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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
HAS CONFESSED A MURDER.
Gently Converted, COnfesses a MUIR
der Committed Eight Years Ago.

Oakland, Cal, March 21.-Asserting
that he had been converted by evan
gelists, Earl Bodine, who says he is
an ex-convict, went before Chief Of
Police Hodgkins and to him confessed
that, eight years ago, near Fort Fair
field, Me-, he had shot and killed a
companion, throwing the body into the
Aroostook river. The authorities be-
lieve that he is telling the truth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

But few people have any conception
of Florida's extent. Jacksonville is
about as far north of Miami as it is
south of Charlotte, n. C.-about as far
north of Key West as it is south OF
Danville, Va. Ignorance Of the extent
of Florida leads to many amusing mis-.
takes. It takes W. "a hours to 90
from Pensacola to Miami. A land trip
from one end of Florida to the other
is as long as from the lakes to the
gulf.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

With its SO 1000. 900 inhabitants in 1905.
which are growing at the rate of Is,
100000 every decade now, the United
States is the largest civilized country
In the world except Russia. With Eta
$1l0,000 10000 of property in 1905, as
compared with $685. 900, 00O, 200 for
Great Britain and Ireland. $4,000,
100000 for France, $4,000, OOO, 900 for
Germany, and smaller figures for the
rest of the countries. it is immeasur.
ably the wealthiest of the worlds ma.
tiOns
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
He TACKLED THE WRONG MAN
A Plucky Iowa Operator Who Per-
forms His Duty to I'm
Gle Sa N

Iowa City, Ia.-March 17..-Clifford
Brown, operator of the Rock island
railway at Oxford, was attacked by a
highwayman while removing mail from
a train. Brown overpowered his as
sailant and held him prisoner at re-
v~olver's point until officers came. The
fellow gave his name as Larry Man
govan, of Iowa City, and is now in Jail
at OyfOr
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Monroe, ILL.,, March 16.-Fire here
destroyed four residences, entailing a
loss of $4,000. The blaze is thought
to have been of incendiary origin.
Last week all stores in the town were
burned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
HAS HAD A STRENUOUS TIME.
Tried by ~ SchOO Board, Sues u
Railway Company, and Now
Tries Matrimony.

st. Louis, March 17.-Miss Olive e.
A. Bennett, of Bridgetown, who re-
signed her position as teacher in a
school at Pattonville, st. Louis coun-
ty. last winter. after a disagreement
with the school board, because she
chastised unruly pupils, and who later
sued the Suburban Street Railway Co.
on account of alleged m~istreatment by
a conductor, and was awarded $500,
has been married to Walter L. Prouhet,
of Pattonville.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
THEY JUST MISSED 1T.
Earth Dropped Over One Hundred
Feet just After Two Passenger
Trains Had Passed.

Joplin, Mo-, March 1S.-Over 100 pas
sengers on the Kansas City Southern
from plunging into a big cavein at the
P. and G. Mascot mine, one mile south
of here. The cave-in occurred under
the tracks of both railroads just a few
moments after the passenger trains
had passed. The ground, several hun
bred feet in diameter, dropped a dis
lance of about 40 feet. Both roads are
tied up.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

According to the bureau of statistics
of the department of commerce., and
labor, the worlds coal production in
1903 reached the enormous total OF
S64, 900 900 long tons, of which the
United States produced $4,000. 900
tons, Great Britain 230, 900 900. Ger.
many 100, 100000, Austria-Hungary 80,
000,0 00, and France 35,OOO,OGO.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

