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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22
PRINCE AND eEeaARs.


Like prince in an old-time story,
He sits at his palace gate;
About him, bent and hoary,
The ragged mendicaRts wait
The prince is dashing fellow.
Wears velvet, and cloth of gold,
"A tunic and cap of yellow;
Rags shelter them from the cold.
He quaffs from a crystal chalice,
They stoop to the wayside spring;
He dweIls in lordly palace.
They hide beneath winters wing.
They covet his royal splendor.
His ease, and his turic gay:
The bars of his cage are slender.
They think him as free as they.
Then / open the istudy shutter,
And scatter their daily bread,
They come with a rush and fiutter,
Where the bountiful feast Is spread
For the prince is my yellow canary.
The beggars, so gay and free,
Are only the sparrows wary,
That live in the old elm tree.
My little gold bird is poet,
He pipes me a roundelay;
a captive-he does not know Il,
And sings in blithesome way.
But at times in his prison narrow,
He wishes that he might be
A gay little beggar sparrow,
Out in the old elm tree.
Dorothy Deane. in Good Housekeeping
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22
HIS Dehnftion.

'I see," said the wife, shat before
the Spaniards surrendered Santiago
they looted the ships. What does that
mean?''
"Wel1," responded the husband, '.it
is just like woman going through her
husbands pockets" Philsdelphia
Item.
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Practically ON q Paper Basis.

Spain has nominally double stand
ard of silver and gold, but effectively
only a paper standard. The Bank of
Spain had in 1896 in its vaults SAC. 00o,-
600 of gold, but there is none in cir
eulation. The circulation consists Of
Silver .s1s4, 600. 900
Bank 70, O0O,OV0
ell full legal tender, and the bank pa
per is reieemable in silver or gold at
the French ratio of 1874 to 1. In fact
the paper is not now redeemed in coin
and is to all purposes the standard
money which governs internal prices.
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a ProbabIe Fatal sheotinr.

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. 14.-Ben
Hardin, aged IS, fired six shots at DR..
w. e. Davis, four of which took eff
feet. Davis is probably fatally wound.
ed. Davis drove over young Hardin in
his buggy and failed to apologize for
the act. This is the alleged cause for
the assault. DR.. Davis is one of the
best-known colored politicians in the
state
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22
THE CHASTITY CROCODILE.
This Repulsive Reptile Eats Men,
But Possesses Beauty and Do
nestle Virtues.

Sea crocodiles, a rare species, have
oeen known to reach a length of 80
feet. They are not so man-hungry,
however, as the ''mugger," or infant
crocodile of India, which is said not to
be diminishing in numbers, and which
fairly swarm even in the smaller
rivers.
These unclean reptiles are so numer-
Gus about many streams that the vii
lage watering places have to be pal
isaded by q loop fence, built out into
the stream to prevent the women who
come to dip water from being gobbled
up by them.
Crocodile worship is the queerest
freak of Indian religion. Apparently
the frightful creatures are reverenced,
precisely, because they are dangerous,
and must De propitiated by fair words.
In any case the Hindoos are not per-
nitted, by their religion, to kill either
:rocodiles or any other living thing.
So one finds in many villages a per-
manently resident crocodile, known
by name, and treated respectfully, TAX
ing toll of the natives. year by year
until it becomes rather point of local
pride to tell how many children the
fat old sinner, who suns himself in the
mud, utterly fearless of reprisals, has
eaten.
In some cases sacred crocodiles are
kept in narrow ponds and fed by Brah-
min priests. And it is curious to note
that this custom dates back to the
time Of the ancient Egyptians.
Crocodiies know a thing or two. In
very hot climates they bury their eggs
in the sand and the sun matches them.
Where the nights are cool enough SO
that the sand does not retain the suns
heat the 'crocodilus Porosus," the
estuary crocodile of the east, puts its
eggs in the middle of a heaped-up
mound of vegetation. This heats by
fermentation, precisely like wet hay in
& stack and keeps the eggs warm until
they hatch out. The female crocodile
guards the nest jealousy and small
boys don't try to rob it as rule.
The Trochilus, or crocodile bird, the
queer little convoy that always lives
with the big saurians, also lays it's eggs
In the sand, but keeps the nest warm
at night by sitting on tn. Y. World.
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Ex-Gov. W. j. STONE.


