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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
GREAT THINKERS
IN CONVENTION
International Congress of Arts and
Sciences Opens at St. Louis.
FOR INTERCHANGE OFTHOUGHT
Many Prominent Men From Every
Cline are In Attendance--Many
Different Languages are
Spoken.

st. Louis, Sept. 20.-Monday marked
the opening at the Worlds fair of what
is conceded to be the greatest congress
OF learned men that has assembled in
one place at any time since the world
began. This congress is to continue
throughout the week, and on each sue
ceeding day it is expected that addd-
tons will be made to the already long
list of leaders in world thought and
progress who are in the city. Neces-
sarily the congress is international in
membership, and its scope covers every
thing in the great field of arts and SOL
ence
The meeting, Monday, was held at
three O'Clock in the afternoon in Fes-
tival hall, and, while there was not
a large number Of visitors present, the
membership of the congress comforta-
bly, filled the hall. The attendance was
between 1900 and 1900 people, the
greater portion Of the audience being
men. The addresses of the afternoon
were made by delegates from all parts
of the civilized world, and applauded
by representatives of all of the great
Christian nations, Four languages
were spoken in the course of the rem
dition of the programme, and, strange
to say, the one of these which was
least understood was the one which
was received with greatest enthusiasm.
On the platform was a very distin-
guished body Of men. Among them wa
Simon Newcomb, president Of the con-
gress; Sir William Ramsay, Of London;
NJ. CASTOR Darboux, of France; DIR,
Oskar Backlund, of Russia; Prof. Theo-
dore Escherich, of Austria; Sig. Attillo
Brunialti, OF Italy; DR.. William r.
Harper, president of the university OF
Chicago; Arthur T. Hadley, president
of Yale university; Ri, Rev. John l..
Spalding, bishop of Peoria; William 7.
Harris, United States commissioner OF
education, and a number Of others, in
Guiding the following exposition Off
cials: President David R. Francis,
Howard J. Rodgers, director of con
crosses, and Frederick ]. V. Skiff, di-
rector Of the division Of exhibits, to
whom DR.. Harper gave credit in his
international congress OF arts and sci
ences.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
ANNIVERSARY OF ANTIETAM
Veterans Celebrate the Day by Dedi-
eating Monuments to Thirteen
Pennsylvania Regiments,

Sh%arpsburg, Nd, Sept. 1S.-Surviv-
ors of IL Pennsylvania regiments that
fought in the battle of Antietam cele-
brated the forty-second anniversary of
the battle by %dedicating monuments
to the same number of regiments as
memorials to the valor of their com.
rades. Prominent among those WING
participated were Gov. Samuel w.
Pennypacker and Gen. Robert Shaw
Oliver, acting secretary of war. Thou
sands of veterans attended the ex-
ercises.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
THEY ARE NEEDED OVER HERE
Hundreds Of Young Irish Girls Arc
Among the Unusual Influx of
Recent Immigration.

New York, Sept. 1S.-An unusual in
two months is reported by the immi-
grafton authorities. The records show
that in the last eve days nearly
l,500 Irish immigrants have arrived at
Ellis Island Of these nearly seventy
per cent. were girls, and only a small
percentage OF the total was over %
years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
ONE HUNDRED LEFT BEHIND
The Steamship Celtic Left Queenn-
town, Ireland, With 1850
Persons on Board.

Queenstown, Sept. 1S.-The White
Star line steamer Celtic, which sailed
from Queenstown for New York, car
ried $3.50 souls, believed to be the
largest number ever taken in one YES.
sci from a British port. Nine hundred
and fifty of them embarked here, and
about 100 steerage passengers were
left behind on account of lack of &C
,ommodation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
weII-Known Musician Dead.

New York, Sept. 1S.-Oscar w. Web
er, musician, inventor of gas and fur
mace appliances and widely known for
his connection with the German So
cieties and charities of New York, Is
dead at the age of As. He was rated as
one of the best amateur pianists In
America.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
ORDERS SENT TO GOODRICH.
Russian or Japanese Visitors Will
Have to Observe Neutrality Laws.

