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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

FOREST fires of an unusually de-
structive character have ragged recently
in many localities IN Wisconsin and
other states. On the 2sth the town of
Phillips. Wis, was swept by cyclones
of flame from the burning marshes and
woods, and of the 500 buildings in the
place all but thirty-seven were de-
stroyed. entailing loss of nearly ST.
100000 and resulting in the death of at
least sixteen human beings, with a
probability of many more being added
to the list when all the facts are
known.
SrPT. CAMPBELL OF the Burlington,
whose division extends through Ne
braska, declared, on the 2Sth, that it
will be necessary to ship corn into
many counties of that state this year
in order that the farmers may live
through the season. Hundreds of square
miles of the fineSt-looking corn hangs
dry and lifeless on account of the
drought. Reports from the lines of
the Union Pacific. Rock Island. Mis-
souri, Pacific and Santa Fee railroads
are of the same tenor.
THE representatives of the Hawaiian
royalists. en- route to Washington to
endeavor to induce the United States
government to refuse to recognize the
new Hawaiian republic. arrived in
Chicago. on the Goth, too late to take
the evening train for Washington. and
remained over for one day. While an
ticipating a respectful hearing they
were not Oversanguine of the success
of their mission.
ANDREW CARNEGIE. in an interview
published in the London Engineering
Review. on the 2sth, is quoted as say
ing that he does not think that the
United States now requires protection,
which he claims is of little use for
revenue purposes, since manufactured
imports have fallen so low.
THE statement of the associated banks
of New York city for the week ended
the 2sth shows the following changes:
Reserve. decrease. s.. 2O9. SIS; loans. de-
crease. s1.IO9.O0O: specie. decrease
S4ol 800: legal tenders. decrease. 81. O7s-
400: deposits, decrease, Sj,0el. 200; circu-
! la.ion. decrease. S1G9.Gn0.
MAYOR BLEE of Cleveland O.. Z
| large owner in western railroads. fell
| down fight of stairs at the Coleman
house, Asbury Park, n. j., on the 2sth,
and broke his arm.
VIcE-PREsIDENT STEVENSON left his
home in bloomington. ILL.,, on the 2sth.
for Washington. He had been home
about a week.
THE French senate and chamber O,
deputies were formally prorogued on
| the 2sth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
FEDERAL TROOPS

Promptly Respond to q Call From Lat
Vegas, n. N. and Put an. End to = Bloody
Conflict, But Not Until After Two Mex
leans Bite the nnst-Race Prejudice and
a Conflict of Authority Responsible fol
the Outbreak.
LAS VEGAS, N. NJ, July 2s.-Two
MeXicans dead. several others wounded
and two Americans in custody of United
States troops stationed at this place, is
| the result of what might have been a
much bloodier riot but for the presence
of mind of City Marshal Clay in calling
| out the troops SO promptly. The oc
currence is the outcome Of the lynch
ing which took place here about four
months ago, and which the officers
have since been trying to clear
up. Some days ago the sheriff
obtained information which tended
to show that one of the
lynching party was Jose Gallegos, a
noted outlaw, and warrant for his ar
rest was placed in the hands of William
Green, of old Las Vegas. Green was
accompanied by Mexican, and on
Wednesday evening the two men came
upon Gallegos in a secluded spot. Gal
legos took refuge behind a large tree
and drew his weapon in defense, but
On account of the trigger catching he
was too late in getting the drop on
| Green, who fred upon and wounded
him so badly that his death ensued
Thursday.
The incident aroused the Mexican
people in the old town for revenge,
and Thursday night several of them.
a Wit Mt (NraQn
house on Bridge street, and were met
by Ely Green, a brother of William.
While he was parleying with the Off
GERS his brother entered and was i'm
mediately fred upon by one of the
belligerent parties. This was the
signal for general fusillade in which
the Green brothers poured lead from
their Winchesters into the crowd with
deadly effect. When the crowd re-
treated it was found that Juan San
ioval was dead and several were seri-
ously wounded.
The sheriff then made his appear
ance and demanded that the Greens
surrender, which they refused to do,
fearing foul play at the hands of the
Mexicans. City Marshal Clay COM
call United States troops stationed at
East Las Vegas, and the call was re-
sponded to in double-quick time by
Lieut.. Crawford and detachment of
the Tenth infantry. With fixed bayo-
nets they surrounded the besieged
house, and, after spirited consulta-
ton with the Greens, now heavily
armed, the agreement was arrived at
to take the Green brothers to military
headquarters until safety could be as
sured. They are now being closely and
heavily guarded, and the governor has
been telegra pied for.
While this distur bance was going on
the Mexicans secured the Mexican who
was with the Greens when the shoot
ing of Gallegos was done, and dragged
him to jail in the old town. The COM
mand1ng officer demanded the posses
sion of him also, but was refused by
the sheriff and his posse, at which
Lieut.. Crawford told them he would
hold the sheriff responsible for the
safety and delivery of the Mexican to
him in the morning. Excitement is at
fever heat. and 1t is not improba bic
that lynching or another violent out
break NAV occur
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

