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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
BARNUM'S WILL.

Principal Provisions of the Will of tho
Late Phineas T. Barnum-An Estate
Valued at Upward of $4,000, 900 to be
Divided Among His Heirs and Friends.
BRIDGEPoRr, Conn, April 12.-The
will of the late z. T. Barnum was read
at Maranna Immediately after the fun
eral yesterday. The wealth of the
great Snowman is estimated at over
IS. 900. 900. The will is voluminous
document and the reading occupied two
and a half hours. The first will was
written in 1882, since which time eight
codicils have been added to it. By
the first will he left his wife,
Nancy, an annuity of 81, 900 with the
life use of his personal property and
free rent, for one year, of the homo
they occupied at the time of his death.
By codicil dated July 6, 1890, he be-
queathed to his wife 100000 abso-
lutely. and $40, 900 annuity.
To the First Universalist church Of
this city he leaves $4,000; also $500 to
the church annually after his deccase
for a period of five years.
BY codicil dated May a. 1889, he
bequeathes to Caroline C. Thompson,
of New York, daughter of Julian II.
Clark, and Helen Barnum Rinnell, his
daughter, 100000. To Clinton III.
Seely, his grandson, $4,000. In the
same codicil he states that he has no
male heir named Barnum, and pro-
vides that if Clinton II. Seely
will change his name to Clinton
Barnum Seely he will give him S25 600
absolutely. Another codicil made later
provides that the contract between
Barnum and Bailey, concerning the
great show, shall be enforced and per
cent. of his share in the show is given
to Clinton Seely, providing he Will de-
vote sufficient time to the show to carry
it on successfully. In the event of this
sum reaching over $40, 900 per year, the
balance goes to the estate.
To Mrs. Buchetel, of Denver Col, he
gives 765 acres of valuable land in that
city.
To Treasurer Fish he bequeathes
per cent. of the profits of the show. and
to his private secretary, II. r. Bowser,
and his real estate agent, c. Broth
well, $1,000.
The residuary estate after the pay
ment of requests, is divided among his
children and grandchildren.
To Tufts college he bequeathes S4O,-
900. The will also makes provision for
numerous religious and charitable in
situations in sums from 81 900 to SIS, 900.
Nathan Seely, his son-in-law, is
given 5000 but he provides that if
creditors can take any of this away
from him the amount is to 90 to Mr..
Seelys children. His physicians, valet
and servants are all remembered with
small sums. The will provides that if
any persons mentioned in the will pro-
test against the probate of the instru-
ment their requests are set aside.
The last codicil, dated March 80, 1891,
provides that his executors shall com
plete the new historical and scientific
society building in this city, the same
to cost 1926, 900. VIM. r. Kinks, of the
City savings bank, and Treasurer Fish.
of the great show, are named as exec
utors, to serve without bonds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
THE DIRECT TAX.

Governors of Southern States Notified
that Every Facility Will be Afforded for
Examining the Records to Ascertain the
individuals Entitled to the Refund.
WASHINGTON, April 12.-Secretary
Foster has directed that all proper facil-
tiles be accorded the governors of the
southern states to examine the treasury
books for information as to who paid
the direct tax. that the tax may now be
refunded to the proper individual, his
heir Or assigns. The following letter
was yesterday sent to the governors of
Virginia, North Carolina and West Nir-
ginia. and a similar letter will be for
warded to the governor of each state
where the direct tax was collected by
the government agent from individuals.
The letter reads:
In the matter of refund of the pub
lie tax to certain states provided for by
the act of congress approved March 2,
1891. it is the wish of the treasury de-
partment to furnish to the dulyauthor-
lied representative of the governor of
each state access to the records of the
department under circumstances which
will occasion as little inconvenience as
possible. Inasmuch as the original rec
ords can not be removed from the Gus
tody of the government, and as the
available space in the treasury building
is 1imited,you are requested to name. at
least approximately the date when you
will wish your representatives to make
their search of the records and the
number of persons who will be thus
employed. for which work room will
need to be provided.
In this connection the suggestion is
made that the matter would De greatly
facilitated if you would send an agent
to Washington to look over the records
which will need to be examined and
form some estimate of the amount of
work to be done. All facilities within
the control of the department will be
furnished for the purpose Indicated
Preparing to Fight the Eisht-Hour Strike.
PITTSBURGH, Pa, April 12.-The
western Pennsylvania and OHIO coal
operators are making preparation for
the strike of miners on May 1. The
Pennsylvania operators have appointed
a committee OF five, with Francis l..
Robbins. president of the Pittsburgh,
Fairport & Northwestern Dock Co., as
chairman. The Ohio operators have
also appointed committee of five,
with Col. J. L. Martin as chairman.
An operator said last night: There
is enough coal in stock in the eastern,
middle and northwestern states to sup
ply all demands until July1. The mar
ket has been slack right along, and the
stock of coal is unusually heavy. The
operators of Illinois, Indiana, Ken
lucky, Kansas and West Virginia will
join the Pennsylvania and Ohio opera
tors in fighting the strike. 1t will be
fought jointly, not individually.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
Secretary Proctor VyslI Not Resign.

