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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

The elevators of st. Louis and adj
joining towns are filed to OVERLOOKING,
and the eastern roads announce that
they have no cars to move the grain
east of the river as rapidly as it is COM
ing in. The result is that the differ
ent roads have their side track blocked
with loaded grain cars.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
DREADFUL ACCIDENT.
A Prominent Citizen shoots and Kills His
Father.

a Prominent Citizen shoots and Kills His
Father.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Dec. 3L-A special
to the Times from Charlottesville, Ind,
says: Yesterday morning at Linden,
Oren Stingley, a prominent citizen, ac-
cidentally shot and killed his aged
father. John Stingley. Mr.. Stingley
had started to leave the house with a
rifle and in passing through door the
weapon was struck against the casing
and discharged, the load entering the
back of his fathers head as he sat be-
tween his daughter and granddaughter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

A sad accident occurred during the
funeral of Julius Arndt, at a country
church near Houstonia, Pettis county.
team attached to a carriage occupied by
the Arndt family ran away in the cemetery, Sc
siously injuring the five occupants. Mrs Arndt,
widow OF the deceased, was believed to be ia
tally injured The others escaped with broken
bones and bruises
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Left Many Descendants.

Mrs. Elizabeth Ellege, aged 50, died
at her home in Breckenridge, Caldwell
county.
She was the mother of IL children and had 81
grandchildren, ~ great-grandchildren and SO
great-great-grandchildre all living. She came
from Kentucky to Caldwell county in 1865
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
STRUCK OIL.

A HoOsier Drilling for Water Struck n
Fine Vein of Oil.
CROWN POINT, Ind, Dec. 31.-J. J.
Van Buskirk, of Medaryville, while
drilling for water, has struck good
flow of oil of fine quality and guam
tity. The Indiana & Ohio Oil Co. have
investigated the surrounding territory
in Jasper county, and have fled with
the county recorder oil leases which
cover several farms in the vicinity of
Medaryville. The company will at
once sink number OF wells and seek
for oil.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
HIS Health Was Poor.

Georges Straw farmer near Powers
vile, Putnam county, committed suicide
by hanging to q centerpoIe in the barn.
Lil-heaIth was the cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

The annual meeting of the American
Folk Lore society opened in Baltimor
Md, on the 2sth, in Johns Hopkins
university. DIR. Washington Matthews,
of Washington, d. c., read paper on
..Ichthyophagy;" Miss Alice Fletcher.
of Washington. on The Significance
of the Scalp Lock-" and Miss Mary
Willis Miller, of Baltimore read "a
Folk Tale"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

DEPosIToRs and shareholders of the
Chestnut Street national bank and the
Chestnut Street Trust and Savings
Fund Co, of Philadelphia, continue to
sign agreements declaring their ap-
proyal of the plan for the volu tary
liquidation of the affairs of the two in
situations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE plan for the liquidation of all
claims against the Chestnut Street ma
tional bank and the Chestnut Street
Trust and Savings Fund Co., of Phila-
delphia, are, as far as can be learned,
quite acceptable to the general body
of depositors of both of those institu
tionS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

SECRETARY SHERMAN, on the 29th,
received a telegram from the Anaconda
Standard directing him to draw on
the National Park bank of New York
city for $500, the amount subscribed
in the state of Montana, through that
paper, for the relief of suffering Gu
bans. The dispatch added that a Sec
ond remittance would be ready on Jam
uary 1.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

1t is reported that Japanese feet of
war-ships is waiting near Goto island,
outside Nagasaki fully equipped for
war and only awaiting instructions.
This includes the Yashima and the Full,
two of the finest vessels in the Japa-
nese navy. and the Chen-Yuen, that was
captured from China.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

FOURTEEN of the most prominent
contractors in the United States are
en- route to Nicaragua to inspect the
survey of the proposed canal If the
work is deemed practicable these men
will form company and bid for the
job. The party is under the direc-
ton of E. (. Cragin and E. L. Cooley,
chief engineer of the Chicago drainage
canal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

