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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

BARON FAvA, the Italian minister at
Washington, presented his recall to
the state department, on the 31st,
having been called home by his govern
ment, because of dissatisfaction at the
progress made in .he settlement of the
New Orleans lynchinp affair
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

THE Michigan house, on the I'd,
passed the Miner bill, which provides
that hereafter presidential electors
shall be chosen by congressional dis
tricts instead of by the state as a unit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

PENSION payments for the first three
quarters of the current fiscal year, ag-
gregated about S97, 200, 900. and point to
a pension charge during the current
year of about S125, 900, 900 CT $40, 900, 900
more than during the preceding year
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

The pope is Frustrated by stomach
trouble, and has been ordered by his
physicians to remain in bed for the
present
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

THE Bulgarian government has Of
fered a reward of 81, 900 for the capture
of the murderer of NJ. Baltcheff, minis
ter of finance. The government has
also pensioned the widow of NJ. Bait
chef.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

For gallantry in the Wounded Knee
affair the president has awarded certif-
icates of merit to Nathan lehman.
Richard Costner and William Girdwood,
privates of the Seventh cavalry. He
has also directed that the pay of these
men be increased two dollars per
month
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09
Sudden Death.

Miss Clara Castle. aged 20, died sud
denly at ST. Joseph. Death was caused
by heart failure, preceded by an attacl
of the grip.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

Rev. Samuel Shaw Briggs died at
Monroe City few days since, aged SIS
years. He was well-known and sue
cessful minister.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

The body OF a. d. Morgan, piano
and organ dealer of Holden, was found
on the railroad track s miles east Oh
that city. The body was horribly man
gled and scarcely recognizable save
from the clothing scattered along the
track. 1t was undoubtedly a case OF
suicide, as he had attempted to take his
life by poison a few days previous. De-
ceased was tried at the last term of the
criminal court of johnson county fol
bigamy, and was convicted and SEN
fenced to two years in the penitentiary
His lawyers, however, secured q new
trial for him and he was to be tried al
the next term of court. He gave bail
for his appearance, and returned &c
Holden and continued in the organ
business. The immediate cause of sui
eide was financial troubles and fear Oh
exposure in transactions that were
shady.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

THE Paris Figaro asserts that be-
sides his memoirs, the Due de Broglie
possesses the whole of Talleyrand's cor
respondence from the year 1889 to the
time of his death. all of which he will
probably eventually publish.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

THE result of the efforts being made
by western army officers to carry out
the provisions of the army appropria-
ton bill authorizing the enlistment in
the regular army of 1000 Indian re-
cruits, has proved very discouraging,
and it is doubtful if single company
can be recruited.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

SUPERVISING ARCHITECT JAMES III.
WINDRIM indicated to Secretary Fos-
ter, on the I'd, that he would tender his
resignation as supervising architect of
the treasury department when it might
be the pleasure of Secretary Foster to
accept it. Mr.. Windrim has been ten
dered the appointment of director of the
department of public works of Phila-
delphia, and has decided to accept it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

On the 31st the treasury department
sent out checks amounting to s., O43,646
in payment of the April quarters IN
terest due on AZ per cent. bonds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

The American nationa al bank of Kan
sas City. which failed January 10, ha:
resumed business with 81, 725, coo in cas}
in its vaults.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

John Groh, proprietor of the Cottage
house, ST. Joseph, committed suicide by
shooting. He had quarrel with his
wife just previous to taking his life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

THE business failures occurring
throughout the country during the
seven days ended on the Cd. number,
for the United States. 211, and for Can
ada, 81. a total of 2f3; as compared with
a total of 2a6 the previous week. For
the corresponding week of last year the
figures We're 200, representing 1863 fail
ures in the United States and a. in the
dominion of Canada.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09

The fiftieth annual commencement
exercises of the Missouri Medical col
lege took place few nights ago in st
Louis
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Approved by Gov. Francis.

