c. II. Smith in a modest factory "i his
own. Such success attended this venture thd'
larger quarters were loon sought To-day theh
establishment is the LARGEST boot ana sh"c
factory in the West employs 81" persons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

from which the handle was made. From Nah"-
field the birthplace Of George Washington. vas
supplied a piece Of walnut from when th' A"fd
If the gavcl was turrcd The woods Wef" -
cured by Megsrs James K. short ana v. ~
I.omax who are members Of III" ASSOCIATION ~
which General JACKSON is proF dent
An invitation was extended To L. j. NasnlnS-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
WASHINGTON, LEE iND JiCkNO\.

unique gavel was presented the other day
to General Lloyd L. Jackson. Of Baltimore. pre.i-
dent If the Commercial Travellers and Business
Mems Democratic Association. 1t was made
from wood taken from tees at the brthplaccs of
Washington ard Lee. "Stratford." the birth
place Of Robert T.. Lee furnished hickory stick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

wears studying law in the mean tiine' NJ INV
end of that period he was admitted " P"o''
Mr. Roberts has always been an ar"eh'' Ivy
Republican. The first Office to Which ne was
elected was that of Assemb!yinah ir"i' '"o
I'D Erie District. The event occurred III
1873, and was followed by re-eIec'ioh ''i'
following year. denomination WAS poS'o"'''
Inf declined in 1856. At Albany he served on
the Committees on General Laws, privileges
"a Elections and Civil Divisions OF the last
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

hos an annual output Of 81 oo0oW rro'"
,..,,,,inc AFR pingree has had the general
surervision Of the business.
In private life he * laree-"'"'
erous a faithful friend an" S''"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30
NEWYORK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY MAI 49, iO"'

Gus large business enterprises. me
Telephone Company made him us pres'ue"' ~
1855. and he still holds that place. previous
the consolidation of the street railway co'"P""''
If Milwaukee under "A syndicate. he was aiteau'
onicalv connected with certain lines ana th'''
no was made vice president and general manager
Of the whole system which represented capi'd'
of 81 900 600 and embraced I.'o mics Oh tidcn'
Al the meeting Of the American street halfway
Associaticn held in Milwaukee IN lN?" ne WAS
chosen president That same year ne was APP
rnint.d one of the receivers for the Nofthcrh
Pacific Railway. This trust Is one OF the larseSt
over committed To any citizen of WISCONSIN,
and his selection was a high tribute to his IN
tegrity.
Mr.. Payne was largely Interested In the
buidng Of several towns in the timber Delt
of Wisconsin a few years ago. IL Is no" rs
thirty years since he was married 10 MISS ~
lydia Van Dyke descendant OF one oi the ~
old Colonial families of New-fork. his ~
social and domestic life has been happy 70
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mentioned cpmmittc" ne was cHdHHI
II was during Mr.. Roberts's fourth year
of service on the Park Commission oil
Buffalo that his name was brought Tor
ward at the State Convention of lN.ti as
a desirable candidate for the Controller
shin He was first elected 10y plurality
of - $50 Although disinclined To run
again i'm 1895. he was finally persuaded
to do so. and was re-established in ONCE
by the great tidal wave of that year
Under the new Constitution his present
term of service is extended to three
years
The strict integrity and high character
of Mr. Robcrts's administration have eX-
cited the admiration Of political oppo-
nents as well as that of friends. He has
been a persistent devotee of Civil Ser
vice reform, has so managed affairs as
to bring thousands of dollars into the
States Golfers, has emI loycd his in
hucncc with the Legislature to curb
extravagant appropriations and has pro-
NOTED the enactment of important
amendments to the Corporation and
Transfer Tax laws. BY a IabGrious re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-30

currency.
The Few Re
publican leader
down On the
Rio C;rande *
only twenty
eight years ola.
He is "A son OF
the famous IL
nancier Hetty
Green. of New
Y, rk city, from
whom he in
herits remark .
able SnreNu-
-.ss and good
judgment. fidN
I'm nlsln1faI