WASHINGTON, April 10. 1t is learned
on good authority that Secretary Proc
tor has no intention of resigning his
office Immediately. His return from
the west to Washington was caused by
a personal reason in addition to his de-
sire to see the president before the lat
ter started on his western and southern
tour. He will resume the discharge of
the duties of his Office when he
returns to Washington. But if Gov.
Page should conclude to appoint
Secretary Proctor to the senate to fill
the vacancy to be caused by Senator
Edmunds retirement, it is stated by the
same authority that the secretary will
accept the appointment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
ROSSlA'S WAR CHIP.
she Races the AbySsinan Expedition
Upon Her Shoulder and Defies Italy to
Make Any Hostile Demonstration To-


She Places the Abyssinian Expedition
Upon Her Shoulder and Defies Italy to
Make Any Hostile Demonstration To-
wards 1t.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 10.-Russia
will consider as an act of war any in
reference by Italy with the Russian
expedition starting in three or four
days for Abyssinia- Russia regards the
Emperor Menolek as the independent
sovereign of an independent nation,
and will tolerate no obstruction in deal
ing directly with him. The expedition
is under the command of Lieut.. NASH
koff, very determined man of APP
proved courage and powerful physique.
He is SO years of age and has served two
years in the army of the Caucasus. The
second in command is monk named
Tishou. The expedition expects to be
about two months on the journey to
the headquarters os MenoieI at An
togo. Substantial habitations will be
erected there for use during the rainy
season. and excursions will be made in
various directions to gather scientific
facts. and make inquiries as to the con-
dition and history of the people. The
expedition Will remain three years in
the country and make an attempt to
reach the great lakes from direction
not yet attempted by Europeans. 1t is
this part of the programme that excites
English jealousy, and it is feared it may
lead to underhand attempts to injure
the expedition. or at least to defeat its
objects. Lieut. Mashhoff is confident,
however, that with the friendship of
MenolelS, which he has every reason to
expect, he will be able to resist every
hostile attack
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
The Presidents Trip.

WASHINGTON, April 10.-The arrange
ments for President Harrison's trip
through the south ana to California
have been completed. AS it now stands
the party will consist of President Har
rison. Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Dimmicl
Observation-Disclosures Wannamaker, Sec
rotary Rusk, Private Secretary Hal
ford, Executive Clerk Tibbetts an6.
representatives of the press associa-
tons. Mr. Geo. W. Boyd, assistant
general passenger agent of the Penn
svlvania railroad, will have charge of
the party The trip will occupy thirty
DAYS and will cover 9, 900 miles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

SCoTTDALE, Pa, April 12.-An effort
is to be made to start the Calumet coke
works tomorrow and tonight a num-
Der Of guards armed with Winchester
rifles were sent to protect the work.
men. An unconfirmed rumor is cur-
rent tonight that Gov. Pattison ba.
teiegraphed the Friclz Coke Co. that the
militia will be recalled if there is no
settlement within forty eight hours.
John Kane, of the United Nina
Workers executive board, is now in
New York city trying to conclude ar
rangements with the Federation of La.
Dor for financial assistance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

