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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-07-10

The baboon, writes The GRAF Reinet
Advertiser. seems to be changing its ma
ture with the changing climatic condi-
tons. In former years he was vege-
tariali, his worst offense being stealing
mealies in the garden when he got
chance. Now he has taken to other
ways of getting a livelihood. Said
farmer the other day to a brother farmer,
Have you lots of honey on your farm9"
'sNo, the balloons rob all the nests"
"How do they do it? the bees would
sting them to death.
The answer was shat probably the ba-
boons did the work in the night, when
the bees were drowsy, sleepy and dull
ANYWAY, he believed the balloons got off
with the swag of honey wherever they
could get at a nest. Then Mr.. Peter
Rooysen, of Mooitontein. has his story
to tell of the new development of the
baboon: il attacks the wild aloe. pulls it
down and tears out the pith for food
Mr. Booysen, ST., does not object to this
as he would be glad if all the wild aloes
on his farm were cleared out by anv
means whatsoever. The special wish of
the father and son is that balloons would
take to some food providing operations
which would get rid of the prickly pear.
But as the substance Of the leaf and of
the trunk of the prickly pear is nothing
but water, the wish is not likely to be
gratified. Anyway, the poisoning clubs
have classed the baboon with the wild
carnivora, and the rifle and arsenic are
now busy to destroy him.
Farmers give interesting instances of
the difficulty of poisoning the baboon,
the fellow being about as ''slim" as a
human being. One farmer believes the
fellow tastes the poison as prepared and
disguised for him, and if he finds it is
not a good thing for the stomach spits it
cut. That farmer, however has sue
ceeded in giving the arsenic such pal
atable surroundings that the shrewdness
of the bab6on is not proof against the
palatable temptation and dies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-07-10
They Live Long in Chilli.

1t is q matter of comment, almost in
variabIy, by travellers in the Spanish
American countries, that in every settle
ment of Importance there are usually
several very aged persons who are at
least 100 years old, and often more. The
census of Chill. taken in 1885, furnishes
some interesting statistics relative to the
longevity of the human race. In the
twenty three provinces of Chill there
Were found to be in excess of 101 years
of age oil men ana 213 women. One
man, Rafael Munoz, of Colchagua, was
returned as $50 years of age. There was
one woman 13S years DID, 135 years, /
man, women; 132 years, l man: $50
years, l man; 1877 years, l woman; 125
years, 3 men, women; 1873 years, ]
man; 122 years, 2 women; 121 years,
women; 100 years, 8 men, 20
women; 119 years, 2 women; 11S
years, men, women; 1T years,
l woman; 116 years, men, 2 women;
115 years, ID men, ~ women; ia years,
l man, 4 women; 113 years, 8 men, 5
women; 112 years, 6 men, women; III
years, q men, 8 women; no years, SO
men, 53 women; 100 years, men, 6
women; 10S years, 6 men, Is women;
1O7 years, 5 men, 3 women; 100 years,
10 men, s women; 105 years, 80 men, 81
women; 104 years, 10 men, 10 women;
703 years, Is men, % women; 1O2 years,
10 men, % women; 101 years, 10 men,
90 women.
1t would appear from the foregoing
that the women of Chill are not averse
to giving their true ages, or else some of
them must be as old as She. If woman
in the United States acknowledged that
she had passed her 13Sth birthday, it
would be a fair inference to set her true
age down at not less than 250 summers.
San Francisco Alta.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-07-10

Iodide of nitrogen is the most sensitive
substance in existence, and when in a
dry state explodes from the weight of a
fly descending upon it, or on being
touched with feather. 1t also explodes
if allowed to fall from the height of a
few feet upon the surface of water. 1t
takes the form of black powder, Tri-
chloride of nitrogen is another substance
very easily exploded, the direct rays of
the sun alone being sufficient to bring
about its explosion with an energy far
exceeding that of dynamite. Light as
sists it IN explosive powers, for whilst
it has great antipathy to all kinds
of vegetation and explodes immediately
upon coming inio contact with them, it
is never found 10 do so in the dark or on
dull days.-Montreal Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-07-10

