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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

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BURNING CHARCOAL.
What Is Necessary to Secure an Ex-
cellent Quality of the
Fuel,

Wood used in making charcoal must
be quite dry. 1t is better if cut in the
winter and allowed to dry until late sum-
mel before burning. Although almost
any good wood will make some charcoal,
hardwoods will turn out a better prod.
uct. says the Farm and Home.
Split the blocks about six feet long
into quarters and place in the pile with
the bark side out until dry. The wood
is placed in a conical pile about IL feet
high and 8 to 40 feet in diameter. Pour
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
SQUARED Himself.

Justice Wills, who has just retired
from the bench Of the British high
court OF justice, once gave a decision
which, on reflection, he thought was
not quite fair. He sent the unsuccess-
full litigant a personal check for the
amount he had sued for.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
Handwork on Gowns.

Exquisite handwork is being lavished
upon the gowns Of the winter. One love-
ly reception dress had a little bolero
which looked very much like a baby's
blouse coat. 1t was cut very short, had
wide sleeves and a little turnover collar
marvelously embroidered. Aline Of en-
broidery extended all the way around
the border Of the little borelo, which.
by the way, was made Of broadcloth and
was In q pale shade Of green to match
the gown.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Doctors told me / had diabetes and
could not live. l was wretched and
hopeless when l began using Doan's
Kidney Pills, but they cured me eight
years ago and Nv been well ever since
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
Motor-Cars in Disfavor.

The vicar Of Hurley, England, de-
clared the other day that unless mo-
tor cars were barred from the public
highways and confined to tracks OF
their own, there would be "a serious
rising Of she people"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
TWENTY YEARS OF IT.
Emaciated by Diabetes; Tortured With
Gravel and Kidney Pains.

Henry Soule, cobbler, of Hammonds-
port, N. Y, says: "Since Doan's Kid
ney Pills cured me eight years ago, I've
reached 70 and hope to live many years
longer. But twenty years ago I had
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

kidney trouble so
bad I could not
work. Backache
was persistent and
it was agony to lift
anything. Gravel,
w hirlin e head
aches, e S S
and terrible urin-
airy disorders ran
me down from 16s
to 100 o n d S .
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

first, drainage =
goo d drainage
must be present.
Therefore lay a
loose floor or give
other means for
the EASY escape of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Lewis Single Binder straight &c cigar
made of rich, mellow tobacco. Your dealer
or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
SORES ON HANDS,.
Suffered for a Long Time Without Re-
lief-Doctor Was Afraid to Touch
Them-Cured by Cuticura.

"For a long time I suffered with sores
on the hands which were itching, painful,
and disagreeable. l had three doctors and
derived no benefit from any of them.
One doctor said he wis afraid to touch
my hands, SO you must know how bad
they were; another said 1 never could
be cured; and the third said the sores
IN Met water ters in the dVe-bopu HOUSES where I work
l saw in the papers about the wonderful
cures of the C%uticura Remedies and procured
some of the Cuticura Soap and Cuticura
Ointment. In three Gays after the ap-
plication of the Cuticura Ointment my
hands began to peel and were better. The
soreness disappeared, and they are now
smooth and clean, and | I'm still working
in the dye-house. Mrs. A.. L. Maurer,
2340 State St., Chicago, ILL.,, July /, 1905"
Circumstances have more to do with US
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

A good listener is often loved for the
brains he lacks.-Life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

The man who takes life as a dose al
ways t.>ds it a bitter one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
THE ICE HOUSE.
Points to Be Remembered If the
Building Is to Render Good
Service.

The points to be secured in an ice
house, says the Farm journal, are
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Lewis Single Binder straight Sc. Many
smokers prefer them to l0c cigars. Your
dealer or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
LITTLE 1RoNIEs OF LIFE.