COMMANDER BooTH-TUCKEB has gone
to California to complete the work of
founding the first of the Salvation
Army colonies in this country at Sole
dad, near Monterey. Most of the cot
tages have already been built, and the
work of cultivation is well under way.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE German question is unsettled.
China's difficulty is increased, owing to
the uncertainty of the attitude of the
powers. Germany's withdrawal from
Kiao-Chau bay is said to be conditional
upon her finding a suitable naval sta
tion elsewhere. China is becoming
alarmed at the present situation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE marriage of James B. Haggin,
the wealthy turfman of California,
kentucky and New York, and Miss
Pearl VOORHEES,, of Versailles, KY,
took place, on the 3Oth, at the home of
Miss VOORHEES, stepfather, James P.
Amsden, in Versailles. The groom
is wealthy and a, the bride beautiful
and 2S,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
1t Was an Accident.

William Nicholas, aged 80, who re-
sided near LOngwOOd, Pettis county,
was accidentally shot and severely in
jared by Charles Jenkins, with whom
he was hunting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE Constantinople correspondent of
the Times says that at the last meet
ing of the ambassadors of the powers,
the Russian representatives created q
surprise by proposing Prince George of
Greece as governor of Crete. The pro-
posal was coldly received.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Christmas nc the PenitentIary.

Christmas was observed at the Mis-
souri, penitentiary. Convicts devoured
3, coo pounds of Turkey and As bushels
of potatoes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

STEPHEN V. WHITE, who failed in
the financial panic of 1898, was re-
instated to full membership in the
New York stock exchange, on the
SOth, by the unanimous vote of the
committee on admissions. The ''dea-
con" had settled all his obligations
with interest
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

EIGHTY per cent. of tho edge tool
manufacturers in the United States
have consolidated their interests. The
concern will be known as the Amer
lean Ak and Tool Co., and will have
capital stock of 81, 600, 900. 1t will en-
ploy over 2, 200 skilled workmen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

ADLAI z. STEVENSON, former vice
president of the United States, has ac-
cepted the position of western counsel
of the North American Trust Co., of
New York city, with membership in
the board of directors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

The Cook county Qll.) grand jury, on
Charles NJ. Charnley, ex-treasurer of
the Presbyterian board of aid for col
leges and academies The bill accuses
Charnley of the ENLIGHTENMENT of $685.
600 of the funds of the board.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE Baron de Hirsch association has
decided that there are too many men
and women employed in the clothing
trade on the east side in New York
city. 1t is expected that their number
will be diminished by starting col
ony for them elsewhere.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

ADIsPATCH from Stockport, England,
on the 2Sth, announced the death of
Ephraim Hallam. Mr.. Hallam was
mayor of Stockport at the breaking
out of the civil war in the United
States, and did much to organize pub
lie relief funds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
ssThe Pikers,, Meet.


THE Pikers" held their third annual
banquet at the Grand Central hotel,
Louisiana
There were many distinguished sons Of old
Pike county present One of the most
pleasing features Of the evening was the read.
ing of poetical efTusion, written by Prof
Berry Smith, Piker, now a resident OF
Fayette, but who was unable to be present.
''oNCE A PIKER ALWAYS A PIKER."
1 was born in old Pike county,
AndI think there's nothing like her:
Tho I've strayed beyond her border
Yet at heart I'm a still Piker.
As afellow loves his sweetheart
Cause he can not help but like her
So a fellow loves Pike county
If he's evet been Piker.
Sister, sweetheart wife or mother
o this world has nothing like her?
II you ever see a Pi<ess
You will want to be Piker.
Eastward, westward, northward southwark.
Upward, downward. nothing like herl
Pixies the center of creation
In the eyes of every Pilzer
All her dead in-wel, no matter
Still believe there's nothing like her.
When old Gabriel tootS his trumpet
Every Plker'u be a Pilxer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THERE is project on foot to start
several steamers from Halifax, \. s.,
for the Klondike next spring, the first
leaving in March or perhaps earlier.
Capt. James Farquhar, of Halifax, is
now in England for the purpose of Sc
curing suitable steamers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
DAMAGED IN A COLLISION,
But Proceeded on Her Journey After
Needed Repairs.