For Sale-A No. I Milch Cow-part Jersey
% years old, with calf two weeks old. APP
ply to C. T. Sykes, Arcadia.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14

business two years ago and their success
has been phenomenal, and they will hold
the position of about third among North
Carolina smoking tobacco factories. They
employ 80 men and are working night
and day, and are half million pounds
behind in filling their contracts. Their
principal brands are Golden Hub" and
Clear the Track" Their tobacco gives
satisfaction and holds its own wherever
introduced.
Allen * Ginter's Stemmery.
The great Richmond cigarette manu-
facturerS, ALLEN & GINTER, have here
the best arranged and most thoroughly
equipped stemmery establishment in
the State. They are the largest buyers
on the market of fine cutters, ali of
which they re-dry and stem, and pack
here before shipment TO their factory in
Richmond. They require in their i'm
mense works here two hundred hands
to whom they pay good wages Tie
cleanly appearance and perfect system
IN all the appointments command the
admiration of visitors. At this place met
MR.. }. 9. COOPER, book keeper, and Mr..
BOYD CASEY, one of the managers, who
showed me through the immense ami
perfect establishment.
Storage Warehouse.
Henderson is a pioneer in establishing
a Tobacco Storage Warehouse 1t is a
| modern brick structure, and has all the
conveniences for receiving and shipping
| tobacco. There are now l 900 hogSheads
of tobacco stored there This is great
convenience to tobacco men as it enables
them to sell their tobacco to foreign
buyers by sample, and thus keep the ex-
pense of sampling at home. Mr.. W. Z.
GARY, known as man of integrity and
knowledge of tobacco, is the Inspector
|
But must close. might fill page
of the CHRONICLE with accounts Of iIen
derson's enterprises, and then not men
tion all Of them. j. II.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
FORTUNE FOR HER AFFEC-
T1ONS.
Suing Chicago Business Man for
100000 for Breach of Promise

CHICAGO. March -, 1890. A suit for
500, 900 for breach of promise of mar
riaqe was commenced in the United
States Circuit Court yesterday against
Louis G. Wachmuth, senior member Of
the firm of L. G. Wachmuth & Co.,
wholesale clothing dealers.
The plaintiff is Miss Jennie NJ. Paul, a
stately brunette of twenty five, daughter
Of the late A. NJ. Paul, a member OF the
Chicago Beard Of Trade.
Wachmuth is single, thirty seven
years old. and quite = sccial fayori.e,
belonging to the Farragut, the Union
and other clubs.
Miss Paul Is a member of good soci-
ety. and has moved in South Side cir
Giles quite extensively.
Mr.. Wacmuth'S brother said that it
was claimed by Miss Paul that Louis had
| paid her attention since 1888, aud that
| he had frequently promised to marry
her, but had not done so. The brother
| also said that he understood that Miss
Paul charged Wachmuth with improper
conduct in connection with the init
| macy.
A peculiar fact in the case is, that
Charles Paul, brother Of the plaintiff
travels for Wachmuth & Co. WheI
seen, he sided with his sister, bat sal,
he did not know what his employers
defence would be.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
FIRE AND WATER!
NEW ORLEANS BURNING AND
DROWNING.

The Levee Has BrOken--W ater Rush
ing In--A Great Fire Rasing--Great
Efforts to Conquer the Elements.
Especial Bulletin
NEW ORLEANS, March 13.--The levee
at this point has broken and the portion
of the city upon the river front is entire
ly submerged.
A large fire is raging. One of the
largest tallow factories here, with Soule's
brewery and several large buildings are
on fire. There is bonded warehouse
next door on one side of the fire, and on
the other side one of the largest oil mills
in the South. At 5 o'clock the fire was
beyond control. The city is lower thar
the river. The water is all through the
streets and is being pumped out at the
back part Of the city into Lake Ponchar
train. The fall of water may exceed
the capacity of the pumps aud flood thu
back part of the city. All possible eff
forts are being made to check the over
HOu
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
BAPTIST FEMALE COLLEGE.

The Petition For a New Meeting OF
the Trustees to be Held ut Wake
Forest.
The Durham Sun says: A petition is
on the way to Col Polk, the President
of the board Of trustees of the BAPTIST
Female College, asking that he order
meeting of the board to convene at
Wake Forest on the 18th or 20th of
this month, signed by sufficient num-
Der of the board to secure a meeting
So we feel safe in stating that the board
will surely meet at Wake Forest on one
OF the above days, and the question of
the permanent and final location of the
College will be considered again, and
we trust settled satisfactorily to all If
full board is present and will decide
! this question, or if those who cannot at
tend will be allowed to vote by proxy
SO that the will of the full board will be
expressed, we feel safe In saying that
the Baptists in Durham, and the others
interested, will as a mass, gracefully
yield to the decision of the board what
ever it may be. But harmony will be
best obtained by the presence OF all til,
trustees at their next meeting.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
MIR. Sol. HAAS RESIGNS.
His Connection With the Sea aboard and
Roanoke Lines--His Future Services
for the Richmond Il Danville Sys-
tenn.
[By United Press.l

