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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

REV. FATHER PETER HAvERMANs, of
Troy, n. Y, commemorated, on the
goth; the sixty-frst anniversary of his
ordination in the priesthood. He is
the oldest priest in this country, hav-
ing been born in Belgium in 1905. and
entering the ministry in this country
twenty-five years later.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE Canadian Pacific has decided to
build a double track On its road be-
tween Winnipeg, Man, and Lake Su-
perior, distance of over 400 miles.
The building of this line is rendered
necessary by the inability of the COM
pany to properly handle the Manitoba
wheat crop. 1t is expected that the
line will be completed in three years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

ii. R. WILSON and party, of Chicago,
who arrived at Vancouver, b. c., on
the I'd. on the steamer Empress of ia
pan, say that the official report of the
late disastrous earthquake in that coun-
try places the number of killed at 1000
and the injured 1900. One-third of the
injured will die. The sickness and dam
age to property resulting from the dis
aster is incalculable. The foreigners of
Yokohama have subscribed $40, 900, and
the Japanese government has appro-
priated S2,225 for the relief of the
sufferers
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE protectory building connected
with the convent of the Sisters of Mercy,
near Newburg, n. Y, was burned
to the ground on the 1st. There were
240 children sleeping in the building,
but Ill were got ont safely. The struc-
ture was a four-story brick. Loss,
about $4,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
A Despicable Swfndle.

The gold brick swindle was perpe-
trated ut Independence by smooth in
dividual, who gave the name d j. c.
Lewis, and Mary c. Ford, waow, is
wiser by $500 worth of eXperierre.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

A DECREE has been issued by the gov
eminent of San Salvador to the effect
that no merchant will be allowed to
act as foreign consul, vice-consul or
consular agent in that republic after
February l, 1892.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

ISAAC SAwTELLE, convicted at Con-
cord. n. H., and sentenced to be hanged
January for the murder of his brother
Hiram, has made affidavit that he killed
his brother, but did it in Maine. He
hopes by this means to escape hanging,
as there is no capital punishment in
Maine. The court is considering the
affidavit as part of an application for
new trial
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE directors of the Alabama World
Fair association met at birmingham,
on the Sd. Being hopeless of success
through private contributions, they
adopted a resolution calling on the
governor to call a special session of the
legislature to make an appropriation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

EDWIN C. RAY, one of the survivors
of the commission and transportation
merchants who did business on the Erie
canal before the advent of railroads in
western New York, died suddenly at
his home in New York city on the Sd.
He was a native of Utica and was 20
years of age.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

Gov.-ELECr MCKINLEY, who was to
have been the principal guest at the in
augural dinner of the Fellowship club
of Chicago, telegraphed, on the Sd, that
illness of his wife compelled him at the
last moment to cancel the engagement
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE condition of Cyrus w. Field, of
New York, who, borne down by the
many sad Affections which have re-
Gently befallen him and his family, had
been dangerously nigh to deaths door,
was considerably improved on the Sd.
He sat up for some time, and his physi-
clan reported that he was in fair way
to recover. The latter prophesies, how
ever, that Mr.. Field will never again
be the man he was before his illness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
An Importa mt Decision.

By decision of the Missari su.
preme court counties must pafS10 per
month, in advance, toward heInainte
nance of each boy committed ii a coun-
ty to the state reform school.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE suspension of several banks and
building associations has caused de-
preston in financial circles in Me
bourne, Australia Banks are conserv-
alive about extending credits, but no
serious result is expected. The sus-
pended institutions will liquidate in
full
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
Three Men Killed at Horncrsv,,,. No

HoRNERsvrLLE, Mo-. Dec 5.-The
saw-mill of Pope & Pulley was wrecked
by a boiler explosion. Curtis Long.
William Riley and Lee Clark were in
stantly killed. Three other employees
were seriously injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
Death of Dr. Vor;u1

DIR. friedrich L. Loring, wa known
and highly-esteemed physicin of ST.
Louis, died the other day, ago 35. He
leaves widow and three chihren.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE United States steamer New York
was launched from the Philadelphia
shipyard of the Cramps, in the pres
ence of large party of distinguished
invited guests, on the I'd.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

THE miners are gradually returning
to work in the block coal mines in the
Brazil Qnd.) district Many who are
needy win work at any price in prefer
ence to suffering their children to go
hungry. Some of the miners and their
families are actually in need of food
and clothing, and if the trouble lasts
much longer considerable suffering VIII
prevail,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
Missouri Fund Commissioners.

