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Iron County register., 1897-12-09
FLAMES IN a FURY.

An Immense Amount of Valuable Prop,
erty Destroyed, with Peril co a Great
Many Lives-The Paper House of the +.
o. Sawyer Company. with Its Costly
Stock of Paper Quilted In Thirty Minutes
Other Losses.
ST. LOUIS, Dec. 2.-Fire of unknown
origin started in the big four-story
brick building occupied by the F. O.
Sawyer Paper Co., south west corner OF
Third and Locust streets, at S:3t
o'clock yesterday afternoon, and
within an hour the entire building
and contents were a mass of ruins.
The loss was from St25, 900 to $3.50, 900,
and the insurance was SIS, 900.
Over 100 persons, many of them girls,
were employed in the paper company's
building, and as they had short warn
ing of danger there were many mar.
row escapes. But everybody es
capped without serious injury.
The building of the Woodward &
Tiernan Printing Co., south on Third
street, was in danger, and there was a
wild panic among the 900 employees
Several hundred girls work in this
printing establishment, and at the
alarm of fire they became hysterical,
and it was some time before quiet was
restored.
The fire was one of the worst the fire
department has had to fight in many
day. The Sawyer company's building
was piled full of a general stock of pa.
per, which was quick to burn. The
fire started on the second floor, on
which was stored large quantity OF
tar paper that was eaten by the flames
as quickly as if it were oiled tinder.
In less than Is minutes after the fire
was discovered the flames had pierced
all the floors, and were darting out OF
the windows and shooting upward far
above the roof of the building. There
was much danger of the adjacent
buildings on both sides of Locust
and Third streets catching fire,
and men and women rushed helter.
skelter down stairways to reach the
street. Master James Rowe, IS years
old, who was on the sixth floor of the
Woodward & Tiernan building when
the cry of fire was given, went down
the long fire escape as quickly as a
coon down an elm tree. r. E. Fowler,
the insurance agent, was standing
across the street when he saw the first
smoke arise from the Sawyer building.
As his Office was in that building he
rushed over, and Just had time to
place his books in the safe and escape
before the flames darted through his
office. Thus the fire took the entire
neighbOrhood by surprise.
The value of the stock in the Sawyer
building is estimated at SIS, 900 to
S100, 900, on which was insurance ag
gregating $40, 900.
The building was valued at $50, 900,
and carried an insurance of $35, GOO.
There was also an insurance of 81, 500
on fixtures and So, 500 on rents. A con-
servative estimate places the total loss
at $l25, 900, with a total insurance of
SS4, 500.
There were many narrow escapes
from falling walls. The fire steamers
were this morning still playing water
upon the ruins.
Considerable damage was done to adj
jacent buildings not menti toned above.
1t is thought the fire originated by
an employe of the company going into
the tar paper room, on the second floor,
with candle, that the gas from tina
paper ignited and the fire resulted.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
UNDER INDICTMENT.
Serious Charges Against a Couple of Chi
cago OmcIaIs.


cago OmcIaIs.
CHICAGO, Dec. 4-Yesterday after
noon the grand jury voted to indict
Assessor Richard G. Cunning and
Clerk Benjamin Barnett, of the South
town.
Three true bills were voted against
Cunning. The charges against him,
upon which the bills were voted, are:
Malfeasance in Office, conspiracy and
soliciting bribe.
Two indictments were voted against
Clerk Barnett. He is charged with
malfeasance in Office and conspiracy.
The indictments charging the two
officials with malfeasance in Office are
based upon the refusal of Cunning and
Barnett to listen to protests of tax
payers while sitting as a board of re-
view. The alleged arbitrary manner
in which they are said to have ignored
all protests and the refusal to produce
their books or in any way to accede to
reasonable demand of the protesting
taxpayers constituted the basis of the
charge.
The alleged concerted action of As
SCISSOR Cunning and Clerk Barnett in
refusal to produce certain books and
documents constitute the grounds for
the conspiracy charge.
On what evidence the charge of So
liciting bribe is based is not yet en-
tirely clear. 1t was reported, how
ever, that a bribe of $3.50 was solicited
from Charles C. Blanden, secretary of
the company which owns a large
downtown building. Another story
was that the evidence upon which the
indictment was voted came from mem
bers of the firm of Lyon & Healy.
Some Of the evidence is said to be
strong, and other witnesses will be
calIad
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
A BAD BURNING.
The Worst Fire that Has Visited Lacrosse,
Wis, for Years.

