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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
REPORT OF ANOTHER BATTLE,
A Boer Force Said to Have Been De-
feated. with Heavy Loss, at
Orange River.

London, Dec. II, $40 p. m.-The re-
port of another severe battle, result
ing in a British victory, is current
here. According to the story, the
lighting began at daybreak and last
ed for several hours. The Beers, who
numbered from 1,500 to 1000 men,
we're surrounded at the Orange River
and totally defeated with heavy losses
in killed and wounded. A number OF
Beers, it is added. were captured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
A RUMoR OF SUICIDE.

The Commanders of Gneisenaa said
to Have Committed Suicide.
Malaga, Dec. 1s.-It is rumored that
the commander of the Gneisenau COM
mitted suicide when he saw that all
was lost. A nephew of the imperial
chancellor; Count Won Buelow, named
Berndt, vas among the saved, though
he was injured about the head. A
sailor who survived the wreck went
mad as a result of his experience. The
first engineer, the assistant engineer
and a number of petty officers were
drowned.
1t is hoped that the guns, the treas
ure chest, and perhaps part of the
hull will salvaged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Asphalt in Missouri.

An immense bed of asphalt has been
discovered near the Missouri-kansas
line. six miles west of Joplin, near he
Badger zinc mine. While sinking q
prospect shaft the miners opened up
a big cave, with black walls of pc
culiar substance, which proves to be
asphaltum. The discovery is attract
ing considerable attention to tina To-
cality.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
why Mrs. Burnett Wants a

Diana Barnett, in her suit for di-
vorce against Charles Barnett, filed at
st. Louis, alleges that he made fun
of her for studying English. When
she married him she could not speak
English, and was anxious to learn the
language. Her husband objected, and
she was compelled to prosecute her
studies in his absence. On one occa-
sion, she declares, he caught her read
ing a book and threw it at her. While
living in Kansas City she was sick on
one occasion, and asked her husband
for money to get a physician, and he
said t. her, she alleges: "Oh, you are
all right; the devil wouldn't take you"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
THE GNEIsENA DISASTER.
One Hundred and Thirty-Six Lives
Lost by the Foundering OF
German Ship.

Berlin, Dec. 1s.-An unofficialdispaoeh
from Malaga received here
for 314 survivors out of the $50 per-
sons who were on board the German
training frigate G~neisenau, which
foundered at the entrace to the port
of Malaga, Sunday, while she was TAX
ing refuge from the terrible storm
prevailing at the time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The twenty-fourth annual CONVEX
ton of the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION of Missouri was held at Mo-
berly. The association has done great
good in its meeting in Moberly. Many
were surprised at its thoroughly
evangelical spirit, and, while its meet
ings were business-like from start to
finish, the main point of doing good
to the greatest number was never lost
sight of.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Against the Order OF Chosen Friends.

New York, Dec. 1S.-The sheriff re-
ceived five attachments aggregating
$6,o94 against the supreme council OF
the order of Chosen Friends of Indian
apolis, Ind, in favor of five creditors.
Copies of the attachments were served
on officers of the Park national bank,
where the order is said to ave an
account.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Lirernnnl Grain Imnorfa.

Liverpool, Dec. 1S.-The imports of
wheat into Liverpool last week were:
From Atlantic ports 1850 quarters;
from Pacific ports none. From other
ports $4,000 quarters. The imports Of
corn from Atlantic ports last week
were 105, 900 quarters.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Dockery and Mckinley.

Governor-electD ockery called at the
White House, the other day, and had
a pleasant chat with President Nc
Kinley. Cordial relations have al
have always existed between the two.
and the governors short visit was
made very pleasant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Found Guilty of Murder.

George Henry Clay, a negro, a
found guilty of murder in the first
degree by a jury in the Davies coun-
ty circuit court. Clay is part Indian,
his grandmother having been a half
blooded Creek.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
A Novel Sight.

A novel sight was presented at Ne
vada the other day by the arrival OF
a flock of more than a thousand tur-
keys being driven overland 40 miles,
from Jerico Springs. They were con-
signed to q local packing house. Only
one turkey was lost in the trip, which
which required nearly four days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
DE WET WAS TWICE REFUSED.
The Third Time He Led in Person
and Broke the British Line.

