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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Houses Fell Into Streets.


Observation-Disclosures refugees are
pouring into Catania by trains, steam
ers and automobiles. They are half
naked and stupefed with terror and
suffering. Some of them appear al
most insane from the horrors through
which they have gone.
A wounded soldier said: "The spec
tacle was terrifying beyond words.
Dante's Inferno gives you but a faint
idea as to what happened Tuesday
morning at Messina.
First Shock Before Sunrise.
"The first shock came before the
sun had arisen.A 1t shook the city to
it's very foundation. Immediately the
houses began to crumble. Those of us
who we're not killed at once made our
way over undulating floors to the
street. Beams were crashing down
through the rooms and the stairs were
equally unsafe,
81 found the streets blocked by fall
len houses. Balconies, chimneys, bell
towers, entire walls had been thrown
down. From every side of me arose
the screams and meanings of the
wounded. The people were half mao
with excitement and fear. Most o.
them had rushed out in their nigh
clothes, In a little while we were al
~shiVering under a %torrential downpoul
of rain.
everywhere there were deat
bodies, nude, disfgured and mutilated
In the ruins l could see arms and leg
moving helplessly. From every quart
err came piteous appeals for aid.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Mr.. Taft, in his address at the dedi-
cation of the p~rison-ship martyrs mon
ument in Brooklyn the other day,
dwelt on the heroism Of the revolu-
tionary patriots who endured the suf-
fering on board the ships anchored in
New York harbor rather than aban-
don the colonies and obtain comfort
and freedom by enlisting in the Brit
ish armies. 1t has been customary to
dwell on the cruelty of the British in
treating their prisoners inhumanly;
but Mr.. Taft wisely and truly called
attention to the fact that these prison
ers were dealt with in the way that
was customary at that time. Prison
reform is a modern philanthropy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Simplifed spelling has its advocates
in France, for the minister of public
instruction has lately ordered that the
public schools shall teach the spelling
of a number of words in the form
recommended by the French academy.
The reforms include the suppression
of the ''h" in words like "%rhinoceros"
and the substitution of az for ~" in
such words as "analyze," and of II"
for "ph" in phenomena" and similar
terms.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
CITIES HIT BY
THE EARTHQUAKE.
In Sicily.

Messina, population 100000;
wrecked by earthquake, further ;
damaged by gas explosion and :
fire and inundated by tidal
wave; number killed, 10000.
Catania, population 100000,
in ruins from earthquake; num- .
Der killed, 1000.
Palermo lat foot of Mount /.
Etna); population 23,5OO; in =,
ruins; number killed, 200.
Ali, population 1000; badly /,
damaged; number killed, 50.
Victoria, population 32,150;
wrecked; number killed, $50.
Marc, population 1880; half
destroyed; number killed, rs.
Mineo, population 9,S2S; badly
damaged; number killed, 50.
Patti, population 11,0S2;
wrecked; number killed, so.
Castroreale, population 10000;
badly damaged; number killed,
so.
In smaller cities, $4,000.
In caIabria.
Reggie, population, $4,000; re-
ported completely destroyed;
number killed, $4,000.
Scilla, population 1890; re-
ported destroyed; number killed
1000.
Bagnara, population 1900; re-
ported destroyed; number kill
|. ed, 1000.
Cassano, population $500;
. number killed, LOO.
Cosenza, population 21,O00;
. number killed, 1000.
Seminaria, 20 miles from Reg
. gio; number killed, 100.
. Biojaj, badly damaged; mum,
. Der killed, 100.
. Tazzaro, half destroyed; mum
. Der killed, $50.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
MANY AMERICANS ANXIOUS.
State Department In Washington Be-
sleged With Inquiries.

Washington, D. C.-Many inquiries
from relatives and friends of Ameri-
cans supposed to be in the earthquake
district of Italy are being received at
the state department. The state de-
partment is depending for information
upon Ambassador Griscom and other
officials of the consular and diploma
tic service, who are making efforts to
discover the Americans who were at
Messina and other towns at the time
of the disaster.
Ambassador Griscom cabled the
state department Wednesday that he
had seen the king before his departure
from Rome and expressed the sym
pathy of the American people.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Hurry Home TO Rescue,

Portland, Ore.-That numbers of
Sicilians living in this vicinity are
preparing to hurry back to their
stricken native country to seek the
surviving members of their families
was disclosed Wednesday when sew
'eral score of them purchased tickets
for New York. Some bought through
tickets to Italy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Spin Around Like Tops.

