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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
FIRES IN PEORIA.
The Central City Street Car Barns and
the Summer Theater at Sylvan Park
burned.

rhe Central City Street Car Barns and
the Summer Theater at Sylvan Park
Burned.
PEORIA, Ill, July 27.-Shortly after
a. m. Mrs. Isaac Gilbert, who occu-
trail City Street Car Co. on Underhill
street, discovered fire in the
Office of the old car barns near
by. This structure was soon de-
voured and quickly communicated
to the row of tenements. Th=se
were more or less badly damaged, as
were other neighboring buildings. The
barn contained about thirty cars. and
these. with the building. were all de-
stroyed. The loss will reach 100000,
while the loss on surrounding build
ings is between $500 and $500 a piece.
The origin of the fire is mystery.
During the progress of the fire at the
barns another alarm was turned in
which called the fire department to
Sylvan Park, where the summer the
alter was totally destroyed by fire, to-
gether with the entire wardrobe of the
Andrews Opera Co. which is playing
summer season in this city.
The fire caught supposedly from
an explosion of gas which seemed
to be in the vicinity of the
stage. Three men who were sleeping
below the stage were aroused by the
noise, but before they had time to in
yestipate were compelled to flee for
their lives.
The loss on the building is placed at
$4,000, with no insurance, and that on
the wardrobe of the opera company at
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
THE WAR IN coREA.

Chinese Transports Sunk by Japanese
Guns While Landing Troops In Corea-
The Position of Japanese Residents In
China Extremely Preearious-Those Able
to Do So Leaving in Large Numbers.
SHANGHAI, July 25.-The Chinese
transports sunk off the coast by Japan
csc guns belonged to the fleet OF
eleven steamers which sailed from
Taku Friday, July 20, with $4,000
troops. The feet left Taku under es-
cort of eight gunboats. The majority
of the transports proceeded slowly
with the gunboats, while the faster
ones steamed at full speed so as to
land their troops as soon as possible
On the transports which arrived first
Ct the Corean coast were a few hun
dred soldiers from the army of the
north. Most of the force, however,
consisted of coolies with inferior fire.
arms or merely bows and arrows.
The attack upon the steamers from
the Japanese guns last Wednesday is
described briefly in dispatch received
last evening. The firing was begun by
4 japanese battery on shore while the
Chinese officers We're trying to debark
their men from the first steamer. The
cruisers then steamed up and opened
ire an all the transports which were
wing to. waiting to discharge the men.
The Chinese were unable to make any
effective resistance. They were thrown
into great confusion, and many jumped
overheard to escape the hot fire, under
which the transports suffered severely.
The Chinese officials here do not con-
firm these dispatches. They are ex-
ceedingly reticent as to every report
concerning hostilities in Corea. The
beginning of hostilities has caused
keen excitement among all classes
here. Business is virtually suspended,
although many smaller firms have made
desultory efforts to sustain their trade
The Europeans have gathered at the
Shanghai club to discuss the meager
reports from Corea.
The position of the japanese resi-
dents is precarious. For weeks the
more prosperous japanese have been
leaving the city, but many of the
poorer and middle class still remain.
The Europeans best acquainted with
the city think that the Sikh police
will be strong enough to protect
them from Chinese fanatics. The
viceroy is confident that the northern
army is sufficiently strong to cope with
the japanese force, and he does not in
tend to employ the southern army. ex-
cept in case of extreme necessity. The
mobilization proceeds rapidly and the
preparations to embark large bodies of
troops are making with unexpected
energy. The Chinese government
bought two large steamers Thursday
and negotiations for others are in pro-
gress.
The japanese have announced that
they will hold the king of Corea as a
hostage until the internal reforms de-
manded by them shall have been salts
factorily guaranteed.
In Seoul excitement is at a white
heat. There has been considera BILE
disorder, and an uprising of the people
may come at any moment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
WILL NOT INVESTIGATE.

But Will Leave the Matter to the FROST.
Dental Commission.
WASHINGTON, July 2s.-The house
committee on interstate and foreign
commerce has about abandoned their
proposed investigation of the Ameri-
can Railway union strike as propose.
by a resolution reported from the com.
mittee several weeks ago. The APP
pointment of commission by tho
president to make the investigation
led the committee to allow the matter
to go over, and it is now thought it
will be abandoned entirely
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
LEGALLY STRANGLED.

