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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
SPANISH GUNBOATS.
An Attempt to Overhaul a British
Fruit Steamer.
Were shown a Clean Pair OF Heels-The
Steamer, Although Passing Through
Perfect Storm OF Shot, Keeps
Her Course and Escapes.

PHILADELPHIA, May 24.-After being
twice chased by Spanish gunboats and
passing through a perfect storm OF
shot, which splashed in the water
across the vessels bows, the British
fruit steamer Ethelred passed through
the exciting ordeal unscathed and ar
rived at this port last night after a
five DAYS run from Port Antonio,
Jamaica.
When the Ethelred left here May IL
it was the intention of Capt ID. Hart to-
accompany her, but he was arrested as
he was about to step on the gang plank
to GO aboard. As it was his invalid
daughter was a passenger. 1t is sup
posed that agents of the Spanish gov
eminent in this city had notified the
Spanish authorities at Havana that
Hart would be on the vessel, hence the
effort to hold up the Ethelred in Cuban
waters.
The first encounter with the Spanish
cruiser occurred off Cape Maisi, on the
trip down. Just after dusk on Sunday
evening, May 16, a gunboat without
any lights shot out from under the
Maisi cape and, crowding onall steam,
steered directly for the fruit vessel.
After steaming for an hour without
gaining an inch, the gunboat turned h
search light on the other vessel
All steam was crowded on the
Ethlred, which was beginning to show
the Spanlard a clean pair of heels,
when a cloud of smoke belched from
the cruisers side, and a second later
solid shot cut the water a half mile
ahead of her bows. Then came sec
ond and third shot, each nearer than
the others.
Capt. Israel kept on his course and
after another hours hot chase the
Spaniard dropped from the race.
The second chase happened last
Thursday afternoon in almost the eX-
act spot in which the first attempt to
hold the vessel up occurred. just as
the Ethelred rounded Cape Maisi a big
Spanish gunboat, of the newest type,
started out from under the cape
and gave chase to the Ethelred.
For two hours the chase was kept
up, enlivened now and then by a solid
shot throwing up a sheet of white
spray just ahead of the swift vessels
bows. 1t began to look as if the Span
lard meant to chase the Ethelred clear
to the Delaware capes, when another
steamship was sighted and the gun
boat sheered off and gave vigorous
chase to the newly-discovered steamer
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
"MANY MEN OF MANY MINDS. :.

Many a writer" knows how to write.
but doesn't know when to go to press.
Many preacher" knows how to
preach, but doesn't know how to prac.
tice.
Many a teacher" knows how to
teach, but doesn't know how to be
taught.
Many lawyer" knows how to 90 to
law, but doesn't know how to get back
again.
Many "tradesman" knows how to
trade, but doesn't know how to make
both ends meet
Many am M D." knows how to he
a doctor" but doesn't always know
when to kill, or when to cure.
Many a wise man knows what the
dictionary definition of wisdom is. but
doesn't know what the word means
Good Housekeeping.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Farmer Killed i'm His Field,

w. r. Bozart, who lived southeast of
Marshall several miles, was killed in a
peculiar manner the other day.
While he was in his field blowing with
tongueless cultivator he stopped the team to
make some repair He got between the horses
and the cultivator. and the animals became
frightened and ran away. Mr.. Bozart. who had
the lines around his waist, was caught by the
shovels and dragged a considerable distance.
When rescued life was almost extinct. one of
the ShoVels having penetrated his skull. His
body was horribly bruised and his limbs
broken. He was So years of age, and leaves
widow AMI one child.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
GOOD FOR THIS GIRL.

Christian Female college of Columbia
gave the annual piano contest at the
opera house.
In the center of the stage sat the prize,
massive piano. The piano cost $500. and was
presented by Mrs Luella Wilcox St Clair,
president of Christian college. Eight contest
ants appeared. The judges were not long in
announcing that Miss Shockley was to receive
the piano. Second place was obtained by Miss
Conley, and third place by Miss Carr. Miss
Maud Shockley. the winner, is = resident of
Columbia, and an amiable, and deserving young
lady
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Congratulated BY Illinois Eclectics.
Arkansas EcIectIcs Indorse Stephens.