The Worst Fire that Has Visited Lacrosse.
Wis.,, for Years.
LACROSSE, Wis, Dec. 5.-The worst
fire that has visited this city for years
occurred about midnight
OF the old 'Brick" Pomeroy block
and the Mcmillan opera house block,
only the tottering walls remain. The
lower floors of the burned buildings
were occupied by II. He'll & Son,
shoes; Aliens news depot, Lang
stad & Waters, musical instru-
ments; S. Bowlby, branch of w. w.
Kimball Co.; the Drummond Co., jewel
ers, and Miller Bros, morgue. The
second floor was taken up with Offices,
while on the third floor was the old
Mcmillan opera hall, used as the arm
ory for Company NJ of the national
guard. On this floor all the
stores of the company were
kept, and when the fire reached the
powder and shells, the explosion was
terrific. The loss can hardly be esti-
mated at this time, but will exceed
$500, 600. The greater part of this is
covered by insurance. Six firemen were
injured, three seriously.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
ANOTHER FAKE NAILED.
Joseph E. Blanther was in Atlanta, Gi
When Blanche Lamont was Killed.


Joseph E. Blanther was in Atlanta, Ga,
When Blanche Lamont was Killed.
ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 4.-Joseph E.
Blanther,- better known as Arthur P.
Forbes, who was manager and pro-
prietor of the Southern Purchasing
agency in Atlanta, and who recently
committed suicide in a county Jail in
Texas, was in Atlanta on the day when
the murder of Miss Blanche NJ. La
mont and Miss Minnie Williams oc-
Cured in San Francisco.
The books and records which were
in Forbes Office here have been con-
suited, and it is shown that between
April l and April IA, 1895, the time of
the two murders in San Francisco,
Forbes was here and doing business
with Kelly Brothers & Co., and other
firms.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
A DUTIFuL SON.
The President Hastens to the Bedside o.
His Stricken Mother.

The President Hastens to the Bedside or
His Stricken Mother.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-President Nc
Kin1ey left the city at 7:2O last night
over the Pennsylvania railroad to
hasten to the bedside of his sick
mother at Canton, where he will ar
rive to-day. With him went Judge
Day, assistant secretary of state, the
two occupying the Pullman car Davy
Crockett attached to the regular train.
The president had made hurried ar
rsnpements for his departure and dur
inr the afternoon disposed of large
voIume of business awaiting his at
teution. He reached the station, uuat-
teaded, a few minutes before the time
for the train to leave.
The presidents stay at Canton will
depend upon the condition in which he
finds his mother. If she improves he
will return to Washington in time for
tAeopening of congress and later go
again to Canton.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
NOVELTIES IN THE STORES.

Iridescent crystal shades for lamps.
Various plaitings of chiffon and Lace.
Celluloid baskets decorated with rib
bons.
Immense circular buckles of steel for
hats.
Glass jewelry boxes with a satin or
plush cushion top.
Velveteen waists, plain, dotted, plaid
ed and checked.
Ready-made scrolls of colored braid
edged with gold cord
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
DATH PENALTY FOR NATIVES.

3D. eciaon of the German Colonial Council
An Regard to the Penal Code.
BEsLIN, Dec. 3.-The colonial coun-
vi, al its meeting Wednesday, while
scussing the penal code, in addition
NOroving the proposition to extend
th penalty to natives of the
colonies for crimes in the case
Oh ~" there is a milder punishment
80 - &C. w, decided that the usual
capital YES. persons abetting and
-nc!.lnk sreto, and outragers OF
~ NuiI are punishable with
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
The Pursuit OF Happiness.

When the Declaration of Independence as.
serted mans right to this, it enunciated an
immortal truth. The bilious sufferer is on
the road to happiness when he begins to take
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the most eff
cacious regulator of the liver in existence.
Equally reliant is it in chills and fever, con.
trouble and nervousness. Use it regularly
and not at odd intervals.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
THE BOILER LET GO.
A New Department Store Building n
Pana, ILL.,, Badly Wrecked.

a New Department store building at
Pana, ILL.,, Badly Wrecked.
PANA, Ill, Dec. A terrific explo-
sion occurred in the mammoth new
Penwell department store building
Thursday. The boiler of the hot
water heating plant let go, causing
great damage. The heating plant was
completely wrecked, the entire east
end of the building blown out and a
large portion of the side walls
so badly damaged that they will
have to be reconstructed. The
large plate-glass front of the store 100
feet distant from the explosion, was
completely wrecked. A number of
workmen had narrow escapes from
death. The building, one of the largest
in central Illinois, was just nearing
completion, and would have been oc-
cupied by George V. Penwell & Sons
department store January 1. No insur-
ance of any kind.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
II moke. Cold Feet warm.

