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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
school Building Burned.

Richmond, Va, Dec. 1.-THE large
annex to the Lewisburg (W. Va.) Fee
male institute, one of the largest
Presbyterian schools in that state,
was destroyed by fire last night. The
oh academy building was saved. Nc
one was hurt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
COMMENT FROM ABROAD.
Comment of the London Standard
and On the Finding.

London, Dec. Flew of the Lon
don papers comment on the findings
of the Schley court of inquiry.
The Standard says the courts re-
port can satisfy nobody. IF we may
venture to advise the American peo-
ple," says the Standard, 1--WE should
advise them either to drop the dis
pute altogether or to court-martial
Admiral Schley."
The Chronicle commends Admiral
Dewey's gallant loyalty to his COM
rade, but does not think his judgment
upset the authority of the main re-
port.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
VIII Not Leave WaahfnRton.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE presi-
dent has indicated his intention to
take a breathing spell during the
holiday recess of congress, and will,
therefore, accept no invitations
which would take him out of WASH
ington.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

In her petition for a divorce a st.
Louis woman alleges that her hus-
band sent her to a conservatory of
music, "to improve her musical edu-
cation which was against her will,
in order to be rid of her presence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

A conference OF the senators and
representatives interested in legisla-
ton for the irrigation of arid lands.
has determined to make the Hans
brough-Newlands bill the basis OF
action, and this is now per-
fected for united support. 1t pro-
vides that the proceeds of the sales
OF public lands shall be set aside as a
fund for arid lands reclamation and
irrigation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Leaves the school of Mines.

Prof. E. G.. Harris, who has for the
past ten years held the chair of civil
engineering in the Missouri school Of
mines and m~etallurgy, at Rolla, has
rendered his resignation, to take eff
feet on January /, 1902. Prof. Harris
has accepted the chair of civil engin-
eering in the university of Pennsyl-
ro-1o
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Thex were sold at Auction.

AT a handkerchief bazaar held by
the ladies of the Christian church.
Chillicothe, handkerchiefs sent by
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and by Mrs.
A. NJ. Dockery were sold at auction.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Won a silver Cup.

At the annual session of the Mis-
souri, Poultry association, Ch~illicothe,
Miss Della Maxwell, of Fayette, won
the $3.50 silver cup given by the asso-
citation for the two best hens, two
best pullets, two best cocks and two
best cockerels. She must win the cup
twice in order to make it her proper
ty permanently.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Car of Powder Exploded.

Fort Scott, Kas.,Dec. 17.-What was
thought by the people of this city to
be an earthquake about one o'clock
Sunday morning, proved to have been
the explosion of a car of powder ut
lola, Kas, nearly forty miles west.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Every Not vaccinated.

A panic was created in one of the
covered hat one of a jury in a GRIM
ina1 case, had been taken to quaran-
tine with a case of variola. Judge,
jury and all the couAS attaches were
vaccinate6.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
srodtaed state OF saege.

st. Petersburg, Dec. 17.-The Ca
zette yesterday announced that n
modified state of siege had been pro-
claimed in a score of towns through.
out Russia. Strikers and students
riots are responsible for the action
taken by the authorities.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Two Deaths From Freezing.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 1.-THE
mercury stood at s degrees above
zero Monday morning. Two deaths
from freezing are reported. The
Tennessee river will reach the danger
line of 30 feet Tuesday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Again Escaped Jain.

Aberdeen, Miss, Dec. 16.-The not
ed murderer, William Lanier, who
killed the Biddle boys on the Mon.
roe county prairie, in August of last
year, again effected his escape from
Jail at Aberdeen early Sunday morn
ing of the 18th, by saving the bars
and digging through q two-foot wall
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The nineteenth annual convention
of the American Forestry association
began in Washington on h 10th.
Secretary Wilson made the opening
address, referring to the increase in
the movement for forestry ~preserva-
ton. DIR. B. E. Fernow, of the New
York State College of Forestry, pre-
sided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Kansas City, NO., Dec. 16.-Snow is
reported froma II points on the Rock
Island, the Atchison and Missouri Pa
cific railroads in Kansas and higher
temperature. Snow is urgently need
ed by winter wheat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Official confirmation was given, on
the 10th, of the report hat the arbi-
traitor on the projected electrification
of the underground railroads of Lon
don had decided in favor of Charles
Z. Yerkes of Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The Missouri Good Roads a~ssocia-
ton, at it's annual session in Chilli
cothe, elected the following officers:
George F. Reed, Springfield, presi-
dent; G. w. Waters, Canton, secre-
tary, and ". J. Ward, Idalia ,vice-pres-
dent,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Avn ola NIan,s Dream.

