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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

Berg upon the discovery of another
now designate the acres outside of the
city Of Kelmis.
Under French rule. 1895 to 1914,
the territory was known as Vielle
Montague, the name of the French
Belgian company which owned the
mines. At this time it was very
sparsely populated and was finally an
nexed to the m of M%oresnet
With the fall of the French empire the
district was left undivided and became
a bone of~contention between Prussia
and Holland; later between Prussia
and Belgium, as Hollands successor.
At the time Of the division of the
French empire the indefinite wording
of the articles of agreement left Mores.
net to be argued about as a boundary
dispute. Unable to agree, the commits.
sioners of two countries, in 1915, en-
tered into a provisional arrangement
by which the line of demarcatio1t
should remain undetermined and by
which the territory in dispute should
be placed under a joint administration
and not be under the military juris.
diction of either power. Until the
present sale by Prussia this provis.
ional arrangement has never been null.
lifted by a permanent division. BY
the terms of the arrangement the de-
scendants of the original inhabitants,
of whom there are 400 or 500, are ex.
empt from military service. This was
enjoyed by all until 1854. when Bel.
GUM and Prussia summoned under
their respective flags those who owed
allegiance thereto.
A curious fact in connection with
this neutral territory is that it pays
the same taxes as it did by the French
law. This amounts to $3.50 annually,
land tax, $67 personal tax, and $2O1
for licenses. This is divided between
Prussia and Belgium.
Merchandise is imported free into
the neutral territory from either Prus,
s-a or Belgium, although IL cannot pass
out of the territory again without pay.
Ing duty. III law CIVIL OF criminal
cases may be carried to either the
Belgian or Prussian courts, as the par.
ties may elect. Two governors, one
representing each government, agree
together upon a burgomaster selected
alternately from Prussian and Belgian
subjects, and under his charge is
placed all administration. Under him
are a council, a school committee, a
board of charity and a police force
The code of law enforced by either iu
dietary is that established by Napo.
leon. i.
The reason so small a territory has
SO long been a matter of controversy
is explained by the fact that it's zinc
mines are rich and neither government
would relinquish its sovereignty over
them. Had ~ not bsen for this the
present form$of government would
long ago have been found too costly.
ssNa .ss&agG& MILTON MARKS.
NGTfNf RTfINHNf
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

We know that Richard Wagner was poet,
philosopher and musician. A man of such
varied genius must also have had humor.
Jugend records one witticism of the great
composer,
Your aon conducts with his baton in his
left hand" said a friend to Wagner.
Yes" he sadly answered, Il can hear it."
Youths Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

On the map, a glance at which reveals
at once the regions in which the cram
berry is now grown.
The earliest paintings of the cram
berry were made in the Cape Cod re-
gion of Massachusetts, in the first quar-
ter of the nineteenth century, proba-
bly, between 1900 and 1918. From a
meagor start the industry has grown
to one Of first magnitude and mas been
extended into other states, as shown
by the accompanying table taken from
the census of 1900:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

Edna-Mr. Case just complimented me.
He said reminded him Of a swan.
May-Really. He told me once that swans
always died after they sang and he knew
many people who ought 10 do the same thing.
Chelsea Gazette.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17
Fish Ate the Letters.

Twenty letters were found in the
stomach OF AZ fish caught at Aguilas,
Spain, and they have been returned to
the captain of the Benalder of Leith,
who threw them in the Mediterranean.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

When you learn how difficult tits to col
lect a bill from some of our best people, you
begin 10 understand that polite society Is
altogether vanity.-Pnck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17
BAxTER SPRINGS, KANSAS

BAXTER SPRINGS, KANSAS.
-" received the free sam
pie of Doan's Kidney Pills.
For five years i have had
muchpainin my back, which
physicians said arose from
my kidneys. Four boxes Of
Deans Kidney Pills have en-
tirely cured the trouble. l
think l owe my life to these
pills, and / want others TO
know it." SADIE DAVIS,
Baxter Springs, kans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