RICHMOND, VA, March 13.-Mr. Sol
Hass, who has been traffic manager OF
the associated railways, the Richmond
& Danville, the Atlantic Coast Line and
the Seaboard AIT Line and Roanoke ever
since the association was formed some
years ago, has resigned from the
Coast Line and Seaboard and
Roanoke, in order to give his entire
services to the Richmond & Danville,
including the Georgia Pacific railroad.
The Richmond q Danville people had
been trying for a long time to induce
Mr. Haas to take this step. Since the
Georgia Pacific traffic has been increas
ing so rapidly, he has decided to do So
Mr.. Haas ranks as the best traffic man
ager in the United States.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
CHICAG0'S GREAT PROBLEM.
1t Would Take Over Two Years and
Two Million Dollars to Fill in the
Lake Front.

1t Would Take Over Two Years and
Two Million Dollars to Fill i'm the
Lake Front.
CHICAGO, March 12--The scheme of
filling in tue lake front as far out as the
governmtnt dock line (to make site
for the Worlds Fair) has received a
serious setback from a man who has fig
urged out what it would cost and the
time it would take. About one hundred
ana sixty acres are to be filled in, and as
the average depth of water is ten feet,
with an additional height of six feet to
bring the whole to a level with Michigan
avenue, 4,536, ,SoS cubic yards of earth
would be required
Should the filling be done by the Hi
nols Central railroad-and the calcula-
ton all along has been that that road
would do the tilling-it would require
that it bring in 15S trains daily Of
twelve 'rs each, carrying eight cubic
yards 10 n car. This is as
many yards as can be handled to ad-
vantage upon dirt trains. This would
be about sixteen trains an hour, or a
train nearly every four minutes during
ten hours Should trains run eight
minutes apart it would require two
years in which to do the work. Whether
the Illinois Central would drop all of it's
other business and 60 into the dirt busi-
ness is a problem no one has yet under
taken to solve. This work alone would
require every engine the road now has
upon the tracks.
The Enormous Cost.
AS to the matter of cost, if the filling
should be done by rail, it could not be
at less than fifty cents per cubic yard OF
81 per car and pay the read doing the
wolk for handling the earth. Four mil
lion five hundred and thirty six Thousand
eight hundred and eighty eight yards al
fifty cents would come to So, 2,269, Al
and this would not include the curbins
or docking required to confne the fill
ing. This would cost as much more
Then again, 40 one has suggested wher
all this dirt is 70 come from.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
BURNED 10 \ CRISP.
The Fate of a Bad IndiaH--N no ESru-
tally Murdered an Old SqGaw.
I3N TNltHI PrP a,

PIERRE, S. d March 3.-A summary
and terrible punishment was meted out
TO Dirty Foot, a Sioux Buck, who at
tempted murder in camp on the Bad
River yesterday Dirty Foot got pos
session of some whiskey at Fort Pierre
ard upon arriving at the camp got
drunk. Going to his tepee he found a
souaw known as "Old Sal and he
picked up an axe and struck her on the
forehead, cracking her skull. a crowd
soon got together and Dirty Foot was
caught and thrown into a fire in the
center Of the circle Of the tepees, and
when he tried to escape was thrown
back ontil he was burned almost to a
crisp.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
NAVAL MATTERS.
The Court of Inquiry Against Com
manaer McCalIa--TestimOny of Wit
[Bv United Press.1


NEW YORK, March 13 The Court of
Inquiry into charges against Commander
McCalla, of the T. S steamship Enter
prise, was continued to day. Lieut. j.
p. Merbach testified that men were put
in straigh, jackets, and that they were
ironed together. He considered the
punishment light for the olfenses com
lnitted.
Dr. Herndon, the ships surgeon, knew
of no one being struck by an officer except
Walker
Assistant Paymaster General John a.
Mudd, attached to the Enterprise since
October 4, 1887, next testified. lie
made a favorable presentation Of Capt.
McCalla'> conduct in the Walker affair,
and depnsed that Capt. McCalla had nl
! alterna I've but to use decisive measures
with Walker. The witness said that
Walker had aeon thrice lightly touched
by the captains sword, bat he thought
with only sufficient force to scratch aim
| An adjournment was then taken.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

