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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
WEBSTER DAVIS RESIGNS.
The ErstShiIe Assistant Secretary OF
the Interior VIII Champion
the Beers Cause.

Washington, April 3--Webster Davis,
assistant secretary of the interior, ms
rendered his resignation. He will go
on the lecture platform in the inter
est of the Beers
In an authorized statement given
out, Mr.. Davis says that as result of
his visit to the Transvaal he feels i'm
PEELED to tender his resignation as as
sistant secretary of the interior. He
will at an early date deliver a lecture
in this city in the interests of the
South African republics.
Mr.. Davis feels that this is the best
way to arouse the enthusiasm of the
American people in behalf of those re-
publics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
SUSPECTED OF BEING A SPY.
The Manner I'm Which Five Chinese
Tried to Encompass the Death
of Fellow Chink.

San Rafael, CAL, April because
he was suspected of being spy of
rival company, Choy Fook, Chinese
fisherman at Point San Pedro, was
tied by five members of the various
companies 70 a beacon stake on bar
rem rock in Richardson's bay, and
there left for two days without food
or water. When discovered he was al
most in dying condition
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
The Months Vintage.

Washington, April 3,-The monthly
statement of the director of the mint
shows the total coinage at the minis
of the United States during March to
have been S17.o75,68a, as follows: Gold,
$12, 6,24O; silver, $4,3A1 1875, and miner
coins S13S,o12.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
the Ordinances.

The supreme SQUIRT. Division No. 1,
has rendered an opinion relating 10 the
right of cities Of the third class to
pass ordinances establishing public
city scales, and requiring coal dealers
to weigh their coal on them. The court,
in an opinion by Judge Brace, sGs-
tanned the ordinance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

British troops on the Island of Ja-
maica, consisting of the Leinster aud
West India regiments and the local
militia, were marched to the hills for
maneuvers, on the 27th, supplied with
ball cartridges. The order caused th@
usual sensational reports connected
with all such exercises.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
Voted for Removal.

The ST. Louis NJ. E. conference at
Kansas City voted to remove the
branch book concern and Central Adj
vocate from ST. Louis to Kansas City.
final action will be taken by the gen.
Cral conference at Chicago in May.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The death of Gen. Joubert, coIn-
acknowledgement of the South African
republican forces, of peritonitis, was
reported on the 2Sth. His loss will be
irreparable to the Beers. His proba-
BILE successor will be Gen. Louis Botha,
now commanding in Natal. The entire
London press of the Goth united in
eulogies of 1.-THE noblest of the oBers. -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The question of extending the pneu-
matte tube service to a number of post
offices throughout the country was
house committee on post offices on the
2Sth. and agreement was reached to in
sert S725,0OO in the post office appro-
priation bill for the development and
extension OF this service.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
ReIong to the. County.

Judge Marshall filed an opinion in
Division No. 1 of the state supreme
court a few days ago, which holds
that lands formed by the change ofthe
beds of rivers and lakes in this state
belong 20 the persons who buy them
from the counties which sell them un-
Ger the law of 1895
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
For Exchange for Two-Per-cents.

Washington, April 3.-'The amount
of bonds so far deposited in the treas
7lry fer exchange for new two-per-
cents is $2o1, 675, 600, of which S22, 797.-
900 were deposited by individuals and
institutions other than na tional banks
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Official announcement has been
made of the betrothal of his imperial
highness, the crown prince of Japan.
to Princess Sakado. The wedding
probably will take place during May.
The future empress belongs to the an
cient and historically famous Fujiwara
family, and was educated on modern
lines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
MILLIONS for Education.

