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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

washington, 5.-1J is stdCeu III
quarters well versed in Chinese at
fairs that, outside of the questions of
indemnity, punishments. etc., now un-
der negotiation at Pekin, there are
three vital and ~far-reaching ques-
tons to be determined, viz:
Empress Dowager Must Go.
First, the removal of the empress
dowager, personally and through the
influence of her advisers, from all
participation in the Chinese govern
ment; second, the creation of an in
demnity fund by the increase of Chi
mas customs revenue, either by the
payment of the duties in gold instead
of deprecated silver, as at present, or
else by doubling the present silver
duties from five per cent.
to ten per cent. ad valorem; and,
third, the establishment of a ministry
of foreign affairs, in place of the old
and cumbersome system of the
tsung Ii yamen.
An Was Responsible.
The demand for the retirement of
the IMPRESS dowager is said to result
from the conclusion now generally ac-
cepted, that the imperial government
of China was responsible for the Box
er uprising. AS the empress dowager
was the ruling authority of the i'm
perial government during the upris-
ing, this responsibility is brought
home directly to her. There is under
stood to be no purpose, however, to
visit upon her any personal punish
ment or indignitys but merely to so
form the reconstructed government,
as to exclude her from all participa-
ton in it. 1t is deemed advisable, for
that reason, that she should remain
permanently away from Pekin, and
that her advisers also should be kept
away from the seat of government.
The Doubling of China's Customs.
The plan of doubling China's GUS
toms duties has arisen from the need
of finding a source to Fay the war in
IDENTITIES which the various powers
demand. 1t appears, however, that
the increase of the duties has here
tofore been brought to the attention
of the United States government by
Ii Hung Chang. This occurred during
his visit to Washington a few years
oSOS "ACh IL "oo ACPA OSOhtS tIidL
the five per cent. was fixed in 1858, by
treaties with the United States, Great
Britain and other countries, and was
payable in silver, at which time silver
was worth as much as gold. But with
the change In the value between silver
and gold, Ii Hung Chang pointed out
thai China's five per cent. duty in sill
yer actually Melted only about 2K per
cent, judged by the prevailing gold
standard. The matter was not
pressed at the time.
Present Revenues Already Pledged.
China's present customs
are said to be already pledged to meet
the interest and principal of Chi
nese loans, so that it viii re-
quire some entirely new source
to meet the ~indemnities
The plan of substituting a minister
of foreign affairs in place of the
tsung Ii yamen has long been in con-
temptation, as foreign representatives
have found it very difficult to deal
with this mixed body, and to locate
responsibility upon it, particularly
during the Boxer troubles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

When a man climbs up in his family tree
and looks down upon the passing throng he
has outlived his ussfulness.-Chicago Daily
News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08
she HeIned Him.

Lapland, tells me the people there depend
largely on the reindeer.
She-Do they? Thought it was the snow,
love. A moment later she was in lapland.
-Philadelphia Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

Qualified Praise.-Brewn-"Do y2u be-
lieve in sea bathing?" Robinson-"Oh, yes,
/ think so. Many people have been Known
to survive it.'-Town Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

The stomach has to work hard, grinding
the food we crowd into it. Make its work
easy by chewing Beeman's Pepsin Gum.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

It requires no experience to dye with
PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Simply boiling
your goods in the dye is all that's necessary!
Sold by all druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

You can't judge a horse by the harness.
Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. AL
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. CSC
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

Very Row Rates to the North West via the
Missouri Pacific Railway.
st. Louis One Round
to Way. Trip.
Anaconda, Butte, Helena. Gar
rison and intermediate points..s25.o0 $500
Spokane, Tacoma. Seattle, Port
and, Vancouver, Victoria and
intermediates points. 5000 5000
Tickets on sale every Tuesday up to anc
including November "a. For further infor-
nation see your City Ticket Agent, or write
any Missouri Pacific representative, or ID.
C. TOWNSEND, G. p. 81 I. Agt., st. Louis, Mo
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08
Uncle Aliens Advice.

my boy counseled Uncle Allen
Sparks, always strive to be at the top Of
the heap. Especially if you are in a game
of football. Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08