Needed Repairs.
ST. MIcHAELs, Dec. 31.-The British
steamer Maylands, Capt. Turner. here
since November %, before reported
damaged from collision, has been re-
paired and proceeded yesterday for
either New Orleans or Galveston.
The British steamer Silverdale, from
Galveston. via Newport News. for Bre-
men, before reported having had a fire
in her afterhold at this port, Is reload
ing the cotton which was discharged
when the fire was extinguished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Reward for a Murderer.

The Marshall county court has offered
a reward of $3.50 for the arrest of the
party who murdered Miss Mattingly at
Miami. on September 9.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Buried in Her Wedding Garments,
Mrs. Sawyer was buried at Shell
Vernon county,, recently

TT SA ''II5
Vernon county, recently.
She shrouded in the gown, shoes and
stocking she had worn at her marriage 81 years
ago. The old lady never had any children of her
own but she reared II children in her family
Her death occurred at the home of one of these
L. Il. HURT, who lives near the Vernon and
Bates county line with whom she had lived the
last ~ years of her life. All the 81 years of her
married life the old lady had kept her wedding
dress, shoes and stockings folded away to be
used as her burial garments This wish was
well known to the family, and was carried out
accordingly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE Blackman mine, at Wilkesbarre,
Pa, operated by the Lehigh Valley
Coal Co., suspended operations indeh-
nitely, on the SOth, throwing 500 men
and boys out of work. Dizziness in the
coal trade is given as the reason for
the.suspeuSiOn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE supreme court of California,
after having heard the matter argued
in chambers, on the 2Sth denied the
application of the attorneys for WHIT.
Durrant, the condemned murderer of
Blanche Lamont, for a writ of probable
cause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE executive committee of the
Western Association of Writers met in
Indianapolis, Ind, on the 3Oth, and de-
cided to hold the next annual meeting
at Winona, Eagle Lake, Ind, begin
ming June %, 1898
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06

THE young Countess Castellane, nee
Gould, has given birth to a boy, her
second son, in Paris.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Not BAD SNORING.

The bank clearings of st. Louis for
1897 aggregate over 81, 800, 200, 900, lead
ing all other wears by about $3.50, OOO,-
600,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Kansas City Auditorium to Be Rebuilt.

Alexander Frazier, owner of the Aud
itorium property, Kansas City, re-
Gently destroyed by fire, has contract
ed to rebuild the theater, but the ho-
tel feature will be left out.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
Resigns From Westminster.

D. E. c. Gordon, pre- sident of West
minister college, Fulton, has resigned,
having accepted the pastorate of the
Presby terrain church at Lexington.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
CrawIed Through a Wire Fe

Near Springfield Anthony Klou-
check, a farmer. aged 43, in crawling
through a wire-fence, discharged his
gun and was instantly killed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-01-06
CHINESE TERRITORY.
The Rapid Movement of Events
in the Far East.

Powers AIIgniDg for the Struggle-Ths
United States Will Take No Part in the
ScrambIe-OpiniOns of Diplomats
Concerned in the Division.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-03

so much as reference TO their only
child, frail little girl who years before
had for a few brief seasons lent them
the sunshine Of life.
The result OF their inquiries but arous-
ed the generals interest. There had
been a Corporal Cloverleaf in his first
company. and when ne found that this
man was Kitty's Grandfather Clover
leaf his interest was greatly strength
ened. Once at the battle OF Spottsyl-
vania Grandfather Cloverleaf had as
good as saved the generals life. He had
lost sight OF the corporal, but now that
he had found an almost friendless little
granddaughter, whom his music loving
wife said was so rarely gifted and
whom they both agreed recalled their
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-03
A Children's Fayorite Honored.

