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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-03-06
Looking Forward.

"Is he afraid of automobiles" the
elderly lady asked the liveryman who
had the only horse that could be
found in town, for it was the year
1916.
"Not a bit!" responded the livery
man, reassuringly. "The only thing
that might make him shy a little
would be to suddenly come upon
some vehicle being drawn by o horse,
but that isn't at all likely."--Brook-
lyn Eagle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-03-06
CLOSE OF THE SCHLEY CASE.
Rooseyelt's Decision Must he "a Pleas
ing One to CrowniuSbteld,
Hanna and Lemly.

The presidents decision on the APP
neal of Rear Admiral Schley is not
n sunrise. so far as general results
go. 1t was known that the president
had surrounded himself with Schleys
enemies. and held aloof from Schley $
friends.throughout his investigation
of this case: and from an atnos-
phere so tainted as that with which
the president saw fit to surround
himself. the production OF a declslon
NOT adverse to Schley would have
| been a miracle, indeed, says the Al
bany Argus.
What was not expected was that
| the president would out-CroWln-
shield Crowninshield, by attempting
to reduce Rear ADMIRAL Schley to
the position of a somewhat bother
some spectator at the battle of San
tiaco, who did well enough so long
as he kept out of the way of h
fighters.
As for the captains, in the desire
Of most of them to magnify their
own services. and to prove their abll-
itv to fight a battle without a com
mander, they give Il depressing eN-
hibition of ~selfshness, upon which
it is neither pleasant nor profitable
to dwell. They would have done
better to remember tochley's axiom
the guiding principle of the brave
officer they have shown themselves
so ready to help strike down-that
there is glory enough for all
The president expresses the de-
sire that the So-called controversy
should cease. He has prevented it
from ceasing. If by controversy
he means the popular demand hat
Justice shall be dove to a brave and
well-liked naval officer, that will
cease only when justice has been
done-not before. The people looked
to the president for a calm, judi
cious decision, not for the stump
speech of a prosecuting attorney.
They forget that Mr.. Roosevelt is
"strenuous;" quick to make up his
mind, and impatient of c%ontradic-
ton: ierky and impulsive, and sure
he is right, no matter what others
may think. In these well-known
traits of Theodore Roosevelt, which
are the very opposite of calm and
righteousness. il was, perhaps, too
much to expect u radical change,
simply because of an accidental oc-
casion to the presidency-an ac-
cident not likely to repeat itself. But
he ought not to have tried to hide
behind his predecessors coffin.
This decision no doubt pleases
Crowninshield. Hanna and Lemly. AZ
for the people, it merely shows then.
that in order to make the popular
wish effective, and to balk the en-
trenched conspiracy in tn navy de-
partment, a change of administra-
ton is necessary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-03-06

Gov. Taft has been called the
''Mark Tapley of this administra-
ton He is telling a great deal OF
u~nvarnished truth, though, and while
he is faithful to the administration
and assiduous in his work, what he
says is not helpful to the imperial
ists.-Albany Argus.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-03-06
Our Educational Needs
BY HON. ELO FALL,
Michigan State superintendent Public Instruction.

, are on the eve of great and important changes
in our educational methods, especially those
which apply to the education of the pupils in
our rural communities. The farmers boy is
awaking to the thought that, unless he takes ad-
vantage of at least a good high school education,
he will be sadly handicapped in the race of life.
AS a worthy contribution to this idea the
farmers of Michigan last year sent I7,772 OF their
sons and daughters as nonresident pupils to
neighboring high schools. For the privilege OF
crossing the boundary line between their own
district and that of the high school they paid i'll
nonresident tuition fees $S7,S4o. Besides this
amount they paid at least on an average of $50
for each pupil to cover the cost of transporta-
ton, books, and extra clothing, thus making an
extra expenditure aggregating nearly a million
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
srRICKLAND-CHILDREss
A Romantic Wedding Celebrated in
 Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, Jan. 10.-(Special )-Qutte a roma ntic wedding was solemnized last night at the home of MT. ard Mrs Joe Herman in East End the contracting parties being MT. Clayton Strickland and Miss Genie Childress. The ceremony was performed by Rev. John VanLear. Miss Childress has not been well for soms time and was advised by her physician to spend some time in Texas. MT Strick- land for business reasons could not leave at present, and was unwilling for his fiance to leave bearing another name than Mrs. Strickland. So the ceremony was per formed at o'clock and Mrs. Strickland left on the 1:40 Alabama Great South . ern southbound for Comfort, Texas. She waY accompanied by the groom's sister. Miss Belle Strickland. The bride was reared in Tuscaloosa and is the daughter of MT. R. A. Chudress. The groom Is a popular member of the firm of Strick- land Bros machine shop.
 The Board of Mayor and Aldermen held a meeting last night A number of important subjects were discussed but no action was taken. Tte dispensary was thr principal topic. and the question of license was brought before the Board. There being a difference in the general law and in the Tuscaloosa disosnsary law as to the amount of license, the Board acting under the special law. ten dered the amount of one license, $50, for State and County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
INFERRED IN oPELIKA.
Remains of Hugh Smith Who Was
 Killed in Wreck are Buried.