Chicago, April president Harper
OF Chicago university, at the eleventh
hour. succeeded in getting the re-
mainder of the $2,0oo,O0o necessary to
secure a like amount from John d.
Rockefeller, according to the terms of
an offer made by the latter five years
ago,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Representative Carter, of Kansas,
has introduced a bill to establish 4
bureau of criminal information in cUn-
nection with the department of Jus
tice. 1t provides for the collection of
records, photographs, measurements,
ETC., of criminals convicted in federal,
military or naval courts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Rev. J. E. Abbott, of the American
board of foreign missions, has received
the following cable from the Marathi
mission, laboring in India: MANY
thousands of children in the whole
famine area are orphaned and desert
ed. The Marathi mission is prepared
to care for 1000 children if their sup
part can be guaranteed"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The Columbia theater, one of the
Oldest and most popular playhouses in
Chicago, was destroyed by fire, on the
SGth, entailing total loss of $4,000.
Many firms occupying portions of the
building were among the sufferers.
Three worenwere overcome by smoke
and several firemen and police officers
were injured. The famous Iroquois
club had its home in the sixth story
vi the building, which was erected by
J. H. Haverly soon after the great fire
in 1871.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
Pettis County Fruit Growers.

The Pettis County Fruit Growers
association was organized at Sedalia,
with Charles Green as president, and
Van B. Wis<er secretary. The object
of the association is to advance the
interests of fruit growers in general,
and especially those who devote only a
few acres to the industry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Supt. Ed. T. Orear paid into the
state treasury $S,2O5 as fees collected
during March. The fees of the depart
ment paid into the state treasury dur
ing January, February and March
amount to S33, 1O6.4O.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Eulogies on the late r. P. Bland win
be delivered in the house of represent
atives on April z. The selection Of
speakers will be left to the Judgment
OF Congressman De Almond. Mrs.
Bland has written to friend in WASH
ington denying that she had expressed
any preference of orators to pay trib-
ute to her husband.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The Berlin Lokal Anzieger has dis,
that the czarina is responsible for the
delay in the Russian answer to the
kruger-Steyn Intervention appeal. She
has been striving to prevent a pro-
Boer reply, such as Count Muravietf,
the Russian foreign minister, had pre-
pared.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Senator Hoar, on the Goth, reported
from the Judiciary committee the bill
fixing the annual salaries of the chief
justice of the supreme court at $751;
500 and associate justices at $4,000,
circuit judges at $4,000 and district
Judges at $1,000. The bill also provides
that after the passage of the act no
payment shall be made to any of the
Judges for expenses.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

In the executive session of the sen
ate, on the 3Oth, the protocol to the
peace treaty agreed upon between The
representatives of the United States
and Spain was received. The protocol
eNterds for a year the time within
which residents of the Philippines can
decide as to allegiance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The president, on the 27th, sent tn
the senate additional documents con
corning the Philippine insurgents, con-
sisting of papers captured by Ameri-
can troops; information concerning
the Philippine committee in Hong
Kong; relating to the treatment OF
prisoners, etc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Oh. Francis Sinclair Barbaris, for %
years the curator of the Corcoran art
gallery in Washington, died at his
home in Georgetown, Md, on the goth.
He was born in Newport, r. l., 81
years ago, and was well known in art
circles throughout the country.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Senator Foraker has introduced
bill increasing to the extent of 25 per
cent. the salaries of all male employees
of the government printing office
where the salaries are now less than
four dollars per day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Joseph W. Merriam, United States
consul at Iquique, Chile, died at that
post on the 2Sth. Mr.. Merriam was
born in New York, and was appointed
nom Massachusetts, to be consul at
Iquique in November, 1885.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
Horton Boxing Law Repealed.

Albany, n. Y, April 3.-Gov. Roose-
welt, yesterday, signed the bill repeal
Ing the Horton boxing law. 1t goes
into effect September 1 next.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Tie house committee on commerce,
on the soth, agreed to report the sem
ate bill for China-Japan commercial
commission. to investigate the COM
1uerc;al opportunities of the orient,
with an amendment striking out the
provision, proposed by Senator Hoar,
stating that no senator or representa-
tive shall be named on any commits
sion appointed by the president.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The statement of the treasury bal
ances in the general fund, on the 3Oth.
exclusive of the S15O,OOO,OOO gold re-
serve in the division of redemption,
showed: Available cash balance,
$1G4, 730, PIG; gold, S19S, O53,s65.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

Wisconsin Philetus Sawyer died. on
the Goth, at the residence of his son, L.
+. Sawyer, in Oshkosh. He had long
been ir ill-health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

A dispatch from Winnipeg, Man.. OIL
the 2sth, said: There are, to-day, 81
Immigrant trains en- route on the
Canadian Pacific to this point, loaded
with settlers and their effects
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

The amount of bonds offered for e.<-
change for the new two-per-cents up
to the close of business, on the 29th,
was S176,675 500, of which S1S,S74, $50
came from individuals and institutions
other than national banks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
Recent Deaths.