Approved by Gov. Francis
Gov. Francis has approved the follow
ing bills:
House bill No. $40. An act providing
for the punishment of pools, trusts and
conspiracies to control prices, and as to
evidence and prosecution of such cases.
This bill was framed to meet the OBJ
Jections urged against the antitrust
bill of 1889 by the supreme court, which,
In decision rendered short time ago,
declared the bill of 1889 unconstitutional
in some of it's important provisions.
Prosecuting attorneys and the attorney
general are given one-fourth of the fines
imposed for violations of the law. This
is a measure earnestly recon mended
by the governor in his inaugural adj
dress as well as in his biennial message
of January, 1891.
House bill No. 81. An act prohibit
ing seining in Missouri except by per.
sons who own the land adjoining wa
tiers which they seine, and in those
cases the taking of fish from the waters
of the state by seining is limited to fish
required for their own family use.
Senate bill No. 166. An act amend
ing the law governing cities OF the third
class, and permits such cities through
their councils, to erect. maintain and
operate gas-works, electric-light works
water-works, etc, or to grant that
privilege to individuals or corporations
formed for that purpose.
Senate bill No. Is. An act authorlz
ing the creation of savings banks IN
Missouri. 1t was recommended in the
governors biennial message of 1891.
The measure is said to be remarkably
well framed. and provides abundant
safeguards for all desiring to deposit
their savings with savings banks or.
ganiZed under the law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-09
A ST. Hoe shoe E{OuSa.

The wholesale boot and shoe house
Smith. Blasland & Co., at St. Joseph
was taken charge of by the sheriff the
other morning on attachments issued
by creditors. A. T. Smith, of the firm,
is heavily in debt, and his debts caused
creditors to become alarmed and attach
the stock of the firm. The liabilities
are placed at SOL, 900, of which $1O1, 200
is in ST. Joseph. The total assets are
about $500, 0o0 The firm borrowed
100000 from the Schusler Hax banLc,
and few hours later the bank issued
an attachment to recover the money,
it's attachment being The second one
fled. John S. Britain was appointed
receiver
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
WHAT TAKES THEM OFF ?
The Alarming Increase of Pneumonia
and what It Msans-'srhe stitch IN
Time

The Alarming Increase of Pneumonia
and what It Means-"The stitch IN
Time"
Scarcely day passes that one does not hear
Of men and women whom We picture as the
perfection Of health and strength. being
stricken down by the terrible disease, pneu-
monia.
Perhaps the greatest cause Of pneumonia IN
this country Is the extreme difference in tenn
pera .urs between ths interiors Of offices and
homes and the outside air 30 long as people
consider 1t necessary for their comfort 10
maintain a hot-house temperature indoors.
when the mercury is very low outside, SO long
will pneumonia find victims.
The greatest care and prompt measures
should be taken upon the first approach OF
the slightest symptoms OF pneumonia II You
have tickling in the throat, q tightneas in
the chest, a pain in the head, a chilly feeling
or pains throughout the boly, act promptly
act wisey-bring about an immediate re-
action This can sometimes be acc0mp ished
by quick and violent exercise, but that is eY-
haus ting ana wastes the strength. which
should be hushanded. A far better plan is 10
take pure and strong stimulant, which will
ten 10 eQuallze the circulation, check con-
gestion bpo restore 10 health There are
many forms OF stimulation. but only one that
can ne recoIumendsd-that is Duffg's Pure
Malt Whiskey. This Is the only medicinal
power a-e proven by its popularity. II has
saved the lives OF more men and women who
were candidates for unenm mia than any r.
cnvery ~ mnrrrn erie-ce. ard y etardq. 81 81
,lsre4Frs % stHna tHv hard ~ medicinal
sii.l-aisnls " tae pres 90 any,
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
CITY NEWS in BRIEF.

a. A. Roop will print 500 tickets free
for a rattle for the benefit Of Mrs Charles
W. Shultz
The franklin Street NJ e. Sunday
school will purchase building at Seventh
and Harrison streets.
A horse belonging to Megsry & Son,
fell this morning on the ice and hroke its
leg DR.. Ewes was summoned aud he
shot the animal
The Pony Base Ball Club will give its
third annual socable this evening in the
Odd Fellows Hall, ON the Highlands.
First class music has been engaged.
Samuel Falls, IA years old, who with
another boy was charged with stealing,
in City Court yesterday morning, was
shown TO be innocent of the charge.
On and after next Monday. Trinity
Church will be open each day from
O'Clock in the morning until 8 o'clock in
the evening for private prayers and
devotions
The moulders Of the city held a meet
ing at No zoe East Fourth street last
evening, and discussed matters relating
to the establishment of branch Of the
organization IN this c.4y.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
BEFORE LENT DANCE.
Okema Club OF Dover Entertains Many
Guests in It's Hall

