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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02

For rent, the Prof. Vance cottage.
refitted and painted throughout. In
quire OF Judge Emerson. II
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES.

The REGISTER has for sale
Marriage Certificate Books
80 to the book-with stubs.
The law requires the person
solemnizing marriage to issue
a certificate and to keep a
record of the same. These
Books answer all the purpose,
zoe per Book.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-12-02
1T e r M 81

~ N AK
Board, Washing of Clothes, Tuition n Eng
lish, and all kinds OF Useful and Orna
mental Needle Work, per Session of Five
Months, are $90.00-payable in advance.
erTns for instruction in Music, Foreign
Language, Drawing and Painting can be
had by applying as below.
Attached to the Convent, and totally sepa-
ted from the boarding school, is
select DIZZY SCHOOL
n which the usual branches of sound and
practical education are carefully impaired.
Terms in the Day School will be, for the
present, One Dollar per Month.
Information may De had by applying in
person or by letter, to
MOTHER MARIAN, Superioress
the Convent of the Ursune Sisters Arcadia, Iron
County, No.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
FIVE BODIES N WHITE RIVER WRECK

Evansville. Ind. March y 1t is now certain that
Ave lives were lost In the Evansville and Terre
Uaute Railroad disaster al White River near
Decker They were: Conductor Sears. Boleman,
the fireman, William H. Lang. Fort Wayne; Her
ber, Allen. Evansville and DR.. William +. Ening.
of No 642j South Ifalstead-st. Chicago. Dr.
raine left home on that train for Winter Haven.
Fla and has never been heard from
The crevasse where the wreck occurred is now
500 feet wide and increasing every hour. force
OF $50 men Is at work but the roadbed is being
steadily swept away.
The rise In the Wabash River continues. and the
water il within eighteen inches of the rails on the
louisville and Nashville bridge. between Wabash.
Ind and Hawthorne ILL., Farinhouscs trees. drift
wood and carcasses are lodged against the piers.
b the officials say this pressure Will not endanGer
the structure All trains are delayed ack River
is rising and back water near GRANVILLE, Ill, is
causing considerable trouble TO Decatur and Evans
xuIe trains Efforts made to-day 10 recover
the bodies Of those under the wreck. but they were
not successful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
BLACK WOULD NOT PROMISE
AN OBSTACLE IN THE WAY OF PLATTS
POLICE BILL
LAurERBAcH WENT TO AtBANY WITH THE
MEASURE But 1T WAS NOT INTRODUCED
FOR FEAR of THE COVER

Albany, March ~ (SpeciaD.-Governor Black
to-day declined to give any pledge to Edward
Lauterbach that he would sign the latter's bill
creating a Greater New-York Police Depart
ment, and Mr.. Lauterbach therefore. had the
discretion not to have 1t presented to the Legis-
lature. Some Senator was to Introduce 1t, ana
then It was to be damned through"
The object OF the bill. as most residents or
New-York know was to enable Serator Piatt
to name board which should rule over the
Police departments Of the cities OF New-forK'
Brooklyn and Long Island CITY and the excuse
for its passage was the recent differences whch
have existed In the Police Board OF New-for
Senator Platt and his advisers. to all appear
ances. felt confident that they could easily pass
such a bill through the Legislature But wouih
Governor Black sign it? That was the question
Mr. Lauterbach came here to-day to have an
swened. and he received no satisfaction.
The Governor will not be party to any ar
rangement of prominent politicians to change III
n most radical manner the charter Of New
York or Of any other CITY, Political bills he
does not like. The bill to gerrymander Troy IS
probably dead He would not sign bill TO
give the Republican party an advantage at an
election to he held in Schodack. The bills rob-
blng the voters OF Utica Of their control OF the
offices Of that city have not yet met with MS
approval Mr.. Black has read closely that part
OF the history Of the State which tells OF the
action Of Governor Flower at William f. Shee-
hans suggestion In depriving the Mayor OF
Buffalo of his right to appoint the Ponce COM
mIssioners Of that city From all appearances
he does not intend to follow Mr.. Flowers un-
fortunate course.
Mr. Lauterbach after a talk with Governor
Black returned in dispirited mood to New
York
Mr. Iauterhach talked with Lou" Payne
while he was here. AMI Payn accompanied him
hen he called on the Governor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
DECLARED WAR ON SENATOR GORNtv
MR. GANss SPEECH CREATES A SENSATION
AMONG BALTIMORE POLITICIANS