A Hungarian blacksmith recently
sent, as a present to the emperor OF
Russia, a horseshoe, a pair of pincers,
a file and a knife, all ingeniously
nailed to a goose's egg. without the
egg being broken. The emperor sent
in return his photograph, a gold medal
and 80 ducats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Des Moines, Ia, March Ex-senator
Allison is authority for the statement
that President Roosevelt will call con-
gress in extra session October /, two
months in advance Of the regular ses-
sion, for the purpose of considering
the railroad-rate question.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Peoria, ILL.,, March 21.-The health
of John J. Hannahan, grand master Of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men, is such as to necessitate his
temporary retirement. After a two
days visit in Chicago he will go to
Hot Springs, Ark, for an indefinite
STAY,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Home Is In Kansas City.
Finally Kerens appeared on the
floor and announced his withdrawal in
Warmers favor.
The spectators cheered wildly when
Kerens walked down the aisle. His
face was wreathed in smiles, and he
bowed to right and left as he passed
along.
1t was sc neal the hour of adjourn
ment that the democrats sought to pre-
vent an election. In an attempt to
move forward the clock hands the
clock itself was smashed. A fight fol-
lowed. An appeal for order by IL dem
ocrat was followed by an effort to drag
the speaker from his rostrum.
When order was restored the dem
ocrats began changing their votes
with long explanations calculated to
gain time.
The sixty-sixth ballot resulted:
Cockrell, 80; Warner. CT; Kerens, 10;
Niedringhaus, 5; Peck, 1.
The decisive vote was:
e. w dIIIbI
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

When Gen. Kuropatkin was a young
man he was asked to undertake the
editing of a military newspaper. He
declined with the words. Fighting
battles is much less dangerous"
Fighting battles may not really be
less dangerous, but it is certainly less
vexatious than conducting a newspa-
per in the cars dominions. The edi.
tor must lay himself out to please,
firstly, the imperial court: secondly,
a dozen ministers of state, individu.
ally and collectively; thirdly, half a
dozen censors, and fourthly, the pub,
lie.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Pioneer Missouri Editor,

Columbia, Mo-, March 1S.-Col. Will
lam +. Switzler, the oldest Missouri
editor living, celebrated his eighty
sixth birthday here. He came to this
state from Kentucky, and assumed
charge of the Columbia (Mo.) States
man in 1S49.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
THE LONG AGONY is ENDED
The Missouri Legislature Finally
Succeeds in Electing a Senator.
City, the EIeventh-Hour Choice i'm
Midst of stormy Scenes.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 20.-.Amid
scenes of the widest disorder, Maj,
William Warner, of Kansas City, was
elected United States senator from
Missouri Saturday afternoon.
The end came on the sixty-seventh
ballot. Until almost the last moment
there seemed no prospect of an agree
ment between the Niedringhaus and
Kerens factions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

New York, March 20.-Repeated
earthquake shocks are reported at
Naples by the Herald correspondent.
The tremors were felt in many other
cities and towns. where in some in
stances the inhabitants were in a pan
ic. No serious damage is reported.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Money is scarce at Aristook. Me.
now. A peck of potatoes is the small.
est change. They used to pass for a
nickel, but they are only worth a post.
age stamp now, and the mail carrier
won't take them at that.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Notice to Illinois State Banks.

Springfield, ILL.,, March 1S.-The audi
tor of public accounts has issued a no.
tice to state banks directing them to
send in a statement as to their condi-
ton IN the morning of March Is.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Trying to shake or Cont.

Princeton, N. j., March 21.-Ex-
President Cleveland, accompanied by
DR.. Bryant, of New York, left here,
Monday, in his private car for a three
weeks trip to Florida. Mr.. Cleveland
recently suffered a severe attack Of
govt and is taking a pleasure trip to
recuperate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
O~ctogenarian WEEDS.