Rev. Daniel A. Long, President Of
Antioch College, Yellow Springs, o., is
on q visit to his parents at Graham
The white graded school has new
teacher. 1t has been so fortunate as 10
secure the services of Miss Maggie vat
kins, daughter of DR.. J. l.. Watkins.
Miss Watkins made for herself a splen-
did record at Peace Institute, and, as an
assistant to Miss Bessie flaming, will
teach the first grade. Durham Globe
x =
A friend at High Point writes: Mr.
Thos. A. Edison, the wonderful invent
er, is in the city and will remain over
until tomorrow He has been in con
sultation with Prof Mann the most Of
the day, it is thought, about his new
process of separating gold from the rock
by electricity.
Hon. Q. Fl. Dockery, consul to Rio de
JaneirO, will not come to the United
| States as expected on account Of the i'll
| health of Minister Adams. Secretary
| Blaine telegraphed him to take charge
OF the legation in the ministers absence
| WIN lEolCetcCo pay VI s''op-Op pei LIolIili.
| His wife will go to Brazil next May.
The oxford Day says: We learn with
pleasure that the Rev. Thomas Hume,
d. D., Professor Of English in our State
University, has accepted the invitation
to deliver the annual address before the
Franklin Literary Society Of Horner
School, Oxford, n. G. The selection OF
this scholarly gentleman is a deserving
compliment to his eminent services in
the cause of education, and his accept
ance of this pleasant duty confers honor
upon both himself and the school
Mr. w. H. Biount, the accomplished
editor orator OF the Wilson Mirror, has
accepted an invitation TO deliver the a..-
nual literary address at the commence
ment of the Lumber Bridge High School
on the 18th Of June. The CHRONICLF
congratulates It's friends in that section
Mr.. Blcunt has the fire of oratory, the
imagery of poetry, the choicest flower.
Of ornate diction and an orig ality hat i.
unique and delightful. He never fail.
to charm his audience.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
TO MARRY JAY GOULD.
Reported Engagement of Mrs. Nj. Ii
Flynn to the Wizard.

The semi official announcement is
made of the matrimonigl engagement Of
MIR. Jay Gould and Mrs. Morris B. Flynn.
The gossips have for several weeks been
waiting for the official confirmation OF
what appeared at first to be a surprising
rumor, and which has now assumed the
form of actuality. Those who know
both Mr.. Gould and Mrs. Flynn were
surprised to hear that the fnancier and
the contractors widow were even ac-
quainted but the more intimate friends
of Mrs. Flynn's family have known OF
the acquaintanceship and OF various
services Mr.. Gould had performed fol
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
MR.. NANA MAKER WON'T COME.
He Will Not Visit the SOuth--- Mrs.
Harrison and Party En- Route.
lBy United Press.

WASHINGTON, March 13 -POstmaster
General Wanamaker decided at the last
moment not to accompany Mrs. Harri-
son, Mrs. Wanamaker and their party
on their Southern trip to-day. The party
consisting of Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Wana-
maker and Miss Wanamaker, Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Harrison, Mrs. Wilson, of
Philadelphia, Miss Robinson, Of New
York, and Mr.. Hammond, Of Trenton,
n j., left the city at II o'clock to-day
for St. Augustine, Fla.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
To Organize Permanent Alumni A.
sOciaiiOn--Special Railroad Rates.
IBy United Press

WASHINGTON, j. c., March 13 Ar
rangements were made to-day by the
committee appointed by the Alumni OF
the University of Virginia, whereby re-
duced rates wilsoe given from nearly
all of the Southern States to those de-
sirous of attending the meeting to be
held here April nth and 18th for the
formation of permanent alumni or
ganization. Certificates must be obtained
when the ticket is purchased to Wash
ington which will enttle the delegate to
ne-third fare returning.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14

Rev. Edward Howland died at the
residence of his sister, Mrs. Chas. d.
Upchurch, in this city, yesterday after
noon at 445 o'clock, after q lingerin G
illness, in the 44th year Of his age. Mr.,
Rowland was mem Der OF the n. c.
Conference, NJ. E. Church, South. His
health failing, he has not been i'll active
work for the past ten years. The funeral
services will be held at Edenton Streei
NJ Il. Church this afternoon at 5 clock.
Friends of the family invited.
jacksonville. Fla, New Berne, \. c.,
and Atlantic City, N. j., papers please
| COPY.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
THE LUDLOW STREET JAIL.
New Officers Appointed---"I Indicted
Without Il fieaTin2.
[By uittd Press
tby = LIUtu I It70'J