LOUISVILLE, April Ex-senator Car
Isle is in the city visiting ex-Congress-
man Albert S. Willis. He says that his
trip has no political significance what
ever. Asked what he had to say re-
garding the article in the New York.
Sun, suggesting him as presidential
possibility, he replied:
Nothing whatever 1t was a hiph
compliment, of course, which / fullv
appreciated, but do not know whether
the time has come for the Democratic
party to select candidate south of tho
Mason-Dixon line. Everybody knows
am not candidate. / appreciated
the compliment, however,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
SOMEWHAT SENSATIONAL.

Report Current in Rome that United
States Minister Porter is to he Dismissed
and the Entire italian Legation ordered
Home-ItaIian Blood Boiling Over Com
ments and Caricatures in the American
Press-Secretary Blaine Skeptical.
ROME, April LIT is reported that,
If the United States government does
not answer the note from the Marquis
Imperiali to-day, Minister Porter Will
be ordered to leave Italy and the whole
italian legation at Washington will be
recalled, Italian interests in Washing
ton to be left in charge of the British
minister.
italian Blood Again Boiling.
LONDON. April 12.-Last nights adj
vices from Italy represent the Ruoll
cabinet as deeply hurt by American com
ments on the Italian difficulty, and that
there is consequently a revulslon OF
feeling in favor of aggressive measures.
1t is said that King Humbert has re-
ceived from the editor of an Italian
newspaper in America a package or
American newspapers containing PIC
lures ridiculing his majesty, and be-
lifting the power and dignity of Italy.
One picture in particular, representing
the king as a monkey. gave great OF
Tense Italian blood is again boiling,
and something startling is anticipated
within few days.
Secretary Blaine Doesn't Believe 1T.
WASHINGTON, April II. - Secretary
Blaine was shown the Rome and Lon
don cable dispatches last night by a
representative of the United Press, re-
porting revulsion of feeling in Italy in
favor of aggressive measures toward
the United States. and determination
on the part of the Italian government
to order Minister Porter to leave Italy,
and to recall the remnant of the Ital-
ian legation now at Washington. The
secretary read the dispatches carefully
and simply remarked: Not a word re-
lating to all these reports has reached
the department. No credit is given to
the rumors. They seem to be sensa-
tional."
Beyond this Secretary Blaine would
have nothing to say about the Italian
imbroglio.
Marquis Imperiali, the Italian charge
d'affaires. could not be found last night
either at legation headquarters or at
home.
There is a general disposition to dis
credit the report in unofficial circles,
but this is based on opinion as to the
possible course of events, and no ono
has been seen has actual information
on the subject
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
The AshIand Land Office Siege.

ASHLAND, Wis, April TO- - It is
claimed that an attempt was made to
drug the first twenty men in line at the
land office yesterday morning They
were given doctored whisky for the
purpose of drugging them and securing
their places before the day of filing.
Over 400 men are now in line. The
weather is cold and they keep up by
taking whisky. = board fence is being
built along the line, as rush is ex-
pected, as before, to break the line a
few days before April II. 1t is limited
that a rush will be made on Saturday
next
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
The Patent Congress at the Tomb of
Washington.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE dele
gates to the Patent congress, with mem
bers Of their families and a number of
department officials, paid visit to
Mount Vernon. The programme ar
ranged included an address at Mount
Vernon by DIR. J. NJ. Toner, of Wash
ington, On washington as an Inventor
and Promoter OF improvements" the
formation of a permanent society of in
ventors. and on the return of the party
to Washington a review and parade of
the battalion of national guards of the
district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
AN INTERESTING MAP.