Ex-Gov. William Joel Stone has TO-
turned from an extended trip east,
and is staying at the West End hotel,
says the st. Louis Republic. He is ao-
companied by Mrs. Stone and their
two daughters.
Mrs. Stone and her daughters spent
the last year in Europe, and it was for
the purpose of meeting them that the
ex-governor went east. On his way
to Montreal he stopped in Providence
on mater of urgent business, spent
several days In New York, and then
pressed on to Montreal, going down
the ST. Lawrence through the Thou
aand islands en- route.
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Standing Him on.

Gam to understand that there is no
hope?" he asked.
We'll" she replied, when we have
another war, if you enlist and make
a record, I may consider the idea OF
marrying you."-Philadelphia NQrth
American.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22
BraxfI ON . Paper Basis.

Brazil for many years has had
keehnica1 gold standard, but in fact
has no metallic basis. There is neither
gold nor silver in circulation. Her
only currency Is the paper milreis,
having par value of 81 cents, but now,
relative to gold, worth 20 cents. This
paper Ia legal tender for all debts, AID
regulates all Internal prices.
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Probably Lost with An ON Board.

Philadelphia, Sept. 14.-Private adj
vices have been received in this city
from London to the effect that the
British bark David Morgan. Capt. Nc
MILAN, from this port for Nagasaki,
japan. with oil, probably has been lost
tobether with her crew of 10 men.
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Nominated co succeed Himself.

Mobile, Ala, Sept. 1.-THE demo-
Gratis of the First district, in session
at jackson, nominated George WASH
ington Taylor for congress TO succeed
himself. He was opposed by HanniDk
Iexles. ex-minister to Spain.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22

What good can the extra hundred
million in gold brought in this year BY
our farm products do rs, while McKin-
ley is KEEPING 1t locked up in the treas
ury and 10 issuing interest-bearing
bonds to prevent 1t from circulating7
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22

Three years later, one stormy night
the transport Du Couedic. back from
Senegal, stopped at the Canaries tc
take on the mail. A package of papers
was tossed into the officers mess. De
Rhe. seated there. opened three
weeks old Paris sheet, and under the
heading, arrivals" read the follow
ing lines:
III. II. the King of Suabia. in the strict.
est incognito, as Duke of Augsburg, is once
more among Us. An unfortunate Incident
occurred at the station. The Baronre de
Hall, who. accompanied by her mother
Comtesse Babarine, was travelling With
his majesty, suddenly missed an ornament
of small value, but to which Nine. de Hal.
is 1t seems, greatly attached lions claw
mounted In gold circlet- Mime. de Hal.
has offered two thousand francs for its
recovery"
my dear fellow, you'll miss your
watch, if you don't look sharp"
Thanks" said Julien, throwing
down the paper and springing up as il
a dream.
That night the man at the wheel.
alone on the bridge with the young
officer, saw Julien pass his handker-
chief several times across his face
strange, was it not? Since, though
there was stiff breeze, the spray die
not reach them.-Adapted for the San
Francisco Argonaut from the French
of Francois Coppee.
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cold and spanish Irours.

Madrid, Sept. 14.--Spanish As closed
yesterday at 66.6o. Gold was quoted
at g. so.
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ordersd srustsred out.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE Second
Georgia infantry. now at Huntsville,
Ala, has been ordered mustered out.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22

lot, don't I, for girl of 10? Horrible,
isn't it? But it's true. That's why
last winter we were at Nice, last sum.
mer at Scheveningen, now at Pau
That's why we are rolling like trunks
from one end of Europe to the other.
Mamma was almost a princess royal
you see; and from Is I've been given to
understand that l was meant for an
archduchess, at least, even if a left
handed one. Marry mere gentleman,
almost bourgeois. All! you are dis
gusted and l am ashamed of myself
Do not protest. Besides. am ex.
pensive and useless, and you don't
need me and I wouldn't make you
happy-and I don't love you. 1 don't
love anyone; love is in the things that
I've always been forbidden. Good-by
get up and go away without a word
But leave me your lions claw to re.
mind me of the honest fellow whom
have treated honestly. Adieu."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-09-22
I'm German East Africa.

Out of total German population of
as1 In the capital of German East At
r.ca. Dares-Salaam. 15s are officials.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
A JACK THE HUGGER.
CAUGHT SATURDAY NIGHT by OFFICER
BROWN.

