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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.

APRIL 1.-Two votes in the Senate on
motions to go into executive session disclos ed
the presence of only a bare quorum of un-
paired Senators, viz, twenty Republicans and
nineteen Democrats. The principal speech OF
the day was made by Senator Vest, of MissOu-
III. He took up the declaration of sherman,
ated their debts save such as were under
Democratic control, and asserted that Mime
sofa, Iowa, Illinois and Kansas had harbored
reputation, and that a group OF Northwest
ern States had practically repudiated up
ward of $l00, 900 900 of bonds.
APRIL 12.-On motion of Mr.. Burnside, a
resolution was adopted requesting the Presi-
dent to communicate to the Senate any in :
formation in the possession of the Govern
ment touching the alleged arrest and impris-
Onment of Michael Boyton, who claims to be q
citizen of the United States, by the Govern
ment of Great Britain. Mr.. Beck then took
the floor and spoke at some length in support
OF the Democratic position.
APRIL 13.-This was another day of hot
political and personal debate in the Senate.
MIR. Pendleton had the floor, and criticised
pretty freely the alleged bargain between the
Republican Senators and Mr.. Mahone.- Mr..
Dawes piled with some warmth, charging
the Democrats with having made an ineffec-
tual effort to secure Mahcne's vote by Of
This brought Messrs. Beck, Harris, Bntler,
Hill and other Democrats to their feet who
crowded Mr.. Dawes with demands for the
names of the Democratic Senators who had
been parties to the alleged negotiation Mr..
Dawes finally explained that he had not in :
tended to charge that direct proposals had
been made by the other side to the senator
from Virginia, but that the Democrats in eau
Gus had taken the preliminary steps for doing
so, and were prepared to enter into any ar,
rangement with Mr.. Malone that would
secure his vote. Senator Hill, OF
Georgia, then got the floor and
PROCEEDED to scourge Mr.. Malone. The
later sprang to his feet and asked Mr.. Hill If
he meant to imply that his vote had been or
could be bought. Mr.. Hill replied at len 9Th,
to the effect that the Democrats would not
give u fig for his vote. Not satisfied with the
answer. Mr. Malone said: If he does mean
to imply that my vote has been or could be
bought, he states or undertakes to convey
that which is foul, untruthful, false, and no
man less than a coward would make it"
Mr.. HILL in pointed manner, said the Sena-
tor from Virginia was powerless to insult any,
body, and then, in reply to q question by Mr..
Cameron, said his answer was on record, and
if Malone thought he could suppress discus
sion by playing the bully he was mistaken.
Great confusion existed during the debate,
which was eagerly listened to by crowded gall
leries, and some of the cooler heads made n
motion to go into executive session. by which
the dispute was temporarily ended and the
Senate soon after adjourned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

In the Senate, on the 18th, the Vice
President submitted as unfinished business
the resolution fer the election of officers. A
motion to go into executive session was lost
yeas 20, nays 81. Senator Morgan took the
floor, and was followed by Messrs. Brown
and Hoar
A STRANGE and terrible disease has
broken out among the Cinnamon employed
ish Columbia, more than 100 of them having
died in day or two.
THE Citizens Bank of Atlanta, Ca,
State institution, closed its doors on the
18th. 1t has large line of deposits and car
ries about 500, 900 of State funds. The Off
GERS of the bank are charged with having
used the funds for outside speculatfons.
The Missouri overflow has caused
great destruction on the low lands between
st. Joseph and Kansas City.
A COMPANY has been organized at In
dianapolis to build an airline railroad from
that city to Logansport, connecting with the
Pan handle for Chicago.
A NEGRO woman was lynched at Mar
tins Depot, S. c., for attempted arson.
CHARLES MORMON, a Leadville stage
driven, was lynched at Durango, Colo, for
killing Polk Prindle, an inoffensive citizen.
CADET BUCK, of Texas, who shot
John G. Thompson, Jr., of Ohio, a student
preparing for West Point Academy, has
been tried and acquitted.
A POsT-MORTEM examination held on
the body of Hattie Deuel., the Iowa City fast
ing girl, showed that there was not a single
drop of blood in her body, and that her
stomach was entirely void of substance. The
body weighed forty five pounds.
AT Goffstown, N. H., an octagenarian
named Franklin Aiken was overcome by
smoke and excitement in trying to save
his homestead from fire, and was burned to
death.
AT Red Oak, Iowa, on the 14th, .
young lady named Sadie Spencer was struck
by locomotive and literally torn to pieces.
Two young men from Hancock
County, ILL.,, have been arrested at Quincy
charged with stealing horses. Both are
of good families, one said to be SON Of
Judge Ferris, of Carthage.
AT DeGraff, o., on the 14th, Jonathan
Thatcher and Jacob Rowley quarreled about
some house rent, and Thatcher was stabbed
in the neck and abdomen. The wounds are
severe but not fatal. Thatcher was formerly
editor OF The DeGraff Banner.
THREE large petards thrown into
houses in Madrid, Spain, caused considerable
damage to prop erty. No one hurt.
ELMoRE T. CoBB, son of one of the
wealthicst men Of Cleveland, O., ble,y. his
brains out on the 18th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