a Valuable Statistical Atlas Prepared by
the Census Bureau Showing the Increase
and Decrease of Population by Counties
During the Last Decade, with the
Causes, Etc.
WASHINGTON. April i0.--Superintend-
ent Porter OF the census bureau has
issued d very interesting and valuable
bulletin, which shows by a statistical
atlas the increase and decrease of pop
ulation of the United States from 1880
to 1890. This atlas. by a series of
maps, exhibits to the eve the varying
intensity of settlement over the area of
the country; the distribution of the for
eign population among the several
states and sections, and the distribu
ton of population in accordance with
maximum and minimum temperature,
rainfall and all matters in this respect.
The map shows very large number Of
counties in which the population has
actually decreased. The number of
counties decreasing in population dur
ing the past ten years is 455.
In about fifty eases the reduction is
due to reduction of territory. In 1873
counties the number of inha bitantS
diminished during the decade proceed
ing 1880. The loss during the past de-
cade occurred mainly in the central
parts Of the states of Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, New York. northern
New Jersey and eastern Virginia, and
is scattered quite generally through
Ohio. Indiana Illinois, Tennessee and
Kentucky. Southern Michigan and
Wisconsin have also suffered, while in
eastern Iowa a large proportion of the
counties have lost population. Much
other valuable information is contained
n a study of the map, which is the first
ever issued in any census.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
Big Boston Rubber Goods Firm Com
peeled to Ask an Extension.

BosToS, April Ill. NJ. Plummer &
Co, dealers in rubber goods are finan-
cially embarrassed and ask for an ex-
tension. The liabilities are stated to
be between $50, 900 and S70. 1000 MIR.
Plummer is connected with the firm Of
Brooke. Olyphant & Co, of Trenton,
n. j. James T. Brooke. one of the
partners of this firm, has disappeared,
and it is reported that it was through
him that Plunsner & Co. have become
involved. Mr.. Plummer denies this,
and says the trouble of that firm win
not affect him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
Starved His Cattle.

Walter Martin, a farmer near Leeds,
a suburb of Kansas City. was arrested
the other day on the charge of allowing
sixteen head of cattle to starve to death.
The humane officer who made the arrest
found their carcasseS on the ground,
shrunken and emaciated. In the barn
was horse dying of starvation. The
officer shot it. Martin says he left home
hoping to raise money to keep his fam
lily from starving.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

a Pittsburgh Insurance Man in Jail for
the Larceny OF Kiss from Pretty
Typewriter Girl who Objected to Such
Fami1iarities and Caused His Arrest.
PITTSBURGH. Pa, April 1O.-Another
typewriter girl has revolted. Miss
Mary S. Lyons, IS years old, and las
pretty as picture" yesterday had j.
II. Andrews. superintendent of the
Metropolitan Insurance Co, bound over
in $500 for trial on the charge of as
sault. Andrews was sent to Jail in de-
fault. The plaintiffs testimony before
Justice Donovan was entertaining.
With a modest blush She told how Mr..
Andrews came cautiously up behind
her. placed one hand under her chin,
the other back of her head, pressed it
slightly back ward and then. without
any further ceremony. printed some
thing more than an Abbott kiss on her
face. She said he had done the same
before, but it was for fear of losing
her position that she said nothing about
the first Offense. The second, however,
was more than she could stand. An
drews denied emphatically that he had
taken such liberties and said that he
had merely patted Miss Lyons unde-
the chin and jol1ingly remarked: 'Oh,
what pretty little thing" Mr.. An
drews tried to prove by others that Misa
Lyons was fond of that sort of thing,
but he did not succeed very well. The
justice sagely remarked that the evil
dence showed that the defendant had
taken undue liberties, and. in accord
ance with the testimony, he would hold
Andrews for trial.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

JUSTICE STEPHEN retired from the
queens bench division of the high court
of justice, on the eth, amid affecting
scenes which brought tears from many
eyes The retiring justice. in voice
broken with emotion. responded to the
high tribute paid to his honor, integri-
ty and eminent abilities by Sir Richard
Everard Webster, q. c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

PATRICK BRENNAN died at his home
in Hurley. Wis. on the Sth, at the adj
vanced age of 102 years He had per-
feet health up to the time of his demise.
He leaves 104 descendants, and his last
act as a citizen was to vote at the cleo
ton on the 18th. He had voted at every
presidential election since the time of
John Quincy Adams.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