Considerable excitement was caused
Saturday night by man whose amorous
inclinations led him to insult in very
ungcntlemanly manner every lady who
happened to be walking the streets
unacompanied by male escort and was
importunate enough to please his fancy.
1t appears that this person accosted no
less than eight different ladies that
evening and most Of them he took hold
of. 1t is said that one young lady was
walking past the new Currier block
when a man stepped out from the dark
ness and when she refused to be pleased
with making his further acquaintance
she says that he struck her.
About 10 o'clock officer Brown was
standing near the residence of l.. j.
Bolsters when two young ladies came
along and told him that a man who was
there leaning against post a short
distance down the street had accostcd
them and treated them in an ungentlc-
manly fashion. Brown Immediately
started in his direction where upon the
man crossed the street and the officer
after him. When caught he denied the
accusation but Brown thought best to
take him up to the station to see if he
was recognized by the other officers as
the man seen early in the evening.
When they reached West Street the
man made SUDDEN dash for liberty down
the dark street, Brown threw his club at
him but missed the mark and started
after him at full speed. 1t was an ex-
citing race but the law was swift and
soon the heavy hand of Barres popular
'cop" was clasped like a vice over the
shoulder of the refugee.
The man proved TO be one Charles
Lceman and this morning he was
brought before Justice Scott by Grand
Juror Fay and fined $4,000 and costs for
breach of the peace.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED.

MANY of the friends of Mrs. c, T. Fish
er called on her at the home OF her
daughter Mrs. A. G. Lapoint Saturday
afternoon, it being the S7th birthday OF
Mrs. Fisher. She received number
of tokens and many wishes for long
life. Mrs Fisher is one of the oldest
residents of the city. and we'll known
to the older citizens. She is in excel
lent health and bids fair to have many
more birthday receptions. The FOLLOW
inr verses were composed for her by
Rev. j. A. Sherburne.
With gentle, tender, loving care
Our Father notes our growing years,
Tie bows his ear to hear our prayer
And sends his grace to quell our fears.
You count your years and call them blest'
Their numbers reach to eighty-seven,
The latest one should be the best
Because it brings you nearest heaven
So am with you to the end
The Savior said; its proven true;
Hou ON his word may still depend,
.Twa, meant for his, he means for YOU
CITY of Barre. Sept. 10, 1895
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
ANOTHER RUNAWAY

AS Will Whitcomb's team was stand
i'm hitched in front of Prindle and Aver
ills store Saturday afternoon some noise
frightened the horse and he jumped
backward. He was hitched by chain
and in some way this became unhitch-
ed from the bits and he Immediately
started out on a journey. Teams were
Standing all along the sides of the street
and it Is a wonder that he did not foul
some of them, but he took straight
course down the middle of the street at
good trot and despite all efforts to
STAY him ran as far as Merchant ST.
where he was captured by S. D.. Cusll-
man and driven back to the store. Mr.
Whilcomb was in Prindle 4 Averill's
store and did not know his team hao
been running till it was brought back
No damage was done TO horse or car
riage.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
A ONE-SIDED CONTEST.

The ball-game at Central Park Satur-
dav afternoon between teams represent
ing Mackie Hussey e. Co. and Mathieson
& Brown was one sided contest. The
latter were the winners by score of
27 10 at the end of the fifth inning.
Douglas Barclay pitched for Mathie son
a. Brown and pitched a good game,
keeping the hits well scattered. "Mys-
terious Billy" Smith pitched for Mackie
Husscy ~ Co. and he was ba.ted all
over the lot, especially in the fourth
inning. The beany hitting of Mathie-
son e. Browns team and aided by poor
fielding by their opponents won the
game for them. The batteries were
Smith and Scott, Barclay and Cook.
Frank Brown umpired.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
Gradually Growing Quiet.

