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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Recent Deaths.

Uncle Joe" Irwin, pioneer PLAINS
man, sportsman and raconteur, at his
hom in Kansas City, after lingering
illness. He was so years old. He was
Known as the Izaak Walton of western
Missouri.
Ms Elizabeth Rains, at Humans
vile. She was 81, and was the oldest
child of Judge j. c. Human, the foun-
der of Humansville.
Joseph w. Giyens, prominent farm
er, aged So, suddenly of CONGESTION of
the hgnin, at his hcme, a mile south
Of Clarksyille.
Maurice z. BoudreauX, well-known
fan mer four miles east of Vienna, of
pneumonia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
A REPORT FROM GEN. OTIS.
Eleven Places in NindanaO and
Three in JolO Archipelago Oc-
eupied by Our Troops.

Washington, April 10.-The follow
ing report of recent developments in
the Philippines was received at the
war department from Gen. Otis:
Manila, April 0.-Gen. Bates inst
returned from south after placing the
Fortieth infantry at Surigao. { agayan,
Iliganea, Isamis, Dapitan, northern
Mindanao, and attending to special
matters intrusted to him in the de-
pertinent Mindanoa and Jolo. Attend
ed by two naval vessels and two gun
boats, troops occupied the points
without resistance. Two hundred and
forty-one rifles and 81 pieces of artil-
lery were surrendered. Eleven
places in Mindanao and three in Jolo
archipelago are now occupied by
troops without the firing of a shot.
Affairs in that section quite satisfac-
tory. OTIS"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
French Authorities Decide that All
Exhibits Must be Open to
the PubIi. on sxenduys

Paris, April 10.-The French au-
thorities have decided that all eXhib.
it's at the exposition are to be open to
the public on Sundays, and the United
States exhibits are, naturally, within
this regulation. These exhibits are
under cover in buildings erected by
the French government, over which
the United States authorities have no
control, therefore, they must abide by
the rules established. The United
States pavilion is not within this cate
CORY, and the question of its being
opened or closed on Sunday the
French officials have left entirely to
Commissioner Peck's desire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The New York cotton exchange win
be closed Good Friday and the follow
ing Saturday, and the coffee exchange
will be closed on Good Friday.
Miss Maggie G. Carmody. or Toledo,
o., aged 2S. is preparing to go to Aus
tralia, where she becomes the heireSs
10 about 100000 in realty, stocks,
bonds and money through the death of
an aged aunt, Mrs. G. F. b. Plainsbury,
sister of her mother.
One hundred and seventy miles of
electric lines were tied up, on the
night OF the 9th, by a strike of 100
power house employees in Chicago, who
claimed that their working hours had
been increased from eight to twelve
without any increase of pay. The
change threw one-third of the men out
of employment.
Secretary Egan of the Illinois state
board of health, on the 9th, received
reports of the alarming spread of
smallpox in Massac and Hardin coun-
ties. The reports were sent from Bel
nearly 200 cases in Hardin county
alone.
The post Office department has is
sued a notice that registered letters
for Nome, Alaska, will be dispatched
from San Francisco and Seattle by
steamers on April 80. On that date
and during the open season of naviga-
ton registered mail of all classes for
Yukon and Alaska will be forwarded
by all steamers authorized to carry
mails.
The Continental Tobacco Co. has de-
cided to make Louisville, KY, its south
ern manufacturing and distributing
center. The Scotch, Sorg and Lorilard
plants viii be closed, and the work will
be done at Louisville.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
i)LYEYS WESTERN TRIP.
, Final Arrangements Made For the
Visit to Chicago on the Manila
Bay Anniversary.
THE AFFAIR WILL Be ENTIRELY SOCIAL.
Leaving Chicago the Adnhr"A
Make 81 Twelve Days T"sr' I"
ing ina Jacksonville, All, ST. L""i~'
Memphis. Louisville, Nashville
and Frankfort.

