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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
LONG FINGER NAILS.

In Nubia the long nail is regarded
as indicative of good breeding. Tho
aristocrats constantly subject their
fnger-tips to cedar wood fire to insure
q good growth.
Among the fal1irs in Hindoostan
peculiar custom is that of holding the
hand tightly clenched and in one no.
sition so long that at last the nails
grow through the palm. emerging M
the back of the hand and growiDc
thence almost to the wrist. When the
wasted muscles refuse to support the
arm any longer it is bound in position
with cords.
The Siamese hold the long finger nail
in the same reverence we hold the fnp,-
lily tree. Many OF them never have bnd
their nails cut from the day of tba;r
birth. On the first finger the nail is
of moderate length three or fopr
inches-while on the other fingers tho
nails grow occasionally to two feot
The thumb nail, which is allowed ~
grow long, after reaching certain
length curves around like corkscrew
Narar
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
AR!zoNA's REPRESENTATION.

The Phoenix Chamber of Commerce Devils
ing Means for Its Proper Display at
Omaha.
PHOENIX, Ariz., March 21.-A meeting
was held here under the auspices of the
chamber of commerce to devise means
for giving Arizona representation at
the Omaha exposition. Among those
present and urging an exhibit were: Elk
Senator Henderson, of Nebraska and
S. X. Llewellyn, of the exposition de-
partment of promotion and publicity.
1t was agreed that the governor be
asked to name there commissioners and
that the business men of the territor,
be called on to advance about 1000
with the expectation that the amounts
subscribed would be refunded by the
legisla ure that will sit next January
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
TRIMMING IN VOGUE.
Heavy silk reps betting.

Heavy silk reps betting.
Jet belts representing g serpent.
Chiffon crimped in bayadere rows.
Black chantilly piece lace for waists.
Lace bands in heavy medallion de-
signs.
Narrow MORE ribbon for edging ruff
fes.
Bayadere striped neckties in heavy
reps.
Long ties of applique lace for the
throat.
Fancy empire combs in shell, plain
and jeweled.
Silver buckles set with turquoise on
white belts.
Colored silk waists having V and
collar Of white satin.
Waists of colored taffeta braided
with white satin bands.-Dry Goods
Economist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

In both China and Siam the owners
Of long nails wear metal cases over
them to preserve them. made of gold
or silver, and jeweled. While long nails
are not regarded as singular in China
they are rarely met with except on
fanatics and nedantic scholars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
ENGLAND'S GRAND OLD MAN.

An Ominous Bulletin Concerning MIR. Glad
stones Health.
BoURNEMoUTH, March 13.--The fol-
lowing bulletin has been issued with
respect to Mr.. Gladstone: ''In the alb
sence of any improvement in Mr.. Glad
stones condition, it has been settled in
consultation that he should return tc
Hawarden next week"
The bulletin is regard as having only
one meaning. It is understood the
grievous facial pains have returned
and will no longer yield to the usual
remedies
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

City Marshal Leonard Of Cameron
was shot twice and killed almost in
stantly early the other morning by
negro whom he had arrested for burg
larry. The murderer, whose name is
not known, stole a horse from L. E.
Burr, two miles south O: Cameron, and
pScana6
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE American yacht Anita, having
on board the body of Mrs. Thurston,
wife of Senator ThurstOn, and the
members of the congressional party
who have been visiting Cuba, arrived
at Key West, Fla, on the 18th, from
MatanZaS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE receipts from customs, on the
10th, amounted to S1,319,737. This is
the highest point, by nearly $685. 900,
that the customs has reached since the
new tariff act went into effect about
eight months ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE naval committee of the house
agreed, on the 18th, to provide for the
construction of five dry docks. These
are to be located at Boston, Ports
mouth, n. H.; Algiers, La; Mare Is
land, Cal, and League Island, Pa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

A WEEKS negotiation closed, on the
I4th, by the triumphant purchase by
the United States navy department in
London of the two fine cruisers built
and building at Elswick, England, for
the Brazilian government. These YES
sells are among the latest and best
products of the famous Armstrong
wards
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

GEN. REUB WILLIAMS, editor of the
Northern Indianian, at Warsaw, Ind,
gave a banquet, on the night of the
18th, to the press of the county. The
occasion was the fiftieth anniversary
of his connection with the printing
business in Warsaw. He has been ed
itor of the Indianian for 43 years and is
still actively at its head.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

The annual declamatory contest of
the young ladies OF Moniteau county
took place in California. Miss Georgia
Hill, of the California high school, won
first prize; Miss Virginia Leah Clark,
of Upton high school, second. and Miss
Cora Defoe, of Sherman school, third.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Nineteen Steamships Chartered In One Day
to Garry Grain to Europe.