Maseru, Dec. lott appears hat
DeVet's force was twice repulsed be-
lore it broke through the British lines
in the aeighborhood of Thaba
N'Chu. In the third attack DeWet
led in person. With a few determined
men he charged and broke the British
lines. the rest of the commando fol
lowing. He was forced, however, to
leave in the hands of the British a H.
FOUNDER and Is wagons with aInmuni-
ton and stores.
Commandment Haasbroek, with a
commando and two guns, tried to get
through Springkarts Mex, but was
driven back, losing 40 men.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Were Not Parted for Long.

Frank A. Hart, a barber at the
Planters hotel, ST. Louis, died at the
city hospital, as h result of a para
lytic stroke, sustained on the day of
his wife's funeral. His death occurred
lust one month after that of his wife.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Valuable Horses Burned.

The large livery barn of Houchins,
Suggett & Lockridge at Fulton was
destroyed by fire. Seven valuable
horses were burned to death. DR.. j. H.
Howard lost a team. Total loss, $751;
600; insurance, $4,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
WIN Become a Mother.

Rome. Dec. 1S.-The Messagero as
serts that the king of Italy, Victor
Emmanuel. has informed the premier.
Signor Saracco, that the queen viii
become a mother about six months
hence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Texas-Oklahoma Boundary.

Washington, Dec 1S.-A bill was
passed authorizing the secretary of
the interior to fix the boundary be-
tween Texas and Oklahoma, and to
inquire into the claims of the state
of Texas for moneys expended while
Greer county was a part of Texas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

A rich land owner at Termini, near
Palermo, Italy, has been kidnapped by
brigands on his own property. His
servants fed in dismay at the appear
ance of the band. Troops have been
sent in pursuit of the brigands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
A Methodist Revival.

The Methodists of Butler are hold
ing a great revival. Rev. Mr. Jones, OF
Carthage, is conducting h services.
Quite a large number of converts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Seeing Things at Night.

Cincinnati, Dec. 1S.-The duke of
Manchester was shown Cincinnati af-
ter midnight. Among the places visit
ed were a negro dance hall, where he
saw a cake walk, and a cheap lodging
house occupied by men who buy floor
space for five cents per night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Feud at EIdorndo.

Eldorado, Has, Dec. 1S.-Since the
mistrial and discharge of the jury in
the Jessie Morrison case public opin-
ion has divided almost to the extent
of a feud, the female factions being
exceptionally prominent and bitter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

Mr.. Degetau, the newly-elected COM
missioner from Porto Rico, made his
appearance at the capitol, in Wash
ington, on the 18th, for the first time,
and was cordially welcomed by sena-
tors and representatives.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

Edward Lloyd, the w~ell-known
tenor. gave a farewell concert in Lon
don on the 18th. Mr.. Llyod's voice
showed no diminution of power or
quality; but he is tired of public life,
and r~etires to engage in the raising
of fancy cattle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

Articles of Incorporation have been
ssued by Secretary of State Lesuer
to the aKnsas City & ST. Joseph Rail-
road Co., of Kansas City. The capital
stock of the company is S 1,5oo, 200. The
road is an electric line, and is char
tered to run between Kansas City and
ST. Joseph, and to intermediate
points.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Amounted Probate Judge.

Gov. Stephens has appointed W. FL.
Rush Judge of the probate court of
Webster county, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of E W. Barnes
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
More Free DeIfxerx.

Gait, Grundy county, has secured
free delivery; carrier, A. G. Wise;
route, "a miles; population, $50.
Huntsville, Randolph county; carrier,
Carl B. Raine; route, 1914 miles; pop
ulation. 562.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
looted and burned.

The post office at Dongola, a small
town near Lutesville, was looted and
burned. All of the post office fixtures
and supplies were burned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Earthauake shock.

Knoxville, Tenn, Dec. 1s.-A per-
ceptible seismic wave at this place at
$3.50 o'clock last night startled the
people of this city, but did no damage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
ROLAND Reed worse.

New York, Dec. 18.-Roland Reed,
who has been i'll for some time at st.
Luke's hospital, is worse. AT the
hospital 1T was said his condition has
become critical.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The late Robert Arlington. an &c
centric gentleman of Leeds, England.
who lived in a miserly manner in or
der to be able to devote his wealth to
foreign missions, has left the London
Missionary society over e250.0oO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
TO race i'm Europe Next sumner.

