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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
NEW RULING BY
SUPREME COURT
Railroad Company is Not Liabl'
for Acts of "Fellow Servants"
NO GROUND FOR DAMAGES
Negligence of Telegraph Operator In
Causing Death of Fireman in
Operation OF Train Was q
Risk Fireman Assumed.

Washington, May 1.-THE suprem,
court of the United States Monday laic
down the principle that a telegraph
operator for a railroad company n
a firemen on a railroad engine art
fellow servants" and that the negli.
gence of the former causing the deatf
of the latter in the operation of trains
was a risk the fireman assumed, n
was not a ground for damages agains
the railroad company.
The case was that of Alline A. Dix
On, against the Northern Pacific rail
road Co. for damages for the death
of her husband, c. A. Dixon, a fire
man on the road, killed in a collision
caused by the negligence of a telegraph
operator.
The opinion, delivered by justice
Brewer, answered two questions Ger
titled from the United States circu
court of appeals for the Eighth circuit
as follows:
First. When a local telegraph opera
tor is called upon specially by a trail
dispatcher to give information rela
tive to the arrival of a train at hi!
station, to enable the dispatcher tt
formulate orders for the movement o.
other trains, does the local operator il
the matter of giving such Information
act as a fellow servant of train opera
tives in such sense that the mas
ter is not liable to train operative!
who are injured by obeying an enron,
eous order of the dispatcher that wa!
induced by false information given by
the local operator?
The answer to this question is: THE
telegraph operator was, under the cir
cumstances, described a fellow servant
Of the fireman"
Second. Is the negligence of a loca
telegraph operator and station agent o.
a railway company in observing anc
reporting by telegraph to the train dis
patcher the movement of trains pas
his station, which cause the injury OF
death of a fireman of the company
without any fault or negligence of the
train dispatcher, the negligence of 6
vice-principal, for which the railway
company is liable in damages to the
fireman or his personal representatives
or is it the negligence of a fellow
servant of the fireman, the risk o
which the latter assumes?"
Answer. "The negligence of the op
orator was the negligence of a fellow
servant of the fireman, the risk Of
which the latter assumed"
A dissenting opinion was delivered
by Justice White, and concurred in by
the chief justice and Justices Harlan
and McKenna. In this dissenting opin.
ion the view was expressed that the
operator was the agent of the employ.
err, and as such his negligence rem.
dered the employer liable for damage
or death caused thereby.
The opinion was further expressed
that the courts decision would Greats
much confusion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
1T is A CRITICAL MOMENT.
Movements of the Japanese Dis
cuSsed by the Russian Press.

Movements of the Japanese Dis.
cussed by the Russian Press.
St. Petersburg, May 14.-12:50 p. m
The army organ is disinclined to be-
lieve that Hai-Cheng is the japanese
objective. It says the division Of
guards now marching in that direc-
ton probably will swerve northward
toward Liao-Yang, followed by the
forces now at Suyan-Chow, aad COM
bining with the division reported 10 be
al Somaitzi, make a combined attack
on Liao-YaIg.
The Novoe Vremya's expert esti-
mates the forces advancing against
Liao-Yang at 100 900 men, with 50,00(
horses and 270 guns. and believes the
Russians are retiring upon their base.
at is a critical and anxious mo-
ment," the paper continues. "Gen
Kuropatkin. allowing the enemy tc
take the offensive, is watching for c ia
vorable moment to strike a decisive
blow"
Although the issue price of the new
Russian loan is still a secret here, the
newspapers express satisfaction with
its terms, The Novoe Vremya points
out that seven per cent. was paid dur
ing the Turkish war, and that now the
rate is only five per cent. whereas the
Japanese are paying at least six pei
cent. for a smaller amount.
The emperor has accepted S750,00C
for the navy from Count Stroganov
from the patriotic emergency fund
consisting of several million roubles
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
A DeplOrahIe Case.