/ do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John F.. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is, 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08
THREE VITAL QUESTIONS.
They Must be Determined First In
the Negotiations to Be Had
With China.
EMPRESS DoWAeER MUST Be SHELVED.
An Indemnity Fund Must be Created
by AN Increase of Gus
toms Revenues, and the Tsung-
Li-Yamen Must be Replaced by o
Minister of Foreign

Washington, Nov. 3.-It is stated in
quarters well versed in Chinese af-
fairs that, outside of the questions of
indemnity, punishments. ETC., now I'M
der negotiation at Pekin, there are
three vital and ~far-reaching ques-
tons to be determined, viz:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-11-08
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The age-herald., 1900-12-29
MRS. NATION REMAINS IN JAIL
 REFUSING ALL OFFERS IF BAIL
She Would Not Be Tried on Fri day as Christ Was Cruci-
 fled on That Day.

by at lease one hundred W. c. T. U. wom- en, who remained in prayer with her for some time.
 The w. c. T. us have asked John Wool ley, late Presidential candidate on the Pro- hibition tiltet, to defend Mrs. Nation.
 Mrs. Nation says that she will keep up her attacks on saloons, however, in Kan sas, and her action may stir this county into an anti-liquor law. The w c. T. U. has taken an active hand in the matter, and it's members say they will force this fight to the end.
 Mrs. Nation was offered her liberty on condition that she would refrain from sa- loon-smashlng in the future, but she re- fuses, saying it was her fixed intention to fling rocks at the windows and glassware of Kansas saloons until the law was en- forced.
 Nearly ohe hundred radical temperance people surrounded the jail today and all joined with Mrs. Nation in singing Near CT. My God, to Thee"
 Mrs. Nations husband is a lawyer, but she says she expects no help from him.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Gale Which Has Destroyed Life and Property is the
 Worst Known in Years
SENSATIONS IN
 RICHARDSON CASE Believed a Woman and Her Ad- visor Are Implicated in the
 MiIIionaire's Death

St. Joseph Mo-, December 2S-Two sen- satgons resulted in the evidence adduced at the inquest over the murder of Frank O. Richardson, the millionaire merchant, who was shot down in his own home in Savannah, Mo-. Christmas evening. The first was the testimony establishing the probable innocence of the business partner of the murdered man, who has been under suspicion as the murderer, 1t having been alleged that the partner, just previous to the murder, was accused by Richardson of undue intimacy with Mrs Richardson. The second sensation today was the fact that the testimony tended to fix the re- sponsibility for the crime on a woman and her advisor, a travelling man, who are al- legged to have blackmailed the deceased out of various sums of money, covering a per iod of about a year. Mrs. Richardson will take the stand tomorrow.
 Today's sensations developed in the tes- tlmony of Charles Stanton, superintendent that Richardson was much afraid of Col sided at Stanberry Mo. The day before the killing Richardson had told him he had given $50 to travelling man to give to the woman, and that the travelling man had kept half of the money. Stanton had talked with the Whitehead woman after the murder and she had said she was mot afraid of them ever getting her" for the crime. Sensational evidence is expected tonoorroU
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

Marion, Dec. 2S.-(Special.) )-The crst lynching in the history of Perry County occurred Thursday night, when George Full Ter, a negro. charged with arson, was taken from the officers while en route to jail and hanged to tree near bridge across Ca haba river.
 Wednesday night the barn of Dennis Cummings, prosperous farmer at Oak grove, was burned, with its contents, con sisting of several hundred bushels of corn, a large amount of forage, seven mules and several fattening hogs
 The negro who bore a. bad reputation, had been tenant of MT. Cummings for the past two years and had recently had trouble in settling his accounts with the landlord and made threats against him.
 He was arrested this morning following the fire and was tried before Justices sut- ties and Suthers and held to bail in the
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
A FITTING FINALE TO
 THE MASONIC REUNION
inspiring Services and Address At Temple Emanuel Followed by a Banquet at the Metro
 pOlitan Hotel.