 on.lika. Jan. 10.-(Special.)-The re- mains of Hugh Smith, whose death oc- cured in a wreck on the Norfolk and Western Railroad of Virginia, were in- tered here yesterday. The funeral LOOK place from the residence of MT. G. E. Weber. a brother-inlaw of the deceased, and was largely attended
 MT. J. O. Thompson United states Commissioner who has temporarily had his office in Tuskegee has moved it back here and yesterday tried three casess W. F.. Price charged with illicit distll- ing and Jesse Blossengen for the same offence, were held to bail, while b. M. Langley an illicit distiller was dis- charged pr. J. G. Palmer. mayor, Is quite SICK with pneumonia. Cases in the city court are being tried by Alderman George E' Driver.
 Despite the earnest efforts of Tax Col lector Booker 1t seems that over half of the white voters are going to disfran- chise themselves Newspapers in the county have been urging the voters to pay up, the collector has had standing advertisements. running in all the papers, and yet only 54S white mon out Of 1,16a have paid their poll tax. Three hundred and forty-six negroes in the county have paid their poll tax. whereas there are 1.496 colored voters.
 A teachers institute will be held at the Lee County court house February 7th and Eth of this year. All public school teach CTS in thescounty are required to attend
 MT. Porter Watson. one of the owners of The Opelika Post has withdrawn leaving MT. w. B. Salter. sole. pro. priefers sr-,s,fe--sAr4 %->-gg-s
 Mir w. B. Snodgrass receiver for the stock of MT. J. H. Powell, finds that the goods on hand inventory $6,20O. The liabilities are about $14000.
 Chancery Court which was to convene here December 18th, and which had tc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
STEEL RAILS FROM BELGIUM
will Be Used in Building Stillwell's
 New Road.

Kansas City Jan. 10-A cablegram from London received today from Presi- dent A. E. Stillwell of the Kansas City. Mexican and Orient Railroad, announced that Chief Engineer N. F. Pratt has sailed for home after having arrang ed for the shipment of 600 miles of rails for the Orient line in Mexico, which were bought and paid for by the Mexican sub- sidy. These rails were bought and de- livered at Port Stillwell and Tamrico at about s10 per ton less than the lowest delivered price obtainable from American mills. They will come from Belgium nsnufacturers and the first shipment is now due at Tampico. The first shipment for Port Stillwell Is now en route.
 About one-fifth of the 1,600 miles of tho line has been graded without the issuance as yet of bonds and the officials say, without incurring any indebtedness other than for current expenses. They say that with rails bought and paid for for two-fifths of the total length of the line and the right of way secured for about four-fifths of the distance. they still have available several million dol lars of construction company capital from stock sold by Mir. Stillwell in Lon don. The bridging Is now in for the line between Anthony. Kas., and Fair view. Oklahoma, and grading is progress sing rapidly from Anthony northward toward Harper, Kas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
OIL SAND STRUCK.
Big Producer Expected in Colbert
 Within a Week.

