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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Albert Alonzo Ames, former mayor
of Minneapolis, Mimi, on the 9TH, was
found guilty of accepting a bride Of
5000 while chief executive of that
citv
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Secretary of War Root, on the Sth,
accepted the resignation of First Lieu
tenant Charles P. Faulkner, of the
Eighth infantry, indorsing his action
'for the good of the service" Faulk-
ner was charged with m~isappropriat-
ing funds.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
Challenger Beat Shamrock I.

London, May 10.-The challenger
beat the Shamrock I. by IA minutes
6 seconds over about Is miles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Col Martin Ericsson, worth several
million dollars and well known
throughout the southwest, has been
captured by the Yaqui Indians of So
nora, Mexico, and held for $500, 900
ransom,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
Threw Hot Grease and Got a Bullet,

Barney Barnett, a cook in an eat
ing house, in st. Louis, was shot and
killed, presumably by a man in
whose face he threw a skillet-full of
hot grease.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

A witness in the ayslum investiga-
ton at Topeka, Kas., on the 7th'
swore that all patients were beaten
into a state of docility upon entering
the ASYLUM.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
The Damage Was Extensive.

The full extent of the damage done
by the frost of the LIST can not yet
be ascertained. In the southern
counties considerable corn was up,
and much of it was killed to ths
ground; potatoes, beans, and all 9th.
re tender vegetables were killed;
grapes were generally killed, and in
most sections strawberries were e
tirely killed or very greatly damaged
Reports regarding the damage to az.
pies, peaches and other tree fruits are
very conflicting, but it is generally
believed that they have suffered Sc.
verely, and many correspondents re.
port them entirely killed. Wheat and
oats were not injured by the frost.
but the growth of oats is being great.
ly retarded by the low temperature.
from Weather and Drop Bulletin,
May S.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Father Ferdinand Walser, arrested,
on the I'd, in connection with the
murder of Agatha Reichlin, was re-
leased from custody in Lorain, o., ON
the 5th.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Senator W. A. Clark. of Montana.
on the 18th, paid 100000 for the
Gaudeloupe Cave group of mines in
Chihuahua, Mexico.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

A matchmaker named Fritz sold, in
Berlin, on the 5th. a mechanical time
fuse for projectiles to the krupp
company for $4,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The Illinois general assembly adj
journed sine die on the 18th. A re-
quest for a recess by Gov. Yates was
denied and an extra session may be
%neCeSSarY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Gov. Beckham of Kentucky, on the
9Th. offered $500 reward for the un-
known assassin of j. B. Marcum, of
jackson. Ky.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Baron Van Loewe, a lieutenant in
the Fifth Uhlans, was sentenced to
IS months imprisonment, on the sth,
at Dusseldorf, Germany, for having
''lied like a gentleman" n Islander
proceedings.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The Arthur house, built in 1855 and
a famous hostelry at Liberty, Mo-, in
the early days as headquarters for
politicians, was destroyed by fire, on
the 5th; loss, $50, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Mrs. Grover Cleveland does not de-
sire that her husband shall again en-
ter the presidential arena. She pre-
fers the dignified ease and comfort Of
their family life in Princeton; and
what Mrs. Cleveland says goes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Arasmus Cole. former chief justice
of the Wisconsin supreme court, died
at the residence of his son, Sidney II.
Cole, in Milwaukee, or the 5th, from
general debility.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

A brother of Czolgosz. the man who
assassinated President Mckinley, was
locked up at Los Angeles, Cal, on the
18th, until President Roosevelt con-
cluded his visit in that city.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

August w. Machen, general superin.
tendent of the free delivery system,
was, on the 9th, relieved from his du-
ties and Post Office Inspector M. c.
Fosnes was designated to take charge
of that service pending an inyestiga-
ton.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Russia reoccupied New Chwang on
the Sth. This coup has caused pro-
found surprise in Pekin, where it is
taken to mean that Russia is ready to
fight in order to maintain possession
of Manchuria.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The Philippine commission, on the
4th, put a premium on matrimony
by making an increase of SIS (gold)
per month in the salary allowances of
married officers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Mrs. Ella X. Leech, who had been
prominent in political and club circles
in Denver, Col, for five years, died in
that city IN the 9th. She was born in
Illinois.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle, n
of the Oldest newspapers in the south,
was sold, OF the 5th, at public auc-
ton, to Thomas W. Loyless and Hen
~ II. Cabaniss.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

