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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Az order-in-council was passed by
the Dominion government, on the eth.
renewing the modus vivendi for an
other year with the United States in
regard to the permission for vessels of
this country entering any port on the
Atlantic coast for purchasing bait and
supplies and other purposes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Col. Long, quartermaster at San
Francisco, notified the war depart
ment, on the 4th, that the animal
transports Victoria and Flintshire, on
their way to the Philippines with
horses and mules, had arrived safely
at Honolulu without the loss of sim
gle animal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
viii Leave Halifax January IS and
2-Othera VIII be Forthcoming

Halifax, N. S., Jan. Sit has been
decided that two transports for the
conveyance of the second Canadian
military contingent to South Africa
will leave Halifax on January IS next
and one on the 25th inst. A Canadian
government steamer with cabinent
ministers and others on board, will ac-
company the ships outside the harbor.
The mobilization at Halifax of 5000
more militia Immediately afterward to
do garrison duty is stated to be under
consideration.
A Sad Reelection ON the Suffolk Regi-
nlent in French's Command.
London, Jan. 9.-Telegrams from
Rensburg say seven officers and 80 men
of the Suffolks were killed, and that
about so were captured. Gen. French's
announcement that the Essex regi-
ment has been sent to replace the Suf-
folks is morre bitter to the latter's
friends than the list of casualties, as
the only inference deducible from this
fact is that the Suffolks disgraced
themselves and their flag by boiling
and leaving few more of their COM
Iades to fill the Pretoria iails.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
voluntary Increase of warc.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Jan. 9.-The weay.
ers OF the Wilkesbarre lace mills have
had their wages increased IL per cent
About $50 hands are affected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
Was Strongly Recommended.

Gov. Stephens has committed to
three years the sentence of d. S. Wal
lace, sent to the penitentiary from
Newton county, in 1897 for Is years
for murder in the second degree, with
out benefit of the three-fourths law.
The Communication was strongly recon-
mended by citizens of Newton county,
who represented to the governor that
Wallace killed man in self-defense,
and, being too poor to employ counsel
for defense, entered a plea of guilty
to murder in the second degree.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

a correspondent recently stated that
Miss Clara Barton resides in George
town, d. c." This is a misstatement,
and is troublesome to the post office
and confusing to correspondents. Miss
Barton never resided in Georgetown,
and her address is always Washington,
ID. c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

The French senate, sitting as high
court, on the 4th, sentenced NJ. Guerin
to ten years confinement in a fortress,
and MN. Buffet and Deroulede and the
marquis de Lui-Saluces to ten years
Punishment. The convicted men are
also to pay the costs of the prosecu-
ton
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Touro Robertson, vice-president of
the American Bank Note Co., died sud-
denly of heart disease at his residence
in New York city on the 5th. The de-
ceased was one of the best-known
printing authorities in the country and
a pioneer in the bank note business.
He invented the first steel plate print
ing press ever used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

With the arrival at Manila of the
transport Grant with the Forty-eighth
regiment (coIored) Gen. Otis will have
command of an effective force of
about $4,000 men, of which $1,000 are
regulars and the rest the new volun-
teer regiments
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Gen. Butler is about ready for an
other attack on the Boer lines at
Tugela river. Scouting parties are
daily sent towards the Boer lines in
order to develop the enemy's position.
The Colenso trenches are kept under n
constant shell fire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

On the 5th Gen. Otis reported to the
war department the complete success
of the military operations in north
west Luzon, and the rescue of all the
American prisoners which the insur-
gents took with them in their flight.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

The French high court (senate), rem
dering its verdict, on the I'd, in the
conspiracy cases not previously dis
posed of, decided, by a vote of 136 to
81. that NJ. Deroulede was guilty, and
by a vote of 200 to decided on extern
uating circumstances
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
Created a Social Sensation.

AT meeting of the social ethics de-
partment of the Anthaneum, the Gen.
trail Wonten's club of Kansas City, sew
eral speakers declared that the inn
morality among the girl students of
the high schools and the higher grades
of the ward schools was alarming, and
demanded immediate action on the
part of the parents and the school
board. At a meeting of the school
board the matter was discussed at
length and a resolution adopted de-
nouncing the charge of the Athaneun
members as groundless and gross in-
Justice to the students of the school.
1t is probable that a meeting of the
parents of the students will be held in
the near future to discuss the matter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
Missouri Wheat.

Says the government report on wheat
for Missonri: The weather during De-
cember was exceptionally favorab BILE for
winter wheat. Slight damage by alter
nate freezing and thawing is reported
in few southern counties, but in gem
eral the crop was protected by snow
during the coolest weather and is re-
ported excellent.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

The following dispatch from Cavite
Luzon, was received by the navy de-
partment, on the 5th, from Admiral
Watson: "On December 81, Wentz-
baugh, commanding the Albay "a lit
tie gunboat), hoisted the flag on ST.
butu island. The chief dato provided
and raised the pole. Natives and North
Borneo authorities are pleased"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
For an Educated Hog.

