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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Dea.,, of Mr.. Romero.

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., July 31.-Mrs.
Romero, wife of the Mexican minister
at Washington, died here at Haddon
Hall Friday night. She was brought
to Atlantic City in June. Three weeks
ago she developed an acute case OF
Bright's disease, which baffied medical
science
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
HOTEL FIRE IN CHICAGO.
Three Lives Were Lost and Num-
Der of Persons More or Less
Seriously Injured.
TIRE FIRE BEGAA ON THE LOWER FLOoa
The Inmates Were Thus Cut ON From ns-
cape by the Stairs and Sought Egress Dy
the Windows, Some OF the Jumps Re
suIting In Either Death or Injury-A
List of the Victims.

suIting In Either Death or Injury-A
List of the Victims.
CHICAGO, Aug Guests of the Ber-
WIN hotel, No. las North State street,
were reused from their slumbers at
a. m. to find the hostelry on fire. so
rapidly did the blaze spread that men
and women found themselves cut on
from escape by the stairs.
Three lives were lost and a number
of others were MANNED and bruised
jumping from the high windows to the
pavement.
The Dead.
VIM. friedman, aged %, jumped
from and upper floor and instantly
killed.
Anna Paulin, 25 years of age, burned
10 death.
Unknown man, found on fifth floor,
burned beyond recognition.
The Injured.
Two unknown men, injured jumping
from the windows.
Edward Seaman, proprietor OF the
cigar store at the Palmer house; jumped
from the third floor and was seriously
injured.
r. S. Hill, seriously bruised.
j. d. Dolson, severely bruised.
Fl. C. McCleary, overcome by smoke
while hanging on window edge;
dropped to street below and probably
fatally hurt.
Miss Catherine Murphy, jumped from
second story; right arm broken.
Mrs. Twilight and baby, overcome by
smoke, rescued by firemen.
Miss Mary Kennedy, Frustrated from
excitement
Miss Emma Sharkey, housekeeper at
the hotel; jumped from second-story
window, ankle sprained.
Fred Sieman, jumped from bedroom
window; both wrists broken and in
ternally injured.
When the fire was discovered it was
burning fiercely on lower floor.
Mrs. Marie McCabe and Miss
Schroeder were carried from the Sec
ond floor by Daniel O'Leary, the we'll
known race horse man.
Mrs. Earl, an artist, was rescued
from the second floor by fremen.
Morris jacobson, his wife and their
son Edward were carried from second
story by firemen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Anoth err Dispatch from Gen Miles.
PORT PONCE. Porto Rico,
~ Grn lNHnAaa IrnIrr %

PORTO PONCE. PORrO RICO. July q
SECRETARY WAR, WASHINGTOS-In the az
lair of the 18th Capt Edward J. Gibson, Com
pany A. wounded in the hip. Capt j. H
Prior. Company L. slightly wounded in hand
Private James Drummond, Company h.
two wounds in neck, and Pri-
vate Benjamin F. BoSbick, Com
pany L. slight wound in right arm
All OF Sixth Massachusetts, All doing we'll
The Spanish retreat from this place was pre-
cipitous. they leaving rifles and ammunition
in Barracks. and 40 or 50 sick in hospitals. The
people are enjoying q holiday in honor of our
arrival MILES
The Sixth Massachusetts, and Sixth
Illinois went to Porto Rico on the
Dixie
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Refused to speak of Their Session.

WAsnISaToN, July 30.-The cabinet
members after the meeting declined to
speak regarding their meeting, but it
is believed they have almost reached n
substantial agreement and that at to-
days meeting the document to be sent
20 Spain will be laid before the MEM
bers for further consideration and APP
proyaI
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
REV. PRESCOTT F. JoRNEGAr.
The Electrolytic Marine Salts Promot 81,
Arrives at Hayre and Proceeds
Unmolested to Paris.

HAvBE, Aug. Rev. Prescott +.
Jornegan, of the Electrolytic Ma
rine Salts Co., for whose arrest ON the
charge of obtaining money on false
pretenses warrant was issued
in Boston, July 80, arrived here by the
French line steamer Navarro. He WAS
not taken into custody, owing. it is
said, to the lack of IN necessary ma.
pers, and started for Paris by train
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Yellow Fever at T.mplco. Mex.

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. State Health
Officer Swearingen has received posi-
tive Information that there is yellow
fever in epidemic form at Tampico,
Mex, and he has notified all quaran-
tine officers to rigidly enforce quaran-
tine against the infected point.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
The Dodge City COWBOY Band.