Washington. April 1D.-The Chicago
reception committee, consisting OF w.
Il. Conlly and j. NJ. Glenn, had nni'l
interview with Admiral Dewey. No
mention was made of politics, the au-
miral's only illusion TO the matter PC
ing that since he has accepted inc IN
i viration to visit Chicago last Octcosf'
conditions had so changed that he was
, acceptinC no further invitations. ne
assured the committee that he Was
glad TO accept the hospitality OF the
city of Chicago. He told the comlni'tee
he had received invitations from va
rious organizations there to become
their guest. but had not accepted
them. He had placed himself solely
in the hands of the city of Chicago.
The Adn,iral's Wishes.
He requested that there be no sep
Grate entertainments for himself ana
Mrs. Dewey. He wished matters 10 he
so arranged that she could attend the
functions at which he would be pres
cnt. The admiral, who received the
committee in a NEST cordial manner.
was assured that his wishes i'll this re-
spect would Ire carried out, and also
was Informed that arrangements had
been made to have his son. who is now
I, resident of Chicago, participate IN
the various entertainments.
The AdnsirnT'S FnrtY-
The adnirai's party, consisting of
himself and Mrs. Dewey, Lieut.. Cald-
we'll, Mr.. Maddy, OF the Baltimore "
Ohio railroad: q Chinese servant, and
Mrs. Dewey's maid, will leave fhis city
IN a special train over the Baltimore
& Ohio on April %, in time 10 reach
Chicago and rest before the bail at The
A-uCli+olium IN the night OF the 3Gth,
the eve OF the second anniversary of
Manila bay Tie train will re one of
! fhe handsopest ever run over the Bal
timore & Ohio tracks. Admiral and
Mrs. Dewey will occupy President
iowvn's private car.
T0ur cG Nississippl valley.
No stops viii Ice made between
njral does not wish the trip TO hav,
the appearance OF a stumFins tour.
After leaving Chicago, however, the
PARTY will take 12-day tour through
the Mississippi valley. So far as out
lined. this Will include stop OF one
day at Jacksonville, H., two days in
St. Louis, two in Memphis, two in Lou
fsville, two in Nashville, and one in.
Frankfort.
Entirely N Personal Matter.
Admiral Dewey was asked concern
ing the story in circulation that Mrs.,
! Dewey had left the Catholic church
and was to become a communicate OF
st. Johns Episcopal church here. lie
| replied it was matter he did not
wish to discuss; that he did not see It
was a question of national interest
whether Mrs. Dewey was Catholic. IA
Methodist or an Episcopalian. 1t was
matter entirely personal TO Mrs.
Dewey, and ne added, Mrs. Dewey is
not being interviewed now on. any
| subject
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
ACTIVITY Of THE D()ERS.
The Exceedingly Mobile Beers Are
Keeping the British Guessing
in the Free State.
COMMUNICATION WITH BRABAAT CUT.
Gen, Roberts is Keeping Quiet. Re-
mounting His Cavalry, and Is Evil
IDENTIFY Preparing to Do Some
thing When the Opportune aio-
Raent Arrives.

London, April 1O.-The amazing
activity of the Beers southeast and
southwest of Bloemfortein continues.
the Boer command seemingly coming
and going throughout a wide region
as they please. but taking good care
not to throw themselves against
strong bodies of the British.
Brabant May ne Invested.
The retirement of the Irish rifles
from Rockville to Aliwal leaves Gen.
Brabant without communication with
the other forces. He has 1000 or g.
600 colonials, holding fine defensive
SO far as London knowns. Topographic
and railroad communication with
BloemfoEtein are kept up as usual,
but nothing comes through for pub
lie consumption.
Gen. Roberts Last Message.
Lord Roberts last message was
GATED April 6, and the last unofficial
message bore date of April Z. The
absence of news, as usual, disheart
ems the people, and produces an alto
gether discouraging effect. The last
spirits at Bioemfontein are continu-
ing, and tells of the arrival of animals
and two fresh cavalry regiments.
Lord Roberts has now 1900 mounted
men altogether.
The Situation Complex.
In the Orange Free State the situa-
ton is complex. with scanty material
for forming a correct estimate of the
situation, and the afternoon newspa
pers, not being in the confidence Of
the managers. are criticising the con
duet OF affairs as they see them.
Thus the ST. James Gazette reviewing
the army system says:
TsiIer Doing Nothing.
AS a consequence of the foolish
sporting, boyish estimate of the work
OF the war, Gen. Butler is anchored IN
definitely, as he must wait Tor trans
ports until Lcrd Roberts is adequately
suppiied.''
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
NOT UNCONSTITUTIONAL.
The United states Supreme Court So
Declares the Chicago Anti
Cigarette Ordinance.