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 22.-The
State Eclectic Medical society Endorsed
the action of Gov. Stephens of Missouri
in turning the insane asylum at Full
ton, Mo-. over to the homeopaths, and
further said:
I'VE hope the good work will still go on, and
the cause of liberal medicine spread until all
schools of medicine will have equal repre-
sentation in all state institutions and all other
places which have been closed to them by
uraiudice'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Consular Omcers In Cuba Authorized to
Draw for Funds.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-The secre-
tary of state has directed Consul Gen
eral Lee, at Havana, to draw for inn
mediate purchase of supplies and
medicines for the relief of Amer
can citizens and transportation OF
such as are without means and
desire to return to the United
States, not to exceed $4,000. He is
also instructed to furnish United States
consuls in Cuba, at his discretion. funds
for this purpose. United States Consul
Brice, at Matanzas, has been in.
structed by the secretary of state to
apply to Consul-General Lee for funds
with which to relieve American citi.
zens there.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

THE Cretan insurgents received in
atructions from Athens, on the 21st. to
accept an autonomous form of govern
ment on condition that the Turkish
troops shall be previously Withdrawn
from the island The insurgents ap-
peared to approve of this plan for the
settlement of their grievances
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
THE RELIEF RESOLUTION.

H Has Not Yet Received the Signature of
the President of the Senate.
WASHINGTON, May 22.-The resolu-
ton appropriating $4,000 for the re-
lief of suffering Americans in Cuba was
signed Thursday by Speaker Reed, but
owing to the absence of the vice-presi-
dent and President protein Frye of the
senate could not receive the signature
of either of them on behalf of the sem
ate. AS the senate has adjourned I'M
til Monday it can not be signed before
that date.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

Ex-PREMIER SAGAsTA, the Spanish
liberal leader, at meeting in Madrid,
on the 10th, made a violent attack upon
the government He declared that the
truce granted by the liberals was end
ed; that the policy of the government
was dangerous, and it must be vigor-
Ously opposed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

An expedition left Philadelphia, on
the 18th, that has for its object the ex-
ploration of the country round ABOUT
Mount St Elias, Alaska, and the posi-
BILE ascent of that mountain, which for
q long time was considered the highest
point in America All attempts to as
cend it have hitherto failed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

A SPECIAL from London says: It is
reported that the anonymous philan-
thropist who contributed 925. 900 to the
fund proposed by the princess of Wales
to feed the starving on the occasion of
the queens jubilee is VIM Waldorf As
tor. The report can not be absolutely
confirmed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

FIGHTING was resumed. on the 18th,
between the Turkish and Grecian SOL
diers. the former making q determined
attack in overwhelming numbers ON
Domol1os, which, after a most stub
born resistance, was carried, with
great slaughter on both sides, the
Greeks falling back upon Bousi.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

WEBB MCNALL., Kansas state superin-
tendent of insurance, has revoked the
license of the Metropolitan Life In
surance Co. of New York, and ordered
the company to cease doing business
in that state The action grew out of
the company's refusal to pay certain
death claims
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

THE trials of Messrs. Havemeyer and
Searles, president and treasurer, re-
spectively of the American Sugar Re
filming Co, for refusing to answer ques-
tions of the saGate Sugar trust investi-
eating committee, have been postponed
until the 18th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

THE Greek government issued proc
lamation, on the 18th, announcing
that it did not desire any further vol
unteers, explaining that there were
already many volunteers in Athens for
whom it was impossible to find employ
ment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Young Ladies Win Pianos.

There was great society event in
Mexico the other night, and the chapel
Of Harden college was packed
The occasion was the vocal contest for the
II, 900 piano between seven young ladies. pupils
Of Miss SchUltZe, the vocal teacher Of Hardin
college.
The Judge Of the contest was Herr Xavier
Scharwenka, who is the German court pianist,
member of the faculty OF the Royal Conserva-
tory Of Music, Berlin. Germany, and director OF
the Hardin college school IF music. He awarded
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

Miss AGNES r. SLACK, secretary of
the Worlds Woman's Christian Tenn
perance union, states that in England
the railway companies are promoting
temperance organizations among their
workmen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

On the Goth, to the accompaniment of
a bowling northwest wind and the
squeaking of many pulleys, the great
objective lenses of the Yerkes OBSERVE
tory, at Williams Bay, Wis, were lifted
into position. An hour later the eye
piece was adjusted, and the worlds
greatest telescope became reality.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
AT MONTICELLO.
Congressional Outing at the Old Home
of Thomas Jefferson.

of Thomas Jefferson.
WASHINGTON, May ga party oil
about sixty members of both houses of
congress left Washington for a days
outing at Monticello, the old home oil
alarms of the senate, Col.
Richard Bright, was in charge OF
the party. Speaker Reed was among
the representatives of the house side.
The party occupied three Pullman cars,
and after day spent at Monticello, the
party returned to Washington at niO ht
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

The committee to receive and well
come to San Francisco the members of
the Christian Endeaver society, who
are soon to go to California, will consist
of 900 members, led by staff of IS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

A SEVERE electric and rain storm
struck Kokomo, Ind, on the night of
the Goth. The electric plant was badly
damaged, leaving the stores and the
city in darkness. The city buildings
were also damaged by lightning, and
the streets were flooded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Thought Life Not Worth Living.