Shake into your under shoes Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t gives rest
and comfort, prevents that smarting SEN
sation and keeps your feet from perspiring.
Aliens FootEase makes cold feet warm.
After your feet perspire they usually feel
cold at this season. Ask your druggist or
shoe dealer to-day for 25c box of Aliens
Foot Ease and use it at once. Sample sent
Free. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, NY.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

One of the many private secretaries at the
aational capital is still new to his honors.
One day newspaper woman, full of busi-
ness, burst into the office of this secretary's
chief. The great man was out. Can you
tell me when he will be in?" she asked.
''Really," drawled the clerk, 81 haven't an
idea" "Well," said the newspaper woman,
as she turned to go, 81 must say you look
it tn-Washinpton Post.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
Hoods pile are the tavorite cathartic.


'cDo you take this woman for your law
fully welded wife?" asked the minister, or
words to that effect The young man, who
had eloped by tandem 20 miles over a dirt
road with the object of his hearts desire,
looked at the perspiring, dusty, red-faced'
limp haired object that stood alongside hm,
set his teeth firmly, clenched his hands and q
answered, in the voice of martyr: Il do.
-Indianauolis journal.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
FIRE AT MARIETTA, Q.

Fhe e. J. LobdeII Bicycle Rim Factory
Burned to the ground.
MARIETTA, o., Dec. 2.--The E. ].
Lobdell bicycle rim factory was burned
to the ground last night. Some de.
partments were running, and the men
Immediately turned on the factory
stream, but without avail. Large guam
titles of benzine and paint were saved
at great risk to the. firemen.
The storage. house and adjoining
dwellings were saved, but all else were
destroyed. The loss is $50, 900; insur>
ance, $4,000.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
The Cruiser BROOKLYN.

New YORK, Dec. 4-The cruiser
Brooklyn, although ready to leave the
New York dry dock, may be detained
until the new year by some slight
changes which are contemplated. The
years service which the cruiser has
seen has caused remarkably little wear
md tear.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
The RnIinr Inatinct.

Husband Crushing into the room)-
Come out, quick.
Wife-What's the matter?
'The house is on fire, and we will be
burned to death if we hesitate mo-
ment Run, run for your life!"
ayes; I'll be out in a minute. I've
got to tidy up the room little so that
it will look decent when the fremen
get Boston Transcript.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
ALBANIANs AGAINST TURKEY.
Revolt Suppressed and the Leader Ar.
rested.

Revolt Suppressed and the Leader ar.
rested.
CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 2.-According
to advjces from Turkish sources the re-
volt of the Albanians against Turkey,
at Diakova, northeast of Scutari, has
been suppressed, and Riga Bey, the
leader of the insurgents, has been ar
rested.
The foregoing is at variance with
the report on the same subject which
was cabled from Vienna last night,
which was to the effect that the in
surreCtion is increasing in seriousnesSl
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
Twenty Houses Destroyed by Fire.

ROME, Dec. A dispatch from
Cuneo, province of that name in Pied
mont, south of the Leopontine Alps,
saws that 90 houses in the village of
Roriera have been DESTROYED bY fire.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Consul OHara
has sent to the state department a
copy of the law of Nicaragua, passed
October 9, last, absolutely prohibiting
the immigration of Chinese. The Off
Ger who infringes on the law is sub
iected to q fine of from S25 to $500.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
a sInve to ats senses.

Scheminski-vat? You take bath
efery day? Vat for?
Browne, it makes q fellow feel bet
ter.
"Chust because it maigs you feel pet.
ter? You must pc Won of dem ebbk
cures."-Indianapoli Journal.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
,rranYerred to the NFannlnx,

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. Dec. A.
Capt. Thomas Munger, commander of
the United States revenue cutter Grant,
has received orders to proceed at once
to Boston to assume command of the
cutter Manning.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
WRECK OF THE TELEGRAPH.
4 Mystery That VIII Probably Only be
Cleared Up In Court.