PUEBLO, Col, July Slack Sim
clair, leader of the famous dodge
City cowboy band" has received no.
:ice from Col Torrey of the Rough
Riders that the band will be enlisted
next Sunday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Weekly Report of the Bank of spain.

MADRID, Aug. 1.-The bank of Spain
report for the week ended Saturday.
shows the following changes: Gold in
hand, increase, 1,736, 900 pesetas; silver
in hand, increase. 4, IT'S 900; notss in
circulation, increase. 2, 22e.o00.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Major-Generai Commanding
Steamship Line Between San Diego and
Japan.

SAN DIEGO, Cal, July 31.-W. A. Bis
sell says that the contract for the pro-
posed steamship line between this city
and Japan has been signed, and the
steamers will begin their trips about
December l.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Lady Yarde-Buller Released.

SAN FRANCISCO, July Sit is re.
ported that Lady Yarde-Buller, recent
ly the inmate of a Paris insane asylum,
has been released, and is now on her
Nzav to California
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
Treasury Statement.

WASHINGTON, July 3o.-Yesterday's
statement of the condition of the treas
ury showed: Available cash balance,
S259. Js4. 692; gold reserve, sls9, $50, o3l
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
DISPATCH FROM GEN. MILES
People Overjoyed on Arrival Of American
Army and Thousands Volunteer
ing to Serve with 1t.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 1.-Gen. Miles, in
command of the Porto Rican expedition
sent the following dispatch to Secre.
tary Alger, which was made public at
the war department at ten o'clock last
night:
PONCE. Porto Rico July 81
SECRETARY OF WAR WASHINGTON, d. c..
-Four kilograms received and answered by let
ter.
Volunteers surrenderfng tn emselves with
arms and ammunition. Four-fifths of the peo-
pie are overjoyed at the arrival OF the army.
Two thousand from one place have volunteered
to serve with it. They are bringing in trans
portation, beet cattle and other needed sup
plies. The custornhouse has already yielded
s14 600. AS soon all the troops are disem-
barked they will be in readiness to move.
Please send all national colors that can be
spared to be given to the different municipali-
ties.
request that the question of the tarin rate
to be charged in the ports of Porto Rico occu-
pied by our forces be submitted to the presi-
dent for his action, the previously existing
tariff remaining meanwhile in force
As to the government and military occupa-
tion have already given instructions based
upon the instructions issued by the presiden'
in the case OF the Philippine islands, and SIM
liar to those issued at Santiago de Cuba
MILES,
-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
AMERICANS VICTORIOUS.
The Port and City of Ponce, Porto
Rico, in the Hands of
the Americans.
AMERICAN TROOPS WARMLY WELCOMED.

a Sktrmish with the Enemy Near Gusni-
ca, la Which the Latter Retreated,
Leaving Their Dead and Wounded
Our Loss was Only Four Men Slightly
Wounded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
The spaniards In Full Retreat.

None of the reports were confirmed
when daylight came, except that the
Spaniards were in full retreat. That
they INDUCED in excuses of cruel,
vindictive character Is doubtless true,
but the town of Juana Diaz, which
was reported to have been burned, is
known to be standing this morning.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-08-04
NOT TO Be MADE PUBLIC.
The President Will Not Allow the
Reply to Spain's Overture to
be Made Public at Present.
IT WOULD VIOLATE DIPLOMATIC USAGE.
It Is Understood, however, that the Fu-
ture of the Philippines will Rest with
Joint Commits sion, the United states
to Retain at Least Naval Station In
the Islands.

WASHINGTON. July 3O.-The president
decided that the statement intend
ed to be made public, as the reply to
Spain, should not be given out. He
reached this determination upon rep
resentatiou that such a course would
be a violation of the proprieties OF
diplomacy, which require that such a
note shall not be published before it is
known to have reached the nation adj
dressed, and that even then reason able
time must be allowed for an an swer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

colored woman, who hit Shirley Robin
son. a white boy, on the head with
brick Tuesday night. went over for ten
days to await the results OF the LADS
Injuries.
10. q. Nowian. celebrated the approach
OF st. Valentines Day by taking on
load. and the Party relieved him OK the
load to the extent or $500
Harriet Porter. Alice Smith, Sarah
Trent, Susan kelser. and Rosa y. VII
liams got too gay on the street, and 1t
cost them $3.50 each, which they were
unable to pay.
John " Jones and Leila Robinson
both colored, "ht" IN the street. and
amused a large crowd OF spectators.
after which Onlccr kcegan took them In
tow. and il cost them $50 each.
The case against T.. d. Wyatt, charg-
ing him with taking so from O.. H. South
ward was dismissed, because II trans
uired that Southwark gave Wyatt the
money in payment for drinks ana got
tired waiting for his change, which
watt had sent out 10 get.
Silas Gaming q small darkey, was fined
81 for throwing stones IN the street. and
his father did the rest.
Tho case OF alleged assault against
George W Purcell for beating his son.
Joseph Purcell. on the night OF Satnr-
day. January 18th. was further continued
ten DAYS. The lad = az the city HoSpl-
tai and IL believed TO be out of danger.
AT purcell was remanded 10 jail.
William Brown, A young negro with
wheels Ia his head. was sent on FOR
Forging an order on T. =. Grigg & 20.
FOR a pair Of shoes. The negro ugrd me
name 81 W. j. Hogan and secured he
SHOES
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10
Royal Baking
Powder hot bis
cult is the lux
ury of eating.