MR. GANs's SPEECH CREATES A SENSATION
AMONG BALTIMORE POLITICIANS
Baltimore March 12.-An attack last night on
Senator German by Edgar H. Cans formerly As
sistant State Attorney has set the politicians all
agog Little else was discussed among the party men
to-day The occasion a complimentary din
ner given at the Hotel Rennert TO Dennis F. Ma
roney by his fellow workers In apprecia ton of his
services as an organizer of the Democratic Sound
Money League in the late Presidential campaign.
Mr. Cans spoke to the toast Conditions Of DEM
ocratic Harmony and Unity" THE Democrat tic
marty" he said. 'is divided into two camps Our
camp" he continued. lis larger than you think.
II Is made up Of thinking men. who devoted to
the principles OF the Democratic party. and who
want to drag II out of the mire into which II has
been plunged. The election to occur next fall is to
elect Legislature which is to elect United States
Senator. Is he to be Senator Gorman?" Here he
halted. "Or is he to be silver fanatc?"
NO, no." came the replies.
Il regard Senator German az the destroyer OF the
go back to the Senate. Applause) 1t Is said he
IS the best-known man I'm the Democratic party
| should use another expression; he is more noto-
rious. He is an astute. corrupt politician. ! will
support no one. will help no one to the I.egis-
lature who is not pledged to do all he can to de-
feat Mr.. German for the Senate. Second | will
not vote for any one who Is not Sound Money
Democrat. You can't get to vote for n silver
Democrat simply because want harmony Those
who do not want sound money must come to us E:
we cannot go to them. The Boy Orator Of the
ashes. VIII we do that? a real man will never
bend the knee except TO that which he believes to
Mr. Cans declared that he was uncornpromisinelv
opposed to any yielding to the German element in
politics or to the silver enthusiasts. and his re-
marks were received with frequent expressions OF
apprONal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
BRUTALLY BEATEN BY HfGHWAYMEN.
THREE MEN ARRESTED FOR RoBBING A FOURTH
WHILE FIFTH CHoKED HIM.

THREE MEN ARRESTED FOR RoBBING FOURTH
WHILE A FIFTH CHOKED HIM.
William J. Reagan, of No. lis Chares-st' stag
rered into the Charesst police r,ation at o'clock
Yesterday morning. with his face covered with
blood and his clothes torn and muddy. lie told the
sergeant that two hours previously, while waking
in West Thirteenth-st between Tenth and Elev-
enth aves four spranS out from shadow
and while one seized him by the throat, the other
three heat HIM After lying hour or more on
the sidewalk unconscious he awoke to the discov-
erv that his pockets had been rifed and ~ IN
money taken from him. A physician who dressed
the mans wounds said that he had been brutally
assaulted. a., .r ~,
Late Yesterday from the description given ny
Roaran Detective Daniel OConnor arrested Will
lam Roulanger. twenty-five years old, at NO Ssv
East Fortet st. and on statements made Dy MN
afterward took In John and William Hartney
twenty lone and twenty-three years ola respec-
lively of No ass Eighth-st. and John Nrohisan
Of No. 42s East Twenty-eighth-st Ihe lalteI ,,s s
deny assaulting Reagan. but Boulanger aoml,s
that he choked him while the others beat Ine MAJ
and robbed him. The prisoners VIII be arralsneu
in jefferson Market Police Court this morning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
CHIEFS OF THE SEE YUPS CONE EAST.
WEALTHY CHINESE MERCHANTS OF SAN FRAN
CISCO OK THEIR WAY TO WASHINGTON.

WEALTHY CHINESE MERCHANTS OF SAN FRAN
CISCO OK THEIR WAY TO WASHINGTON
Chicago March PA select party OF Chinese
merchants OF San Francisco including the wealth.
lest OF the race in America arrived In Chicago this
morning from the Pacific Coast on their way 10
Washington on a peculiar mission. In the party
are Lee Chow whose fortune is estimated at
81 ooo 900; Chan Lee Doom. big rice and tea
chant: Wong Shat Shung. native American. who
Is worth $4,000; Lee Fook. member OF the cigar
firm OF Cabanas e. Co. credited with an estate
worth 100000: Fung Vow Kaing. president OF the
See Yum Society; Moy Burk Fun. the Interpreter;
J. c. Campbell OF Reddy, Watson a. Campbell. San
Francisco counsel for the See Yup Society in
America and Private Secretary Thomas \. Keosh.
The party travelled In a private car. which was the
SCENE OF concerts lectures and dramatic recations
bv some OF the Cinnamon and invited fellow
travellers.
All the ten Cinnamon members OF the See
Yup Society. which is at war with the Sam Yup
Society In San Francisco. Fung Young Hang the
Consul there sent to the Chinese Minister at
washington recently list OF charges against
prominent members of the See iups. accusing them
OF noting against the Chinese Empire. The Min
ister sent the charges 10 Pcking as true Lee Chow
and President kang were sentenced 10 De Dehedd-
a dozen relatives OF the other members OF the
partv were imprisoned and their property cOniis-
Gated IL Is to have these troubles removed thdt
The See Yups are now their way 10 Washing
ton The Chinese members or the party hrrhyed
In s,Ikcn robes were received In state by the lead
ers OF Chinatown on their arrival and will bt~n-
tertained until tomorrow evening. They are stay
ing al tho Auditorium Hotel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
THE SHELDON JURY STILL OUT.