A. B. Bowring, of Missouri City, has
filed suit at Warrensburg for $500
damages against the Wabash Railroad
Co. for the loss of hog. Mr.. Bowring
owned an educated hog, weighing 1900
pounds, for which he paid SIS. He ex-
hibited the arrival at county fairs, and
alleges it netted him $75 per day.
While en- route on the Wabash rail
road, Mr.. Bowring alleges, the porker
received a severe humping, from the
effects of which it died. The defendant
will attempt to prove by expert testi-
mony at the trial that heart disease
was the cause of the porker's demise.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
|b)ERS WERE REP(LS[l!.
Gen. White Succeeds in Repulsine
the Beers Desperate Attack
on Ladysmith.
THE VARYlRG FORTUNES OF THE BATTLE.
The Burghers Finally Put to Flight,
by u Gallant Charge of the Dew
Ons. mt the Point of the Bayonet-
Repulsed Everywhere with Very
Heavy Loss.

London, Jan. ct was not until the
afternoon that there was an official
confirmation forthcoming of Frere
camp rumors of Gen. Whites success
at Ladysmith. But at $40 p. m. the
war office relieved the extreme tension
OF the waiting crowds by posting the
following dispatch from the front:
''Frere Camp, Natal, Jan. s.-The fol-
lowing is from White, dated 2 p. m,
Sunday:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Brig.-Gen. Davis, military governor
a. Puerto Rico, arrived in Washington,
on the 5th, in response to the sum-
mons of the president, who desired to
consult him regarding conditions and
proposed legislation for the island.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
Conan Dovle. the well-known wrtte-.

Conan Doyle, the well-known writer,
is going to Africa. He will serve with
the Langman field hospital. Doyle, lie
fore becoming an author, was a we'll
known physician and surgeon. When
he volunteered his services were eager
ly accepted.
Since January 1 the Dewey arch
committee in New York has received
pledges and cash amounting to more
than $4,000, including $1,000 from
John ID. Rockefeller and $1,000 from \
prominent banker. The total thus far
pledged or paid is about 100000.
Robert T. Lincoln and Norman B.
Ream, executors of the estate of
George NJ. Pullman. We're, on the 5th,
as compensation for their
services the sum of $425.000. The Or
der was entered by Judge Batten, in
the probate court at Chicago.
Mrs. Johanna Reese, a pioneer citi-
zen of Joe Daviess county, ILL.,, died, on
the 9Th, at the remarkable age of 103
years. She was resident of Galena
for SIS years, going there when the city
was only a mining camp. She was
hale and hearty all her life until two
months ago, when began the illness
which caused her death.
Replying to a question by Repre-
sentative Mcpherson. of the investi-
eating committee, on the 5th, Brigham
Fl. Roberts declared that polygamy
was mandatory, according TO the view
of leading Mormon authorities"
Owing to the withdrawal of the
liners for use as trans
ports for the British army, and The
non-arrival of American
meat, the butchers of London have the
utmost difficulty in procuring sup
plies, and arr advancing prices two
renee and three pence per pound.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

The senate committee on Cuba held
its first meeting on the 4th. No action
was taken, but there was general dis
cussion of the attitude of the United
States toward the island. The pre-
vailing opinion seemed to be favorable
to the Teller amendment promising in
dependence to the Cubans as soon as
pacific conditions should be restored
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

The steamship Tauric, of the White
Star line, which arrived at New York.
on the Sd, brought over $50 sacks OF
mail. Owing to the withdrawal of so
many of the liners, for transports, by
the British government, the postal au-
thorities are hard pressed for fast
boats to carry the mail. The Taurio.
which Is freight ship, was II days in
crossing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

The stockholders of the National
City bank of New York met, on the
I'd, and ratified the proposition of the
directors to increase the capital stock
from $1,000. 600 to $1o.o0o,0oo. After
the meeting a statement was given out
In which it was announced that of the
10000 shares e,2s7 were represented.
none voting against the proposition
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
Gen. Whites Report.