rates the special order FOR Friday night
at 5 O'Clock.
Senate bill 80. 1is, 10 require fire insur'
ance companies doing business IN TINS
state % refund TO policy holders a certain
proportion OF the premiums paid ~ cor
tain cases. was reported with aInenu-
ments Mr.. Turrbul IS the patron OF the
measure.
House bill requiring pawnhrokers 10
close their places OF business from j.
~ % A. ~. except saturday ana 10
require every person VINO hangs out
pawnbrokers sign TO pay pawnbrokers
licel use. was reported favoraoiy
FOR A GAME WAKDEN
The House Committee on counties
Cities and Towns will this morning take
10 the Ml introduced by Mr. WithroW'
az Bath. which provides for the eslaoueH-
ing Of the office Of game warden TOT liiH
State. The bill provides that the Gov
Crnor shall appoint a game warden TOT
the State. and ten assistant game wal
dcns. one for each congressiona- dlstrlci
The assistants are TO DC FecomIuenu ep
bv the game warden. All expenses
caused by the creation Of these onlceIa
arc to he paid out Of the fines 10 be col
iectcd for violations OF the game Jaws.
The House Committee on Finance WI
give a public hearing this evening az
o'clock in the Senate chamber on sun
ator MunfOrd's bill. which seeks 20 OK
emit from tie payment Of the cO'lateral
inheritance tax all charitable institutions
which have received lcgacics under the
will OF The latc Major Lewis Gintcr
Ali persons interested In the various
institutions are invited TO be present ana
oNplaio their views 20 the committee.
THE VALLEY TURNPIKE Bll ~.
Tho House Committee ON Roaof anu
Internal Navigation met Yesterday alter
noon IN one Of the basement comm ttcs
rooms with Mr.. Willard, Of Fairfax IN
The meeting was one adjourned Over
from the morning for the pufpnSr ~
hearing a delegation Of citizens OF hoek-
iurham county IN reference 10 whhi -
known a. the VALLEY turnpike bil; WhlC'
was introduced by Mr. Switlcr. OF h"cNe-
incham county. and which las lol
object the rc'inQu. hment on me PIT a.
tha state OF its thrcc-nfths inleresl iI
that uart of the Shenandoah lAfNp hc ~
Rockingham county. and the transfer
~ to the Board Of sun.fFi1oin 81, ~ 80
county. Among those who appeared 10Y
lie I'm were DELEGATE Switzer = MAJOR
Iroc7.if ard Captain Pattcson, loIi.-t
ncrnber of tho House. president OF ih1
furnriFc company. u O. bih was onpuSC|
bv Delegate Bausermon, nj Nn@i ,''
Haatcr. and other members OF we Nu'c
cation who are 2 slotuis along 1h' llN.'
ana who claim 20 hc sufferers from eAI-9-
eire tolls After having listened 20 COM
,,ioinopte apainet ard advocates OF lIe
I'm for two hours 90 the mornlnt anu
thres in The afternoon. the comm,
rna. without acting upon inc rll' ~.
will meet again this morning TOT '""'
puTUOFn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