The only essay entered for the annual
prize offered by the Partisan Academy
of Moral and Political Sciences did not
receive the award, as it was too illegible
to be read.
Sir Alfred Harmsworth offered $500
reward for information which might
lead to the arrest of a certain reckless
motorist, who turned out to be Sir Al
fred's brother.
Dying in poverty in a San Francisco
hospital, Luscomb Seares received word
that the British government had just al
lowed his claim of $5,0O0.0OO arising
from losses during the Boer war.
Gen. Dokstouroff. running upstairs to
thank the minister of war for ordering
him to the front Che had begged to be al
lowed to die a soldiers DEATH, was
claimed by heart disease on the top step.
Worse Than the Disease.
IT. oo~pooroarofo Tho voor,c vnlI0W
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

We should 80 live that when we die
our mourners will not also be our pail
bearers,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25
al GOOD FOR ONE DOLLAR

The genuine has 81 date and number
stamped on the label-take no other from
your druggist.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

It takes more than a buoyant nature to
keep up appearances.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Even the m who stands up for her
rights seldom likes to do it in an electric
car.-Somerville Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Mans general trend is toward making
others feel his superiority.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Worse Than the Disease.
To commemorate the years yellow
fever epidemic a New Orleans couple
named their baby Stegomya Faclata
Wilson.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure.
E.W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1906-01-25

Circumstances have more to do with US
than free will.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
CUT HIS THROAT
AFTER ASSAULT
WITH A KNIFE

Belfast, Me. June After making a
murderous assault on George Flanders,
with whom he had lived for n number
OF years. Wealthy Dodge succeeded in
committing suicide last night at Isles
boro.
Informa ton OF the affair reached here
today when a coroner was called TO in
vestigate the case Dodge, who was 81
years old unmarried. and had followed
the sea all his life. had acted I'm a peculiar
manner for some time but no one had
any Idea that his mind was unbalanced.
While Mr.. Flanders was sitting at a
table Dodge approached him from behind.
and began TO strike him over the head
with a iackknife
Mr. Flanders put up his hands 10 ward
of the blows and received several bad
cuts on them He was not otherwise in
jured.
Dodge then ran from the house and
cut HIS own throat while running around
the house 10 escape Mr. Flanders and a
farm hand. who attempted to catch and
overpower him. He bled 20 death before
medical assistance arrived. Dodge was
born az Islesboro.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
WORLDS BIGGEST
LINER LAUNCHED
At CLYDE BANK

Glasgow. Scotland. June 1.-The new
Cunard line steamer Lusitania. the
worlds largest liner. was successfully
launched at the Clyde Bank today and
was christened by Dowager Lady Inver-
clyde.
Hundreds OF visitors from all parts OF
the country besides thousands OF the To-
cal population witnessed the ceremony.
The Lusitania Is the first OF the giant
Cunarders TO be launched and her slste~,
the Mauritania will follow her into the
sea a month hence
The Lusitania is 40 feet long and her
greatest breadth is IS feet while her
depth moulded is 6ois feet Her displace-
ment Is about 10000 tons, and powerful
turbine engines will give her n sustained
speed of from "a 10 % knots.
When finished fully thirty-ive thousand
tons OF material will have been wrought
into her hull, including machinery and
completed equipment. The cabin accom-
modations are for 500 first class. 500 sec
ond-class and 1900 third-c class passengers
and the crew will number about 500.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
COST OF CITY STREET LIGHTS
continned from nnre nnn


Mr. Bixby said that the committee as
yet had taken no action. but that II had
been Informed that the Welshach Street
Lighting company will execute a new
contract providing for an annual outlay
per light of less than $50 n year Just
what the amount Of the reduction may
be. Mr.. Bixby declined 10 disclose until
he had further considered the matter.
The committee will I'm due time report
a new contract to the city council for
approval
MIR Bixby said that the lowest contract
price that could be obtained for mean
descent street lights was s24 per year
per light. but that these were only s5
candle power. as against GO candle power
given by the Welshach light. and that.
therefore the Welsbacn light Is preferable
for street Illumination
He said that the price Of the Welsbach
light would not be reduced TO s24 per
light and that could not be expected.
owing 20 the difference in candle power:
bu, the new price will effect a material
saving to the city.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07

