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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-04-14

"These d~eceitful women are SO ridicu-
lous," said Miss Passay. AS for me, I
was never afraid to tell what my age
was "No woman" replied Miss Wise,
SIS ever afraid to tell what her age was"
Philadelphia Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-04-14
ENTRUSTED TO THE FRENCH.
Russian Interests in Korea in
French Diplomatic Hands.

st. Petersburg, April 9.-It is Off
cially announced that in consequence
of the departure of Russian represent
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-04-14

Idleness is the burial Of a living man.
Jeremy Taylor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-04-14
Rotanic Hood Balm B.B.B.l is

Botanic Blood Balm [B.B.B.l is
Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested for 90
years. Composed of Pure Botanic Ingredients.
Strengthens Weak Kidneys and Stomaehs. cures
Dyspepsia. Sold by all Druggists. ST. Per Large
Bottle with complete direction for home cure. Sample
Sent Free by writing Blood Balm Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
Describe your trouble, and special free medical advice,
to suit your case, will be sent in sealed letter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-04-14
BARRED WIRE AT PORT ARTHUR
Russian Adopts Strenuous Measures
to Keep Out the Japs.


Toxic, April 9.-Surprise is expressed
here that nothing is done to harrass
the landing of the Japanese, the south
ern bank of the river being within
range of a Russian artillery fire from
Antung. The doubt increases that the
Japanese intend to advance from the
Yalu, the movements there being re-
garded as a subterfuge to distract at
tention from more important move
ments elsewhere. 1t is still strongly
believed that the chief attack will be
in the neighborhood of Port Arthur.
According to the New Chwang CORE
spondent of the Chronicle, a demon
stration by the Japanese fleet, either at
Port Arthur or New Chwang, is ex.
pected on Sunday.
The Toxic correspondent of the
Chronicle says that the Russians have
dug a moat four miles long north of
Port Arthur, containing barbed-wire
entanglements concealed in mud.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-04-14

ilization of the naval reserves of the
Sebastopol division. Half Of them are
to be sent to the far east, and the 9TH
ers are to remain in the Black sea
Admiral Stark, lately in naval com.
mand at Port Arthur, arrived in st
Petersburg Thursday morning, ant
will be received by the czar in a few
days.
A telegram from Port Arthur says
that an attack is expected at any time,
as the enemy's ships have appeared in
the vicinity.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
"CauEht a Tartar. With a Pistol.

NEW YORK, April 30.-It is said that Mrs. Margaret Louise McLaugh- lin, after receiving word over the tele- phone from her husband stating that he would be home in the afternoon to kill her, obtained pearl handled re- volver placed it inside the bosom of her dress and sat down to await the arrival of her husband, who had left his home about two months ago. ''I have come here to end 1t all,' Nc Laughlin said as he came in, "and no better time or place could be selected" :" Miss Johnson, maidseryant, had started downstairs when pistol shot sounded. and Mclaughlin dashed out the front door Mrs Mclaughlin fol- lowed, pistol in hand, and as her hus- band cleared the first two or khree steps she fired, it was supposed by peo- pie on the street, at the fleeing man. Mrs Mclaughlin contends she fired in the air to attract the police. At all events, she never touched him.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
No Flood at st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, April 3O.-Belief that all danger from high water has now passed was expressed by Mayor Cook of East St Louis and Mayor Budd of Granite City. The gradual rise of the Mississippi is expected to end soon and, if a crest no higher than the pre- dicted stage of thirty four feet is reach ed. the damage will be comparatively small, it Is stated. The Mississippi at Hannibal is stationary and thousands of acres of bottom lands are covered. At Alton the water is at standstill and the few who needed aid have been cared for.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Closing prices
New York Markets.