Santiago De Cuba, Sept l2.--As the
sun comes out behind the clouds after a
rain storm so quiet now once more pre-
wallis in this city after long years of tur-
bulence and misery. Yesterday was
observed in religious manner for the
first Sunday since the close of the war.
All military business was suspended
and the officers attended religious SER
vices at the palace.
There is still much sickness but the
departure of the large bodies of Ameri-
can and Spanish troops amongst whom
so much disease prevailed is now show
ing good effect. One thing that is
causing much disturbance in this line is
that yellow fever has broken out in Col
Rays regiment and there are GO cases
already broken out. 1t was contracted
from Spaniard and has spread rapidly.
-Four hundred Cubans have laid down
their arms ut Guantanamo and gone to
work on the plantations. The Amcri-
can officers are executing a very effec-
tive plan of producing quiet by not fur
nishing any rations or assistance to those
who have not already laid down arms.
Santiago is becoming the scene of
many gala parties and festivals owing
to the great influx of Cuban soldiers
from Gen. Castillo's command.
Col. Ray says that the death rate
amongst the Spaniards. before their de-
parturc from Guantanamo was some
thing terrible. The usual number of
deaths per day were about so, and 10 of
them died on the wharf the day the San
Ignacio left.
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has visited the wrecks of the
Spanish Cruiser and finds that The work
of floating the Maria Teresa is nearly
completed but that the Almirante
Oquendo is not worth the cost of saving.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
GOODBYE
CERVERA.
THE SPANISH AD-
MIRAL LEAVES
AMERICA.
SEVENTEEN HUNDRED
SPANISH PRISONERS
FROM SEAVEY'S IS
LAND EMBARK
FOR HOME.
His Departure Was Signal
lied by a Profound Graft
tude and Respect for
American Hos
pitality.
Off To Spain.

Portsmouth, N. H., Sept. 12--The
work of Transporting the Spanish pris-
oners from Seavcy's Island to the City
of Rome which has been chartered to
take them to their native land began at
6 o'clock this morning and was compile
ted at nine O'Clock.
Admiral Cervcra and his son passed
the night at Hotel Rockingham in this
city and this morning they had farewell
is is from the officials of the navy. AT
9 O'Clock this morning they went aboard
and in parting they said they would
carry home many pleasant recollectlons
of the kidness and generosity OF the
American hospitality.
The steamer left shortly before neon
and will land at Srntandcr, Spain, She
had on board the 100 prisoners OF
Cerycras fleet from this place and "a
who were taken on at New YORK
During the trip the sick will be under
the care of two Spanish surgeons who
are am'ny the prisoner,
As soon as they reach Spain the n"
will all be given furloughs to allow
them TO visit their homes.
One hundred and four sick Spahlards
were aboard the City of Rome. All the
prisoners were clothed in American
uniforms and given rations OF ro'SlDee
and bread as they went aboad.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
200 Killed In A Riot.

New Orleans, La, Sept. 12.--Ths
steamer Olympia from Guatemala brings
news that there have been serious riots
there during the recent elections in
which 800 were killed.
The natives gathered in great forces
at the polls and there was considerable
disorder followed by personal disputes.
The police were unable to quell the
outbreak so the troops were called upon
and they found it necessary to fire into
the mob. This had the desired effect
and after Il time the crowds were
dispersed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
Accused of Grand Larceny.

Chicago, Sept. 12.-John II. Leonard,
assistant superintendent of Armour &
Co.'s lard refinery at the stocliyards, is
under arrest at the central station
charged with grand larceny. Leonard
some time ago was superintendent OF
the lard refinery of John Cudahy, at
Nashville, and it Is asserted that while
in that position he robbed his employer
of $25 000 Detectives have been search
ing for him for some time and found
him in Armour's, where he had secured
a position. Leonard denies the charge
and says it is all mistake.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
SPECIAL TRAIN.

Walter l.. Mains Consolidated Circus
will exhibit ut Barre, VT, Tuesday,
September 18th, 1898. Barre Railroad
Co., will run Special Trains as follows ::
Leaves East Barre, at 12:45 p. M,
Langdon's at :05 p m, arrive Circus
Grounds at 80 p. H., returning trains
for East Barre and Langdon's will leave
Circus Grounds at 4 go p. m. Fare for
round trip 25 cents, tickets good day of
sale only.
f. w. STANYAN, Genl Supt
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
RECEPTION AT GODDARD.