Above the guards for a space Of about
40 feet In length the railings OF all three
decks were carried away and on the main
saloon deck five OF the staterooms were
smashed in.
Only one of the rooms happened 10 be
occupants, who were two girls belonging
10 party OF high school sturents from
AroostoOk county who had been Vlsluns
In Boston, were not onjured. None OF the
passengers was hurt and there was no
panic.
Capt. A. A. Roix who was at the wheel,
stated that the collision took place about
1902 a. m. of Half Way Rock, which Is
between Begun and Cape Elizabeth. The
steamer was about 20 miles outside Port
land Capt Roix heard the Bangor ;
whistle when about three-quarters or
mile away and saw her when about a
half-mile distant The fog was thick and
the aid OF the full moon he succeeded IN
making her out and Immediately held the
wheel aport. swinging out. The OFFICER
on the City OF Bangor, he said, held ms
wheel TO the starboard and followed. The
Rockland was sent along at full speed IN
order 10 avert a collision, otherwise the
Bangor probably would have struck her
received glancing blow on the port
quarter.
Capt George A Curtis. who was in
command OF the City OF Bangor, refused
10 make a statement He had 80 pas
sengors. all OF whom were transferred 10
the Calvin Austin. which left for Boston
az $50 a. m. There was no excitement
that collision had occurred. tenn
porary repairing will be done here and II
Is expected that the steamer VIII go TO
Boston tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
COLLIDE,
PASSENGERS SAFE

Portland, Me-. June THE Eastern
Steamship Companys steamers City OF
Bangor and City OF Rockland, bound I'm
opposite directions from Bangor and Bos-
ton with passengers were I'm collision 30
miles off Portland early today.
The city OF Bangor. which left Bangor
last evening was badly damaged and pro-
ceeded To this port, a distance OF 40 miles
The City OF Rockland proceeded on her
way 10 the Penobscot river and Bangor.
after her officers ascertained that the
City OF Bangor was in no danger and able
TO put into Portland.
IL was stated here that the Rockland
was but slightly damaged, also that none
OF the passengers weer injured, although
they were frightened by the crash The
City OF Bangor's bow was very badly
stove-in and had the appearance OF a
head-on collision. IL the weather had been
rough IL is believed she would have sunk
within an hour.
The steamers went together shortly af-
ter midnight.
The City OF Bangor was accompanied
here by the steamer Calvin Austin OF the
International division which was bound
from ST. John. y. r.. 10 this city and Bos-
ton Her freight was transferred at once
to the Calvin Austin. Information OF the
accident was withheld at the local offices
DAMAGE To THE ROCKLAND.
Rockland. Me. June THE steamer
City OF Rockland which was in collision
with the City OF Bangor early today ar
rived here at a. IN. four hours late.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
SEMI-CENTENNIAL Of
ST. PAUL'S SCHOOL AT CONCORD

Concord, n. H., June 7.-The formal
celebration of the semi-centennial ami
versary of st. Pauls school occurred to-
day and brought here the largest gather
ing of alumni, educators. churchmen and
friends OF the school that the city has
ever welcomed.
Three college presidents an equal num-
Der of bishops of the Episcopal church
and many heads Of noted secondary
schools were in attendance. The guests
were received by the acting rector, DR. j.
Minor Colt at the rectory, and the anni-
versary service was held in the school
chapel at noon.
The preacher was Rev. DR.. Alexander
Mackay- Smith, bishop coadjutator OF
Pennsylvania, an old boy OF St PauTs.
At the luncheon which followed the
chapel service the acting rector presided
and addresses were made by Mayor Corn
ing OF Concord President Tucker OF
Dartmouth College. Or. Endicott Peabody
OF Groton school, Dr. F. c. Shattuck, the
first boy at st. Pauls. and Rev. DR.
Henry Ferguson, rector-eect OF the
school, who Is TO assume office at the be-
ginning. OF the next scrool year.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
MAINE Federation OF LABOR
IN SESSION AT LEWISTON