Florence, Jan. 1O.-(SpeciaD-Th Ala ba;na-California Oil Company strucl: Gordon oil sand today at Cherokee. in Colbert County. near here. at depth of so0 feet. The oil brought up by the sand bucket is bright amber and l. the finest quality or Illuminating oil. Drilling has stopped to case the well with an eight-inch pipe. It is believed that big producer will come within a week.
 c. w. Dalrymple of Rhodesville, one of the best known men of the county. l. dead of pneumonia at the age of 6o. Isaac Campbell of the Reserve died of pneu- monia after short ihness. MT. Campbell was 50 years old and leaves largt family. Daniel Belew died at the City Infirmary of pneumonia. He came to the city few days ago a stranger and was taken to the infirmary desperately ill He came down the river in a canoe and was supposed to be a fisherman and
 A meeting of the City Infirmary Board was held at the residence of Mrs. J. O. Ewing. Several vacancies were filled on the board from loss of members by re- movhl The report of the Treasurer showed recent donations amounting to $122.50 for the permanent building fund which will be supplemented by other ent buildings. The infirmary has done a great work the past year and has become a permanent institution. Camp O'Neal, Confederate Veterans are called to meet Saturday morning to transact business and to arrange for the Cross of Honor for members in good standing. The camp will send strong delegation to the reunion in Dallas next summer.
 case of smallpox has developed at the Philadelphia furnace and the patient. a negro furnace hand who recently came here, has been removed to the pest house and completely isolated The City Health Officer has the matter we'll in hand and there is no danger of the spread of the disease.
 A case of scarlet fever has developed in the heart of the city, but has been com pletely isolated and there is no danger from infection or the spread of the dis ease. This is the first case in some weeks but the disease has been here all fall and winter in a mild form.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION.
Annual Meeting to Be Held in
 Talladega Jan. 22 and 23.

TalIadega, Jan. 10. (speciaD = The annual meeting of the Alabama Livestock. Association will be held in this city January p and 3. All interested in farming and livestock are urged to attend. Arrangements have been made with the railroads for one and third fares for the round trip. pr. C. A. cary is President of the association, and E. A. Bishop is Secretary. The following pro- gram has been arranged:
 Address of welcome by Mayor of the city, J. w. Vandiver; annual address by President of the association. Dr. c. A. stock farm. J. F. Duggar: stock growing in Alabama. Hon. R. R. Poole; stock raising necessary to successful farming, J. M. Thorntoq; cooperation among J. M. Falkner; local shipments and rates in Alabama. G. T. McElderry; necessity of improving beef cattle, w. e. Little; how to develop beef herd in Alabama. Clorendon Davis; making hay in Alaba- ma. Dr. c. A. Cary; breeding and de- veloping dairy herd, A. M. Troyer; the benefits of pure bred stock to the intellectual life of the farmer, Hugh Critz; a simple test for the richness of milk, -; the use of cream separators. -; how not to feed stock Joshua Franklin; how can we make the short corn crop go farthest? J. F. Duggar; laying the foundation for bacon. E.. A. Bishop; how best to utilize peanuts in pork production. Sam T. Smith; the stock business in the South. l. c. Wade; poul- try raising on the farm, Loring Brown; handling pure poultry William Ford the common disease of colts and calves. Fred G. Matthews: the Belgian hare Tor profit. J. D. Foster.
 In addition to the above program short talks upon the following subjects, How to Save Manure<on the Farm" How to Care for and Handle Bulls" Feeding and care of Boar" Causes of sterility in Sow and Cow" Ways of Holding Moisture in Dry Seasons" and many others not down will be brought out for discussitNl and an interesting and prof itable meeting is anticipated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
WAR ON JUNGLE TOMS CABIN"
Kentucky Women Demand That
 Opera House Boycott the Play.

Lexington, Ky, Jan. 10.-Lexington Chapter, United Daughters of the Con- federacy, have sent a written petition to Charles H. Scott. manager of the Lexington Opera House. asking that the play Uncle Toms Cabin never be pre- sented again at the opera house here.
 They give reasons that the best citi- zens and old families living about Lex ington were once slave owners as a heritage of not their own choosing: that are not typical of slave life in the South but of isolated cases; the play. and its being advertised with bloodhounds and pictures of an old negro in chains and the slave owner with whip in hand. gives false idea of the history of the times to the children of the city and it's disrespect to Southern gentlemen and good citizens and their own families liv- ing in this part of the country.
 The petition is signed by four of the most prominent wo nen of the chapter and indorsed unanimously by the mem bers It has created a sensation here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
LUNDY-LANEY.
Young Couple Married at Jackson
 Ala, Wednesday Night.