PHILADELPHIA, March 1s.-The Record
says: Nineteen steamships were char
tered, Thursday, to load grain at Phila.
delphia, New York and Baltimore on
European account, which is claimed to
be the largest number ever chartered for
that purpose on single day. 1t is
estimated that these vessels will carry
at least 100000 bushels of grain to
foreign markets, and it was reported
that many orders from London were
not filled. because of the rush, as it was
impossible to fix the tonnage, owing t.
the unexpected demand.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
An ALLEGED Murderer.

Robert Bragg, accused of murder in
Clay county, w. Va, was arrested at
Jacksonville, Linn county, and lodged
in Jail at Linneus, by Deputy Sheriff
Critchfield, of Brookfeld and Marshal
Reece of Meadville.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

NINETEEN steamships were chartered,
on the 18th, to load grain at Philadel-
phia, New York and Baltimore on Eu-
ropean account, which is claimed to be
the largest number ever chartered for
that purpose in single day. 1t was
estimated that these vessels would
carry at least 100000 bushels of grain,
and it was reported that many orders
from London were not filled because of
the rush.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

A LARGE part of the time of the cab
met meeting, on the 18th, was con-
sumed in the general discussion of the
measures being taken to place the navy
on a proper footing for defense in case
of trouble. The question of the pur-
chase of war ships, where they could be
had, and at what price, was also talked
over
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
It Was Deadly PLAY.

Wm. Walker, aged IA, was accidental
~ shot and killed by James Anderson,
aged Is, at Baaman, Pettis county. The
boys were scuffiing, Walker attempt
ing to take the weapon, which was not
known to be loaded, from Anderson,
when it was discharged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
EIissoGri's Cora Pyramid.

DR.. II. Hedgepeth, OF Rocheport. who
has in charge the plans for the Mis-
souri, Corn Pyramid" at the Omaha ex-
position, proposes corn from every
county in the state. Every farmer
willing to furnish him one bushcl OF
choice corn, any variety, should write
him at once.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

4 TELEGRAPHIC order was received at
the recruiting Office in Cleveland, O.,
on the 18th, stating that in future all
recruits for the artillery must be sent
direct to Fort Slocum. East river, above
He'll Gate, y. Y, instead of to Column
bus (O) barracks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Farmer and Three Daughters Drowned.

While trying to ford Pomme de Terre
river at Flowers Mill, Is miles from
Humansville, Henry Walker, promi-
nent farmer, and his two daughters
were drowned and the wagon and team
lost
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

On the 10th the senate confirmed the
appointment of 7. V. Powderly as COM
missioner of immigration. Several
democrats voted for him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
1t Is Unlawful.

J. F. Allison, money lender of St.
Joseph, has been indicted by the fed
eral grand jury on a charge of holding
an old soldiers pension papers which
had been left as security for loan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

SENATOR PROCTOR, of Vermont, made
his promised statement upon affairs in
Cuba, on the 18th, in the form of a
speech in the senate. It was graphic,
but unimpassioned picture of what he
had witnessed during his recent visit,
and was listened to by crowded cham
Der and galleries with deep interest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

Mrs. Patience Taylor, colored, agec
1O4, died in st. Louis. She was buried
by her former owners. She outlived al
most all her children.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
New Postnnasters.

New presidential postmasters fol
Missouri: I. j. c. Fagg, Louisiana; C..
f. Robertson, Jefferson City; w. L.
Sillman, GAINESVILLE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Injured By a powder Explosion.

Oscar Hurst and John Berry were very
seriously, one is thought fatally,
burned, at Rich Hill, the other night,
by the explosion of can of powder
from which they were loading shells.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE Mangrove, with the court of in
quiry on board, sailed, on the night of
the 18th, from Havana for Key West,
Fla.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Insane Man Kills a Convict.

Says dispatch from Hartville, Wright
county: Sheriff Agee received from the
officers at Norwood one Green Barnes,
adjudged insane. Barnes was placed
in the only cell of a frame jail here
with Henry Turner, under sentence of
five years for burglary and larceny. At
2 Il. IN. Barnes, with a stick Of wood.
mashed Turner's head into pulp, from
which wound death resulted
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

ST. Louis manufacturers are sending
many millions of cigarettes to Japan,
where the demand is said to be grow.
ing rapidly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE territorial home rule bill was
defeated by the house committee on
territories, on the 10th, by vote of
six to four, on party lines. The bill
was introduced by Delegate Smith, of
Arizona, to allow the citizens of the
territories to elect their own governor,
secretary, auditor and treasurer, in
stead of having those officers appointed
by the president.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

a DISPATCH from Key West, Fla, on
the 18th, said: Rear Admiral Sicard's
health is not improving. He suffers
terribly from insomnia and often PAGES
the hotel corridor most of the night
He is failing fast and is constantly
under medical treatment. 1t is becom-
ing more and more improbable that he
will be able to command the squadron
in case it goes into active service
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Want a Free Bridge.

