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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
The shirk Divorce Case.

The divorce case of Judge VIM. s.
Shirk against Ida C. Shirk was decided
in favor of the plaintiff by Judge Lon
gan at Sedalia-
The grounds on which the decree was granted
were that the conduct of defendant as the wife
OF plaintiff was such as to make the life of her
husband miserable. No alimony was granted.
Mrs Shlrk was not present when the decree
was handed down, nor was she represented
by counsel, her attorneys having notified
the court that she would not be able to be pres
emit, and that they would appeal the case were
decision rendered adverse 20 their client. A
dispatch from Sedalia says the defendant, by
the decision, is left penniless, without means to
prosecute her appeal, unless friends come to her
assistance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
War Between Corporation and City.

A fight is on between the Southwest
Missouri Electric Railway Co. and
Webb City authorities.
The counsel of Webb bCity notified the COM
pany that under the provision of its charter
through that city it could not carry freight.
Until Webb City authorities declare otherwise,
an order has been made that hereafter
freight will be taken to Webb City from either
end of the road.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
ALASKA PRODUCTS.
A Special Car En- Route Eastward Loaded
with ExhibIts.

with Exhibits.
SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. ia special
car dispatched by the Alaska trade
committee is on its way east. II
contains an exhibit of Alaska products
and Arctic costumes, and is accom-
panied by Secretary Carmen. ex-3ov.
ShaekleY and Chas- &. Taylor, who
will speak to the people en- route re-
garding the recent gold discoveries
and the advantages of San Francisco
as point of departure for the Klon-
dixie
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

Several confederate bills have been
passed in St. Joseph recently, and an
attempt was made by victimized mer-
,hant to have a stranger arrested.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Said to Be the Work of Incendiaries
Locked in a Refrigerator BY Robbers.

]. u. Smith, butcher and grocer, was
held up in his place of business in st.
Joseph, by three negroes, robbed of
300 and locked up in refrigerator.
He shouted long and Justify for help,
and when finally rescued was almost
frozen and suffocated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

IT has been ascertained that the re-
cent great fire in the Cripplegate dis
trict of London originated in stack of
clothing in the show room of Walter &
Brown, mantle manufacturers, and
that it was not accidental
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Timothy Regain

The remains of Timothy Regain, one
of the earliest mayors of Carthage,
were taken to Carthage from SPRING
field for interment.
The deceased was a. and one of the Wealth.
est men in southwest Missouri his estate be-
ing estimated at about 81 1900. He leaves
three sons and daughter, also sister, who is
Sister Mary Gertrude, mother superior of a
Catholic institution at Dubuque, Ia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Very Bold Post once Burglars.

Burglars broke into the post Office at
Clark, five miles west of Sturgeon, car
ried the iron safe outside the building
and rifed it of $3.50 in stamps and money
and two gold watches.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
nrarriare nf Miss Annia Cnckran

Oliver NJ. Morosco, a welI-known
coast theatrical manager. was married
to Miss Annie I. Cockrell, niece of the
Missouri senator, at San Francisco.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
THE Ex-cHANCELLoR.
Emperor William Pays n Visit to Prince
Bismarck.

Bismarck.
BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-Prince Bismarck
Thursday evening, according to ad-
v1ces received from Friedrichsruhe.
displayed his old energy and ready
Wit in conversation with Emperor
William. The former chancellor was
tairly well. but his equity leg was
lwathed in bandages.
His majesty conversed at length
with Prince Bismarck's daughter and
Etaved half an hour longer than he in.
Anded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
It WA Accidental.

w. T. Rudd, q prominent resident of
La Belle, Lewis county, was accident
ally shot by the premature discharge
of his gun while hunting. and instant
ly killed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

OPERATIONS were resumed in two
windowglass factories at Pittsburgh,
Pa, on the 14th, on the manufactur-
ers' terms, and others will start up, it
is said, as soon as authorized to do so
by the American Glass Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Missouri at Omaha,

Gov. Stephens has appointed 81 rep
resentative business men of the state
as members of the Missouri transmits
sissippi and International exposition
commission. to arrange for an exhibit
Of the states productions at Omaha.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Mean Robbers.

G. w. Cannon, farmer from Blue
Springs, Jackson county, was held ue0
in the railway yards at Kansas City,
and robbed of S3s and all his clothing
Except his undergarments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

On the 18th Gov. Black of New York
issued requisition papers on the gov
ernor of Missouri for the extradition
of Albert s. Warner, under arrest at
Kansas City, on the charge of kidnap-
inn
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Found Frozen to Death.

