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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
France Feels Earthquake.

Rodez, France.-A sharp earth
quake shock was experienced in
this district Thursday morning. 1t
was proceeded by dull rumblings. Two
oscillations were recorded. No dam
age is reported.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
investigating Rates on Bananas.

Observation-Disclosures of charges
that the rate for shipment OF
bananas from New Orleans, to various
points in Iowa, over the Illinois
Central, Burlington and Rock Island
railroads is exorbitant, was begun be-
fore Special Examiner Lyons OF the
interstate commerce commission
Thursday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
a Blow to Election Machinery

Nashville, Tenn.-The lower house
Of the legislature Friday night
passed three bills which take the
election machinery in Tennessee out
Of the hands Of the governor. The
bills have already been passed in the
senate and now go to Governor Patter-
son who is expected to veto them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
White Metal Looks up.

New York.-According to state
ments made Wednesday by lead
ing dealers in silver bullion in this
city, there has recently been a decided
improvement In the position Of the
white metal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
nrnanlzer I'D EanIes Dead.

Kansas City. Mo.-Dr. Horace =.
Merkel, who with two others or
ganized the Fraternal Order Of Eagles
at Seattle, eleven years ago, Is dead at
his home In this city. He was n OF
the organizers of the Eagles of the
United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
Actress eIanch Walsh Improves.

Kansas City, Mo.-At the Univer-
sity hospital here Thursday night
It was said Miss Blanch Walsh
was resting easily with but little
change for the better. Her physicians
say her ultimate recovery is only a
matter Of time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
a BRYAN Hobby Passes Senate.

Lincoln, Neb.-The bill creating
a department of political science
and citizenship at the State Uni
versiN passed the senate Friday
William Jennings Bryan has been in
terested In the proposed school.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
Architect is Removed.

Little Rock, Ark.-The house OF
representatives Thursday adopted a
resolution removing George R. Mann,
as architect of the state capitol now
in course Of construction. The re-
moval follows the charge of Governor
Danaghey, that the building is not be-
ing properly constructed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

A writer in a Washington paper
thinks that widows make the best
wives and presents an interesting ar
ray OF historical widows showing that
the Woodworking state is conducive
to soul development that makes for
the managing OF other husbands than
the one for whom she mourns. She
knows that a man Is a contradiction
before she begins and there Is nc
danger Of her losing her illusions.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
M,Ithour Defeats Moran.

Atlanta, Ga.--Bobby Walthour Fri.
day night defeated Jimmy Moran in q
twenty mile motor paced bicycle race
here, BY three laps and seYenty-hv
yards. Time 1857.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
"a preuent crowd N AaaemhIy

The house adopted a rule which ex-
cludes from the floor all persons but
members and those entitled to its priv
ileges. and denies admission to the
lower galleries to all persons not hold
ing cards issued by members.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
rbe TerrIbIe TURK Throws Three.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin.-Yuss Hah-
mout the Terrible Turk, Wednes-
day night threw three men in thirty
two minutes, the opponents being
I'D. Martinson, =. 8 Carson, and
Tom Corners.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
rerrlhle TURK EsiLe.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Yussiff Man
mout Thursday night failed to
throw Henry Ordeman, Of Minneapolis
in a handicap match. Mahmout agreed
10 throw the local man twice in forty
Ave minutes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
coat AZ HOUSE chanoes. S45.925,

Jefferson City-Representative Cross
ley Of the special committee to re-
model the hall Of the house submitted
q report showing the expenditures to
have been 45,925.sS. 1t was referred
to the committee on accounts.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
Harveatsr Custer suit In April.

jefferson City, Mo.-Hearing in
the custer suit which is pending
against the international Harvester
company Of America will be resumed
in April before Special Commissioners
Theodore Brace.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
Would Break up Divorce Colony

Lincoln, Neb.-The senate Fri
day passed a bill increasing the resi-
dence period for divorce applicants
from six months to one year. The
bill is designed to break up divorce
COLONIES"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
compeIs Election Judges to Serve.

Jefferson City-A bill introduced in
the house by Representative Muir
seeks to make service as an election
Judge compulsory. The measure pro-
vides that "all persons duly appointed
under the laws as judges, either OF a
primary or general election, may be
attached for non-attendance, and fined
by the court for contempt, in any sum
not exceeding $50"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
MERCER Hearing Adjourned.

Cincinnati, ohio.-The INJURY into
the alleged merger Of the Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific roads
was adjourned to meet at Cleveland
next Saturday
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Simon Pure is a character In Mrs.
Centlivre's comedy, "A Bold Stroke
for a Wife" He fell in love with o
charming girl and after being coun.
terfeited by an impostor succeeded in
establishing his identity, proving him
self to be the Simon Pure. The ex-
preston then came to be used to
mean the real article. or something
genuine.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Jefferson City.-A new home rule
police bill for st. Louis was intro
duced in the house and senate. Mr..
Brunk Of st. Louis fathered the meas
ure in the house, and Senator Green
Of Kansap City introduced " In the
senate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
Would Police the county.

