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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
NEWS AND NOTES.
4 Summary of Important Events.
FIFTY-FoURTH CONGRESS.


In the senate, on the 9Th, Mr.. PETER Cpop..
Kas. read a speech in favor Of a joint resoIu-
tion for the appointment Of q national none
tary commission, which was referred to the
committee on finance. A memorial was pre-
sented for the repair and preservation Of the
famous old frfgate Constitution as naval mu-
scum A joint resolution was introduced In
struotiug the president to demand the immedt-
ate release Of Julio Sanguil1y, condemned to
perpetual imprisonment in Cuba In the
house, by the terms OF the order adopted De-
cember 10, the Loud bill to amend the postal
laws by excluding sample copies and serial
novel publications from second-class mail mat
ter, was taken up in committee Of the whole.
In the senate. on the etb, a resolution call
ing upon the secretary OF state for copies Of
the correspondence IN the matter Of Julio
SanRuilly. the American citizen condemned by
the Spanish authorities in Cuba to perpetual
imprisonment IN chains, was agreed to- Sem
ate bill to amend the act repeating the timber
culture law was passed; the Maybriok resolu-
ton, reported adversely last session, was in
definitely postponed zee. In the house the bill
TO amend the laws relating to second-clasg
mail matter was passed. Mr.. GrosvenoR. on q
question Of personal privilege, called attention
50 the failure of heads o. departments to fur
nish Information as to the operation of the
civil service law called for by resolution o.
congress. resolution calling for an explana-
ton Of this neglect was agreed to without divi-
sion.
IN the senate, on the 9TH, Mr. Mills intro
duced bill recognizing the independence Of
Cuba and appropriating $4,000 for the salary
and expenses Of q minister to the government
Of Cuba. The unfinished misunderstanding the
bill to extend the homestead laws to all lands
acquired from Indian trIbeS-wes taken up and
considered at length. In the house a bill
was passed providing for the appointment OF a
of Alaska at salary of g.
600 per year. The remainder of the day was
in the discussion of the Pacific rail-
road funding bill
The senate was not in session on the sth. 80.
In the house the Pacific railroad refunding
bill was further considered, and developed
much more interest from popular point of
view, some bitterly Vituperative speeches be-
ing INDUCED in. The house took recess I'M
der the rules until p. m, the evening session
being devoted to the consideration of private
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
The Demoeratlo House Caucus.

JEFFERSON CITY, No., Jan. THE demo-
cratic house caucus last night brought out .
crowd even larger than that which Witnessed
the formal opening OF the legislature at noon.
The gallery was iammed, mostly with men.
and scores of ladies were compelled to stand
in the lobby. The caucus was called to meet
at 4:S0. but it was nearly hour later when
Temporary Chairman Collins raped for order.
Mr.. Collins was elected chairman of the eau
Gus, with John A. Hannsy, of Morgan county,
as secretary. Mr.. Burke offered a resolution,
which was adopted, fixing the order of nomf-
nations as follows: Speaker pro tenn, chief
clerk, assistant chief clerk, engrossing Gle :.
enrolling clerk. official reporter, doorkeeper
sergeant-at-arms. chaplain, folder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
DemocratIc Senate C.ucua.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo, Jan. THE demo
cratic senate caucus last night was presided
over by Senator Lancaster, Of st. Louis, In
secret session.
Senator Charles E. Peers of Warren, was
nominated for president pro tenn. and the fol-
lowing othe nominations were made:
Secretary, Cornelius Roach. of Jasper.
Assistant secretary. w. L. Mabry, Of Mont.
gomery.
Doorkeeper, S. R. Majors, OF Pike.
Sergeant-at-Arms, Buck" TtIden, Of J@Gas
son.
Chaplain, Rev. J. C. Given, Of Cole.
Folder, Elijah Kirsch of Butler.
Ofaeial reporter. Ed Marvin, Of jackson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