EMPEROR WILLIAM has purchased the
celebrated Scotch cutter yacht Thistle,
and it is expected that he will enter the
boat in the great race for the queens
cup, which takes place off the Isle of
Wight in June. The vessels nam e has
been changed to the Meteor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

THE steamer Cacher, which. was
picked up at sea by the steamer Gin
tonia while in a helpless condition and
lowed into Halifax, \. S., has been Ii
beled in the admiralty court of that
city for S25, 900 damages.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

A CONVENTION for the establishment
of a system of exchange by postal
money orders between this country and
the colony of the bahamas. West In
dies. to take effect July l. 1891. has re-
Gently been negotiated by the governor
of the Bahamas and the postmaster gem
eral of the United States, and was
signed, on the Sth. by the latter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
How Atkinson Lost His WHISPERS.

At st. Joseph Mrs. Fannie Kendall
caused the arrest Of +. NJ. Atkinson.
claiming that he was her husband, who
had deserted her in November last. and
that the name Atkinson was assumed.
Atkinson. when arrested was living
with his wife. whom he married three
years ago. Mrs. Kendall, however, pos
itively identified him as her husband,
but said that her husband wore no
beard at the time he left her. The Off
GERS caused the mans beard to be re-
moved, whereupon Mrs. Kendall dis
covered that she had been mistaken.
Atkinson was released from jail. and
Mrs. Kendall was taken with a fit of
hysteria, which threatened dangerous
results.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

THE Boston Herald. on the 9th, pub
lished interviews with leading granger
members of the Massachusetts legis-
lature showing very little sympathy
with the Farmers Alliance movement
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

THE king of Roumania has refused to
accept the resignation of NJ. Nacaresco
as minister of Roumania at the court
of Vienna, in order that he might be
able to challenge the German ambassa-
dor to Austria, the prince of Reuss, for
an affront recently put upon NJ. Vacar-
esco's son by the wife of the German
ambassador.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

AN interesting trial is in progress at
Bari, Italy. of 179 members of the Mala
Vieta society, an organization similar
to the Malta. So great is the excite
ment attending the trial that heavy
military guard is required to preserve
order in the precincts of the court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

PLENTY-HoRsEs, the Sioux Indian
who is accused of numbering Lieut..
Casey, was arraigned before United
States Judge Edgerton, at Sioux Falls,
$. D., on the 9th. The principal ques-
ton involved is: WAS it murder to
kill Casey when war had been pro-
claimed by the government against the
IudianS?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

Pusley Davis, a young man who took
an ounce of laudanum about two weeks
ago at st. Joseph, died the other day.
He refused to eat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

THIRD ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF
STATE MOORE, has been appointed
professor of international law and
diplomacy of Columbia college, New
York, and has accepted the position,
but will not resign his present office
before next fall, if then.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

UNITED STATES DISTRICT ATTORNEY
ENsOR, of Baltimore, to whom the case
was referred by the president for re-
view of the testimony, has recon-
mended the communication of the death
sentences against the three Navassa
murderers to imprisonment for life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

THE returns issued by the London
board of trade show that during the
month of March imports decreased
GS90,O00, and that exports increased
81 100000 as compared with the cor
responding month last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

THE war department has sent an or
der to Gen. Ruger, commanding the de-
partment of Dakota, assigning him to
command of the division of the Pacific,
with headquarters at San Francisco.
He relieves Gen. Gibbons, who is to be
retired.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16

AT a dinner of the Devon Congrega-
tional union at Tavistocl1, England, on
the sth, the presiding minister, Rev. r.
Davis. refused to toast The Queen"
and clasSed the Prince of Wales among
the gamblers. The toast was then pro-
posed by another and the assemblage
with the exception of Davis and his
wife, rose to their feet and sang the ma
tional anthem. GOD Save the 0neeu."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1891-04-16
\ Girl Fatally Burned.

Lulu Albeit, IS years old, was fatally
burned at her home in st. Louis by her
clothing catching fire while she was
lighting q fire in stove.