Thomas Fahey,aged 20, of st. Louis.
dreamed that he was in a fight, and
that he was getting the worst Of it.
In escaping from his imaginary foes,
he fell Of bed, receiving injuries
from which he died.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
0woman Mans Doormat.o

Mrs. Clara Hoffman, of Kirkwood,
st. Louis county, in a speech before
the Chicago Suffrage association.
said that woman was mans doormat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Gertrude Simpson, Is years of age,
who shot and killed her father, DIR. A.
Y. Simpson, of Mineral coun-
ty, Colorado, on November Is, was &C.
quilted, on the 18th, after her trial
on the charge of murder. The girls
defense was that her father had
abused her and threatened to kill
her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

New York, Dec. 17.-Seth Low took
the oath of Office as mayor Of New
York before the supreme court yes
terday. Mr.. Low will assume office at
noon on January L.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

II the senate, on the 18th. Mr.. Clapp
(Minn.) offered a resolution providing
for the consideration of the Hay
Pauncefote treaty in open session.
1t went over until the next legislative
day.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

DIR. Fernando Sanchez, Nicaraguan
minister of foreign affairs, and VIM.
L. Merry, United States minister to
Nicaragua, signed a treaty, on the 9th,
by which Nicaragua agree to lease
a section of Nicaraguan territory Six
miles wide, which includes the route
of the Nicaraguan canal, to the Unit
ed States perpetually.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
From Nicotine Poisoning.

From the nicotine which he abb
sorbed while working in a tobacco
factory, Albert, Camp Street, of St.
louis, died. after illness of % days.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Found Frozen to Death.

Lyons, n. Y, Dec. 17.-William Il.
Walker, once employed as a painter
on the Pan-American buildings at
Buffalo, was found frozen TO death
near here yesterday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Three Death in Four Days.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Acker, of No.
513 Washington street, st. Louis,
buried three children in four days.
All three deaths were due to scarlet
fever.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Jose Hyginie Duarte Pereira, dele
gate of Brazil t. the Pan-American
congress, died in Mexico City, on the
10th, from pneumonia. complicated
with heart trouble.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
St. Louis Bank CIearfnEs,

Bank clearings in st. Louis for tho
week ended December IA were $780,
900, 591, an Increase of s. per cent.
over corresponding week last year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The democratic leaders of the sem
ate have notified the republicans that
the minority does not feel called upon
to provide committee places for Sen
ators McLaurin and Wellington. It
Is understood that the republican
members of the committee will assign
those members to committee places.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
succumbed to the cold.

Olive, Tex, Dec. 16.-Ira Hillard
aged 40. was found dead here, Sun.
day, having succumbed to the cold
during the night while trying tn
walk home from Kountze.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Killed and Fatally Injured.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 16.-The Santa
Fe north-bound passenger train, dur
ing the blizzard tonight, ran into q
handcar carrying three men, north
of Guthrie. killing Thomas Kiess and
fatally injuring Section Foreman
Adolf Farrer. Charles Fingle escaped
uniniured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Death OF Governor OF Rhode inland

Wexford, R. l., Dec. 17.-Gov. VIM.
Gregory, of Rhode Island, died at his
home here yesterday afternoon. He
had been i'll for several months.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Hon. Arthur Raikes, at present sec
rotary of the British legation at Brus-
sells, has been appointed first secre-
tary of the British embassy at Wash
ington, to succeed Mr.. Gerard Lowth-
er, the new British minister to Chile.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
stock Peri.hing i'm oklahoma.

Guthrie, Okla, Dec. 16.-Another
cold wave struck Oklahoma tonight
and, following so closely on the first.
it viii do great damage to the exten.
sive cattle interests of the territory.
Reports from the ranges states that
the stock is perishing, weakened by
lack of food and by h intense cold.
A prominent west-side cattleman said
tonight that the loss as a result of
the blizzard will be greater among
Oklahoma stockmen than ever known
before in the history of the territory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The post office department was no.
tined, on the 10th, of the arrest at
SaIlisaw, 1. T., of John Mankind, ST.,
John Mankind, Jr., and Lee and
Joshua Mankind, charged with the
robbery of the post Office at Paw
Paw, I. T.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Rev. A. A. Boyd, pastor of the Gem
trail Presbyterian church, Sedalia,
and Miss Bertha May Long, of Hold
en-, were married a few days ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Mrs. Lola Ida Henri BONNIE,
charged with the murder of Census
Clerk James Seymour Ayres, Jr., in
the Kenmore hotel, Washington, on
the night of May Is last, was de-
clared not guilty by the jury, on the
18th, after a trial, in Washington,
lasting nearly four weeks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
For Illegal voting.