Geo. A. Taylor, who was teller of the
Chemical national bank of st. Louis
until it was merged into the Third ma
tional, took poison and died.
His wife had brought suit for divorce, and
there seems to have been another woman in the
case, but the woman is dead, and Taylor
mourned for her much that to him life was
not worth living. few years ago Charles
Warner, who cashier of the Chemical COM
mitted suicide by drowning.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

J. WILLIAMS THoBNE, once conspicu-
Gus in the ranks of the abolitionists,
died at his home in Salisbury, Pa, on
the 18th, aged 81 years He was
prominent agent in the work of help
ing runaway slaves to freedom by
means of the underground railroad.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

THE senate, on the 18th, adopted the
resolution introduced by Senator Pet
tigrew directing the committee on
Pacific railroads to investigate whether
any lands had been fraudulently is
sued to the Union Pacific railroad
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

w. ]. Mcconnell, the noted temper
ance lecturer of Cleveland, o., became
suddenly deranged while speaking at
WhitesviIle, o., on the night of the
18th. No cause can be assigned except
overwork and nervous prostration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

c. WILLIAM MoELLEB, James J. Mo-
ran, C. II. Chokmiller, Thomas F. Carey
and Thomas +. Dunn, judges and clerk
of election at the recent school board
election in st. Louis, were arrested, on
the 2lst, on the most convincing evil
dence of fraud. and stand an excellent
chance of landing in the penitentiary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

The Ruiz commission was informally
organized in Havana, on the Goth, and
went to Guanabacos to commence
the inquiry into the death, in the jail
at that place, of DR.. Ricardo Ruiz, a
naturalized American citizen
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

Somerville, the young man who
killed his cousin. Ella Somerville. near
Edna, Tex. shooting her while she
was laughing, gets so years in prison.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

Bearings is authority for the state.
ment that Shadows challenge to ride
anyone for $1,000 has been accepted nv
Huret and j. W. Stocks. The former
will ride Sandow for any distance. anf,
Stocks for so miles. paced. II arranged
the match viii be fixed for a date four
months hence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
Double Tragedy in Oklahoma Caused b,
jealousy.

Jealousy.
WICHITA, Kas., May %. - Wesley
Zelebol, of Grant county. Okla, in q
fit of jealousy, killed Joe Hajek while
he was visiting the girl for whose
hand they were rival suitors.
The sheriff found Zelebok and
arrested him. On their way to town
Zelebok died in great agony beside the
sheriff in the buggy, after having first
confessed that he had swallowed
strychnine with suicidal intent Both
men were under D and Bohemians.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

The United States bimetallic COM
mission, consisting of Senator Wolcott,
OF Colorado, ex-Vice-President Steven
son and Gen Chas- Payne, of Massa-
chusetts. arrived in Paris on the 18th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Hotel Burned at Meridian.

The Southern hotel, and one of the
finest hostelries in the south, was
burned at Meridian for the third time
in its history. few days ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

The prize to Miss Fults, although the contest
was close one between Miss FultS, Miss
Arnold and Miss GentreSS, their solos having
been excellently rendered When the award
was made Miss FultS carried around the
stage upon the shoulders of her enthusiastic
girl friends She is charming girl and quite
nOrular
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
LonCstreet win Get 1t.

It is stated in Washington that the
president has decided to appoint Gen.
Longstreet commissioner OF railroads.
Gen. Hampton now holds the Office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

In the Pennsylvania senate, on the
18th, the bill prohibiting the public
exhibition of Photographic reproduc-
tions of prize fights was passed finally.
The bill then went to the house for
final action by that body.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

A WILL declared to be a forgery.
and discovered in the urn containing
the ashes of the testator's dead wife, is
one of the sensational features that
will be presented in the contest over
the estate of the late Jacob Il. Davis,
the San Francisco millionaire, philan-
thropist and patron of arts and science.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Death In a Gasoline ExpIosIon.

Children at play upset can of gaso-
line near a heated coal oil stove at
2341 Menard street, st. Louis.
There was an explosion, with the following
result: Mrs. Ada Mohr, aged 50; Hugo Howard,
aged years; Willie Howard aged years. and
Baby Mohr, aged IS months, were killed. and
Mrs Bessie Howard, aged %, SO horribly burned
that she may die. Three other persons were
burned After the children had spilled The
fluid the two women attempted to wipe it up
While thus engaged the explosion occurred.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

E c. MORROW & Bro, of GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, have closed contract by which
they agree 70 furnish the Italian gov
eminent with is. OOO hogsheads of fine
dark tobacco. The sale amounts to
about 81, 600, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Impeachment Ordered.