Russian or Japanese Visitors VIII
Have to Observe Neutrality avs.
Washington, Sept. 1S.-~Instructions
were sent to Rear-Adimral Goodrich,
OF San Francisco, directing him to de-
tach one ship from his squadron when
he leaves for Magdalena bay to hold
the autumn target practice. The YES
sci detached will remain in the vicin-
tty of San Francisco prepared to en-
force neutrality should other Russian
OR Japanese vessels put in at THE Gold
en- Gate. The Wyoming also has been
ordered to remain at Bremerton, in
readiness for the same duty. The de-
partment has no official information
that there are other Russian cruisers
bound for the Pacific coast, but there
is talk to that effect around San Fran
cisco, and it was thought advisable to
be ready for any emergency.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Postponed by Request.

Berlin, Sept. 1.-THE international
wireless telegraphy conference, sum-
moned at the initiative of Germany,
which was to have to met October 4,
has been postponed at the request Of
France and Great Britain, which coun-
tries desire more time to study the
questions involved.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Sioux City, Ia, Sept. 1S.-After
changing the name to the international
Building Trades Council, The National
Building Trades Council adjourned.
The change was made to allow mem
bership to workingmen Of Canada,
Mexico and Central America.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
REACHES SUPREME COURT
Appeal Of .LOrd" Darlington, Con-
victed of Murder, Will He
Heard in January.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Sept. 20.-The
appeal in the case of Lord F. Sey-
mour Darlington, convicted Of the
murder near st. Louis Of James P. Nc
Cam, tho well-known horseman,
reached the supreme court Monday.
The appeal for a new trial will be
heard in January, as the transcript
and other papers reached here too late
to have the hearing at the October
term.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Missouri University Opens.

The sixty-fifth annual opening OF
the University of Missouri took place
in the university auditorium, Presi-
dent R. H. Jesse delivering the formal
address. He predicted an attendance
of 1900 students for the session.
Prof. Wilbur Fiske Starr, head Of the
recently established department of
music. sang several solos.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Depot Agent Robbed.

Two masked men, n white and thu
other a negro, held up Harry Glenn
night agent at the Burlington depot al
Wheeling, at the point of a revolver
and compelled him to deliver the con
tents Of the cash drawer. They Sc.
cured only $3.50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Couple Hurt in Runaway.

While F. S. Mullins and Miss Flora
Cox were returning to Downing from
Memphis, where they attended an old
settlers reunion, their team became
frightened and ran away, upsetting the
buggy and breaking both legs just
above the knee of each Of its occu-
pants.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

A portrait of Thomas Fl. Benton, the
property of the Missouri Historical So
ciety, has been placed in the Missouri
building at the Worlds fair. There
are only three portraits Of Benton in
existence, and they are all the prop.
erty of the Missouri Historical society
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Helena, Ark, Sept. 1S.-Friday, at
Old Town, Is miles below this city,
John Newman, postmaster, was shot
and killed by a houseboatman named
Jack Smith over trouble about the land
ing Of Smiths boat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Too Much Religion.

George w. James,a merchant of Kan"
sas City, became insane over religion,
and, perched in a tree, preached fer
vently to the passers-by. 1t required
several big policemen to take him in
custody.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Ended Life in Destitution.

Charles Waterbury, at one time &
wealthy stove manufacturer of Cleve-
land, o., died in destitute circum-
stances in a hallway in st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Lightning Plays at Marshall.

Lightning struck the courthouse al
Marshall twice within three minutes.
Lightning also killed two horses be-
longing to Jacob Vandyke, and badly
damaged the home Of L. E. Merkins.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
council Rejects the Measure.

The Hague, Sept. 2O.-The municipal
council has rejected the measure pro-
yiding for utilizing part Of The Hague
woods for the Carnegie Palace Of Peace,
The council, however, is willing to pro-
vide another site for the arbitration
headquarters.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Newspaper Changes Hands.