Gov. Francis, Attorney Genersl
Wood and State Treasurer Stepher,
state board of fund commissioners,
have gone to New York on their regI-
lar semi-annual trip to inspect he
bonds deposited as security for he
states money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

The long unprecedented drought In Texas has
been brought to close by perfect deluge of
rain. The last rain that visited Denison and
vicinity was September %, since which time
great suffering from want Of water by stock hes
bean experienced.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

OBERLIN COLLEGE is again rejoicing
over handsome bequest. By the will
of Rev. C. v. Spear, who died a few
months ago, while abroad, the college
receives $4,000, subject to small annu-
tiles to his wife, child and one friend
of the family. DIR. Spear was donor of
the fine Spear library building and the
$4,000 library endowment This is the
second large gift made to Oberlin with
in a month.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
Death of Col. w. r. Penick.

Col. William r. Peniclx dropped dead
at st. Joseph of heart disease.
HE a prominent antagonist .,f Todd.
Quantrell and other bushwhackers during the
war and as colonel of the Fifth Missouri caval-
ry he struck terror into the hearts OF many q
northwest Missourian. Penick was born on the
Platte purchase in 1920, and in the Wholesale
drug business until few years ago, when he
failed. Since that time he has gained a liveli-
hood pension agent, and by the manufacture
of corn salve. He a high mason, having
taken thirtytwo degrees. He leaves a widow
and one son.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

NJ. LEMONIER, president OF the Inter
national Lodge of Peace, died in Paris
ON the 4th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

sovereign of Brazil, be-
ing at that time under 8
years of age. For two
years Dom Bonifacio de-
.Androda was his tutor
Land sole regent OF the
country. In 1888 q
scouncil of regency was
formed, headed by Die
ego Feijo, which conduct
led the affairs of the gov
until 1S40, whena
Dom Pedro, though on
~ Is, was declared by
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
Some Revenue Receipts.

The total receipts of thf internal rev.
enue department in the First district of
Missouri for the month of November
amounted to $685., So %.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
] he Legislature.

Gov. Francis is reported . have re.
Gently stated that he would make up
his mind by January in regard to an
extra session of the Legislature.
VIII Probably Receive the Contract.
w. fl. Sternberge, of Wialita, Kas.,
has presented the lowestbid for cut
stone, brick, iron and woodwork on the
public building at Springfield.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
WIN Probably Receive the Contract.
Missouri Horticultufists.

The Missouri State horticultural So
ciety held its thirty-foirth annual
meeting at Sedafia- A lage quantity
of choice fruit was exhibited.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10

Secretary of State Lesueur reports
the receipts of the department of state
for November as follows:
Notaries, S275; miscellaneous. $279 60, corpo-
ration tax, foreign. S575; corporation tax, do
mestic. 1896 Total, S5O94.60. Total receipts
for eleven months. sl25 06623. Total receipts for
eleven months in 1890, Sll0 032.2 Excess of 1885,
over 1890, S15, 034.O9.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-12-10
He VIII Prosecute.

Millionaire Beals of Kansas City has
decided to prosecute the people who
abducted his son, provided, however,
they are caught
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
ELECTION BILL ABANDoNFD


SPRTNGFIELD, ILL.,, Jan. Sl-.Juhu
Bothr H., a young man, entered the
empiov # Samuel Mitchell, a farmer
near New B-rlin, thi. county, "a f-w
days ago. Friday he went TO. New
Berlin, got drunk and endeavored to
dispOse Of a horse belonging to his
employer. He wss arrested and locked
up in the cslsboOse. About O'Clock
this morn ng NJ ret fire to the Gala
boose and was burned TO death.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03

At the beginning Of the cold weather
bats begin TO buddle together in reg0-
tar punches in hollow tres dark cor
ners in deserted houses or in caves in
the rocks. They gradually ose all sem
sibility and continue in a dTc wsy state
until the return Of genuIe warm
weather The little hooks al the end
of the joints of each wing of 4 bat are
what the bat hangs itself u2 b. when il
goes TO sleep.
When TIE bats are clustering for
their winters sleep one of the number
hangs itself in this way, head down
ward and the others cling to il. II Is
said that sixty bats have been found in
one cluster. the entire weight of the
lot being sustained by the one bat with
his hoo&s clinging TO whatever he
fastened them TO at the start. The
position of TIE central bat in such a
cluster would he like that of a man
hanging 10 something by his thumb
nails and supporting the weight Of
fifty-nine other men. Bats that have
obtained the outside position in bunches
of this kind have been found so badly
frozen that their wings could be broken
like brittle candy, yet, on putting them
in a warm place, they soon ''thawed
out" and came TO life as if nothing had
happened to othem.-Detroit Free Press
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
She Didn't Care.