Jefferson City-Senator Gardner Of
St. Louis county has a plan evolved
for policing st. Louis county, putting
the lid clubs out of business under
Gov. Hadley's reign and enforcing re-
spect for the criminal lays generally,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

A Wisconsin state board wants to
find out why more persons do not
marry. We are sure it is not for lack
of attractiveness on the part Of the
Wisconsin girls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Augustus Thomas denies that play
writing is holding the mirror up to
nature" The mirror, we take it, main
ly facilitates the application of grease
paint,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

A teacher of dancing has been
chosen speaker of the Delaware house
of representatives. His ability to keep
from treading on the corns Of those
around him was probably responsible
for his elevation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

While in Africa Mr.. Roosevelt will
confer a favor on students of natural
history if he will try to ascertain
whether or not there is any such crea-
ture as the shark or the giasticutas.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
all TO Give Women Ballot.

Jefferson City.-Women will be per-
mitted to vote at school elections and
to be elected to school boards If a
bill introduced in the house by Mr..
Barker of Macon county becomes a
law. The bill also provides for three
school directors for each school dis
trict. 1t will apply throughout the
state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

King Edward is preparing to go to
Germany for the purpose of paying
a visit to Emperor William. 1t may
be that Edward desires to inform
William how to be happy while reign
ing but not ruling.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

The amethyst is the lucky stone for
this year-although you can't get hair
as much on it as you a on a dia-
mond.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

An Oklahoma woman has discovered
301 ways Of cooking corn. We wish
somebody would discover a new and
better way of eating it from the cob.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

A Brooklyn milkman has invented
an aeroplane. 1t ought to be 1ne for
delivering milk to the second and
third story fats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

One of the anthropologists is OF the
opinion that man descended from the
hog. He probably conducted his re.
searches in an owl car.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Turkey and Austria-Hungary have
escaped with honor and no bloodshed,
but the Balkan situation is not entire
ly denatured even yet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Generally speaking the public would
have more patience with buyers Of de
luxe editions if the books were in
tended to be read.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

If unsound teeth cause people to
commit crime, as somebody claims to
have discovered, a good dentist is a
public benefactor, in spite of his bills.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Kongo natives are growing trouble.
some, which means that they are tired
of working for some n else without
pay.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Although a Balkan war has been
averted again that does not prove that
the Balkan war rumor will go out OF
business.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

A Toledo woman wants a divorce be-
cause her husband won't kiss her. we
reserve decision till we get a look al
her.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Castro says he's going to live in Ber-
lin the rest Of his life, but Berlin isn't
worrying. She has excellent police
protection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Hypnotism is a fine little cure for
alcoholism. Another good was is 70
quit drinking.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

The new planet that is supposed to
be coquetting with Neptune appears TO
have attracted Neptune's attention,
anyhow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
Eor VOTING Macnlnes.

Representative Sherman introduced
a bill providing for the use Of voting
machines at election and the creation
of a board of voting machine commits
sioners, to be composed Of the secre-
tary Of state and two mechanical ex-
perts, to be appointed by the govern
or, the experts to belong to opposing
political parties, and to serve a term
Of four years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Wireless telegraphy has Won a place
among the great life saving inventions
Of modern times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
cuts pullman Car Charges.

A bill to regulate Pullman a
charges was introduced by Represent
alive Hicks and proposes the follow
ing schedule:
Day rate-Less than 100 miles, %
cents; 100 miles to 200 miles, 80
cents; 200 to 400 miles, rs cents.
Berth, lower-15O miles, 81; $50 to 300
miles, S1.25; 800 to 400 miles, $1.5O.
Upper berths, not to exceed by two
thirds rate for a lower berth, and ap-
ply to one or two persons. Charges
in tourist cars are not to exceed 5O
per cent of the schedule for standard
Pullmans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Give the English sparrows a
chance for their lives and put a hand
some bounty on rats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Personal taxes are coming In from
those who Ike to get a painful duty
over with as quickly as possible.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

1t has now been discovered that the
Romans and the Etruscans were near.
~ related. What shocks we are get
ting, nowadays!
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18

Although the birth rate in France Is
less than the death rate, the guillotine
has been set going again.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
BIC BATTLESH|PS
FOR THE NAVY
RATTLESHlPS ARE TO BE THE
LARGEST IN ANY NAVY IN
THE WORLD.
s1sG,825.1ss.05 FOR THE NAVY
TIE Secretary Of Navy Directed TO
Investigate Suitable Navy Yaro
and Repair Stations on the
South California Coast.

