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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
wREcKING THE WAR SHIPS.
The Work OF Raising the Colon Practical
ly Observation-Disclosures May
Attempt 1t.

Washington, Nov. 8.--Capt. Chester's
decision Sunday to abandon the work
of wrecling the Colon marks the end
of that undertaking on the part of the
government. 1t is said at the navy
department that the captain was di--
rected to stop the work when, in his
discretion, it was no longer profita-
bic.
Because the contract with the,
wrecking company has been termi-.
mated it does not follow that all idea
has been abandoned of saving some of
the sunken Spanish war ships. The
navy department is ready to engage,
with thorough wrecking concerns, pro-,
viding the latter absolve the govern
ment from payments unless the ships
are delivered in United States navy
yard.
Already one of the greatest wreck
ing concerns in the world, Swedish
organization, has opened negotiations
on the subject. 1t is willing to un-:
dertake at once the raising of the
Reina Mercedes, which lies in the
channel in Santiago harbor, and it has.
indicated disposition to undertake.
the wrecking of the Colon. This
concern has large experience in this
class of work, and if no American
concern able to do the work offers bet
ter terms, arrangements probably will
be made with 1t on the basis of cash
payment for the ship delivered in the.
United States
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Consul General Haywood arrived NJ
Victoria, B. c., from Honolulu ON the
steamer Arrigiena, on the Sd, en-
route to Washington.
The war department was informed,
on the 4th, of the arrival at New York
of the transport Chester, having on
board 81 trophy guns from Santiago.
These guns were taken from the Nor
TO and other Notifications at SANTA
go. They will be taken to the Water
vliet arsenal for examination as to
whether they can be made available
for military purposes.
Frederick 3. Norman, of Keokuk,
Ia, was run over and killed in London,
on the Sd. An inquest will be held, af-
ter which the United States consul
general will bury the remains unless
Mr.. Norman's friends are heard from
in the meantime.
The Spanish commissioners, in the
course of two hours session of the
peace conference, in Paris, on the 4th,
fatty refused to accept the proposition
of the Americans to take the entire
Philippine group and to reimburse
Spain for her pacific" expenditures
there. Another joint session was set
for the Sth.
Gen. Kitchener, the hero OF Omdur-
man, was presented with the freedom
of the city of London, at the Guild
hall, on the 4th. He also received a
sword of honor at the hands of Lord
Mayor Davies, who remarked that it
was an honor reserved for England's
gl eatest sons.
The French minister of war, M. de
Freycinet, has signed decree remov-
ing Gen. Renouard from the head of
the general staff and appointing him
to the command of the Eleventh army
corps at Nantes. The general is an
anfi-reyisioniSt
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
APPLES AND APPLE TREES.

In North America decade ago the
nurseries had over 240 100000 apple
trees growing. We export over ], 00o, 900
barrels a year. many of them to Eng
land.
If all the fruit crops failed, and apples
were left to us, there would not be
much to mourn, for nearly everyone
likes apples, and physicians tell us they
are q panacea for all evils.
Apples are grown to-day in Europe.
northern India. South Africa, China,
Australia and New Zealand. The orig.
inal wild crab of Russia has developed
into the several thousand varieties
which we know to-day.
Curiously enough. the apple belongs
to the rose family, and how it wa&
transformed into stout tree is mys
terry. It is supposed to have been in.
digenous to northern Russia in re-
mote times and to have spread from
there. To-day this country il the great
appie-producing district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
INUNDATED.
Cuban Rivers Overflow Their Banks and
Cause Immense Damage VIII
Evacuate ON the 9th.

Havana, Nov. Sowing to the con-
slant rains which have fallen recent.
ly, the streams in the province of Ma.
tanzas have overfowed, flooding over
1000 acres in the Rogue district of
that province. The land inundated
had just been planted with sugar cane,
and fruit trees after three years of
neglect, and the disaster has again
plunged the inhabitants of this dis
trict into the deepest misery. The.
Yumari valley has also been flooded.
The evacuation of the cities of
Sancti Spiritus and Trinidad, in the,
province of Santa Clara, is expected to,
be completed on November Is.
Dispatches received from the Iuchasl
correspondent at Santa Cruz say that
over two-thirds of the Cuban dele
gates were expected to take part in
the meeting of the so-called assembly
there YESTERDAY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
A HANDSOME GIFT.
The Caldwell Sisters Make Another Pre-.
sent to the Catholic University of
America at Washington.