Execution of Charles Wilson at st. Louis
for Killing Moses Hodges.
ST. LOUIS. July 27.-Charles Wilson
was hanged his morning at 6:21 o'clock
in the jail yard for the murder of Moses
Hodges on November 8, 1892. The
execution was successfully carried out
in every way, no accidents oc-
curing. Wilson was game to the
last in quiet way that made
the hearts of the spectators go out to
him. He was cut down twelve minutes
after the springing of the trap, hiA
death being caused by strangulation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
The Famous Ga,Iitzen school Case.

PITTSBURGH. Pa, July oS.-Definite
information has just been received
that the decision in the famous Gal.
litzen school case injunction proceed
ings by State Counsellor w T. Kerr, Of
the junior order United American Me.
chanics, to restrain nuns of the Roman
Catholic church from teaching in the
public schools Of Gallitzin borough
while clothed in the garb of their re
ligious order, will be filed m open
court at Ebensburg. Cambria county
Monday, August 90. by Judge Barker,
and much pubic interest is nanifestes
in the outcome of the case.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
CONVENIENT ABSENCE.
GEN. TARSNEY PLEASED.
Expects to Have His Inning Against the
Men Who Tarred and Feathered Him.

DENVER, Col, July 27.-Adjt.-Gen.
Tarsney appeared highly pleased yes
terday over the news of the capture of
some of the men alleged to have been
concerned in tarring and feathering
him at Colorado Springs. THE scheme
has been on foot for some time to cap
ture the Williams, although when i saw
the report in the newspapers l was
afraid it was a little premature. But
/ guess it had the effect of hurrying up
the arrests little, for we will soon
have the whole gang under lock and
key.
THE statement that two women
were concerned in it was perfectly cor
rect. and although they have not been
arrested we have them where we can
lay hands on them"
The general was confident that he
could identify the men when he goes
to Colorado Springs and they will be
convicted when tried.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
Two Young Mem Drownetl.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 2s.-Joseph
Yowell. aged %, and Clarence Dawson,
aged Il. were drowned yesterday after
noon while bathing. Yowell ,yasa son
IF DR.. Vowel, of Nashville, Tenn, and
Dawson lived at HuntinRbur9.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

The most formidable check to the
increase in tropical regions of serpents
and venomous insects is the abundance
of the ants, which, attacking in thou
sands, will kill and devour animals of
considerable size.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
THE RUSSIAN THISTLE
Granted New Lease of Life by the Ac-
ton of Congress.

UfAnteU u ne" LeASe OF IIfe by the AC~
ton of Congress.
WASHINGTON, July 27.-The conferees
on the agricultural appropriation bill
have reached an agreement, those on
the part of the senate agreeing to
recede on the only important item of
difference, the senate amendment ap-
propriating 100000 for the ex.
termination of the Russian thistle.
Senator Cockrell will ask the senate to
strike this item from the bill, and if the
motion carries, the bill will be ready
to go to the president.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

NEW YORK, July Esd. c. DeMeritt,
one of the publishers of the Daily
Financial News, was arrested yester-
day afternoon on charge of malicious
libel. for printing a story of an alleged
expected receivership for the Distill-
ing and Cattle Feeding Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

of our population, 3a,O67, $50 are
males and 80, SD, $40 are females. The
excess of males is believed to be due to
immigration. Under natural conditions
the females are usually slightly more
numerous than the males
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

The first bale of new cotton, and
what is said to be the earnest bale ever
raised in the United States, was sold at
the Houston cotton exchange. June 90,
for two hundred and thirty-fve dollars
or thirty-nine cents per pound.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

s'Has the editor read my poem?'
asked the long-haired young man
81 don't know for sure" replied the
Office boy, "but he's sick in bed to-day
WASHINGTON Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
I'm Turn. Like Clothes.

$50 your brother has the measles,
Johnnie? When are you going to have
them?'
when my brother gets through
with them suppose. "-Truth
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
sLEu1Hs ON THE SCENT.