NEW YORK. March 13.-The sheriff
to-day appointed Dennis F. Cray as
Warden Of Ludlow street jail in place of
Mr.. Heating, resigned. Keating, with
Deputy Sheriff McGonigal, is under in
dictment for bribery and resigned his
position saying he was indicted with
out a hearing on accusations at once
false and malicious
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
IN OLD VIRGINIA.
Debts vs.. Vested Fsishts--s Sale OF the
Exposition Grounds Objected to.
iBy nited Press ]

tbS iLiANNi 1 A0'oNS-I
RIcHNoNp, Va March u. Quite an
exciting contest took place to day be
tween the stock holders of the Virginia
Agricultural, Mechanical ard Tobacco As
sociaton ald the life members ofOidState
Agricultural and Mechanical Society.
When the exposition closed a little over
a year ago, it left debts amounting to
$35 900. This debt the association want
ed to pay by sale of the exposition
grounds, and an act OF legislature was
passed at the recent session, authorizing
the sale This the life members opposed
on the ground that it violates their
vested rights in the property. They
have taken the matter into the courts,
and considerable litigation is antici-
pated
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
GIRLS REVOLT.
Two EEandrcd of Them Leave a Coz
!egc--and Demand an Executive IN
VCstiSatiOn.
fBy United Press.

lBy United Press.
COLUMBUS, Miss, March 13-There is
a revo t III the Mis- ippi Industrial lnsti-
tute, female college, against Professor
Cooke, the President. rwo hundred of
the students and 8 number Of teachers
have left the institution, and have sent
a communication to Gov. Stone, asking
him 10 investigate the methods Of Prof
Cooke, whom they charge with being
incompetent and in other respects unfit
ted for the position.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
\ g.DAT'S CREW RESCUED.
4 Schooner Prom North Carolina in
Dire DiStresS--'Ehe Crew Three Days
without Food or Drink.

6y I nlIed PreSS.I
New YORK, Mar. 13. The snip Marlboro
which arrived Al this port to day from
London, had on board Captain Bache
and the crew Of the schooner Nellie Pot
ter, whom they rescued from that yes
sci On March 2nd. The Nellie Potter
sailed from Washington, n. c., on Feb.
9Th, for ST. Pierre Martin. She expe-
rienced very heavy weather, with high
seas, causing the schooner to spring a
leak. The fore AID main masts were
carried away and the vessel became a
complete wreck. All hands were
obliged to take refuge in the after
house, and they lived three days with
out food or water. Then they were
rescued by the Marlboro.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
Comparative Export Trade.
fBY United Press.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-Cotton ex-
ports from the United States during
February past aggregated 424, SO2 bales,
valued at $21 ,439 1877, against 1852, 107
bales, valued al S2l, ,o07, 152, in Feb
ruary, 1899. Breadstutfs exports dur
ing February past aggregated in values
Sl4 $50, COS against $S,299 765 IN Feb
rUarV 1889
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
Not Guilty.

LEXINGTON, Va, March 13.-Jury in
the case of JAS Miller, on trial for muir
der of DR.. Z, j. Walker at Brownsburg
several months ago, to-day brought in a
verdict of acquittal.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
MOntana's Richest Man Dead.
1By United Press.

BUTTE, Mont, March 49, Judge An
drew j. Davis, probably the richest man
in Montana, died Tuesday night, at the
age of II. His estate is variously val
ued at from Sc, 000,0 900 to 80, 900, 900.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
FRANCE TAKING TERRITORY.

Official Announcement that the Gov
erEment will Occupy Dahomey.
(By United Press.)
PARIS, March 13.-The Siele makes
the announcement that the government
has determined to occupy the Dahomian
Province Of Whydah, on the African
slave coast
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
Senatorial Combinations.
TRy United Press. |

AsHINGToN, March 13.-The Senate,
in secret session TO day, confirmed the
following nominations: E. G. Duncan,
collector Of customs, at Beaufort, n. @. /;
j. D. Brady, second district, Virginia;
P. H. McCaull, sixth district, Virginia.
The daily state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 188?-1891, 1890-03-14
RHODE ISLAND REPUBLICANS.
The State Ticket Nominated ut the
Convention.
(By United Press

PROVIDENCE K !, March 13. At the
Republican State convention here to-day
the following nominations for State Of
fees we're made: For Governor, Herbert
w. Ladd, of Providence; Lieut.. Gov
ernor, Daniel &. Littletield, OF Paw
tucket; Secretary OF State, Samuel ".
Cross, of Westerly; General Treasurer,
Samuel CLARK, of Lincoln; Attorney Gen
eral, Horatio Rogers, of Pawtucket.