Mobile, Jan 10-(Special) )-Miss Fife Laney was married to J. G. Lundy at Jackson. Ala. Wednesday night by Rev. J. B. Cumming of this city. The cere- mony was at the home of the bride's sister. Mrs. J. F. Murphy, wife of the President of Jackson College. The young couple will reside in Evergreen. Ala.
 Colonel James Wade Cox has been ap- pointed grand marshal of the bi-centen- nial celebration parade, which will take place here on January 9.
 The contract for the building of an en- tirely new plant for the Alabama Iron Works, of this city. has been let to Cook and Laurie. contractors, of Mont gomery. The work of construction will begin in very short time.
 Richard J. Wood and Miss Belle Han- cock. both of Fairhope, Baldwin County, were married in thi, city yesterday by Judge Afford, of the Inferior Criminal Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Will Go Deeper.

Officers of the Birmingham Oil and De- velopment Company, today received in- formation from Bangor. in Blount Coun- ty, in which vicinity the company Is now boring an oil well, that oil was struck at distance of HOO feet. Three barrels of the fluid was taken out. but the fnd not being general the drilling will be con- tinued. The contractors who are doing the drilling are confident thatA oil exists at that point and no effort will be spared in securing the fluid. if possible. Par ties from Pennsylvania are now in the Bangor vicinity and are dickering for the purchase of. a good tract of land for the purpose of boring for oil,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

be adjourned on account of Chancellor Kelly being badly injured in a wreck on the Central of Georgia Railway, will con- vene January 29th.
 Little Joe Douglass. the beautiful B. year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. w. w. Williams had a narrow escape from burning to death a few days ago. Her dress caught fire at the grate but the prompt help extended by her father saved her from a terrible death.
 MT. William Hammers living near Yale in this county met with fatal accident Thursday He was moving the sills from under a house when a chimney fell on him. He was crushed to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11

he barn would have seriously endan, sered' the doctors residence
 The following are the officers of Tal- .adt ga Lodge, No. i3-9, K. of H.. fo: this year: J. IT.. Rogers, F. D.; M. M Frazer. Dictator. J. M. Woods, V. b. J. F. Webb, A. D.; c. A. Jones, Rep. R. S. Sayre, F. R.; w. M. Graham, IT.; J. J. Spetton. Chaplain; Claude M. Blew man, Guide, F. 0. Randall, G.; R. F. Henderson. Sentinel, ana James B. Mo Milan, T. s. Plowman and J. F. Witt Trustees. These officers were installed last night by Grand Dictator J. A. Powe : Mr. Oscar Floyd of Birmingham, As sistana Grand Dictator was present and addressed the lodge In a pleasant ano entertaining manner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
TO BORROW GALLONS
PURPOSE OF SHERIFF MooRE's
 TRIP TO BIRMINGHAM.
He Decided That It Will Be Cheaper to Build One Than to Pay Freight-Hunt for
 Gold.

Birmingham. Jan. 10.-(SpeciaD-Sheri Jack Moore of Walker County called on Sheriff Burgin of this county today Tn reference to borrowing the portable gal lows which do service in this county. On the 7th of February Guy Smith, negro, County, for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Henry Barrentine. which occurred two years ago at Oakman. Sherin Moore thought that he could do better by bor- rowing the portable gallows ih Birming- ham than by building new one, but dis covered that 1t would be quite expepsiye to move the gallows He decided to exect a suitable gallows for this one occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
NEURALGIA

We suggest curing apain in the face by taking Scott's Emulsion into the stomach Usual way of treating neural gia is to rub liniment on the outside. That's only a make shift.
 Scott's Emulsion is nerve food. Scott's Emulsion feeds and strengthens nerves.
 For an obstinate neuralgia for nervousness, for nerve weakness take Scott's Emul- sion. It's nerve food and nerve strength.
 We'll send you little to try, if you like. , SCOTT & BOVINE. <e9 Pearl street. New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Burglars Make a Haul.

Burglars made a raid on the general merchandise store of Chandler and Co. in this city last night by boring a hole ure large enough for a man to get through. A wagon load of stun. consist ing of two cases of shoes, underwear shirts and other things. was carried off This Is the third time this store has been robbed in sixty days and the loss of the concern is not less than q, ,O00 The police are working on the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Railroad Consultation.

Laredo. Tex, Jan. 10.-A Monterey (Mex) special says: It is announced that the consolidation of the Mexican Ma tional and Mexican International Rail roads are to be consummated and both properties placed under one management not later than June of this year The International Railroad Is now controlled by Speyer & Co. of New York. This con- solidation, if accomplished, will probably mean a fight with those in control of the Mexican Central for railroad supremacy in Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Cotton Buyer Kills Drug Clerk.