Auburn. n. Y, March l2-The jury In the Shell
don wfe-murder case came in:o court at $40 p. m.
to-day and reported that they could not agree.
They were sent back to deliberate further
At o'clock the jury again came Into court and
asked for further Information concerning the evi-
dence They desired nrst, to hear all OF the test-
mony OF the chemist, Hamilton, as to his micro
scopic examination OF Mrs Sheldons head. As the
chemist had not given evidence on the subject the
information could not be given that he inspected
the head with u hand glass. Next. the jury asked
II there was anything In the evidence the
time the human body Will retain warmth after
death 1t happened also that this subject had not
been brought into the evidence, although rigor
morts. It's onset and Its duration. had been thor
oughy shown to be indeterminable. Thereupon the
Jury was sent out for supper. after which IL re-
sumed Its deliberations.
AT midnight the jury had not agreed upon YER
diet and the general impression prevails that an
agreement will never b reached
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
LOWER LICENSE UPTOWN.
A SCHEME WHICH WOULD MAKE THE LIQUOR TAX
$500 OUTSIDE OF THE FIRE LIMITS

Albany, March 12.-Assemblyman Mathewson, OF
New-York. to-day proposed an important amend
mont TO the Raires law. He presented n bill TO
reduce the liquor tax I'm New-York City outside
the fire limits from $500 500 1t is n special
bill but is made general by providing that all parts
Of cities having by the last State census popula =
ton OF 5ooOt> or more In which frame buildings
may be erected In pursuance OF law shall not for
PURPOSES OF taxation under the kaines ac, he
deemed n part of such cities. but shall be =
sidered as cities having a population OF less than
100000 but more than 5000 This under the law
would give to the frame-building district OF New
York q liquor tax OF 800
Mr. Maihewson said in explanation of the bill:
The line between tax of $3.50 and 800 is now
drawn AT the Bronx River. We ask by this bill
for an intermediate district where 500 may be the
price OF 4 liquor-tax certificate. Eight hundred
dollars Is too large to he paid by saloons in
This district. Ii to no more than fair
that an Intermediate grade should be estab-
lahed from One-hundred-a and forty ninth-st the
Bronx"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
THREE LIVES LOST N HOTEL FIRE.
BURNING OF THE CHICAGO HOUSE IN BUFFALO
FLAMES SPREAD BY GALE.

BURNING OF THE CHICAGO HOUSE IN BUFFALO
FLAMES SPREAD BY \ GALE
Buffalo. March l2-The old Chicago House at the
southeast corner Of Washington and Exchange
SITS. was nearly gutted by fire at $50 o'clock this
afternoon. and so rapid was the spread of the
flames famed they were by a gale raging
with the velocity Of over seventy niles an hour.
that three inmates lost their lives and two were in
iured The dead Edward ODonnell. PADDY"
Brennan and william s. Hanahan. all Of Buffalo.
The injured are William Wilson and Mrs. Wilson.
also OF Buffalo.
O'Donnell was burned TO a crisp; Hanahan was
sufYocated while he lay in bed, and Brennan. a
heavyweght boxer met his fate by fame and q
terrible leap from the third story OF the blazing
fretrap.
Nothing but the suddenness of the fire can ac-
count for the death of the men, for the chances for
escape numerous had the terrified victims
not been surprised and panic-strcken.
The fire started shortly after o'clock. and as
the building was In the heart Of the city and the
hour early an immense crowd congregatcd and
hampered the work OF the firemen. squad Of
policemen drove them back. A dozen engines were
soon work, however and In less than fifteen
minutes the fire under control and al danger
of its spreading TO the valuable property in the
vicinity was over Meanwhile the tragedies We're
being enacted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
INSANE FROM CIGARETTE SMOKING.