AN attack was commenced on nv
position, but was chiefly against Gaze
sar's camp and WACO hill. The enemy
was in great strength, and has pushed
the attack with the greatest courage
and energy. Some of the intrench-
ments on Wagon hill were three times
taken by the enemy, and again taken
by US. The attack continued until 1850
p. IN. One point in our position was
occupied by the enemy the whole day.
But at dusk, in a very heavy rain
storm, they were turned out of this
position at the point of the bayonet,
in most gallant manner, by the Dew
ons, led by Col. Park.
Rendered Valuable Service.
Col. Ian Hamilton commanded on
Wagon hill, land rendered valuable serv-
ice. The troops have had very try
ing time, and have behaved excellent
". They are elated at the service they
have rendered the queen.
RspuIsed With Heavy Loss.
The enemy were repulsed every
where with heavy loss, greatly exceed
ing that on my side, which will be re-
ported as soon as the lists are COM
pleted.'"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
Rendered Valuable Service.
LADYSMITH Is sac.
At Last Accounts the Garrison Was Still
Holding Out.

London, Jan. 9, 3:45 a. m.-Gen.
White still holds out, or did so 60
hours ago when the Beers, ousted from
their foothold inside the works, sus-
pended their assault at nightfall. Eng
land has taken heart.
The situation, however, is worse. The
beIeagured force must have expended
large amounts of ammunition, which
can not be replenished.
Eloquent suggestions of Peril.
Gen. White still needs relief and
the difficulties confronting Gen. Butler
are as great as before.
The formers unadorned sentences,
as read and reread, suggest eloquently
the peril in which the town was for
IL hours, and how barely able his s.
900 men were to keep from being over
come.
Must be Short of Ammunition.
The chief concern for Gen. White is
in respect of ammunition. SiXty-eight
days ago, at the beginning of the seige,
his small arm ammunition was vague
~ described as plenty" His artillery
Their had 300 rounds per gun. Some OF
the batteries have been in action fire.
quently since then, and all were prob
ably engaged last Saturday. His stock
of shells, consequently, must be low,
and this will make it difficult for Gen.
White to cooperate in a movement by
Gen. Butler, the intrenchments at
Ladysmith, as described in a message
that left day or two before the fight,
and has just come through, are forti-
fed well, covered with rife pits and
trenches, down which the infantry
move in single file to the various posts
ia absolute safety. Full rations are
still served, but no whisky or tobacco.
Buffers Forces Widely Separated.
Mr.. Spencer Wilkerson, in the Post,
points out that there is one division
only at Chieveley, another at Frere and
a third at Estcourt. As Chleveley is
seven miles from Colenso, the second
division would have had to march IL
miles to get into action, and the third
division % miles. Gen. Buffers 10000
men and 20 guns were, therefore, al
most inactive on Saturday, and when
Gen, White photographed Gen. Butler
effective demonstration.
More Men and Guns.
England is preparing ornaments,
and % transports will be on the way to
South Africa during the present
month. According to the programme
$4,000 additional troops and ~ guns
will soon be af1oal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
She Was Jealous.

Mrs. Ida Clark, 2414 North Sarah
street, St. Louis, was jealous of ne:
husband and hanged herself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Public Buildings for Missouri.
Congressman Cooney has introduced
bill for public building at Column
biu, to cost $4,000.
Congressman Benton has introduced
bills providing for the erection OF pub
lie buildings at Carthage and Nevada,
to cost 100000 each.
Children and Mother Badly Burned.
A daughter OF d. c. Blackburn, 1411
Olive street, St. Joseph. was rocking
an infant brother before a CRATE fire.
when the clothing of both caught fire
and the babes limbs were burned al
.oost to a crisp. 1t will die. Mrs.
Blackburn. the mother, was also Sc
verely burned.
He Was Jealous.
J. L. Moore, farmer of Montgomery
township. Wright county, aged IS. COM
mitted Snicide, after attempting to
murder his young wife; jealousy.
Missouri Against Chicago.
Missouri. through Att'y-Gen. Crow,
will apply for an injunction to restrain
the pollution of the Mississippi river
by Chicago drainage canal.
They are Old and Poor.
William Raeser, 20 years old, deaf,
dumb and blind. and his wife, aged 65,
were reported in destitute circum-
stances in ST. Louis.
At the Bartenders' Ball.
The annual ball of the st. Louis
Bartenders' association ended in pan
ic caused by shooting. The wrong
man got the bullet.
Another Coal Oil Victim.
Mrs. Minnie Kelley was fatally
burned at her home, No. 921 Market
street, ST. Louis, through pouring coal
oil upon fire.
She Was Jealous.
Mrs. Ida Clark, 2414 North Sarah
street, St. Louis, was jealous of ne:
husband and hanged herself.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11
More Men and Guns.

England is preparing ornaments,
and % transports will be on the way to
South Africa during the present
month. According to the programme
$4,000 additional troops and ~ guns
will soon be afloat
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-01-11

Mrs. Minnie Kelley was fatally
burned at her home, No. 921 Market
street, St. Louis, through pouring coal
oil upon fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29
Robert. stu Advancing.