Oklahoma City, o. T., Jan. 1O.-W. T. Peoples. aged 45 one of the heaviest cot ton buyers in this section of the coun- try, today shot Eugene F. Mclaughlin aged 37, a clerk in drug store. twice through the heart. Peoples refused to make a statement except to say that Mclaughlin had ruined his life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
FIREMEN's GOOD WORK.
Prevented What Might Have Been
 DisastrouS Fire

Talladega. Jan. 1O-(SpeciaD-Today about 1 o'clock fire was discovered in an out house on the premises of Dr. W. G. Harrison on South Street in this city. The fire department made remarkably quick run and extinguished the fire be- fore any serious damage was done. The building on fire was within d short dis tance of Dr. Harr1sons barn which con- tained a large supply of fodder and other eombustibIes. The destgpetion of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
To psxelop Gold Mines.

Rev. w. M. Taylor of Greenville. Tex, was in Birmingham today en route home where he goes to organize company to develop some gold lands on the Coosa River near Childersburg. Rev. MT. Tay- Tor is Methodist minister. He has been near Chiidersburg for several days and has located place where 1t is believed gold abounds. He says that he is con- ident he will be able to secure strong backing and he proposes to return te Alabama in the near future and start the work of hunting for gold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Mad Dog Slain.

Benton. Jan. 10.-(Special.e-Today about II o'clock an alarm of mad dog was heard on the street As the dog passed MT. Hess's store it it Mr. Miller's bird dog and soon he caught one of MT. Les lies geese. By that time there was a good many on the street with winches- tors. shot guns and pistols. as the ca nine was passing the store Of MT. Ro- len. J. N. Canty. who had his gun. step ped to the hack door and killed 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Mrs. Booth Trucker to Speak.

Consul Booth-Tucker. wife of Com maader Tucker and daughter of the Sal- vation Army leader. Booth, will deliver lecture in Birmingham Sunday at the Auditorium. No admission will be charg- cd but silver free offering will he re- ceived at the door. The Salvation Army has had a branch in Birmingham for some years now and the little band Is a progressive, one, giving dinners to the poor and doing other work besides hold ing daily street and hall services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
WANTS A DIVORCE.
Mrs. Fitzsimmons Tired of Bearing Name of "Pugilistic Character"

New York. Jan 10-Mrs. J. c. B. Fitz- simmons has made application in the Brooklyn courts for permission to change her name She gives as her reason that she objects to bearing the same name IS that of a notorious pugilistic charac- ter" Moreover. she says her children were referred t0 g. little Ettz's" which was a source of annoyance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Albany. N. Y. Jan. i0.-The Fisk Ju- bilee Singers of Nashville, Tenn. chanted the Lords Prayer at the opening of the asylum today. The singers were station ed in the ladies' gallery. The chant made a profound impression.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
In the Jefferson Jail.

Pending an appeal to the Supreme Court William Bailey, white. who was convicted in Chiffon County on a charge of murder. has been brought to Bir- mingham and placed in the County jail for safe-keeping. The case will be taken at once to the Supreme Court and 1t may be months before a decision is rendered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
A Cure for Lumbago.

w. c. Williamson of Amherst, Va, says: ''For more than year I suffered from lumbago I finally tried Chamberlain s Pain Balm and 1t gave me entire relief, which all other remedies had faild to do.' Sold by E. G. Fowler, Druggist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
GIVE HER A' CHANCE
County President W.C.T.U., Mrs. IF
 F. Roberts, of Kansas City,
Says to All Sick Women: Give Mrs. Pnkham Chanoe
 IKnow She Can Help You as She Did Me-

world praises reformers their and flames the ears of and the public pcs posey with softly breathed blessing from the lips
 thousands thousands of who have been restored thousands of others wh0e weary aching you quickned and whose pains have taken 8zs&s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-11
Woman Kills Her Husband.

Elberton Ga. Jan. 10.-Lon Colson was shot and instantly killed while asleep in bed last night by Mrs Colson. his wife. Mrs. Colson had heard a noise, and not wishing to disturb her husband, who was i'll, took his pistol and went to invastiglte. On her return the pistol was h so=, way discharged. killing Colson
 
 occidental homicide.