Boston, Dec. Is.-"Major" Taylor.
the colored bicyclist of Worcester
yesterday signed an agreement to race
in Europe during July and August OK
next year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
woman sufrage i'm Porto Rico,

San Juan, P. r., Dec. 18.-In the
house of delegates yesterday Mr.. Des-
cartes introduced a bill granting unre-
stricted suffrage to women on the
same terms as men.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

Wheat is growing SO rank in the Ar
kansas valley wheat belt. embracing
territory that produced over forty
million bushels last year, that the
farmers are advertising to take stock
free for the purpose of eating it
down. The indications at this time
for the crop are 25 per cent. more IA
vorable than they were at the same
time last wear.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

Tue president, on the 10th, rams
nitted to congress extended reports
on the agricultural resources of Por-
to Rico, with special reference to the
establishment there of an agricultural
experiment station.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The house committee to investigate
alleged hazing of Cadet Booz at West
Point expects to begin its inquiry at
West Point during the holidays.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Cbristian Church Dedicated.

The new Christian church at Kinks
vile has been dedicated. Elder j. II.
Garrison, of St. Louis, preached the
d~edicatory sermon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Smallpox at Kansas City.

There are more than forty cases of
smallpox in ST. Georges hospital, at
Kansas City. Only one death from the
disease has occurred.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

Another serious landslide has oc-
Cured in Helioland. Thirty houses
have been engulfed, and a considera
BILE part of the island has been sub
merged. 1t has been impossible to
send relief, and the losses have not
vet been determined.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

In presenting his report of the past
four years of his administration, Pres
ident Diaz says that MeXico's aim has
been to develop public veal, diffuse
edcuation, preserve peace, and, incl
dentally, to foster cordial relations
with the United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The close of the exposition, throw
ing thousands out of employment, has
created abnormal criminal conditions
in Paris. Crime is rampant at all
hours, especially in the suburbs. The
officials of the prefecture of police
calculate tina 1000 sufferers from the
exposition have joined the criminal
army.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The report that the remains OF l.
500 soldiers were brought home from
the Philippines by the transport Han
cock, is declared to be without foun-
dation. The vessel brought only IL
orpses, ten being those of persons
who died en- route, and n which was
transferred to the Hancock from the
hospital ship Relief at Nagasaki.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The pension appropriation bill was
completed, on the 18th, by the house
subcommittee on appropriations hav-
ing it in charge, after a hearing from
Commissioner of Pensions Evans. 1t
carries about S145,25O,OOO, of which
about STA, 0OO, 600 is for pensions and
the balance for ad~mistration.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The Washington auxiliary to b
National Red Cross association, on
the 18th, sent $1,000 to Mr.. John Seely,
chairman of the relief committee at
Galveston, Tex, to be used in provid-
ing shelter for the homeless. Anoth-
er thousand will be sent soon by the
auxiliary, which is receiving contrlbu-
lions from all parts of the United
States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The vote of New York, as announced
by the state board of canvassers. on
the 18th, shows the following totals:
For MISUNDERSTANDING republican,
s21 1892; Bryan, democrat, 679,3s6; Mall
loney, social labor, 1852; Woolley,
prohibition, 22,O43; Debs, social demo-
crat, 1860. McKinley's plurality, 49,
COG
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The Iowa state agricultural conven-
ton, at Des Moines, adopted resolu-
tions, on the 18th, favoring the crea-
ton of a national park at the head
waters of the Mississippi river, and
the concentration of the control of
government forest reservations under
the department of agriculture.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

The supreme court of Ohio, on the
18th, dismissed the proceedings
brought by former Attorney-General
Nonett, charging that the Standard
Oil Co. was in contempt of for
having failed to comply with an or
der, issued in 1892, directing a dissolu-
tior of the Standard Oil trust.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Heir to Fortune and Title.

Henry Hoffman, of st. Louis, il
said to be heir to part of a S2,o0o.-
900 estate in Bavaria, and to the title,
count.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Shot and KILLED.

Near Caruth, Dunklin county James
w. Crabetree shot and killed Thomas
J. Chandler. Both young farmers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
For the National Guard.

Brighten. Clark, national guard OF
Missouri, will ask legislature for larg-
er appropriation for the next two
vearS.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20

A young Indian near Grand Rapids,
Lake Winnibegoshish, Man., recently
shot a moose, almost entirely white,
and considered by the Indians to be
sacred. When the fact became known
in his tribe, there was great commo-
ton, and he was tried by a council OF
medicine men, and will have 70 I'M
dergo a series of punishments of a
must cruel character, which may
cause his death.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-12-20
Four Indictments.