Washington, Nov. THE Catholic
University of America, through it's
rector, Rev. Thomas ). Conaty, d. D.,
was the recipient on Saturday of a
gift of $4,000 for the establishment of
a fellowship in the faculty of divinity.
The donors are Mary Gwendoline Byrd
Caldwell, Marquise de Merinville, and
her sister, Mary Eliza Breckenridge
Caldwell, Baroness Won Zedtwitz. The
Baroness Won Zedtwitz, who is in
Paris, cabled to her sister in Washing
ton her desire to unite with her in the
establishment of this fellowship.
which is in perpetual memorial of
their deceased parents, and is indie
pendent of the scholarship founded
few days before by the Marquis de
Merinville.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
A SERIOUS CABINET CRISIS.
Complications Likely to Arise Affecting
Negotiations Regarding the French
Treaty Shore Already Under Way.

st. Johns, N. F., Nov. There is a
serious cabinet crisis in Newfound-
land. Sir Herbert Murray, the gov
ernor, demands the resignation of M.
Morine, minister of finance. The os-
tensible reason is that M. Morine is the
general counsel of Mr.. Reid, the rail-
way contractor, but the real cause is
the continued friction between Gov.
Murray and the minister.
NJ. Morine, in rendering his resigna-
ton, points out that Sir William
Whiteway, the former premier, and
Messrs. Emerson and Morris, members
of the late cabinet. held similar re-
lation to the contractor, and that Sir
Herbert Murray acquiesced in the ar
rangement in all three cases. He re-
minds the governor also that he has
been aware ever since April last of his
(Morine's) relation of Mr.. Reid, and
insists that the governors omission to
interfere before stamps his action now
as personal and vindictiye.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
aEissoulrs Thanksgiving.


.:sty Of Jefferson-fhe year ISIS - viii al.
republic. In all the departments of the
social life and IN all the pursuits and
aSeunding tokens Of naa ivne favor Vere and nn
blessing. Our own, in common with sis
ter states. has largely shared in the 6oun-
there has been rapid and uninter,
any good thing of orchard or
vineyard. Of flock. ef herd
draught has interfered to destroy the ex-
pectation of abundant harvests. In our
Seen no a to ARREST ts aaSS
advance of trade. Our borders have been
exempt o from h pestilenee Our 4, CHURCHES
panding population. The homes of our
people have been increasingly. enriched
blessings of a refined Christian civiIiza-
lion. 1.-THE hand of our God has been up
with our sister commonwealths, we
share in the increasing glory of nation
and favorite of Providence, and conspicu-
Gus among the Peoples of the earth as the
exponent and advocate or civil and relig-
rous war has been waged during the year
in behalf of an oppressed people and car
Signal victories. with small loss of life,
have been won on land and sea. Deeds of
human 0s i history The Reart Of 0ar youth
has shown itself sound and true to the
The fi1 spirit Of patriotism, of high endeavor
and Of heroic sacrifice, which laid the
foundation of the republic is still mighty
operations of the war has permanently
affected the spirit of the nation by deep
ening Its confidence ana faith in the ma
tional ideals and institutions, and meal
cnlably elevating the national prestige.
less. has come to us through our quick
ened sympathies. Hearts too long
stranged have bounded together at the
2ugle call into nobler brotherhood and
down from the Lord of Hosts. wonderful
in council and excellent in working. lit is
meet and proper that Christian COM
monWealth, SO largely participating in the
1ich blessing and in the noble service of
the year. should in some public and be-
power and glory of the Lord Cor AL
mighty, from Whom alone ''cometh every
good and perfect gift"
20 God of Hosts, be with us yet,
Lest we forget. lest we forget"
public thanksgiving, Recommending that
the people of this state suspend their
secular vocatfons and assemble in their
grateful offerings of praise to the Bounti-
tiful Oliver of all GOOD, with devout sup
piications for His abiding and protecting
care.
In these services charitable considera-
ton of the poor and sympathy with the
fciaries of a divine bounty. it IS a duty
sfld privilege to become benefactors to
the needy. He that honoreth his Maker
ma IN mercy on the POOR
In testimony whereof, I hereunto set
my hand and cause to be affixed the great
city Of Jefferson this tWenty-ninth day of of
October, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight HUNDRED ., and ninty5eight.
LON V. STEPHENS.
A. A. LESUEUR. Secretary of State.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
LOOKING AHEAD.
WIN Avoid the Horrors of War by Ample.
Preparations for Its Success
full Prosecution.