DEERFIELp, ISD.-" II was
called rheumatism. Icould
get no relief from the doc
tors. Elegant to improve on
taking Doan's sample and
got two boxes at our drug
giSts, and, although 6S years
Of age, | am almost a new
man. Twas troubled a good
deal with my water = had TO
get up four and five times a
night. That trouble is over
with and once more l can
rest the night through. My
backache is all gone, and
thank you ever so much for
the wonderful m medicine,
Doan's Kidney Pills"
JNo. H. HUBER,
President, Ridgeville,
Indiana, State Bank.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

"She told me-" said the young man who
had consulted a fortune teller, that ! was
born to command well, well!' exclaims
Henpeck, she means, then, that you will
never be married. Philadelphia Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

An agent in every district and county in
the United States to sell our 6 months
treatment, Dr.. Peppers Mountain Herbs,
Mountain Herb Co., Knoxville, Tenn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

Dyeing is as easy as washing when Put
nam Fadeless Dyes are used.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

They who turn their backs on the false
face the true.-Ram's Horn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

Before accepting the inevitable we should
be certain CT its identity Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

.'Chicago, St. Paul Minneapolis, four daily
trains via the Chicago 4 North-W estern
Ry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

The raw recruit is apt to be roasted by
;he drill sergeant.-Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17
PowerfrI Music,

When the big organ commenced to
play in the Sydney town hall the vibra-
ton caused by Its 42-foot open diapason
pipes broke severalwindows and brought
down a few hundredweight of plaster
from the roof.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

FALMOUTH, VA.-"I suf-
fered over twelve months
with pain in the small of my
back. Medicines and plas-
tiers gave only temporary
relief. Doan's Kidney Pills
cured me-" F. S. BROWN,
Falmouth, va.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

| am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins. Norwich, n. y, Feb. II 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, AN
druggists refund moneyifi it fails to cure. 25c.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

While there is love there's hope.-Ram's
Horn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17
You can ave from So to SIS yearly by
wearing W. l.. Douglas $3.50 or SO shoes.

Ill WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
please state that you saw the Advertise
ment In this paper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1903-09-17

Berg Upon the discovery of another
now designate the acres outside of the
nitu of KalmiS ..-.tL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
AFTER LONG SEARCH
ilphen Brought Before Court 10 Answer
Charge of Manslaughter.

Cambridge. Mass. May 2-After months
OF search the police today brought before
the district court stephen Alphen. a ped
Ter on the charge OF manslaushter in hav-
ing caused tho death OF James Fl Fer
moyle In East Cambridge last August. No
evidence was presented today. the hearing
being postponed one week and the defend
ant held in 5000 bonds.
Fermoyle was found dead with his head
badly smashed in an East Cambridge lot.
the ninth OF last August He had been In
Boston and was last seen alive In Bow
doin square with party OF friends. APP
parently all were intoxicated.
Within two hours Fermoyles battered
body was found IN the lot The police
were unable TO trace those who had been
with the man and II was not until a few
days ago that they secured evidence be-
lieved TO connect Alpheus with the affair.
They worked on the theory OF murder but
being unable to make out n case, decided
to arrest the man one the charge OF man
slaughter. Alpheus lives In East Cam
bridge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall street. May 2.-The few stocks In
which orders were executed at the open
ing the majority showed no changes from
last nights prices and there were no
prominent stocks in which the change ex-
ceeded u. Erie "a. pfd.. rose y, West
inshouse Electric dropped g. The ticker
came to standstill within a few min
utes.
Local stocks showed some renewal OF
yesterdays strength. Metropolitan
street railway and Third avenue rose IN
and Metropolitan Securities rs. The high
priced coalers moved widely, Dsleware
and Hudson rising IA and Lackawanna
ga while New Jersey Central was BID up
2 points without a sale.
An advance OF 1% I'm National railroad
OF Mexico was based upon the renewed
strength OF the silver market Profit TAX
ing affected the market before the APP
pearance OF the bank statement and
prices weakened further on the large loan
expansion shown. Delaware and Hudson
lost its gain and Metropolitan street Rail-
way reacted point. The general level
was carried below last night. Minneapolis
and ST. Louis lost ~ and Chicago termin-
al preferred and Kansas City Southern
preferred IA. Westinghouse Electric re-
covered to 2 points over the last price.
The closing was steeady bat lifeless.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
RELIANCE
SAILS IN A
CA0PPY SEA
In a Fifteen Knot Breeze She
Stands Up StIffIy During
Run on the Sound.