A sase that is battling the physicians
Is that of Harvey Williams, of Chilli
cothe, who is suffering from a total
laspe of memory. Mr.. Williams re-
tired one night recently in his usual
good health. When he awoke hi:
memory was so completely gone that
he did not know his wife or daughter,
Other tests showed that not only was
his memory entirely gone, but that he
was totally deaf. Ie continues in that
condition, and insists that his wife and
daughters are strangers who have come
into his home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
PICKED

1t is claimed that no man in the world
knows more about affairs in Asia than
Col. Younghusband.
President Roosevelt has delivered $40
speeches within two and a half years. II
is said he has broken the record.
J. P. Morgan is one of the great smok-
ers of the country. His black cigars are
made especially for him in Havana.
Representative Hardwicke, of Ceorgia.
ID SO young looking that visitors to the
capitol building often mistake him for
a boy.
Senator Beverage, of Indiana, takes
great interest in military affairs. He
failed of examination for West Point
years ago.
Alfred bennett, at one time famous
for the ownership of restaurants in
numerous cities, is in the insane asylum
at San Francisco.
Sir Henry Thompson, an eminent Eng
lish surgeon, who died recently at the
age Of "a, was one Of the most earnest adj
vocates of cremation.
Sallie J. S. White, Kentucky's first fe-
male negro lawyer, will receive her de-
gree from the law school of the colored
state university on May 10.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Police Doubt Widows XerxiOn.

The Kansas City police are not sat
isfied with the statement made by Mrs
Aggie Myers that her husband, Clar-
ence Myers, a pressman, was murdered
in their home by two negro burglars,
and are looking for other clews. In
searching the room the police found a
jar half filled with blood, as though the
murdered mar had been held over it
while he bled to death. The blood
spot on the wall mad been made, evil
IDENTIFY, with a towel saturated with
blood, and not by a man struggling in
the grasp of a slayer. Blood was found
in the stove, a small affair that had
not been moved from its place, as it
should have been had struggling men
touched it. The police assert that the
bed had been torn to pieces and had
not been broken in a struggle, as the
wife declared. She had told the police
the robbers choked and beat her into
insensibility.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
BODIES NOT BEEN FOUND
Searchers still Looking for Remains
of Victims of Tramway Ac-
cident mt Reno, New.

Reno, New, May 17.-More than a
thousand persons line the bank of the
Truckee river between Laughton $
springs and the Truckee meadows in
a vain effort to discover the bodies of
four persons drowned Sunday. All
night the vigil was kept at points
where arc lights had been suspended
over the waters, and early Monday, In.
dian trailers were sen out to follow
both banks of the turbulent stream
The work is well organized, and every
available appliance has been brought
into requisition.
i. w. Tinsman, of Chicago, one of
the victims, was treasurer of the Chi
cago Art Co., and was camped at
Laughton's, in company with Charles
Dunlap, vice-president.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Justice Hynd. of Denver, Col. dis
charged William D. Haywood, secretary
Of the Western Federation of Miners,
charged with dissertation of the flag.
The charge was based on the issuance
of a circular bearing q picture Of the
flag, and headed, rs Colorado in
Am7rica."
An order was entered in Chicago, on
the 18th, remanding to the custody of
New York officers Capt. John ]. Healy,
former president of the Alaska Ex-
p~loration Co. Healy is charged with
embezzlement of funds belonging to the
company.
The grand jury at Akron, o., on the
18th, returned an Indictment against
Art Simms, the prizefighter. on the
charge of criminal assault. Sims, a few
years ago. gave promise of becoming
the champion lightweight of the world.
Fire at Batson, Tex, on the 18th,
destroyed IS derricks, 5 drilling rigs
and % tanks, containing about Is, 1000
barrels Of oil. Tom Walker, of Leav-
cnW0Tth, ka3, mounted a LADDER 10
cut o. the flow Of oil, but fell into a
mass of cunning oil and timbers, and
was roasted . death, while spectators
locked on, helplessly. The loss is $780,
GOO.
Samuel Enrich, a H"nver city detec-
tive. was, on the 18th, convicted of
murder in the second degree for the
murder of William Malone, a saloon
keeper. Enrich shot and killed Ma
lone in the latter's saloon after a quar-
rel with Mike Ryan. an ~ex-convict,
over a game Of dice. Malone was act
ing the role of peacemaker.
1t is understood that about 81 200, O0t
of the new Russian loan will be placed
with New York customers of the
French underwriters.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Showing the Hart