Mrs. Hannah L. Bates, one OF the
oldest women in ST. Louis county, at
the residence of her son, Rev. W. E.
Bstes. of Kirkwood, aged 81. She was
a prominent figure in w. C. T. q. cir
cJee, and was for some time president
OF the Kirkwood union of that organi-
cation. She leaves two sons, Rev. w.
E. Bates, pastor of Kirkwood Baptist
church, and Rev. w. H. Bates, pastor
of Webster Groves Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Bates herself was a
member of the Methodist church
Mrs. Alvina Elliston, mother of May
OF James L. Elliston of Clinton, aged
81.
A. F. Hawkins, aged so, a pioneer Of
Lewis county.
Uncle Johnny Bales, rs years old,
who had lived in the vicinity of Rich
land half a century.
Frank L. Jones, ex-sheriff of Laclede
county, at his home, two miles east of
Lebanon.
Joel r. Clark, ex-circuit clerk of
Miller county, at Eldon.
ID. c. Hulse, of Center, of pneumonia.
He was 70 years old, and one of the
oldest settlers of Rails county.
Mrs. Clay McMahan, aged 81, of
near Napton, Saline county, suddenly.
of heart failure
Mrs. Mary J.Sloan, aged 81, at Iron
dale, suddenly.
Mrs. Jeremiah Fruin, wife of a we'll
known st. Louis contractor and poll
tician, of blood poisoning. She pared
a corn too close.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
A Second DisDatch.

London, April 3, 1855 p. m.-The war
Office has received another dispatch
from Lord Roberts, dated at BIoem-
fonrein, Sunday, April 1. Sis p. H..
in which, after referring to his pre-.
vicus telegram, he gives a partial list
of the missing British officers. o.
60 battery, four officers were wound
ed, two of whom are missing. One
gunner was killed and 40 non-com-
mrssioned officers and men are wound
ed Or missing.
Lord Roberts then continues:
in u battery all are missing ex-
ccpt Maj. Taylor and sergeant-ma-
jor The two cavalry regiments did
not suffer so much
"A report has just come in that the
enemy has retired towards Ladybrand,
leaving II wounded officers and some
20 men at the waterworks
Eve are now sending an ambulance
foc them"
1t will be noticed that in the fore
going advices, Lord Roberts says moth.
ing in regard to the British guns be-
ing recaptured.
Unconflrmed Rumor that the Guns
Have Been Retaken.
London, April 3.-The rumors of tho.
recapture by the British of the seven
guns taken from Col. Broadwood's
force, based ON dispatch to the
Chronicle from Bloemfontein, which
it is said in all probability is correct.
a Painful Surprise.
The public is painfully surprised to
learn, after all that has come ard
gone, that British officers of high pr
sition can still neglect precautions
which the veriest tyro might be ex-
pecred to observe, and blunder intr
traps which the observance of the elc-
mcntary military rules would have
revealed. There is no attempt here to
minimize the Observation-Disclosures of the
whole affair, so far as the British are
concerned, or detract from the deS.
terity of the Beers, who We're appar-
emily commanded by Gen. De Wit.
The tactics of the burghers were evi.
IDENTIFY excellently conceived and bold.
ly carried out, and unless the rein
forccments sent by Lord Roberts have
turned the tide and recaptured the
prisoners, a couple of hundred men
from two crack corps of the household
cavalry and the Tenth hussars, are now
on their way to Pretoria.
President Kruger is said to have
promised to reoccupy Bloemfontein
this week, and the stubborn burghers
seem to be closing around the place
in such a force as promised to bs
troublesome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