DIR. Undertakes house was blown down
and he and his daughter were seriouslg i'm
.jured. A colored woman on Mr.. Memsone's
place was killed, also child Apnsthe Banks
psace, and Mr.. Glover al6 his wife were
both injured. Johnston & ca 3 md Lack !
land stores were destroyed ond their con-
tents strewn for miles along the Path of the
huEricane. Ben. Harwell was Nlledin his
ownsh house, and Deputy Sheriff Skies john
ston was blown of his horse aud had both
legs broken.
ABEL WILSON, wealthy bachelor,
Of North Ant1over, Mass, was awakened BY
the noise of footsteps in the house on the
morning of the 18th. He remained awake
until about O'Clock, when the door Of his
chamber was burst in and two men rushed
into the room. He seized his rifle, which
was standing near the bed, and Aired, hitting
the foremost burglar. Both fed down the
| stairs after the shooting and Mr.. Wilson arose
from his bed. He found finger marks in
blood on the plastering at the west window,
and about 100 feet from the house found the
body of young man behind stone wall.
1t proved to be that of Arthur Foster, stu
dent of theology at Phillips Academy. He
had been shot in the left arm, the ball pass
ing into his chest and through his heart. A
few minutes afterwards Luther Foster, twin
brother of the killed burglar, appeared on
the scene, and confessed that he and Arthur
had conspired to burglarize the house. He
said his brother fell dead after jumping from
the window.
STocKToN's gang of desperadoes are
still depredating in Arriba County, N. NJ.
and committing murder. Adjutant- General
Frost reports from there that he can not or
ganize his militia to fight the desperate gang,
being unable to obtain transportation from
here for his arms and other equipments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21
A WAsHrNerox dispatch of the 9th

A WASHINGTON dispatch of the 9th
thus summarizes the political situation:
There sre now 265 nominations awaiting ac-
tion and five treaties for consideration. It is
said to-day, with some show of truth, that
the Republicans may some time next week
go into executive session for the purpose of
confirming the most important nominations,
II enough Democrats vote with them to do
this promptly, but should an attempt be
made in executive session to select certain
men for confirmation the Democrats would
probably resist and insist on taking up the
nominations in proper order. The Republic
cans would be glad to confirm the most i'm
portant nominations, il they could do that
and then resume their fight, but If they go
into executive session one time they know it
leaves the Democrats the advantage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

JAY GOULD has purchased Of Col.
Thomas A. Scott the controlling interest in
the Texas & Pacific Railroad and succeeds
the latter as President of the company. Mr..
III. M. Hoxie has been chosen Superintend-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

THE Denver Republican is informed
that the Denver & Rio Grande Railway Com
pany intend importing 10, 900 French labor
ers and corps of French engineers to work
on the extensions of the AIRLINE in Mexico
and Utah.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21
Hon. HIRAM PRICE, Of Iowa, recent,