Its too bad, lady. but you've drop
ped elevated railroad ticket inter the
box. said a bridge ticket chopper.
"Oh. that's all right, said the wom-
an. II put the bridge ticket in the els-
waited railroad box"
Then she moved ON into the station,
having failed 70 catch the idea which
the chopper had in his mind when he
touched her on the elbow. The chop
per's remark was meant TO be a round
about demand for a bridge ticket. But
the woman understood the remark
literally. She thought that a kind
hearted public functionary had en-
pressed his regret that she should have
put five-cent ticket in the box when
a two-and -half-cent ticket would have
been good enough.
But If the woman failed TO read the
mind of the chopper, she certainly non
plused him with her answer. and il was
not until she had become lost in tho
great crowd which was waiting for
transportation that it dawued upon the
chopper that hc would have served his
employers better II he had not been 50
civil-New York Times.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
Bob IngsrsolI's Views.

Pope Bob was recently waylaii hy
the interviewer at 81. p ,ul, b irg hen
en- route tn Butte to appear la the
Davis viii case, and deliver, d himreil
rs follows:
Mr.. Ingersoll spoke Z eliBgly Of the
death Of Mr.. Win6om. whom he had
known for T4ny years, and sid: al
have su Ide' that Mckinley will b.
made secretary of the treasury !
know Of no mn better calulatt a for
that place"
What is your opinion Of the re
bin?"
81 suppose that is dead. The troubl.
2 in 3 nominate close May /. 1891
each nomination tn be ccompan n ed
with $iO,and a iull description f the
animal. A SECOND payment # Sl5
must be made on or b f.'re Nav /. 1892
The remsining S25 must b. paid
through the entry box before o'clo"I
.. m. of the day prec eding that uroD
which the race 's 10 tska plafc
"Jilver trotiiug stskes." A swrer
stskes for S-yesr olds, foaIs of 1890
he troited at the Butte meeting ~ 1898;
$50 ertrsnce. s., ,OC0 added b. Il thre. H.
five. Nominations close May ]. 1891
each nomination to be secompsni e
with S. and full description of the
animal second payment Of SO mus
be made on OF before Nav 1. 1892
third paymeni $40 oI ar before Msy
1898. The remaining S2i must b. pa,
through the en'ry box befor- "'cio'
p. m. Of the day preceding that upoI
which the race is 70 take plaoe. y
colt eligible To this stake that b. M
b: an duly nominated in the "~upp
trOt,'ng stskes" for two-y -yesi-O d.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
me Funeral Arranremen,..

WAsHINGTON, Jan. 3i.-Among the
kilograms received a. the treasury de-
partment today in regard TO Secretary
Windows death were the following:
From ex Governor McGi'l OF Mime
sats: 81 SIN grieved by the death Of
Secretary Window. He WIS Cne OF
the nOblest Of American citizeD-."
An adjourned meeting of the prin-
cipel officers Of the Treasury depart
meDt YVES held this Afternoon Assis-
tant Secre'' y Spaulding prc sided and
Assistant Secretary Fettleton. from
the special committee, submit d n
touching tribute ON Windows -
cent associates and subOrd HPg In the
department I'd u was unanimously
adopted. The body W''l not lie In
state, and there will he no public view
OF the remsins; but between o'clock
and IL =. m, Monday, the near per
Fonal aud official friencs of the late
secretary viii be admitted to the house.
At IL O'Clock the hou-e will be closed
to visitors and little later there viii
be private ser .ices at the h Duse for the
family only. Gererel servicss viii be
held At the church Of the Covenant At
noon. DIR. Hamlln viii ofliciate,
though possibly he viii be assist ed By
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
Read wh., You Want to Knor.