The Young Mems Christian assoeia-
ton of Missouri has requested the
board of curators of the Missouri uni
versity to ask of the general assembly
an appropriation of $40, 900 for build
ing to be erected on or near the uni
versity campus, to be used for religious
and other purposes by the association.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE traitor Zertucha is now living in
n house on Animas street In Havana
surrounded by n strong guard to pro-
fect him from attack, as the Cubans
have sentenced him to death for his
treachery TO Maceo. He is said to
have engaged to act as guide to Gen.
Wyler on his next expedition into
Pinar del Rio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

Mrs. ENlaA observation-disclosures, the
only daughter of Claus Spreckels, the
millionaire sugar king. whose recent
secret marriage to Mr.. Thomas Wat
son, a San Francisco grain broker. Of
Tended her father and called forth n
rebuke, with n single stroke of a pen
relinquished about s., oOo. 100 which her
father had previously given her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

LAWRENCE WILSON, aged IL years,
one of the eight Baltimore (Md.) boys
who were bitten by a mad dog on De-
cember !, and who was the first of the
eight TO 60 to the Pasteur institute in
New York city for treatment, died in
commissions on the 5th. He was the
fourth boy to die from the effect of the
do0'a bite.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE returns issued by the London
board of trade for December, 1895,
showed an increase of &c, $40. 900 in
imports and an increase of 81, III, 600
In exports during that month, as COM
pared with Decent Der, 1895.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

IT is understood that the Union Pa
cific reorganization committee has
practically matured its plans for pur-
chasing the Indebtedness of the COM
pany to the government in the event
of the failure of the funding bill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
4 Strike of Shoe Workers in ST. Louie
Settled by ArbItratIon.

ST. Louis, Jan. Owing to the
kindly offices of DIR. w. w. Boyd, Prof.
W. L. Sheldon and Mr.. Muller. who
volunteered their services as arbi-
traitors, the differences heretofore ex-
isting between the employees and pro-
prietors of the shoe factory of Moeller
81 HellmaL have been amicably adj
justed to the satisfaction of the in-
terested parties, and the factory in
once more resounding with the wei
come buzz and whirr of the machines
that had BEEN lying idle for almost n
ueal<.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
The Farmers, speciaI Course

The attendance in the special course
for farmers at the state university,
Columbia, is much larger than expect
ed. This course embraces practical
work in agriculture, horticulture and
dairying, and is rendered free. with
the exception of a small fee for the use
of scientific apparatus.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

The johannesburg Standard an
nounces that the government has COM
pleted its bill against the British gov
eminent demanding indemnity for the
Jameson raid, and Is about TO for.
ward it to London. The amount of the
Boer claim, the paper says, is under
g. 600. 600.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
ANOTHER BANKER SUICIDES.
nI-HeaIth supposed to be the Cause OF
the Act.


LEBANON, Pa, Jan. 11.-James H.
Gossler, cashier of the Lebanon ma
tional bank, the largest banking in
stitution in this city, made desperate
attempt to commit suicide shortly
before noon yesterday by shooting
himself through the head He was
still alive at late hour last night.
but cannot recover. Ill-health is SUM-
posed to have been the cause of the
act. Mr.. Gossler was about fifty-four
years of age and has a wife and two
children. He has borne an unblem
ished reputation and his accounts at.
the bank are entirely correct. For
many years Mr.. Gossler was teacher of
the largest Sunday-school class ont,
side of Philadelphia, but lately gave
up his class on account of ill-heaIth.
LATER-It has been learned that
Gossler died at 9:l5 Sunday evening.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

WN- DOWNING and Charles Williams,
both colored murderers, paid the PEN
atty of their crime on the same scat
fold at Norfolk, Va, on the 5th. Both
men displayed considerable nerve, and
the execution passed off without any
extraordinary incident
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
HANNA is TOO BUSY.

The Invitation of the Hamilton Club, of
Chicago, Declined.
CHICAGO. Jan. 9.-Announcement
was made Thursday night that Marcus
A. Hanna had found it necessary to
decline the invitation of the Hamilton
club. of this city, to be present at its
banquet next Monday night. Pressure
of duties connected with the national
Craftsmanship, which he holds. isgiven
as his reason for the declination. At
the same time it is said that Mr. Hanna
may not be present at the banquet OF
the Marquette club, in for February.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
THE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.
The Thirty-Ninth General Assembly Meets
and Prepares for Business.