FLouR-54AAbout steady; Minnesota pat- winter extras, $33504; winter patents. $6.1
 WHEAT-Fair, fair demand; contract grade, April $103Q1 .031a
 CORN-Firm: good demand; April. 62Q
 SUFFER Firm good demand; extra western, creamery. 25o.; extra nearby
 EGGS Firmer; fresh. nearby. 1771c. at southwestern. 179ac. at mark; fresh south ern, lie. at mark.
 CHEESE Quiet; New York full creams; ms; ereams enaGs tq far fansy to good s New York full .HAY--Steady; shipping, 6617Oc; good to
 HoPs-steady: state, common to choice. cific coast, isos 240SOc.; 1902, SsG2sc.; olds.
 PoRK-Dull; family s14.5o; short clear. $13.50@15; mess, $13. 75014.25
 o1s Tsa8d 5 asE FlGTds atsss G anS western, sacks, $3.40Qs.5o; Jersey sweets. @ @.tcsiAsB.A1GesEgsg- esgg Dull; Southern, per Dbl.
 LIVE r PoULTRY-Quiet and easier; fowls, 131ac.; old roosters, 91s@1oc.; spring cGksas bREssI sI94eei 4peoiTk4FrS deTss5 FgrSe good de- mana: fowls, choice, fresh killed, 74c.; de-, fair to good, 13D1s4bc.; old roosters. 10c:; nearby chickens, choice, fresh killed, 1e@ 17c western |, do, D. S faneyi ax dSe; cn0ice' ls0
 DRESSED MEATS-Beef slow at 65z9 SEC. per pound for common to choice na- tive sides; city dressed veals at 60S11c.: at sc; mutton slow at S@loc per pound; lambs at 11@12c.; city dressed spring lambs at $S46;6o per carcass; country dressed at $25006.50 country dressed hogs steady at 507Ac per pound for heavy to light weights.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
shot Ills Mother For a Burglar.

BRUNSON, s. C., April 30. Mistak- ing her for a burglar, Capers Folk shot and probably fatally wounded his mother at 1 o'clock in the morning at their home here. Folk had retired about midnight. Hearing a noise, he reached for his pistol, opened the door of his room and, seeing some one standing at the front door lingering the latch, fired. Instantly his mother, Mrs Henrietta Folk, spoke, and he re- alized he had shot his mother. Sur geons have not been able to locate the bullet MT. Folk is a young man of high responsibility.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
wou1d stop Poolroom Gambling.

NEW YORK, April 30. Police Com missioner McAdoo declares that if he had the power to cut the Western Un- ion wires leading into the poolrooms he could close that gambling industry in New York. Tn a statement he invites directors of the telegraph company, naming Morris K. Jesup, Russell Sage and Jacob H. Schiff, to accompany him to ladies poolroom," where good women ''come in contact with women of disreputable character" He de clares that because of the wires run to poolrooms and the information of races given over them "the wives, daughters and sisters of workers daily complain that hard earned money is frittered away in gambling"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
PLUNCER COT AWAY
Dr. w. E. Woodend, Wall Street Operator, Missing.
WARRANT FOR ARREST CAME TOO LATE
Fled From New York Owing Half . MiIlfon-Cut Great Dash In So- ciety With Prize Horses
 and AutOmobiIes.

NEW YORK, April 3O.-Dr. William E. Woodend, broker, whip, horseman and social leader, is gone He is in hiding, fugitive from justice. The police are in absolute ignorance of his whereabout, but it is strongly suspect. ed he Is safe in Canada
 He leaves behind him possibly halt a million dollars of debts, two peti- tions in involuntary bankruptcy, a re ceiver in charge of his palatial offices contending with a sheriff's officer for the goods and chattels left behind and mortgage upon the mansion which belongs to Mrs. Woodend
 He leaves also several hundred mis- guided customers, who lose from few hundreds to many thousands each, and two criminal charges involving the al legged larceny ofs$10,00O.
 Mrs. Woodend remains behind at the town house, while detectives are be- lieved to be speeding to Canada after her husband
 Dr. Woodend did not wait for the besieging force that surrounded his residence. 58 West Seventy first street, keeping vigil all night. He disappear ed early the previous morning. When Edward H. Goodwin the angry Peters burg (Va.) creditor of the horseman- financier, appeared at the Woodend mansion. backed up by Assistant Dis trict Attorney Krotel and half dozen detectives, they were told that they might not enter, as the doctor was very i'll.
 While W. E. Woodend & Co.'s lia- bilities will amount to at least half million dollars, 1t is expected that there will be no assets.
 Although Dr. Woodend's concern has been bankrupt for three weeks, money had been received from customers up to the close of business hours.
 Dr. Woodend lived in magnificent residence at 58 West Seventy first street, where he was said to be i'll. When the police searched the house, Mrs. Woodend was there. but her hus- band could not be found
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
PEACE IN THE CABBAGE PATCH.
SMrs. Wiggs" Now Hopes to Spend
 Her old Age UntrOubIed.