Charleston, ILL.,, March lib. B.
Shinn, a wealthy farmer Of Nation
township, and Mrs. Elnea Feagan, Of
this city, were married here by Rev.
Kemp, pastor of the First M. E. church
Mr.. Shinn's age is 81; while the bride
owns to GO summers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Wand am E.pert ID Exnmine,

Terre Haute, Ind, March 1S.-The
grand jury reported that 1t could not
get evidence upon which to base in
dictments for alleged county graft, and
recommended that experts examine the
records.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Welding by electricity is brought tc
such perfection that welding appa.
ratus can be carried to a railroad
track and two rails Joined as solidly
as if they had come out of the rolling
mill in one piece.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Not PAINTED bx EaiIure,

Roosevelt, Okla, March 1S.-Wash-
ington Askew, a wealthy farmer near
here, attempted suicide by hanging
himself, but the rope broke. He then
shot himself through the head, death
being instantaneous.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Betrayed Girl Kills H.rse,r,

U%nionville, Mo-, March 1S.-After
giving birth to a male infant, Eva
Miller, daughter of a farmer, commit
ted suicide by taking strychnine. She
refused to reveal the name of her be-
trayer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

The San Francisco police arrested
the other day, three men and three
m in what they said was a shop
lifting school. 1t had counters and
shelves, and the women were being
taught to steal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Rome, March flowing to COM
plants which have been received here,
the vatican has withdrawn from Mgr.
Broderick, auxiliary bishop pf Hanava,
the mission intrusted to him to urge
the American bishops to increase the
collection of Peters Pence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Springfield, ILL.,, March 21.-Proceed-
ings in the legislature promise to be
greatly enlivened this week by the
consideration of local option, primary
election, civil service and woman suf-
frage measures.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
stepped In Front of Fast Mail.

Centralia, ILL.,, March 20.-C. c.
Green, an Illinois Central fireman,
whose home vas at Champaign, was
killed in the yards here when he
stepped in front of the fast mail train.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Washington, March 16.-In an en-
velope bearing the postmark Of Jersey
City, the secretary Of the treasury re-
ceived a conscience contribution Of
$12, 1000. An inclosed communication
sa5 ssEped Sinner"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

GAINESVILLE, Wis, March 21.-Dr. J.
B. Whiting, formerly surgeon general
of the G. A. r., is lying at the point Of
death at a hospital. He is 50 years
old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 21.-State
Auditor Wilder rules that law requires
county officers to collect collateral in
heritance tax. This order let's at least
a hundred attorneys out of fees.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Death Of a vandaIia CapitaIi,t.

vandalia, ILL.,, March 21.--John
Gochenour. capitalist and real estate
broker, died here, aged 10. He was
president Of the vandalia Light &
Fuel Co., and was land agent Of the
Illinois Central for IS years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Prominent Mnson's Sudden Death.

Kane, ILL.,, March 17.--Charles Au-
gustus Davis, So, a prominent member
Of the Masonic order, was stricken
with heart failure while on his way
home from the meeting Of his lodge,
and died an hour and a half later.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Snow BIockades in Colorado.

Victor, Col, March 20.-Railway
service on steam and electric lines
throughout the Cripple Creek district
is practically blockaded, the result of
a storm. The storm still continues
with undated fury. The snow is near
" two feet deep on the level.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

London, March 1.-THE marriage Of
William Marconi, inventor of the wire
less telegraph, and Lady Beatrice
O'Brien vas celebrated here in the
Catholic church Of st. George at noon
Thursday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Lived with Broken BACK.

st. Louis. March 20.-Ante Zupcic,
Of 1910 MarlzlJ street, died at the city
hospital, after surviving the ordinarily
Immediately fatal injury Of a severed
| aninal chord three weeks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Berlin, March 16.-The emperor Of
Japan has designated Prince Arisuga-
wa to represent him at the wedding
of Crown Prince Frederick William.
He represented Japan at Queen Victo-
ria's diamond jubilee.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23
Seat ON Change Brihg. 1853, 90,

New York, March 1.-Two seats on
the New York stock exchange have
been sold for $50, 1000 each. This Is a
new high-record price, exceeding the
previous highest price, paid d few
years ago, by $500.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