Washington, April 10.-The United
Washington, April 9.-The United
States supreme court decided the ease
of Gundling VS.. the City Of Chicago.
involving the validity of the anti-ci-
garette ordinance of that city. The
ordinance was attacked as unconsti-
tutional. The opinion was handed
Gown by Justice Peckham, and held
the ordinance not to be unconstitu-
tional
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The Kentucky court OF appeals de
.ided. on the 9th, against the republic
AN governor and lieutenant governor
aud in favor OF the democratic contest
ants, holding that the action OF the
legislature in the case was final and
the court had no Jurisdiction Two OF
the republican judges reluctantly SUBJ
scribed to the same principle, willis
deprecating the alleged injustice done.
Gne republican judge dissented. The
case will be taken to the suprems
court OF the United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
May Discharge whom they VIII.

Washington, April 10.-In the case
of Morris Keim VS.. The United States
the supreme court yesterday decided
that the courts have no supervisory
powers over the heads of departments
OF the government in discharging
subordinates. The opinion was handed
down by Justice Brewer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Fire ant Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs, Col, April TO-
The Hagerman block, in the business
center of the city, was Quilted by fire
that originated in the basement of the
Smith-Wilson drug store early Sun.
day morning. The loss will aggregate
100000
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Senator Lodge introduced amend
ments to the army appropriation bill,
GA the 9th, giving to the commanding
officer of the army the rank cf leu
tenant general, and to the adjutant
general the rank of major general.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

y Berlin dispatch says: Reports
from Washington iutimating that Ger
many is instigating Turkey 10 take
unfr;endly action against American
rteats are emphaticalIy denied by the
German foreign Office
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Owing 20 the strong representation
~ Bishop AMER, OF Shan Tung. Count
Won BueIov, the German foreign sec
rotary, en- Emperor EiI;sEn's orders.
On the I'd. wired the Gcrs--4 Minister
H. P5I>in. Baron Eon t-ette'er. = pug
sEGfa hereafter i more "i-c-n-ss gpi.cY
in China.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Entrenchfas mt BIoemfontein.

London, April 10.-The Bloemfon-
tein correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph, telegraphing Sunday, says:
1.-THE railway and telegraph are
working well. Works and trenches
have been prepared in suitable posi-
tons around Bloemfontein. The great
est vigilance is exercised
Confirmation has been received of
the report that the Beers are in lager
in considerable force, with guns, at
Donkerspoot, is miles southeast. The
British scouts report another body
still closer,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
The Debt of ST. Louis.

At the beginning of the past fiscal
year the total Indebtedness of ST.
Louis was $40, 932 ,27S.30, which was re-
duced by the payment of $42S, S93.6e.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Miss Addie ID. Mills VIII.

Middletown, \. Y, April 1o.-The
will of the late Miss Adde d. Mills,
which was filed for probate yesterday,
bequeathed property worth about
three hundred thousand dollars to Rev.
James O'Connor, of New York, for
mission work
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
No Lives Were Lnxt

Yokohama, April lot is now
learned that no fatalities attended the
wrecking of the British bark Iranion
Capt. Watt, from New York, Noveml,ar
Is, for this port, which has been lost
on the japanese coast.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
WITH BEXvILDERING FREQUENCY,


Movements of Troops of Which no
Specific Accounts are Permitted.
London, April 1o.-The Bloemfon-
tein correspondent of the Morning
Post, telegraphing Sunday, says:
1.-The movement of troops continues
with bewildering frequency, brigades
and divisions appearing and disap-
pearing at brief intervals. No specific
accounts of such movements are per-
mitted.
''Some remounts we're fired on yes
terday on the railway"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
The Coming wheat Crop.