A PLUMBERS ASSISTANT IN HARLEM SENT TO
THE HOSPITAL FOR THE SECOND TIME.
Simon Madden. plumbers assistant. twcnty-onc
years old taken from his home No li9 Will
ls-ave.. TO Harlem Hospital last night, insane.
His parents say that his condition is due to Gig
arette-smokng. Madden first became insane on
February %, and attempted to throw himself out
OF the parlor window of his home. His brother
and a friend started TO take him to Harlem Hos
pital foot. but at Lincoln-ave. and the Southern
Boulevard he broke away and ran into Putnams
Raines law hotel, crying out. my head is on fire,'
He created n commotion In the barroom by plung-
ing his head In the washing-tank
Madden recovered after five days In bellevue Hos
pa and taken home. He began smoking
cigarettes again without his parents knowledge.
and yesterday afternoon began TO rave again. His
mother watched him until 1880 o'clock last night.
when ambulance was summoned from Harlem
Hospital and he sent there. He will be taken
to Bellevue Hospital again to-day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
DARING WEST SIDE INCENDIARISM
THREE FIRES KINDLED WITHIN FEW HOURS
FRIGHTENED TENANTS ACCUSE AN
INNOCENT MAN

FRIGHTENED TENANTS ACCUSE AN
INNOCENT MAN
Andrew Hammer. living at One-hundred-an
thrtieth-st and Tenth-aye.. was held in 5000 bail
and subsequently discharged for lack of evidence
against him In the Harlem Police Court yesterday
afternoon. on complaint OF having started three
suspicious fires In the tenement houses Nos. lilo
and 2,ll2 Western Boulevard. His arrest and dis
charge were both caused by Fire Marshal Mitchell.
The fires. which. according TO the Marshal. were
undoubtedly Of ncendlary origin, and which KAN
mer was alleged TO have made occurred in the
early hours OF yesterday morning. No. 2,ll2 West
ern Boulevard is unoccuped. A policeman a
light in the house about O'Clock In the morning.
and entering discovered three piles Of shavings
burning. The piles were IN three separate places.
He put the fires and then reported his discovery
to his sergeant. About $50 o'clock flames were
out by the Fire Department after 1t had done
about 81 900 damage few moments before the
fremen arrived man was noticed leaving the
cellar In the excitement he got away. Two hours
later the tenants Of No. 21lO compelled for
the second time to leave their rooms. owing TO an
other fire which had been started In the cellar.
Like the others. this fire was put out after the
building had been slightly damaged
Fire Marshal Mitchell summoned after the
last fire. He informed by the jantor of No.
2,l0 that Hammer might have made the fires. He
had lived on the top floor until month ago. the
TO get square," AS Hammer had been seen near
the house when the last fire occurred he was ar
rested. Fire Marshal Mitchell. however learned
later that Hammer was at home when two OF the
house on his way to work when the flames broke
out third time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
MRS RUIZ TELLS H,R SAD STORY.
SECRETARY SHERMAN PROMISES PROMPT CON

washington. March l2.-Secretary Sherman had
call shortly before 10 o'clock this morning by ap-
pointment from Mrs Ruiz widow of the man who
ls alleged 10 have been murdered In the military
prison at Guanabacoa. Cuba. several weeks ago.
Mrs. Ruiz was accompanied by her five children
and an Interpreter, whose presence was needed. as
she Is unable to speak word of English. The in
tervew, which lasted about five minutes. was de-
voted to pathetic recital Of the total destitution
OF the family and their reliance upon the United
states to secure indemnity from Spain ac-
count OF the death of her husband. who. II is as
serted. was a naturalZed American citizen. prac-
tisins dentistry for the last fifteen years in Cuba
Secretary sherman. after hearing the complaint
suggested that IL would be necessary to put the pc
tition In writing. when the Department would give
prompt consideration to it.
Mrs. Ruiz and her children subsequently called
az the White House and had a brief interview with
the President.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
THE PROPOSED TAX ON CLUBS.
MANY LEGITIMATE AS WELL AS FAKE ORGANI-
zATIONs EXERCISED OVER IT.

Among the smaller social clubs OF the city and
among the "Ranes law clubs there Is much con-
sternation these days account OF the reports
from Albany that the Legislature will pass such
amendments to the Raines Liquor Tax law to
compel a clubs this city pay of $500
or keep liquor out Of tho clubrooms Hundreds OF
clubs were organized last year with the sole pur-
pose Of having liquor sold to the members In the
rooms particularly Sundays. without police in
reference. An amendment which would compel
the payment of the heavy tax at every place in
which liquors served to members OF clubs
would mean the speedy death OF all such fake
clubs, OF course and It would also mean the dea h
OF a number OF small but thoroughly respectable
social clubs which organized before the
Raines law enacted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
FOUR-YEAR-OLD VICTIM or THE CAbAr'
| A CHILD CRUSHED TO DEATH IN LEXINGroN-AVE'
| WAS on HIS WAY HOME FROM PLAY.