Cleared Up In Court.
JEFFE RsoNvILLE, Ind, Dec. 4.-The
river steamer Telegraph of the Louis
vile 81 Cincinnati Mail line, which was
wrecked week ago on the shore Is
miles above here, is rapidly breaking
and will probably be a total loss. The
Telegraph was a practically new boat,
worth S5O,0OO. Litigation will prob
ably result. There is still mystery
about the wreck and no one connected
with the boat viii talk. 1t is thought
the whole story must be told in court.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
CoREANoEVELoPMENT.
American syndIcA s..s,nr Ra,,roa,

Conc .Ions.
BIRMINGHAM, Dec s-The Post of
this city says it heaS thst an Ameri-
can syndicate in whick = ndrev Carne-
gle is interested has S-1;sa 20 tba
Corean government for rsa ;onort-
ant railroad concessions, Sh;ch the
syndicate proposes to dew in con.
-neetion with the Seoul-Chenl lno no line
(which James r. Morse, the & - !,
engineer is now building. II D.,
says that the answer of CoreaS -
pcc.ed in two or three weeks
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
Hia Excuaa.

Passenger ION southern train)-What do
you mean by calling ''hot peanuts" These
are cold.
Train-boy--Well, they were hot when we
started.-Judge.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
Railroad Track. to he Elevated.

CHICAGO, Dec. with only two dis
senting votes, the city council passed
the Joint ordinance for elevating the
tracks of the Chicago s. Northwestern
and the Chicago, Milwaukee s. st. Paul
railway companies The ordinance
provides for the elevation of IL miles
of tracks, at cost of $4,000 to the
two railroad corporations.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
MOTHER" M'KINLEY.
The Venerable and Beloved Mother
Of the President
Suddenly Stricken with Paralysis and Be.
HeVed to be Rapidly Nearing Death
ThePresident and other Members of
the Family Fastening Home.

CANTON, o., Dec. AT an early hour
this morning Mrs Nancy Allison
Mckinley, the venerable mother of
the president. was stricken with par
salysis and her death is believed to be
only question of a short time. Not
SsInce Mrs. Mckinley was stricken has
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
The Lnwxer KNEW Hin Rusinenn.

Plankington--I understand that you had
to go to law about that property that was
left you. Have you a smart lawyer?
Bloomfeld-You bet / have. He owns
the property now.-Boston Traveller.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle q
treatise. DR.. Kline, 933 Arch st., Phia., Pa
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

A man is sometimes compelled to put up
with those he does not love-pawnbrokers
for instance.-Chicago News.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

It is better to say a little worse than you
mean than to mean little worse than you
say.-N. Y. Independent.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

The man with swelled head doesn't usu-
ally suffer as much as those who are COM
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
A NECKLACE OF PEARLS

Is beautiful possession. If woman owns
one, and if a single pearl drops off the string,
she makes haste to find and restore it.
Good health is more valuable possession
than a necklace of the most beautiful pearls,
yet one by one the jewels of health slip away,
and women seem Indifferent until it is almost
too late, and they cannot be restored.
To die before you are really old is to suffer
premature death, and that is sin. It is sir
because it is the result of repeated violations
of natures laws.
Pain, lassitude and WEAKNESS, inability tc
sleep, dreadful dreams, starting violently from
sleep, are all symptoms of nerve trouble.
You cannot have nerve trouble and keer
your health. In ninety-nine cases out of {
hundred the womb, the ovaries and the bladder
are affected. They are not vital organs, henc'
they give out soonest
Mrs T.-1;a z -.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

Nothing takes as well as advice that CO
incides with our Washington Demo
crat.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

We think Piso's Cure for Consumption is
the only medicine for Coughs.-Jennie
Pinckard, Springfield, H., Oct. /, 1894.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

Even baby was cured of burn
BY st. Jacobs Oil. Read directions.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

An old man looks out of place in brass
band.-Washingto Democrat.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

Dessicated Vegetables for the Klondiks-
DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 4.-Ten thou
sand bags of dessicated vegetables are
being prepared in this city for ship
ment to the Klondike.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09
Star Tobacco.

IF you care for pleasure, health and econ.
omy, chew Star tobacco, the leading brand
of the world.
Iron County register., 1897-12-09

The Grip may intensity aches, but
st. Jacobs Oil will alleviate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-07
Cool Cheek.

