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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

The trial of the most prominent
Africa, a man named De jaeger, has
been concluded at Pietermaritzburg.
He was sentenced to five years inn
prisonment and 20 pay a fine of e5.-
600. De jaeger was a Boer command
ant.
George Weaver, of Canal Dover, o.,
out of employment, on the 14th, shot
his sleeping wife to death and killed
himself, leaving eve orphaned chii-
dren. The ba be was found by neign-
bors in its dead mothers arms COW
cred with blood.
The will of former Secretary of
State VIM. Evarts was filed for pro-
bate in New York on the 14th. All
of the estate is left 10 the family.
The California state supreme court,
on the 14th, granted a new trial to
Mrs. Cordelia Botkin, who was con-
victed of the murder of Mrs. J.. i.
Cunning, in the summer of 1898, and
sentenced to life Imprisonment.
A French torpedo boat which had
been sent to meet an incoming trans
port, the Lerhin, at Brest, sprang d
leak, on the 14th. and suddenly began
to fill, sinking in a few minutes. The
| crew narrowly escaped in the boats.
China has s~trenuously objected to
the limitations Of the Manchurian
convention respecting the importa.
ton of arms, the reorganization of
the army and the practical control Ivy
Russia over Chinese officials.
The San Juan de Porto Rican city
council has decided to Gisband he mu-
nicipal police and ask Gov. Allen TO
assign the insular police to city duty.
The governor will probably comply
with the request.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Strike i'm overall Factory.

The introduction of the labor-sav-
ng machinery at the overall factory
of John S. Britain & Co., at ST. Jo-
seph, and reduction in wages, caused
a strike of $50 girls and a suspension
of business. The new machinery was
introduced by I. T. Philips, recently
appointed superintendent. The dis
charge of the superintendent is de-
manded by the girls. Police protec-
ton was called for and an armed
guard is watching the factory, the
owner fearing destruction of ma.
chinery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
FIVE r ~ FLAMES.
.. r,ous and Destructive CONDENSATION
sweeps The Rtxer Front Of
South 81. Louis.

ST. Louis, March 19-.shor;ly before
Inc o'clock yesterday afterncon, fire
MAS discovered in the big Anheuser-
Busch icehouss at the foot of chero-
kee street. Spreading rapidly the
flames, soot, communicated to the re-
pair plant Of the american Car and
Foundry Co; from whence. gainir;;
Roadway in spite OF the best efforts O.
he fire departmental attacked lnturn
md either destroyed or seriously dam
aged the shops of the Standard Bar
reIl CO., Studt g. Co. Pickle factory,
three two-story brick dwellings, FIVE
scattered buildings, w. j. Temp Brew
ing Co. icehouse. United States engi-
neering depot for repairs of bargcs,
etc. th@ old Arsenal and the clubhouse
Of the South Side Hunting and Fishing
club.
BY three o'clock an area of five acres
had been swept by the flames and the
fire was still Spreading.
\ general alarm drew all of the
available fire companies to the scene,
and ever then additional calls were
seat Gu for more apparatus.
a strong southeast wind tanned the
flames until they were beyond con-
troll, and the firemen could only strug.
gle to keep the fire within the limits
stated.
Most of the buildings were low
structures, covering . great deal of
ground, and the icehouses. especially,
H. -
summoned from the South Side dis
pensary and patrol wagons from the
Wyoming Street police station to be
used in case OF emergency.
The city papers in estimating the
losses by the fire, vary greatly, onc
Placing the amount al 100000; an
other at $2G0,O 00, While a third names
81 1000, 600 as the least amount.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
ANoTHER DESTRUCTIVE FIr,M.
Ghe Town of Bismarck, NO., Almost
Wiped Out Of Existence.

Bismarck, Mo-, March 19.-Bis.
marck, a little city of 1000 inhab-
%itants, was almost destroyed by fire
yesterday. 4 strong wind was blow
ing from the south almost amounting
70 a gale that drove the flames for
ward irresistibly, and carried into the
air large flaming pieces of cinders,
that, falling on the roofs, started new
fires, jumping streets and blocks.
There were no means of fighting fire.
and the inhabitants were helpless to
stay the flames, which swept on uutil
forced to stop by lack of material.
The Iron Mountain railroad divides
the town, and the west side escaped.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Rich Strike of Lead.