Washington, D. C.-Two battle
ships of $4,000 tons each, to be the
largest warships in any navy OF the
world are provided for in the naval
appropriation bill which was reported
to the senate Wednesday by Senator
Hale. The senate committee reports
increases in the various a%ppropria-
lions for the navy amounting to ST.
05S,427.52 over the sums allowed by
the house, making the total proposed
naval appropriation for the next fiscal
year s136, 1926, 1893. 05.
1t is the Judgment OF the senate
committee, as it was of the house,
that the marines should be restored
to their old duties on board ships. This
makes a direct issue with the presl
dent, who recently issued an order
the effect of which would be to make
the marine corps a land force, going
TO sea only when emergency de
manded.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
ne Would stop sunday Work.

jefferson City.-Sunday work is pro-
hibited in a bill introduced in the
house by Mr.. Wahlbrink of st. Louis.
It reads: Every person who shall
either labor himself or compel or per-
init his apprentice, servant or any
other person under his charge or con-
troll to labor or perform any work 9TH
err than the household duties of daily
necessity, or other works Of neces-
sity. charity, public convenience or
accommodation, or who shall be guilty
of hunting game or shooting on the
first day Of the week, commonly called
Sunday, shall be deemed guilty OF a
misdemeanor and fined not exceeding
$780," Under the provisions OF TINS
bill only fishing, as n lawbreaker
puts it, is permitted on the Sabbath.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
At Issue With the President.

The provision on this point which
has been inserted by the senate COM
mittee is as follows:
provided that no part of the ap-
preparations herin made for the ma
rine corps shall be expended for the
purposes for which said approprla-
tions are made, unless officers and
enlisted men shall serve, as hereto
fore. on board all battleships and ar
mored cruisers, and also upon such
other vessels of the navy as the presl-
dent may direct, in detachments OF
not less than s per cent OF the
strength of the enlisted men OF the
navy on said vessels.
A commission is created, to consist
Of three senator's. three representa-
tives, three retired admirals and three
civilians, to Investigate and report tc
congress what changes are necessary
and desirable in the naval system In
order to secure the best and mos
economical conditions"
Provision is also made for the con
solidation of the machine shops at thu
navy yards, in accordance with Secre
tary Newberry's plans.
New Stations on Pacific Coast.
The secretary of the navy is direct
ed to investigate and report by a suit
able board the question of the estat
lishment of a naval base, includin
navy yard and repair stations on t.
coast of California, south Of San Frar
cisco. and to submit an estimate c
the cost.
At Mare Island, Cal, additional al
preparations of 100000 to improv
the channel and $500, 900 for ordnanc
stores are recommended in the senat
bill, and $237,0 900 increase is also re
commended for the Puget Sound nav
| yard.
: The bill creates the Office of vic
admiral on the retired list, intende
: for the benefit Of Rear Admiral Ro
Low n Evans.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
prohibition is Demanded.

Jefferson City.-The whiteribbon
brigade, comprising 100 women Of the
w. c. T. u. Of Missouri, swooped
down on the legislature, addressed th'
members Of both the house and senate
and afterwards waited on the govern
or in his office. They asked the legis-
lators to submit to the voters at the
general election in 1910 a constitu-
tional amendment for statewide pro-
hibition and importuned Gov. Hadley
to use his influence with the law
makers In behalf Of their request.
St. Charles to Celebrate.
Jefferson City--St. Charles, once the
capital Of the state and the Oldest In
corporated city west Of the Mississip-
ri, is preparing to celebrate its cen
tennial, which m in october OF the
present year. The building used as a
capitol still stands, and about it clus-
ter recollections which will figure In
the celebration. Representative Silver
introduced in the house a bill creating
q commission and appropriating $685.
900 for a months exposition in observ-
ance of the one hundredth anniversary
Of the towns incorporation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-02-18
LLOYD to Lead on Floor.

ItSyA -
Jefferson City.-With the Demo
cratic leadership in the house Of rep
resentatives settled, the Republicans
are turning to Hiram Lloyd OF st.
Louis as their representative on the
floor. During the absence OF Lloyd
in st. Louis, and while the Democrats
we're stirred up over the committee
arrangements, there was considerable
dissatisfaction expressed by the Re
%publicans.
But the return of Lloyd, who is The
caucus chairman of the Republicans
and flor leader by virtue Of the fact,
has Kept down, the talk OF opposition
and fractional fight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-12
BOARD AND ROOMS.