New Rochelle. n. Y, May 2.-For the
frst time since she was put in commiss-
ion. the Reliance was taken out for trial
spin in tho sound today and under condi-
dtlons which gave the best opportunity
thus far afforded TO test her sslling aoili-
ties IN a choppy ses.
There was a snappy Is knot essterly
wind blowing up the sound against an
ebb tide and kicking up short chop.
when at 1890 with c. oliver lselin on
board the Reliance fled away from her
moorings and stood OF shore close haul
ed, under main sail, staysail. Jib and
working topsall, beating down the sound
against the wind.
She stood UP stiffly. scarcely wettins
her lee rail- but when she had fairly op-
ened out into the sound. she began 10
send the water squirting from under her
bows apparently making considerable
fus. there. Mr.. Iselin Will probably have
MS first chance today 10 discover wheth-
er the yachts long bows will be n help
or a hindrance, there having been much
doubt about this point
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
HIS CASE SETTlED.
Rev. Mr.. Alden Accused Of Emhezlsment
Now at His Rome In koitagua, Mass.

Greenfield. Mass. May Rev. Charles
A. Alden, whose disappearance from New
York city on Dee. 81. 1901, was followed
by the news that he was accused OF hav-
ing smbezzled several hundred thousand
dollars from the poor department OF the
city. Is at his home in Montague, a few
miles from here, and today he announced
that settlement had been made with the
Nav York authorities and that the en-
beExlement case was closed.
The sheriff OF Worcester county who
signed prpers In connection with the mat
ter confirmed this statement Mr. Alden
has been at Montague since last Febru-
sny and it 10 announced that negotiations
locking toward a. settlement have been In
progress sfncs that time. Mr. Alden re-
fuses to say anything about where he
spent the time between Doc. 81, 1901 and
Feb, 1894 II Is Understood, however, that
ne Travelled sxtensiveiy.
At the time Alden disappeared he was
private secretary 80 Cornmis-ioner John
W Ksiiar Of the New York city depart
mont Of charities and also acting treas
ureer OF the department and trustee of
the court fund for the outside poor. After
ne went away II was charged that ne had
taken a large sum. the allegations tndt-
eating amounts varying from goon 10 sl3,-
900.
Mr. Alden formerly was q pastor OF the
Congregational denomination. having
preached at Schenectady, n. Y. Lately
re became Baptist
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02

the Leadership OF Gen. John W. Noble,
marshal
AN IMPOSING DIVISION
Following the veterans came six Ger
man vereins. the off cials OF the 81 Louis
Municipal departments and 800 poii~e Of
ncers, the various mercantile associations
OF St Louis with hundreds OF prominent
business men In the ranks. l,70o men and
200 carts from the various educational
institutions OF st. Louis. Masonic orga-
nizations. Maccabees, knights OF Py-
thias, members OF tho Royal league, the
travelling Mems Protective association
and the Woodmen OF the World, Catholic
knights OF America. $500 men, various
uniformed Catholic societies. 800 mon, the
German Turner'S 1900 men. 500 men In the
postal service. 400 representatives OF the
Western Amateur Rowing association.
men from Indian territory and Oklahoma.
the Frisco system Cowboy band clad In
Characteristic uniform. 30 cowboys and
~ Indians. 1900 colored men marching
IN solid ranks came next followed by
President Francis and the men who have
made the exposition. from engineers anc
| architects 10 laborers
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
GREW SAVED
But Fishing Schooner Ella Oliver Had to &c
Abandoned at sea.

New York. May 3,-The harbor In
spector's tug Scout, Capt. Nelson. landed
at the battery today Capt. Hanson and
two sailors composing tho crew OF tho
fishing schooner Ella oliver OF Portland
Me-. which they were compelled TO aban-
don last Thursday night In a sinking
condition.
The crew took their yawl boat and
rowcd TO the Sandy Hook lightship. where
they were comfortably cuartered until
today, when they were taken OF by the
Scout. Capt Hansen said that on last
Saturday evening at o'clock whom with
in IS miles OF the Highlands, q rather
heavy cross sea prevailing at the time. his
little vessel sprans n leak and within Is
minutes was full Of water. The yawl
was launched and the crew left as the
vessel was sinking. They then made for
tho Sandy Hook lightship. which was
safely reached at 1890 p. m. The cap
tain and crew saved nothing but wha t
they stood IN. The Ella Oliver was built
IN 1857
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
STRIKING GARpEN ERS
Continued from page ono.
FIR I'LL RAGING.