In Germany policemen on duty car
stop children in the street in schoo.
hours and ask them why they are not
at school. 1t is suggested in England
this be made the law there.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Russia has a larger proportion o
blind people than any other European
country. Two out of every Thousand
Of her people are sightless.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

Norfolk, Neb., March 21.--A severe
blizzard struck the Rosebud reservs.
ton Monday. Some parts Of the res.
%ervation report eight inches Of snow.
The temperature Ia not severe.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

London's places of entertainment
would hold all the inhabitants Of Mil
waukee-about $4,000 = and then
there would be several thousand va
cant seats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

A boy in Berlin only IS years ole
has been convicted of the crime o.
lese majestic, and has been sentenced
to three months Imprisonment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1905-03-23

st. Louis, March 18.-Mrs. Mary Car
ter has filed suit for $780, 900 damages
against Joseph B. Blackwell, a real es-
tate man, alleging breach of promise.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26

Bears the The Kind You Have Always BOun
Signature sf &WAzz@M

Rev. A. W. Thurston returned
on Tuesday from the meeting of
the NJ. E. conference at Watertown,
and is preparing to move to his
new passionate at Mt. Vernon.
Rev. L. Mclean, who has been
stationed at Mt. Vernon, has been
appointed to the Scotland charge.
Rev. Thurston has been at Scot
land the past three years and has
distinguished himself as an earn
est, conscientious worker.
Now it is h~usking time and you
need husking mitts. New York
store put in 1000 pairs and at the
rate they are going will not
have enough. We bought them
last spring from the manufacturer
and they are the best goods fol
the money ever offered.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26

A Gre wded house listened to the
Ladies' silver medal contest on
Tuesday evening at the Presbyteri-
an church. Prof. Manthey delight
ed the lovers of fine music, with a
brilliantly executed prelude of his
own improvision, ending with the
ever beautiful Home Sweet Home.
"Protection" given by the Supt.
Of contests, came first, and all
went smoothly until at the climax,
memory failed to supply the word,
but after laugh in which the au-
dience joined, and reference to her
notes, the "Silver Grey" who had
only spoken one little piece
since she was sixteen, made the
necessary number for the contest.
Miss Dora Gum gave, "What the
temperance cause has done for
John and me- in an easy clear
manner, without any effort at ora
tory, winning compliments, not
only for her kindness in supplying
on short notice, but for manifested
ability. Miss Barr, read COD
Soapy"'m the way of an artist and
delighted her audience with her
great versatility and grace.
Mrs. Tllurston, the only " OF
the original number, who III "lhat
Teetota]er's story" did a fine piece
of work, with much thought aud
power producing truth, had many
admirers and deserves the credit
able markings given her.
Miss Hattie Johnston in "That
terrible charge" outdid herself IN
all previous orations in fine voice
and the skill of IL master. Sue had
the a Of her listeners from begin
ing to end winning second place.
The honors went to the last speak
er, Mrs. frankie Shaw who gave
"Sim s little girl" in her own in
imitable sweet manner, with fine
effect on the alert audience who
joined heartily in the applause as
Rev. Upton presented her the
medal, after an appropriate address
to the class. Miss Parmenter sang
in a very pleasing voice to the ad
miration of her hearers, in a double
number At Twilight and a Necklace
of Love. Every II says tn
evening was a sue cess. The unior
through this contest announces
Mrs. Rebecca j. Campbell as thei
life member for this year.
CARRIE e. DoLLARD.
Supt. OF contests, End. district.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED 10
CALIFORNIA.


Via the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
ity.
Leave Union Passenger Station, Chi
cago, 1925 p. M, Tuesdays and Thurs
days, for Los Angles via Kansas CT ty,
Publeo and Salt Lake City. Judson
tourist car parties via the Chicago, Mil
waukee & st. Paul Railway. A comfort
able, inexpensive and enjoyable way of
crossing the continent. Connections
made from all points on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
Ask the nearest Ticket agent of the
Chicago, Milwaukee. q st. Paul Rail
way, for complete information or write
to. f. A. MILLER,
General Passenger Agent,
Chicago.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26

DR.. Rudgers, of Yankton, S. D..
eye, ear, nose and throat specialist,
has returned from Europe and his
office is open again for patients.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26
School and Education.