Inc attacking force was not a reg
ular torpedo boat, but was only a
small naptha launch in command of a
Young naval officer, who had with him
three iackies. The launch mounted a
small machine gun and carried three
Iorpedoes.
When darkness fell, the launch crept
out of Port Arthur, hugging the shore,
with no lights aboard and no glow
from the engines to betray her pres
ance. 1t was late when she gained the
outer line of the Japanese squadron
Slipping through the torpedo boat
pickets, and selecting the nearest war;
ship, a big armored cruiser, she stole
toward her and succeeded in exploding
against her side a single torpedo. A
aeafening roar followed the explosion,
which echoed far ashore. Immediate
ly flames enveloped the cruiser, which
evidently was badly crippled.
The crew of the cruiser was seen to
be fighting the fire, which they at last
succeeded in e~xtinguishing. A sister
ship took the damaged vessel in tow
and disappeared to the southwest.
The launch escaped the hot fire d.
rected against her by the Japanese
ships, but being unable to return to
Port Arthur or to get into Dalny, she
was beached not far from Dalny.
Only a few of the higher officers
were aware of the plan, the success of
which depended upon secrecy. The
achievement raised the spirits of the
Russians afloat and ashore, and the
young naval officer who was the hero
Of the exploit was feted and recon-
clonded for the cross of st. George.
The Russians, on May IL, appre-
bending that the presence of a Japan
csc squadron meant an attempt to cap
ture Dalny, blew up the piers and uut-
city evacuated the place.
Two thousand japanese have reoc-
cupied the road to S~anchilipu, again
cutting off Port Arthur. A strong
.orce is advancing against Polandien.
HAS NOT BEEN CONETRNEp
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Tribute to Gov. DOckery.

The likeness of Gov. Dockery, pre-
served in stone, will be placed above
the new entrance to the Missouri state
penitentiary. 1t will be carved from
Indiana stone by a well-known sculptor.
The only other governor who has been
so honored is William Joel Stone, of
whom a bust occupies a niche in the
real of one Of the cell buildings. This
bust is the handiwork of a convict. 1t
is a complete bust, however, while that
of Gov. Dociery will be only a bas
relief, it is said.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
CHINESE ATTACK
RAILROAD MINES
Civil Officials Barely Escape From
Troops at Port Adams.
REPORT JAP SHIP DAMAGED
Nnpthn Launch From Port Arthur
Plants "a Torpedo Against the
| of a Jap Cruiser-Rus-
sian Craft BeacIaed.

Lia Yang, May 1~6.-Chinese SOL
hiers Sunday attack ed the railway
roai mines occupied by the Russian
administrative force near POrt
Adams, and drove out the officials
who were working therein, many of
them escaping only partly clad. The
Chinese looted the work and re-
tired.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

that fortress will be attempted beror,
the end Of May.
The correspondent of the Daily News
at Chefoo says that he left Port Arthur
last Tuesday, when the channel had
been cleared, two cruisers having
steamed outside. On May Z, he adds,
the garrison there numbered $4,000
men. and was provisioned for nine
months.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
CRIPPLE JAPANESE CRUISER.
Russian Fleet Scores its First Naval
Success,

Lao Yang, May 16.-(Delayed in
transmission The Russian feet
scored its first distinct naval success
If the war or May 10 by the torpedo
ing and Gripping, though not the sink
.ng of an armored Japanese cruiser in
fallen Wan bay.
The Russian attack was carefully
planned on May 10, while the japanese
squadron was concentrated outside
Dalny, d~evoting it's whole attention to
fallen Wan bay, and vas carried out
the same night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Iowa Physician Hangs Himself.

