Iron County register., 1893-01-26
Ex-Gov. Francis Banqueted.

On the evening of the 10th compli-
mentary banquet was given ex-Gov.
Francis at the Southern, in st. Louis.
The banquet was rendered without regard to
party, and was partaken OF by host of the
most prominent and honored citizs ans the state
of Missouri could possibly call together. The
dining hall was early filed with the guests,
who placidly awaited the coming of the ex-
governor, to seat themselves with him. Ths
long line of tables were decorated with all that
could charm the senses and stir the appetite.
Ferns and flowers, music and laughter, Joined
in with the menu and toasts to make
the event supremely enjoyable. Not
long after the eighth hour all the guests were
assembled and took their places at the tables.
The delicate menu gave the opportunity for
general conversation and it was improved by
all. The only additional feature of excellence
to this scene was the charming music rendered
by the string orchestra. Addresses were made
by several prominent citizens. In closing his
remarks the ex- governor said: Success is made
sweeter by reason of the struggles required to
achieve it. The difficulties and misgivings of
executive policy are removed and obliterated,
doubts as to the wisdom of official acts are dis
sipated by the verdict OF this eminent jury
pronounced by this fearless and learned judge.
The sweetest boon in life to a man. after the
smile of his wife and the blessing of his mother,
is the approval of his friends
The Road Convention.
The Sedalia road convention was a
success. The legislation asked of the
general assembly was set forth as fol-
lows:
Such laws as will enable the counties to se-
cure practical application OF the hest methods
of improving roads. local option law that
will enable COUNTS to accept or reject the
proposed roa1 law. It is not the sense of
this convention that the present road
law be repealed, but amended The
general assembly should submit to the
people constitutional amendment allowing
counties to levy not exceeding 20 cents on the
500 for road purposes. and also to issue bonds
torun not longer than twe enty years. the inter-
est and principal to be paid out of the county
road fund. the issuing of such bonds to be de.
termined by the vote Of counties wishing to
issue such bonds.
Reception to Gov. Stone.
The second big social event of the
legislative season occurred at jefferson
City on tine evening of the Goth.
The occasi on Was complimentary reception
rendered to Gov. and Mrs. William J. Stone
by the P;erian club. The RECEIPT on took place
at St. Peters hall, aud was attended by ths
elite of Jefferson City society and by many Wis
itors from abroad. The hall was tastefully
decorated. ana with the many elegant toilets
worn presented a brilliant ,ne. Some 500 in
vitations were issued. and the guests inclu led
tors. representatives. etc. A st. Louis orches-
ira furnished the mu sic for the dance pro-
gramE1e
Col. Pace Got the Plum.
Col. J. L. Pace, of Bates county, was
nominated for penitentiary warden by
the governor on the 18th, and the senate
promptly confirmed the nomination.
Col. Pace is native Mfssourian, 50 years old
n, nd lont n R,1tInr Ro tv TJ,
has been a prominent figure at all state aui ma
tioual conventions for the last twenty years:
was a membsr OF the National democratic con-
vent!oa that nominated Cleveland in 1884, being
Mr Cleveland.
"A Notice from the state Treasurer.
State Treasurer Lon v. Stephens is
sending out important letters to the
prosecuting attorney of the various
counties.
He calls their attention to section 2s0s of
the Revised Statutes OF Missouri of 1889. which
requires mutual savings fund, loan and build-
ing associations organic ri unler the laws of
other states to deposit Sl00 600 with the state
treasurer. He ad Is that foreign loan and
building association or company or corporation
has made the deposit required.
A Missouri Nomination Held Up.
The nomination of Postmaster F. NJ
Atkinson of st. Joseph has not yet 4
been confirmed by the United States
senate.
He was appointed by the pre- sid en-. last Sep
tember. Senator Cockrell has had the con-
drmation held up in the senate in order to in
ves.igate the object of the opposition to Mr..
Atkinson. This opposition IL understood to
come from republicans in St. Joseph. who have
askel the Missouri senator to use his influence
against the confirmation.
To D6liver Missouri's Vote.
Hon. F.. NJ. Harber, of Trenton. elect
ed messenger, departed, on the 18th,
for Washington, D. c.. to deliver the
election returns of Missouri to the vice
president.
A Success.
Postmaster Harlow of st. Louis re-