OkemR Club or Dover Entertains Many
Guests tn It's Hall.
Special Correspondence EvENISG Journal
DOVER, Del, FEB. 6.-The Okema
Club gave its last dance before Lent last
night in their hall in the Culbreth build
ing The following persons from dis.
tance were present: Miss Mszis irwin
and Miss Katie Wagner OF .Philadelphia.
Miss Blanche Carlisle Of Frederica: Miss
Lizzie Willis Of Milford: Miss Alice Mills
Of Clayton; Messrs. Harry Beers OF vii
mingtOn, Billy" Hines Of Baltimore :
Will Casey Of Millington, Nd Frank
Stricklan Of Clayton Eugh Martin Of
Seafordi Daniel Hirsche Of Milford
Simeon Pennewill OF Greenwood.
From Dover, Miss May Anderson, Miss
Alice Hillyard, Miss Bessie Paris, Miss
Anna Cannon. Miss May Cannon. Miss
Virgie Jester, Misses Melissa and Edith
Chambers. Misses Rattle and Annie
Massey, Miss Julia Todd, Misses Mary
and Cornelis Selsmer. Miss Emma
Pennewill, Miss Mary Culbreth,
Miss Mabel Fisher, Mrs II. f. Ford
Mrs ] r, Nicholson, MessIs. Z. J. Fer.
guson, P. L Cooper. Jr James Hughes.
II. O. Walker, d. Nj. Wilson, William
Salisbury. Bradford Murphy. George K /.
Dawson, Howard Culbreth, Alfred l.
Ward, Henry Ridgely, Jr., David
Harlan. Walter Voshell, Victor Clark,
William Pennewill, ]. f. Nicholson.
Frank Davis Oglesby's orchestra fur
nished music for the occasion. The
dancing was kept up until late hour.
During the evening sandwiches and
coffee were passed around under the
catering of Samuel Harper. assisted by
Victor White and Thomas Black,
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
Another story of the Fire.

Special Correspondence IvENING JOURNAL
GEoRaETowE, Feb 6-Fire broke ont
in the storehouse of William J. Wilson at
about 1880 0 clock this morning
The flames rapidly spread until the block
to the railroad was consumed. The
buildings burned included the store
house Of Wilson, the adjoining dwelling
house which was un5coupieds the store
house occupied by O. and S Ennis
and the dwelling and the large handsome
store house owned by q. and s Enuis,
occupied BY w. F. Blackstone, drug
gist The origin Of the fire
is unknown. The loss is from $40, 600
to $l2, 000; partly insured
Mr.. and Mrs. Blackstone are IN Yir-.
ginia visiting Mr. Blackstone's father,
and the Misses Eanis are in Philahel-
phia
Had il not been for the work done
by engine No z. the two
buildings on Railroad avenue
belonging to the Misses Ennis would
also have been destroyed.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
who Ki1lsd Cock Rohlns

Special Despatch to the EvES1sG JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Feb, 6.-John F. Sauls.
bury, ex secretary Of state, says that
Clerk Of the Peace A. Il. Cahil Of Kent
county, was the father of the bin to
abolish the militia The father Of the
bill was not known heretofore Mr..
Ridgely, who had charge OF it, has de.
clined to take any further action
toward it's passage The Legislature
will kin the bill Neither the paterual
ancestry nor the peripstet.o exponnder Of
the bin are popular enough to make
Il 20,
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
SEVERAL ASSAULTS.
Caaes Tried at This Mornings Session Of
the Municipal Court

Ghtnb LAleN AT IuAs morning 3 session OF
the Municipal Court.
As Municipal Court began this morn.
ing Michael Connell, charged with
drunkenness, was 6ned 81 and costs.
Barney Kelly OF Newark, N. j., and
George W. Hoffman Of Baltimore, drunk
81 and costs each John Gardner, drunk.
81 and costs; William kWhite, colored,
drunk, e. and costs; Harry Jordan, drunk
at the p, w. & B. station, was fined 81
and costs; John O'Rourke, drunk, was
fined S. and costs. Joseph Levi Haines.
colored, was charged with drunkenness
by his wife, Charlotte Haines AS Joseph s
witnesses were not present, the case was
continued until tomorrow morning.
Charles Ivory, colored, was charged
with keeping an unregistered dog.
Several witnesses gave testimony which
showed that it was not Ivory dog The
case was dismissed Joseph Flemmine
was charged with assault and battery on
Annie Chippie. The case was postponed
until TO o-morrow night and Flemmiug
was held in 500 bail.
Joseph Cluckett was charged with
assault and battery on James Devitto.
Both are Italians and live at Front and
Market. Joseph owed James some money
and the latter wanted him to settle the
account. Joseph denied that be owed
him anything. The case was very anus
ing ss an interpreter was necessary and
Cluckett would break ont in denials in
broken English every few minutes. He
was faed $25 and costs.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
Bred IN IMMORTALITY.
Agent stout Finds Three Children 4,
AN Opium Den Near Greenwood.

