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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

sion. He served four years as
prosecuting attorney of Phelps
county with credit to himself and
honor to his constituents. He is
an able lawyer, a brilliant orator
and immensely popular with all
who know him, and is thoroughly
honest. MI. Watson is a Demo-
crat of the Simon-pure type and
has never been known to falter in
his fealty to his party. If nomi-
mated and elected to the State
Senate, he promises to discharge
the duties of this Important po-
sition conscientiously and honestly
and without fear or favor to any
one. He respectfully asks the con-
sideration of his candidacy by the
Democratic voters of this district.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature ssss, the Of 1ZM4ZzzM

Indigestion is much of a habit.
Don't get the habit. Take a little
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure after eat
ing and you will quit belching,
putting, palpitating and frowning.
Kodol digests what you eat and
makes the stomach sweet. Sold
by Arcadia Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

Crowds still throng the Lopez
store during the big sale, and as
the sale progresses the values are
more pronounced. The word has
been passed to the statesmen to
"sell the goods" and they are do
ing it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

In the spring time you renovate
your house. Why notyour body2
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
drives out impurities, cleanses and
enriches the blood and purifies the
entire system. 35 cents. Arcadia
Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

We have a large stock of dry
salt and smoked meats, breakfast
bacon, premium bacon and hams,
and prices are very low when
quality is considered. Phone No.
Al. H. Farmhouse, Ironton, Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is a
new remedy, an improvement on
the laxatiyes of former years, as it
does not grippe or nauseate and is
pleasant to take. Itisguaranteed.
Arcadia Valley Drug Co.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

Three little rules we all should keep,
To make life happy and bright,
Smile in the morning, smile at noon,
Take Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

CA. ToH
Bears the d Tho Kind You Have Always Bought
''s'a'''' MMzNzzM
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-03-08

VELVET BRUSSELS CARPETS, Excellent Quail
ty, Rich Coloring and Beautiful Patterns,
former price, $1.l0; Sale price, 85c. You
can never hope to buy Carpets cheaper.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
FAILED TO ASSAULT
BUT KILLED WHITE GIRL

sfIREyEPo RI La, Feb. l9,-Whlle re-
turning homo from school Margaret Lear
aged fifteen years., was attacked IN. the
public road near her home, two miles
negro, who 4, attempted g eriminally as.
snult her. The young girl struggled with
the man and screamed several times. The
negro then drew his pistol, and pressing
Tho girl fell unconscious to tho ground
and her ass;,ilant fled to the woods.
Negroes who Witnessed tho act imme-
diately gave tho, alarm. Miss Lear was
dying when nciShborS reached the scene,
and died within IA few minutes after She
was removed to er@home.
Inc negro was unprecedented by II posse
led by Sheriff Ward, two hours after the
murder in q cabin not far from the scene
OF the crime. He gave his nnine as
Charles colemanii ana has been smpIoS sGi
Railway N this city, and was At once
lodged in jail before the crime had been
generally known, AS soon as IL became
known that tho black tiend Mas IN GUS
tody, u crowd began TO gather around tho
Jail, and a, O'clock tonight more than.
q thousand men have congregated with
the avowed intention OF lynchinis the
negro, siePs N III ttk3t,fJ.s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
.TILLMAN READY
TO PRESENT FACTS
Burrows Committee Will Hear
the Senator on Corrupt Cam
paign Contributions.
az AssocIated press.