Lewiston, Me-. June About 55
Delegates were present today at the
opening OF the third annual conven-
tion OF the Maine State Federation Of
Labor at knights OF Malta hall The
sessions usually last three days, al
though no definite time is fixed.
The question OF the initiative and
referendum which occupied a promi-
nent position before the state legis-
lature two years ago and was de-
feated will be a strong point in the
work OF the convention. The com
mittee consisting OF Ahner w Mich
OILS and James A. Brennan OF Angus
ia and Roscoe Endy of Bar Harbor.
who represented the Federation al the
last Legislature, reported.
A feature OF the convention is the
public meeting, arranged for tonight
with an address by President Samuel
w. Gompers of the American Fedora
tion OF labor. All the officers were
present at the opening and President
Eugene D. Braun OF Ellsworth pre-
sided
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
EYEWITNESSES
TELL STORIES
Of DISASTER
Two Witnesses Testify at the Inquest Today Held at East
Providence 10 Ascertain the Cause Of tho Horrible Trolley
Tragedy Of Sunday Last James Brown Saw the Car Rush
on Ps MelI Taking Its Human Freight to Certain Death

Mr. Brown and Mr.. Wood ] recognized.
Some OF the injured were taken TO MIR.
Woods house and some were laid upon
the ground opposite Mr.. Woods house on
Pawtucket avenue. l saw the motorman;
he was very nervous and excited and
apparently he was not injured except by
a sprain. but heard him say nothing
about the cause OF the accident, but he
was talking with others.
Mr.. NJ l.. l,izotte. whose office Is at
81 Weybosset street said that he repre-
sented 30 sufferers and was allowed 70
make some suggestions TO the coroner
I'm regard TO the evidence of the first
witness.
He desired some things brought out
more clearly, one being In regard TO the
necessity OF a lamp inside the overturned
car and what he said about the white pole
being halfway up the hill. but the wit
ness did not change his testimony.
James Brown was sworn and said, III
am 81 years old, residence. 81 Brightridge
avenue. East Providence and by occupa-
tion an expressman. | was present at the
scene OF the accident arriving about 70 :95
a. m: live probably one-eghth OF "A mile
from the corners. / noticed that car
went toward Riverside few minutes be-
fore the accident The overturned car was
on Warren avenue near the head Of
In good speed, when II was overturnel
and | don't think the speed slackened as
IL passed Moores corners.
II observed the car most OF the way as
was returning from work, some OF the
passengers were holering and blowing
horns coming back from Riverside, which
caused me 10 notice the car. The night
was pretty clear wlren the car tipped over
| could see the electric light al Moore's
corners very plainly;the rails appeared 10
be all right but were possibly little
damp.
"A young fellow In the crowd found
little stone on a rail which he told others
caused the accident but this stone could
not have caused the tipover: because otn,
er cars passed over IL all right. l did not
notice any other stones on the rails. The
stone referred to was about two inches
square"
The hearing will be continued tomorrow.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07

This morning IN the town hall in
East Providence Coroner Babcock
opened ths inquiry concerning the
shocking trolley accident which oc-
ourred on Sunday morning last.
The inquest was appointed 10 be held
at 10 a. m. and at that hour the coro-
ner and few OF the witnesses were
present.
George T. Day. living on Pawtucket
avenue. East Providence was sworn
and stated he was familiar with the
location OF Warren and Pawtucket ave-
nues; that they cross each other at
approximately right angles, and that
there is a double track there;
He stated that he was not present
when the accident occurred. but was
called TO the scene OF the accident
aoout 1870 by some one ringing the
Front doorbell and calling for water.
quantity 10 the corners. about 720 or
$50 feet from the accident. which was
q rough estimate. He had heard no
noise previous to the call for water
axcept some voices outside the house.
He heard no electric cars go by and
should say that II was fairly clear
hight
Cornerz. an arc hght" continued Mr..
Day, "and I could distinguish II from
where live. II was not bright light.
"There is pole which Is signal 10
the train crew 10 slow up. painted white
and red. but no other align. The pole Is
600 feet from the corner and II is in the
middle OF the hill. and Is 70 or 80 feet be-
low my gate. II is not near a street light.
I went 10 the scene Of the accident about
1880, but. OF course. In the excitement
did not notice ths exact time. on my
arrival the car was overturned on the
right side, the front trucks being 10 or II
feet from the car. II was on Pawtucket
avenue. TIE hind trucks were near the
centre OF the car The roof over the rear
platform was broken off and had fallen
down. I went inside tho car and helped
take out four persons.
There were four dead bodies lying near
the car. and think I saw 20 persons who
had, been injured. When / arrived at the
scene there were few spectators. but
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
TUCKER CRANK At
STATE HOUSE TO
SEE GOV. GUILD