Agent Stout Finds Three Children IN
an Opium Den Near Greenwood.
Special Agent Frank Stout OF the
Society FOR the Prevention Of Cruelty TO
Children. yesterday discovered one of the
most revolving cases of poverty and de-
pfavitY which has ever come before
the notice of the society
about one and one quarter miles from
Greenwood, Del Agent Stout went
thare yesterday morning.
He found the fami y In an old shed
which bad formerly been barn IL com
prised Elizabeth Clark her married dauph-
ter, Agnes. and three children, sll eirla.
resp -ctively 3, . and 12 years old. There
was o.food in tine house, and the riekefy
old stove contained but little fire All
the small children crowded around the
stove, each endeavoriDg to receive
small amount Of warmth. They were
nearly starved, having had bnt small
amount Of food for some tina
These two were seated near the stove
smoking pipes, and trying TO decide
where to send their oldest child, Mary.
TO beg something for their meal She
had been out before in the morning bnt
had not brought IN enough to feed the
Youngest child
Mr. Stout, after some questioning. as
certained the exact nature Of the case
The family has been living III this state
Of squalor since the death Of the husband
of Mrs. Clark three years
ago When he died the mother took to
drinking. and the married daughter lea
q life Of shame. An opium layout was
in the room, and every night
the house was crowded by low
whites and blacks. Here the
greatest dnbauohery and immortality was
pricticed ia the sight OF the three small
children. These dissolute practices
were Kept mp until the neighbors
were aroused and the nature OF the house
ascertained.
The children were very badly treated
by the brutal element which con-
regated at the Eplace. The
youngest child was permanently injured
by oolored man named Broomall. Its
back was broken and an ankle dislocated.
besides which very painful abscess was
formed on its left side, 1t is alleged, from
kicks inflicted by the negro
The shed contained but one room which
could hardly be called habitation. In
it we're two cots
Had 1t not been for the kindness of the
section hands on the railroads nearby, the
children would hsYe died for want OF
food.
The two women we're arrested and
tried before Justice 0f the Peace John H.
satterfeid The women said they could
not help their actions and were forced to
submit 20 the men
Agent Stout brought the children to
this city and placed them in the Home
for Destitute aud Friendless Children,
where they are being cared Tor by those
In charge.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
Parlor Knrertnlnment

a very pleasant parlor entertainment
was given last evening at the home Of
the Misses Feeney. No 926 French street.
The parlors and halls were crowded. The
program included the following parts
Piano trio, Misses Finn and Phena Car.
Isle; solo, James McCulleon recitation,
"6ood Bye Jim" G. B. Palmer; solo,
Miss Megill; piano solo. Lueretia Borgia,
Miss Phena Carlisle; solo. Miss Thielman /.
recitation, "Going on an Errand," Miss
Blsnch Kearney; vocal duett, Misses
Thielman and Bound; recitation, Aunt
Polly George Washington, Virgie Jones /;
piano duett. mood Gras, Misses Annie
and Phena Carlisle; solo, w. &. Walters !;
solo, Mrs, Florence Fishor.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
eEasoNAL PARAGRAPHS.
7 Leslie Carpenter has returnsd fro
Washington d. c.

7 Leslie Carpenter has returnsd from
Washington d. c.
Mrs. Joseph Still nan is visiting J. W.
Dickinson and family at Middletown.
Miss Lizzie Mason has been visiting
relatives and friends at Middletown.
Mr. and Mrs Hudson Steele OF Newark
are visiting their daughter, Mrs. z. T.
Dllworth, No, 1915 West Eighth street.
DE- l.. p Haskell of Chicago and DR.
". G. A. Boxwell of Philadelphia. were
entertained by DR.. J. F Frantz of this
CITY. at his residence. No. 913 Washing
ton street, last evening.
Frsnk w. Todd. formerly OF the Rem
ington Machine Company OF this CITY.
has been promoted TO the position Of
head book keeper in the establishment of
the Hall Stesm Pump Company, whose
Office lie ent,rsd year ago.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
Private Social HOP.