The first reunion of the Scottish Rite Masons under the auspices of the Brmng- ham bodies which began on Wednesday morning, closed last night with a delightful banquet at the Metropolitan Hotel Dur ing the reunion candidates were invested either by communication or ceremonial work, with all the degrees of the Rite from the fourth to the thirty-second inclusive. The thirty-third and last degree can be conferred only by the Supreme Council.
 It was quite an undertaking to give so many degrees in the limited time of three days. In Cincinnati and other cities the same amount of work is scheduled for four days. Those officers on whom the burden of the labor falls are usually exhausted when the reunion comes to an end, and the candidates, who have undergone mental strain, are likewise exhausted, but the excitement of the work is said to be of such a pIeasurable and uplifting sort that both officers and postulants, if they are filled with true Masonic ardor, would glad ly repeat the reunion programme the fol- lowing week.
 There are no frivolous ceremonies in genuine Masonry from the degree of En- tered Apprentice in the Blue Lodge to the thirtythird degree in the Supreme Coun- ell. Like all institutions moving a dig nified and ethical plane, its work is serious from beginning to end.
 Next to the Church the Masonic rituals said to be invested with more religious atmosphere than those of any other institution. This is natural for the Masonry of today traces its origin through the cathedral guilds of the middle ages. All of It's rites and creeds are based on a firm belief in God and the immortality of the soul. It does not attempt to define articles of faith so far as they relate to particular communions or religions, 1eav- ing every member to settle these according to the dictates of his own conscience.
 It is therefore essentially latitudinarian. Thus it is that Christians, Mohammedans and Jews sit together in the same lodge
 The high degrees deal with almost every phase of civilization and touch humanity at almost every point. They draw largely from the ethical teachings of Moses and the Christ, and they deal in some measure with the ancient mysteries.
 The candidates this week have heard much of the literature and the religious rites of the hoary past. They have become acquainted with Zarathustra or Zoroaster, with Mythras. with Hermes and with Pythagoras. They have come to know
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
DREYFUS HAS SET
 ALL PARIS AFLAME
His Demand for a New Hear ing ExciteS the Whole
 French Republic

New York, December 2S.-A dispatch to the World from Paris says:
 '"The letter from Dreyfus to Premier Waldeck- Rousseau demanding new hear ing has set Paris ablaze with excitement.
 "The Nationalists will hold secret con- clave to decide upon what action to take in view of the threatened revival of this celebrated affair which will not down
 "rhe impression now prevails that Drey- fus is now in this city. Some usually we'll informed persons insists that his letter to the Premier was carefully prepared after consultation with various distinguished men, one of whom being especially con- spicuous. The absence of any date to the letter is pointed to as evidence that Drey- fus is here.
 "Dreyfus' letter was provoked by Henri Rocheforts assertion in the Intransigeant that Dreyfus sent to Emperor William in 1894 a document stolen from the German embassy in Paris, which document consti- tuted direct evidence of the crime for which, the cx-captain writes, I have been twice condemned unjustly.'
 Everybody believes that if an inquiry Is accorded 1t wil mean a revival of the case. The Nationalists are palpably alarmed lest Dryfus' former counsel, now stronger than ever, may find formidable majority in both houses of the Legislature, that, goaded by the insults of the opposition, will order an investigation which will result in another courtmartial on the ground that new evidence has been discovered.
 ''The wiser Nationalists severely blame Rochfote for precipitating a new dilem- ma.
 ''The World correspondent has inter viewed several leaders in the Senate and Chamber. They simply expressed satisfac- ton at Dreyfus' dgnified denunclation of RochefOte's statement, and said that they expect an investigation win be granted.
 "Rodhefote, proud of having raised a rumpus, talks hotly about traitors and de- clares that Dreyfus' letter is bluff."
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
HE IDENTIFIED THE K|DNAPPER'S PONY Was Sold to a Man Answering Closely the Description
 of Pat Grove