In most section of the state wheat
has come through the winter in excel
lent condition. In a few counties.
principally in the eastern sections, Is
is reported badly damaged by freezing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
MuneinRl Elections

James A. Reed, democrat, was elect
ed mayor Of Kansas City.
The republicans elected the entire
citv ticket at St Joseph.
Springfield went democratic and Sc
li;,lia republican.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
The Volunteer Aides.

Washington, April 10.-Representa-
tive Naphen. of Massachusetts, yester-
day introduced a resolution calling en-
the secretary of war for information
as to the so-called volunteer aides at
tached to the army in the Philippines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
C. G. MaRtt's Estate.

Letters of administration have been
applied for ON the estate of Charles {.
Maffitt, OF ST. Louis. 1t was valued at
500. 900: inheritance tax, $4,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Costly Flames

New York, April 10.-A fire IN Green
Point yesterday threw between twelya
and fifteen hundred men~out of en-.
ployment. and destroyed several fac.
tories. The damage is estimated ~,
from $500, 900 to $600,Oo0.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

At the session of the New. YORK con-
ference of the NJ. Z. church. held on
the 9Th. DR.. I. w. Hathaway, president
OF the American Sabbath Union. an
uounced that he had just arrived from
Washington, where he had -a!led upon
PRESIDENT Mckinley. who had informed
him that the United Stats buildings
at the Paris exposition would BE- closed
on Sundays.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Kingston, Jamaica, April 1o.-News
has been received here of the British
North America and West Ind;as
squadron is to be increased by a bat.
tleship, two cruisers and several tor
pedo boats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

AT meeting, heiu OF: The Sd. the di
rec1ors of the North American Trust
Co.. OF New York, and the information
al Banking and Trust Co. aErael, hy
unanimous action of bot, boards. TO
L merger OF the two comr&n;-s in ono
institution.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The railway automa tic-coupling bill
passed its second reading in the Brit
ish house of commons on the 5th.
Speaking upon the measure, James
Brice, liberal, declared America Wa:
far ahead of Great Britain in the mat
ter of automatic couplings. In fact.
he added, American railroads had
shown Great Britain the way ~ many
things.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Queen Victoria received , 1aaCactar-
istjc Irish welcome OH her entry into
dublin on the 18th. There was no half
hcartedness about it. aud il touched
the aged sovereigu's heart IN man
ncr that nothing has done n many
long year. The irrecoacs,abies were
all in the background. and nothing oc-
Cured to mar the joyousaess of the
occasion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Contractors in Berlin and the vicin:-
" have boycotted the city of late be-
cause the latter insists upon a para
graph in their contracts guaranteeing
the city against strikes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Ex- Eepr- sentative Sl,ria5e- called on
TIE coIlln.s-,ianer OF >Ia-;..a Affairs,
II ths sd, - present p petition FROM
the tiami and Peoria tad.@-5 of t6s
LaG!ial ergi osy, WHO dcsirs Sat laE.;-
Belonging 70 tnen which have not
been taken up in ailctusa-s BE sol!
and The proceeds DIVIDED among IN:
tribes
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The board of governors OF the South
ern Cotton Spinners' association dc
cided. on the I'd. that southern mills
should be advised to maintain present
prices of yarns, Us there is no pros
pest or decline in yarn goods.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The statement of the treasury bal
ances in the general fund. exclusive of
the S15O.GOO.Cu0 gold reserve in the di-
vision of redemption, is-ued on the
sth. showed: Available cash balance,
SI56.7.5, sos; gold, $50 1892, $50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
unfavorable to the British.

Berlin, April 1O.-The latest devel-
oEments of the military sitcation II
South Africa are interpreted here as
very unfavorable tn The British.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The statement that Germany Will
sncn publish the secret Anglo-German
treaty regarding Africa is denied in
well informed circles in Berlin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Kansas City's magnificent auditori-
mn. completed a year ago, in which
The. democratic national convention
was to have met July i, was totally
destroyed by fire on the +th- Il caught
fire about L p. M, and burned with
such fury that in fifteen minutes moth
ing remained but mass of ruins. The
second Presbyterian church, the La
tl,rop school and a number of adjacent
dwellings were also destroyed. Loss
S49u. 600,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The New York chamber Of COM
merce adopted resolutions, On the 9Th.
declaring that the stamp taxes should
be abolished as soon as the revenues
of the government will permit, and If
it is impossible to abolish them all
in the beginning, those upon tele-
grams, express and freight receipts.
proprietary articles and sales made
upon exchanges should be first aboi
isled.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