st. Johns, n. F., Nov. s.-The Brit.
ish government telegraphed the colo.
NAL ministry yesterday asking the
number and tonnage and capacity
of steamers available at this port to.
convey coal from Sydney for the use
of British war ships. i,
The cruisers Cordelia and Pelican.
will be held at Sydney to capture St..
Pierre and protect st. Johns in the,
event Of war being declared. The,
cruisers are also instructed to break
the French cable between st. Pierre.
and Brest, France.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
ASSAsSINATED.
A Prominent Negro School Teacher and
Politician Shot from Ambush and
Instantly Killed.

Fort Worth, Tex, Nov. IA horri
BILE tragedy occurred in the suburbs Of
Groyeton. S. j. Graham, colored,
chairman of the republican executive
committee and leader of the party in
Trinity county, was assassinated, two
bullets being sent crashing through
his brain from the left side.
Graham was an educated negro and
teacher In the colored schools.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Scalded to Death.

Mary, the three-year-old daughter
of Mrs. Maggie Ryan, a widow living
at 317 South Twenty-third street, ST.
Louis, was playing with a dog in the
kitchen, when she accidentally fell
over bucket of boiling water her
mother had placed on the floor to use
IN scrubbing. The water was upset,
and the child's breast and abdomen
were scalded. She died.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Seventeen Cubans arrived at New
York, on the 4th, in the steamer Kali
ser Wilhelm, having been released
from the Spanish prison at Cetu re-
Gently. They were sent to this coun-
try at the expense of the United States
government, and are the first batch of
released political prisoners to arrive in
New York.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
State Treasurer Pitts. Report.

The monthly report of State Treas
urer Frank L. Pitts has been filed with
Gov. Stephens. 1t shows the following:
Receipts during the month of Octo-
Der, $676, 691.72; Disbursements $780,
597.s3; earnings of the Missouri peni-
tertiary, SIS, 141.14; balance of earn
ings on hand, $37 ,O70.9S.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
A Bride Kills Herself.

Mrs. George Behr, bride of week,
was found dead by her husband at
their home, in Kansas City, on his re-
turn from downtown. She had shot
herself through the head, and still
held in her hand the pistol she had
used. Mrs. Behr was married just
week before, and was % years of age
the day she killed herself. The motive
is not known.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

An order has been issued by the war
department directing that greater
care be taken of the magazines of the
seacoast batteries, in order to prevent
the deterioration of the ammunition
by dampness. Instructions are given
how to avoid dampness by proper
method of ventilation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Fire and an Explosion.

The mining plant owned by New
York parties on the Cora Latta lease,
two miles east of Japlin, caught fire
about midnight, and was destroyed.
The fire exploded 80 pounds of giant
powder, which tore the machinery and
buildings into fragments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Death of a st. Louis Journalist.

William Hyde, journalist and his
torian, died at his home, 4422 West
Pine boulevard, st. Louis, of heart dis
ease, after an illness of short dura-
ton. His career as an editor and
newspaper writer, as public servant,
as power in politics, and his prom
inence for nearly half a century in the
public life Of ST. Louis, make his de-
mise of more than ordinary interest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Charles A. Schott, chief of the COM
putation division of the United States
coast and geodetic survey, has been
awarded the Wilde prize by the Acad-
e7ny of France. The wilde prize I'm
The coveted honor opened to the
wosld, to be conferred on the one
Judged to be the most worthy from
among those who make discoveries or
.vr;fe books on astronomy, chemistry,
,-.clocv uhysics or mechanics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

The navy department is considering
the advisability of modifying the plans
for the new harbor monitors by in
creasing their size from 2,700 tons to
1000 tons, enabling them to carry four
12-inch guns in two turrets, instead of
only two guns in one turret.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Two nriners KILLED.