The house of representatives haA
adopted impeachment resolutions
against Treasurer Collins, who is a de-
taulter to the extent of thousands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Mad Doc BIt Flve People.

Orie, Dave, Emarvin and George
Bearden, aged respectively IA, 9, : and
5, and Carrie Woods, 10, were bite
by a mad dog in Caldwell county, Ky.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Tobacco f;rowiDr in rIor,d.

In south Florida, which was once =
vast orange grove. large crop of to-
bacco will be raised this year, equal in
quality to Cuban tobacco.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

ALTHOUGH it was not definitely de-
cided, on the Goth, it was thought the
peace negotiations would be conducted
between Turkey and Greece direct
and that afterward, following the
precedent of the treaty of Stephano,
the terms will be submitted to a Euro
pean conference, which will probably
meet in Paris
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Missouri Odd Fellows.

The annual meeting of the grand
lodge l. o. o. F. of Missouri was held
in st. Louis.
The report of Grand Secretary Sloan showed
membership of 70 SOL in the state. He pre-
sented the following financial statement:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

Fat cattle, as well as stock cattle, are
scarce in Audrain county. and cholera
is taking off great many hogs so
report SAYS,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
MAY Hang a Woman.
He Was Sick and Couldn't work.
lis Cure for Poor Health.
To Enforce the Rutterfne In-.

It is stated that a vigorous enforce
ment of the butterins law throughout
the state is contemplated by the board
Of agriculture
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Cut in Two BY Cars.

John Baird, aged about 80, en- route
from Mount Vernon to Kansas City
with stock, fell between two freight
cars near Golden City, and was cut in
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Ec1ecttcs want Recognition.

The eclectic school of physicians
want recognition on an equal footing
on the state board of health with the
homeopathic. A committee of eclectics,
all of st. Louis, waited upon Gov.
Stephens and presented their argu-
ments in support of the views they
hold in regard to the makeup of the
board. They say that the eclectics
should have two members of the state
board. the homeopaths two and the
allopaths three. This would be a fair
apportionmentan and representation, they
say, and would not give any one school
control of the board.
Congratulated BY Illinois Eclectics.
Gov. Stephens has received the fol.
lowing:
The twenty-ninth annual meeting of the
Eclectic Medical association of the state of ILL
noiS, in the statehouse assembled, send you
greeting. This association. representing 1,5OQ
eclectic physicians OF this state, unanimously
beg to congratulate you on the liberal steS
you have taken in the appointment II
official positions in state institutions irrespec-
tive of the allopathic tyrannical code of ethics
Thousands of practitioners through the United
States and tens OF thousands of friends OF lib
eralism in medicine feel that you have do ne for
the people that act of independence which is in
perfect harmony with our free American insti-
tutionS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27

The report Of Secretary Retta L. CHM of the
Daughters of Rebekah showed "a new lodges
instituted during the year and 24Os mem
berS admitted, making a total of 10,906. The
financial report made the receipts 81, s.; re-
lief paid. 800; expenses, sI1,3IT.I7; assets,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27


the St. Louis police with stealing a
violin valued at $500, and pawning it
for an old pair of trousers and IS cents.
A PensIoner of 1912.
Aunt" Polly Powell, aged 80, a pen
sioner of the war of 1872, died near
Mexico, aged 90. Her father lived to
be nearly 100, and died near Mexico.
Entitled to Free Delivery.
Independence. Mexico, Clinton and
Columbia are entitled to free mail de-
livery, their post Office receipts having
come up to the required amount.
May Hang Woman.
Pearl Waters, colored, who killed Lii
liam Waddell. also colored, over ten
cents, was found guilty in St. Louis
and the death penalty assessed
He Was Sick and Couldn't Work.
Irwin Wright, of Auxvasse, Galloway
county, sick and unable to work, took
a dose of electric battery solution and
died in great agony.
His Cure for Poor Health.
Elias II. Gage, aged 50, an old soldier,
hanged himself in Ralph Denny's barn,
ten miles northeast of Sedalis- His
health was poor.
To Eneoraa the RufkarE1e To-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Stock in Holt County.

Most of the fat steers have been
shipped out of Holt county. and stock
cattle are scarce. Fat hogs are plenti-
full, and stock hogs are being shipped
in from southern Missouri and Arkan-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
Pawned a Ya1uable Violin.

VIM. Tinsley, colored, is charged by
the st. Louis police with stealing a
violin valued at $500, and pawning it
for an old pair of trousers and rs cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-05-27
To Walk Around the World.

Henry Roedter, St. Louis teamster,
has started to walk around the world.
He carries a passport from Secretary
Sherman and letters from Mayor Zieg-
enhein of st. Louis.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1897-02-27
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