1t is quite impossible to ,ay down
rules for reading that will suit all chill
dren, and generally difiicalt TO map
out a course" to be inlexibly pursued
by any one. But nearly every mind il
OF can be interested in something, and
a very good plan is 10 encourage read
ing concerning the subject the child
shows some curiosity about. One
thing win certainly lead to another,
for nothing is isolated in this world
Try to find out all you can about one
thing, one fact in history, one person.
the habits of one animal, the truth
about one historical character; pursue
this, and before you know it you win
be scholar in many things.
Do not forget that reading is a means
10 an end. The indulgence of il i
good or bad according TO the end IN
view. The mind is benefited by pursu-
ing some definite subject until it is un-
derstoOd. but il is apt TO be impaired
by idly nibbling now and then. tasting
a thousand things and swallowing
none. in short. by desultory reading
st. Nicholas.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03

- her ministers. At first it WAS iu-
tended that services should be nub-
lie, but this plan hiss had to be abaD 70
doned, and according 10 the fiusl ar
rangemenis, admission to the church
will be hy ticket up to Il:45 u. n.
All the members Of the c,biner, the
Judiciary, heads of bureaus and cheifz
Of DIV son In conn. ctiOn with the
secretary's office Of the treasury DEPART
ment, general officers of the army aud
navy, and senatOrs aud mtmbers Of
the house Of representatives will have
sent them cards nf admission. Mem
hers Of the cabinet, at the desire OF
Mrs. Window, will act ~ honor try
pali bearers. aud detail II non-com-
missiobed Officers from the trsa-Ury
guard will ssist 80 body bearers
The lrst official business transacted by
Secretary Wind lm was the selection
of a site for n public building at Au.
r"ra. III. The site selected ia on an
island in Fox river, betwe N East and
West Aurora, ana the properly III b-
secured by condemnation. BY direc
tion Ot the p0-tms-fsr-genera all post
masters are author zad 20 cln.e their
Offices rs far rs practicall, on Monday
next between the hours Of IL am
aud p. M. during the funeral service
Of the late Secretary Window.
ELECTION BILL ABANDONFD
IL can be state with pOsitivenes-
that the IJaIHgsr~ of the election bill
hSve finally d. "idC ; TO abandon the
measure IT, the interest Of important
public business rem aiming To I acte
upon. THIS de :l-Iou hes BEEN cJm-
municated To democratic senators.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
CHURCHES.

Emmanuel church (Episc 5paD Palmer st-ssr.
Ice Sundays 81 n .. m. and $50 p. m. samuel
tohinson. rector.
Baptist Church-G. ". SesmEn. acting pastsr
'rtaching services sunday ~ "a a. ui. and .
srAi,e and Prayer Meeting, Wednesday a. 7;tb ,.
cordial Invitation 20 all
Methodist ChuTch-serviees suodAy. "a .. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday evening
saidsr NuttiBg. pastor.
srssbyterian Chureh-serVioes sunday, II =. n,
y. N. 7. &. Armstrong, pastos
thurch OF sacred Heart. CAu u-c-seTviee
ssry 6rst and third SUNDAY Of the nth. II iE
aaasa 1870 sunday school - 3. N
Vsspsis a. 5taediotion al 80 p.
FATHEKC. Pa NELTF.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03

the money Of the creditors The
debtor wants silver and 1 want both"
"Wast are Cisvelsnd's chances for
renomInatiOn?''
"It loo a. though he would be
nominated. The mugwumps regard
him ~ a divinity. Tney fall prOstrats
before him. think he will bs the
hran. There is a rumor that Dana IL
against Ia IN, and the rumor seems to
be well founded"
"will Hill stand in his way?"
"Of course. Hill is a candidate and
and will be ss long ss he lives. He H.
very popular ia New York aud ~ou d
get more votes than any democrat IN
the state, but hardly thiik ne c,n
prevent ihe nOmin All Dn OF Clevelan 4. -
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
Christianity a Prorrs..lvs Religion.

Our conception Of Christianity, IL we
are real a.adents Of II, is evern0re
growing thing. While truth a. outside
of us. a. an absolute thing. existing in
and by itself. is incapable Of changn.
truth as within Us. as a relative thing.
more or less apprehensible by Us. is e.
pable Of change, eeconing by that veg
fact a germ potential Of all growth. A
a matter Of fact. the history Of Christinn-
ity is ever and anon waymarked h
epOchs Of Christian advance. Peter una
an advance upon John the Baptist, Rnnl
upon Peter, John the Apostle upcu Punl
Athanasius was an advance upon pnlV-
carp, Augustine upon Afhanasius. CnlVln
upon Augustine Zach enlarged g.
truth. not BY adding. but BY unfoldlur
And 50 Il comes % pass that in g.
sense Il Il true that Christianity ID orw
. growth. Being perennial vine. A.
ever yielding new wine. Rev 0n1ra
Dana Boardu1n IN Forum
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03