DR.. George w. Mic, Of Braddyville,
Ia, was arrested at Maryville and
lodged in Jail to await investigation as
to his sanity, he having caused Il
stampede on the street by fourishing
a big knife. Three hours later a depu-
ty found his lifeless body hanging from
the bars over the window.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
SAYS SANTA CLAUS Is MYTH
DIR. DerfOrd, a st. Louis Baptist Min
lister, kinks He Should Be
Relocated to the Rear.

Nashville, Tenn, May 17.-At Mon
days session of the Southern Baptist
convention, DR.. Derford, of st. Louis,
entered a vigorous protest agains.
teaching children that there is such an
entity as Santa Claus. He said it was
O myth, and an abomination that
should be ~relegated to the rear DR..
Deford said to teach children this de-
ception was exceedingly hurtful, in
that it would encourage and train chill
dren to be deceitful
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
New Missouri Thcater Circuit.

Opera house managers in Hannibal,
Louisiana, Mexico, Boonville, Macon,
Kirksville and Chillicothe, at a meet
ing in Moberly, organized the North
east Missouri Theatrical circuit. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, 2. B. Myers, of C%hillicothe; sec
rotary and booking representative, J.
B. Price, of Hannibal; treasurer, P.
Halloran, of Moberly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Alleged Missouri launching,

Joplin, Mo, May 13.-It is reported
here that James Marion, father of Ed
and VIII Marion, in Jail here for horse
stealing, was hanged in Newton coun-
ty. The report says that the body was
found hanging to a tree, riddled with
bullets,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Chicago, May 1~5.-Averring that the
firm figures in bankruptcy proceedings
in New York city, creditors have asked
appointment of a receiver for Floyd,
Crawford & Co., bankers and brokers,
Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
a Regular business Cam. >.

st. Louis, May 15.-Recruits for the
United States marine corps will be re-
ceived at the Worlds fair grounds. The
recruiting station will be maintained ia
connection with the model camp to be
established for the 200 marines from
the east
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

New York, May Rehabilitation has
settled the wage scale of 1000 union
painters here and the agreement las
been signed. 1t grants an increaco Of
50 cent a day, making the scale "a and
$4.25 for plain and decorative painters.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Veteran River Man Dead.

Capt. Frank Burnett, w%ell-known
resident of Louisiana and an old river
man, died at his home in that city at
the age Of rs. He had acquired consid-
cradle local fame by his quaint stories
to the juveniles Of the town.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

st. Louis, May 15.-E. w. Crawford,
a post office inspector Of indianapolis,
Ind, has reported to the police that a
valise containing valuable government
papers and personal property was
stolen from him in Union station,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Kenny TO BE Canal Treasurer.

Washington, May l5.-Rear-Admiral
Sewall Kenny, retired, formerly pay
master general Of the navy, it is stat
ed at the navy department, has been
selected as treasurer Of the Panama
canal commission.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Boston, May 15.-The firm of Whit
ney, Pousland C Co., leading commits
sion merchants Of this city, has fled
a voluntary petition in bankruptcy
with liabilities of Sill ,90S and assets OF
S463.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED.
amor of Great Battle at Stu
Yen Not Credited i'm London,

London, May 16.-No confirmation
has reached London of the rumors of
a great battle at Siu-Yen, and no at
tention whatever is paid to- the wild
reports of the fall Of Port Arthur. In
Japanese quarters here, confidence is
expressed that a great assault upon
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Fruit Uninjurcd in southern PART.

