Iron County register., 1894-03-29

Surplus fund ............ .......... 7o7 ,6l4
taxes naid .>.0 e'...' e16, ,s5l
National bank notes issued ......... 1,029 so
Less amount on hand nd..,. 5,072
Amount outstanding ................ 1 1,oa4 ,797
Dine other national hanks - 8 $50
Due to state banks and bankers...... 79,2so
Dividends unpaid d.. ..---...- 'oOf '
Individual deposits. Observation-Disclosures. 6,761 ,9l6
Notes and bills rediscounted. ..-.--.. l61 ,s9i
Bills payable ....... 113 900
Liabilities other than those above
stated ........................ 5000
Average reserve held. 3s 81 per cent
From Washington.
NEW POSTMAsTERS.
Levick Mill. Randolph county, E. c. Sharpe
vice G. G. LevicE, removed.
Star Ridge. Polk county ). ). UmphenOur,
vice c. j. Ashworth. resigned.
Hancock, Pulaski county, Jabez Goodman,
vice w. T. Dickson, removed.
Oronego. Jasper county, w. G. RoutZong, vice
c. w. Goble, resigned.
Roark, Barry county, G. w. Roark vice L.
Applega te, resigned.
Gates, Greene county. r. F. Owen vice Mary
Craig, resigned.
Hardin, Ray county L. V. Grove, vice J. C.
Conner, resigned.
Gray Summit, Franklin county, julius Humid
hansen: vice II. E. Ries, resigned
Hazelton, Texas county, Elizabeth Hardester,
vice +. j. Miles, resigned.
Ramsey, Miller county, J. w. Burton, vice j..
NJ Clark. removed.
Ion. Greene county, Oliver H Scott, post
master.
Rock, Vernon county, Samuel Y. Regan, post
master.
Ursa, Wayne county Edwin R. Wall, post
master.
Row at the State University.
The students of the Missouri state
university, Columbia. held mass-meet-
ing the other day.
1t was to protest against the resignation OF
DR.. Paul Schweitzer from the chair of chemis.
try, which took place at the recent meeting OF
the board OF curators. The students have been
in open revolt against the action of President
r. H. Jesse. who they claim is responsible for
the resignation of Dr. Schweitzer. At the
recent meeting OF the curators 4 petition
signed by 500 students requesting inveS-
tigation of the conduct of President Jesse
was handed in The petition OwaS laid
aside by the curator. and no definite action
was taken by them. number of professors
sanctioned the action of the students in send
Ing in the petition. and agr eed to support them
in their cause. The faculty has split on the
question in regard to President Jesse The
students discussed the resignation of DR..
SchweitZer and resolutions expressing their
regret at his retirement were passed. The al
legged responsibility of President Jesse there
for was also discussed and condemned. a
number of the professors presentand
sanctioned the proceeding.
A Daylight Robbery.
Burnett's jewelry store in st. Joseph
was the scene of a bold daylight rob-
berry the other day.
Two men entered the store and one of them
asked to look at some rings. while the other
thought he would like d pair of cuff buttons
The jewelry called for was set on the show
case and the men made examinations. as If
they intended TO buy. Among the rings shown
was one with diamond valued at Sl75 while
the others were cheaper Finally the pretended
customers said they would not buy and
started to walk cut of the store. 1t was OBJ
y-n6 hot nr,nn nr hp6 fI,n vi, in
his mouth while his companion had pair of
cuff buttons. Simon Burnett. q member of the
firm, gave chase and grappledwth one of the
men. while an emp:oye from the store went in
search of policeman Mr. Burnett however,
had to let go when he was knocked down and
knife drawn on him. The police later on
captured one of the robbers On Charles street,
near Fifth. When taken to the station he gave
the name of Pat OBrien His companion was
still at large, with the stolen jewelry in his
possession.
A Popular Pastor Remembered.
Rev. DR.. c. p. Marsden, who has been
pastor of the Union NJ. f. church in ST.
Louis for five years, held his last prayer
meeting there the other evening.
The chapel was crowded with members of the
church and their friends When the services
were about half over Hon. F. G.. Niedringhaus
arose and addressed the pastor on behalf of the
congregation. He regretted that the kindly rea-
tions that had existed between pastor and peo-
plefor many years must be severed. At
the conclusion of Mr.. Niedringhaus' remarks a
little boy, bearing tray containing forty-five
$50 gold pieces stepped forward and presente
them to DR. Marsden DR.. Marsden was effected
and responded in a feeling manner. The entire
sum was contributed by the congregation. Dr.
Marsdeu will begin his duties as pastor of the
First NJ E. church, New Haven, Conn April 2
On the evening before the sewing soci ETY.
presented Mrs. Marsden with beautiful outfit
of table linen
African NJ. e. Conference.
The eighth annual conference of the
African Methodist Episcopal church of
central Missouri was held at Tay1ors s
Chapel, Sedalia, Bishop Merrill, of Chi
cago, presiding. More than 100 minis
ters and a number of 1aymen were in
attendance.
One Way to Get Rich.
A St Louis woman borrowed SIS from
a local shylock few years ago She
said she has paid s215 in interest and
charges and still owes the original
amount, and shylock wants his pound
of flesh"
There Was Shifting About.
The Methodist ministers of ST. Louis
"ClC SlllllCu dIOuuSt tllc LcUduOA
conference. But ability still holds
sway in the big" churches.
Takes Big Jump.
Rev. c. P. Masden, of the Union M.
E. church. st. Louis, has been trans
ferred to Connecticut, and will go to a
church in New Haven.
why He Shot Himself.
Harry Madden, of Edinburg, Grundy
county, shot himself because his IA
ther would not let him attend a thea
ter. He will recover.
From the Frying-Pan Into the Fire.
A st. Louis female shoplifter has
plunged herself into more trouble bv
trying to bribe the Judge of the Grim
inal court.
Supposed Case of SMALLPOX.
A supposed case of smallpox has de-
veloped on farm near Maryville. The
place was quarantined before exposure
was possible.
Bitten by Rabid Dogs.
Courtney Kelso, aged ii, was bitten
by mad-dog at Rich Hill; also a son
of Chas. Ferguson, farmer, was Bit
ten.