WASHINGTON, February 19.-In pre-
scntfny petitions against Senator Reed
Smoot. signed by thousands OF women OF
California and Colorado. Messrs. Perkins
and Patterson took occasion TO-DAY 10
define their positions on the protests
against the Utah senator. The former
said tha, religious views should not be
+ cousidered in passing upon the quaiifi-
cations OF n senator, AND that his honesty
and the attributes that command conf
dence and respect should be considered
above all else. Mr.. Patterson Thought
there were great constitutional questions
to be considered. and said that these
would govern his vote. The petitioners had
requested these senator's to make some
remarks in presenting the prayers.
Discussion of the pure food bill occu-
pied practically all of the day. The
speakers were Mr.. Hepburn. VINO nus
charge of the bill; Senator Foraker, VINO
presented a number of amendments de-
sired by liquor interests: Mr.. Money in
favor of his substitute, and Mr.. .icCum-
Der. vote will be taken Wednesday.
In introducing a bill to prohibit the
making OF money contributions in fur
therance of elections, Mr.. Tillman re-
Viewed the fact that he had offered two
resolutions to investigate corporate con-
tributions for campaign purposes, and
said that one relating to tanks had been
replied to by the secretary of tho treas
ury. and the other is resting with the
Committee on Privileges and Elections.
Mr.. Tillmnn said he had an understand
ing with Mr.. Burrows, that Ia meeting
would be called when he had anything
tc. offer that would shed light on cor
rupt contributions. II believe I am
now in position to give such informa-
ton concluded Mr.. Tllman, land would
be glad to go before the committee and
present my facts whenever a committee
meeting Is called
Mr.. Burrows replied that he would call
a meeting at the convenience of AR.
Tillman, and that the Committee on
Privileges and Elections would take
pleasure in hearing him.
The prohibition in Mr.. Tillman's bill
extends to any national bank or corpo-
ration engaged IN interstate or foreign
commerce. or corporation organized by
authority of any laws of Congress. Punt
tive measures are provided for viola
tons.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
KILLS GAMBLING
In TERRITORIES
House Passes a Measure Which
Is Directed Particularly
at Arizona.
.(By Agsoclate1 press. !


WASHINGTON, February 19-fhree
bills were passed under suspension III
the rules. requiring u two-thirds vote,
in the House to-day.
The first makes gambling unlawful IN
the Territories Of the United States, In
GLIDING Arizona. New Mexico Indian
Territory Oklahoma and Alaska. Tho
bill was directed particularly at Arizona
and New Mexico, where it was stated
gambling was licensed.
The second. provides additional work
for the Census Bureau by requiring sta
tistics to be taken on insurance, fsheries.
electrical Industries. savings banks and
crimes.
The third appropriates $1,000 for the
purchase of 200 acres of coal lands on
the island of Batan. one of the Philippine
Archipelago. on the latter bill a debate
of two hours was had. The others were
debated 40 minutes each. 1855
An effort by MIR. Dnlzell Gennsylvania),
to set consideration of the bill incorporat-
ing the Lake Erie and Ohio Ship Canal
Company Immediately after the passage
OF the army appropriation bill, failed
Mr.. Longworth fOhiol. wny paired on
the question with Mr.. Legare fsouth
Carolina,. Hereafter he will be paired
with Mr.. Aiken tSouth Carolina)
A bill was passed changing the name
Southwestern" division Of the District
Court of Georgia TO ALBANY
The House adjourned until tomorrow.
when the army appropriation Dill WIZ
be taken up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
KEPT THEIR MARRIAGE
SECRET FOR. A MONTH
1Ry Associated Press.l


MEMPHIS, TENN, February 19.-An-
nouncement was made this afternoon for
the first time of the marriage of Mrs.
Efe Lyle Whitney. of New York. to
Robert William Lee Johnson, of Louis
vile. Ky, the ceremony having been
performed by the Rev. A. b. Curry on
January 10Th at the Second Presbyterian
Church of this city.
The marriage was kept Il profound se-
cret for reasons not divulged. This se-
crccy was carried out to such an extent
that the publication of the marriage IL
cense was frustrated
No one was In attendance at the we'd
ding ceremony other than members of
the families of the contracting parties.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson left this afternoon
for Mexico, where Mr.. Johnson is In
terested in mining. They were accom-
panied ny Miss Whitney. of New York.
Mrs. Johnson was formerly Mrs. James
warham Whitney. and is widely known
in the East and South. For many years
she has been notable figure in New
York and Washington society. She owns
residence on Riverside Drive in Man
haitian, and her winter home ON @ Street,
Washington, has figured as the scene
of many elaborate social functions.
Mr.. Johnson Is the eldest son OF the
late DR.. Ambrose Marion Johnson, of Vir-
ginia, who was a distinguished officer
In tho Confederate Army,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
REGULATES RIGHTS
OF SHIPS IN ROADS
Secretary Metcalf Drafts a Bill t
Protect Approach to James
town Exposition.