Samuel Cooper. well-known bust
ness man of Atherton, jackson county,
was found frozen to death six miles
east of Independence. He started
home in a blizzard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

Steps have been taken to arrange for
supplying Joplin and Webb City and
Galena, Kas., with natural gas, which
is to be piped from Cherryvale, Kas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

Mrs. JANET CARLYLE BESSING, sister
of Thomas Carlyle, the author, and the
last member of the family, died on the
18th. at the residence of her son-in-law
in Toronto, Ont, aged IS years
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

THE Michigan Copper Mining Co.,
limited, filed articles of incorporation
at Marquette, Mich, on the l4th. Its
capital stock is IS, 500, 900. The COM
pany is to operate the ridge mine on
OntOnapon range.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

Charles Birnbaum, aged So, once q
wealthy mine owner, shot and killed
himself at his home in Kansas City.
He was respondent over business re-
verses and ill-heaIth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

THE Paris Figaro says the govern
ment has received news of the safety
of the French expedition under Maj.
Marchand, which, it had been re-
ported, was massacred near Bahrel-
Ghaszel while on its way to the Nile.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

LEWIS GEORGE CLARK, So years old,
the original George Harris, of Harriet
Beecher Stoves famous novel, Uncle
Toms cabin" died in Lexington, KY,
on the 18th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
VIII Change His Field.

Elder c. NJ. Chiffon, of the Christian
church, Maryville, has accepted a call
from the First Christian church of st.
Joseph, and will go there March 1,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

THE bankruptcy bill, framed on the
lines of the Henderson-Culbers bill,
which passed the house at the last
session, involving both voluntary and
involuntary bankruptcy, was reported
to the full Judiciary committee on the
1Ath,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
A ProRressive Community.

The proposition to bond the city of
Oregon, Holt county, in the sum of
BIS, 900 to build water-worlzs and cleo
trio lights was carried at special cleo
ton, but one vote being recorded
against it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

F. J. Hooper, presiding judge of the
county court of Hickory county, died
at Hermitage recently. The inter
Went was in charge of the masons.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

FAILURES throughout the United
States during the week ended Decem-
Der II, as reported by R. q. Dun & Co.,
were 329, against 3S7 for the corre-
spending week last year. For Canada
the failures were %, against Al last
year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

IT was semi-officially announced in
Rome, on the 18th, that the tia liam
government had never thought of send
ing iron-clads to Hayti. 1t was fur
ther explained that the negotiations
regarding the small differences be-
tween Italy and Hayti were following
the ordinary course.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

GEN.SIR WILLIAM LoCKHART, the Brit
ish chief in India, decid.
ed, on the 18th, to send a column of
troops to reopen the Khyber pass.
marching up from Jamrud. Then
from Ali Musjid the column will de-
scend into the Bazaar valley and pun.
ish the tribesmen in that district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

The French chamber of deputies, on
the 18th, in spite of the objections of
M. Turrel, the minister of public
works, adopted a proposal fixing upon
ten hours Is a days work for railroad
employees. This is to be followed by
ten hours of rest
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

THE president, on the 18th, sent in,
among others, the nomination of VIM.
w. Thomas, Jr., of Maine, to be envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary of the United States to Sweden
and Norway.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

DR.. C. A. Thompson, one of the most
prominent citizens and physicians OF
Jefferson City. died after an illness o
four weeks He was "A.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

THE funeral of Mrs. Nancy Allison
Mckinley, the venerable mother OF
President Mckinley, took place at Can
ton, O., on the 14th, and despite the
incessant rainfall, was attended by
thousands, among whom were many
distinguished persons from all over the
country.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Missouri Bible College.

DIR. w. T. Moore, dean of the Mis-
souri, Bible college (of the Christian de-
nomination), Columbia, has received
pledges for Ss5, 900 of the $50, 900 endow-
ment
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
By ELI ID. AXE.

THE date for the next national en-
eampment of the G. A. &. has been
fixed for the week beginning Septem-
Der, at Cincinnati.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

FIRE broke out in the east wing of
historic old Dover castle, on the south
west coast of England, on the 14th,
and despite the efforts of the garrison,
that portion of the building was soon
q mass of ruins. Many articles of his
toric and artistic value were destroyed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

ADvICEs from Rio Janeiro state
that. owing to the generally unsettled
conditions prevailing there, the decree
of martial law has been extended for
an indefinite time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

On the 18th the New York board OF
railroad commissioners handed down a
report of it's investigation into the
causes of the accident on the New
York Central railroad, at Garrisons in
October last, arriving at the conclu-
sion that the train was wrecked, either
by derailment which destroyed the
embankment or that the embankment
itself gave way :and threw the train
into the river.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23
Minister Meets WIth a Bad AccIdent.