On the 9th Postmaster-General
Payne stated that the affairs of all
the leading post offices in the United
States would probably be investigated
to remove obsolete methods.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Lawrence V. Carton won the first
prize in the annual contest in ~oratory
at st. Louis university, his theme be-
ing 1.-THE Monroe Doctrine"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The annual banquet Of the Missouri
commandery of the military order Of
Foreign Wars wa given at the Mer.
camille club, st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
New President for Central College


The curators of Central college,
Fayette, met in St. Louis and elected
Rev. DR.. j.. G. Morris, pastor of the
Cook Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church, south, president. Central COL
lege is the leading educational insti-
tuition of the Southern Methodists in
Missouri. 1t has been without a pres
ident for two years past, Prof. T.
Berry Smith acting as chairman of
the faculty. Rev. DR.. Morris is one
of the best-known ministers of his
denomination in the entire church
connection. He located in st. Louis
last fall from Memphis, Tenn, to take
charge of the Cook Avenue church,
and has been very successful.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

John Ritter, an old resident of st.
Louis, died recently. He was enGeged
in the meat and butcher business for
nearly half q century.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Archbishop John ]. Kahn Of st.
Louis has practically resigned his do
ccse to his newly-appointed coadiu-
tor, Bishop J. j. Glennon, and will
seek to prolong his life by undergo
ing treatment at st. Agnes sanitari
UNI, Baltimore. Md.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

For Killing Her Husband.

Jennie Thornton, colored, was SEN
fenced to Imprisonment for life, at St.
Louis, for killing her husband. She
lay in wait and shot him.
No Court of Appeals for Springfield.
The governor has vetoed the bill
creating a new court Of appeals at
Springfield. The governor says there
is no need for the court.
Her Injuries Proved Fatal.
Miss Madue Walker, 33, Of 6O33 Hor.
ton place, st. Louis, was struck by q
street car, and died in q few hours.
She lived with her mother.
Reward offered for Law Breaker.
Saline county court has offered 800
for the arrest Of Charles Bradshaw,
aged 20. on charge Of felony.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
Girl Commits Suicide,

Mary O'Shea, 16, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward O'Shea, 2746 Man
chester avenue, st. Louis, committed
suicide by swallowing carbolic acid.
Eighteen, n Sued for Divorce.
Margaret Allison, Of st. Louis, has
sued her 1s-year-old husband for di-
vorce. They we're married last Sep
TENDER, but never lived together.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The st. Louis city council has for
mally accepted 100000 from An
drew Carnegie for a public library.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
A Double Execution.

Henry Wilson and Sampson Gray,
negroes, were hanged together in St.
Louis. Gray killed another negroe,
and Wilson vas party to the murder
of a white man. He never revealed
the name of the man who fired the
shot. Dan MCGOWAN, another partic-
ipant in the killing of the saloon
keeper, is serving a life sentence. Will
SON, on the scaffold, made a speech,
warning men to beware of wine,
women and a gun. "Hurry up! Let's
get through" said Gray to Wilson;
and soon thereafter the trap was
sprung and they dropped eight feet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14
Capitalists Buy Missouri Lands.

One of the largest land deals ever
completed in southwest Missouri has
just been closed at Carthage. 1t in
wolves yer 10000 acres, purchased by
Boston capitalists grouped into an as
ISOLATION known as the Missouri Land
e. Development Co., with a capital of
$40, 900. The land purchased is To-
Gated in the counties of Barry, Law
renee, Stone, Christian and fancy.
The head office of the company is in
Boston. 1t is the purpose of the COM
pany to develop the oil, mineral and
fruit resources Of the land.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

Judge Grace, OF Pine Bluff, Ark,
ordered the rearrest Of Ulysses OF.
theimer, who had been committed to
Jail for contempt Of court, and subse-
quently pardoned, by telephone, by
Gov. Davis. Judge Grace said he
didn't intend to allow zone JEFF Da.
Wis., to dictate to the courts Of Ar.
kansas,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