JEFFERSON CITY. Jan. THE general as
sembly met at noon yesterday. Under the pro-
visions OF the law, Secretary of State LeSueI
called the house to order and had the members
elect sworn in The senate was presided over
by Leut.-GoV. O'Meara, who is on the eve OF
retirement The temporary organizations
were effected without debate. Both house
then adjourned until noon to-day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
Want Cheaper Railway rares.

Missouri division of the Travellers
Protective association will urge the
legislature to reduce passenger rail-
way fares to two cents a mile for
adults and one cent for children.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

The Spanish newspapers in Havana
savaRely attack the American repre-
sentative. Mr.. Money, for violating
&he laws of war proclaimed by the
Spanish authorities, which forbid all
Investigations In the military camps
not expressly sanctioned by the COM
mander-in-chief of the army.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
Found Dead by the Roadside.

The body of Albert johnson, the 13-
year-old son of John Johnson,
Swedish farmer near Newport, Barton
county, was found by the roadside
with hole torn in his side, supposed
to have been caused by charge of
shot. A shotgun was found in the
brush, 30 yards away from the body.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE official returns of the elections
which were held in France, on the Sd,
for the choice of one-third of the MEM
bers of the senate, show that 90 re-
pu blicans, J3 radicals, socialists and
IL resctinnists were elected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
Vernon County's Courthouse.

During the examination of witnesses
in u murder case at Nevada, the other
day, considerable excitement was oc-
casioned by the request of the judge
for all persons in the courthouse to
get out quietly, by reason of the fact
that the south wall of the building
had settled several inches.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
Damage Along Black R,ver.

Black river, in southwest Missouri,
has been on boom, damaging rail-
roads. saw-mills and farm property.
Considerable live stock were drowned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

AT the request of Lord George HAM
Nton, secretary of state for India, Rt.
Bon. George f. Faudel-Phillips, lord
mayor of London, has started a fund
for the sufferers from the famine in
India, and large sums are being sub
scribed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE Times of India, of Bombay, in
an article on the bu bonic plague which
Is raging in that city, says that since
the outbreak of the plague the popu-
lation of Bombay has been reduced
Dne-half, and the weekly mortality
has averaged 200 per 1000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

The supreme court OF the United
States, on the 4th, sustained the con-
stitutionality of the law of Missouri
which gives property owners the right
TO recover damages of railroad cor
porations for the destruction of prop
erty caused by are communicated from
their locomotives
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

RT. HON. AND Mosr Rev. FREDERICK
TEMPLE, D. D., the recently-appointed
archbishop of Canterbury and primate
Of all England, was enthroned in the
cathedral at Canterbury, on the sth,
In the presence of IL bishops, 900 clar-
Yymen and a large gathering of the
IAitY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

Nh. NANCE, director of the works
of the Panama Canal Co, has sailed
from Colon for Jamaica for the pur-
pose of engaging 5000 laborers to
carry out the plans of the company
for an extension of the work on the
canal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
wen-Known Woman Fails Dead.

Mrs. W. Fl. French, of Mexico, fell
dead from apoplexy while giving di-
rections to her dressmaker. She was
the wife of one of Audrain county's
wealthiest citizens.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

HoN. II. D. MONEY, member of the
United States house of representatives
from Mississippi, who went to Cuba q
short time ago, returned to the United
States, on the 9th, on board the steam
n sailing for Tampa, Fla Mr.. Money
refuses to talk about the results of his
Fisit
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE Wyoming state general hospi-
tai at Rock Springs was burned to the
ground on the 4th. The ten patients
were removed, but one, woman, died
from fright while being taken to the
temporary quarters; loss, $4,000, with
Ra5. 900 insurance
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE one hundredth anniversary Of
the establishment of the state capital
In Albany, N. Y, was fittingly cele-
brated in that city on the 9Th. Elab-
orate literary exercises occurred in the
afternoon at Harmanus Blocker hall,
Gov Black presiding.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

| BISHOP KEANE, formerly rector of
She Catholic university at Washing
kon, has been nominated bishop assist
ant at the pontifical throne. 1t is I'M
derstood that Bishop Keane will be
stationed at Rome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
Department of EIocutton,