Omaha, Neb., December 2S.-Danicl Bur ris today positively identified at Pacific Junction, Iowa, the pony left therc mys- teriously in the barn of Mrs. Mack the day following the Cudahy abduction as one he sold to man answering the description of Pat Grove a few days before the obduc- ton.
 Mrs. Thomas B. Cooper, marri Auugh- ter of Burris, was today shown collec- ton of twenty-five photographs taken from the rogues gallery, and asked to select if she could one or more which resembled the Tight man who called to buy the pony. She picked out two photographs of Grove. Mrs. Cooper is the fifth person who saw this Tight man who has identified him with likeness of Grove, and the police now feed sure that he is one of the men wanted. They have not been able however, to locate Lizzie Burns, who is alleged to have been intimate friend of Grove. She was employed at hotels in South Omaha up to the time of the abduction, since which time she has not been seen.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

Wichita, Kan, December 2s.-Mrs. Carrie Nation, the Barbour County president of the W. c. T. U. who broke windows in the Carey Hotel barroom yesterday, ap- peared for trial in the City Court this af- ternoon and annunced that because her lawyer disappointed her at the last mo- ment she was not prepared to answer to the charge and desired to have the case continled.
 How will next Friday do?" asked the court.
 Not at all, your honor. Christ was cru cified on that day, and I am afraid that my enemies will cruelty me if I was tried on Friday.
 The case was continued until Saturday, January 6. Several w. c. T. U. members and others have offered to become surety for Mrs. Nation, but she refuses to leave the prison until she is acquitted. She has no fear as to the outcome of the trial and in this she is supported by several law yers. Mrs. Nation was followed to her cell
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
NEGRO LYNCH[D IN PERRY COUNTY
 FOR BURNING 4 PLANTERS BARN

sum of $40o. The evidence developed that Fuller was tracked to and from his home to the barn and was conclusive of his guilt.
 The negro was taken in charge by Con- stable Q. C. Waters, who, with a deputy, started with the prisoner for Marion, the county seat, to place him in jail
 At Fixes Ferry, where bridge spans the river, they were met by two dozen masked men, who fired their pistols into the air, and told the officers to retreat, at the same time taking charge Of the prisoner.
 Constable Waters hastened on to Marion and this morning notified Sheriff Whitman of the occurrence, and investigation dis- closed the negro's body hanging to a limb near the edge of the river, with several bullet holes in it.
 Fuller bore a bad reputation, and his fam fly refused to take charge of the remains. The negroes of the settlement express them slves as glad that he has been done away with
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Nearoes ereatIy Excited.

Fayetteville, w. Va, Dec 2S.-There was great excitement among the colored people here tonight over the arrival of twenty-five negroes who had been arrested at Star and held for the grand jury for having attempt ed to lynch Esquire Workman of that place on Christmas night. Esquire Workman had arrested negro on Christmas Day for dis orderly conduct. Later some negroes tried to rescue the prisoner and one of them was killed. Then followed the attempt that night Q lynch Workman, for which these twenty axa nrisoners were arrested.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
WaIdersee's Report,

Berlin, Dec. 2S-The War Office has re- ceived the following dispatch from Count von Waldersee:
 ''Pekin, Dec. 27.-A column commanded by Maj von Madi will start tomorrow for San Ho Hsien to cooperate with the Grucher expedition, which left Tien Tsin December 19 for Yuen Tien Tsin. An American de- tachment will leave Pekin tomorrow via Hang Hosien with the same object. The Chinese who were defeated by the French December 22 fled in a southerly direction"
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