"Mrs. WiEgs" Now Hopes to Spend
 Her old Age UntrOubIed.
 LOUISVILLE, Ky, April 30.-The female apostle of sunshine, "Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," who in private life answers to the name of Mrs. Mary Bass, was acquitted by Judge McCann in the police court, where she made her appearance to an swer the charge of throwing the con- tents of slop jar on Mrs. Emily Smith, also of Louisville.
 Mrs. Smith claimed that her dress was ruined, her pride shattered and that her philanthropic impulses re- cefved shock. Tn dismissing Mrs. Bass the court said in brief:
 This prosecuting witness came to Mrs. Bass house without invitation. The defendant has been brought into great notoriety as the result of liter ary production and as result has been terribly annoyed. Her home has been invaded and the peace and quiet of life continually disturbed. l think that she has had great provocation. and I think I ought to dismiss her of NAA@ ~AAAA GC OA GC1iCA dA PAAACAPkCSs
 Mrs Bass testimony was given in her characteristic manner. She said:
 For many months, even years, I've been continually interrupted. Hobo after hobo comes to my house. order 'em down and away from my place whenever I see lem. They come by droves, walk around the yard, open the doors. When they rouse me and I come to the door to see what they want, I look upon not single face I know. There they stand and look at each other in a foolish way. After awhile one will say:
 Well, we read the book
 "'Well,' will say, then if that's all you can git and make them git''
 As she left the courtroom Mrs Wiggs said:
 Now maybe I'll be able to spend my old age in peace and maybe my trees I'll grow out where all them me morals (souvenirsl has been pulled of, and maybe my yard won't be full of strange people every Sunday, and can move downstairs, where I used to live.''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
crotrrcuk n TotaI wreck.

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J., April 30. The stranded sugar steamer Craigneuk is in sad plight. With the pounding she got from the heavy seas during the day and night she has been rendered almost helpless. Captain Adams, as- sistant lighthouse keeper, gave it as his opinion that the steamer will prob ably prove total loss, as she is now imbedded in the sand to such depth that the wrecking tugs can make but little change in her position.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
 OUTRAGE AT WHEELING.
Nun of St. Joseph Burned by Tram1
 With CarboIfc Acid.


 Nun of St. Joseph Burned by Tramp
 With CarboIfc Acid.
 WHEELING. W. Va. April 30. Sis ter Mary Alma of the Community of St Joseph, who was assaulted by three burly negroes at the Catholic orphan age in Elm Grove last September. re- ceiyed the contents of large bottle of carbolic acid thrown by tramp here and is in a serious condition at St. Jo- seph's convent.
 The tramp rapped at the door of the convent and asked for money. Sister Alma said she could not give money. but if he wanted anything to eat it would be given him. He returned a little later and when the sister open ed the door dashed the bottle in her face. The attending physician thinks her sight will be saved, but her pros tration may result fatally.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
TRADE CONDITIONS.
R. c. Dun SS Go. Report Business
 Moving Slowly

R. c. Dun & Co. Report Business
 Moving Slowly
 NEW YORK, April 30.--R. G. Dun &5 Co.'S weekly review of trade says:
 Business continues to move in most conservative channels, purchases being restricted to immediate requirements, and weather conditions dominating the situation to an unusual extent. At many points there has been little spring trade and the transition from winter to summer will be accomplished with scarcely any intermediate season. Con- sidering this adverse factor, the cur rent volume of business is remarkably satisfactory. Building operations are also deferred to a late date, as shown by thorough resume of this industry in dispatches from branch offices of R. C.. Dun & Coat leading cities.
 Foreign commerce returns at this port on merchandise account made a better international balance than the same week last year, exports increas- ing $746.763, while imports decreased S2,001, ,274. Security trading was even less active than in the corresponding week of 1903, which partly accounts for the loss of 22.2 per cent in bank exchanges at New York, while at other leading cities the decrease was only 2.4 per cent.
 Liabilities of commercial failures thus far reported for April aggregated $10,601 .930, Of which $3,9S0645 were in manufacturing, $4,T7S,722 in trading and 1,S42, ,563 in other commercial lines. Failures this week numbered POP in the United States against POS last year and Is in Canada compared with l3 year ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
,GricYc, BiSSct & Holland 5S and 40 Bank St. Telephone 222
 We Give Red Star Trading Stmps
Special Attractions On Sale At c O'clock T0-Night.