The most wonderful strike of lead
was that made near Pennington fy
the diamond drill operated by George
]. Cole, president OF the Anaconda
Lead Co. At a depth of 10 feet on
the Murrill tract belonging to the
company, a vein of lead was struck
and now at a depth of 80 feet the lead
is still good. More drilling for lead
is at present going on in this section
than yer before. Land that was form
erly dead at 81 an acre, is readily sold
now at $1,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

NJ. Bogoliepoff, Russian minister OF
public instruction, who, while holding
a reception, February 27, was shot by
Peter Karpovich, formerly a student
at the University of Moscow, died, on
the 18th, of his wound.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Suicide of Louis Grund,

Louis Grund, well-known republican
politician and former assessor and
collector of water rates at ST. Louis,
committed suicide at his home, No.
3717 Ohio avenue, by blowing off the
top of his head with a shotgun. Tt is
said that dread over an impending
surgical operation, which would have
resulted in the amputation of his left
leg, induced him to end his life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
MISSOURI STATS NEWS.
rhree Convicted of Murder.

Judge Sherwood of the state SUI
preme court decided three criminal
cases. Ellsworth Evans was sentenced
TO hang on the 18th Gay of pril, 1901,
for the murder of William L. Hen
nieke, a policeman, at Bonneville, No.,
who was killed while trying to arrest
Evans for burglary. Floyd Holloway
was sentenced to the ~penitentiary for
life for the murder Of a negro at a
dance in st. Louis county in December
1899. Ed Palmer was sentenced to the
~penitentiary for ten years for the
killing of Thomas Gannaway, at Full
ton, Mo-, April %, 1899.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
A BIG DIAMOND ROBBERY.
1t Was Closely Followed by an ~Impudent
Attempt TO Extort Black
mail.

-
Kansas City, Mo-, March ia theft
of $4,000 worth of diamonds from Ed.
wards 81 Sloan, wholesale jewelers., and
a threat to kidnap the young son OF
George II. Edwards unless $1,000 was
paid Immediately for the return of
the gems. is a story with which the
local detectives are wrestling. The
boy is being guarded closely. The
theft, according to statements made
public yesterday by detectives, oc-
Cured late Monday afternoon, Inc
18th. The gems disappeared mysteri-
ously from the firms storeroom in
the Keith & Perry Office building III
the downtown district, and all efforts
to trace them prove unwilling. On the
following morning Mr.. Edwards re-
ceived a letter containing a PROPOSE
ton to return the diamonds upon the
payment of $1,000. The letter stipu-
lated hat the money, in $40 bills, be
wrapped in a package and left at mid
night Wednesday at Fortieth and Ma
gee streets, in the southern part of
the city. The letter expressly stated
hat the package should be SEN out
by William Dearduff, one of the firms
clerks, and closed by threatening to
kidnap Mr.. Edwards son if the money
was not Forthcoming.
Mr.. Edwards Immediately had his
son taken out of school, and he has
since been guarded ut the Edwards
home.
Wednesday night, Dearduff, with a
package of waste paper, went alone TO
the corner designated. In his story
to the detectives Dearduff said he was
met by two men, one of whom de-
manded the package and then com
manded:
snow, you turn back. and don't look
back and don't say a word for "a
hours"
The next day Dearduff reported
that he had found the missing tray in
the basement of the Keith q Perry
building. Later he reported hat While
working in the basement someone
stabbed him in the back. The wound
was trifiing. He could not give a de
scription of his assailant.
for His Money.
Oskaloosa, Ia, March 19.-H. HI.
Drake, a bachelor farmer, was yester-
day found dead in his house five miles
north of Rose Hill, Ia, with five bull
lets in his body. Drake was wealthy
and was known to have cash about
the place. He had been dead three
days or more.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
New Missouri Line.