(From Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 49,
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor
sent u letter to the Speaker of the House
to-day accompanying Il bill empowering
the Department OF Commerce and Labor
to enforce suitable regulations govern
ing the movement and anchorage of yes
sells in the harbers of Norfolk and New
port News, The following is " paragraph
from the letter or Secretary Metcalf:
'"rhe Importance of Hampton Roads and
Adjacent waters, not only as an am
chorage ground, Tut also as u great
water thoroughfare, has increased to
such an extent In recent years that ship
ping interests demand the determination
and declaration of the rights OF passing
sllips, as we'll as those ut anchor''
An appeal in the form of a petition
endorsed by principal steamship lines
trading with tho ports of Norfolk and
Newport News was filed with tho de-
nnrtlncnt on the 9TH of January, 1906,
praying that tho department. put in force
regulations concerning rights of slips at
anchorage and those passing through tho
harbor. ag
Tho bill accompanying Secretary Mot
Calls letter simply confers on the de-
partmentF to make and enforce
such regulations nsi may be deemed
proper. 1'ho secretary in his communicate
tloli mentions that the approach or the
Jamestown Propositions when Hampton
Roads Will DO filled with shlpning Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

ney-Gcneral and Chairman Knapp and
Prouty, of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission. held q conference with President
Roosevelt to-day. at which railroad rate
legislation was discussed thoroughly. The
effort was to 40 shape the provisions In
the Hepburn bill regarding appeal to the
courts as TO make IL certain that the bill
Is constitutional, and yet, so far as there
is power by law to do so. 10 limit the
appeal To what is regarded as constitu-
tionally necessary.
The President is understood to believe
that Messrs. Moody, Clapp and Prouty
have worked out satisfactory provision
that Is better than that in the Hepburn
bill or In original Interstate Commerce
Commissions bill, the only two bills
hitherto laid before Congress with which
the President has on that point felt at
all satisfied
President Charles S. Melln. OF the New
York. New Haven and Hartford Rail-
ROAD, talked with the President on rate
legislation to-day, paying two visits to
Knox also talked with the President.
To n representative OF the Associated
Press, Mr.. MelIin said that his own posi-
ton regarding railroad rate legislation
was reasonably well known. He said:
ITO my mind there can be no doubt
that the people of the country are back
Of Mr.. Roosevelt in his demand that rate
legislation which really means something
should be enacted. My belief has been
all along that such legislation ought to
be put on the statute books. II would
be the better not only for the people, but
for the railroads.
Personally. ! am inclined to the opin-
Ion that the pending Hepburn bill is not
Just what ought TO be enacted into law.
In principle. perhaps. II is very well. but
i am satisfied that an OK team could be
driven through it at several points"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
WILL INVESTIGATE
FREIGHT RATES ON OIL
cBy AssocIated Press.l

WASHINGTON. February 1e.-The In
terstate Commerce Commission has or
dered an investigation OF the rates and
practices of the railroad companies en-.
gagged in transporting oil from Kansas
and Indian Territory to interstate desti-
nations, the hearing TO be held at Kansas
City. Mo-, March Il, 1906 The investi-
cation is based upon petition of the
Kansas OIL Producers Association, en-
bracing Il number of charges.
The charges filed by the Kansas As
sociatiop alleged that freight rates are
unreasonable; that they operate to re-
strict traffic and to the advantage of
companies affiliated with the Standard Oil
Company. and that the railroads dscrim-
mate in favor of the Standard Oil Csini-
pany in the matter of providing tank cars
and storage facilities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
See the Window Display

genius. whose crown now shines so bright
In all the civilized world" Hamilton w.
holds n frs. place in our literature
says Professor a. G.. Newcomer. of Lee
land Stanford University. abroad he has
long been considered as a creative writer
of the frs, rank
Poe's poetry is read with admiration
where Bryant and Longfellow are not
with wonder in France, where the short
story has long been national pride. And
yet. strangers can visit Virginia and
Richmond, and leave without seeing
genius.
DRY of Poe. Let US mark the places
where he lived and wrote. Let us have
II Poe Society, to perpetuatc his memory.
Let us have monument In RICHMOND
representing Poe and his immortal bird
carved together in everlasting marble.
j. LESLIE HALL.
Williamsburg. Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
MISS ROSE MUST WAIT
FOR WOMAM'S SUFFRAGE

(F'rom Our Regular Correspondent
WASHINGTON, ID. c., February 49,
The President sent to the Senate to-day
the nomination of y. C. Thomas to be
postmaster at Abingdon. to succeed Miss
Rosa Rose, whose removal was fore
shadowed in this correspondence some
time ago. Thomas Is 4 staunch supper
ter of Slemp.
Miss Rose has n fine record as an
official, hut she has not a vote, and the
Ninth District Republicans could not
stand seeing such n good office in the
hands OF u non-votcr. when hungry,
husky men. who vpted for Mrs slemp
every time were clamoring for places.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Federal Matters.