After being in a deadlock all day,
the ST. Louis conference of the Meth
odlst Episcopal church, at Kansas
City, selected the following ministerial
delegates to the general conference to
be held in Chicago next May: Rev. D.
w. Grow, presiding elder of the Farm
ington district; Rev. C. V. Criss, pre-
siding elder of the Springfield dis
trict, and Rev. Jesse Bowman Young,
of ST. Louis. Rev. E. ]. Hunt, prestd-
ing elder of the Carthage district, and
Rev. Frank Lening, presiding elder of
the Sedalia district, were elected as
alternates.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
Her Mothers Body.

When Mrs. Mary Biefeld, of SIS
Madison street, st. Louis, arrived a:
a medical college the other morning,
she found the students prepared 90
dissect the body of her mother. Mrs.
Ellen Winter. Mrs. Biefeld did not
know her mother had died until a
friend showed her a record of the
burial permits in a newspaper. She at
once began search for the body.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05

James Johnson, negro, A years
old, spent a part of night hanging
head downward over the precipitous
cliff of stone quarry, $50 feet high,
at the foot of Usage street, St. Louis,
with only Il strand of barb wire that
had caught about his heel as he stum-
bled over, holding him from death on
the rocks. He was rescued more dead
than alive by the fire department.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
Salt River Preshytery
Four Cases in One Family.
Drowned in a Pond.

Thomas Bates, a prosperous young
farmer near Waynesville, Pulash
county. was drowned in pond
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
1t Made Her Wad.

1t Made Her "ad.
A st. Louis man was arrested on
complaint of a girl, who alleges that
he borrowed 1925 under promise of
marriage and then married another.
Everybody Look Out!
The board of police commissioners
of ST. Louis has made arrangements to
have all members of the department
drilled in the use of revolvers.
Died at Prayer.
George T. Epstein, an aged recluse,
who lived in an old shanty-boat on
the river bank at ST. Louis, was found
dead, kneeling beside his bed.
Salt River Preshytcry.
The sessions of the Salt River pres
bytery, at Bowling Green, were large
ly attended. In the presbytery are SO
churches and IS ministers.
Four Cases in One Family.
There are four cases of smallpox
a the home of William Snodgress,
few miles southwest of Pickering,
Nodaway county.
Crushed His Opponents Skull.
E r. Smith, aged %, broke two bill
lard cues over the head of Henry Wat
son, fatally crushing his skull, at Au-
FORA.
Drowned i'm a Pond.
Thomas Bates, a prosperous young
farmer near Waynesville, Pulaski
county, was drowned in pond
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-04-05
UncOnflrned Rumor that the Gun,
Have Been Retaken.

London, April 3.-The rumors of the
recapture by the British of the seven
guns taken from Col. Broadwood's
force, based ON a dispatch to the
Chronicle from Bloemfontein, which
it is said in all probability is correct.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-06-20

No one would ever be bothered with consti-
patton if everyone knew how naturally and
Quickly Burdock Blood Bitters regulates the
stomach and bowels.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-06-20
MAIZE RNll-l &


