Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1892-03-10
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
State Board of Agriculture.

state Board of Agriculture.
The state board of agriculture was
in session at jefferson City few days
ago.
The board adopted quarantine regulations fol-
the protection of the cattle of the state-tns
same as were in force last year. Members OF
the board who participated IN the meeting:
Gov. Francis. Superintendent of Schools Wolfe
DR.. Porter, of Columbia; ]. A Potts, Mexico,
president: Levi Chubbuck. Columbia. secre-
tary: D. A. Ely, Kirksville: H. c. Ireland.
Chilicothe: Alex. Maitland. Richmond: B. Q.
Cowan, Holt county; w T. Hearne, Indepen-
dence; Abiel Leonard, Mount Leonard: j. A.
Massey. st. Louis county; Norman J. Colman,
st. Louis: J. W. Emerson, Ironton; j. Y. Full
bright. Springfield; F. E. Bylue. Harrisonville.
DR.. I. J. Turner. state veterinary surgeon.
and Mr.. Palmer. manager of the Union stock
yards, St Louis. were present and in consulta-
ton with the board in regard to the regulations.
The board, by unanimous vote indefinitely
postponed a motion to remove the headquarters
of the board from Columbia. After the board
adjourned. Gov. Francis issued a proclamation
promulgating the regulations adopted by the
board. The regulations are to the effect that
because of Texas fever in the southern part of
the country. from certain point the Rio
Graude to the Chesapeake bay certain rules are
adopted: First-That from March to Decem
her cars with southern cattle shall be placarded
certain ways. and the animals kept separate
both in transit and at point of destination. Sec
Onu-1ndt. Wnen reSHlppeU OF unlOaQeQ. the
animals shall still be kept separate, and the
placar6ed and the wavbills annotated,
showing the fact. Third-That the animals
described shall not be transferred n this state
on foot during the time mentioned. Fourth
That the railroads shall provide separate pens
properly labeled. and public stock yards shall,
before March 20 next file proper affidavit with
the state veterinarian. Fifth-That such cattle
shall not be grazed watered in the state
less quarantined. Sixth-That the state vet
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States department of agriculture in preventing
the spread of Texas fever. Seventh-That he
may appoint deputies to aid him. Attention
is called to the fact that section 1855 of the
statutes provides a penalty of from $1,000 to
$4,000 for each violation. and that sheriffs and
tons and arrest offenders.
Stolen Jewelry Recovered.
Last May the store of Parrish e
Evans, at Nevada, was burglarized and
robbed of several hundred dollars
worth of iewelry. Search was made at
the time for the stolen goods and the
robber, but no trace could be had of
either. A few days ago Il Mr.. Mckay
was walking through skirt of woods
in the southwest part of town with his
5-year-old son. The little fellow called
his fathers attention to a glittering
heap of something, which, upon eX-
animation, proved to be about half
peek of jewelry, which had been
dumped out upon the ground. Marshal
Hill was notified. and the find placed in
his posse There were nearly 500
pieces among them many gold pens,
gold rings, pins, charms and chains.
The goods We're fully identified by Par
IRISH & Evans as some of those stolen
from their store last May. The little
boy was paid S25 for his find.
Daughters of the Revolution.
Mrs. Cockrell, wife of Senator Cock
rell. now in Washington, has been APP
pointed regent for Missouri of the
Daughters of the Revolution. Being
anxious to secure the cooperation of
the ladies of Missouri, she has sent the
following notice to friends, explaining
the qualifications requisite to mem ber-
ship:
The objects of the society are to perpetuate
the memory and spirit of the men and women
who Strove for and achieved American indie
pendence and extend the institution of Amer
lean freedom. and to foster love of country
and true patriotism throughout the Union. The
sole requisite for membership in the society is
proven hneal descent from ancestor who
rendered loyal service as soldier sailor or civil
ian to the cause of American patriots in the
revolutionary lineal descent from the
mother of such patriot, provided the applicant
shall be at least Is years old and acceptable to
the society. All persons who consider them
selves eligible and who wish to obtain informa-
ton about the organization with a view to be-
coming a member. address Mrs F. NJ. Cock
relI 1918 street Washington, D. c.
The Missouri Treasury.
State Treasurer Stephens has filed
with Gov. Francis his report of the
transactions of the treasury department |
for February. showing receipts from all
into all funds during February, |
S5I4. 500. 81: disbursements, S201, O46 81. |
Balance hand in revenue funds 84S. 15S O6 |
Balance interest fund. ............ 1887 04 |
Balance state school fund. -........ S53 o. |
Balance state school moneys......... 1876 &c |
Balance state seminary fund ........ 95 0S |
Balance executive and admniStra-
tive fynd................. -. .... 32315 SO |
Balance insurance department fund A., 576 81 |
Balance road and ANAL fund. $50 80 |
Balance militia fund. ........ 1,4S2 81 |
Balance earning Missouri peniten-
tiary... 49,. ....... .... 11.947 IL |
Balance state sinking fund. ....... 100000 O0 |