John Martin and Ora Woodward
were killed by cavern at the Chica-
go consolidated mine, one mile north
west of Joplin, in Chilwood hollow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Rapid increase in the business of the
Siberian railroad is shown by report
to the state department by Consul
Smith at Moscow that it has already
been found necessary to send a COM
mission along the road to determine
some means of increasing its traffic
capabilities.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Col. James C. Biddle, who was q
member of Gen. Meade's staff, and
served with distinction in the civil
war, died at his home in Philadelphia,
on the I'd, aged SO years. A widow
and two daughters survive him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

w. F. Mink, a young ST. Louis gla-
zier, who was married, on the Sd, to
Miss Minnie Yeager, was fatally in
jured the next day while walking
along Eighth street, by brick blown
by the wind from the Cupple's build
ings, which struck him on the head,
crushing his skull.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

The regular session of the Wom-
ans Board of Foreign Missions opened
in the First Congregational church at
Springfield, Mass, on the I'd, with de-
votional exercises. Mrs. Judson Smith,
of Boston, president of the board, pre-
sided. Nearly $50 delegates were pres
ent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

The Porto Rican postal commission
will suggest the retention of the
postal service now in operation, to be
under the direct charge of superin-
tendent of mails, pending legislation
that may be enacted on the subject at
the next session of congress.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Cb.reed with Cr,minal NEGLECT,

Samuel Waddell and wife of Chilli
cothe were bound over to the grand
jury on charge of criminal neglect,
causing the death of Mrs. Waddells
siX-year-old daughter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Hon. John Wanamaker, of Philadcl-
phia, was served with summons of
trespass in SANDER when he stepped
from the train at Rochester, Pa, on
the I'd. The plaintiff is Thomas NJ.
Robinson, formerly state printer at
Harrisburg, whose management of the
state printing Office Mr.. Wanamaker
had criticised.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Gideon W. Marsh, the fugitive presi-
dent of the Keystone national bank of
Philadelphia, which collapsed on
March 20, 1891, has returned to that
city, after an absence of over seven
years, and surrendered to his bonds
man, VIM. II. Wanamaker.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Marchand 20 Retire by . Route that WIN
Conserve French Dignity.

Conserve French Dignity.
Paris, Nov. THE Matin yesterday
confirmed the report that the govern
ment will instruct Maj. Marchand te
return to France with his expeditions
from Fashoda by way of Jibutil. on
the Gulf of Alden, ''the only route con-
sistent with French dignity
The paper expressed the hope that
the natioHai flag '.will not again be in
wed in such small colonial enter
<prises. unless success is assured be-
forehand, both automatically and BY
adequate support"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
A Foolish Farmer.

John Brown, Al years old, farmer
of Richardton, Stark county, N. D.,
lost So 900 In cash in negro resort at
1907 Market street, st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

The Cubans who have been en-
ployed in cleaning and repairing the
streets of Santiago de Cuba have
struck for higher wages, though they
have been receiving 81 a day, or so
cents and two rations-higher wages
than ever before paid for similar
work
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

United States Senator Redfield Proc
tor, who arrived in Montpelier, VT, on
the Sd, after trip abroad, addressed
the joint assembly of the house and
senate, which last month reelected
him. Senator P-octor's address was
brief, and was confined to an outline of
the foreign situation which confronts
the government of the United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Circuit Clerk Dies Suddenly.

Circuit Clerk NJ. G. 3. Stubblefeld
died suddenly at Benton of heart dis
ease. He was up and at his office
within few minutes of his death.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Younw womsn,s Sudden Death.