There is a strong movement on foot
looking to the erection of a free bridge
across the Mississippi river between ST.
Louis and East ST. Lruis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

SIDNEY Low, formerly editor of the
st. James Gazette, writing to London
from New York, eXtols the modera-
ton of the Americans on the subject
of Cuba, and declares that the British
would not have endured such saw
agery at their DOORS" adding: THE
Spauiard would have been cleared out
of Cuba, bag and baggage, long ago. :"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THERE were about 300 persons pres
mt in the grand hall of the Hotel Cecil,
In London, on the 18th, when the third
cable chess match for the Anglo-Amer-
lean chess trophy, presented by Sir
George Newnes, was opened. All the
prominent London chess men were
among the audience, and the exchange
of greetings over the cable elected loud
and prolonged cheers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Fright and Bad Whisky.

Black Ben Norris, a St. Louis negro,
committed suicide by shooting in the
head. He believed he was murderer,
a condition of mind brought about by
fright and bad whisky.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
OMAHA 5 BIG EXPOSITION.
Plans for Several of the State
Buildings Received and Be
ing Acted Upon.
SOME OF THE WORK ALREADY UNDER WAY.

Thirty-Five States Have Already Given
Notice of Their Intention to Partlci-
pate in the Big Show-A Great Gov
eminent Building Five Hundred Feet
Long.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.



John +. Ellory, highly respected
citizen of Moberly, aged "a years.
Peter Piggot, who resided two miles
east of Salisbury. He was in the en-
ploy of the Wabash Railroad Co. for a
number of years.
John Gell1in, pioneer of Pettis coun-
ty, at his home near Smithton, aged 81.
A. j. Lightner, one of the wealthiest
farmers of Livingston county, at Dur
ham, aged 80.
George c. Brown, an old and highly
respected citizen of Howard county, of
Bright's disease, at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. w. w. Walker, of Arm
strong.
May, the 14-year-old daughter OF Hon.
Robert Shakelford, at the home OF her
parents in Wellesville.
Mrs. Catherine Sublette of Sedalia,
aged rs, one of the heirs to the Sub
lette estate in st. Louis. She was
buried at Harrisburg, Boone county,
where for more than sixty years she
was a member of Mount Zion Mission
airy Baptist church.
DIR. Timothy L. Papin, an old ply
stefan of St. Louis.
Sugar-Beet Growing in Missouri,
G. c. Bell, of Boonville, saw the sec
rotary of agriculture in Washington
the other day in regard to arrange
ments in Missouri. 1t has been agreed
to send to each county from three tc
five packages, each containing a half
pound of seed. Last years experiments
were made under adverse condition of
dry weather and lateness Of the season
for planting, but the result has been
very gratifying to the department of
agriculture, and demonstrated that
Missouri may be counted in line as one
of the states well adapted for sugar
beet culture.
The bulletin showing last years re-
suits may be had on application to the
department Of agriculture after March
81.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

A SPECIAL to the New York Herald
from San Juan, Porto Rico, on the 27th,
says: Feeling against Americans
here is growing very bitter. In view
of the growing feeling the United
States consul here, Mr.. Hanna, will
probably ask for war ship
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE funeral of Maj Gen. Rosecrans
at Los Angeles, Cal. on the 10th, was
one of the most impressive and elab-
crate that city had ever witnessed.
Thousands assembled to honor the
dead warrior, and business was sus-
pended during the ceremonies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE president has decided to make
public, at once upon its receipt, the re-
port of tie naval court, and to do this
by sending it to congress with mes
sage explaining its Importance and ef-
feet as viewed by the administration,
and stating as briefly as possible his
plan for demanding reparation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

Never pierce meat while cooking ~
the juices will escape.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Struck by Lightning and Burned.

The depot of the Kansas City, Pitts
burg & Gulf railway at Katy, Vernon
county, was struck by lightning and set
were consumed
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

The Texas and Massachusetts, bat
tleships, then with Admiral Sicard's
squadron, were, on the 18th, ordered to
proceed at once from Key West, Fla,
to Hampton roads, to join the cruisers
Minneapolis, Brooklyn and Columbia,
and other vessels yet to be selected,
forming a new naval division.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

THE war ship Amazonas, built for
Brazil, but purchased by the United
States, was formally transferred to the
latter government, on the 18th, at
Gravesend, England. \ crew from the
San Francisco marched on board, the
Brazilian flag was hauled down and the
Brazilian sailors were landed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
To Aid Starving Cubans.