Palmero.-A fugitive from Messina
who came here said:
"The earth semed suddenly to drop
and then turned violently on its axis.
The whole population, hurled from the
houses rent in twain, were spun
around like tops as they ran through
the streets. Many fell, crushed to
death, and others, bewildered, took
refuge for breath beside the lettering
walls, where they soon met the fate
of their companions"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

A new form Of insanity imported
from Italy, it is said, has appeared in
the South, due to eating meal from
fermented corn. But the form of in
sanity long known to be produced by
corn juice is by no means a new
: discovery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Men laugh a whole lot about wom-
en- arguing in the street car about
which one shall pay the car fare, but
those same men will spend half an
hour shaking dice to see which one
shall buy the cigars.--retroit Free
Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Shock Recorded In WashInator

Neutrality-suspicious. of the devas-
tation wrought by earthquake in
Italy was received here with profound
interest. The tremors were recorded
on the seismograph instruments at
the weather bureau and the coast and
geodetic stations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Envy.

Julius Caesars literary attainments
were truly wonderful" said the stu
dent.
''Oh, ] don't know" answered the
disconnected youth with inky fingers
Anybody could get his stuff published
with a pull like julius Caesars
Washington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

The Harvard expedition has re-
turned from its trip to hunt for Span
ish gold. All of the treasure which
they found has been invested in cas-
ties in Spain, and the hunt for the
nimble, commonplace American dol
Iar will for the present absorb the
treasure-hunters' energies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

The ginger grown in Jamaica com.
maDds more than double the price OF
any other. Under favorable conditions
81 acre will produce as much as 1000
pounds. During the last fiscal year
about l,4O0,00 pounds was exported
from that island.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
a Determined Maid.

II think she'd accept any man rho
would propose"
THAT amt what scares me. I'm
afraid she'll accept me whether l pro-
pose Of not."-Cloveland Leader.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

The bank check has taken small
hold as yet upon the citizens of Mexi-
co, especially when amounts Of less
than $1,000 are concerned. They con-
slider it much easier to pay spot cash
than to give a check for amounts Of
$50 and 500.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Roosevelt's Halter Busy,

Washington.-President Roosevelt
sent for his official halter Tues
day and ordered him to make
ready headgear for his African hunt.
He ordered two Rough Rider hats.
One of these is to be black and the
other the regulation khaki color.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
cblId Eats poison for Candy.

Dexter, Mo.-Oliver Rodgers, five
years old, ate poisoned tablets
at the house of his father, 0. T,
Rodgers, Tuesday and died In CON
vulsions a few minutes later. He mis-.
took the medicine for candy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Now that society is taking up equal
suffrage, it seems a little c%ontradic-
tory to make a stronghold of equal
rights with men in a phase of life
where women are practically dictators
and autocrats.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
American Consul Reported Dead.

Rome, Italy.-Doctor Arthur S.
Cheney, the American Consul at Mes
sina, and his wife are among the
quake victims, according to a dispatch
from Stuart Lupton, American Vice
Consul at Messina, who notified the
state department that the consulate
had been destroyed and that the con-
sui and his wife are in the ruins.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Hls Idea Of oettIna Work.

Kind Old Lady-Have you ever
made an effort to get work?
Beggar-Yes, ma'am. Last month |
got work for two members Of my fam
lily, but neither of them woulO take
it,-Illustrated Bits.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

The registrar OF records Of the
health department Of New York city.
finds that there is an increase in the
death rate Of women, He attributes
Il 70 the entrance by women into bust
ness fields formerly occupied excIn,
siyely by mep
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

"In Maine a hunter vas shot for a
squirrel, in Wisconsin for a deer, and
in Montana for a bear" says the Phil
adelphia Inquirer. By and by the
hunter will begin to imagine he's a
whole zoo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Minister pleads Guilty.

Pontiac, Ill.-on his plea of
guilty Monday. Rev. II. H. Good
win was sentenced to the penitentiary
for an indeterminate period Of not
less than one year, for the abduction
Of Anna Blanche Ellington, Is, Of this
city.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
rblevea Tao Houses Robbed,

chicago.-Tte appearance Of the
mystic number ,445" on the
front ~doorposts coincident with the
looting Of the house SO decorated has
thrown residents Of Englewood int
q panic,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Fire Blamed Upon Negroes.

Muskogee, Characterization is
being made OF the burning Of
the center of the town Of Taft, a
week ago. Six stores owned by whites,
were burned. The theory is that the
negroes of the place started the fires
to get rid or the whites.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Among those jumping all over the
comic supplement is Prof. Brander
Matthews, who can get all the fun he
wants out of phony spelling.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
New Refinery In Oklahoma.

Muskogee, Okla.-Charles Madi-
son, we'll known oil man, has
started a new oil refinery. The cor
poration has a capital stock of $780,
900, and most of the stock is held by
local producers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
sear,.t Fever Rampant.