Frank Anslinger, who was charged
with illegal voting at the st. Louis
spring election, was found guilty by
. jury and given two years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The preliminary census report on
the manufacturing industries of San
Francisco show a total capital in
vested in the industry of $50, los, 1867,
an increase of seven per cent. over
1890. The value of products in 1900
was s133, 06s, 416, a decrease of almost
two per cent. There are 4,002 estab-
lishments, 41,97s wage earners, $22,-
os7 900 paid In wages, $3.50, 167 mis-
cellaneous expenses and $79,492 ,9s2
worth of materials used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The schley court of inquiry came
TO an unsatisfactory end on the 18th.
There are two reports. Admirals
Benham and Ramsey condemn ADJ
miraI Schley on IL points. but credit
him with courageous conduct in bat
tie. Admiral Dewey, while signing
both report, as a matter of form, dis
xents from the majority, in effect
6nding that Schley did his whole
dntv. and that he is entitled TO the
credit as officer in command, for tine
v;etory over Cerve ea's feet
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
Two Deaths from Freezing.

Louisville, KY, Dec. lin Ken
lucky W. deaths, one a baby and the
other a negro, have been reported
due to freezing.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
The Turkey Got Away.

In St. Louis four men fought ovef
n turkey. Three are in Jail and the
other IN a hospital: turkey escaped.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Representative Mercer, Of Nebras-
ka, on the 18th. introduced a bill for
a building in Washington for the
United States supreme court, the de-
partment of justice and international
tribunals, to cost not exceeding ST.
900, 900 for site and buildings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Gov. Thomas Ferguson of Oklaho-
ma, on the 18th, announced that he
will be out of politics S long as he
Is governor and that he will not par
ticipate in the division of the terri
torial patronage. He prefers, he says
to give all his time to the admins
tration of his Office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The navy department has awarded
the contract for the construction of
the buildings which are to serve as
quarters for the cadets at the naval
academy to Noel & Thomas, of Bal
timore, at their bid of s., 448, 900. This
firms offer was the lowest of the four
general bids submitted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The arrest of eight prominent cat
tlemen has been made by order of the
Oklahoma Live Stock Sanitary COM
mittee, on the charge that they at
tempted to drive diseased cattle
across the territorial and federal
uuarautln lines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

The twenty-frst annual meeting of
the National Civil Service Reform
league began its sessions in Boston
on the 18th. The annual report of h
council said the pass year had been
one OF encouragement for the friends
of civil service reform.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19

Engineer-in-Chief Melville has in
vestigated the published reports that
the machinery of the battleship IL
linois, now in lock at New Orleans,
has been found defective, and as a
result it is declared that the Illinois
machinery is all right.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-12-19
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION.

VINE IT'D oOOI Il,
"Rear-Admjral, U. S. N
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-20

leau Of said delinquent tax in 1894, in the
lamount of 81 a. and
Whereas the tax certificate is still held by
bayfield, county, and
Whereas the said lot in block 107 was at
the time of said tax was levied against the
same ard now is a part of the right-of-way
of the Chicago, ST. Paul Minneapolis &
Omaha Railway Co., and
Whereas no tax has been levied against
the said lot since that time it being exempt
from taxation by Statutes, therefore be it
Resolved by the county board of super
yisors now assemb ed that the said tax GER
tifcate for sale of 1894 on Lot in Block 107,
village of Bayfield,, as aforesaid. be and is
hereby ordered cancelled. aud the treasurer
Is hereby directed to charge the amount
thereof against the said Town of Bayfield,,
A. J. Mussell.
The following Resolution was adopted:
To the County Board of Supervisors
Bayfield, County, Wisconsin.
Gentlemen
Whereas the County of Bay
field now holds sundry tax certificates as per
schedule hereto attached aud compiled by
County Treasurer the title to the lands on
which same were issued remained in the
United States of America at the time taxes
were levied, as can be seen from certificates
from U. S. Land office at Ashland also here
tofore attached, therefore be it
Resolved by the Board of supervisors Of
Bayfield, County, in adjourned annual ses-
sion assembled, that the said tax certi6-
Gates as listed on said schedule be and they
are hereby ordered cancelled. and the face Of
same be charged back to the Towns in which
they were levied.
Dated at Washburn, Wis, this Sth day of
FEBRUARY 1901.
E. SAUvE.
(See schedule Of tax certificates above men
toned attached to original resolution on file
in County Treasurers office.)
The report of the committee appointed to
examine the accounts of the County officers
was presented and accepted and ordered
fled.
The following claims were referred to the
District Attorney. Ell @ Hale $97 "A; f.
Sauve, STAG. 40; Dan McBeath S144. Is; and the
County Clerk, was instructed to issue
County orders tor their respective amounts
if found correct.
There being no further business upon
motion the Board adjourned sine-die.
JOHN FROsETH,
County Clerk.
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COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS.