Some people in the villa ye evidently do
not stand in much awe OF the marshal or
desire to pay any respect to the village
ordinances. otherwise they would not
have the impudence to drive a heavy
wood-sawing machine for at least 800
feet along a sidewalk and then take up a
position In the center Of the walk for the
purpose OF saving several cords OF wood,
totally irrespective OF the fact that by SO
doing they were blocking up the sidewalk
and also OF the damage they might dc
the walk by driving over II and also
from the ashes from the boiler.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-07
An Act of Vandalism.

Mr.. James Gribble, the contractor, had
about completed residence for Mr.. Icy
Blumentbal in Bollmann's addition TO
Willow avenue, which was IN the hands
Of the painters, who left their materials
in the house, which was locked up, over
Sunday. On that day some persons got
in and not only painted part OF it red,
but black as WELL daubng the wains-
cotting, moulding and hardwood floors
and not content With that colored some
OF the walls in the upper rooms which
were finished with hard coating. At
fret it was supposed that this act OF van
dalism was committed by boys, but from
the fact that few days ago three kegs
of nails were taken from the house now
being built Tor DR.. Hunter and emptied
on the road outside and as Mr.. Gribble
has the contract for that house also it
would look as il the work were done out
of spite by someone who has a gIudge
against Mr. Gribble. A reward should
be offered for the arrest OF the offenders
so that they might reap the reward they
20 richly deserve.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-07
DIR. walker and Alaska.

DR.. Walker, who formerly resided here
and who some two years or so ago dis
posed Of considerable stock in an Alas
kan coal company, is again in the dis
trict and making his friends feel good by
informing them that those who took
stock In the coal company are entitled TO
considerable stock in the Alaska gold
syndicate. Of which the doctor entertains
a very high opinion, in fact he appears
% think IL will beat the klondyle. The
doctor says the syndicate owns many
thousands OF acres on one OF the proper
ties near Cooks Inlet on which has been
found an oil well; this in addition to the
placer gold mining will, the doctor says,
IN time make very handsome returns.
Homer Pennock, who is the agent OF the
company, lately purchased a steam
launch at Seattle and left there with a
party OF men for certain digglngs, the To-
cality is so far kept secret, which the
doctor claims are richer than the so much
talked-of Klondyke and DR.. Walker ia
consequently IN the seventh heaven, and
bis friends who purchased the coal stock
will soon receive their certificates in the
Alaska gold syndicate.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-07

The police officers were kept very busy
from early last Saturday evening until
late last night and street fights were not
uncommon occurrences. There were
numerous arrests for common DRINKS
and a few for disturbances. There was
also some sort OF fight on the Hecla
location near the road to Laurium in
which a reyolver was used, but the officers
are OF the opinion that it was done by
some rowdies TO cause trouble for the
officers and that no one was hurt,
The village Jail was well filled last
evening and most of the cases will come
nm for hearing this afternoon or evening.
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be glad to show it. We ask our readers
10 call in and examine it.
Obituary Notice

The funeral OF the late Michael j. Muir
phy took place Saturday morning and
was largely attended. Services were
held at Sacred Heart church and the re-
mains we're inferred at the Hecla GENE
terry. Calumet Tent, X. o. 1. NJ, oil
which the deceased was member, at
tended the services in body and paid
the last sad respects to the memory oil
their departed brother.
The funeral of the infant daughter oil
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gemmel was held last
Friday afternoon. Services at the house
were conducted by the Rev. ID. Stalker
and the rem aims were inferred at Lake
View cemetery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-09-07

This place is getting more citified every
year; we now have plating works and
also a working ieweler The Upper Pen
insula plating works at the north end of
Fifth street will be godsend to many OF
our housewives, for most households
have articles from which the plate has
worn off and at this establishment they
can be replated and made to look as
good as new at slight expense. Not only
this. but there are many articles in most
business houses which by this plating
process can be renewed and money saved
by not having 60 replace them. The
working jewelers., Messrs. Arwonen &
Tenhunen, who have their place OF bus.
mess just south oil Jacob Gartner's store
on Filth street, are evidently artists az
can be seen by the portrait OF Mckinley
they have engraved on large sheet o
silver, GOLD plated, with fancy border al
in the shape OF shield. This work o
art is valued at 1000 and is wei
worthy Of a visit as the gentlemen vii