Hon. HIRAM PRICE, of Iowa, recently
nominated for Indian Commissioner, has as
stunned control of the Office as far as he can
under the circumstances until he is con-
firmed. He can not sign official papers, but
his authority will be recognized in the Inte-
Eior Department, and therefore his Indian
policy will be at once put in force. He will
undoubtedly be one of the first confirmed
when the Senate deadlock is broken.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

LEADING members of the Land League
disclaim sympathy with Coleman and his CO.
plotters who attempted to blow up the Man.
sion House in London. They say all such
schemes are entirely without the sanction of
the League, and only result in great injury
to "the cause" While Leaguers may look
forward to the ultimate independence of
Ireland, the use of force is not at all COM
pretended in their present plans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

THE trial of the Nihilists arraigned
for the murder of the Car terminated on
the 10th. After three hours deliberation
the Court returned verdict of guilty against
all, and sentence to death by hanging was
pronounced. Sophie Pioffsky's sentence
will be submitted to the Gear for confirma-
tion because she is Of noble birth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

THE Pennsylvania House of Repre-
sentatives refused to pass resolution in.
dorsing President Garfield's Administration
and instructing the Senators from that State
to vote to confirm his appointments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

DIsTRICT-ATToRNEY BLISS, of St.
Louis, has had conference with the United
States Attorney General in regard to the
prosecution Of the parties connected with the
extensive Missouri land frauds recently dis
covered. The Attorney General decided
that the proper course is to prosecute &C.
cused persons before the United States
Court, and not before State Courts. Mr..
Bliss will accordingly prosecute the accused
vigorously.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

SECRErARx WINDOWS plan of ex-
tending the matured 6-per-cent. bonds at
1-2 per-ceaf interest is said to receive the
almost unaafnsus concurrence Of the banks
and other holders of the bonds. Any holder
Of these securities can have them continued
at the pleasure Of the Government, at the
rate Of 1-9 percent. interest, by forward
ing them to the Treasury Department to be
stamped, semi-annual interest payments to
be made by check to the holders address.
The Government Will pay no expense Of
transportation on bends received, but will
return such securities by prepaid registered
mail. It Is believed the same course will be
pursued with the matuniog 5.per-cent.
bonds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

THE new railroad route to California
by the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail-
road has served notice that it will not re-
ceive freight for the Pacific Coast. This is
regarded as move on the part of Jay Gould
to retain the business for the Central Pacific
Road
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

PARNELL, addressing q Land League
conference at Dublin, characterized many
of the provisions of the Land bill as illusory,
particularly the provisions for securing free
sale. The bill, he said, would not benefit
tenants dn arrears. Dillon said the bill, if
passed, would destroy the power of the
Land League, and warned the tenant farm
ers against being led to accept it. A reso-
lution passed declaring the bill inadequate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary of Important Events.

BRADLAUGH, the Radical Commoner
has been reelected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

JELIABoFF, in a speech at the con-
clusion of the trial Of the Nihilists, asked as
favor that his last speech in his defense
might be printed and published word for
word. Sophia Pieoffsky asked that she be
dealt with regardless of her sex. The pris-
oners received sentence with perfect calm
ness and indifference.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

A WASHINGTON dispatch says: A
movement to unite the Republicans, Green
hackers and Independents of Mississippi in
opposition to the Democrats in the approach
ing State election has been organized. Ex-
Congressman Mckee has been appointed to
organize the Fusion Committee and he will
be its Chairman. Ex-Governor Aleorn will
be the candidate of the Fusionists for Gov
ernor, and they count upon getting many
Democratic votes. The President sustains
the movenent and will give it his counte-
nance and support. Similar movements
are being organized in North Carolina,
Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Arkansas,
and it Is expected to make it general in the
South.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