Pursuant to adjournment the Board of
Supervisors of Bayfield, County met at the
office of County Clerk Friday Feb Sth, 1901.
The n Getting was called to order by the
chairman at 10 O'Clock a. m.
At roll call the following members were
found present;-A. j. Mussell, ID. McBeath,
f. Sauve. a. B. Severson and A. Habelt.
The foil ,wing credentials were presented
and accepted.
Drummond, Wis. Feb 18th, 1901.
TO the ION Drable Board of Bayfield, County
Washburn, Wis. Is
Gentlemen
AT meeting of the Town Board of Drum
mond, held at my Office this 7th day of Feb.
1901 A o. Blk was duly authorized to re-
present the Town of Drummond at the
adjourned meeting Of the County Board of
bayfield, County, to be held at Washburn.
on Feb. Sth. 1901, in place of F. Drummond
chairman.
D. l.. listed,
Town Clerk,
The minutes of last meeting we're read
and approved.
The following bills were audited and al
lowed,
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-20

Herchel Adams, formerly of Glen
wood, but now of Washburn, spent a
number of days here last week visit
inc among his many old friends and
acouaintances. Herchel is acting as
assistant postmaster at Washburn.
It will be of interest to acquaintances
of his sister, Miss Iva, to learn that
she is employed as .bookeeper in one
of the large houses there. Glen
wood tribune.
The business place of Peter A.
Oscar. dealer in -four, feed, wagons,
etc, was closed Friday afternoon
upon attachment papers. Smith u
Yimmer. Minneapolis, wagon and
carriage concern, are the principal
creditors, their claim being ST, 100,
and they made the attachment.
There are numerous other creditors.
Mr.. Oscar says all his creditors will
be paid in full.
The Webster Debating Society
are preparing to debate the ques-
ton; Should the Primary Election
Law, in it's present form, be pass
ed" The 22nd of March has been
set as the date of the debate, and it
will occur in the high school building.
The, vouno men who will enter into
che discussion are now at work pre-
caring for it, and it will no doubt
be an occasion Of more than Ordin-
ry interest.
Mr.. aud Mrs. PeterJ. Bestler are
the happy parents of new daugh-
Ter. which put ia it's appearance at
their domiciIe last Friday night.
Il is the first baby, and of course
Peter wears broad smile, and is
absolutely the happiest man in
Washburn. Tt was remarked that
Peter was not present at the Web
ster lance, and some surprise was
expressed as he is one Of the leading
members of the organization, but
his absence was overlooked when it
was learned the greater Importance
of the event that was con" at his
home.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-20

]. A. Lambert Of Rachel, N. c.,
writes: 81 heprtily endorse Foleys
Kidney Cure. It does what you
claim it will do. and there is nothing
equal to it, and I thank for the good
it has done me-" Accept no substi
tute. Sold by Owen, Frost & Co.
Regularity is one of the features
of the St. Paul Dispatch. Send 20
cents for one month trial snbscrip-
ton.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-20

Constipation neglected or badly
treated, leads to total DISABILITY or
death. Rocky Mountain Tea alb
solutely cures consti patton in all its
forms. 35c. Sold by Owen, Frost
& Co.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-02-20

Geo. A. Points, Upper Sandusky,.
Ohio, writes: 81 have been using
Foley's Honey and Tar for hoarse-
ness and find it is the best remedy.
1t stopped the cough Immediately
and relieved all soreness" Sold by
Owen, Frost & Co.
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A Card.

The manufacturers Of Banner
Salve have authorized the under
signed to guarantee it for burns,
cuts, sores, ulcers letter, eczema
and all skin diseases. Your money
back if it doesn't do all it claims.
Sold by Owen, Frost & CO
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Wanted!

Reliable man for Manager of
Branch Office we wish to open in
this vicinity. Eff your record is O..
K. here is an opportunity. Kindly
give good reference when writing,
The A. T. NORRIS WHOLESALE
HOUSE. Cincinnati, Ohio.
Illustrated catalogue 4 cents in
stamps.
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To Cure a Cough

Stop coughing, as it irritates the
lungs, aud gives them no chance to
heal. Foley's Honey and Tar cures
without causing strain in throwing
off the phIegn like common cough
expectorants. Sold by Owen, Frost
& Co.