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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Washington, d. C.-Under the en-.
larged homestead act allowing 800
instead Of 100 acres, acting Secretary
Of the Interior Pierce designated for
settlement 542,4s0 additional acres in
Montana, making a total acreage SO
designated in that state of 26, $50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Five Killed In Feud Fiqht.

Ell Paso, Tex.-In a feud fight Sun
day between the laborers employed
on the farms at Juriquilla and those
Of Santa Rosa, a nearby village, five
men were killed and one fatally and
ten seriously injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Bubonic plague on Hawaii island.

Honolulu, Hawaii.-Three cases of
bubonic plague and n death from
the disease were reported from the
island of Hawaii. So far no cases of
plague have been discovered on this
island.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

London, England.-A dispatch from
Verne les Bains, a French watering
place, says a bomb was exploded in a
crowded street in Barcelona, wound
ing several persons. According to the
dispatch, bomb outrages are of almost
daily occurrence in Barcelona.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

The best authorities on the subject
estimate that Minnesota and the two
Dakotas win have a wheat yield this
year Of 1886, 0O0,O 900 bushels, which is
far above the average. At prevail.
ing prices this crop will bring $780,.
600, 900, or s165, 0O0, 900 more than last
year. There Is no manner Of doubt
as to agricultural prosperity in that
quarter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Convict Escaped Mansion

Jefferson City.--A convict named
Justin Meyer escaped from the execu-
tive mansion. He was working with
a party of prisoners, twelve in num-
Der, under two officers, making re-
pairs on the mansion. Under pretext
of having to fix the electric light
wires, Meyer gained access to a room
in which was an old suit of clothes
belonging to a servant. This was the
last seen of him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Cincinnati, Ohio.-The body of the
m found in the Ohio river
lea here was identified as that Of
Mrs. Laura Yarbor, wife Of Ernest
Yarbor, an elevator man. Relatives
said she had often expressed a deter,
mination to die.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Grandson to Contest win.

Rockport.-John G. Stapel of Rock
port, brought suit in the circuit court
of Atchison county to set aside the
will of John R. Sly, deceased, Judge
Sly died leaving an estate valued at
more than $500, 900. In the will filed
his three children are to receive about
100000 each, and John G. Stapel,
whose mother was Judge Sly's daugh-
ter, was to receive $4,000 as his
mothers share.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Jerome Wants Another Term,

New York City.-District Attor.
ney William Travers Jerome an
nounced that he will be a candidate
for reelection this fall, running indie.
pendently. In a brief statement is.
sued, he says he has decided to seek
again a nomination by petition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Montgomery City.--The Montgom-
cry chautaqua has opened. The speak
ers include United States Senators
Robert L. La Toilette and Bob Tay-
lor, Mrs. La Sale g. Pickett, widow
Of the renowned general, and others
of national reputation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Two infant joyriders in a borrowed
auto killed their man in New York.
Stiff though some sentences have been
ut may be necessary to make them
yet more severe to discourage JOY
riding.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

The fact that a man shot a friend
lately, mistaking the friend for a
woodchuck, shows that those critics
are not far wrong who think not
enough time is devoted to nature study
in the schools.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

The fresh-air funds are more than
ever needed now. Let the prisoners
of poverty be remembered in a capttv'
ity to misfortune rendered worse than
ever by the heat of the midsummer
season.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
AIIowed 70 Rear Arms.

Jefferson City.-Assistant Attorney
General Charles Ravelle, in an official
opinion held express messengers,
when guarding property, may carry
weapons, II they are exposed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Railroad Sold al Auction

Jackson, Miss.-The Mobile, Jack,
son & Kansas City railroad was sold
under foreclosure at Decatur, the pur.
chase price being $S,2OO.QOO, and Neil
A. Weathers the bidder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Wireless telegraphy and flying are
established facts, but Che human race
should refrain from boasting until
lovely woman throws her sausage
curls and rats into the garbage box.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
elo Fish Catch.