Fruit growers in the southern part
Of the state report that the fruit crop
is uninjured in that section, and that
there will be an abundant crop of all
kinds of fruits and berries.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

New York, May ia st. Petersburg
cable to the Herald says: From Muk-
den the Japanese are reported to have
turned up in six different new places.
occupied four stations, blown up the
line five vorsts below Port Adams and
taken Dalny.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Mines Closing md Miners Leaving.

Norway, Mich, May 15.-The Loret-
to mine shut down to-day, throwing
about 200 men out of employment.
Other mines are closing, and miners
are leaving for Europe on account Of
general depression on the range
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Adjudged Guilty of Murder.

Henry ]. Heusack, charged with MUIR
dering his father-in-law, August Ra-
phael, was found guilty of murder in
the first degree by a jury in Judge Nc
Donald's division of the circuit court
in st. Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19
Miles of the Railroad to
Port Arthur Destroyed.


st. Petersburg, May 16.--Grand Dukt
Vladimir, Sunday, inspected ten com
panies of the men of the second re-
serve, who are called upon whenever
mobilization brings the first reserve in
to the active army. To the number of
1000 they paraded through the Kras-
noye Sci, 16 miles from st. Petersburg,
where the guards are encamped. They
afterwards practiced at the rifle, ranges,
and made an average of 80 per cent.
of hits. AS it has been Is years since
the men saw active service, the grand
duke was highly pleased with the
showing which they made.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

The Seryian government has decided
to demolish the old palace, which was
the scene of the murder of King Alex
ander and Queen Draga,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Secretary Edward Jarnigan, of the
Potter Paper Co, and his wife, were
found dead in their home in Chicago
on the 10th. Appearances indicate that
both had swallowed poison and then
turned on the gas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Ernest Terah Hooley, whose meteorie
career and company promoting a few
years ago ~astonished the financial
world, has been arrested in London on
the charge of conspiracy 10 defraud.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

The business section Of Lafollette
Tenn, burned on the 10th. Tnirty-ivs
buildings were destroyed. Loss. $780,.
900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Secretary Of State Hay left Washing
ton, on the 18th, for St. Louis, where
he is to represent the president of the
United States and deliver the address
Of welcome to the International Press
congress on the 18th inst.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

A petition to Gov. Peabody and
Mayor Wright of Denver, Col, to order
out the national guard to preserve or
der at the election in that city is be-
ing circulated, and has been signed by
hundreds of citizens.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Reports say that while the rumoI
that q revolution has broken out IN
Hayti is false, there is general discon-
tent in the republic, and a revolution
is momentarily looked for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Mrs. Elizabeth Eaton, a sister of the
late President Benjamin Harrison. died,
on the 18th, at North Bend, a suburb
Of Cincinnati. She was a granddaughter
Of President William Henry Harrison,
who vas a pioneer in that part Of
Ohio.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

John Brown, of Richardson, N. d.
is under arrest, charged with killing
his 12-year-old son while in a fit OF
anger. The father buried the body i'm
mediately. 1t has been eXhumed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Henry Miller, at present United States
consul at New Chwarg, China, has
been appointed consul general at New
Chwang, without increase of salary.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

It has been definitely decided that
Sir Henry M. Stanley, who died May
10, will not be buried in Westminster
Abbey. A memorial service will be
held there on the day of the funeral
May II.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

The executive committee of the
Worlds fair has decided to bring suit
against delinquent subscribers to ex-
position stock to compel them to pay
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

Subscriptions in London to the jap
anese loan of $50, 900 900 have closed.
1t was estimated that the loan was
over-subscribed twenty times. There
was a great rush to subscribe, and an
enormous number of applications for
small amounts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1904-05-19

James N. Abeel, convicted of forging
the name of j. B. Van Every, vice-pres-
ident of the Western Union Telegraph
Co., to a note of Introduction to Miss
Elanor Anderson, was sentenced by
Recorder Golf of New York to the Ell
mira refOrmatOry