CREAM DOMET FLANNEL. Good quality, 4Ac yard WOMEN's BLACK COTTON HOSE. Full fashioned, embroidered ankle. 5Oc quality, tonight 29c par WO4IEN'S 5Oc FANCY HOSE. Tn the new Oxford grays, with black polka spots, full fashioned. tonight 29c pair WOMEN'S MUSLIN SKIRTS. Deep founce, trimmed with inser- ton and lace, regular price $1 AZ, tonight $125 each WOMEN'S 2-CLASP KID GLOVES. White and new shades of gray and modes, regular price 75c, tonight
 59c pair WOMEN's SCRIM COLLAR AND
 CUFF SETS. Tn Persian effects, regular price 49c. tonight 29c set STAMPED COLLAR AND CUFF
 SETS.
 Regular price 25c, tonight 19c set
 PERFUME. Jockey Club and Lily of the Val ley odors, regular 25c, tonight
 19c oz WOMEN'S WHITE WAISTS. Made from dotted silk null, pleated yoke. regular price $2.50, to- night $l.So
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Grieve, Bisset & Holland.

chase exposition was open to the world
 The picture which has spread itself out here before and around the Plaza of St. Louis is wonderfully beautiful. Thousands of banners and streamers were furled on the tops of the struc- lures, the cascade had no sheen of wa ter, the gondolas were still, the foun- tains silent and all the wheels motion less. But when President Rooseyelt's electric touch came from the White House everything fairly leaped into life.
 It was a gorgeous awakening, second only in brilliance to the illumination at night, when 100000 electric bulbs glow from the principal lines of every build ing and the waters from the cascade throw out green, yellow and purple hues in turn.
 The most picturesque feature of the day from an anthr0pologfcal viewpoint was the grand parade of the denizens of the Pike. 1t was not column of freaks, but of typical representatives of the islands and faraway nations of the world, every costume and every act truthfully refecting the life and habits of the people represented.
 Outwardly the exposition is perfect picture of art and landscape beauty. Inside the buildings the aspect of things is not so satisfactory, but that is the fault of the exhibitors rather than of St Louis. The Japanese exhib- it is more nearly complete than that of any other foreign nation. France is far behind. and Germany is not much bet ter, but two weeks will see wonder full change in the. matter of prepara- tion.
 The government building and the United States fisheries exhibit are com plete in every particular.
 During the day the United States gunboat Nashville and the torpedo boat destroyer Lawrence, which will represent the navy at the fair. arrived Tn St Louis harbor. AS the ships came into the harbor they were greeted by a chorus of whistles and shouts of wel> come from crowds on excursion steam. CTS.
 Enormous crowds attended the open ing of the exposition, excursion trains coming in by the score. The day was officially declared legal holiday by Mayor Wells. Among the distinguished visitors to arrive were Secretary of War William H. Taft. who represents the president, and General A. R. Chaf fee
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Notice to Contractors.
STORM WATER CoNDUITs.

Sealed proposals for the construc- tion of storm water conduits in West Main street, from Highland avenue to Grandview street, will be received by the Board of Public Works. of the City of Waterbury until 7:3O p. m., May 3, 1904 at which time they will be publicly opened and read.
 A certified check for $15O made pay able to the order of the Comptroller of the City of Waterbury must accom- pany each proposal as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into contract according to the terms of the proposal.
 The right is reserved to reject any or all bids.
 Full information may be obtained at the office of the Board of Engineer ing, No. 9 Leavenworth street.
 By order of the Board.
 R. A. CAIRNS, City Engineer.
 April 13, 1904. 4-13-23-3O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
GENTLE SPRING.

Before, you would like to buy. Now, you should. Soon. you must.
 We are bed founders All our lives we have worked at the making of beds. It's business of itself The making is an art, the selling not so inn portant, but essential still
 We make Mattresses of every con ceivable material now in popular use. We buy large and sell correspondingly small. Just in price, you know. Will you please examine our stock before you compromise yourself? We beat them all in prices.
 We also have all the best makes of Springs.
 Boston Mattress Go.
 25o-272 EAST MAIN ST.
 Telephone 1855
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30

s MEMS 25c HOSE SUPPORTERS. Tonight 127ac pair MEMS ALL LINEN H. s. HAND
 KERCHIEFS. Seconds of 19c quality, tonight
 He each MEMS soc ''GIANT'' SHIRTS. New spring styles, tonight 34c each SPECIAL SALE OF MEMS soc
 HALF HOSE. Beautiful styles and excellent quail ity, sale price 27c pair A LOT or 121ac GINGHAMS. Such as fine zephyrs and Bates Seersuckers, tonight 9hc yard FANCY SILK MULES. For evening dresses or fancy waists, regular price 49c, tonight
 25e yard FANCY CHECKED sUITINGs. 64 inches wide, in blue, black and brown, regular price $1 a yard, tonight 79c yard FANCY GRANITE CLOTHS AND
 NOVELTY CLOTHS Tor shirt waist suits, regular price 50c, tonight 39c yard LARGE HEAVY HEMMED TOW An extra good value at 10c. to- night S1ac each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Cocaine Users in India.