The Board OF Directors % the CONNER
ciai Building and Loan Association held
"a meeting yesterday afternoon and elect
ed Mr. r.. II. Crutchheld. president Mr.
CTutchneld has served as secretary and
treasurer OF The Association Tor several
yeals and under his management the
business II the company has hOurished
iu most gratifying way tie Wi. Goa
iinue 10 manage the affairs or the AssO.
citation.
ML Ciutchheld is one OF Ricimml's
fi.ing young business men, and un5 in4Je
a strong standing Tor himself IN BUSH
cess circles here. Ills elevation - the
presidency OF the Association IS 4 Wei
deserved tribute TO his ability md tslth-
iH service.
The stockholders Of the Capitol Build
Ing and Loan Association held their M
ieenfh annual meeting Tuesday e.cutEg
az $50 p. VI. al the office OF the Assooia-
ton 1913 east Main street. and after re-
rriying the reports OF the officers, which
we're very satisfactory. showing the As
socation % be IN good condition. elect
ed the following directors Tor the ensu-
;ng year: Messrs. James Hartley, II.
Kelly. J. u. Hinchman. Z. Stumpf. l..
suinyan. william Wilson. NJ. J. O'Counor,
=. q. Fitzgerald and r. J. Campcdonico.
Upon the Adjournment OF the stock
holders meeting me newly elected d.
fectors met ana reelected the following
Officers:
Dr. j. II. HnchmJu. president. VII
Ham watson. vice president: John u.
Welsh stcrefary aud treasGr<.; Henry
81 Tyler. solicitor, \. W RoSrne. Jose'h
r. Welsh and James Nethsrw~od trus-
fee-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10
SUIT ron SANDER.
Mr.. Throemorton want, NJ 600 Damages.
other H6urico scWs.

Suit has been instituted i'm the Hen
rico Court 10y Arthur Randolph Thros-
morton, through his counsel, william
IL. Baveridec against Mrs. Catharne
Augusta Garfield. his sister asking Tor
$1,000 damages for alleged Islander.
Mrs. Garfield. 30 tae declaration h'-d
On the suit alleges. remarked ihat IHto5-
morton had stolen from her SON. Robert
C7nGei6. S. ana ring. The ring after
wards turned up, ana hence tne auil'
An agreeable surprise party was given
Tuesday night by the choir Of fairmont
Methodist church t0 their popular pastor,
Rev Il. +. Beadlcs The party oIeleu
by singing on ne sire, 49, rom Ton. %. ,ilb
parsonage God Bless You. aiicr WHICH
ihcv were invited ln. and they came WIN
baskets. ice-cream freezefs ana plates.
FUN OF cakes, and bunnles OF tfults aHh
nuts. They took possession of me
house and after an hour or two OF social
conversation enlvened by gtaphophone.
which they brought with them. az ID
O'Clock the table was spread. VINO.
groaued under the weight % me kooI
things for the inner man. and after an
elegant repaet sOciahility Ioigued. ana, at
u o'clock, they departed. leaving "a eooi
supply OF dellcacies for fne family.
The pastor was so surprised Dc asked
what Il meant He was reminded thal u
was his birthdav
mOned for tho February Term or the Hen
rico County Court. which commences
next Monday:
John w sweeney. i. r. Wilson, 9. ;.
ANnen T. s. Reed. j. Morris Carter, john
johnston. Abram Starkc q. II. i. Ban,
Samuel &. Duyai.
Geofse Eppg (colored) w1s tried by
Maaistrate/J T. Lewis. 40 the Henrico
County Court yesterday, for Stirling over
The head with a stick last Monday NOM
ing william Fields also cOl0red. Epps
MAS sent on 90 fhe grand jury
Maria Williams fcolorrdl made COM
plant az the ienrico County Court Tues
dav thar her husband Moses Williams.
had tried 10 beat her and shoot ~ her.
= warrant was sworn ont and the tiial
was set for yesterday but the woman dld
not apnear as "a witness and the case
went over until next Saturday
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10
United state. rnuris.

The United States Circuit Court OF Ap-
peals met ~ 10 . lock yesterday, WIN
Judefs Paul, Smonton. and Jackson on
the brnCh.
The adjourned case OF Marvin r, Scalfe.
petitioner. against Thomas X. PuTnsll.
United States District Judge. petition for
m1nd1mus 20 settle bili % exceptions IN
cuse ~ Sraife against W. y. Land Co.
Argued by 81. Silver, Tor S"aife, ana
Chlres y. Moore. Tor respondent. and
submitted.
The next case was that ~ Frlck Conn
pJny. IL ais. appellants against Nnrfoix
ana Ocean View Railway Company 1t
ais. appcllees. from District Court EASTERN
Virginia continued from Tuesday. The
cause vas further argued by James T..
Heath Jr.. for appelDnt George Mcin-
tDsh. for White and DndsDn. and Frank
May for appellants. and ~ Richard n.
Tunsial Tor Norfolk Bank Zoe saving
Virginia. continued rom Tusyiav. Tho
and Trusts case arsIsi and court adj
!ourned 70 10 o'clock thl. morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10
TIE CHANGE MAY BIZ MADE
Committee FaY)rS LbOliShlnS The De.
plrtmsnt Of agriculture.
TO CHOOSE THB Lee ORAL BOARDS.
Senate Committee ON Privileges and Eloc-
lions Nill Receive Recommendation
Friday Night AZ special Meeting.
Contest for the Vacant y udgeship