The second Of a series OF private social
hops was given il Eden Hall last evening.
The patronesses were Mrs. General James
e. Wilson. Mrs. James a Draper and
Mrs. J. Ernest Smith The managers
were J. Ernest Smith, Willard Hall Por-
ser and George r. BoffeckeY. There
were present: Mr.. and Mrs. William Du
Pont, Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Bancroft
Mr. and Mrs E. Z Gayley, Mr. and Mrs.
Willard Hall Porter. Mr.. and Mrs. Otho
Nowlsnd, Or. and Mrs. Thomas B Brad
ford, Miss Wilson, Miss Catherine vii
son, Misses Hills, Miss Louise Dupont
Miss Belle Wales, Miss Sophia DUPONT
Misses Lea, Misses CANDY, Miss
Lea Miss Bripghurst. Miss Corbett
Of Odessa, Miss Don Of Orange, n. j. /,
Colonel W. q Hills, Preston Lea. Willard
Salisbury, Jr, Hon. Ignatius G. Grubb.
Edward Bringhurst, E. J. Dallett and
Mrs, Linz.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
r.eetnrn at Nemart

Professor R. 6. Moulton Of Cambridge
University, England, gave the first Of a
series of seven lectures in the orstory Of
Delaware College at Newark yesterday
afternoon, before large audience He
spoke on Faust" the subjects OF the
other lectures are "Merlowe's Faustus, :"
''StoTies as a Mode OF Thinking, !"
'Shakespeare's Macbeth" "Southey's
Kehania, Scots Monastery" and
"Spenser's Faerie Queene. The next
lecture VII be given on Thursday.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
Rrownson Association ran

The Brownson Library Association will
give its fifth animal reception this even
ing at the Grand Opera House. The
grand march will begin at 0 o'clock sharp
and will be something new in this "a
spect The association has made great
preparations and intend 10 surpass it's
receptions OF past years. Seats to view
the promenade will be reserved for
ladies.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
catarrh ID Sov England

Ely's Cream Balm gives satisfaction 10
every one using 10 for catarrhal tronbles.
6. Il. Mellor. Druggist, Worcester, Mass
believe Ely's Cream Balm is the best
article for cataT1h ever offered the public
Bush & Co.. Worcester, Mass
An article Of real merit.-C. =. Alden.
Druggist. Springfield, Mass
Those who use IL speak highly OF it,
George A. Bill, Druggist, Springfield,
Mass.
Cream Balm has given satisfactory
results w. P Draper, Druggist, Spring
field, Mass.
MRS bellows" -"Do you find married
life lonesome and monotonousg" Mrs.
Fellows-"0h, no. Ny husband is a
drummer, you know"
Ross has reno Fed from 116 Market
street to bis new store, 2l0 Market street,
with large stock Of lates. styles 81
Hats White Shirts, Neckwear, hosiery,
Underwear and Notions at the lowest
city prices. Money returned IL goods
are net satisfactory.
Ir is mans duty to work for bis
daily bread, but good many men are
fools 70 work as hard as they 40 for a
little cake and pie -S0merville journal
DR.. De HARDT's Pennyroyal pills are
the only genuine pennyroyai pills made
At druggists and by mail, 81 Office, 203
y. 9th St, Phila Ladies beware Of
limitations
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
visitors From PhIIadslphia.

a delegation from Palestine Encamp-
ment Of Philadelphia, visited Reynolds
Encsmpment, NJ. 3, |. o. o F. Of this
city last evening and conferred the de-
grees on the candidates of the lodge
After the comforting of degrees the com.
pany went 10 the Merritt House, where
dinner was furnished by Reynolds En-
campment. The visitors were under
Captain Frank Arrowden.
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
sAuLseuRYs AccouNTe,
They Are in as Bad Condition as the
Exsecretary's Records.

Special despatch EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, Del, Feb. 6.--The financial
affairs Of secretary of states Office under
JOHN F Salisbury do not seem to be in
any better shape than the records. he is
unable to settle with the Legislative Com
mittee, as there are few, if any, entries
upon the books, either Of receipts or ex.
pendltures.
The Legislative Committee has secured
an attorney to help make an investiga-
tion OF the accounts and settle with him.
Mr. Salisbury says he has figures and
will be able to settle in full next week.
There is much quiet talk here over the
matter both in and out OF the state house
Evening journal., 1891-02-06
FIRE AT GEORGETOWN.
Three Stores and Two Dwellings De
stroyed-Loss $4,000.
al Despatch to EVENING JoURSAI.

Special Despatch to EvEEING Journal
GEoRGETowN, Del, Feb. 6.-Three
stores and two dwellings, of this town
were destroyed by fire last night. The
fire started In the drug store Of William
F. Blackiston and spread very rapidly.
Every effort was made TO prevent the
progress of the flames but the means
were insufficient The millinery store Of
c. and s. Ennis and the general store 81
William J. Wilton, suffered loss, besides
the dwellings of Rufus NJ. Warren, and
c. and S. Ennis.
The losses were as follows: William
F. Blackiston, $4,000; @. and s. Ennis,
store and dwelling, So, 500; William J !.
Wilson, $500; Rufus al. Warren, 81 900.
Total loss, 81, Goo