Miss Charlotte Yonge. writer OF fa-
nous historical stories for young peo-
pie, is to be honored by the founding Of
scholarship in connection with the
Winchester High school, England. Miss
Yonge has for many years been inter-
ested in this school. The $4,000 required
to found the scholarship Will be raised
by popular subscription among the
writer's admirers. Miss Yonge has writ
ten number of valuable works on his
tory, but it is by her stories that she Is
best known to young people. Her most
noted story is THE Heir Of Redclyffe."
Her present home is at Otterburn. Eng
land. The Princess of Wales and the
archbishop Of Canterbury are N.serest-
ed in the founding of the scholarship.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-03
CHILDREN'S AID
I'm THE WAR.

The children OF America have been as
that they are worthy OF the noble Revo-
lutionary ancestors who In early child
hood shouldered guns TO protect their
homes from Indians and undertook long
and dangerous Journeys TO carry news
or needed provisions 10 the camps OF
the Continental soldiers or the still more
recent children of the civil war, both at
the north and the south, who saved
their pennies, scraped lint and collected
bandages for the wounded. The changes
and the differences in warfare make
most OF these things now unnecessary.
but the Society of Children OF the Amer
lean Revolution has pledged itself to do
its share, and the school children of the
country. inspired by little Danny Wal
lingford of Indianapolis, who sent all
| his pennies to Washington to buy ship
to replace the Maine, are pledging their
savings to carry out his scheme. Little
boys are everywhere organizing compa-
| MES of amateur soldiers and minute
| bands and are marching them up and
down the village streets with an enthu-
siasm for our flag" which no really
sojer" could excel
| In all this excess of Juvenile patriot
ism ii may be interesting to know that
one of the most enthusiastic of the
youngsters is little Frances Siviter. the
only grandchild of the old war govern
or Hon. Francis Fl. Pierpont. of Virgin
| la, through whose efforts West Virginia
decided for the Union. Few children
know that Ex-Governor Pierpont is still
living, spending his latter years calmly
and happily between his daughters
house in Pittsburg and his own home in
Fairmount, w. Va. In his possession is
one of the finest collections OF war au-
tographs in the country. This consists
of personal letters from President Lin
coin and all the great statesmen and
generals of the time. Frances loves to
look over them, telling visitors little
anecdotes which her grandfather has
told her.
The little girl is the daughter of Gov
ernor Pierponts only daughter, her IA
ther. Mr.. w. II. Siviter, being the we'll
known humorsf and Pittsburg editor.
Frances has felt stirring patriotism In
the war between America and Spain
and has pledged her energies to allevi-
ate the hard life of the soldiers. She
is willing to make knickknacks for their
knapsaclSs or collect linen rags" to be
forwarded to the hospitals for bandages
or contribute her pennies to any or ev-
cry object which the nation may de-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-03
YANKEE SAILORS
in TRIPOLI HARBOR.