At Marshall, while w. W. Lewis, a
young Methodist minister, was attempt
ing to get on a moving train he slipped.
fell under the wheels, and his left foot
was crushed. His leg was amputated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

ANextraordinary number of the Mad
rid Gazette, issued on the 10th, pub
lished dispatches received from Man
lila, capital of the Philippine islands,
saying that the insurgent chief Aguil-
aldo had ordered all his followers to
submit. and that he and the entire in
surgent government will be allowed to
go to Hong Kong.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

FUNERAL services over the remains
of the late Gardiner G. Hubbard took
place in Washington, on the 18th, from
the Church of the Covenant, Rev. L. 5.
Hamlin officiating. There was large
attendance of friends, including MEM
bers of the geographic and scientific
societies, besides many persons well
known in the social and official life OF
the capital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

THE omnibus bill for the pay ment of
an immense number of claims reported
by the court of claims. under what are
known as the Bowman and Tucker
acts, was favorably reported to the
house, on the 14th. by Mr.. Gibson, OF
Tennessee, from the committee on war
claims. The bill appropriates an sg-
Crepate sum of 81, $50, 053.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

The will of Charles Fleischman, Of
Cincinnati, was probated on the 18th.
1t is dated Janu airy Z, 1897. The char
liable requests are 81, 600 each to the
Associated Charities and Hebrew Re-
lief union; 81, 500 to the Jewish home;
81 600 each to the Catholic Orphan
ASYLUM, Protestant Orphan asylum and
Jewish hospital. The residue of the
state. valued at So, coo. 900, is divided
equally between the widow and three
children.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

Dorsey L. Fuqua, Missouri Pacific
brakeman, was killed at Kingsville,
Johnson county.
He was %, unmarried, and resided at La
monte. He slipped from the pilot of an engine
and was thrown to the ground. breaking his
neck, but not leaving a scratch on his body.
Said to Be the Work of Incendiaries.
The Mount Zion schoolhouse in How
ard county was destroyed by fire the
other night.
A school building on the same site was
burned September 3. and each fire is said to
have been the work of incendiarieS. Another
building will be erected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-23

Gumdrop-A decline in the price Of
rubber goods.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28

be enormous. have never seen an estimate Is mat.
would be insgnneSa lean o IN e0 Be
p.idIyaa Then too there Is some talk OF a iuI
tneg saving by getting rid Of heads Of impotf'ha
divisions but the truth is thai the heads OF "a
visions in this Office have all they can aIo , 20
20 rnw and II would be impossible lot teH ~
loon after the business in Brooklyn and the rest
off the city. -. ,,.,,,,,, .re concerned
they seem TO have strong feeling IN , dayop aVs
iteening their own postofflce, although tney haVe
heen Compelled to give up their separate existence
as city They certainly want TO Keep ihe d nane
to ony designation that INDICATED that sey WS5e
yyere adopted II would involve the changing OF me
names OF some three hundred streets which are
identical in the two cities. 49, r..o~.. M.
'Tf there were German law the Posto nfsn D Of
nartment would probably attempt some pan OF
c0rsolIda tion hut have no expectation or SEEING
that law repealed or amended so as to cover lie re
Greater New-York case for some time yet. Inc
question may be brought UP At the coming session. ,s
Int II IL is the chances are that the opposuoh 70
INV change in the law will be strong enough 70
slave OF action. Everybody knows that IL rs is
easier 10 pass bill In the Hrst pIdCo IMAM W "
peal Il afterward"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
A LETTER HARD TO READ.
ho Cleveland Plain Dealer.

From The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Not long ago Cleveland man received letter
from a lawyer II reached him In the afternoon. and
when glanced IL over he found that he couldn't
note on slip OF paper. but It held that mans close
attention for an hour or more.
"Well. by George" he said. this beats mew 1t
certainly did. for when 1t was time to 90 homo no
He thrust the puzzler in his pocket and sought
tho honewar d bound motor. Right after dinner he
took the letter out and went to work on II again.
Pretty soon his wife wanted TO know what he was
Don't bother me-" no said shortly. 'P.l '.,
But she insisted. and finally he showed her the
note She looked ii over with many Dear, dears'
and We'll. wells" and finally she looked up and
added:
why don't you take II over to Mr. Immersion,
the druggist? They say he can read anything"
So the man of the house put on his hat and over
coat and stepped around the corner. where the red
and green lights glared behind the big windows.
Hello, Jimmerson." he cried, can you make
Ana nc handed him the lawyers note. The drug
gist took II and glanced II over. Then he went Il
little closer to the nearest burner and looked at
rear OF tho store and disappeared behind parti-
ton. The man who was thrsting for information
wondered this n little, but he somehow connected
the druggists disappearance with possible desire
came back again. He had good-sized bottle in
his hand
whats this?' inquired the other man.
"Why, your tonic" said the druggist.
who said anything about a tonicT
why, you handed me the prescription"
1.-THE prescription
Yes. here II is"
What. roared the other man. Did you think
that was prescription? It's letter from my
lawyer!
And he went out into the night roaring with de-
light and thoroughly convinced that the joke was
very much on the DOCTORS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
WHY SOME HUSBANDS ARE UNTIDY.