Wild Burlesque OF Scene in the Once Of
Detective Chief.
It is in the private Office of the chie1
of detectives of western city. A mys
terious murder has been committed
and Officers SIeuth, Sneak and Trace1r
have been detailed to work on Tx
case"
Chief-Officer Sleuth, what success
have you to report?
but partial success, captain
''You located the scene accurately?
''Yes, sir. The body was found with
two bullet holes through the back.
There was no weapon about the body
and the house was ransacked-"
There can be no mistake about this,
Officer Sleuth?''
None whatever. captain. 1t is quite
plain murder has been committed
Chief-Officer Sneak, what success
have You to report?
Officer Stakeholder Tracem and ]
worked together, while Lieut.. Sleuth
went inside
How long was this after the body
was found?''
supposed to be about seven hours,
sir. AS the lieutenant went inside we
walked three times carefully around
the house; we took accurate measure
ments of the woodshed door and noted
the color of the paint. on the gate post,
and gathered such other clews as we
thought might be useful at the trial
''And did you see no suspicious per-
sons?'
made one arrest. sir-a boy fully
eleven years old having bloody hands
''Was he run ip?'
''No; I he'd the nippers on him till
Sleuth and Tracem got him handcuffed,
when"
what then? Quickr-
''When he convinced us that he had
been carrying a fve-cent soup-bone
home to his grandmother, and that's
how the blood got on his hands"
ANY more arrests?'
Eyes, sir-just as we were measuring
the chimney to determine if the MUIR
derer could have escaped that way we
noticed boy who wore white muslin
shirt"
''And You arrested him.
Certainly, The corpse also had on
white muslin shirt. and here was a
cIew. sure enough We all three put
the nippers on him until he could be
handcuffed-"
''What was his age?'
''He was all of seven years old"
Where is he now?"
''Oh, he proved to be the grandson of
the murdered man, and we felt justi-
fed in letting him off, though the
lieutenant gave him a sharp lecture"
lis that ALP
''That is as far as we have got with
the ease. captain, though we think we
can establish that street car passed
the house some time in the night; a
milk wagon passed next morning, and
the wind was blowing from the north
west at the time
Chief - Gentlemen, you are doing
splendidly; such conduct will add Ius-
ter to our record for efficiency. Now
it is fairly established that the man
was killed-though this will be verified
by an autopsy by the police surgeon; it
is fairly certain that he was killed at
home, and that he was not killed be-
fore coming home: with the measure
ments of the woodshetl door, the direc-
ton of the wind, the milkman incident
and the two suspicious arrests there
ought to be no difficulty in running
the perpetrators to earth, though one
important elew may have escaped you.
You should have noted whether, the
bricks of the pavement showed signs of
having been recently trampled upon.
l am proud of your success, gentlemen,
and you will doubtless soon receive pro
Acknowledgement Plain Dealer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
Another Way Of Stating 1t.

She-Don't you think I'm an awful
bother?
He enthusiastically my dear!
think you'd make simply ideal wife!
Puck
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
a FATAL PAY DAY.
Two Miners Drowned the Result OF
Payday Spree.

Payday Spree.
MCKEEEsFoRT, Pa. July 2s.-David
o. Davis and Uriah Wall. brothers-in-
law, both miners at Dravosburg. re-
ceived their pay Tuesday evening and
later visited several saloons. Tuesday
night they started home in skiff on
the Monongahela river. SiEce that
time they have been missing. Yester-
day searching party found the body
of Davis floating in the river The
body of Wall has not yet been found.
Both men leave large families
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
,yuSti6ahle.

Judge-Why did you assault the man?
Prisoner-He called me bad name,
sir.
Judge-What did he call you?
Prisoner-Well, yer honor, he said ]
was worse than a New York police-cap-
tain. an nailed 'im.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
The Greatest Medical Discovery
of the Age.
KENNEDY'S
MEDICAL DISCOVERY.

