Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1890-12-25
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
A Cave His Fort.

killed Mr.. Davis, constable at Houston,
Texas County, who was attempting to
arrest Renfrow for disturbing the peace
lie was bound over for murder in the
first degree, and his trial was to have
been held at Springfield. There he.
with several others. last winter broke
Jail, and nothing has been heard of him
until recently it has been discovered BY
a few neighbors that he makes his head
quarters in cave very difficult of ac-
cess and near the home of his family
near Summerville, Texas County. Pro
visions are carried to him. He is armed
with Winchester, two good revolvers,
and a dog is his companion. He is an
expert shot. and no one seems to care
to attempt his arrest, though $500 re-
ward is offered for him.
President of the State University.
The board of University curators has
rendered the presidency of the Missouri
University to Prof. r. H. Jesse, of Tu-
lane University. New Orleans. at a
salary of $4,000 per year. and the use OF
the presidents house Prof. Jesse has
taken the matter under consideration.
and the proba abilities are that he will
accept.
He is Virginian by birth, was educated
at the University of Virginia, and at pres mt
is senior professor of Latin in the Louisiana
State University. He is about forty years
of age, is married and has three children
In religious belief Prof Jesse is Bapt ist.l
A Sad Case.
Nearly three years ago an old man
from Clay County named Doty killed a
Kansas City real-estate shark. After
several trials he has been sentenced to
the penitentiary for ten years. Much
sympathy, it is said, exists for him, as
the real-estate man induced the old man
to trade the savings of life time for
worthless lands in Texas. A petition
for his ardon will be presented to the
Governor.
Sale of a Lead Mine.
The Mahaska Mining Company, of
Joplin, has contracted to sell it's 16O-
acre tract of land, lying southwest of
Joplin, to James A. Bolen, of Kansas
City, for $685. Mr.. Bolen is presi-
dent of the Bolen Coal Company, of
Kansas City. The Mahaska tract adj
joins some of the best mining properties
in the district, and is heavy producer
of both lead and zinc ore.
Liberal Rewards Offered.
Governor Francis has offered re-
ward of $500 each for the apprehension
and conviction of one or more of the
parties who ran over and dragged Miss
Towel to death in ST. Louis few weeks
ago. The members and officers of the
st. Louis School Board also offer $500
reward.
A Bad Blaze.
The entire business part of the town
of Orricl1, twelve miles west of Rich
mond, burned the other day. The Frigg
Hotel, Ross general store, Streets
drug store. Huffmann's general store
and one or two other buildings were
destroyed. Loss, $50. 600. with light in
Surance.
Died from His Injuries.
While William Ammons. a farmer near
Appleton City. was loading grain from
an elevator near the railroad his team
became frightened at an approaching
locomotive, ran away and pitched Am
mons out of the wagon. He alighted
upon his head, and died four hours later.
Offering Reward.
A subscription is being made up in
st. Louis to offer a reward for the ar
rest and conviction of the miscreants
who drove over and dragged Miss
Towel. school teacher. injuring her
so badly that she died. The fund now
aggregates over $500.
1t Is Reasonable Bill.
A jury in the ST. Louis Probate Court
decided that DIR. William Porters bill
of 81. 995 for professional attendance on
the late Henry Shaw is reasonable, and
DIR. Porter will receive his money.
Ex-Treasurer hollands Case.
Judge Edwards. in the Cole County
Circuit Court. denied the motion to
quash the Indictment against ex-State
Treasurer holland. and set the date
for the trial to begin January {.