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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
TO PREPARE HAMS CASE.
Lawyers For Defense Will Spend Sun
day in Jail.

New York, N. UT is decided by
counsel for Peter c. Hams, and his
brother, T. Jenkins Hams, that the de-
tense will prepare its case Sunday,
during an all day conference between
the lawyers and the prisoners in the
Queens county jail.
Joseph A. Shay, who is associated
with former Assistant District Attor-
ney John F. McIntire as counsel for
the Hams brothers, was authority for
this information. He declared the
lawyers would spend the whole day in
jenkins cell and if Captain Hams was
rational enough, go over the case with
him too.
Mrs. Peter G. Hams, Sr., mother of
the Hams brothers, collapsed Friday
at Fort Hancock. This is the second
time she has succumbed to a nervous
breakdown since her two sons were
imprisoned for the killing Of VIM. e
Ennis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Wives Are Hysterical.

Two of the men were married and
both wives are frantic with grief.
Mrs. George Reed has been taken
forcibly from the mouth of the shaft
and is lying at the point Of death IN
a nearby house. Mrs. Patrick Daley
is still mingling with the rescue
workers neal the shaft, Historically
urging them to quicker action.
Forty miners from Benton, Ill, six
miles southeast of Rend City, and
volunteer parties from Christopher,
Sesser and Waller have arrived and
are assisting in efforts to rescue the
entombed men.
The force of the explosion rendered
the shaft useless. Cage and car were
blown to the surface and the shaft
itself is wrecked. For the purpose
of lowering workers the air shaft is
being used, one man at a time being
sent down in a bucket. On account
of the terrific heat, the gas and the
smoke, 1t is impossible to stay below
ground more than Is or 20 minutes,
Four men at time are at work
below.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
LAVISH WITH GIFTS
CHINESE LOAD AMERICANS DOWN
WITH PRESENTS.
LAST ENTERTAINMENT IS GIVEN
Admirals of Fleet and staff Are Given
Dinner on Shore Before
Leaving Annoy.

Amoy.-The admirals Of the feet,
and their staff, the commanding OF
ficers of the various vessels and the
midshipmen were last night enter
tanned at a dinner on shore for the
last time.
The usual toasts were proposed by
Prince Yu Lang, one of the official
representatives from Picking, Admiral
Emory replied as follows:
Our fleet everywhere has had a
most friendly reception, but none has
been more friendly than that accorded
us here by China. Our enlisted men
are very appreciative of the atten-
lions shown them ip Annoy"
Upon the conclusion of his brief
address, Admiral Emony and the
other guests of the evening surround
ed Prince Yu Lang and cheered him
enthusiastically.
Admiral Sab of the Chinese navy,
was then greeted by a blast on a
| steam siren and more cheering.
! Officers Express Appreciation.
The admirals and the captains then
personally expressed their appreela-
ton to the prince for the gifts pre-
scented them by the provincial Vlceroy
Each admiral has received a set OF
inlaid blackwood furniture, four cases
of grapefruit, eight chests of tea and
a box of curios.
Each captain has been presented
with a set of inlaid blackwood furni
ture and each flag officer has beer
given a number of silk embroiderles
and furniture. Some very handsome
embroideries are being sent to Ad
miral Sperry, the commander-ln-chle
of the feet and in addition Admlra
Sab sends him a porcelain image o
Buddah.
DR.. George Mark, the Chinese com
missioner who has done so much u
make the visit a success, has VOL
much we'll deserved praise.
The entertainment grounds Wer'
be~wildering in their beauty and CON
~pieteness. The reception surpase'
anything ever undertaken by tn
} Chinese government.
, Phe men behaved themselves o.
shore very we'll indeed. There was n
~carousing. The Young Mems Christia
association which had two building
on the grounds, have been especial
commended, for it's practical an
. kindly welcome to strangers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
MAY CRUISE WORLD.
Brltiai1 Fleet of Warships May Fol-
low Americans Lead.

London.-It has been said that,
following the successful maneuvers Of
the American navy the British govern
ment is planning to sehl a fleet CT
warships around the world. OFFICERS
of the admiralty were questioned
Thursday evening, but all they would
saw was: There ie no information we
can give you on this matter"
This negative statement however
would seem to support the intimation
that such a tour has been suggested,
but under the present political condl'
tons in Europe it is not at all prob
able that the admiralty would des-
patch a feet in any way comparable
to the American battleship fleet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
CONGRESS ENDS IN FIGHT.
Ecuadorean Ministers Take Part In
Physical Encounter.

Quito, Ecuador.-The extraordinary
session of the Ecuadorean congress
has lust been concluded with riotous
scenes that ended in a serious fight.
A number of ministers, but part
cularly the minister OF finance were
warmly attacked by the minority in
the house who accused them of being
participants in extensive frauds.
The supporters of the government
retailated by assaulting the minority
deputies while they were leaving the
congress, many of whom were wound
ed in the encounter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
KILLS MOTHER AND SELF.
Reputed Banker and Broker ShoSks
Woman, Then inhales Gas.

New York.-Nelson Reid, said to De
a banker and broker, shot and killed
his mother in their apartments on the
fourth floor of the Anconia, at sjeventy
third street and Broadway, ard then
committed suicide by inhaliug gas
The bodies were discovered by a maid
who traced gas to, their apartments
The body of the suicide was found IN
the chair in the front room, and the
mothers body stretched out on the
bed. She had been dead at least IL
hours.
The couple was last seen alive by
guests of the hotel shortly before :
o'clock Tuesday night. The motive
for the murder and suicide is un
known.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
KILLS CHILD AND HERSELF.
Chicago Women Tries, In Vain, to
Take Life of Neighbours Boy Also.

Chicago. - While temporarily in
sane, Mrs. Catherine Lynn, 81 years
old, Tuesday cut the throat of her
~3-year-old daughter Mary, tried to
kill the 6year-old son of a neighbor,
and then cut her own throat from ear
to ear. She and the girl died instantly
The woman was working about her
home when she became demented. She
seized a razor and killed her W child
and then pursued the neighbours boy
out of the house. When neighbors, at
tracted by the boys screams, reached
the scene they found the woman dead
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
To Sell Relocated Gladiator.

London.-The admiralty has decid-
ed to sell the relocated cruiser Gladi-
ator to the ship brokers'. The estim-
ated coast to date of salvage the ship
has been about 1926, 900. If she is sold
as she stands to the ship brokers' she
will probably bring about $4,000 or
$4,000. She could have been sold as
she lay Off $4,000, so that about $315,-
600 of the nations money has been
thrown into the sea.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Chestnut Crop is a Good One.

Newark, N. 1.-THE chestnut crop
in New Jersey is the best that the
state has enjoyed in the last ten years
In some places the ground is covered
with nuts that have not been gather
ed. for the simple reason tha:s the
owners of the trees have already laid
by a plentiful supply for the winter
months. While the nuts are smaller
this year than usual, they are almost
entirely free from worms.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

An enlightening commentary on the
present state Of affairs in Morocco ID
contained in a recent dispatch of the
London Times correspondent in Tan.
gier, who writes: "Abd-el-Aziz in
herited a throne; he has left his sue.
cessor a footstool with the ~stufing
taken out"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Some Of the weather experts in the
rural districts that we are
going to have a hard winter because
the squirrels are laying in unusually
large supplies of nuts this fall. OPP
timists will be inclined, however, to
conclude that this is merely a sign of
a good nut crop.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Cement Kills 5000 Trout.

Gainesville, Pa.-While he was
making repairs on his dam, Thomas
Windle, of this placed by using new
cement, killed 5000 trout, which were
the pride of his life. When Mr.. Windle
saw his pretty fish turning up their
tails he quickly engaged several
ome and had them take the trout
from the bottom of the dam and dress
them. He had two barrels of trout
sailed down and will enjoy them this
winter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

The return to the United States
treasury Of the sum OF $1.172 paid
out to a %pensioner Of the civil war,
with the explanation that the recipi-
ent's conscience would not permit
him to keep the money, Is said to be
something without precedent In the
history Of the administration Of our
pension system, This should not be
interpreted, however, as a reflection
on pensioners In general. There are
unworthy pensioners as there are un.
worthy persons who draw public
money, n other forms, but they are
The exception. not the rule.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Became Violent During Voyage.

New York.-Showing symptoms OF
insanity, John Kearney, of Monterrey,
California, was Thursday taken from
the steamer Majestic on its arrival
here. and removed to eBllevue hos
pital. Kearney became violent during
the voyage and was locked up by the
shin's surgeon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

There is a new boom in diamonds
and it sweeps clean. Soon women
will be shopping for jewels and having
their last years diamond ornaments
reset in the latest design. Business
has begun to move when diamonds are
lively,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

When w. w. Aston found that Eng
lish law sustained the people of Hever
in their right to travel on the foot
path across the beautiful park Of He
yer castle, which he has lately bought,
he built a high brick wall along each
side of the footpath, surely for once
justifying the ancient jest of calling
him William Walled-Off Aston.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Pa Elkins says there has never been
an engagement between his daughter
and the Italian duke. This being the
case, it would seem to be up to Pa
Elkins to ask the duke, the next time
he remains after ten o'clock, whether
he means business or not.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

If Japan has our civilization so thor
oughly assimilated and tucked away
in pigeonholes where 1t can instantly
lay its hand on each item, pray why
isn't it up in the air and leading the
world in the perfecting of the flying
machine?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

A novel method of pumping liquids
from bore holes is by means of an
endless rope, somewhat after the fash
ion of the chain pump, only in this
case the liquid to be raised is alb
sorbed by the rope and squeezed out
between rollers at the surface.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Dies Attempting to kidnap Son.

Pittsburg.--William Evans, 81 yeErs
old, formerly of this city, died Fud-
denly at Monongahela, Pa, fifteen
minutes after attempting to kitnap
his e-year-old son. While e~ndsavcring
to take possession Of the boy, he was
arrested and died in Jail from heart
disease.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

A Brooklyn minister astonished his
congregation by declaring that selfish
people ought to commit suicide. But
he suggests an anomaly when he ex-
poets selfish people publicly to declare
themselves such, even if they recog-
nize it themselves.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Wizard Burbank of California de-
clares that it is quite within the range
of possibility that Massachusetts
farmers will soon lay out banana
groves, as before long he will have
perfected a species of hardy but lus-
cious plantain that will come to per
feet fruition anywhere in New Eng
land.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

New York's state board Of equaliza-
ton has tabulated the ~''equalized
value" of real estate and personal
property in the Empire state at 49,
553 1881 78 the total with per-
sonal property added in is 49, 73, $780,
245. My, my! New York is almost
as rich as some of her wealthiest citi-
zanCi
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

In some of the cities where they
have "pay-as-you-enter" street cars,
the vehicles are more often known as
"freeze-as-you-fnd-change" trolleys, es.
pecially by women carrying infants and
bundles in their arms.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

French admirers of Wilbur Wright
want him to fly across the English
channel, but if he does he will not be
welcome on the other side. That sort
of thing would suggest opening up the
tight little isle" to aerial foes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

A novel experiment to demonstrate
the practicability of a pneumatic a r
rier was recently tried in Chicago.
The parcel" shot through a short
length of sample tube was a 13-year-
old boy. He travelled at the rate of
16 miles an hour, and was in no way
the worse for the journey.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Massachusetts-Taft has carried the
Bay state on incomplete returns by
I'VE 100, 900. Even B. Draper (R.) Is
elected governor by about 10000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
six workmen Are Killed.

Superior. Wis.-Six workmen were
killed, one fatally injured and four
slightly hurt in an explosion that oc-
Cured at the Wisconsin Central
r~oundhouse. A boiler used in well
drilling exploded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Tim Healy, the Irish member Of
parliament, is quick at repartee. A
voter once informed him that he would
sooner vote for the devil than for
Healy," But possibly your friend
may not turn up" said Tim" adding
in a tone of mild inquiry: Perhaps
you would support me. them"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
OHIO

Cincinnati, O.-At Tuesdays cleo
ton Ohio polled a vote that surpasses
the million ballots deposited four
years ago, making a new high record
for Ohio voters.
Enough was known early Tuesday
night to make it evident that the Re-
publicans had given a heavy vote for
Taft, ard that Harmon, Democrat,
had won out for governor; but exact
figures were slow in coming in. The
immense ballot, which had compelled
the making of special boxes and some
increases in the booths was in part
responsible for this slowness. but
the large number of Taft-Harmon
votes cast caused much of the diff
fculty.
Taft carried Ohio by probably over
10000; which Harmon won by about
10000. Such as have been received
onminor candidates, although meagre,
Indicate the probable victory of all
other Republicans on the state ticket.
Wyoming-Tatt carries Wyoming
with a plurality Of about 5000. Mon
tell (R.) for congress is elected by
about 1000.
West Virginia-Late returns re-
ceiyed by the register on Tuesdays
election increase the pluralities Of
Taft and Glasscock. The five congress
sional districts are Republican by
good sized pluralities. The returns al
hand make the Taft plurality in the
state 25,198, with the complete vote
Of several counties still to come.
Iowa-The entire Iowa Republican
state ticket is elected by pluralitie'
ranging from $4,000 to 10000. Taft
plurality in the state will total 10000
%lndIara--It Is estimated that TAT
has carried Indiana by aproximatel,
! 10000 plurality. All the returns iron
the state tend to increase the Den
%ocratic vote foa governor and stat
officers, and 1t Is conceded by tn
Republicans that all the state car
] didates are beatei and that the ms
jority Of Thomas p. Marshall for COY
, error will be nearly 25,000.l
e -----
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
didn't Know Ills Mother Liv

Dtdnt NHoW TVS WothS' E'VSH'
Philadelphia,--ln explaining to Mag
istrate Beaton why. he had failed to
contribute toward the support of his
aged mother, George Cody declared
that he did not know his mother was
alive until she obtained a warrant for
his arrest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
limits a Mules Load.

Atlanta, Ga.-The limit to the
weight a Georgia mule should be made
to haul has been fixed by Judge
Broyles in the police court here Al
$500 pounds. Judge Broyles fined g
r. walker $5.75 because his mule wai
found hauling a load OF 4,032 pounds
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Though it's not absolutely certain,
to the best of knowledge and belief
the barn dance of to-day is modelled
in its main features after the Indian
war dance as it was danced from
about 1850 TO 1895.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
three Are Killed In Raid.

Birmingham, ALA raid Oh an al
legged blind tiger cost the lives Of
Policeman Little, Mr.. Womack and q
child Of j.. w. Harris, who we're IN
stantly killed. j. W.. Harris was fatally
injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Mast To BE Re-Appointed.

Washington.-Henry L. West, one
of tn three district commissioners,
will be re-appointed by President
Roosevelt for another term. The COM
missioner who is a former newspaper
mar was first appointed in October.
1eO2.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
IT, German steamer Launched

Brernen.--The steamship Berlin, of
the North German LloyA line, vas
launched here. She is one Of the
greatest passenger-carrying and cargo
steamers afioat, although not rs
speedy lis some Of the fast express
steamers. She Will carry $4,000 tors
Of cargo
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

One drawback about a balloon and
al airship is that when they get out Of
order the balloonist or aeronaut can
not get out and crawl underneath to
see what the matter is.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Not everybody laments because the
days are growing shorter, for mean
while the nights increase in length
and fascination.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
priest nies In His Church.

Pittsburg.-While attending funeral
services over the body of a former
p~arishioner in st. Georges church, the
Reverend Father Bernard, a former
famous Passionist Father, dropped
dead of heart disease.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Losses Cause Bankers Suicide.

Mayence, Germany.--Karl Open
helm. a partner in one Of the oldest
boaks in REESE, committed suicide by
shooting here. Heavy financial losses
are said to be the reason.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Wlsconsin-While Wisconsin's re-
turns are incomplete, indications are
that Taft and Sherman will carry the
state by a plurality estimated at 3d.
500. Gov Davidson (R.) and the state
ticket have been reelected BY a plu-
rality nearly equal to that Of the ma
tional ticket. The Legislature Is owe
whelmingly Republican.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Wiliemstad.-The treaty Of 1916 be-
tween Holland and Venezuela has
been revoked BY Holland, In accor-
dance with the utimatum delivered In
MnIIa b second note.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Widow 81 Col. evans Hanas s,eIf.

Elkton, Md.-Mrs. Annie Evans,
widow of Col. Andrew w. Evans,
United States army, COMMITTEE sui
eide at her home here BY hanging.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
Enes Life Under Oklahoma Train.

Oklahoma City.-Frank Delong,
travelling man, killed himself here by
leaping in front of a moving train at
the Rock Island depot. Letters showed
he had once lived in Sioux City, la.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

The human heart weighs from
eight to twelve ounces and through it
passes 22H. pounds Of blood every
minute or 11.6S0,OOO pounds in one
year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

1t has come at last-the women's
aero club is in its genesis, and bridge
whist will have to join the rest of the
busted excitements in the discard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
k,,,s Eia MITE ana Himself.

New York.-Stephen Scott killed his
wife, Dorothy by firing three shots ~
to her heart. He then committed
suicide by shooting himself IN the
head. Mrs. Scott had been twice mar
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12

Prague has forbidden the trailing
skirt because it scatters germ-laden
dust.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
NEW YORK

New York.-New York state has
swung ON its pivot d%ecisively for Taft
for president and a little less decisive
ly for Hughes for governor.
Judge Taft's plurality in the state.
of New York, according to corrected
returns late Wednesday night is $685.
495, more than $4,000 in excess of
| President R~oosevelt's plurality Of four
years ago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-11-12
NEBRASKA

=
Lincoln, Neb.-The feature in the
Nebraska election count Thursday
was the steady decrease in the
estimated Bryan plurality. Returns
complete from 81 of the 80 counties
in the state give Bryan 21,0S0; Taft
1869. The nine remaining counties
will probably slightly reduce Bryan's
plurality but they cannot wipe it out.
The prospects are he has carried the
state by a little over 1000.
Mr.. Bryan's victory in his home
state of Nebraska, was a sweeping
one. Five of Nebraska's six congress
man will be Democratic while in the
legislature eighteen Republicans
seem to be elected out of a total Of
1873 senators and representatives.
kansas-With eleven counties to
hear from Kansas plurality for Taft
Is 34,251. Reports from SO counties
on the ~gubernatorial contest give
Walter r. Stubs, Republican a plur.
ality Of 27,400. Returns from all but
five of the legislative districts show a
Republican majority in joint session
of rs votes.
Massachusetts-Taft has carried the
Bay state on incomplete returns by
over 100, 900. Even B. Draper (R.) Ii
elected governor by about 10000.
okIahoma-Complete returns from
40 counties In central and northern
Oklahoma give Bryan a plurality Of
10000. The counties yet to be heart
from are largely Democratic. These
probably will increase Bryan's plu
rAlity to $4,000. The Republicans gain
rs in the legislature, but the defea'
Of senator Is not threatened. Repuh
Leans gain two congressman.
New Jersey-Bryan carried tni.
three counties out of I'll In New JET
sey. The Republicans gained one con
gresham. Taft's plurality Ii 1888.