Ninety-four years TO a day before the
destruction of the Maine the United
States warship Philadelphia was given
to the flames while lying at anchor un-
der the guns OF a hostile fort at Trip.
oil. The deed was not done by ene-
mics. either open or lurking. but by
jealous friends. In fact some daring
sailors OF the United States navy applied
the torch in order to get revenge for the
inglorious capture of their noble frigate
by the Tripoiitans and also to spare
hef-decks the disgrace Of being trodden
by barbaians.
The Philadelphia had been lured upon
the rocks in the harbor by pirate ship
she was chasing and while helpless was
made easy captive by the Tripolitans.
After floating she was manned by the
enemy and anchored under the guns OF
the pasha's castle, the nelghboring forts
and a fotilla OF war galleys. Captain
Decatur and some OF his crew volun-
teered to board her. In company with
the gallant Lawrence, Macdonough and
Charles Morris then young sailor of
10 years. and some common seamen. he
sailed into the harbor at .nightfall. The
party and their vessel were ALI dis
guised as Maltese. who were friendly to
the Tripolitans.
decatur stood behind the Maltese
pilot and after passing the first battery
in silence was hailed and asked the
name OF his ship. The pilot answered
that the ship was In distress and wish
ed to run hawser to the Philadelphia
and lie by her for the night. This was
granted.
When II was well dark. Decatur's men
gradually drew their ship toward ths
Philadelphia. AS she grated alongside
the Tripolitan watchman on her deck
cried out "Americanos!" Instantly De-
catur sang out Board" and with
young Morris ,at his side ieaped to the
hostile ship. At one dash the enemy
was cut down and driven over the rail.
The Americans then passed around the
ship, and at a signal from Decatur she
was set on fire fore and aft.
GEORGE l.. KILMER
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-03

liant Twelfth is upon the field. For the
present she is writing anxious letters to
the front and wondering what more
she can do in the way of housewives
and needlecases. At the same time she
is trying with the little girl friends
whom she has interested in the soldiers
to be strictly impartial in the presenta-
tion of linen bandages, for according to
Frances creed, the Twelfth won't need
many bandages. as they will be able
to finish any ten regiments of Spaniards
in one round and so completely that the
only service which the linen rags"
could be to these invincible heroes will
be to wipe the perspiration OF over
exertion from their heroic brows In
case any Of the soldiers may have left
their "handkerchers" at camp.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-06-03

any other regiment in the service. SO
Aunt Ellen thought regretfully OF the
cupboards she had planned to clean up
on Memorial day and gave gloomy
but patriotic consent.
On Memorial day the school chill
dren mounted the stand erected for
the singers and speakers. One OF the
gentlemen was a tall. distinguished
looking man. wearing a generals straps
upon his uniform. He made an address
OF the most pathetic yet stirring elo-
quence. speaking of the comrades who
slept there in that quiet graveyard, and
he told how bravely they had fallen.
A part OF his speech was as follows:
I'm those days the ren OK many a
poet tilrobbed with anguish over the
story OF the dying soldiers patriotism
and rain. Today most of these stories
are forgotten. Perhaps 1t should be so,
for 1t is not well to cherish the thought
OF suffering. but there was one SO beau
tifuI that / do not think 1t ever should
have been lost. Yet doubt IL one
of these little children could sing for me
the tender little ballad OF Somebody's
Darling Could you. my children"
Kitty had been following his address
with breathless interest. She did not
know that orators often ask questions
that they do not expect to have an
swered by any one but themselves.
"Oh. 1 know that" she exclaimed.
quite before she knew what she was
doing. The general turned and looked
down at the little girl in the pink frock.
Kitty's schoolteacher was frowning a.
her and composing the severe speeches
she meant to make when she got Kitty
alone.
The general smiled and said:
'"Then sing 1t for US. my child" And
he lifted her upon the table where all
might see her. The generals wife was
upon the platform. She was a clever
musician. and seeing just how effective
this little scene might make her hus-
bands speech she slipped into the ac-
companist's place at the piano. 1t all
went so smoothly that some people
thought 1t had been planned.
Kitty sang like young thrush, with
that pure enjoyment OF singing which
only those feel who have been born to
sing. No one ever had told Kitty that
she sang better than the other little
girls. but the people who listened were
quite as much charmed by the rare
clearness and sweetness Of her voice as
by the beautiful ballad.
who is she. Reginald?" asked the
generals wife as. with superb closing
flourish that drew the tears from his
hearers eyes. he sat down beside her.
II don't know. but / will find out"
"She looks so much like our little
Ethel used to. wish you would"
Nothing touched the gallant soldier