Dr. G. B. Maurice was ia Burlington last
week.
Miss Mary Wilbur has returned from Bur
liugton
A D Roberts is building a large addition
to his barn.
C G. Tobiu Of Cloverdale was the guest of
George Mann over Sund8y.
Mrs Ed FITZGERALD returned Saturday from
her visit to NeS Hampshire
Bernie Chase was at home from Morrsvle
and Bernie Kelley fton Hardwick over Sun
day.
NJ ]. Mauche't tier of PlainvIew, Mimi, aud
sister, Miss Minnie Harvey, are visiting
friends in town.
MIR. and Mrs Eli Wescott visited their.
daughter, Mrs Cbas. Tobin at Pleasant Val.
ley over Sunday.
Mrs. Harvey Buker and Mrs. Laura Cunit2
visited friends in Pleasant Valley over Satur-
day and Sunday
George Morrison has moved into one Of
Frank Laraway's tenemeuts, which was late
ly occupied by Frank Miller.
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Note
mire on the 18Th, also a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Thomas on the 18th, who died on
the l 9Th.
The lar yest caucus ever held here was Sat.
urday evening in town hall, at which dele
gates to the Republican State, District and
| County conventions were elected. II. l.
Bearl was Chairman, DIR G B. Maurice, Sec
rotary, S R. Miller and a. A, Jackson ballot
clerks. There was no contest over the stat
and county conventions, but hot one
was wageG between the Page and Powers
men over the delegates to the district conven
ton, resulting in a triumph for the Powers
| delegat s., the vote standing 93 for Power
and 45 for Page. Following is a list of dele
gates for the different conventions state
h. L. Beard, DR.. G p Maurice; District, Z
II Shattuck Ii. II. Thomas; County, NJ. L
Church, II. L Beard, Il. A. Jackson, d. 3
Cakes, R. A Wiley, Grant Thomas. Tow
committee, Ii. l.. Beard, Fl. A. Jackson, H
| Ii. Thomas.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-06-20
Graduating Exercises.

The class which was graduated from the
Normal school this past week umbered
twenty.seven, twenty-one from the lower
grade and six re graduates.
Teaching exercises were held in the Practice
school Tuesday and oral examinations at
Normal building Wednesday. Wednesday
evening occurred the grand annual concert at
the town hall, given this year by the Swend-
sen Trio of Boston, assisted by ?. Il. Hazan
of st. Johnsbury, contralto. The entertain
ment was eagerly anticipated by oil lovers Of
fine music and in no way were anticlpations
disappointed. The company we're pleasing
both In trio and solo work and were heartily
encored Mrs. Hazen was also enthusiastic
cally received.
The graduation exercises Of the class were
held Thursday afternoon at the town hall.
The Swendsen Trio opened the exercises with
music President Atwood of New Orleans
offered prayer, which was followed by q Sc.
cond selection by the trio Prin. Ranger then
introduced as speaker OF the afternoon, Pres.
M. H. Buckham of Burlington. who held the
closest attention of the audience as he spoke
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-06-20
CAMBRIDGE.

Rev. L. H. Elliott, bible agent will preach
at the Methodist church next Sunday morn
ing; no service at the Cong'l church until
evening
big crowd went on the excursion to Ausa-
BILE Chasm Monday. The band accompanied
them and rendered some fine music. 1t was
an ideal day, fine tip and well worth the
money.
The W H. NJ. s., met with Mrs Clayton
Cornell last Thursday afternoon; supper was
served and all had a very pleasant time. The
following officers were elected TO serve the
coming year. President Mrs. Eliza Cutting
Vice-President, Mrs. May Reynolds; Secre-
tarv, Mrs. May EIlinwood; Treasurer, Mrs
l.. T.. Wheelock.
Children's Day was observed at the Cong
church last Sunday morning, The exercises
entitled "Voices from the Woodland" consist
ing of responsive readings, singing and recita
tions was well rendered by all. The music
was quite difficult, but the children, under The
instruction Of Harry Reynolds as organist
was well learned and executed.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1900-06-20
UNREASONABLE,
Mrs. Clara Howe is visiting her parents.
Marion Page has nnite a clnss in painting

Mrs. Clara Howe is visiting her parents.
Marion Page has quite class in painting
Miss Leslie has returned to her home in
St Adams.
Mrs. E. H. Bushnell and daughter have
gone to Albany.
Mrs Morgan has been spending few days
with her daughter.
The promenade last Thursday evening
drew good crowd.
S. S. Stinehour and Carrie Carroll were in
st. Adams last week.
Several from this way attended the gradu-
ating exercises at johnson.
Elsie Dickinson, one of the graduates from
johnson, has returned home.
Frank Buchanan and family of Irasburg
recently visited DR.. Buchanan's family.
S. E Pope is putting up fine building,
which will add much to the looks of the viii
lage.
Jacksonville has some fine residences and
the grounds around them are being fitted up
nicely. For a small country village it will be
hard to find one having neater appearance.