The department of elocution, which
has SO long been under discussion by
the authorities of the Missouri uni.
versity, has at last been established.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE Russian wheat crop OF 1926 is
Bemi-omcially stated to be $500, 900
quarters below that of 1898, and 9,OOO,-
600 below that Of 1894.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

The wife of William Friend, who
lives northwest from Hopkins, Noda-
way county, died suddenly, presum-
ably from strychnine poisoning.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

Mrs. LEASES house at Wichita, Kas.,
was sold at sheriff's sale. on the 9Th.
COR $500. It cost about 5000. 1t was
bought in by ]. Marsh, the eastern
mortgagee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

/ THE official organ Of Panama, refer
ring to Peru, says the fact that Peru
Is buying large quantities of war ma
terial and importing French military
officers should place Bolivia on her
guard
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
By ELI ID. AXE

GEN. Francis A WALKER, president
e& the Massachusetts, institution of
technology, and widely known, died
IN Boston on the 5th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14

THE Berlin Tageblatt asserts that
France and Russia have agreed to in
Servene at Washington to prevent q
breach between the United States and
Spain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
A New TRIAL asked for Aronzo w.,,,nr

- HOH AHOHAO WhIiIng.
FRANKFORT. KY, Jan. 1.-The at
torney of Alonzo Walling, sentenced
to be hanged at Covington for com
plicity in the Pearl Bryan murder.
yesterday filed a petition with the
court of appeals asking for a new
hearing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
A Woman Gave Them Away.

Detectives have caught the three
men who robbed the Office of the Home
Brewery Co in st. Louis A woman
gave them away.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
A MIssourI Law suataIue,I.

The Missouri law holding railroads
liable for fires caused by locomotives
was susi aimed by the federal supreme
court
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
New Penitentiarv War,leD.

j. D. Starl1e, of Cooper county, who
has been named warden of the peni-
Tertiary by Gov.-elect Stephens, will
take charge January 1s.
He announces that he will appoint w. E.
McMahon, of Saline county, chief clerk, and
George Hobbs, of Kansas City. bookkeeper in
the warden's Office The frst-named place
pays $1,000, and the last-named 81 500 per an
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
A Boy and q Horse.

Thirteen-year-old r. Fl. Washa baugh,
OF Hannibal, is charged with stealing
q horse, saddle and bride, and riding
away on the stolen steed-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
Died In the Attitude of Prayer.

John Kelly, aged sc, died in a pew in
st. Louis, being found dead in the
attitude of prayer. 1t is said he had
not missed mass in SIS years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
women SufrragIsts WIN Lobby.

Women suffragists will send lobby
to jefferson City to work for consti-
tuticDal amendment allowing women
the right to- vote.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-01-14
The Franchises in Washington.

Mrs. Francis, wife of the secretary of
the interior, will give a luncheon to
young ladies in honor of her niece,
Miss Boyd, on Friday, January 90.
Secretary and Mrs. Francis will give a
dinner of 20 covers January 80, on Mon
day, February /, card reception in
the evening. President and Mrs Cleve-
land were their guests recently.
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GLASGOW ITEMS.

GLASGOW, June 3, 1897.
Rev. w. II. Stone has returned from Balti-
more.
DR.. W. 7 Skinner is in Philadelphia
Miss Fannie Eliason, of Wilmington is
spending few days with friends hero.
Mrs. Merritt Hastings. who has been spend
ing some time with her parents here, has re-
turned to her homo in Wilmington.
There was no service in the Presbyterian
Church on Sunday evening, the pastor having
been invited to fill the pulpit at Newark, DR..
Miller being in attendance upon the General
Assembly.
party consisting Of Senator Alrich, G.. T.
Harris Rev. and Mrs. W. II. stone. and Miss
Lewis attended the annual commencement of
the Cooley Commercial College last evening.
and were highly delighted with the lecture by
DIR. I. Dewitt Talmage.
The NJ. Il. Church is preparing to hold a
strawberry festival next week.
u. 4. Harris has been appointed postmaster
here. This appointment gives universal sat
islaction. Mr., Harris was supported by the
entire better element of the neighborhood,
regardless of party politics. The appointment
should convince the lieutenants of Addicks in
this community that their services can be dis
pensed with.
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Entertainments.