The Wentzville Union, for the past
thirteen years published by ]. W.
Dickey, has been sold to Charles Rich
ards for $1,000. The publication will
continue to be Independent in politics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
SHELTERS Close Down.

The Rich Hill zinc smelters have
closed down Indefinitely, throwing 100
men out of employment. The man
agement gives as the reason the high
price of ore and the shortage of men.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Gates for Grade CROSSINGS,

Chicago, Sept. 1S.-Within 60 DAYS
every steam railroad company main
tanning tracks crossed at grade by
street car lines must protect its cross
ings with gates, or require its trains ia
come to a dead stop at each interseo.
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Pine Bluff, Ark, Sept. 1S.--Five
hundred cotton boil bouquets to adver-
tise this section of Arkansas will be
sent to st. Louis fair for distribution
among northern and foreign visitors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 1S.--A mys-
terious black weevil, which bores into
the blooms and young bolls Of cotton,
has appeared near Leeds, in this coun-
try, and farmers believe the pest IL tho
Mexican boil weevil.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
The Weather.

Although rather cool, the weather
during the past week has been almost
ideal for maturing crops and all farm
work. There is ample moisture in the
soil for all purposes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Eureka, ILL.,, Sept. ia district sol
d1ers' union has been formed by the g.
a. r. posts Of the towns OF this vicini-
ty. The object Is to preserve the arch
ives Of all the posts, and form a union
having headquarters at Eureka.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
senator Berry seeks Re-EIectio

Little Rock, Ark, Sept. 1S.-While In
Little Rock, en- route TO his home al
Bentonyiile, Senator James H. Berry
stated that he would certainly be !
candidate for reelection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Frank M. Chapman, mayor Of Louis
lana, died of heart failure, aged 46.
Before becoming the towns chief OK.
ecutive Mr.. Chapman served ten
years in the city council.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22
Jury Fails to Agree.

In the case Of the state VS.. r. G..
Hearrei, charged with the murder Of
John Culkin, at Neosho, the jury
could not agree and was discharged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Queen Helena Of Italy was safely
delivered of a son, on the 18th, at the
royal palace at Racconigi. Both moth
er and child are doing well.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

This immense Pullman car works at
Pullman, H., were shut down, on the
18th, and practically every n of the
company's 1000 employees are idle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Ammunition is said to De failing al
Port Arthur, and interest in the fate OF
the fortress again becomes keen at the
Russian capital as well as at Toxic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Secretary Stevens Of the Worlds
fair estimates the total st. Louis day
attendance, on September Is. at 404,
a50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Gov. Dockery of Missouri has is
sued a proclamation making October
II, Missouri day at the Worlds fair in
St. Louis, a legal holiday throughout
the state,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Gov. Ferguson of Oklahoma has IS
sued a proclamation offering $3.50 re.
ward for the arrest of William Carton,
who is charged with killing Virgil
Funkhouser and Bud Craig in Wood.
ward county.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The attendance at the Worlds fair
for the week ended the 10th. was S14,-
954, making the attendance to date g.
1874, $50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Probabilities are that the Russian
cruiser Lena, now at San Francisco,
will be permitted to disarm, with the
full consent of all parties, and remain
until the end of the war.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The Lena incident at San Francisco
was settled, on the 18th, by an order
directing that the Russian vessel
shall be disarmed and remain in the
custody of the United States until the
close of the war.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

kilograms published in the newspa'
pers of Paraguay that there
has been a break in the peace nego-
tiations between the Paraguayan gov
eminent and the insurgents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The Breakers hotel, at Long Beach,
Wash, one of the finest summer hotels
on the north Pacific coast, vas de-
stroyed by fire on the 18th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Three men answering the description
Of the Canadian Pacific train robbers,
were arrested at Wooley, Wash, on
the 10th. The men will be held until
officers of the search party arrive.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The fifth annual convention Of the
grand aerie of the Benevolent Order OF
Eagles, In session at Baltimore, Md,
adjourned, on the 18th, to meet in
Denver in August, 1905,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