Joliet, Ili.-rwo children Of JOSEPH
Butler lie dead in his home,
two more lie in an adjoining room at
the point of death and two more are
seriously i'll ae a result Of an epidemic
Of seirlet fever
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

There are Alb species of trees
found within the limits of the United
States, the wood of 16 of which when
seasoned are so heavy as to sink in
water.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

relgnS, leaving 10 II Imagination lHe
terrible havoc wrought by the catas-
trophe with the horrible thrush of the
sea, the swallowing up of boats, the
crushing of ships and the destruction
of bridges and walls.
The first official new from Reggie
reached the home office Wednesday
afternoon from Gerace Marina, from
which point an army officer who
escaped from that place telegraphed
that the town had been entirely de-
stroyed, and that the dead were num-
berless. Five distinct earthquake
shocks, all terrible in their effects, had
been felt.
Reggie Like Pompeil.
A laconic telegram from a tele-
graph operator in the zone of which
Reggie was the center, says:
Reggie has been almost entirely
destroyed. The local director of tele-
graphs and the operators, are dead.
Messina and Reggie look like Pom
peii."
The project of Reggie, Signor Orso,
who was thought to have been killed,
has reached a coast poidt in safety
after "a hours of fearful experience.
The man could hardly talk, but he
said Reggie had ben almost entirely
destroyed, that the dead ran into the
thousands and that the surrounding
villages also have been destroyed. The
region between Rocella, Jonica and
Caulonia, not far from Reggie is
flooded.
A laborer who escaped from Reggie
relates that shortly before daybreak
a deafening noise, like the roaring OF
a hundred cannon, was heard. This
was followed by the subsistence Of the
entire lower portion of the city.
Sea Swept over Buildings.
At the same time the sea swept over
the water front. The Cathedral, al
the municipal buildings, and the bar
racks and the beautiful palaces tina
lined the Corso are now heaps of ruins
Screams of terror could be heart
above the crash of falling buildings.
A report from San Eufemia, a tow
of 5000 people, 1G miles northeast O
Reggie, declares that the dead Their
number 1000, the wounded excedin:
that figure. The houses that were no
destroyed are now in flames.
Several hundred persons we're kille
at Catanzaro and many policeme
were killed and injured. Charre
bodies have been seer floating In tn
straits.
At Palmi 300 bodies have been di,
covered and many hundred more ar
still beneath the wreckage Of tn
town. Every house in Bagnara wa
Y leveled. All the railway stations b.
tween Messina and Rometta wei
destroyed.
f Sixteen persons are dead at Ripost
The town of Simenara, in Calabri
20 miles from Riggo, is said to
e destroyed, with a loss Of a hundel
lives.
l. Many Burned in MessIna.
If The flames in Messina are still ma
ing their way slowly over the deva
e tated area. Imprisoned and pinion,
human beings, unable to extrica
d themselves, are being burned aliy
Ie Others are dying of their injurie
Ie while many are starving.
o The streets are filled with confus
st masses of brick and mortar, bean
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
cars KIN r, amman.

Poplar Bluff, Mo-, Dec. colchester
Downen, two weeks in the service
Of the Iron Mountain, fell between
two ara Of a Cairo branch train and
bis body was cut IN two.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

higgins says he Is an idealist."
Yes answered Miss Cayenne; but
I am afraid that he Is one Of those who
believe that the first test Of an ideal
list Is to be idle"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

A Chicago paper has a story of a
spook that ate a biscuit. We fear
some n has been misleading an in
nocent and confiding reporter.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Italian newspapers refer to America
as "a nation of snobs." And If we
should retort by calling Italy "a nation
of slobs" we suppose they'd get mad.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
paiiv Thouoht.

Efforts to be permanently useful
must be uniformly joyous-a spirit all
sunshine-graceful from every glad
ness, because bright.-Carlyle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Fleet Enters The Read sea.

acknowledgements reports Tues
day from Perrin say that the Ameri-
can fleet passed that port and
entered the Red Sea at noon. The
feet is due at Suez Jan. 8.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Admiral Bob" Evans has squelched
a proportion to give him a house in
California. His give and take are
confined to the high sea and to time
Of battle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Trenton, Mo.-While skating on
a pond near here Tuesday. Al
bert Blanchard and Carl Hildebrand,
each IL years old, broke through the
Ice and were drowned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

An eminent g~eologist has given
warning that the coal supply in the
Pittsburg district will be exhausted in
less than so years. 1t is about time
to develop that substitute fuel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Canon Fleming handed over the
whole of the money he received for
copyright of certain mt to the
British Hospital for Incurables and the
Gordon Boys home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Louisiana (Mo.) Man Kills Himself.

Louisiana, Mcdaniel F. May
field, 38 years old, committed sui
eide by drinking carbolic acid. He
leaves a wife and one child.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Shall we annex Canada?" naively
asks the Charleston News and Courier.
That editor knew that he was beyond
shooting distance from the dominion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Illinois m hasn't taken a drink
of water for 40 years, and is in ex-
eelIent health. Don't cheer-she
drinks buttermilk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Great Britain has just had n more
fit on the subject Of air navigation
and it likes the thrill so much that it
is thinking of having them regularly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

King Edward orders that God Save
the King" be played in quicker tempo
hereafter. He appears impatient for
salvation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

DSSow they want to put the probe into
the cable trust. This is like really
diving deep into trust secrets.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

There is going to be an airship trade
journal published. Why not call 1t a
fly-paper?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

Cranberries and apples are up. You
cant keep a good thing down, some
how.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

A Chicago burglar stole several hun
sEed dollars worth Of soap. Cleaned
4 the place, as it were.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

MI. Pierpont Morgan has 30 shelves
full of Bibles, but it is not believed
that he will be able to corner the sup
NV
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07

America lacks poets, says a French
critic. What do you know about
that? Why, we're o~verstocked.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
ny ELI d. AXE.

The latest universal language is
lido" But does IL?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1909-01-07
Many Burned in MessIna.

The flames in Messina are still max
ing their way slowly i've the devas-
tated area. Imprisoned and pinioned
human beings, unable to extricate
themselves, are being burned alive.
Others are dying of their injuries,
while many are starving.
The streets are filled with confused
masses of brick and mortar, beams,
furniture, chimneys and roofs.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-30
TAKE NOTICE

Unless arranged before Jan. 1st, your note or account will be turned over to our Attorney for Collection. This means you, if you owe us and is past due.
 McDaniell Hdw. Co. Tobe Faulkner, of Emmet, was in to see us yesterday.
 The greatest danger fIom influenza is of it's resulting in pneumonia. This can be obviatad by using Chamber Iain's Cough Remedy, as it not only cures influenza, but oounteracts any tendency of the disease towards pneu- monia. Sold by all Dealers.
 s. A. Chappell. of the Forestry service. with headquarters at Hot Springs is spending the week at home.
 The Stockholders of the Neva- da Co. Bank are hereby called to meet at the Bank at 10 o'clock on January 8th for the annual election and for the transaction of the usual annual business.
 o. B. Gordon, Cashier. STRAYED-From the Albert Butcher place, Wednesday, Dec. 15, nine head of hogs-1 white SOW, 5 black and white spotted snoats, 8 small pigs-l white and 2 spotted. All marked with under bit in right and split in lett ear, except 3 pigs, they are unmarked. Will pay reason able reward for recovery.
 J. A. Stewart,
 Route l. FOR s ALE-The Miller Hotel Property, $6,00O.0O Best busi- ness lots in the City. 15O feet front. Address for terms,
 F. V. Olsson,
 519 Cumberland St.
 Little Rock, Ark.
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-30

The peculiar properties of Chamber lain's Cough Remedy have been thoroughly tested during epidemic of influenza, and when it was taken in time we have not heard of single .. case of pneumonia. Sold by all dealers. Our Merchants have been busy this week taking stock. Good bye, 19O9.
 Good Morning, 1910.
 The kidneys ache when they are overworked and the trouble gets serious
 unless promptly removed. PRiCkLY ASH BITTERS is a reliable kidney tonic and bowel regulator
 The State teachers Association met at Hot-Springs Monday and 1 Nevada County will be 1epres- ented as follows. Profs. o. l..
 Dunaway P. F. Chappell J. M.
 Thomas Roy Tompkins Marvin
 Orr and Sydney Dillard and Mrs.
 P. F. Chappell Mrs. Cora Murn Misses. Abbie Hale, Lyda Marsh
 Irene Royston, Jewell Middle
 brooks May Dillon and Pear
 Daniels.
 A sprained ankle will usually disable
 the u,ja,e person for three or four
 wees Tn is due to lack of proper treatment. Whe Chamberlain, s Lini.
 mer1t is apple cure may be effected in three or four ihls Il inent IS ore of the best most remarkat le
 preparations in use. Sold by all Dealers
The Nevada County picayune., 1909-12-30
Read the Picayune.

Read the Picayune. For Sale-One pair of good mules. Weigh 1000 pounds each. s. s. Brooks, J, w. Franklin of Grapeland Texas was in the City last week on a short visit to friends and realatives near hear.
 hOWS THIS?
 We offer One Hundred Dollars Re- ward for any case of Catarrh that can not be cured by Hull, s Catarrh Cure.
 F.. J, CHENEY & CO.,, Toledo, o. We the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney Tor the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions, ana financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
 Waldng, Kinnan & Marvin,
 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internal ly, acting directly upon the blood and
  | monials sent free. Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
 Take Halls Family Pills for consti- patton.
 All Children who will become six years old on or before the 1st day of February 1910 will be allowed to enter school next Monday.
 Many persons find themselves affect ed with persistent cough after an at tack oJ influenza. As this cough can be promply cured by the use oJ Cham berla!n's Cou5h Remedy, it should not be allowed to run on until it becomes troublesome. Sold by all Dealers.