From The chicago news
yyoncn are often accused OF becoming careless
about their dress and style OF hairdressing after
pnsrraRe and the reason for this liz speculated
,,nnr Here Is the other side OF the question:
Il found out the other day why all married men,
Ing their dress" said married man recently mo
been before marriage. as a rule he begins 10 show
unmistakable signs shortly afterward, that he
ares nothing about his personal appearance II
has been popularity supposed that the reason for
this is because a man. once he Is married thinks
that his mission in life good dresser is ended
and that he can wear soed linen and old clothes
to his hearts content, or because the wife does not
think 10 have clean collars and cuffs laid on hand
Tor him. The idea is all wrong. for all women Ike
IA have their husbands look well. and at least
clean for they we'll know IL Is reflection upon
Themselves II the husband looks otherwise. and
thew are too selfish TO want any such notion TO
gain credence The real reason. however. IL jeal-
ousy. A friend Of mine. when asked him why he
always were the same necktte, told me that III he
changed his tie or clothes or shirt. and often II he
shaved himself his wife thought II because
he wanted TO look nice for some other woman's
benefit until out of sheer desperation. he preferred
to 20 about looking almost unkempt rather than
have his wife nag at him"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
CLEVER ANTHONY HOPE.
From Tho Buffalo Express.

After the afternoon reading Mr.. Hope was en-
tertained by Mrs. Rohlfs. and after the evening
reading he was the guest OF the saturn Club. He
is shrewd man. all right, an tlsh'' ana tne 'hIer
tne,ance n smiling woman with paper and pencil
Begged FOR his views on the new woman.
Anything you please use saio mr. ope A"h'nsi
DUST say II yourself Tor me.
i agree with you entirely. madam was the re-
''Ssrhen YOU
Actually, pom my lte." and Mr. ope Awkins
writing" ne said later. IT'S work and It's
hard WORK. You ask me which OF my books or
writings like best? don't know. don't know
Which book did you enjoy writing, most?" .,
ut is ali work" he replied. wrote wrote Ine
No. do not plan all the details before begin 70
write / have a rough draft OF my story: how i
begins few chief events. ana how II Is TO end.
But the details. the Incidents the happenings they
az come p as write may WIS e@a h
Following. You've seen Turk weaving rug. He
them together as he goes II Is hard AZ times. u
is easy at others 1t grows tedious. 1t becomes
easy, it grows tedious again. and so 1t goes"
II have two books coming out but am not
writing at. present | am reading what | have
written No VII not admit American ban snTs
audiences. / am not going to go back on my
countrymen Ike that. But they both are quick
and appree!a'ive. You seer and Mr.. Hawkins
THE gfeatest living writer? No you don't The
greatest book OF the year? | haven't read II,
mendously, but no book about It Just. yet I'm
busy reading just now and am full OF the pres
emit with the future very well able TO care for II,
to revei in the Joys Of sush with six women who
nuttercd In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-28
A DAMAGED STATUE.
THE VENUS DE MILO IS TAKEN FOR VERY
POOR PIECE OF WORK.


POOR PIECE OF WORK
From The Cincinnati Commercial-Tribune.
swarthy son Of Italy stepped into the once
with his basket Of wares-nOt bananas and oranges.
but statuary, alleged. Pretty enough the samples
were stained with a light lingo Of sienna TO make
them look like aged ivory.
who is that"' said one OF the boys.
Data Napolyun Napolyun re greet Data good
likeness"
You make these?'
'.Yaas I nak-a dem. Mak-a de mould too. You
want-a buy data piece Nv Nognah, de greet moos-
ishin Dat look-a in on a da plano"
whats that" asked the sporting editor. point
Ing TO an armless figure.
Data Venus duh Meelo. Thirty cent-a Dat
cheap"
why. that's damaged. John. Whatever trying
TO work of an old broken piece Ike that for;
Thirty cents for an old broken plaster OF paris
figure? Throw 1t away"
Nah: nah! Data no broken. De statue hav-a
know what-a she do with her arrums. Dat no
broke" , ~.
Jaw, John. you can't play US for greenies, or
course every woman had arms. I'd ike 10 nave
that statue. That Woman's got good shape on
her hut couldn't take a secondhand piece ike mat
home Nv wife would throw It out OF the window.
/ tell you what I'll DO II you make me one OF her
with the arms on 1t I'll give you thirty cents for
It, but l wouldn't give you nickel Tor II IN that
damaged condition" - .. a.
Il teIl-a you dat no damage. Dat statue dc
fines In all de WORT IL ees wort millions dollas.
Without any arns?" said the sport Come on y
"Yessah. Without any arms Dis-a good copy
"Oh, no. John; wouldn't buy woman without
arms Got any ballpayers in plaster OF paris
John was disguised and left. lie thought the
SPORTING editor off his base.