Boston. June 7.-Authorized by God, he
said. with a message intended 10 save
Charles l.. Tuecker from the electric
chair. a man who gave the name Of
GeoI &c Lincoln Dobson and his residence
as Lowell, called at the sac house today
and demanded an audience of Gov. Guild.
The governor had not arrived at the time
and the Lowell man was asked 10 seat
himself I'm one OF the outside offices.
Meantime a messenger was dispatched
for an officer OF the state police, who
upon his arrival escorted Dobsoni to the
office of the state police He was held
there for an examination. Dobeon IL
about 40 years old.
He told one OF the officials that "lie
had been selected TO save Tucker and
that he had a glorified and sanctihed mes
sage TO lmpart to the governor"
decision from Gov. Guild on the pc
tition for a Communication Of fuckers
death sentence was considered a possibil-
ity for today. though II was considered
more likely that the governor would not
announce his conclusion until tomorrow.
Gov. Guild has received many hundreds
of letters on the Tucker case. Many OF
these insist on Communication, while large
number express the hope that his excel
lency will be Arm and uphold the findings
OF the court and the statute laws OF the
commonwealth
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07
COUNCIL CANNOT
ORDER 8-HOUR DAY
SAYS Mr.. REYNOLDS

The Joint committee on an eight hour
day for certain city employees held a meet
ing at o'clock this afternoon in the office
OF the clerk OF committees.
The committee has been in existence
nearly two years but this was the >arst
time a quorum was secured.
Those present today were John c.
Dunn William K.Reynods. Gilbert r.
Parker and Henry f. Grimwood who was
represented by proxy.
The meeting was called to order al .
o'clock by Chairman John c. Dunn, who
showed a number OF letters he had re-
ceived from several labor unions asking
for an open meeting. Alderman Rey-
nolds said he had carefully considered
the question and had come to the con-
clusion that the city council did not have
legal power TO direct Walter f. Slade.
commissioner OF public works to give the
men in his employ an eight-hour day. For
TINS reason he was against having an
open meeting
IL was then voted 10 appoint a SUBJ
committee OF two to request City Solicitor
Baker TO rule on the point raised by Mr.
Reynolds
Aldermen Reynolds and Dunn were ap-
pointed as the committee.
IN discussing the question as TO
whether the council had the right TO
direct Commissioner Slade to give an
elght-hour day TO the men in his en-
pIoy' a prominent lawyer said this
afternoon:
No, In my opinion the city council
has not the legal right 10 so direct
Mr. Slade. He is governed by GER
tain statutes. and is not subject TO
orders from the council
The council might request him to
do so. but cannot compel him to-"
Mr.. Slade In discussing the ques-
ton with democrat reporter
said that he had over twice as many
applications for city positions as he
can find places for, and that he Is
against giving an eight-hour day.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-06-07

BY a majority OF 62b the citizens Of
Newport, regardless OF politics, have
adopted the new city charter. which will
give that city a non-partisan form Of
government after Jan. / next, and end
the state-appointed police commission.
The victory was a genuinely popular
one. and achieved against the most siren
uous exertions OF the machine Republi-
cans. who saw their grip on the loaves
and fishes threatened with a permanent
break and fought II tooth and nail
Four Of the five wards declared over
whelmingly for the new charter. and the
fifth. always strongly Republican. gave
a small plurality against e.
The sidewalk proposition was defeated
by 577 majority; and the asylum land
proposition lost by S54 votes.
These two propositions involved an ex-
penditure Of more than $50 900; and the
outcome OF the votes taken on them and
on the city charter showed how deter
mined the people were 10 adopt the char
ter and take control OF their own affairs
The detailed votes on the sidewalk and
asylum land propositions follow:
SIDEWALK PROPOSITION.
Approve-Ward /, 264; Ward O. 1s3