TIE Chicago Labor Union, an ex-
tensive and powerful organization, adopted
resolutions calling upon tenants to refuse to
give up their holdings on May 1, or to rent
others, or pay any advanced rent. Steps
Will be taken to raise funds and employ
counsel to defend the action Of the tenants
under this resolution.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

THERE'S great deal of natural tact
In children. When q little one was
asked by her proud mother to read her
last composition to the minister she
began: The cow Is the most useful
animal in the world" and then, rcmem-
bering the minister's presence, added,
except religion" -'i'F" va. +, 81
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

The Denver Tribune assures its
readers that the ground Is frozen so deep
that the roots OF the tea plants in China
have been affected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

What kind Of wood Il o tadpolo
made out OFF NIX sI7f-. .
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1881-04-21

The postage-stamp is Away sgetting
upper corner on letters. 60
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-19
Denver aad New Orleans.

New York, 1S.-A reporter recently
interviewed Ex-Governor John Evans, of
Colorado, who said in regard to the re-
Gently organized Denver and New Or
leans Railroad, of which company be is
president: The company was organized
abOut month sgo, with capital stock
of $40, 100000, and arrangements for the
construction Of the road are being pushed.
Engineers are in the field and when their
surveys are reported contracts for build
ing would be let. 1t was expected to
connect the road with the railroads of
Texas which were now building up
toward the proposed d nYer and New
Orleans road, which would almost make
an air line from Denver TO Galveston
and oyer the Texas Pacific lines. 1t
would be very direct line from Denver
to New Orleans. In this way Denver
would be about as near to Galveston, as
it Is to st. Louis, and as nesr TO New Or
leans as to Chicago. The new road would
connect the system Of roads centering in
Denver with ell the roads of Texas and
the south. 1t is expected that the rail-
road will be built next year and Arksn-
SIS will probably be reached this yesr,
where east and west connections will be
made with the Atchison and Topeka
Railroad. One hundred ard fifty miles
of steel rails have been already purchased.
Evans said that the road was one of the
most important lines running out of Den
yer, going as it would through great
cattle country and having access to coal
and the products Of the south.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-19
Domestic Dnshes.

DenYer, l7.-Moody and Sankey, to-
night, held the last of their series OF
meetings, having had immense crowds
at each meeting. About 5000 were pres
ent at the open air meeting this after
noon.
San FrAnci.co, 1.-THE o. s. o. Cos.
steamer Oceanic, which arrived from
aongKong,t this morning, is quarantined.
She has ten cases Of small pox on board
among the Chinese Storage passengers.
The mails were fumegated and brought
on shore.
Easter was celebrated in the churches
of this city with the usual pomp, and IN
usually fiHe decoration Of churches. II
rained heavily all day, preventing the
customary display of fashionable attire
by ladies.
Last night and to-day it rsined Z ON
Yreks at the north to Santa Barbara in
the southern part Of the state. The rain
fall was heavy. especially in the central
and southern part of the state were most
needed.
AlIrghany, Pa, Is.-There is case
of trichinosis from eating poorly cooked
pork Proper remedies were applied,
and the patient is slowly improving.
New York, IS. The CITY of Berlin
and MOseL brought 1857, 600 gold.
Cincinnati, 1S.-The Board Of Trade
lease Pixies opera house, from the first
of next January, for quarters.
Milwaukee, 17.-Train No. 2 on the
Chicago and Northwestern, bound for
Chicago, was thrown eff the track sixteen
miles south of here, this morning. There
were no less than seventeen passengers
slightly injured, although not one was
seriously hurt.
Denver, Is. - Notwithstanding the
telegram from Pueblo the Denver and
New Orleans road seems to be pushing
ahead. The stock allotted to Denver was
sueserihad some time ago and the first
installment paid up. The president of
tbs rosd is now east placing the remain
der.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-19
The Rernhardt