To aid starving Cubans contributions
of clothing, food and money have been
solicited by Carthage women and ship
ped to the Kansas City relief depot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24
Died Broken-Hearted.

Sallie Bean, from Clinton, was found
dying in an alley at Nevada, having
taking morphine. She left note stat
ing she died broken-hhearted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

May, Stern & Co.'S mammoth house
hold furniture warehouse, st. Louis,
with its contents, was destroyed by
fire The loss will reach $1G0, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

BY ELL ID. AXE.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-24

Jron County 3egister.
BY ELL ID. AXE.
1RONTON. MISSOURI
THE Mangrove, with the court of in
quiry on board, sailed, on the night of
the 18th, from Havana for Key West,
Fla.
On the 10th the senate confirmed the
appointment of T. V. Powderly as COM
missioner of immigration. Several
democrats voted for him.
THE receipts from customs, on the
10th, amounted to S1,319, 1877. This is
the highest point, by nearly s365,OOO,
that the customs has reached since the
new tariff act went into effect about
eight months ago.
THE naval committee of the house
agreed, on the 18th, to provide for the
construction of five dry docks. These
are to be located at Boston, Ports
mouth, n. H.; AIgiers, La; Mare Is
land, Cal, and League Island, Pa.
THE American yacht Anita, having
on board the body of Mrs. Thurston,
wife of Senator ThurstOn, and the
members of the congressional party
who have been visiting Cuba, arrived
at Key West, Fla, on the 18th, from
MatanZaS.
a TELEGRAPHIC order was received at
the recruiting office in Cleveland, O.,
on the 18th, sta ting that in future all
recruits for the artillery must be sent
direct to Fort Slocum, East river, above
He'll Gate, n. Y, instead of to Column
bus co. barracks.
A SPECIAL to the New York Herald
from San Juan, Porto Rico, on the 27th,
says: Feeling against Americans
here is growing very bitter. In view
of the growing feeling the United
States consul here, Mr.. Hanna, will
probably ask for war ship"
THE funeral of Maj Gen. Rosecrans
at Los Angeles, Cal, on the 10th, was
one of the most impressive and elab-
crate that city had ever witnessed.
Thousands assembled to honor the
dead warrior, and business was sus-
pended during the ceremonies.
The Texas and Massachusetts,, bat
tleships, then with Admiral Sicard's
squadron, were, on the 18th, ordered to
proceed at once from Key West, Fla,
to Hampton roads, to join the cruisers
Minneapolis, Brooklyn and Columbia,
and other vessels yet to be selected,
forming a new naval division.
THE war ship Amazonas, built for
Brazil, but purchased by the United
States, was formally transferred to the
latter government, on the 18th, at
Gravesend, England. A crew from the
San Francisco marched on board, the
Brazilian flag was hauled down and the
Brazilian sailors were landed.
THE president has decided to make
public, at once upon its receipt, the re-
port of tie naval court, and to do this
by sending it to congress with a mes
sage explaining its Importance and ef
feet as viewed by the administration,
and stating as briefly as possible his
plan for demanding reparation.
SENATOR PROCTOR, of Vermont, made
his promised statement upon affairs in
Cuba, on the 18th, in the form of
speech in the senate. 1t was a graphic,
but unimpassioned picture of what he
had witnessed during his recent visit,
and was listened to by crowded cham
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-01-01

BOms questions asked By go -.
enthusiast lead TO the foliowiAs
tor.cal facts. -
Captain Wilbcrt Robinson y w XXI q
eat man 10 point OF service on " 10 Il
timore team. Robinson ana ~"
hon, the famous dumping pss..'m
were secured BY Manager bs.s s'.,.s
1890 from the philadelphia A'a- s.,s.
Baltimore was then IN the oia A"'
can association. - IA
Robinson IL the only one o. WV NJ.
Association team left, and OF 1ns .'as
timore team Of 1890 only three $500 .ss~us
Robby are now playing major psyry
ball namely. Clarence Chilas,
werden and George Van Haltrsn' o.l,,.
The only other member Of ING I'M .~ssu
more team who was on the team 4 ia
Manager Hanlon took charge = ~. 4
1892 and began the work Of ma ,,'.ery
the greatest team IN base bail ~. -
IN McGraw, whom Manager Ba'a asoas
cured IN 1891 from the Cedar na
fIowa) club. All the other m' sssns.
Of the team we're selections o.
gor Hanlon's.