The ladies of Baldwin's NJ. Z. Church are
holding an ice cream and strawberry festival,
which closes this evening, June 9Th. Come
and help good cause.
A strawberry and ice cream festival is being
held in Martins Hall, Chesapeake City, by
the ladies of the NJ. E. Church. All are cor
daily invited and this is continued tonight
The ladies of st. Marks Guild will hold an
ice cream and strawberry festival in the Jr.
o. U. A. NJ. hall in Perryville on Tuesday
next, June Sth at $50 p. m.
strawberry festival will be given under
the auspices of the Epworth League, at Mt.
Pleasant NJ. L. Church, Thursday evening,
June 10, 1897. If the weather is unfavorable
the festival will be given on Friday evening
June 18th, 1897.
There will be an ice cream and strawberry
festival held on the lawn of Mr.. Howard
Rogers. near Blue Ball. on Thursday evening
June 10th. Proceeds for the benefit Of Zion
NJ. L. Church. II stormy the following
evening.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1897-06-05

The pupils that won prizes at Leeds school
during tie school year, which closed last
Friday, are as follows: Willie Booth, forgood
lessons and department.; Bella Pounds for
good lessons and department: Ernest Howard,
Willie Settle. Charlie Daniels George Daniels
and Curtis Moore received two prizes each
for attendance; Harry Gallaher. Frank Dan
icls and Bessie Peterman won one prize each
for attendance. All the prizes were books
except Eva Moore for best in No. / Arithme-
til, twenty-five cents: Ruth Miller for best in
No. = Arithmetic, fifty cents; Willie Settle,
best in No 3 Arithmetic agold dollar. Bella
Pounds most Improvement in writing, also
neatest and rlcanest copies. = gold dollar.
Last Friday was styled Library Day visit
ors were invited to attend at 2.30 p. IN. and
appropriate literary exercises We're given by
the pupils.
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How to Treat a Wife.

First, get wife: second, be patient, You
may have great trials and pcrpleXities in you
business, but do not therefore. carry to your
home cloudy or contracted brow. Your
wife may have trials. which, though Of less
magnitude, may be hard for her to bear.
A kind word, a tender look will do wonders
in chasing from her brow all clouds of gloom
To this we would add always keep bottle
Of Chamberlains Cough Remedy in the house.
1t is the best and is sure to be needed sooner
or later. Your wife will then know that you
really care for her and wish to protect her
health. From Pacific Health journal For
sale by Il. b. Frazer, Druggist, Elkton, Nd
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BLYTHEDALE SCHOOL.

VThc report Of the final examination OF
Blythedale school is as follows:-Clara
Pounds, 99.7 per cent; Anna Gehr, 80; Belle
Husfct. 50; Ellen Patterson, o. Mabe
Wright, 9s; Mary Thomas, 95; Milton Currier
95 Emma Campbell. "a; Anna Patterson, 90
Marian Thomas, 90; Carroll Currier. 90
Carroll Thomas 30: Clement Ryan, 80, John
CUrrier, 81; Robert Taylor, so; Evelyn Patter
son, 30: Walter Thomas, 90; Annie Baker, 80
Elsie Currier, 81; Alvia Thomas, so; Arthur
Campbell. so; Katie Hitchcock, 90; George
Little. 50; Edith Thomas, G2; Alba MclIuIlen
50; Warren Ferguson. 4G; Alice Craig, &c
Johnny Thomas 20: Maggie Hitchcock, 90.
Fanny Jackson, 81: Eddie Jackson, 80; Willie
Craig, Sc: Peyton Patterson. 80; Walter Camp
bell, 81: