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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

In commemoration of the rare fore
sight and wisdom and the indomitable
courage which led William H. Seward,
then secretary Of state, to induce an
unwilling congress to purchase Alaska
for his country the citizens of Seattle
will erect a monument to commem-
orate the act which has endeared the
grand old statesman to the people of
the northwest. 1t is planned to com
plete the monument in time for the
Alaska-Yukon Pacific exposition, which
is to be held in the summer of 1909.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

A new company capitalized at So
100000 has been formed by John D.
Spreckles, Jr, William Clayton and
Harry L. Titus, with the avowed pur-
pose of building a railroad from San
Diego, Cal, to Yuma, Ariz., by way
of the Imperial valley. The articles
Of Incorporation have been filed in
San Diego, and the official title of
the corporation is the San Diego G
Arizona Railway company.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Regents Of MarysviIIe Normal.

Jefferson City,-Gov. Folk has ap.
pointed H. J.. Hughes, of Trenton, and
A. T. Williams, of Plattsburg, regents
for the Marysville state normal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

The life Of a five-pound Bank Of
England note-that Is, the length OF
time It remains in circulation--ave.
RACES about SO days. AS soon as the
note returns to the bank it is Cancelled.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

The love letters Of Henry VIII. to
Anne Boleyn have been published in
book form. They should teach young
women that 1t Is foolish to believe all
men say In their love letters.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Oldest Married Woman in PIatte.

Dearborn-Mrs. Joseph Spencer aged
80, died at her hcne in this city, leav-
ing an aged husband two daughters
and n son. This is the Oldest mar
ried couple in Platte county. They
have been married over 60 years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

A Philadelphia minister claims
Adam was a negro, but the claim
doesn't seem well founded. If he had
been, no doubt he would have claimed
he was kicked out of the garden on
account of his color.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Monex strlnuenox In Enoland.

London, Eng.-The light supplies
of money in the market have forced
borrowers to apply to the Bank Of
England. The money stringency is
causing a shading of values in the
case of British securities.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Or. Henry N. Field Dead.

Pittsield, Mass.--Rev. DR.. Henry N.
Field, last Of the famous Field broth
ers, Cyrus w, Stephen J. and David
Dudley, Aied in stocsbridge Saturday
morning.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Wool sellers Want own prloe,

Boston, Mass.-There is consider
able inquiry for wool, but little buying.
Sellers are showing much determine
ton to hold out for their own prices.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
COL. THOMAS puaan BOUTS.

Wichita, Kansas.-Colonel Thomas
Dugan Fouts, colonel of the One Hun
dred and Thirty-seventh Indiana volun-
teers in the civil war, and who was
widely known in the early days Of
Kansas, died here, aged 50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

An Indiana boy who was impelled tc
lick every kid he met, but found too
many, must have thought that he was
destined to become a captain Of in
dustry.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
The LONGEST Shot Won.

San Francisco, Cal.-At Emory
Vile Hector, the l.ngest shot in the
Promenade handicap, made a runa-
way race CT 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Was Seven Feet ralI.

'Springfield.-Workme employed in
excavating for a sewer unearthed the
skeleton Of a man, who must have
been Q than seven feet tall.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

Until the sultan engaged a Euro
peaL artillery expert, Raisuli didn't
know that the imperial forces were
firing at him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

Bomb-throwing seems to be on the
increase in this country. Funny that
it isn't applauded as it is when it
happens away off in Russia.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

A Kentucky paper Is putting up a
holler for the establishment Of several
branch minis. Mint Is one of the
necessaries Of Life in Kentucky.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Thaw conhdant.

New York-Whep he arose Harry
X. Thaw was cheerful and reiterated
his confidence in an acquittal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
More Americans Than Usual.

Berlin, Germany.-At the annual re-
ception at the palace more Americans
than usuSl we're presented.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Fatally Shot by a Farmer

Nevada.-F. w. Whipple, a photog-
rapher Of this city, was fatally shot
at Horton, this county, by Harlow
Humble, a farmer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Hester,s cotton statement.

New Orleans-Secretary H~ester's
statement Of the worlds visible sup
ply Of cotton shows a total Of 5,502,-
O64 bales
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Burton. IA Macon.

Macon--Paul Burton, formerly corn.
ty clerk Of Macon county, died \ fev
days ago. He was 50 years Of 4
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
Correspondent Assaulted.

springield-v. B. Rucker. a news
paper correspondent in this city, was
brutaly assaulted by two men d fsr.
days ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
A DRAMATIC TRAGEDY
VIM. WHITLEY, PROMINENT IN
LONDON, KILLED.
SLAIN BY ALLEGED SON
The Youth Turns His Weapon Upon
Himself, Inflictine Probably
Mortal Wound.

London, Eng.-A dramatic trag-
edy startled London when William
Whitel, one Of the unique and most
prominent figures in the business
world, was shot dead in his store by
a youth claiming to be his son.
An unknown young man was accord
ed a private interview with Mr.. White
ly in the latter's private office. There
the two men remained closeted for a
few moments. AS Mr.. Whitley emerged
it was observed that the young man
was following and im%portuning him,
while Mr.. Whitley was waving his WIS.,
itor off, and threatening to call the
police,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31
An Old Citizen a eton,

Galena-Philip Fumigan, an old and
respected citizen Of Stone county died
here the other day,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

Although it rejected simpliied spell.
ing, the house was afraid to SO back
on simplified salaries.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

1t is sad when our friends depart,
but it is worse when our virtues die.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

Suddenly the young man drew a
revolver and fired two shots at Mr..
Whitley, who fell dead. Before the
assassin could be secured he turned
his weapon upon himself and inflict.
ed a probably mortal wound.
The personality of the assassin and
motive for his crime are enveloped in
much mystery. He gave the name of
Cecil Whitley, but relatives of Will
liam Whitley disclaim all knowledge
of him. The police found no papers
or other written matter on his person
to lead to his identity.
The police believe the attack was
the result of a fancied grievance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1907-01-31

by ELI D. AXE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22

business of great moment to the pros perity of the American people in abso- lute obedience to the soundest prin- ciples of business and to the spirit and letter of the law" Let Miss Tarbell and Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis be called in rebuttal. They are quite enough. Miss Tarbell will show what competition crushing of the Standard Oil sort has been, and Judge Landis can explain the rebate-hunting of that immaculate company Miss Tarbell's book and Judge Landis' sentence are easily procured and as easily read, and they are quite sufficient to upset the claims of the Standard Oil pamphlet Assurance is a good thing sometimes, but the Standard Oil has a little too much of it to be satisfactory or even plausible
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
BRYAN IN WRECK
 BUT IS NOT INJURED

Chicago, August 21.-A dispatch to the Tribune from Belvidere, H., says:
 As William Jennings Bryan adjusted his necktie and brushed the cinders from his trousers. after emerging safely from wreck near here yesterday on the Chi cago and Northwestern road, he refiec- lively murmured four"
 Then drawing out his diary he noted down the location and the date, with these words: Fourth time a wreck has occurred on my various journeys to speak at the Rockford Chautauqua. Where Is the silvel lining?"
 With words of encouragement to the train crew and other passengers who all escaped injury, MT. Bryan joined the line of refugees, who wended their way up the track for more than a mile and a half.
 At Belvidere, MT. Bryan took trolley and made the chautauqua grounds behind scheduled time.
 The wreck on the Northwestern which detained MT. Bryan was caused by the baggage car taking an open switch. Three coaches were ditched. MT. Bryan was in one of the day coaches that was de- railed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
COAST DEFENSE GUNS.
Was Discussed at Swlnemund By the
 Two Emperors.

Washington August 2.-Naval guns for coast defense are new feature in the plans of the joint defense board which has been brought to make use of these guns by the fact that there are not avail able at present at the places where they are needed a sufficient number of high power guns of the coast defense type to carry out the plans of the board and of the Notifications board as well. for the completion of the coast defense scheme in the United States and insular posses sions. As the army ordnance bureau Is not able to supply the guns owing to lack of time and appropriations, 1t has fallen upon the navy to undertake the coast defense at Olongapo, in the Philippines. and at the Guantanamo naval station in Cuba, both important points
 A naval gun and mount are not partic- ularly well adapted for use in fortifca- tions. but the naval officers with their usual resourcefulness have contrived to mount the guns of this type so as to make them very effective weapons of defense at least until they can be re- placed by the highly developed disap- bearing guns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Here and Elsewhere

The action of the Louisville and Nashville in attempting to prevent tho new rate laws of Alabama from becom- ing effective pending a contest over them in the courts Is not based on principle, for that railroad company has accepted in North Carolina the Glenn settlement The Glenn settle ment covers the ground It puts into immediate effect the new laws of North Carolina, and if applied here it would remove all cause for friction and organized opposition. It would win to President Smith and his road friends instead of foes.
 So long as nc principle is at stake expediency is the only thing to be con- sidered, and wben the problem turns on that a settlement should be near at hand. President Smith can i'll afford to offend and anger his patrons in Ala bama. They are legion They are prolific in tonnage-in coal, corn, coke, steel, lumber, fertilizer, cotton and all the general merchandise of about half the population of this state. It is not expedient to offend so many patrons in Alabama by stubborn policy, espe- cially when President Smith has adopted the opposite policy in North Carolina. What is good in North Car olina would also be very good and &C., ceptable in this state. The interests of President Smiths railroad would be best subserved by applying It's North Carolina policy here also, thereby re- moving all source of friction, discOrd and trouble in one happy and impartial policy-a policy that would fit the Ala bama goose as well as 1t does the North Carolina Sander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
The Lumber Market.

"The lumber business Is not so invit- ing now as a few months ago." said man who is engaged in 1t.
 Lumber for export which largely con trols the price is down $4 to $5 per thou sand. The reason for this Is that after the great storms which threw down thousands upon thousands of trees in the gulf section every man who could do so secured a small mill and proceeded to cut up tho fallen timber. This was necessary to save the total loss. which must have followed within few months from decay.
 "Others hired labor and proceeded to have timber hewn for export. Immense quantities of timber squares are export ed Much of it Is rafted and loaded shipside. This caused an oversupply at the ports
 Next we find many consigning ship ments to commission houses on the oth- CT side. The foreigners awoke to the situation, and finding that there was an overplus of lumber pressing to market, held up on orders and purchases with the result of q sudden crop in prices.
 "As result of the conditions named there have been several failures, one very large one in Europe.
 After the present supply of fallen timber has been exhausted we may ex- pect better market with even higher prices, as there Is no doubt but that the timber reserve of this country is beng rapidly drawn upon.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Care of County Convlcts

It turns out that not a little new legislation was tucked away in the new codes that few had time or oppor- unity to read before they became law. The municipal as well as the new state code alike contain much new legisla- ton. As a rule these codes were ex- pected to be compilations of existing law, but the codifiers or the legislature went beyond existing law and pro- ceeded to weave in on the sly here and there new legislation.
 An instance of this nature was dis closed when it was stated that the new code puts all county convicts that are hired out In the hands of the state board of convict inspectors. Not only does the board supervise their treat ment while employed, but it receives all proceeds of their labor, and the net earnings are transmitted by the board to the respective counties.
 This Is a guarantee that the county convicts will be as well supervised and cared for as the state convicts while they are employed in mining, lumber or other camps, and it Is a guarantee that has long been needed. Between this reform and the vigorous and fear less action of State Inspector Bragg there Is hope that the convicts of this state will be humanely treated and that their lives will not be unneces- sarily sacrificed. But Dr. Bragg has big work to do before the filthy jails of this state are made clean and hu- mane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Standard Oii's Defense

The directors of the Standard Oil company have issued formal defense in the shape of pamphlet in which they assert that they became rebaters without knowing 1t. They claim they accepted freight rate instead of re- bates from the Alton railroad, but a federal judge and a federal jury have said they were engaged in rebate hunting, and were caught at it. The fine of 29,24O,O00 followed as a matter of course.
 The pamphlet goes on to show that the Standard Oil Is not fairly treated by a large portion of the press "swayed alike by socialistic outcry from below and political pressure from above" This is picturesque, but some tines statements from high capitalistic sources are more picturesque than true.
 The pamphlet, however, caps the climax when it says "the Standard Oil rnmnany is carrying on a widespread
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
| abgr Situation

The natural resources of the Bir- mingham district are known far and wide; but labor, skilled and unslxilled. is needed to develop it. Up to a few years ago little was heard of labor scarcity. Today labor is the crying need.
 The largest employers of labor are the Tennessee-Republic companies, the Sloss-S Sheffield company, the South ern Steel company, and the Alabama Consolidated But many more manu- featuring concerns are dependent, di- rectly or indirectly, upon the labor market. Negro labor Is good as far as 1t goes, but there are not enough negroes to Ego round" Foreign labor Is therefore in increasing demand. Within the last three or four years thousands of foreigners, mostly Ital- fans and Slavs, have settled in Jeffer son county. They have proved them selves highly desirable, being as they are industrious, temperate and law abiding.
 Other industrial sections of the country are, like the Birmingham dis trict, seeking wage-earners. Labor scarcity is being felt in all manufactur- ing centers. And thus 1t Is that labor agents are visiting Birmingham with view of enticing away those workers who are making their homes here abouts.
 Foreigners have been, as a rule we'll treated in this district It stands the corporations in good stead to see that they are protected against sharks and others who bear down on them. Espe- cially. too, should labor agents be made unwelcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
Mississippi's Run-0H

Today the Mississippians will go to the polls to wind up their primary con test. They will select today a nominee for governor and nominees for num- Der of other state offices, because the first primary gave none of them clear majority. The Mississippi democrats prefer a run-off to minority nominee.
 The race today is chiefly remark able for the bitterness that has arisen between Messrs. Noel and Brewer over the gubernatorial nomination. MT. Noel led his opponent in the first race. MT. Brewer has the support of the "Clan McLaurin," probably of Gov ernor Vardaman, and certainly of the anti-prohibtonists. MT. Noel will be supported by the prohibitionists and largely by the supporters of John Sharp Williams in the recent senatorial contest. Predictions are useless this morning, and the reader IS respectfully referred to the news columns of tomor- rows Age-Herald.
 The rival candidates for governor met but once in joint debate. This occurred at Jackson last Saturday night, when the jeers and catcalls and general disorder prevented either from being heard. The factional fight Is bitter, and it is fortunate that 1t Is to be rounded up today at the polls In all essential respects MT. Noel repre- sents the friends of John Sharp Will Hams. while MT. Brewer stands for the views of Governor Vardaman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
NOT ENOUGH POSTAGE.
Foreign Letters Require Higher Rate
 Than Those In America.

The matter of short paid postage on mail for foreign countries is causing Uncle Sam a lot of worry. and in the new issue of the Postal Guide, postmas- ters are instructed to make as public as possible the difference in the unit of weight used in America and European countries.
 While the ounce Is regarded as the unit of weight here. the half ounce Is the unit In Europe. Most people are under the impression that an ounce letter only re- quired cents to carry it across the sea. while in reality it requires 10 cents. The custom in Europe also is to double the charge when letter bears postage due on it. Therefore when a person in Amer lea mails a letter to England which weighs an ounce. the receiver of 1t is compelled to pay 10 cents postage due. A great deal of trouble has been experienced by the postal authorities by the people for whom these letters are intended re- fusing to pay the charges and the letters being returned to the writer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
BANK IN DIFFICULTY.
Portland Institution Closes Doors Un-
 der Court Orders

Portland. Ore, August 21.-The Port land Trust and Savings bank of this city did not open for business today. A notice posted by order of the board of directors anonunced the inability of the bank to realize on securities. and another notice stated that the bank was closed by order of the county circuit court, Thomas c. Devlin, formerly county auditor having been appointed receiver. The bank is capitalized for $100,000 It's deposits ten days ago ago amounted to about sSy00O,OOO. A statement issued May ' shows that its deposits then were $2,461, APO and it's liabilities $2,636, APO.
 That the directors of the institution of which w. II. Moore is president and E. F. Little vice president, knew of the impending crash several days ago, leaked out by an announcement today that 0 meeting of the bankers of the city had been held last night to con sider the situation. The other banks called upon for support did not re- spond to the appeal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-22
ALTON WATER,

By Robert Burns. Flow gently, sweet Alton, among thy
 green braes, Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise; My Mary's asleep by thy murmuring Flow gently, sweet Alton, disturb not
 her dream Thou stock -dove whose echo resounds
 through the glen, Ye wild whistling blackbirds in yon
 thorny den, Thou green-crested lapwing. thy
 screaming forbear charge you disturb not my slumb erinE
 fairl How lofty, sweet Alton, thy neighbor- ing hills, Far marked with the courses of clear There daily I wander as noon rises
 high, My focks and my Mary's sweet cot in
 my eye. How pleasant thy banks and green
 valleys below, Where wild in the woodlands the prim-
 roes blow; There oft as mild Evening weeps over
 the lea, The sweet-scented birk shades my Mary
 and me. Thy crystal stream, Alton, how lovely
 it glides, And winds by the cot where my Mary
 resides; How wanton thy waters her snowy feet
 lave, As. gathering sweet fiowerets, she
 stems thy clear wave! Flow gently, sweet Alton, among thy
 thy green braes. Flow gently, sweet river, the theme of
 my lays, My Mary's alseep by thy murmuring
 stream, Flow gently, sweet Alton, disturb not
 Nher dream!