The secretary of state chartered the
Columbia, Huntsville & Northwestern
Railway Co. of Huntsville. The cap
ital stock is 81, 10000. The road is to
extend from Columbia through
Boone, Howard, Randolph, Macon,
Linn and Charlton counties to Tren-
ton in Grundy county, a distance of
100 miles. c. II. Hammett, w. w.
Knight, j. w. Creech and others are
the incorporators.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
clinton Theological Institute.

The Central Missouri Theological
institute has brought together in
Clinton many prominent Baptists. DR..
j. C. Armstrong, editor of the ST.
Louis Central Baptist, discussed
1.-THE Stateus of Christianity at the
Close of the Nineteenth Century" The
ministers present formed an old-time
William Jewell College quartet and
gave some inspiring music. Fl. E.
Truck of Macon lectured on 1.-THE
Place of the Apostate in the Scheme
Of Redemption."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Mother aud Som Drowned.

While crossing the Sac river near
Springfield, Mo-. Jerry Reynolds and
nine-year-old son were overturned in
midstream and drowned.
His Wound Was Fatal.
Tom Woods, a bartender, died at
the city hospital in St. Louis as a re-
suit of being shot during a quarrel
with Edward Abel.
Robert E.. Hunicke Dead.
Robert E. Hunicke, president of the
Hunicke Lumber Co.. st. Louis, died
at Glendale, aged AZ years. He leaves
. widow and son.
Killed by a Street Car.
John Golf, a laborer, was run over
and killed by a st. Louis Transit Co.
street car in ST. Louis county.
"BeIfast Chicken" Robbed.
William Clark, better known az
Belfast Chicken" an old time box
er, was robbed of a $3.50 gold watch
ut St. Louis.
TripIets Born to Farmer. Wife.
Mrs. John Middleton, q farmers
wife near Pacific, presented her hus.
band with two sons and a daughte1
at one birth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

The awards to the winners in the
Internationally brigade display at the
Paris exposition were issued on the
18th. They include gold medals tc
Chief George C. Hale, of Kansas City,
and Commissioners Benoit, of Canada.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
William e. Butte.

VIM. f. Butte, prominent in the
railroad supply business in ST. Louis,
died of pneumonia. On account of his
wife's serious illness she was not i'm
mediately notified Of his death. The
couple had been married but eight
months.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Frank Parker Pardoned.

Frank Parker, who was sent to the
penitentiary for stealing $4,000 while
treasurer of Vernon county, has been
pardoned by the governor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
FIFTY Workmen Strike.

Fifty union workmen on the new
Bank of Commerce building, ST. Louis,
are on strike because of the contem-
plated use of non-union material.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

An order was sent to Gen. Chaffee,
on the 18th, for the evacuation OF
China by American troops, leaving
only a legation guard of $50 men. The
troops will be removed from China
the last of April.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

At Uniontown, Kas., on the 18TH, r.
E. Eckert, travelling salesman for a
Louisville (Ky.) company, was arrest
ed for soliciting orders for liquor. He.
was fined 500 and sentenced to sc
days in Jail.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
May Unionize FACTORIES.

It is probable that the strike of the
500 factory girls employed at the
John S. Britain overall factory in ST.
Joseph, will result in unionizing all
the factories in the city.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Reward for Horace williams.

A reward of $500 has been offered
for the capture of wife-murderer
Horace Williams, the county court,
j. T. Swain and Sheriff Veatch each
offering 800.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

A call was issued, on the 18th, from
the headquarters of the United Mine
Workers of America, ~instructing all
local organizations Of the order TO
celebrate April 1 as the second ami
~versity of the installation of the eight
hour day In mines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Erank Lee.

Frank Lee, a prominent merchant,
died at Hannibal after a long illness.
He leaves a widow, a son and an
adopted daughter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

The Jamaican government has en-
powered the British ambassador at
Washington to enter into an agree
ment with the United States govern
ment to extend for one year the time
for the ratification of the reciprocity
convention.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

The secretary of state has. desig-
mated James H. NORMAN, United
States consul at Munich, Bavaria, rs
the delegate, on the part of the Unit
ed States, to the International Art eX-
position to be held at Munich during
the present wear,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
sick soldiers From Manila,

San Francisco, March 1s.-The
transport Fitzpatrick with 400 sick sol
diers has arrived from Manila. Four
privates died on the voyage
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Request for Franchise Defeated.