At 1870 p m. Monday the grand
jury found Indictment against Police
men Ryan, Kennedy, Noondn anG
Lang charging them with accepting
brides. None were found against
Lawton, Kohrs and Kuehner.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
Act No. ~ $. b. No. By Mr.. Cage.
IOIlIT RESOLUTION.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana relative to
ratifying and carrying into effect a
special tax levied in the City OF New
Orleans for certain public improvements,
and to establish therein public systems
OF sewerage and water, the issuance of
bonds therefor and the providing ways
and means to pay the principal and in
tereSt of said bonds.
Section l.. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, Two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring: That the following
be submitted to the electors of the State at
the next general election for representatives
In the legislature, to be holden on the Tues
day next following the third Monday in
April A. ID. 1900, to-wit:
Article l.. 'srhe special tax for public i'm
provements, voted by the property taxpayers
of the City of New Orleans on June 6, 1899,
and levied by the City Council, by Orslin-
ance No. 1891 approved June 2e, 1899. is
be questioned. The s ecial act adopted by
the Legislature at the Special Session held
on August s, 1899, constituting the Sewer
age and Water Board of the City Of New
Orleans, authorizing the CITY of New Or
leans to issue bonds. an: providing the
means to pay the principal and interest
thereof, and for other purposes c"gnate to
the purposes of the special tax aforesaid, is
hereby ratified and approved, specially in
Guiding the therein reserved Legislative righ,
to ament the same: and all provisions of
the present Constitution in conflict with the
provisi'' % said act, and with this amend
mcnt. are to that extent and for that pur-
pose only reoealcd.''
Section Be it further resolved, etc :,
Tina, on the offica! hallots,to be used at
said election, shall he placed the words.
'sFor the City of New Orleans Public I'm
provemert Amen'Inent;' and the words,
'sAganst the City of New Orleans Public
Improvement Amendment and each elect
Or shall indicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the State which o; the pro-
position, s.for'' or s.aganst'' he votes for.
S. P. HENRY,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
r. II. SNYDER,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved August IS, 1899.
MURPHY !. FOSTER,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
Feb. glow.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1900-04-21
Real Estate
To- iay Is Your Chance. TO-mOrrOW
Nav be too Late.

Give me a chance to show you, free of
charge, some of the best improved, high |
CORN plantations and farms in this State, /
near re6neres and railroads. Cheap and |
easy terms. Also improved and unim- |
proved property in the four additions to this |
rapidly improving and hourishine town, as
have sugar, cotton and corn planta-
sions to sell, also lots and improved prop
erty in town. Cheap and easy terms.
High. rich, light and rolling land, I9. ~
feet higher than Bayou Teche, La.
Bargains in secondhand boilers, engines,
sugar and syrup mills.
All property listed and advertised free of
charge.
Recently Listed.
Three lots Jackson street, Mouton's
addition.
Two lots on Main street, Mouton's addi-
ton.
One corner lot on Lincoln avenue, Nc
Six lots in Mouton's addition, Grant
avenue, with residence, barn, garden and
other improvements. Two of the lots are
One hundred and forty arpents of wood
land on Bayou Queue Tortue.
A large and complete residence on
acres of land in the corporation. 1t is a
most desirable locality for home and bust
| ness place.
| One of the best improved farms in South
western Louisiana of 1925 acres, having a
railroad switch on the place; 1900 acres cul-
tivable, $50 now in cultivation, 100 wood
land, 1870 pasturage, 1875 virgin cypress
swamp, all in body; very good for sugar
cane, cotton, corn and rice, at only SITS
per acre, half cash, balance in four years;
| all very rich land.
A most desirable and improved farm of
26 arpents, high, rich land, miles from,
| town.
A farm of las arpents, miles from town,
improved and very desirable.
A double geared cane mill.
| A most desirable business or residence
corner, we'll improved.
Many lots in Mouton's addition.
have the bargains. If you doubt it,
can prove it.
The Lafayette Rice Mill complete on a lot
| Iooxze5, all in first class order; capacity, 90
bbls rough average per day, the boiler is
feet order. 1t will be sold at figures to pay
| itself in season. Same receiving and
shipping rates any mill between Lafaye II
and Westlake.
Two lots in Mills addition, each Ioox I4o
one we'll situated for business and the other
| for residence, near oil mill and compress.
One hundred arpents, improved. near
| Mouriceville.
Three lots, McComb addition
| A residence on lots, Mouton's addition.
len arpentS near town.
One hotel.
| y Debold Safe 2x3.
\ sewing machine.
Two Eagle cotton gins, 70 and SO saws
SELF feeders and condenseis.
a very good home in residence part OF
town, flower garden, nut trees, etc.
Call for what you wish to buy.
Gail for What you need Oh
AMBEOIsE MOUTON,
Lafayette. La.