President Roosevelt closed the
most picturesque day of his western
trip with a stop of two hours in AL
buquerque, N. NJ, on the 5th, where
he acted as godfather at a baptismal
service in the Oldest church edifice in
the United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The monitor Arkansas, en- route to
the gulf, from st. Louis, was COM
PEELED to anchor, on the 9th, near st.
Genevieve, Mo-, there not being suffi-
Gent depth Of water on the bar for
the vessel to pass. A government
dredge was sent for to cut through
the bar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-05-14

The interstate oratorical contest, in
which six states were represented,
was won at Sioux City, Ia, on the
9Th, by Harry G. Culver, of Cornell
college, Mt. Vernon, Ia. Illinois was
represented by James G. Getty, of
Hedding college, Abingdon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
He SHOT COEBEL.
Youtsey Declares Jim Howard
Is the Man.

Louisville. jan PA Frankfort
Ky, special to the Courier-Journal
says:
James B. Howard. of Clay county
fired the shot that killed William
Goebel," said Henry E. Youtsey, in his
confession as to his part in and knowl-
edge of the conspiracy which terminal
ed in the assassination of the Demo-
cratic claimant to the governorship.
ssThe convicted man now says that
he has made a clean breast of the de-
tails of the plot and has told every
thing he knows fully and frankly
He said the shot was fired from the
front window in the private office of
Secretary of State Caleb Powers and
that he and Jim Howard were the only
persons inside of the room.
He named William S. Taylor, Charles
Finnley, Caleb Powers, John L. Pow
ers, VIM. H Culton, William J. David
son as conspirators with him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
AT FULL SPEED
Passenger Trains Crash To-
gether Head on in Arizona.
Eleven Cars We're Consumed in
a Few Minutes.
EIGHT BODIES FOUND.
Engineer and Fireman of One
Train Burned to Death.
Tourist Car Broke Loose and
Ran Seventeen Miles,
Carrying Notice of the Wreck
to Tucson.

Tucson. Ariz., Jan. 2s.-Passenger
trains Nos. and 9. collided head on
when running at full speed near Walls.
II miles east oil Tucson. at o'clock
this morning. Eleven cars were con-
sumed in a. few minutes, oil tanks
spreading oil which flashed through the
wreck like exploded powder. Engineer
Bruce and his fireman and Engineer
Willxie were burned to death and an
other fireman seriously injured. Eight
bodies have been found, how many
more were consumed it is not known.
A relief train with medical aid just re-
turned, bringing II injured A number
of the injured have been sent to Ben
son. They were taken from the wreck
of No. 8. ]. NJ. Hilton, of Cambridge,
Mass, was burned to death. At this
time no other names of the killed or
injured are obtainable. The first known
of the collision was the coming of the
tourist car which broke loose from No
and being down grade, ran down to
Tucson where it was captured The
wounded are being cared for.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
Want BAER CALLED.
Miners Desire the Testimony of
Reading President.