A DISPATCH from Shanghai, of date
the Goth. says: War has been de-
clared between Japan and China. The
japanese have seized the king OF
Corea. Most of the Chinese troops in
Corea are coolies armed with bows and
arrows. The japanese troops have
prevented several Chinese troop ships
from landing, and it is reported that
the japanese artillery has sunk sew
eral of them"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE steamer MIRANDA, carrying to
Greenland the Cook Arctic expedition,
consisting of fifty-four persons, pro-
fessors, scientists, university students
and others, for the purpose of explor-
ing West Greenland, which left st.
Johns, n. F., on the 18th, returned on
the cath disabled, having collided with
an iceberg at the entrance to the
Straits of Belle Isle. 1t was expected
that the necessary repairs would be
made and that the boat would put
north again in about ten DAVIS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
A WABASH COLLISION.
The Result of a Curious COMMUNICATIVE
Lives Lost.

Lives Lost.
LAFAYETTE, Ind, July ga col
lision occurred on the Wabash railroad
of this city, at midnight. and two men
were killed, several others being slight
iy injured. Freight train No. 81, with
Engineer Clark, of Saginaw, Mich.
pulled out of the city on time, west
bound. At Wea he noticed that his
train had broken in two. He side
tracked the front end at Wea and
started back after the rear end.
An eccentric in the engine broke and
he could not go back. A brakeman
was sent to West Point to telegraph
word to Lafayette that the engine was
disabled and could not be moved. After
he had gone Clark repaired his engine
and started back after the lost cars, the
operator at West Point telegraphed the
brakeman's message to Bird and the dis
patcher sent out the next freight train
No. 81. This train picked up the lost
section and ran ahead, understanding
that the other engine was dead at
Wea. The two engines met at a curve
near Wea and the crash was terrible.
Clark, his fireman, j. j. Brown, a
brakeman. John Donuhue, of Andrews,
Ind, jumped, but it was too late.
The first and last named were caught
and fatally injured, both dying
after having been brought to this
city on the passenger train. All the
other trainmen jumped and escaped
with slight injuries. Both engines
were badly damaged and few cars
were smashed. Clark's engine was re-
versed before he leaped and it tore
back over the track or miles before
it's fires were exhausted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.
Two Chillicothe uIl.) Strikers Sentenced
by Judge GrOsscup.

CHICAGO. July 2s.-Richard Lawrence
and Edward Rhodes. two strikers from
Chillicothe, Ill, were found guilty of
contempt by Judge Grosscup, of the
United States circuit court, and were
sentenced to forty days imprisonment
each. Lawrence is to be sent to the
Jail in McHenry county and Rhodes
goes to Mercer. Bert Cornell and Peter
Dowd, two other prominent strikers
from Chillicothe, were discharged for
lack of evidence
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE commissioner of labor. eX-officio
chairman of the strike commission ap-
pointed by the president, called a meet
ing of the commission for organization.
conference and preliminary work at
the department of labor, in Washing
ton ON the Goth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE well-known Russian author and
publicist. Nikolai NJ. Yadrentsef, who
was for many years owner and editor
of the Eastern Review, of st. Peters
burg. and who was regarded as one of
the best-informed men in the world
with regard to the history, archaeology
and anthropology of Asiatic Russia,
died suddenly on June 10, at Barnaud,
Siberia
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