Beaufort, N. CA catch of mullets
a~ggregating half a million pounds,
said to be the largest ever known
along the Atlantic coast, was made off
this port by deep sea fishermen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Man has burrowed in the earth like
a mole, raced like a deer, swan like
a fish, and now wants to fly like a
bird. Is the natural accomplish.
ment of walking in time to become ex-
tinct?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Exploding Gasoline Stove Kills Her.
Hannibal, MRS. James Court, wife
of a machtnist at the Burlington
shops, was burned to death at her
home. She was lighting a gasoline
stove when 1t exploded, igniting her
clothing. A husband and three small
children survive her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
ceoroe ManvjIIe Fenn Dies

London, Eng.-The death is an
nounced here of George Manville
Fem, the novelist. He was born in
1881.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Quake Followed by Heat Wave.

Algiers.-There was a sharp earth
quake Of three seconds duration felt
in the Mostaganem region Of Algeria,
which q followed by IN immense
heat wave.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Another County Goes nDry.r

indianapolis, Ind.-Another Indiana
county--Union-was added to the
dry list, as the result Of an option
election. The majority against the
saloons was 400
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

With a hundred thousand applica-
tons for 10000 of his farms, Uncle
Sam begins to realize that he isn't
as rich in lands as he was a genera
ton Ago..
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Girl Won at Nall privlno

Georgetown, Ky.-In a nail driving
contest here Miss Elizabeth Linyille
won over a number Of men who en-.
tered. She was awarded the s1O
prize.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Chicago Great Western Files Charter.

Jefferson City, Mo.-The Chicago
Great Western railroad filed a copy
Of its charter with the state author
tiles here and was granted authority
to do business in Missouri.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

headaches, nervous
prostration, and
h~emorrhages.
Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compoundmadem
well and strong, so
that lean do all my
housework, and at
tend to the store
and post-ofice, and
Ifeel m~uchyounger
than l really am.
OTvdia r. Pink.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

A New Jersey man claims to have
a dog that Matched out and is rear.
ing a brood of bantam chickens. The
fishermen haven't it all their own way
in the nature-faking class.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

The housekeeper would like to
know what effect the Persian revolu-
ton will have on the price of genuine
Persian rugs made in this country.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Twelve Peasants Hann-

Tifis, Russia.-Twelve peasants
have been court-martialed and hanged
for killing Prince Chavodze, councillor
of the empire, in 1907.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Is II to be inferred that Abdul Ham
ID Is enjoying the rest cure. since he
- not complaining OF the table board
for purposes 1T ~pubIication7
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

There being no active demand fol
war rumors, Europe has to consume
its OWL supply.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

The idea of young blood in the al
fairs of the world is getting a tribe
overdone with a boy shah of Persia
and a baby emperor of China.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
Fire Makes 1000 Families Homeless

Krementchug, Rissia.-A thousand
families in this district have been
rendered homeless by a fire that
started in a local lumber mill and
ragged throughout the night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

That New York hen which
scratched up hidden gems should not
forget that at most seasons OF the
year western hens lay them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

Because of its %protracted drought
China looks like a good market for a
man with a shipload of artesian wells.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

City folks don't mind a little rain
now and then If 1t makes the farmers
happy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02
THE
BEST
REMEDY
For Women-Lydia E. Pink
ham'SVegetable Compound

Noah, KY. -"Iw was passing through
the Change Of Life and suffered from
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-09-02

International are becom'
ing an interesting feature Of this
summer season.
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
TNILFUL INVENTION.
SAYS ROOSEVELT
Incensed Because Alleged
French Interview Was
Printed at Home.

sUEz, April $50 disturbed was
Colonel Roosevelt upon learning today
that an alleged interview with him car
ried by Paris newspa per under a
Naples date had been circulated In the
United States by one OF the large news
agencies that he again particularly EN-
phasised the fact that the American
public can stamp as false any future
interviews purpOrting TO come from him
while on his hunting trip, and dealing
with political topics. either American or
international.
A; Colonel Roosevelts request, the
following dispatch was sent ashore by
launch. the Admiral being now under
way:
while 1 have a friendly feeling for
the entire newspaper fraternity. 1t Is
inconceivable that 1 should make state
ments TO foreign correspondents and
take chances on having my expressions
garbled, when ! have repeatedly decitn-
ed to talk TO American newspaper men.
The Paris Journal interview was not
a distortion. IL was a Willful deliberate
invention without the slightest tounda-
uon-ObvtOusly so. L think, to any
American who knows me. / repeat that
my present trip is solely a hunting and
scientific expedition. and 50 certain an
: that ] will have no conversation o
interviews with anyone on any personal
or political matters. that it can be un-
hesitatingly assumed that any sue
statements purporting to come from me
are false on their face.
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
TAFT THROWS AWAY
CHANCE FOR MACHINE
Will Let Southern Members Of Senate and House Name
Supervisors of Census Enumerators-Keeps
Good Faith With Section.
By JAMES HAY. II.

So far as the South IS concerned the
appointments OF supervisors and en-
numerators for taking the next census
will Dot be made by this Administration
with a view TO building up a political
machine.
The President has told Director Of the
Census North that he must select the
best men possible in the South. with
out regard to politics. OF the super
visors alone there are $50 for the whole
country. OF these, the South gets one
for every Congressional district except
IN the cities containing more than one
district. In such cities only one super
visor is named.
Mr. Tafts policy means that the
Representatives and Senators Of the
South will be given practically full
swing in the naming Of supervisors and
enumerators. II also means that, al
though these appointments could be
used very well as a means Of securing
Taft delegates 10 the next convention
the President prefers excellent service
I'm the taking OF the census rather thar
political advantage.
II is one Of the best evidences ne has
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
THOUSANDS SEE
PETReINO BURIED
New York Officials Pay Last
Tribute to Italian
Detective.

NEW YORK. April 12.-with honors
such as never before we're paid TO a
simple policeman, whose claim TO fame
was simply that he had done his duty.
with the result that he was murdered
by the criminals that feared him, Lieu
tenant OF Police Joseph Petrosino was
buried today.
But the funeral took on a sinister
note through the iutimation conveyed
to the authorities that the Italian GRIM
inals, who We're not satisfied with the
death of the man they feared most,
planned another outrage during the
funeral so that their defiance of law
and law enforcement might be best ex-
enIplified
The result was that, while the funeral
procession was passing through the
streets Of the city. while the services
We're being held in home and church.
and until the body was taken through
the gates of Calvary Cemetery, an army
of plain clothes men mingled with the
crowds along the route ready to act at
the first slgu Of trouble.
Long before the hour set FOR the
funeral, crowds began to gather near
Continued on Eighth Page.)
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
WORK IS SUSPENDED
ALL OVER HOLLAND
Crowds Throng Streets and
Eagerly Await Arrival of
Heir to Throne.

The HAGUE, April 12.-Anticipation
throughout the Dutch Kingdom over the
promised birth Of an heir this week
has become so great that today prac-
tically saw a suspension of work
everywhere.
Nothing else is talked of. which means
that il all goes well with Queen Will
helmina, and a son is born to her. Hol-
land will see such carnival of rejoic-
ing as was never before witnessed, but
if the national hopes are disappointed
gain, corresponding grief will seize the
people.
Crowds are constantly in the neigh
borhood OF the palace. and the latest
bulletins regarding the Queen's health
are read as eagerly as though they
" ere messages from Dutch troops in
war.
Special arrangements have been made
for flashing the news of the Queen S
ACCOMPLISHMENT ever the country, and II
is believed that within an hour Of this
event every adult in Holland will know
of It
The Washington times., 1909-04-12

yet given that, when he promised 70
give the South the office Holders they
like. he made no mental reservations in
the matter.
A report which seems to be authentic
is that Mr.. Taft is very anxious to have
the appointments of the supervisors
made by the President without the quail
ifica lions that they shall be confirmed
by the Senate. If that is done. Director
North will send TO the White House the
rame' Of the men he has selected for
the places, and the President will o. K.
the list
In line with this report is the i'm
preston in the Senate that Senator Al
drich has told the President that he
(Aldrich) would be perfectly willing TO
have such an arrangement.
II Is pointed out, however. that many
Senator's are unwilling TO give up the
patronage power they hold by being the
final arbiters on the appointments. and
for this reason they may insist on the
census bill containing the confirmation
clause when it leaves Congress.
The Presidents reason for wishing "a
make the appointments without having
| to submit them TO the Senate for con-
1 frrnation Is believed TO be his desire to
/ keep them out OF the reach of pOliticdl
, motives altogether
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
PRESIDENT TO MEET
LEADERS OF LABOR
Vital Interests Of Unionism
Will Be Considered
Friday.

President Taft and members of the
executive council Of the American
Federation of Labor viii hold an i'm
portant conference at the White
House Friday afternoon at 1870
o'clock. on matters affecting ree in
terests of labor. The President ar
ranged the conference. f. a communi-
cation to President Gompers, which
was read at the quarterly meeting OF
the council today. The meeting was
held IN the A. T. of l. headquarters, in
the Ouray Building, Eighth and c
streets northwest.
Eager for Conference.
In his letters the President states
tbGt he win be pleased to meet the
council and consider the matters that
1t may have to lay before him.
In executive session today the cosIn-
Gil discussed these matters in an inSor-
NAL way.
They cannot be made public at this
time said President Gompers, Of the
Federation. They will first be sub
mitted to Mr.. Taft"
1t is understood, however, that many
things of vital Importance to the inter
ests of organized labor, including de-
sirable legislation, will be considered at
the Friday conference.
Leaders Present.
AT the meeting of the council today
there were present Mr.. GOmpers. Sec
retary Morrison, Treasurer Lennon,
John Mitchell. and .Messrs. O'Connell
and Huber. Vice Presidents Duncan,
Morris. and Alpine sent telegrams that
they would not be able to attend until
tomorrow. Vice Presidents Hayes and
Valentine sent word that they would not
be able to attend at all. because of
illness in their families.
The reading Of the reports of Presi-
dent Gompers and Secretary Morrison
was deferred until tomorrow morning.
when there will be a larger attendance.
The executive council meeting viii last
week.
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
WEATHER REPORT.

10 r. decidedly warmer east OF the
Mississippi river, and coEer 10 the
westward. except in the west Gulf and
the Pacific States.
II VIII be warmer tonight in the At
lantic States. with probable showers
Storm warnings are displayed on
Lakes HurOn. Erie, and Ontario, the
Atlantic coast from New York 70 Hat
teras, and the Texas coast.
The winds along the middle Atlantic
coast will be brisk 70 moderately high
south 10 the southwest
For the District.-IncreasinR cloudiness
and warmer tonight; showers Tuesday
afternoon or night; increasing southerly
winds
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
"CUPID'S EXPRESS"
ROLLS INTO CITY
Annual Excursion Bears at
Least Fourteen Eager to
Wed Here.