The secretary of war, on the 9th,
sens to the senate the original record
OF the proceedings of the military
court which conducted the beef in-
q,hrx of last year. This was done in
response to q resolution calling for
copy of the record. The secretary eN-
planned that the record covered 1900
typewriter pages, and to copy II
would occupy the time of two copyists
for six months
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Reward for Alleged Murderer.

Gov. Stephens has issued a procla-
nation offering reward of $500 for
the arrest, delivery and conviction Of
William Summers, who is charged with
murder in ST. Clair county. The re-
ward stands good for a period of one
wear.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Cost of ST. Louis Police,

The ST. Louis police board has hand
ed in tie police estimate for the conn
ing years.. CPS, 624.I5. Last year the
force cost 1852, S29.3S.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Fourth Class PoStn,nsters.

The following changes in fourth
class postmasters in the state have
been made: Omaha, Putnam county,
Clyde E. Ryals, vice J. E. Forbes, re-
signed; Rush Town, Jefferson county,
Joseph Griffin. vice Henry Daniels, re-
signed: Theodosia, Ozark county,
James NJ. Herd, vice NJ. z. Herd. re-
signed: Unity, Scotland county,
George NJ Smith, vice T. B. Wieland,
resigned
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
The state Treasury.

State Treasurer Pitts has filed with
Gov. Stephens his monthly report Of
the transactions of the state treasury
for March. 1t shows the following:
Balance on hand February s, 1,4322,
1885; receipts for March, $2+1, 31S.67,
disbursements for March, 1888, 402.5S;
balance on hand April 1, $1,520,019.74.
The state treasurer also filed his quar-
terly report. 1t shows the following:
Balance on hand January 1, $577 ,00T.-
SO; receipts for the quarter, $780,
240.20; disbursements for the quarter,
$1,O15, 22S.35; balance on hand March
81, $3.50, 22S.35. The earnings OF
the state penitentiary for the quarter
were S66,315.61. The disbursements
from this fund were $64,325.12. leaving
a credit to the fund of 81 1922 40.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Judge Philips Very III.

United States Judge Philips was
taken i'll at Springfield, having symp-
toms of pneumonia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Mai. David Caruth Dead.

After lingering illness from COM
pIication of maladies, among which
pneumonia was the last and most Sc
rious. Mai. David W. Caruth, former
business man, eN-police commissioner,
and one of the best known democratic
politicians in the state, passed away
IN his apartments at the Planters ho-
tel, St. Louis, where he made his
horne
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

Warrenton, Saturday, April 7.-Yes-
terday evening the British shelled
Fourteen Streams, which was occu-
pied by force of Beers. This morn
ing the Beers placed in position a big
gun, which they fired ineffectiyely. 4
fusilade of Mausers followed at in
tervals throughout the day. The
British dropped lyddite and shrapnel
shells into the Boer position, finally
silencing the enemy's fire and driving
off the snipers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12

ut the northern station = = ..=sals,
cn fIe 9Th, while err route - Cop@g-
hagen, the prince OF Wales was shot
IT by a young BOer sy tni pa hing IA
a:t-ic- banned Sipide, who was promp.-
iy arrested. The prince, with charac-
teristic nonchalerce, requested that
the culprit be not dealt with too
LarShly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
A YOUNG MAN Kills HimseIf.

Louis Calvin, of ST. Joseph, aged 20,
shot himself in the breast and died in
stantly. The reason for the suicide is
not known.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-12
Torma.Iy Reannexed to Cane COLONY

Carnavon, Cape Colony, April TO-
Kinsart was formally reannexed to
Cape Colony April 1, amid the cheers
of the assembled troops. A large num-
Der of insurgent colonists, including
many of their leaders, are now impris-
oned here. Col. Drury's column, in
Guiding the West Australians and Ca
madam mounted rifles and artillery.
left here yesterday for De Aar.