RICHARD LAWRENCE and Edward
Rhodes, two strikers from Chillicothe,
ILL.,. were found guilty of contempt by
Judge Grosscup, in the United States
circuit court at Chicago, on the 27th.
and sentenced to forty days imprison-
ment each.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE final splice of the new Anglo
American Telegraph Co.'S new cable
was made, on the Goth. at II a. NJ,
Greenwich time. off Hearts Content,
n. F.. and the laying of the largest
cable across the Atlantic was success
fully completed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE senate committee on territories
ordered favorable report. on the 25th,
on the admission into the Union of the
territories of Arizona and New Mex
leo. The bill is drawn on the same
lines as that followed in the bill for
the admission of Utah
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

QUEEN VICTORIA will witness the
match race between the Britannia and
the Vigilant over the queens course
off the Isle of Wight, on August 4.
The prince of Wales will himself sail
the britannia, and the duke of York
will also be on board.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
RESUMPTION AT PULLMAN.
Next Monday the Start Will Be Made and
the Troops Recalled.

CHICAGO, July 2s.-Mayor Hopkins
said to-day that if the Pullman works
are not started within the next few
DAYS he will withdraw the militia. The
mavor informed Vice-President Wickes
of the Pullman company of his decision
and the latter will decide at once on
date for resuming work. 1t is thought
that the works will be started next
Monday and that the troops will be
withdrawn the middle of next week if
no disturbances occur.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE president sent a message TO con-
gress. on the cath, stating that Queen
Lilioukalani had earnestly requested
the United States not to recognize the
republic of Hawaii, and that Minister
Willis had informed Mr.. Parker. the
queens last minister of foreign affairs,
that he thought the senate resolution
not to interfere was the final action of
that body.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

Gov. MCKINLEY of Ohio. ex-Gov. Mer-
Ram, of Minnesota. and eX-Gov. Rus
sci A. Alger, of Michigan, were, on the
oath, all guests of NJ. y. Hanna, at
Cleveland. o.. but it is claimed there was
no political significance attached to the
rnae<inor
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

CHICO, the human gorilla, attached
to Barnum & Bailey's circus, died at
the fair grounds in Dayton. o.. shortly
after the performance on the night of
the Goth. Mr.. Bailey had recently re-
fused an offer of $4,000 for Chico.
The body was embalmed like any hu-
man and sent to New York.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

AN attempt to start the street cars in
Youngstown. o.. on the 25th, after &
ten days tie-up resulted in riotous
demonstrations and severe conflicts be-
tween mobs and the police. Great ex-
citement prevailed all over the city.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE American yacht Vigilant won,
on the oath. in her twelfth 50-mile race
with the prince of Wales yacht Britain
mia. The advantage was with the win
ming boat from the start.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

CHOLERA is rapidly spreading in Ga
icia, especially in the western district
of Cracow and in the eastern districts
near the Russian frontier Traffic
across the frontier has been prohibited.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

TIE executive committee of the
Knights OF Labor Will send campaign
literature and speakers into the dis
tricts of Reed. of Maine. and Bailey, of
Texas, and others whom they believe
to be unfriendly to the cause of abor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE province of Guadalajara. Spain.
has been visited by fierce hurricanes
accompanied by heavy rains and hail
storms. The river Segre overfiowed
its banks and destroyed what little
was left of the vineyards after the pas
sage of the storms. Many villages in
the province were inundated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

A LARGE steamer collided with ferry
boat near Grondo, Russia, on the 26th,
sinking the latter. Fourteen of the
ferry boats passengers We're drowned,
and eleven We're fatally in ured by be-
ing crushed when the boats came to-
ret her
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

The populist congressional conven-
ton, which was held at Hutchinson,
Kas., on the 25th, renominated Hon.
jeremiah Simpson by reclamation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