''Cupids Express" with 275 people
aboard. at least fourteen of them in
tent upon being married during the af-
ternOon, rolled into Washington for its
annual visit from Richmond, Va. at
12:SJ o'clock
The railroads handle the train as lIrs.
James r Gilrs yearly excursion to
Washington for the benefit OF the Male
Orphan Asylum OF Richmond. OF which
she is matron, but the people along
the line for years have known the ex-
cursion train as Cupid's special prop
erty. Each year it comes to the Capital
with goodly quota OF love-sick SWANS
and lassies, who fleeing. perhaps, from
parental objection, find in the Capital
an easy means OF having tied the mari
tai knot
Looks like we've rather fallen of
bit this year said one OF the timid
prospective gIooms, the first TO enter
the marriagc clerks office just after
o'clock ''0.Iy seven of u.s. Mrs. Gill
has brought over more than that num-
Der many a Sme.'
Marries Four Couples.
The Rev. J. B. Mclaughlin by 2
O'Clock this afternoon had already mar
ried four of the expectant couples. The
doctor will hold himself in readiness
during the remainder of the afternoon
and it is probable the dilatory lovers
will ali have visited DR.. Mclaughlin
or some other minister, before the sun
sets.
Mistress Gill, radiant and surrounded
by a bevy OF Virginia beauties and gal
lanJs. stepped from her train this morn
ing. apol0gizing for the rather small
number OF the excursionists. This she
attributes to the cold weather and
she declines TO entertain the idea that
romance and sentiment are dying out
in Old Virginia
Mistress Gill, during the fifteen years
that her excursions have been operated.
claims to have been instrumental in
bringing together in wedlock 2S6
couples. Naturally. therefore, Mistress
Gill wasn't particularly gratified when
only seven signified their intention Of
going upon the roll Of honor today.
"You Can't Tell"
"Still you can't tell" said Mrs. GIL
''as some Of these young folks are real
quiet about their intentions. Perhaps
lot of them regard discretion as a
better part Of value and don't propose
TO say anything until IL is all over
William T. Stanley. bridegroom Nc. ?,
to be married by Or. Mclaughlin. said
that, considering the spooning going on
in the train on the trip over. he could
scarcely believe that merely seven ecu
pies had come 20 Washington with seri-
Gus intent Mr.. Stanley is confident
that the roster will he much larger be-
fore the excursiOnists depart Wednes-
day evening.
The Washington times., 1909-04-12

Madam Castro, wife of the 5eposed
president OF Venezuela, has been
barred out of her own country, accord
ing to dispatches received at the State
Department today. and is in much the
same plight as her husband.
The GG4deloupe. the steamer which
brought the Castro party from France,
arrived at La Guayra on the 10Th. one
dispatch states, with Madam Castro and
her party on board. They were neither
allowed to land nor Il communicate
with the shore, Tho steamer was not
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
TAFT WILL START
LONG AUTO RACE
Consents to Touch Button and Give
Signal For New York
Seattle Run.

President Taft VIII, at mon on June l.
touch a button at the White House
which will start the cOntes -ants upon
the transcontinental New YOrk-Seattle
automobile race.
Robert Guggenheim, who has offered
the trophy. silver loving cup studded
with gold nuggets, called OF the Pres
ident today and secured mis- promise
TO start the race The wire from the
White House will go TO New York and
at that point Mayor Mcclellan will fire
a pistol which viii give tSs automobile
drivers the signal TO start
The race will be begun on the open
ing day Of the aYukon-Paciflc
Exposition at Seattle.
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
VENEZUELA NOW BARS
WIFE OF CASTRO, TOO
Refused Admission Into Country She Being Considered
Almost Great Menace as FIusband-Depoxed
Presidents Protest Ignored by France.

permitted TO stop, but proceeded TO its
next port, Savinilla, in Colombia.
What is 10 become of Madam Castro
is as much OF problem as the ultimate
destination of her husband. From the
stringent measures taken by the Ven
eZuelan authorities it is evident that
her presence is regarded as almost as
much Of a menace to the peace of the
country as tnat of the former execu-
tive.
From the attitude already indicated
Continued on Eighth Page,l
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
SENATE LOWERS
TARIFF DUTIES
OF PAYNE BILL
Measure Reported BY Aid
rich Today Gives Conces-
SionS to Consumer.
COFFEE AND TEA
LEFT ON FREE LIST
Cocoa Is Added to the Lot, Too.
Champagne Is Increased
IS Per Cent.
SUMMARY OF
TARIFF BILL

Three times as many reductions
made by the Senate in the House
bill as increases.
Iron ore restored to dutia5le list
of IS cents per ton.
Lumber kept at 81 per thousand.
Cocoa restored to the free list.
Tea and coffee remain free.
Spices restored to free list.
Rates on spirits and wines are in
creased.
Gloves and hosiery are reduced.
Duties on hats and bOnnets are re-
duced.
Works of art generally free.
The Washington times., 1909-04-12
GOVERNOR LILLEi
IS BETTER TODAY
Former Representative Babcock of
Wisconsin Also Spent Com
Portable Night.

HARTFORD, Conn, April 12.-The
condition OF Governor LdIley continues
to show marked Improvement He
passed a good night and is resting well
this morning.