Wilton, y. H.. May 2-The most de-
struciVe forest fire ever known n this
section is raging on Lyudeborough noun
tain. a hundred acres OF nue pine anG
spruce uuter is fast going up i'm smoke
ana many people living IN this vicinity
have moved their household effects TO
places OF safety. Although the FIRE rs
burning above the line 0f habitation. s.
". Buck and +, Il Reynolds. living on
the LyndehOrnugh Side Of the mountain.
have moycu their stock and dry goods
from their buildings
The hic originated on tho Greenfield
sioe ot fhe mountain. and has worked its
way ovor tho top. and is now working
down tho Iyudehorough slope. People
are going there from All points. bat there
is little that can be done in the way OF
NuII.Il. LIZ
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02

A crash of aerial bombs at 10:S0 o'clock
this morning notified the throngs OF spec
tators who lined Lindell boulevard for a
distance OF three miles. that the civic pa
rade had begun It's march toward the re-
viewing stand. on which were seated the
visiting governors. AS tho bombs exploded
the almost solid phalanx OF people that
for hours had been waiting set up a shout
that swept from one end TO the other OF
the exposition grounds.
$1,000 IN LINE.
Fully 5000 men were In the parade.
Carriages containing the visiting govern
ors. accompanied by their staffs, aggre-
eating lsS mounted men, swept ahead or
the procession and stopped at the review
ing stand where the governors took their
seats TO await tho passing OF the parade
The worlds fair commissioners from
states and foreign countries also alighted
at the reviewing stand.
AT the head OF the civic parade rode
Col Eugene Spencer, grand marshal. the
United States Marine band furnished th'
music, uuickening the steps OF the veter
ans division, which Immediately followed
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
N GGsTS Or tEKS.

A very heavy and destructive frost
was experienced In Central and Northern
New York last night.
Burke Cochran Of New York has ar
rived at Naples from Egypt. His health
Ia much improved. Mr.. Cochran will 20
to Rome Monday.
John schlikins. aged n yenr.. a watch
man st the Allen Dyeing Co.'S plant at
Philadelphia fell into a vat 81 boiling
potash last night. His skeleton was
found today.
The mercury registered Is to 8. degrees
above zero TO-DAY At saratogs and WAS
accompanied by black frost which mark
In all OF the lakes and streams as result
OF protracted drouth.
Lloyd, agent reports that IN, Anchor
Line steamer Anchoria, from Glasgow.
April 10. ana Moville May 1. for New
York. which was sighted at O'Clock yes.
terday afternoon rs miles west OF Malin
Head. and which signaled that sh.
was not under control. has probably pro.
cecded
The citizens Of Cheyenne will pre-
sent President Roosevelt on his visit Ia
this city May g. with one OF tho nnes;
rough ritns outfits ever -cen IN the west.
II will be composed OF ssddle. bride.
quirt spurs and navajo blanket and will
cost hoo. Steer ropins and rough ridins
Will he feature OF the celebration a.
Cheyenne.
ID. n Clensnson OF the Carnegie stssl
company has purchased "Highmouni,"
the Pitisburg home % Charles NJ
schwah. president OF the Z s. steel Cor.
poratlon. The purchase price was Sss.-
COO Mr. sshwab paid for the property
about four years ago $500 and has
spent a considerable sum I'm improving IT,
w r. Vice. for many years Pacin,
coast agent for the Union Pacific railroad
IL missing from San Francisco and his
where's bout. is unknown. a statement 10
sued ny Geueral Passenger Agent Hitch
cock saws that Vice is short in hts ae.
counts. but that the company is fully
| protected by n security bond.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
ACCUSED or MURDER
Rev. Ferdinand Walker Charged with killing
Miss agatha ReIchIln,