Meeting of the Strike Commission Called.
WASHINGTON, July 2s.-The commits
sioner of labor, ex-officio chairman OF
the strike commission appointed by the
president, has called meeting OF the
commission for organization, confer
ence and preliminary work to be held
at the department of labor. this city,
Monday next at 10 o'clock a. m. 1t is
Mr.. Wright's desire to have the COM
mission organize and get down to solid
work without delay.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE fourth session of the seventh
parliament of the dominion of Canada
was prorogued, on the 23d. by his ex-
cellency the governor general.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

MRS LELAND STANFORD has notified
the government of her rejection of it's
claim of s15,OOO,OO against the estate
of the late Senator Stanford
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

THE failures in the United States for
the week ended on the 27th were 24o,
against $50 for the corresponding week
of last year. In Canada the failures
numbered 80, against % for the same
period last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

1T was announced, on the oath, that
the engagement of the czarowitz to
Princess Alix OF Hesse had been broken
off.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

The New York republican state COM
mlttee has decided to hold the state
convention at Saratoga, September 1e
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
On Two had Charges.

W. E. Setser, wanted at Webb City
for alleged burglary and horse steal
ing, was arrested few days ago at
Moberly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
In the Clover Counties.

The second crop of clover is reported
doing well in Johnson. Cass, Clinton
and Jackson counties. and much seed
will be saved.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
Swallowed Strychnine.

John II. Ruedinger, a well-to-do
farmer. aged -, at Little Berger, Gas
conade county, committed suicide by
taking strychnine: temporary insanity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
PopuIist Nominee for Congress.

The peoples party, in convention at
Harrisonville. nominated Rev. =. e.
Francisco as candidate for congress for
the Sixth congressional district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

Richard G. kerley, ex-cashier OF the
local freight Office OF the Missouri Pa
cific il St. Louis. was arrested few
days ago under charge of embezziing
$1,000, and jailed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
Burglar and Policeman.

Patrolman David Bernberg, of st. 10
seph. was at his home asleep the other
afternoon, when he was awakened by
the presence OF q burglar in the room.
The officer was lying on the bed, part
~ dressed, and when awakened he
made for the burglar. The latter was
OF powerful build and gave the police
man hard battle. Finally he broke
away and escaped from the house, be-
ing followed by the officer, who fired
several shots, winging the burglar and
bringing him to halt. His wound
was not serious. The burglar was
armed with revolver and knife.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

The amphitheater. judges stand and
grand stand at the Hannibal fair
grounds We're destroyed by FIRE; incen-
GiarisIn suspected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

Prof. j. n. Hooper. the principal and
founder of Hooper institute. at Clarks-
burg. Moniteau county, died the other
day of typhoid fever.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

Receiver Thomas F. Mitchum took
charge of the Sedalia. Warsaw &
Southwestern railroad the other day.
For the present there will not be any
changes in the working force Of the
road.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02
Used a Revolver.

DIR. S. G. Weller, of Gentry county,
committed suicide a few days ago by
shooting with revolver. Dependency
and failing health the cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-08-02

Sixty Business Houses and Several DWELL
ings In Belle PLANE Ia. Destroyed.
BELLE PLANE. Ia, July 29.-The cry
of fire was heard throughout the town
late yesterday afternoon. The citizens
soon had the fire apparatus out, but
owing to the engines steaming slowly
the flames, which had started in the
roof of livery stable and were famed
by strong west wind, had leaped
across the street to the business part
of the city. and were soon beyond the.
control of the firemen.
1t was impossible to stop the spread
of the flames with the apparatus at
hand and sixty buildings were burned.
kilograms were hurridly sent to Cedar
Rapids and Tama, but by o'clock the,
entire business portion of the town
was in ashes.
In all over sixty buildings and bust.
ness concerns were burned out, with q
loss of s450, 900. with $3.50, 900 insurance.
Several dwellings and their contents
were also destroyed. The Burley
house is the only hotel left standing,
and it was saved only by a fortunate.
change of the wind. So far as known.
no one was killed and but few injured.
This is a severe blow to Bella Plainc,
and it is a grave question whether It
will ever be rebuilt completeir.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11