UUnRLD kENHCvIs VI nUAoUnis MASSss
Has discovered in one of our common
pasture weeds remedy that cures every
kind of Humor, from the worst Scrofula
down to common Pmple.
He has tried it in over eleven hundred
cases., and never failed except in two cases
doth thunder humor). He has now in his
possession over two hundred certificates
of its value, all within. twenty miles Of
Boston. Send postal card for book.
A benefit is always experienced from,ti,e
first bottle, and perfect cure is warranted
when the right quantity is taken:
When the lungs are affected it causes
shooting pains, like needles passing
through them; the same with the Liver or
Bowels. This is caused by the ducts: be-
week after taking it. Read the label.
If the stomach is foul or bilious it will
cause squeamish feelings at first.
No change of diet ever necessary. Eat
the best you can get, and enough of it.
Dose, one tablespoonful in water at bed
time. Sold by all Druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
A Natural Error.

n
Two Pittsburghers-w talking ada Y
or two ago, when a third, who had
overheard part of the conversation,
stepped nearer and said:
Il beg your pardon, gentlemen, but
would you tell me what actor you were
speaking of? 1 belong to the theatrical
profession myself. l believe you said
the gentleman you were abiding to
was dead"
1--WE were not speaking of an actor"
replied one of them. 1--WE were talk
ing of the death of Muley Hassan.
sultan of Morocco. What made you
think we were speaking of an actor?''
Il beg thousand pardons! My mis-
take, gentlemen. 1 caught something
as to his having two thousand wives.
and I thought of course he must be
either a Mormon or an actor. Pitts
burgh acknowledgement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
A Wise Advancement.


Boy-1t's awful lucky we have our
examinations for promotion now, in
stead of in the fall, when school opens.
Father-Why?
Boy-'Cause when school begins, in
the fall we none of us ever know any
thing. News.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Death of Albert Pett

large circle of acquaintances in St.
Paul and the Northwest will be sad
dened at the news of the death OF
Albert Pett, which occurred at Man
chester, Iowa, on Thursday In the
early days of st. Paul Mr. Pest was en-
gagged in the drug business as
a member of Moves, PETIT & Co., now
Moves Bros. & Cutler He was also in
business at other Northwestern points,
and Recently has been senior member
of the firm of Albert Pett & Son at
Winona, Mr.. and Mrs. Pett residing
with their daughter NJ rs Harry Clarke.
Mr.. Pett has been travelling for leading
Eastern drug houses for many yeal s,
and was away on a trip when over
taken by an attack of pneumonia The
last news was that he was improving,
and the final summons was quite
sudden
Mr.. Pett was man Of more than or
dinary ability and force of character
He was Of genial jovial disposition and
was always a welcome visitor at any
business house or private home He
was of English p8rentage, sixty four
years of age. The funeral will be held
to-day at Winona-H. Paul (Mjnn. J
Pioneer Press, March 4.
Mr. Pett was resident here as early
as 1S47, being employed in the drug
store of VIC. Fountain at that time In
after years he was a member of the
drug firm of Sprague q Pett. At the dis
solution of the firm Mr.. Pett removed
to Minnesota
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
High School PRINCIPALS.

The principals of the high schools of
the county met at the Office of County
Superintendent F. S. Hyer, in this
city, last Thursday. Those present
were Profs. D. L. Kinney, of Fort At
kinson; A. B. West, of Lake Mills
Isaac Peterson, of this city. Prof.
Adams, of Waterloo, was unable to be
present On account of his school being
IN session. 1t was decided to organize
County High School association, the
principals and assistant principals of
the high schools being eligible for
membership. Such an association
ought to be of benefit to the schools of
the county, y,-B0nner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
Why Democrats Rejoice.
Editor of The Sentinel.