@ - - ~
istrative necessities in the manage
ment Of IL school. One of them
consists in demanding excuses for
absences. It is better that twenty
write excuses than that one be alb
sent without the consent Of his
parents. If absences go unexcused,
children will develop a c~arelessness
and indifference toward school
duties. Excuses are plainly a
necessity for the general good
standing of a school.
Wednesday morning the H. S.
pupils listened to the reading OF a
letter from their former principal
E.. R. Sherwood. 1t was highly
interesting and each one of us is
glad to know that he is happy in
his new work. He wishes all Of
his friends much happineps.
Tie reaction against the verti-
cal system of writing finds con
slant expression. The latest move
against it is that of Minneapolis
as given in the following news item
from a Minneapolis paper:
The report was made in response
to the demand of commercial men
who criticize the new style of writ
ing as unnatural, slow and not ad-
apted to business purposes. The
objections raised by bankers, &C
countants and Office men generally
are valid, and they have insisted
that the board adopt the system
that will best equip the student for
practical work in every day life.
While the board does not entirely
agree with the critics they realize
that the strong objections + a
handicap to the boy who applies
for work. In Difference to the ad-
vice of Supervisor S. L.. Hecter,
| the board is expected to retain the
vertical system in the lower grades.
He insists that the vertical system
is the easiest for the smaller child
rem, as the muscles of the hands
are not under sufficient control to
enable them to write a slant with
ease. The child's manner of hold.
ing a pencil makes the vertical sys.
tenn the most natural, and it is
?, only where the muscles are bette,
l controlled that the slant should be
introduced. Within five or ter
years the vertical system will have
. disappeared from the schools
The only defense for this fad is thai
it has served to simplify the forms
(. of the letters and bring u writ
ing to a more practical basis. l
q has been said that the mission o
! fad is to lead the educational force
out Of old forms and fancies t.
a better ways. The fad is always al
e~xcresence, but it frequently con
tains suggestions that prove q
: value to the pedagogical arr
Thus, if vertical writing has serv
ed the purpose of ushering in
simpler form of writing than til
- ornate S~pencerian perhaps we ca:
. we'll afford to endure all the cor
- fusion it has cost. 1t will ha7
o produced a generation of poe
= writer's neither vertical or slam
: but a grotesque mixture of boil
= In the meantime, the taddist an
empiricists will reeolutely hunt u
another issue which can readily t
- converted into a hobby horse &c
their use. The Pollard Synthetj
System of primary reading he
N finally been laid to rest, and 500
X the vertical system of penmansl'i
le will find a place by its side, and O
# the stone which marks the la,
m resting place of these two comanio
er fads we will inscribe "requiescat
or pace"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26

Family Receipt. Brush your teeth
two times daily with one of Central
Pharmacy's special brushes. It
saves your teeth, saves dental bills
and increases your appetite.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1905-10-26
Vt you need a pair ofsboes
get DreW=SeIby Go. Shoes
at +. Becker's.

Frank Mashed, who has be en-
working in a cigar factory at Wag-
ner has returned to Scotland, and
informs US that a movement is on
foot to start a factory here.
Did you ever try some Of
Schmierer's cream lotion for chap
ped hands ? Its fine. Central Phar-
macy.
Mr.. J. M. Culley, Of A~yersbire,
Ia., who owns a.. half section of
land eight miles west Of flown, is
here this week, and is preparing to
put a complete set of new buildings
on the place.
! have two stoves in good con-
dition which l will sell cheap.
One is a large base-burner with
over and two griddle holes. The
other is a small base burner in
good condition. If in need call
and see these stoves. They are
bargains. NEW YORK STORE.