Mrs. Brown and three friends are en-
Toying their recently completed home
on the beach, which they have named
-"Winiumayrie."
Judge w. B. Stansbury, OF the rep
ortorial staff Of the Times Democrat,
was a visitor to this place on Sunday.
Mr.. J. A. Carter, connected with
the firm OF Chas. Mohr & Son, drug
gists, Mobile, Ala, accompanied by
his wife. came over on the excursion
from that place last Sunday.
Our Mayor ID. ID. Cowan is teaching
the young ideas how to shoot at Fruit
land.
Capt. and Mrs. Silas Weeks, Of New
Orleans, parents OF Mrs. J. NJ. Boyd
of this place, are in town.
Mr.. Noah Wells Longshore, a prom
lncnt real estate dealer of New Orlc
ans, and owner OF real estate here
was Il visitor last week.
Misses Lizzie Wiggint0n, Susi
Vaughan, Gertie Lyons, Mrs. ID
Bragg. Mrs. J. NJ. Boyd, Mrs. Geo. "
O'Neill and Messrs. Ross Switzer an
: NJ. G. Vaughan, IT., attended the pi'
mic at Gautier's last Friday.
:. The Ladies of the Episcopal churc
- are grateful for the response to the
appeal for help. and are under Oblig
tions TO Eve up to Date" Of Il
' Times Democrat for her appeal
. their behalf, as through her inst
! mentality Mrs. John Maginnis,
New Orleans. generously contribute
: $50, thus enabling them to take
the second note due on the church.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1894-05-11
Water for the ExtisgulShnent Of Fires

Water for the Extisgusxnnens sa slrcs'
Editor Democrat-star.
The above question is n of vital
Importance to Scranton-both as to
| her present and future inhabitants.
While we have Il very energetic IRE
company, it is almost u~selcss-not.f for
the want Of good and true men to OPP
crate it-but OF account Of the water
supply. 1t Is no fun for ~ tlrcmcn
Tor the inhabitant Of a house that is
on tirc) to run here and then there in
search of a well from which to get a
supply OF water; and when the well is
found, how long does it take to empty
it? and then the fire has uninterfupt-
ed sway.
The remedy for this awful condi-
ton of affairs lies with u citizens
the humble as well as the wealthy
and if each and every one will do their
part, this evil will 500 and easily be
remedied.
The writer can see no good reason
why Scranton could not have an
abundant supply of water for the ex-
tinguishment Of fires, and get it much
cheaper than most places.
Tue plan suggested for securing
such a water supply, is as follows /:
Let our town authorities. in cOnncc-
tlon with "a committee of citizens, In.
, vestigate as to the cost of an iron
/, tanR say 80, IS or 100 feet high, cir
conference In proportion I. height,
a stationary engine to fill same, pipe,
plugs, etc. The water supply to fiji
tank to be taken from PascagOula
river. 1t Is easy to see that by this
I means it would only be necessary to
employ an engineer when the tank
. needed filling.
IL The writer believes that a tank IS
!. or 100 feet in height would give vol
: ume pressure sufficient to throw a
stream OF water on the roof Of our
highest building.
The consideration OF a plan OF this
kind needs no recommendation, com.
Ing, as 1t does, on the heels Of our last
!. two fires. W
y 1fScranton had this, or some other
h system, for. the extinguishmcnt OF
fires, u would prove Of Understandable
benefit to her.
We imagine that ~ insurance
agents would take a deep interest In
Tits matter, for, while II would great
- ~ reduce rates, it would treble the
To business In their line.
lie A system On the order OF the ON
,p proposed Is now in successful opera
Z tion in the city of Pensacola, Fla.
y, and 1t may prove a good idea for TIT
proper committee TO write to the au
~ ~ thoritics of that city for information
Id In regard to same. :,
i" W. all know how helpless We are u
is, case Of fire: and it Is a great drawback
m to our pretty little town so. Will
FL these few words. we leave the matte
r. with our town authorities and citizen
WATER.