CErom Our Regular Correspondent
WARRINGTON, d. c., February TO-
Wrginia-Tamesa, Franklin county,
Charles Sncad, vice G. C. Smith. re-
signed,
North Carolina-Chnrles, nedcll county,
David II. Perry. vice N. b. Moore. re-
signed; Mill Spring, Polk county, Joseph
G. Walker, vice Grayson Atletege, remov-
ed: okeewemee, Montgomery county,
John #. Boiling, vice c. r. Harris, re-
signed.
( Rural routes and ordered established
April I'd ut Rutherfordton, Rutherford
county, N. c.. serving 1000 people and
Joseph j. Cole, appointed regular; Hen
ry q. Munhill, substitut rural carrier,
route 1, at jacksonville, NJ G..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
ANOTHER FIGHT
TO SAVE PATRICK
Texas Witnesses Testifying Dis
credit the Evidence Of Rice's -
Valet Jones.
JEROME QUESTIONS WITNESS
Asked Is He Dictated Affidavit,
Latter Replies. "All But the
Fancy Touches.
JEROME QUESTIONS WITNESS
fBy Associated Press.A


NEW YORK. February 19.-seven Wit
nesses from Texas We're present to-day
at the beginning of the hearing of u
motion for a new trial for Albert 4.
Patrick. the lawyer, who was convicted
of the murder of William Marsh Rice, an
aged millionaire. 1t was mainly on the
testimony of Jones, Mr.. Rice's valet.
that conviction was secured Patrick's
lawyers state that the witnesses whom
they have secured in Texas will discredir
Jones's evidence. He said that Patrick
used chloroform to kill Rice The Wit
nesses present to-day were: Robert Lee.
n. h. Jett, Fl. j. Moran. G. r. Railey,
Thomas McNerny. Miss Minnie Gaillard.
all of Houston. Tex, and Joseph Jordan.
OF Seabrook, Tex. Joseph Jordan was tho
first witness.
District Attorney Jerome read an
affidavit made by the witness. In it
Jordan stated that he is u boatmaRsof
Galveston county, Tex, and that he talk.
ed to Charles +. Jones, Rice's valet, at
NIorgan's Point, Tex. He stated that
jones told him he was confused by the
police when he made the charge against
Lawyer Patrick. Jones said to him, the
affidavit read, that Patrick had nothing
te do with tho death of Rice and that
he hoped Patrick would come out all
right.
Mr.. Jerome questioned the witness as
to what led him to make this affidavit,
and whether he had dictated it him
self Jordan said that he dictated "all
but the fany touches.
Robert Lee, of Houston, Tex. was then
put on the witness stand. After Q few
preliminary questions had been asked
OF him by Mr.. Jerome, the examination
was adjourned until tomorrow. 8E
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
The Poe, Monument.

Editor of The Times Dispatch:
Sir,-I hope you will let mo say, through
YOUR columns, that ! heartily endorse
the idea of erecting a monument 10 Ed
gar Allan Poe
What state has so good u claim to him
as Virginia? What city Is so thoroushly
Identified with his fame as Richmond!
Let the State and the city, then unite
to do honor to this great genius, who
has hcen excluded from the so-called Hall
AS Il Virglnian and as an American, I
plory In tho fame of Poe, AS u lover OF
literature 4 sit as a disciple at his pect.
his his poetry and his stories hewtcI and
fascinnte multltudes of students.
Possibly "local patrotisnlN might sii-
Stllcnce both the writer and his classes,
mostly Yirginians. Let us see what dis
Interested critics say. Moses Colt Tyler,
OF New York, spoke Of him as ''tSe great
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
HAY AND SOUTHALL
RETURN TO CAPITAL
Latter Fully Recovered From At
tack Of Pneumonia-Martin
Gives Theatre Party. H

(Erom Our Regular Correspondents
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. 19.-Repre-
day after having taken his little daughter
to Richmond to the Memorial Hospital to
be operated on for appendicitis by Or.
ed Wednesdays Mrs. Hay and another
daughter are also in Richmond.
Representative Soushall was in his seat
for the first time to-day since his recoyv
kept him In bed at the Wcstmorclund Club
in Richmond for several weeks.
q Senator Martin and Alrs.a Martin We're
Belasco tonight in honor OF Miss Neil
waine, daughter Of Hon. ". =; Mell i, aIIs.
DAY at senator Martins. Miss Day, who
is Spending the winter with her sister,
Mrs Martin. received Yesterday afternoon
\ Mrs. Glass, wife of Representative Glass,
and Miss Glass, his sister, are Visiting
Mr.. Glass at the Rochambeau
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
NEGRO REPRESENTATIVES,
HEIRS TO GET HIS SALARY
nv Associnted Press !