something of hierophants mystagogues and epopts and of lesser and greater mys- teries. The rituals and ethical books of Scottish Masonry are said to be so scholar ly that only scholars can fully digest then;. but every intelligent man. it Is further said, gets something from them if he but gives an attentive ear.
 Yesterday the Consistory was opened and a class of twenty-seven candidates re- ceived the thirty-frst and thirty-second degrees. The thirty-first is styled signih- cantly Inspector Inquisitor and the thirty second is called Prince or Master of the Royal Secret The latter takes a wide range and is a general summing up, as it were, of the earlier degrees. It discusses, too, abstract truth.
 The list of candidates follows:
 N. N. Polk, D. B. Norton. P. w Frazer James Bowron, B. Guckenberger, w. w. Ransom, Louis Saks, G. W. Morgan, Gull pepper Exum, s. Blaine Claypool T. H. Spencer, c. Chisholm, Henry Hiden, J. H. Cook W. H. Monk, Jr., Max Michael, J. L.. Honeycutt, c. A. Blinn, Jr., D. A. Fox, J. M. Collier, E. J. Frazer, Adolph Hirsch, R. E. Hanson, A. B. Loveman, Leo Loeb, Joe R. Mallory and c. P. Orr
 At Temple Emanuel.
 At half past seven last night the Scottish Rite Masons attended divine worship at Temple Emanuel, at the corner of Fifth av- enue and Sixteenth street. It was the reg ular Friday night service, but in addition to the congregation and the Masons many promir ent citizens were resent. Seated on the pulpit platform were Rabbi Newfield, Simon Klotz, president of the congrega- tion; pr. J. H. Phdliips and George Fleming Moore, the Masonic orator of the occasion, Dr. Newield, conducted the service, and at his invitation Dr. Phillips read the invocation. The liturgy of Israel, sublime and poetic, seemed to make singularly deep impression and the music of the ohoir under the direction Mir Guckenber-
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
ltaIx,s Interest in China.

Rome Dec. 2S.-In the Italian Senate to- day the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mar quis Visconti-Venosta, replying to Marquis Vftelleschi, during the discussion of the Foreign Office budget, said: We cannot leave to others the task of safeguarding Italy's interests in China. Italy will con- tnue in loyal and moderate collaboration to assure the same indemnifcation and guarantees that are obtained by the other powers"
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Paderewsky Is Safe

London, Dec 29.-"M. Paderewslki Is at Lausanne with his wife" says the vienne correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, "aaad declares the story that he recently fought duel to be invention. He asserts that tlf3 nervous affection from which he has been suffering has greatly diniuAshed."
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Turkeys BattIeship,

Berlin, December 2S-The Ottoman gov erment has contracted for the reconstruc- ton of the Ottoman battleship Assar-I- Tewik at the Germania wharf, Kiel, at a cost of N,0Oo pounds. The Cologne Gazette says that Germany, in a friendly way, in- formed the porte that if the claims of the United States for damages growing out of the Armenian outrages were granted Ger many would expect similar treatment.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Bezenah Got Decision.

Dayton, O., Dec. 28.-Guz Bezenah of Cov- ington Ky, was awarded the decision over Morse Wise of this city tonight in the fourth round of what was to have been a 20-round bout The police interfered and stopped the fight but Wise could have lasted but short time longer.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
DEWET FRUSTRATED.
He is Now Reported to be at ZenekaI
 With a Large Force.

Capetown, December 2S.-General Dewet's attempt to break through the South has been frustrated and he is now reported to be at Zenekal with a large commando hold ing the country between Fecksburg, Zene- kal and Windburg.
 The Eastern parties of invading Boers are being constantly harassed and driven back toward the Orange river.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Danish West Indies.

London, Dec. 2S.-"The American and Danish governments are in direct negotia< tons for the sale of the Danish West Ins dies" says the Copenhagen correspondent of the Daily Mall. and the Danish minisF ter in Washington will shortly submit { proposal for the consideration of the Amers ican Senate"
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

Today GdUertising- is as necessary to the trdRsaction of certain tines of bust ness ds stedm and electricity ore 10 m1e bfnery.-R. J. Cunning.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
THE WEATHER

ALABAMA: COLDER SATURDAY; FROST IN SOUTHERN PORTION. SUN DAY FAIR; FRESH NORTH TO EAST WINDS.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-08-16
A Mother Tells How She Saved Hell
Little Daughters Life.

A Mother Tells How She Saved Her
Little Daughters Life.
l am the mother of eight children and
have had great deal of experience with
medicines. Last summer my little daughter
had the dysentery in its worst form. We
thought she would die. / tried everything
could think of, but nothiug seemed to do
her any good. saw by an advertisement
in our paper that Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was highly
recommended and sent and got bottle at
once. 1t proved to be one of the best medi-
cines we ever had in the house. 1t saved
my little daughters life. ] am anxious for
every mother 10 know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had known it at first i,
would have saved me a great deal of anxiety
and my little daughter much suffering
Yours truly, Mrs, Geo. F. Burdick, Liberty.
R. /. For sale by Hanson & Emerron.e