New York, 1s.-The Tribune: Bern
hsrdt arrived In town yesterday mern-
II y, snd begins her farewell engagement
tonight. A TT1batHe reporter asked the
artistic how she enjoyed her tour and VS.
answered, 1t was charming. or
course 1 have been working hard, but 1
have hsd = car all 10 myself Icannot
pronounce the name of if; and American
hotels sre splend d OnCe or twice the
theatres were too cold, but thst Is not =
great matter. American audiences sre
appreciative, snd 1 have been kindly re-
ceIved. I shall always remember this
trip with a great deal of pleasure. and
hope 10 come again, but shall be glsd 20
get bsck to France. There is only one
| France aCt-f all. Revoir.
Mr.. jarrett It'd the reporter that the
manager o; the Theatre Frsncaise Is very
anxious u hsve her go back to the COM
panY, azd has made her several offers
jarrett thinks in time Bernhard will re
turn 10 the scene Of her earliest triumph.
he also thinks the American trip has
been very beneficial to her health. II
| nancia IL It has been . success. She de-
fbosits $50, 900 with her bankers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-19
Blowing for Arizona.

New York, 17-Corgrestman Sprin-
ger, Of Illinois, told reporter about
arizona: 1t is = wonderful country, and
one that is not understood by the people
in the north. went through to Arizona
on the first train on the Atchison, To-
peka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pa
cifc route, and saw vast prairie lands
where cattle can feed and keep fat the all
the year round. There is also an album
dance of timber in many parts. One of
the drawbacks Of the section is the want
of rivers, but do not think this will pre-
vent the settling of the country, because
water can be found at almost any point
by digging, as the rivers disappear under
ground in many places. lhe mines. IN
developed IS they are, show better than
the long worked lodes of Colorado and
some of the older states, and it Is my be-
lief that agricultural and mining emigra-
ton will set in to such an extent that
new empire will be opened up.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-19
The Exodus.


BurliDgame Ks. l8.-The Chronicle
learns from Rev G w. Hennig, Of the
state board, having in charge the Gaze Of
freedmen coming from the southern
ststes TO Kansas that the board has re-
ceived, cared for and distributed over
100, of these people since the exodus
began, and been the means of turning
10, coo more into other states. Mr.. Hem
mig also states that the board has done
ali in its power to check the incoming of
colored people from the south, spending
much money in the effort, but without
avail. They are bound TO come. They
say Kansas was the hons of old John.
Brswn. He further said the exodus has
begun, and that large numbers of these
people are now moving. The board has
received tenders from southern com
uDeroial eontroo of tho Unitad States 10
check the exodus, but this, Mr. Hennig
seys, is beyond their power.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1881-04-19
TEETOTALER.
Hayes Declares on HIS Honor
that He Does Not Drink.

Minneapolis, 1.-THE Minneap5ii-
Tribune published. to-day, an extract
from private letter to its editor froIH ex-
President Hay 6. in the course Of which
ne makes the casual remarks in relation
70 certain published statements t. which
his attention bad been called, impugn-
Ing the consist ency of his Temperance
principles and practice etc Mr.. ii yes
says: With reference to the matter 10
which you call my attention, have only
this to say: When | became pTesid-nl |
was fully convinced that whatever might
be the case in other countries and with
other people, 10 our climate aud with the
excitsble, nervous temperament of our
people, the habitual use of intoxicating
drinks was not safe. regarded
The danger of the habit as esUec-
Tally great in political and official
life. 1t seemed to me that to exclude
liquors from the White House would be
wise and useful as an exsmple, and
would be approved by good people gen.
era.ly. The suggestion was pIrticulsFly
agreeable to Mrs. Hayes. She had been
a total abstinence woman from child
hood. We had never used liquors in
our own home and it WAs determined 10
continue our home custom in this re-
spect in our official residence in Wa b.
ing,on, as we had done at Columbus |
was not total abStainer when became |
President, but the discussion which arose |
over the change st the executive man
.lon soon satisfied me that there was no |
house in this matter. During |
the greater part of my term, at least dur
ng the last three years, have been in
D' actiee as IN theory, q consistent total
abstinence man, and shall continue to
be so. All statements, including the
lneyou send me, inconsistent with the
oregoing, are untrue AID without any
ouDdation.