. c1,11n cp1,surD TO DEATH IN LEXINGToN-AvE.
WAS on HIS WAY HOME FROM PLAY
Albert I.efebvre the four and n half year old son
~ n steam and gas-ntter whose place OF business
is at No lif Seventh-ave.. was run over ny
Iexington-ave cabc-car, soon after O'Clock last
evening near Seventy-sixth-st.. and was so badly
injured that he died In the German Hospital two
hours later.
The child was on his way home. after an after
noon In Central Park with older boy. and was
crossing the avenue near Seventy-sixth-st when
downtown cable-car struck him and carried him
several feet The gripman stopped the car too
late crowd collected and willing hands raised
the car from the tracks while Policeman Thomas
Kenney extricdted the lnangled body. The boy
carried into the German Hospital nearby
Both his legs and several ribs were broken. Word
was his home. and the boys mother and
father the hospital and remained with the
sufferer until he died.
The gripman arrested and locked up on a
charge OF mansaughter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
SHAMELESS LEGISLATION VETOED.

Guthrie, Okla March R-Governor Renfrew
Democrat to-day vetoed the Territorial Civil Ser
vice bill. passed By the Democratic Legislature to
keep all the Territorial appointive Offices In the
hands OF Democrats and Populists for four years
and rob the incoming Republican Governor OF al
patronagc The Governor declared In his message
that IL right and just that Executive should
have the right select his own confidential ad-
visers and subordinates. The members were
astounded at the Governors action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
GENERAL RIVERA FULL OF HOPE

Tho Cuban Junta In this city yesterday received
letter from General Rius Rivera, da ted Pinar del
Rio February "a. 1897. The only part Of the letter
which can be made public is translated follows:
advise you again that you need not fear for us
as rs to the outcome Of this campaign which is near
ing lts end. Our forces in this territory under my
command are now occupying the same positions
they held at the beginning Of the campaign In Oc-
tober, and they have become accustomed to war
fare and act with confidence. will not enter into
details II Is sufficient TO know that In Pinar del
people. Time will tell. Your friend embraces you.
RUS RIVERA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
BRYAN SAYS he rs SATISFIED.

St Louis March l2-Wiliam jennings Bryan ar
rived this morning his way from Nashville
Tenn 10 his home at Lincoln. Neb. lie says he Is
worn out by his recent ecturing tour in tho South
and intends taking a short rest. In a short inter-
view ne said II am more than satisfied with the
progress OF sllver's cause among all classes -Four
during the last campaign. and will certainly b
more successful"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
FISHERMEN ADRIFT on AN ICE FLOE

Bay city, Mich, March i2.-The Ice on Saginaw
Bay broke loose this morning. carrying eight or ten
fishermen out into the lake with 1t. The wind Is
blowing a gale little south OF west, and 1t will
carry the Ice toward Fish Point. where the men
may escape shore. The Ice Is foot In thickness
and IL n believed there is no danger OF their being
lost Their families. who live In West Bay CITY,
are much worried. however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
son or Az ARMY OFFICER KILLS HIMSELF

Plattsburg. ~ Y. March 2-Pryate Capron. OF
Company Il. 2lst Regim mt. United States Army
committed suicide here this evening by shooting
himself In the head with his rifle. Temporary In
sanity is assigned for the act. His father is cap
tain In the ith Artillery. Washington Barracks.
Washington. ID. &. capron Joined the Army
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-13
PHYSICIAN KILLED AT ChoSHINu.
TRAGIC DEATH OF DR.. f. P. sTRrNK' Or
BREWSTERS.


prowe,ers Y V March 12-Dr. F. =. Strink,
nrominent physician Of this town. was instantly
killed this morning by the 1ll5 eastbound pas
senger train on the New England Railroad. at the
crossing lust east Of the village. with com
pa MON the doctor descending the steep grace
known as Pleasant Hill in a carriage. train
canno, he seen by a person driving until the horse
is the track
As the train came around the curve TO the cross
ing this morning the engineer saw the vehicle
less than fifty feet distant The locomotive struck
the horse and carried IL several hundred feet. DR..
Strunk and his companion Edward b. Lewis. were
thrown against a fence. and the carriage was
demolished When the trainmen returned to the
place of the accident they found the lifeless body
of the doctor while Lewis lay unconscious by his
side Or. Strunk's body and Lewis were brought
10 the village and an examination showed mat the
dead mans neck shoulder and leg had been
broken and his skull fractured. Lewis is rapidly
recovering. lie received only a Ie" Druises ana d
severe shock.
DR. Strunk had been a resident OF this town FOR
twenty-three years. and had always had large
practice.