The city of Nevada voted down a
proposition to refranchise the Nevada
Water Co. for a period of 20 years.
The company's old franchise has yet
two year to run.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

The Toledo CO., bridge works, OF
thes15th, passed into the hands of the
American Bridge Co. The deal was
consummated in New York and the
price paid was S75O,OOO. With the &C.
QUESTION of this plant the American
Bridge Co. controls 9O per cent. of the
plants of the country.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
A Surprise for tine Irish Guards.

London, March 1s.-The new Irish
guards regiment, stationed at Chelsea,
was agreeably surprised yesterday on
returning from church to find that an
orderly had arrived at the barracks
from Marlborough house with boxes
of shamrock from Queen Alexandra
and a note in her hand writing, re-
questing the colonel of the regiment
to distribute the emblems to the men
On nnradP.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Long Sentence for burglary

Edward Bassarva, former resident
of Kansas City, was convicted of
burglary at ST. Joseph and sentenced
to the penitentiary for five years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Gen. Frank c. Armstrong, of Wash.
tngton, formerly assistant commits.
sioner of Indian affairs and later j
member of the Dawes Indian commits.
sion, has been appointed a special In.
dian inspector. His duty will be tic
investigate and report on the condi-
ton of Indians on reservations and
the character of their lands,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

At the annual meeting of William
Jessop C Sons, of Sheffield, on the
18th, it was announced that the d.
rectors are about to establish works
for certain branches of their business
in the United States. This action, it
is explained, was in consequence OF
the combination of American steel
manufacturers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Signor Crispi, the celebrated Italian
statesman and former premier, dur
ing an audience of Dowager Queen
Margherit, on the 18th, was attacked
by d sudden illness and fell to the
floor, slightly injuring his head. He
received immediate medical attention
and was able to return to his hotel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Disbursements for 1899 and 1900 IS "a. $50 rs
Balance in insurance fund in
state treasury January 1, 1901 :. $50, 504 IS
The earnings of the prisoners un-
der the system in vogue in the prison
were $4sS,572.62 for the last biennial
period.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

The democratic city convention OF
Denver, Col, on the 18th, nominated
Mrs. Eliza NJ. Anderson for city clerk.
The statement of the treasury bal.
ance in the general fund, exclusive OF
the $150,0O0, 900 gold reserve in the di.
vision of redemption, issued on the
18th, showed: Available cash balance
$149, 735 Jos; gold, $91, 677, 621.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Ex-senator Carter was at the White
House, OF the 18th, and discussed
with Secretary Cortelyou some plans
regarding the presidents western
trip. 1t is understood tina the presi-
Dental party are to visit the Yellow
stone National park, and Mr.. Carter
desired to make arrangements for the
party when it passes through Mon
tana and while in the park.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Rev. F. P. Meyers and his wife, of
England, arrived at New York, on the
14th, on board the steamer Majestic.
Mr.. Meyers m here to conduct
evangelical services. He will go to
Richmond, Va, where he will begin
his work. He will conduct services in
Atlanta, Cincinnati, Louisville, Birming-
ham, Indianapolis, Chattanooga and
Omaha, sailing for home on April IL.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
Balance In treasury January Ii,