Miss Helen l. Haupley, aged 90, .
graduate of the Sedalia high school,
class of '95, and also postgraduate,
died suddenly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Admiral Dewey cabled the navy de-
partment, on the Sd, that the Charles
ton had sailed from Manila for uoilo,
on the island of Panay. This is the
last seat of Spanish power of any &C
count in the Philippines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

It fs said that the peasant OF the
south OF France spends on food for Q,
family Of i've IN average OF tworr, .cs
p day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
Secretary Lesueur's Fees.

Secretary of State Lesuer reports
taxes and fees received by the depart
ment of state and paid into the state
treasury for the month of October as
follows: Notaries' commissions, $465;
miscellaneous fees, $242s5; tax on do
mestic corporations, $3,165; tax on for
eign corporations, S215; recording rail-
road contracts, $32; fees of land de-
partment ,$23.50; bank inspection fees,
1865; total, $5,30S.35.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

Capt. Hale and number of the
crew and passengers of the Clyde Line
steamer Croaten, New York for Will
mington, N. c., and Georgetown, 8.
c., arrived at Vineyard Haven, Mass.
on the 4th, reporting that the steamer
was burned and sank off Cape Charles,
November 1. Five persons were
drowned. The steamer carried gen.
eral cargo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
THE MARIA TERESA LOST.
The Late Spanish Cruiser Has Found
Her Resting Place at the
Bottom Of the Ocean.
she SANK TUESDAY, OFF THE BAHAMAS.
ton, 8. C., by tho Wrecking Tug Merritt
The Vessel Fell Victim to the Recent
Severe Storms which are Said to Have
Been of Exceptional Violence.

Charleston, S. c., Nov. 6.-The ocean
tug Merritt put into Charleston for
supplies. She reported the loss of the
cruiser Maria Teresa, raised by Con-
structor Hobson recently, off San Sal
vador, Bahamas, November 1, in the
midst of furious storm.
The cruiser left Caimanera, Cuba, on
the morning of October 80, in tow, for
New York. She had already passed
Cape Maysi and started northeast
around the Bahamas. A furious storm,
warning of which had already been
sent out, overlook her, and in her con-
dition she was unable to weather the
gale. The strain opened rents in her
hull, which had been patched to ena-
BILE her to make the journey, and she
began to fill rapidly. The Merritt
took off Capt. Harris and the crew
from the sinking ship, and she soon
went down. The Merritt brought the
captain and 1876 men, who will pro-
coed north by rail. No lives were lost
as far as known.
The Merritt is now at quarantine,
six miles from the city, communica-
zion with her being difficult.
The Navy Department. Notified.
Washington, Nov. 6,-The navy de-
%,
from Lieutenant Commander Harris,
who was with the Maria Teresa when
she left Caimenara, saying he reached
Charleston Friday night on the wreck
ing tug Merritt with the officers and
IS men, formerly the crew of the Ma
ria Teresa. The cruiser was lost
about 80 miles north of San Salvador,
Tuesday last, in a northeast gale of
exceptional violence.
officers attached to the navigation bu-
Upon the receipt of the news, the
reau Immediately consulted the charts
to locate the scene of the disaster.
The first glance satisfied them that the
last had been seen of the Inflated
Maria Teresa. AS near as they could
calculate the vessel lies in about 2,600
fathoms of water, or nearly three
miles.
The location "a degrees north lati-
tude by 1870 west longitude, about
235 miles distant from Nassau. At the
time the Teresa sunk she was about
80 miles distant from Caimanera, the
port from which she started a little
over two days before.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10
.AccidentalIy Killed His Brother.

In the southeastern part of Putnam
county boy named Gillispie was
killed by the accidental discharge of
gun in his brothers hands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

The reported rupture of peace ne
gotiations between Spain and the
United States is not credited in the
French foreign Office. France will
ingly will serve again as an interme-
diary, in the hope of putting Spain
under permanent moral as well as
financial obligations, thus strengthen
ing her own position in the European
balance of power.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-11-10

The administration at Washington
Is waiting results from the peace COM
mission with equanimity in the reali-
zation that the government is perfectly
well prepared for any turn the nego-
fiations may take.