Lorraine o.. May 2.--Rev. Ferdinand
Waller OF Toledo was arrested shortly
before noon today. charged with the muir
der OF Miss Agatha Reichlin.
Walzer was a guest at the Reichlin
home when the crime was committed. He
has been taken to the county jail NJ
Elyria. The city is in turmoil Of ex-
citement. The entire police force was
ordered on duty early today To prevent
possible violence TO the priest The
young woman was found IN her room
night before last with her head batter
ed In.
Rev. Ferdinand Walker celebrated his
silver Jubilee at ST Joscph's college,
Rensselaer,, Ind, March rs. lie is 81
years old. ON the sunday following he
was tenderod a great reception at Sacred
Heart church. lie has been assistant
For about six months. lie came to 10
rain on Wednesday last as guest AZ
the home of Rev. Charles Rcichlin. pas
tor Of 81 Josephs Roman Catholic
The latter was called TO Keley's island
20 offlcate at a funeral late that after
noon. At his house nc left his sister and
housekeeper Agatha and younger broth
er, Casimer, TO entertain the visiting
iriest
During the night according 20 the story
OF Rev. Father Walzer he heard screams
from the room occupied by the sirl and
declared that he gained the hallway Just
In time 10 see man disappearing through
an open window
When Casimer Reichlin reached his
sisters room she was dead, her head
having been nearly pounded 10 q pull
with rock or some blunt instrument
Bloodhounds were brought here from
Fort Wayne, Ind. early today. and giver
the scent of the murderer. The dogs
went 10 the room occupied by Fathel
Waller on the night OF the murder ant
then 10 St Josephs hospital where h,
slept last night Ho Was arrested. Fathc1
Walzer declares ho is innocent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
LAasE PUElIC BlQUESTS.

Dedhsm. Mass. May 2.-rhs viii OF
John w. shaplelxh. late OF Brookline.
filed in the Norfolk registry today. con-
tained large public beauests provisional
upon the death of the testators widow
and other relations
A trust fund OF certain property Is de-
vised the income 10 be divided among the
city missionary society Of Boston. the
Home for Aged Couples, the Industrial
home for Crippled and Detormed Children,
all of RoKbury, the home For childi en and
aged women In Boston. the American
board OF commiss ssloners for foreign mis-
sions and the Brookline Free hospital for
Women.
After certain legacies have been paid
all remaining property will be shared
equally 10y the Y. ". G, A. OF Boston,
the New England Home for Little Wan
derers. the New England Desconness
Home and Training School all OF Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-02
HEAVY LOSS
BY FOREST
FIRES
Amount Of Damage Done In
New England Is Estima-
ted at $150,000.

Boston. May 2.-The numerous forest
tions Of New England this week have
caused LOSSES estimated at fully slsoooo.
In some cases buildings of small value
have beon destroyed and villages and
manufacturing property threatened, but
the principal damage has fallen upon
owners OF woodlands. In some localities
regular work of all kinds has been de-
layed on account OF the necessity OF men
and boys going out 10 battle with the
names.
Because OF the light rainfall during the
month OF April the ground and under
brush are IN such q dry condition that
flames spread as through prairie grass.
In many instances the fres have been
caused by the burning OF brush piles by
farmers and In others by sparks from
locomotives. In the village OF Granville
and Western Massachusetts yesterday
the factories and stores were all closed
to allow the employees to light a large Are
which threatened the place. A close
watch was maintained all night and by q
change In the wind the danger was avert
ed In Holden. Worcester county. the
entire populsce turned out BY wetting
down buildings and covering them with
wet blankets a heavy loss 10 the owners
OF houses was prevented.
Forest nres are still burning near
Leicester Leominster and other places In
Worcester county. hundreds OF acres hsv-
ing been swept.
In New Hampshire, Rhode Island and
Connecticut tho losses have been heavy
One thousand acres were burned over at
Kennebunk Maine, during the night.
Citizens and railroad mon guarded prop
erty.
II was with great difheulty that River
hurst" the elegant summer home OF
George Parsons Of New York. was saved.
The less IN Ksnnsbunk IN SfS. SEQ.
In New Hampshire and northern Maine
some OF the mountains have been de-
nuded OF their thick growth of timber
and II Is feared the loss TO lumesrn,en
will be heavy. Reports from Lewelltovn.
Maine. and the Dead river region state
that thousands OF acres have been burned
over along the Canadian border and the
fires are numerous in Quebec province.