anaconda Standard.l
The Butte and AnacOrda racing 81.
sOciatiOn have deci ed 70 give stake
fer trotting col which e-e The mo
liberal ever given by aEy sssr Ca ion &,
America. Those given by the Bat ,
association are called the "Silvsr take e
and Copper sake. and the AOacord,
ass citation will duplicate them rs CIV.
en- below: Copper" trOtJing stskr
A sweel stakes for 2 sear-olds, fa's al
1890, - be trotted at the Butte nleeiing
Of 1892; $50 entrance. 5000 added. e-i
about such a bill Is that u 70 could b..
come law II would have 10 be en-
dorsed by those opposed to 1t. IN
afraid thst they would fail 10 carry II
out. wish that honest election.
could be enforced ~ over the country,
north aud south. We must have
honest eivctions or the government
cannot s'R1d. The opposition OF the
south ta''s the whole story"
What = yor- opinion Of 'he silver
legislation ?"
Il EN- = silver msu. 1 believe IN
gold and silver and a free coinage. l
want a dollars worth Of silver n =
silver polar. and then the more silver
dollars Ne have TIE better. Gold /,
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-02-03
DEATHS DOINGS.
Hon. = =. Witter, Late Speaker
of tie Montana House of
Representative, Lies
Colo IN Death.
He Dies Unconscious of the
Sad Story that His Beloved
Wife Had Preceded Him
to the Unknown.
Hon. A. {. witter Dead.


DILLON, jan. 3l.--hon. A. G.
Witter died a, o'clock this morning.
The rem aims will b- f,rwarded To
Butte, vii ere a double funeral will be
held.
Hon. A. G.. Wiuer vas born in st.
Joseph county, Indiana, June l3.
1850. and i therefore 40 years. Gig b.
montbs and tweuty-eight days of age.
He is son Of jacob a. d Rebecca
Witter, old ,ettler- nf that county.
When mere child Ms parents NOV, d
TO Iowa and engaged in ftru''ng at
Delhi Dchgque cuuuty, aud after
ward near Leon, where they REMAIN.
I'd until 1865, when they moved to
I0--a City for the purpose of educat.
ing their children. Mr.. Witter at lhs
time ATTENDED the l wa CITY Univer-
-ity over two Yeas; nut his health
failing, he was Obliged % leave school
and he went to Des MOine-, where he
devoted his time tn faiming in the
summer Snd teaching school during
the winter. He remained in that vi
einity until the spring OF 1870, when
he came to Helena. Remaining there
few months he went &c Btnnack,
where he taught the fir-t public schOO
held at that place during the winter q Z
ls75-76. During the summer Of 1875
he engaged in mining at Argenta.
He was sent rs a Representative Of
that district to the Territorial Legis-
lature Of 1875 a.. being at that time
the youngest member fhst had served
IN that body. In 1877 he went to the
Pony mines In Madison county, where
he engaged In quartz mining one year
In 1873 be came to Butte and became
Interested in mining, and was elected
a. the fir-t county clerK and recorder
o: Silver Bow county, In which capsc-
ity he served some twenty months.
during which time he was also elected
Councilman of Silver Bow county.
He wss the first mSn IN prospect and
open the famous Clear Grit mine, DOW
in the hands OF other parties. Mr..
Wltter wss married in Gallstin county
on september %, 1879. to Mrs Sarah
Gaulter, who precs ded him tn the
other shore but two days. Mr.. Witfer
was sn active member of the Odd
Fe'lnws. an bonOred officer OF the A.
o. u. W., aud with his wife, was n
highly esteemed member Of the Butte
c. od Templsrs. He wss a few yeaIS
ago the exalted president of the pow
IfUl Butte Miners Union aud worked
hard for ths welfare OF that organiza-
tion AT all times. The citizens Of Beaver
head county elected him To the consti-
tutional convention, and he was their
hoDOred r pr ntative In last years
LeRislsiure, aud wss honored by his
fellow Representatives by being elect
ed Sneaker Of the HOuse. He WIS &C.
corded the honor again this year. He
WIS a man Of sterling qualities, P1d
his lOvable ways and rugged honesty
made him favoriie with r'l. irr pect
i've # party, and had he b IN spared
he would have msde su envlable record
In the Legislature. But the GO
Lord willsd IL otherwis-. Montana
loses one OF her foremost citizens IN
Aaron e.. Witter.