Philadelphia, Jan. 28-The anthracite
strike commission today heard addition
al testimony from the independent OPP
orators. The examination of the wit
nesses by counsel for the miners was
conducted with a view of ascertaining
the reasons why the Independent opera
tors preferred to permit the flooding of
the company mines rather than grant
their employees an eight hour day.
John Weber, superintendent of J. s.
VENTS HazelbroOk colliery said the
company wanted to manage its own
business.
Miners Attorney Darrow asked that
the presidents of the coal roads be
brought before fhe commission to testify
concerning the alleged limitation of the
production.
There has been testimony before this
commission. said he, that the miners
believe the restriction has been made by
the operators. But SO long as the COM
panies have made the charged want them
to bring before the commission the presi-
dents of the coal roads in order that we
may be able to learn the facts"
Do you mean to express the belief
that the coal companies have limited
the supply beyond the normal market
limit ?" said Chairman Gray.
Il have looked at the economic side of
this question and am Of the opinion that
the coal surDly should be conserved.
The wasteful competitive destruction of
the coal supply IS the serious matter
As the discussion proceeded Attorney
Darrow asked Chairman Gray if he
thought an operator had any more
right to order u miner to load a certain
number of cars daily than had a miner
TO- tell an operator he would load only
a certain number. Chairman Gray an
swered negatively, but said one miner
had no right to restrict the working
hours of another.
Then" inquired Mr.. Darrow, has
one company, because it is bigger and
stronger the right to tell another com
pany that it shall do q certain thing?"
Chairman GRAY thought not Attor-
ney Dickinson of the companies stated
that during 1891 and up to the time of
the strike in 1902 the outnut was re-
stricted by concerted action. When the
strike was known to be at hand the op-
orators made every effort to store as
much coal as POSSIBLE. The operators
he said. are anxious to keep the market
prices down by securing an adequate
supply for the demand and reserve.
Mr. Darrow said he desired the pres
ence of President Baer of the Reading
and President Truesdale of the D. L. &
W. to learn from them if possible who
is responsible for the ALLEGED restriction.
Chairman Gray said the commission
would consider the matter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
KILLED SIX.
Boiler Blows Up at Southern
Car and Foundry Plant.

Admission, Ala, Jan. 2s.-A large boiler
in the malleable foundry of the South
ern Car and Foundry company blew up
today, killing six persons and injuring
70 others. several Of whom viii die.
The daad:
THOMAS BIRCH. pipe filter.
IKE HARDY, core maker
J. A. FORTE. boilermaker.
Three coIored men
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
W. H. Lewis, helper; viii probably die
Clyde Price. will probably die
Two colored men, win probably die.
Parts of the boiler weighing several
hundred pounds were blown thousand
feet from the place of the explosion.
The cause of the explosion is not known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
MILLS STORE NEWS.
Muslin y
Underwear
at an average II
discount Of II

This lot are those that
are mussed some slightly
others quite badly got in
this condition by being tum-
bled and handled through our
"WHITE SALE
Had them on sale last week,
and many lines were closed
out, but have taken higher
priced and put them in the
lower-priced pile, so the pick
ing is better this week than
it was last. This week is
your last chance to get any
Of these at the reduced pric-
ing have to clear the deck
for the Spring fabrics that
are waiting to be put for
ward.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
DEATH IN FOC.
Three Killed in Rear End Col
lision of Stock Trains.

Chicago, Jan. 2s--Three persons were
killed four seriously injured and eight
slightly injured in a rear end collision be-
tween stock trains on the Chicago and
Northwestern railway near La Fox, Ill,
this morning The dead:
A A. AdERY, Scranton, Ia
COE. Woodbine. Ia.
-. LANE. VaiHe. Ia q
Seriously injured:
H. Johnstone. Clinton. Ia.
William Kichims. Schleswig, Ia
Evers Nelson, Schleswig. Ia.
Albert Playman, DRnlap, Ia
The trains came together in a dense fog
The killed and injured were for most part
stockmen in charge of stock on the way
to Chicago and the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
GENERAL WOODS PLANS
Will Be Met in Kansas City by a
Delegation.

When General Leonard Wood comes
to Topeka tomorrow to speak before the
Kansas Day club. he will be met a
Kansas City by William Allen White.
president of the club, who will accom-
pany him to Topeka. A delegation from the
Knife and Fork club of Kansas City will
also probably accompany him. General
Wood is to speak before the Knife and
Fork club on Friday night and the dele
cation from that club VIII come to To-
peka to accompany him there.
When General Wood reaches Topeka
he will be met by Governor Bailey, Sen
ator-elect Long and Colonel Metcalf. At
o'clock N the afternoon a reception
will be rendered him at the Copeland.
Those who have been asked to assist
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
COFFIN BROKEN OPEN.
Wreck on Illinois Central Disturbs
Funeral Party.