To the Editor of The Sentinel.
JUNEAU, March 4.-The Democratic
party has now been in power for one
full year and the people have had an
opportunity to judge of our success.
AS an old line Democrat whose recol-
lection reaches back to the administra-
ton Of the gallant Pierce, and that of
the grand old war horse, the revered
and hOnOred Buchanan, [ feel like
cOngratulating the country that we
have great statesman once more at
the head of affairs and that the friends
of the constitution are again in the
saddle. [ was talking with some of the
old liners only yesterday about the diff
ference between such a statesman as
Cleveland and the Republican presi-
dents who preceded him, and we all
concluded that the country ought to be
truly thankful that we have got back
again to the good old times. and that
we have great and good man in the
White house, who knows what the
people want and who can be relied on
to carry out our principles. Ifanyone
is so narrow minded and unreasonable
as to complain of the present adminis-
OA"OAOAA, I1IuoC say CAIcIU 1O1 OhS, nave
no use for him.
When our eloquent senator was here
in this county he told US the manufact-
urers were making too much money,
were getting rich too fast; that what
we wanted and needed was change;
that when the Democratic party should
be placed in possession of the govern
ment the manufacturers would not
have so jolly time; that the laboring
men would have their innings, and re-
ceive just and satisfactory measure
of compensation (guerdon he called it,
for their toll.
Now I ask you, as a candid repre-
sentative Of the opposition party, if
these prophetic words of our eloquent
senator in regard to the manufacture
ers have not been realized?
IF we can have three years more of
Cleveland and Democratic rule shall
we not be able to rejoice together and
thank our stars that the days of the
robber barons are ended? Excuse my
enthusiasm, but somehow when [ get
to thinking what a blessing it is to get
back to old the Democraticitimes sort
of lose my head. Yours for the right,
OLD LINE DEMOCRAT.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
A WOMAN'S ESCAPE

And How She Was Rescued From a Life
ofTorture.
There is nothing worse for a woman
than to suffer from trouble peculiar to
her sex. This is what Mrs. Nellie Clark,
of North Judson, Starke county, Ind,
has to say:
81 had been suffering of female
trouble for years. Had consulted
many physicians in our vicinity with
out any good results. [ was recon-
mended by friend of mine to the
eminent physician, Dr. Turbin. and
without any solicitation, gratefully give
my testimony and [ can only say that
my husband and myself are very much
pleased with the improvement [ have
made while IN his care. Sincere graft
tude wells up from our hearts to the doc
tor W hose skilled medical treatment has
brought such happy results. I cheer
fully recommend him to all who suf-
fer. | feel that he is a friend of suffer-
ing humanity, and the better I feel.
the more | bless the day that [ met
him. | am SO glad that we have
Doctor Turbin, one physician among
many. What suffering humanity and
the community at large needs is more
such men and skilled physicians as him
self Thanks be to him for giving me
a new lease of life and saving me from
that awful place, far worse than the
grave, the insane asylum. | shudder
even now when [ think of what might
have been had it not been for him
Any Of my sisters who suffer the same
as have, and wish to enquire as to
the truthfulness of this statement, [
would cheerfully answer any enquiry
they may make"
Words like the above speak for
themselves. If you are suffering do not
despair, but call on the eminent ply
slclan who merits all the praise which
MS thankful patients have bestowed
upon him.
DR., Turbin will be in Watertown.
March Is, at Commercial hotel, or write
to him at 1856 Vincennes avenue, Chi
cagO, Ill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-03-07
The County Fair.

The Executive committee of the
county fair met at the county clerk s
office in this city last Friday. Those
present were: John Whittet, of Sum
ner; II. G. Christians, of Johnson
Creek; D. S. Damuth, of Fort Atkin-
son; R. J. Washburn, of Palmyra
Gilbert Rutherford. of Oakland; E.
Stoppenbach, F. P. Kispert and O. F.
Roessler, of Jefferson.
The following appointments we're
made: j. II. Winterling, of Jefferson,
marshal; superintendent horse depart
ment, David Gardner, of Milford; cattle,
viii Widman, of Oakland; sheep and
swine, VIM. Ziebell, of Aztalan; farm
implements and poultry, S. G. Kump,
Oakland; farm products, Geo. Maurer,
Helenville; household fabrics, E. J..
Hooper. Palmyra.
The speed program, as adopted, is as
follows:
Wednesday-3:30 trotting and pac-
ing, purse S125; 2:25 trotting, purse
$3.50.
Thursday-Free-for-all running race,
purse $3.50; 2:4S trotting, purse 5000
Friday-Running race confined to
Jefferson county, purse $50; 800 trot-
ting, purse 5000; 2;26 trotting and
pacing, purse $3.50.
The premium list was thoroughly re-
ylsed, and in most cases where changes
were made the amount was increased. =.
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