The natives of India are becoming so much addicted to the use of cocaine that the British authorities are taking measures to restrict the distribution Of the drug. The Hindoos chew it in q leaf, mixed with areca nuts and vari- ous aromatics. Within 8 few weeks $50,000 worth of cocaine was shipped from London to Calcutta.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30

PRESIDENT DAVID R. FRANCIS. gone, the day of fulfllment is here. and never has any city put forth greater effort to keep the spirit and letter of her pledge than has St. Louis.
 Early in the morning all the high nignitaries of the exposition met at the Administrative building and, headed by bands, marched to the Plaza of St. Louis, in the center of the exposition grounds. Representative of foreign governments met at the Hall of Con- gresses at the same time, and their parade to the plaza was timed so as to arrive at the same moment the exposi- lion officials marched in from the op- posite direction. At the same time rep Fesentatives of state and territorial governments entered the plaza from a third avenue. having previously form ed at the United States building.
 After the gathering had been formal ly called to order by President D. R. Francis Rev. Frank Gunsau1us of Chi rago delivered the invocation. At the conclusion of the prayer Director of Works Isaac S. Taylor delivered the keys of the buildings to President Francis, who in turn transferred the buildings to Frederick J. V. Skiff, the director of exhibits. The chorus Hymn of the West" the words by Edmund Clarence Stedman and music by John Knowles Paine, was sung and Addresses made by the following gen lIemen: Mayor Wells of St. Louis, Hon. Thomas T. Garter, president of the na- honaI commission; Senator Henry E. Burnl1am of New Hampshire in behalf lf the United States senate, Congress nan James A. Tawney of Minnesota lor the national house of representa- lives, Commissioner General Albino R.
 Euneo of Mexico in behalf of the for ign commissioners and E. H. Harri- nan of New York for the exhibitors
 The last speech of the day was by Sec etary of War William H. Taft, and at Is conclusion the signal was given to President Roosevelt in the White House, the golden key was pressed by Jim, and cascades sent down their loods, thousands of banners were un- nrled, and the great Louisiana Fur
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
GREAT IS ST. LOUIS.
Louisiana Purchase Exposi-
 tion Opens It's Doors.
ALL NATIONS OF THE WORLD LOOK ON
EnormOus Crowds View Impressive Opening Ceremonies--Great Men From AIg over the Union
 Are Heard.

S--,. LOUIS, April 30.-St. Louis to- day meets the greatest day in her his tory. The great Louisiana Purchase ex- position, upon which the city has law ished millions of money, to which her people have devoted years of their
 best endeavor and for which they have 'labored with infinite patience and per
 Eistence, has been thrown open for the
 Inspection of the whole world. The time for promises and pledges has
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
An Observation.

''It is more blessed to give than to re- ceive,' said the benevolent man.
 Mother and the girls will be glad to know that" answered MT. Cumrox. t'They found out early in the campaign that 1t is heap easier to give parties than 1t is to receive invitations. Wash ington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
American vIo1inist In London.

LONDON, April 30.-Miss Leonora Jackson, the American violinist, made successful reappearance in London after spending three years under the tuition of Sevcik, who was the teacher of Jan Kubelik, the Bohemian violin
 so%
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Live Stock Markets.

CATTLE Supply light; market steady; choice, s5s5@s.se; Prtmmse, sS@b.8; fair. 70
 Receipts, Is double decks; mar ket slow; prime heavy. mediums and s .05@5. 10; pigs, s4. e0G5; roughs, $364.5o.
 SHEEP AND LAMBS-supply light; market steady; prime wethers, S6D6 10; common skeep,' $250@3.5e; choice lambs, s5.S5@6.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Run Down ]?
Did Winter Tax Your Strength ?

Linonine never fails to restore health, flesh and energy. It is an inn proved emulsion from the formula of the famous Dr Thompson, specialist, of Roosevelt hospital, New York.
 At all drug stores 25c. soc. $1.
 2-9-16-23-3O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
New Bridge at Havre de Grace.

WASHINGTON, April 30 Acting Secretary of War Oliver has approved the plans of the Pennsylvania Railroad company for a new bridge across the Susquehanna river at Havre de Grace, A6d.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-04-30
Briti.h Ambassador at Antietam.

WASHINGTON, April 30.-Sir Nor timer Durand, the British ambassador, and Lieutenant Colonel H. J. Foster, R. E.. military attache, have visited the battlefield of Antietam, Maryland, in company with General Davis, Judge advocate general.