W. H. Harroun, the St. Joseph grain
man, held a conference with his cred
itors, on the 10th, and submitted a
proposition, which it is thought will be
accepted if the grain merchant re-
tains his liberty.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Two men were killed and several
passengers were injured, on the 18th,
by a collision netweeE Southern Pacific.
passenger trains at Lawton, seven miles
west of Reno. New.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Mexico capitalists are organizing a
bank to be established at Bell Fower.
w. W. Pollock and J. G. Mundy are at
the head Of the movement.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Anti-Jewish disturbances occurred,
on the 18th, at the frontier town Of
Sosnowice, Russian Poland, on the oc-
cas!on of the celebration of the Jewish
New Year. Boys stoned the celebra-
tionists and injured a child.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The republicans carried the state OF
Maine in the binennial election, on the
18th, returns indicating a plurality of
about 1000 for William Cobb, the re-
publican candidate for governor, com
pared with 1884 for Hill, the party
candidate, four years ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Divers have examined the hull OF
the steamer City of Topeka, which
sank at her dock in Seattle, Wash, on
the 18th, anG found a headlight in the
gloryhole open, officials of the ship
say this caused the vessel to sink.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Official announcement to the Amer
lean government of the birth of a son
to uhe king of Italy, at Turin, came to
the state department, on the 10th, in
a cablegram from Pierto Cuneo, Amer
lean consul at Turin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

Twenty persons were precipitated
into Lake st. Croix, at Stiilwell,
Mimi, on the 18th, by a span of the
bridge giving way under a crowd
which gathered to witness a fire ON
the bridge. Two persons are known to
have been drowned and nearly a score
injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The Natoma vineyard winery, Is
miles northwest of Sacramento, Cal,
on the American river, together with
the %fermenting plant and distillery.
were burned to the ground on the 18th.
The Natoma winery was one of the
largest in the state, and the loss prob.
ably will reach 5000, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The Mexican state department has
notified the United States district at
torney at FL Paso that the court or
der ~extraditing Vance Fulkerson has
been approved. Fulkerson, while in
spector and appraiser in the United
States customs service at Ell Paso,
Tex, embezzled government funds, it
Is alleged.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

. w 4 aha - ~ Aibiioy 4 v
the head Of the movement.
Injuries Proved Fatal.
B. D. Higgins, who was struck by a
Rock Island train, died in the Univer-
sity hospital in Kansas City. A widow
and three children survive.
Ozark Street Fair.
The th%ree-days' street fair at Ozark
was a success, over five thousand per-
sons attending. Prominent men made
interesting speeches.
Pnralytic Farmer Kills Himself.
III. e. Monher: aged SO, . wealthy
farmer near Nevada, drowned himself
in a pond. He was partially paralyzed,
and brooded over 1t.
Mexico Pastor Resigns.
Rev. w. II. Hook, Of Mexico, has re.
signed his passionate Of a circuit OF
Christian churches, and will 60 TO Cal.
Mornia for his health.
Missouri National Guard.
The Missouri national guard viii
camp on the Worlds fair grounds o.
tnaer 5-13, inclusive.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-09-22

The Japanese consul at San Fran
cisco, on the 18th, lodged q formal pro-
test against allowing the Russian
armed transport Lena to remain In
port longer than "a hours. The mat
ter was referred to the authorities at
Washington. Rear-Admiral Goodrich,
in command Of the Pacific station, was
inst, icted to ascertain the Intentions
Of the Lena's commander.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-07
N0RTHF0RD.