Cairo, Ill. Jan. 28-On the Illinois
Central railway near Pulaski early to-
day the Chicago fast train crashed in
to the end of ST. Louis train No. 203.
Both trains were late on account of
the dense fog and the Chicago train
was running at the rate of go miles an
hour while the St. Louis train was
naking only 30 miles an hour. The last
car on the St. Louis train was the
private car of the late Judge J. Fen
tress and family of Chicago. Judge
Fentress, who died in Chicago Mon
day, was the head counsel of the Hi
nois Central and his body was in the
burial The rear half of the car was
demolished and the coffin was broken
open. The family of the judge were
badly shaken up. Three of the train
men were injured, but none of the pas
sengers was hurt
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28

at the reception are Senator and Mrs.
Chester I. Long. Governor w. J. Bailey,
Mr.. and Mrs. John E. Frost. Colonel and
Mrs. Wilder S. Metcalf. General and
Mrs J. K. Hudson. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Capper. Mr.. and Mrs. T. P. MacLennan,
D. w. MulVane, and W. A. White, Sena-
tor MOrehouse, Tom Cordry and Sam
WOolard. officers of the Kansas Day
club.
General Wood viii be rendered an in
vitation to visit the Kansas Medical col
lege
General Funston has wired from Den
yer that he win attend the banquet to-
morrow night. but he viii make no
speech
The directors of the Midwinter fair
will invite General Wood and General
Funston TO visit the fair at o'clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Although General Funston says he
viii not make a speech at the banquet.
Secretary Clad Hamilton has put him
on the programme to speak on the sub
ject. Resources of Allen County" j..
W. Gleed has informed Captain Harnil-
ton that it will be impossible for him to
speak
The doors of Security hall. where the
banquet VIII be held, will be opened at
viii be served promptly at 8 O'Clock.
The programme for the banquet as It
now stands is as follows:
Presidents address, William Allen
White. of EmDOria.
Kansas" F. NJ. Harris, of Ottawa.
Reasons for Reciprocity General
Leonard Wood, of Washington
The Law and Life Justice R. A.
Burch. of Salina
Kansas in the Philippines" John L
King. of Minneapolis
Resources of Allen County" General
Frederick Funston, of the regular army.
stationed at Denver
Justification, Conner T. Davies, OF
COncordia.
Maud and the Judge" Senator T. A.
NOftzger, of Anthony.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
AMERICANS KILLED.
They Took Sides in Yaqui War
in Mexico.

Cananea, Mexico. Jan. 2S.-News has
just been received here that the Yaouis
three days ago attacked the town of
San Marcial. the mining center of the
state. and almost took possession of it.
Among the defenders of San MarciaI
against the Yaquis were more than 20
Americans, eight of whom were killed
It is stated that there were a number
Of Americans on the side of the Yaquis.
Later reports state that among the
defenders of San A1arcial killed by the
Yaquis were EIr McAllister. formerly
superintendent of the Puerto CitOs mine
Of this place: Frank Pendleston, form
erly foreman of the same mine; Z. D.
Schutt and George Carroll.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
ALL FOB $50.
John Brady Shoots a Girl and Is
Himself Killed by Mob.

WatsonviIe, Cal. Jan. 2S-Mary Nu-
gent, a wealthy young lady of Pajaro
Valley was shot and killed today by
John Brady, distant relative Brady
requested a loan of $50 and when Miss
Nugent refused, Brady seized a shot
gun and shot her in the abdomen.
When the shooting became known 300
men surrounded the house where Brady
had taken refuge. Thirty or forty shots
were fired at the house and Brady ap-
peared at the door with his gun leveled
at the crowd. William Valencia, a
member of the posse shot Brady under
the chin, killing him instantly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-01-28
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLIDE.
Fog Partially Responsible for Santa
Fe Wreck at Lexington Jc.

There was a rear-end collision Of
freight trains on the Santa F'e siding
at Lexington Junction, Mo, this morn
ing, in which a way car and one freight
car were smashed up. No one was hurt.
The collision was due to a mistake in
orders by which the second section of
freight No. "a ran into the block with
the first section of the same train. The
dense fog prevented the engineer on the
second section seeing his danger until
too Iase.
Because of the wreck No. was de
layed two hours, and No 3 was delayed
one hour Lexington Junction is 30
miles east of Kansas City. and No is
due there at $50 and No. al 7.O5. The
wreck occurred at about midnight