The Senate Committee on Agriculture
yesterday afternoon decided to report ia
vorably the bin to abolish the Depart
ment OF Agriculture and to have Ierti.
hzers Inspected az the Virginia Polytech-
Aie institute az BiacksDur
II VIII be recalled that the committee
that investigated the public institutions
made report in favor OF the plan APP
proved by tho committee. The bin to
carry out the accommodation was pre-
pared by Senator Barksdsdo at the re-
quest OF The Committee on Agriculture.
Dr. j. VI. McBryde. president OF the
college OF Blacksburg. was before the
committee lie did not advocate either
side Of the proposition under consldcra-
tion but In response 90 questions asked
lim. said the work now done 10y the de-
1ariwent could Doe performed "a Blacks
burg. Tho committee gathered from his
remarks that there could De q saving Of
about $500 per year by the change pro-
posed
Mr r. IT, Gaines. chemist Of The Agri-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10
MUST WIT FOR P1RDONS.
Id wim Nol ConsIder 4 ppIIca,Ions

Gov. TYLER VIII Not Consider Applications
While the L"gislrtu~c J. Ia s"ssi~n.
Gosofnor Tyler has announced his IN
tcntlon 20 consider no more application
FOR pardon until the Legislature adjourns
iiis time is fully occupied IN examine
bills passed and IN attending TO other
duties THAI cannot be put on.
The Governor IS receiving many appli.
cations fOr positions on the State boarc
of Fisheries Many VINO apply for tnf
position of secretary seem 10 think the
only qualification required is ability "a
90 cierlcal work The pill creating Inc
Board provides that The secretary shall
bc chosen from Tidcwatcr an' shall Doe ar
exert regarding the oyster industry.
The Governor has issued q requstion
on the Governor OF West Virein'e TO-
John " Rutledge who is under arrest at
Rluefeld, on the charge Of jail breaking
IN Montgomery county.
Governor Tyisr has beep invited 20 az
tend the ball ~ De eivcn' by one Of the
g1eil Republican Clubs Of New lori, az
the Lyccuni IN that city on March "a
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

Another Campaign Clnb Organized Under
Favorable circumstances.

The Tammary Democratic Club was
organized at Buhen & Roses Hall corner
OF SECOND and Duyal streets. last nleh'.
4 large number OF young Democratic
enthusiasts were present and the CLUB
WIS organized under most favorable cir
Cumslanccs
nae officers elected Were as follows.
President, W. S. Blackburn; Vlce-Prcsi-
dent Jacob Keith: Secretary and Treas
urer. Alouzo Rhodes.
The club will meet every Wednesday
night % liahen ~ Rose Hall. aud ~ the
next meeting the various candidates viii
be present 10 address the voters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

The Social Democratic club met NJ their
rooms 30. iz2i north seventeenth street.
last night. Enthusiasm ran high and
number 81 candidates TOR municipal hon
Ors were present.
The Officers ere: President. ". p Lea
man. .irs-preSldent ". T. Disney; treas
urcr. d. Mccarthy: secretary. J. Car
mo ~. sergeant-at-arms. =. A. Lane.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

Hold Their Annual Meeting and Elect OF
nAsr. lDr lhr In.ming l,hr,

ne@rs To- the In,ui"g Year
The annual meeting OF the Richmond
Bar Association was largely attended yes
tofday afternoon al O'Clock in the rooms
Oh the Association at the city Han
Reports from the treasurer. the eXecu-
tive committee The committee on libra
- and ON amendment Of laws made most
Encouraging reports and the Association
was found 90 be ln splendid shape.
The following officers Cor the ensuing
year were elected: President Roosevelt
Page: Vice-Presidcnts, j. l.. Anderson,
O.. Carleton jackson and ". o. Skeiton.
Secretary. T.. u. Thomson; TREASURED
u. T.. peyton. Jr.
Colonel J.. q James was elected 70 MI
a vacancy on the executive committee.
The following gentlemen were elected 70
$40 yacancics on the Committee on Adj
missions. John rutherford. \. J.. Chai-
mers and r. NJ. Pitcher.
The resignation OF Messfs g.. =. Haw
and Allan Potts were accepted.
rhe retiring president, Hon. 10 u.
Nuuford. stated that memorials TO Jddsc7
Burke and Staples would be presented IN
the Supreme Court to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-10

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. 9.--specia!..-.
Tonight about half-pasi nine o'clock. the
residence on Mr. Hatcher 5. Seward. Oh
Washington street was entered and ran
sacked by burglars. who searched All
he drawers and trunks In the house and
left everything In a most confused condi-
ton. The thieves. who were irlshteDed
value.