Lord Roberts rapid advance from the
Vaal into close reach of Johannesburg
shows that the burghers have abandoned
their plan of making a determined stand at
the river. The question uppermost in the
English mind now is whether there will be
opposition at Johannesburg. coupled with
the destruction of the mines. A recent dis
patch stated that the Boer plan was be-
Eeved to be to tempt Roberts to assan Jo-
hannesburg. which would give an excuse
for the destruction of the mining property
while the English bombardment would add
to the spoliation of the city, where the val
ues are mainly those of Englishmen. A
later dispatch states that it is believed in
London that Roberts will swing around Jo-
hannesburg if he finds that the Beers are
holding their positions there. and then strike
direct for Pretoria, leaving the Beers at
Johannesburg to be dealt with by one or
two of the fanking armies accompanying
his advance. The British line still retains
the form of great w. with the wings
at Newcastle and Mafeking. the central apex
Just south Of Johannesburg and the lower
points, respectively. at Christiana, approxi-
mately at the junction of the boundaries of
the Free State the Transvaa and Cape
Colony on the west, and at F1cksburg on
the eastern boundary between the Free
State and Basutoland. The Boer forces in
these triansles are small and are being
gradually forced back, so that they are not
in position to menace Roberts lines Of COM
munication. A Cape Town dispatch an
nouncing that Roberts has proclaimed the
annexation Of the Free State Is regarded as
further evidence of the future British policy
toward the republics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

The passage of the District code bill by
:he House last night marks the consumma-
ton in part Of one of the most important
measures Of a local nature considered at
This session. A short time ago it was feared
that complications which arose largely. it
would seem. from q misunderstanding of
the nature Of the code bill. might block its
passage entirely. The difficulties however,
have been smoothed away. and although it
was amended somewhat from it's original
form. the code was passed by the House in
such short order as to give rise to strong
hope that it will go through the Senate be-
fore adjournment. 1t is of course desirable
that the code should become law as nearly
as possible in the form in which 1t was SUBJ
United TO Congress. But it seems inevitable
that some changes must be made to meet
many views, and that the code as passed
should show the signs of other workman
ship than that which first fashioned It, The
great achievement of a code enactment,
however, Is the first consideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

A serenade, rendered by political organ
ization of colored citizens. last night gave
Commissioner Macfarland opportunity to
express in a vigorous and unequivocaI man
ner his views upon the character of public
service. His speech. which was possibly
somewhat of surprise to. the serenaders
may be accepted by the people as plat
form of principles, which shows that the
new Commissioner is a s:aunch believer In
the merit system, that he places public
spirit above partisanship, and that he holds
the public service as duty to be performed
by the citizen rather than as a reward for
political activity. This Is a most satisfac-
tory platform. 1t insures, as far as Com
missioner Macfarland Is concerned, busi-
nesslike administration of the local govern
ment. In the light Of this declaration 1t
would be an appropriate feature of this
Commissioners term of service If he could
persuade Congress to enact a law extending
the civil service system formally to the
District government, thus completing and
making permanent the excellent work of
past Commissioners, who have devised a
civil service system Of their own in the abb
sence of such a law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-29

idlers who dawdled over the public business
a few hours day, and gave themselves up
principally to pleasure and entertaining.
Put us in" said Mr. Simpson on one occa-
sion. referring to the populists. land we'll
blow the horn at Z O'Clock. and make every
man Jack fall in for a full days work.
Mr. Simpson and Mr. PETER got in. They
We're busy enough, too. while in office. al
though they did not succeed in having the
hours of Congress changed. Probably they
discovered that they had been mistaken on
that point. At any rate, they fell In with
the prevailing customs, and, except that
they talked populism, might easily have
passed for pair of lesurely democrats or
republicans. Both now are out, and they
left not single reform behind.
But the meat in Mr.. Cookers remarks re-
l2tes not much to Mr.. Bryan'S industry
as to the objects that will inspire 1t. Those
eighteen hours a day are to be devoted to
carrying out lin spirit and in letter every
plank in the democratic platform That is
to say, with the Chicago platform reaf-
frmed and a few kindred touches added at
Kansas City. Mr.. Bryan. if elected Presi-
dent. will work far into the night forward
ing the policy of free silver, Of a reorgani-
cation of the Supreme Court, of levying
an income tax in times of peace. Of the pub
lie ownership of public utilities. and so
forth. Will that recommendation secure
him any votes in New York. or, for that
matter in any state east of the Mississippi
river? Does Mr. Croker think that 1t will?
Or was he merely talking gammon-merely
jollying the public on a live and interesting
topic? If the latter supposition is correct
the appropriateness of his talking through
W. T. Stead. the London all-round sensa-
ticnalist, becomes apparent.