WASHINGTON, February 19-The
House Committee OH Claims decided to-
day to make a favorable report on Il
claim of the family of Samuel Lee for
$4,000 Lee was a negro elected to the
forty-siXtl Congress from North Caro-
lima, but was prevented from being
sworn in by flibustering. He Is now
dead and his heirs will be paid the two
years salary in case the bill passes
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
.FAvoRs s5o;30o FOR
FOUR VIRGINIA BRIDGES
NV AssocIatcd Press.)

WASHINGTON, d. c.. February 10
Secretary Taft submitted to Congress to-
Gay report from the chief of engineers,
United States army. recommending the
expenditure of $4,000 for four bridges
over the inland waterway from Chnco-
league Bay, Va. to Delaware Bay, Del.
on condition that the bridges be main
tanned by local authorities after their con
strllction
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
ALEXANDER NAMED
BQYDIOM POSTMASTER

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. d. c.. February 10
Tho President to-day sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Major William p. Duvall to be brigader-
general.
Postmasters:
Tennessee-J. L. Sinclair Dyersburg:
b. W. Burford. Lebanon.
virgnia,-H Alexander, Boydton; D. 9.
Thomas. Abingdon; r. G. Dyson. Bel
field.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
.GREENE-GtYlOR CASE
HELD UP BY SICK JUROR
as Assoeiated Press.).

K SAVANNAH. GA, February l9,-No
session of tho Federal court was held
to-day on account of the illness OF Sam
uel Il, Patton, the juror in the Greene
and c;aynor case, who was i'll three
weeks ago, This time his ndisposition
was too serious to admit OF his leaving
his room. The hope. was held out how
ever, that he might be able To attend
court tomorrow, and the adjournment
until then was taken. WIZ
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Postmasters Confirmed.
.CBy Associated Press. J

WASHINGTON. ID. G.. February II.
The Senate to-day confirmed the follow
ing nominations, or postmasters;
North tiarolina--B, q, Bradley, Cas-
tonia; f. i, Ware. Kings Mountain; G.
w, League, West Durham.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
TO AID
THE EXPOSITION
the s56lCoo preferred stock. the railroads
have subscribed $1,000.
Giles Warmed Up.
Continued from First Pase.)

Giles b. Jackson, colored, OF Richmond,
then addressed the committee In behalf
OF the Negro Development Company of
America. and was replied to by Rev.
White, of Washington, also colored, who
opposed the Jackson programme
Giles grew emphatic in his speech
against his colored antagonist that Chair
man Gardner had to warn him to go more
SLOWLY. in order that the stenographer
might not get left. He also cautioned
him that he was growing too personal IN
his remarks. Giles proceeded In more
subdued vein, but kept the committee
laughing all of the time. He made a
capital speech.
Chairman Gardner requested state
mcnt of the amount of stock issued, TO
be filed with the committee M WOOL
stated that the $4,000 of preferred stock
would be required to pay dividend of
per cent. before any dividend would be
paid by the $4,000 of the common stock.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20

every character, makes legislation Of
t1e character proposed absolutely neccs-
aary. Tho bill provides that the revenue
cutter service shall be authorized 10
enforce the regulations adopted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
PRESIDENT NOW
FAVORS NEW BILL
is Believed That He Thinks
Senator clapp Has Solved
Rate Problem.

(By Associated Press,)
IS WASHINGTON, ID, O.. February 19,--
Following a conference between Attorney
General Moody andsSpeaker Cannon and
Senators Clapp and Dolliyer, the Attor-i
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
Contended It Was a Vendor.

The company contended that 1t was act
ing in the capacity of a vendor and
not as a carrier and that 1t <was mere
" supplying the coal to pay a debt. This
plea was also made the basis of IL charge
against the company. as the laws uf
West Virginia. where the coal was mined
prohibited common carriers from deal
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-02-20
DECISION May BE Remote.

Attorney General Anderson said he OK
pected the court to order West Virginia ia
answer. This order will take the form OF
subpoanas on the Governor and Attorney
General Of that state, returnable In sixty
them in which to answer. While 1t is
probable that II decision in. the case viii
not be reached for some times the delay
such causes in the Supreme Court of The