May s.-Arbor and Bird day Is being joyously observed by the public schools.
 George Ives and family have removed to this place from wallingford. Mir. Ives will have charge of the farm of his father, Henderson Ives.
 The Congregational society has elect ed the following officers for the ensuing year: Clerk. B. J. Maltby; treasurer. Ic. H. Manson: committee D. NJ. Foote. John Wood. E. A. Buell..
 Elbridge H. Maltby, who died in New Haven, was buried in the cemetery here last Wednesday.
 Mrs. Katherine BlakesIee of North Haven, together with her two children, have been the guests Of Mir. and Mrs. George H. Bronson.
 A pleasing cantata entitled, "A Day In | the Woods" was presented in Assoeia- tion hall Tuesday night under the man. agement Of Guy P. Duffield. The dra- matis personae embraced nearly all of the children of the place, without re- gard to creed. Mrs. Lee E. Revere was the accompanst. while Mrs. J, D. $. Pardee and Mrs. L. H. Williams render i ed such assistance to the manager as to secure the great success of the enter tainment and reflect we'll deserved cred lit upon themselves. The youthful par lticipants acquitted themselves, one and all in a highly reditable manner. The deineators of the principal parts were we'll chosen for their special aptitude, and included Miss Freda Linde, as Queen Of the May who led her CO., horts with true queenly grace, but was somewhat too statuesque; Miss Ethel Wellnlan, as "Grandmother," called to mind realities which can never be for gotten; Miss Gertrude Ferguson's pa Ithetie and clear voice was deeply af- Ifecting; Miss Emily Dickens, who sang
 a lullaby as she watched over the wear: lied and sleeping innoeents, exhibited
 a fullness and richness of voice whicf
 promises much for her future prospects
 Miss Grace Revere. the ever popular
 favorite, as the Gypsy Girl.' prettils
 attired, and handling her tamborin'
 with charming grace, captivated ths
 audience, as she always does, and Mas ter Wilfred Erwin, in his various roles showed that he had graduated from thu rank of a juvenile extraordinaire" t that of veritabe young histrienic wal
 horse. A social followed the stage per
 formance, the Marks orchestra furnish ing the music and the occasion was al 4t. 1A[x&y E.1a ns. f7 iIightful one of the season.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-07

offertory-.Ro of Ages ......-. Buck Organ postlude in E flat ...........M Mily
 Evening
 Organ prelude--Idylle'' ,.--.Hammerei Anthen-..Fear Not, Q IsraeP'
 -................... ..--.- ---..spleker ofertory-"Art Thou Weary" ....-.-
 .........+..--.--- Hosmer Anthen-sEver Me ....W Warren Organ -Andaute in F.Gounod
 At the Grand avenue Baptist church tomorrow the pastor. Rev. F. w. Stone will speak in the morning on ..The Changing and Unehanging." In the evening Rev. Mr. Goggs of Assam, missionary of American Baptist Foreign Missionary society, will speak on his work
 Some O. the residents of the Twelfth ward are opposed to Lighthouse Point being taken over by the city just at present. They fear that if the light house property is purchased, the pro- posed artificial lake on Mill river mead ows at the foot of East rock will never be realized. It seems, however, to many others that New Haven needs public breathing place on the shore, and whatever is the outcome of the artifi- eial lake project, the lighthouse prop erty should be carefully considered. , Mrs. Isaiah W. Sheath of Perkins street has returned from Boston, where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Marie Mark. Mrs. Sneath's mother leame with her to spend a few days here.
 The Twentieth Century Homing cluE 1 held its first fly of the season from the training station at stratford yesterday. This fly is merely for the purpose of l getting the birds in condition for the 100 mile contest on Decoration day. The birds will be given longer fly in few l days.
 Services in the Grand avenue Congre- gationaI church tomorrow will be as follows: 10;3O a. m, preaching by the pastor. Dr. Sheath, theme. Secret Things and Revealed;" F m, Sunday school: 6:15 D. m, Y. P. $. c. E., sub ject, Crowns Trodden Under Foot; 7:S0, evening worship. address by the pastor to young men, subject Leaving and Following" Friday evening at 7:30 general prayer meeting, topic
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-05-07
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