The first reception of the term was
held Saturday evening with most of the
students present besides goodly num-
Der of the alumni and friends of tile
school.
A partial list of the alumni present
is as follows, Sarah Knight '96. Emma
Foster '94, Blanche Spaulding '9l, Edith
Kinne '95, Lothair Leonord '95, l. Rich
Kent '95, Chas. Nc Knight '96, E. Ii.
Metcalf '96, Leslie Pierce '96.
The music consisted of Clayton Tuck
er, Goddard '97, violin, Cecil Tucker
M. S. '96, violin and Mrs. Hollister,
Miss Clough and Miss White at the
piano.
The floor managers were John Gay,
Charles Pierce 80, Clifford Booth 80.
In accordance with the old custom
the election of officers for the Lyceum
was held after the first dance. AS none
of last years officers were present Prof
o. X. Hollister called the meeting to
order and II. M. Cook go, was elected
President of the Lyceum. The other
officers are as follows Vice President
L. M. Bushnell '99, Secretary Miss
Helen Nc Knight '99. The members
of the Literary Committee are Prof. Joy
Chairman. Miss Lottie Hull 80, Miss
r. Z. Kelley, Lewis Brown '99, and
George Chase 90,
The first Lyceum will be held next
Saturday evening.
The reception finished at ten o'clock,
the usual hour, and the students disper-
sed to their rooms voting it n decided
Prof. Stone went TO Montpelier this
morning,
Ford Elagg 80, went to his home in
Richmond Saturday for an over Sunday
visit.
Prof. Phillips will he at the Seminary
Tuesday and Friday afternoons to give
instruction in vocal music.
The students are spending theil
weekly holiday in playing base ball
tennis and foot ball, and in getting
acquainted with the surrounding coun
try.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
A BRAVE
EMPRESS.
WALKED FIFTY YARDS
WITH A STILLETT0
IN HER HEART.
THE BODY OF THE LATE
EMPRESS OF AUS
TRIA LIES AT
GENEVA.
Funeral Ceremonies Begun
To-day With Imposing De-
monstratipns Of Sympa-
thy From all Over
the World.
Remarkable Will Power.

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. l2.-The
post-mortem examination over the re-
mains of the late Empress Elizabeth OF
Austria shows that the weapon of the
anarchist Laschini who stabbed her was
completely transtixed in her heart, pene-
trating three and one third inches and
making a wound one sixth of an inch
wide. 5af
The remarkable will power and ma
tural energy of the Empress allowed her
to walk so yards after she was struck.
The funeral will be held at Vienna on
Thursday and the body will lie in state
on Friday, The Court at Vienna will
90 into mourning for six months.
Dispatches of coincidence have been
received by Emperor Francis Joseph
from all parts Of the world.
Tho body of the Empress is enclosed
in triple coffin and placed ir room
hung with black tapesty.
A guard IS there constantly to keep
back the crowd who eagerly press for
ward to get sight of the surroundings
of the dead empress.
There has been an imposing demon
stration of sympathy ever since the trag-
edy occurred Saturday afternoon.
The funeral ceremony here commenc-
ed at noon. The populace stood with
barred heads before he hotel. The pro
cession lasted an hour. All the stores
were closed.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
Argue For independence.

San Francisco, Sept. 12.--Word has
been received here that Aguinaldo's
commissioners have started from Hong
Kong and should arrive here by Sept
ember 3Oth.
They are natives and will argue for
the independence of the Philippines
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
JUSTICE COURT.

Peter Nc Dermont was found by
Chief Rowland at 10 O'Clock saturday
NIGHT laying across the G. V. railroad
track near the covered bridge and was
n orres,ed lie was brought before
Justice Scott this morning by Grand
.Inror Fav and was fined $4,000 and
cost with GO days in the House OF Cor
rection as an alternative sentence. This
was the third offence.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
Soldier Shot.

Galveston, Tex, Sept. 12.-Edward
Callahan, q private in the immune regi-
mont was shot dead last night and his
comnanion was wounded by a police
man who gave himself up.
The policeman says he attempted TO
arrest Callahan for beating ll'tle poy'
The immunes were paid off yesterday
and they had been spending their money
in town.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
Five Bodies Found.

Philadelphia, Sept. 1t is now known
positively that five persons lost their
lives in the great explosion of gasblem
which took place here last night. Half
a dozen others are believed to have
pcrished in the flames.
The explosion took place in the Gel
lar of grocery store at 144o South
street. There were 40 gallons of gas
olinc and the explosion was terrific
The building besides those which ad-
jounncd it were completely destroyed
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-09-12
LOW RATES.

For the accommodation of the people
!, Wi,liamstown, South Barre, and Vi
cinity who wish to attend Walter L.
Mains circus, the Central Vermont rail-
rood will give reduced rates on the 18th.
Round trip tickets to Barre from VIII
Jamestown 80 cents. South Barre 10
cents A train will leave Williamstown
fnr Rarre at 7.3O a. M, South Barre at
745 Returning it will leave the city
at $50.