QUARRYMEN WANTED-s quarrymen 1t
once Quarries at R0ehes ter. Apply 10 Liberty
Kin Granite Co, Rochester, Vt f22t6
WANTED-Sewing Machine operators Ga
summer clothing. Pleasant work and eondI-
tions and good pay. Willard Mfg Co, ST. Al
bans, Vt 1912
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-12
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES
FOR IMPRISONMENT
Property Of Arthur ] and Charles H.
Dewey Of Bennington Attached BY
Herbert Sanches Of New
York

Rutland, Aug. H. Deputy United
States Marshal Frank II. Chapman Of
this city went to Bennington yesterday
to make an attachment IN q big dam
age suit, entitled Hercules sanehe W.
Arthur j. Dewey and Charles II Dewey.
The suit is brought in the United States
district court and is rehunabe at tho
October term 10 this city.
The plaintiff, who lives in New York,
claims he was damaged d the extent
Of $4,000 BY five hours imprisonment
for which the defendants are alleged TO
have been responsible. The assertion Is
made that the arrest was a false one
and was the result Of conspiracy
against the plaintiff as an early discon-
tinuauce Of the suit showed
The declaration states that in Feb
ruary, 1907, Charles IL Dewey, who
is an official Of the Bennington Savings
bank, and Arthur y. Dewey, who has
large lumber interests in Woodford,
caused Mr. Sanche to be arrested under
trespass suit for $1,000; That Sanche
was in jail five hours before he got bail
that Sanche paid out $1,000 and suffered
great mental agony before he gained his
freedom; that the Messrs Dewey mott
fed him in about 10 days that the suit
had been discontinued
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-12
Consumption Of Tobacco.

From the latest obtainable statistics
it appears that in France the consump-
ton Il % pounds per capita; in Eng
land, 2 pounds; in Austria, 20 pounds
in Hungary "a pounds IN Italy, III
pounds; and in the United States a
little over 8 pounds for every man, wo.
man and child, or over II pounds for
every male citizen over sixteen years Of
age In other words, the consumption
OF tobacco in this country is from three
to six times what IL is In most civilized
Since 1870 the increase 81
per capita consumption in the United
States has been over 250 per cent, com.
pared to Is per cent. for France and 90
per cent. for England
Equally surprising is the difference in
the revenues obtained from tobacco taxes
by different countries For instance, &C
eordiug to a table prepared By the de.
partment Of commerce and labor, the av-
erare combined internal revenue and Gus
tom taxes on tobacco in the United States
is II cents 4 pound; IN Great Britain,
"a cents 4 pound; IN italy, % cents a
pound, in Austria, 40 cents a pound; in
Hungary, 80 cents a pound in France,
S. cents a pound.
Last year we obtained ss7 100000 Of
revenue from tobacco. Il the French
taxes bad been applied to our eonsump-
ton We would have received over S436,.
100000. If the British taxes had been
applied We would have received $3.50,
100000
It is shown that If France had a per
capita consumption equal to that Of the
United States and applied her present
tobacco taxes, she would receive $780,
100000 a year instead Of s75,0000O0.
The same process in Great Britain would
bring Sl92 100000 a year instead Of
s6A 600 900 Buffalo Courier.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-12
How wire r. Drawn.

Bars of metal four inches square are
heated and passed while hot and plastic
through rapidly revolving rells reducing
them to wire rods which vary from one.
quarter Of an inch to an inch or more
III diameter, depending upon the finished
size Of wire wanted
These rods. which are formed into
coils as they pass through the rolls,
are dipped in acid baths to remove loose
scale and provide q lubricant for draw
ing. Drawing consists 81 pulling rods
while cold through holes 81 gradually de.
creasing diameter drilled in steel plates.
During this process the particles Of met.
al become elongated and strained, max
ing the wire harder and more brittle.
To restore it to proper temper it il
necessary TO heat or anneal It.
When a fine diameter is required there
must be repeated annealings and draw
ings. This may be done until the bar,
which originally was four inches square
and four feet long, becomes reduce to
a diameter Of a single th0nsandth Of an
inch and extended $1,000 miles IN length.
Before SO fine a size is reached the wire
will cut into the steel Of the die plate,
SO the usual die plates must be discarded
and the drawing continued through holes
drilled ii diamonds the diameter Of
these diamond dies decreasing by frac-
tional parts Of a thousandth Of an inch.
This wire affords 4 striking Illustration
Of a material made more valuable By
the application Of labor.
From the time the bar Of metal en-.
tiers the furnace, nothing is added to it.
All the work is done with one article,
which is passed through rolls and drawn
through die plates until it is finished.
The wire IS made from an extra high
grade Of steel worth in the bar 6 cents
a pound. which Is much above the price
Of the greater bulk Of steel in the fiji.
ished product the value Is increased from
6 cents to $50 a pound
Wire for fencing and the common
grades of so-ealled market wire do not
involve a high labor cost and sell at a
small advance above the price Of the
metal bar.-~Chicago Tribune.