baIdIce IN treasury January Il.
The certificates of indebtedness be-
longing 10 the state school fund and
the state seminary fund held by the
treasurer n delivered by late Treas
erer Pitts to State Treasurer Williams
o January IA, 1901, are as follows:
State schcol fund 49,. ........$ SO. 15S. coo 90
State seminary fund ...... 1890. 1. 235. $50 a
Iotdl '....-s. $3.50. ..s......S4,oS5.SSJ AZ
Following is a statement showing
the fees collected by the secretary of
state and turned into the state treas
ury for the biennial period ending De-
cember 81, 1900:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21
THE BOOKS EXAMINED.
Result OF the Auditing Committees
Bienntal Examination OF M
State omcer's Books.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March IA
report was made to both houses to-
day by the auditing committee. The
committee, composed of Senator John
G. Whaley, of St. Clair county; Rep
resentatives James Z. Blair, of De-
Kalb, and Joseph B. Lindsey, OF Dade,
was appointed by Gov. Stephens inn
mediately after the election. They
met and began work November 20,
1900.
Excerpts from the report follow:
1.-The committee has discovered Q
number of clerical errors in the &C
counts filed for payment, which were
not detected and corrected by the au-
ditor. The aggregate of the errors in
favor of the state, detected by the
committee, is $11S.45 in excess of those
detected against the state.
THE report of the auditing COM
mittee appointed by the governor in
1898 shows balance in the treasury on
January 1, 1899, of $780,, 109.48. This
committee after a careful examina-
ton found that all moneys received
into h state treasury for 1899 and
A"eo nave oCcA properly accounted IOr,
as follows:
Balance in treasury January 1,
Total receipts for 1885 and 1900. s, sSs'' 5Ss o9
Total $50. ...... ............s9 SO. SS5. 63i So
Total disbursements for 1899 and
1900 :. ........ ..-.......... S,S06. 100 o.
Balance in treasury December
81. 1900 ......... ..............s 81, 07S, 93i So
Receipts from December 81 1900.
to January Il. 1901 ...... ...... 26s, s31 OF
Total .......... .......... ..... s., s42, 762 go
Disbursements from December
81, 1900, to January IA, 1901 -. 49,, 72s IS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Answering a telegraphic inquiry
from an American company, Mr..
Charlemagne Tower, the United States
ambassador to Russia, stated hat ag-
ricultural machinery was not affected
by the recent application of the Rus
sian tariff law, which excepted such
machinery from the provisions Of
clause % of paragraph 167 and placed
such articles in a separate clause.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

1t now transpires that Just before
sailing for Europe on the American
liner st. Louis, Mr.. Carnegie, in addi-
tion to his S., 900 fund for pension
ing disabled and superannuated mem
hers of his late employees. made IA
tender of $4,000, 900 for the establish
ment of 65 branch libraries in Greater
New York, the city to furnish sites
and provide for maintenance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Expressing his regrets at the death
of Gen. Harrison, former president
Grover Cleveland said or the 18th:
mot one of our countrymen should
for a moment fail to realize the serv-
ices which have been performed in
their behalf by the distinguished dead.
In high public office he vas guided by
patriotism and devotion to duty, Of
ten at the sacrifice of temporary pop
ularity, and in private station his in
huence and example were always in
the direction of decency ami good
citizenship
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-03-21

Private advices received in Washing
ton, from high authorities in Havana,
are to the effect that the Cuban peo-
pie as a whole are manifesting very
little interest in the proceedings of
the constitutional convention, and
also that it is not possible for any per-
son at this moment to forecast
knowingly the action of the delegates
upon the pending propositions touch
ing relations with the United States.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
ATHLETIC CLUB EVENS
 UP WITH F1OOSIER LADS

For forty exciting minutes last night at the Athletic Club. 300 wildly enthus- iastic spectators yelled themselves dumb. as Birmingham's championship basket ball team was winning from Perdue Uni versity. The final score was 10 to 15 in Birmingham's favor.
 Saturday night the boys from the Hoosier state caught the locals rather unprepared through lost of practice and won by a score of 27 to 13. Last night however, the Birmingham boys showed up in their old form, and took the lead from the start
 After several minutes of the fiercest kind of playing, Warren made Birm- ingham's first score by throwing a foul goal The same intense playing continued until the end of the half when the score stood to 4 in Birminghams favor
 Early in the second half Perdue scored three more points and the score was tied to '. Birmingham made one more point So did Perdue and the score was tied again. About the middle of the last half, Birmingham made two field goals in quick succession, and the visitors never succeeded in catching up They kept so close behind, however that the suspense was nerve racking. Birmingham was never out of danger until the end. Many of the old rooters in the audience say they have never seen such game since Birmingham has been playing basket ball.