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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
~ FEET FOR MISSOURI
Channel to Cost About $2o,0o0,o0o,
From St. Louis to Kansas City,
Is In Bill to Be Presented.

Washington, D. C,--The house riv-
ers and harbors committee decided
definitely in favor of the perma-
nent improvement project for the
Missouri river between Kansas City
and st. Louis. This has been recon-
mended by Capt. E. H. Schulz Of
the army engineers, who is in charge
Of the government river work at Kan
sas City.
The project calls for an ultimate
12-foot channel, and is to cost, accord
ing to estimates Of the army engi-
neers, about $40, 100000. The forth
coming rivers and harbors bill, when
reported to the house from the com.
mittee, will call for an appropriation
of $1,000,000 with which to start the
work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
SNEAD TOCONvlCT MOTHER
Husband of East Orange Bathtub Mys-
terry Victim viii Be Witness for
State-lI Feeling Exists.

Newark, N. FLETCHER w. Snead,
husband of Ocey W. M. Snead,
the East Orange bathtub mystery vic
tim, will return to this country from
canada and testify against his moth
er, Mrs. Mary Snead, who, with her
two sisters, is now under arrest here,
awaiting trial on the charge OF hav-
ing brought about the death of Mrs,
Ocey Snead.
This strange turn in the bathtub
mystery developed after DR.. William
H. Hicks of Newark had submitted a
report to Prosecutor Mott of Essex
county, N. j., stating that Mrs. Ocey
Snead's stomach contained morphine
at the time Of her death.
Snead, it was declared, is angry
at his mother and aunts and will
therefore take the stand for the state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
MISSOURI NEWS
columbia phllanthropIst Dead.

Columbia.-Benjamin Franklin Low
cry, 70 years old, died Monday. He
was a well-known farmer and phil
lanthropist, having donated $4,000 to
the Christian Bible college here. He
had also given $1,000 to the Christian
Female college here. He was presi-
dent of the Columbia Savings bank for
seven years. He was a native of Vir-
ginja and the son of the late Richard
Lowery, a central Missouri pioneer,
who came here in the early 40s. A CO.
incidence is the fact that his death oc-
Cured on the birthday of the man for
whom he was named, Benjamin Frank
lin.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
RICE VALET IS
To AID PATRICK
CHARLES r. JONES SAYS He WILL
SETTLE MYSTERY OF MIL
LloNAlRE'S DEATH.
LONG SUPPOSED TO Be DEAD
Brother of Lawyer Who Escaped
Electric Chair Is On Warm Trail
After Jones-Hopes to Induce
Him to Tell All.

Galveston, Texas.-Charles F. Jones
who was valet to William March Rice,
when the aged Texas millionaire was
murdered in New York September 20,
1900, returned to his home near this
city, a few days ago.
, Jones has been missing three years,
His death has been reported several
times, now in one place, again in
another.
Jones, whose testimony did most to
convict Albert T. Patrick, a lawyer,
Of Mr.. Rice's murder, did not go to
his parents home, but to a friends
house. Jones told his friend that he
was tired of being chased around the
world" that he had come home to
make a statement that viii settle
the whole affair"
Jones did not say, in SO many
words, what his statement will be,
but he left the impression on his
friends mind that it will be favorable
to Patrick, who, thanks to his own
legal acumen, saved his neck and
now seeks to end his life imprison-
ment in Sing Sing.
Detectives who have been watch
ing for Jones' return, went after him,
but he could not be found. He was
seen in the streets of Galveston two
days ago.
Samuel Patrick, Albert's brother,
who has been doing detective work
for three years, arrived Wednesday.
He started at once for Cedar Bayou
on a warm trail after Jones.
He said that he had heard direct
from Jones and had agreed to see
him alone and hear what he has to
say. II it is good news for Patrick,
every inducement Will be made tc
get Jones to go to New York or to
make his statement under oath IL
the presence of witnesses.
1t is said the Rice heirs have spent
an immense sum keeping Jones away
Jones admitted to his friends he has
wanted for nothing since returning
to Texas after the trial In New York
There he testified that he admins
tered chloroform to Rice at Patrick's
order and killed the old man.
John T. Milliken of st. Louis, Pat
rick's wealthy brother-inlaw, hal
spent a great deal of money trying
to run down Jones and procure
statement from him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

by the White House and the exclusive
leaders OF those cities, a person recog-
nized by the assembly will be eligible
to all the honors and co~urtesies, no
matter what city he WITS, provided
there is a member of the assembly at
such place.
Rank, birth and wealth will be but
relative qualifications for membership.
Rank will be more valuable than birth,
according to the promoters Of the
movement. They include birth as Q
categorical qualification in wealth to
Justify their coming under these head
ings.
Wealth alone will not be considered.
That money, nevertheless, is not an
unnecessary item, is made plain by the
drain OF expenses that membership in
this set will demand.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
MEET DEATH
IN BIG ICE PACK
THREE MEN AND WOMAN CAR
RIED AWAY AND DROWN NEAR
EVANSVILLE, IND.
FLEW SIGNALS OF DISTRESS
Steamer, With Passengers, Gets In
Path Of Gorge and Can't Escape
lt-ohio River Two Feet
Above the Danger Line.

Evansville, Ind.-With many OF It's
and highest towering pieces
well demolished in the 130-mile sweep
down the river, the Wolf creek ice
gorge, which broke Tuesday morning,
reached here about noon Wednesday.
Luckily, all local boats were in safe
winter harbors nine miles above this
city.
Sylvester Schmitt, aged 16, while
standing on a raft of logs at the
mouth of Pigeon creek, was drowned
late in the afternoon.
Four In Distress.
At A o'clock a fishboat In which
were three men and one woman
passed in the ice. They were waving
the flag of distress, and the boat was
unable to land. 1t was impossible to
go to their relief.
A telephone message was sent to
Henderson, KY, twelve miles below
here, asking if arrangements could
not be made to let strong ropes down
from the Louisville and Nashville
bridge to rescue the imperiled ones.
It is believed the three men and
the woman who passed here lost theil
lives. After Henderson, Ky, had beer
notified men decided there to rescue
the occupants Of the boat, which
passed Henderson later, but with the
occupants gone. 1t is believed the!
have been drowned.
The steamer John r. Louvre!
passed Shelteville on its way up thu
river with freight and passengers
There is no place into which the boa
can turn on this side of the Tennes
see river.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
WAR ON THE "400'
Mrs Taft Leader in Movement for
1000"
Death Of Mrs. Astor Gives Opening for
EnlarsIns the Smart set-Rank
VIII Be a Valuable
Asset.

Observation-Disclosures the name OF
the Assembly Set" the smart set OF
New York, Philadelphia and Washing
ton will be fused into a body not TO *
coed a thousand families. In this pro-
cess there will be eliminated the now
historic -Four Hundred"
Mrs. William H. Taft is behind TINS
movement, which had its inception
shortly after the death of Mrs. Astor a
year ago, and which is looked upon
fayorably by the Now Workers in view
of the way that divorce and otner
causes have played havoc with the orb
ginal membership.
There is absolutely no intention to
ignore other cities except geograpnl-
cally. In the opinion of those behind
the movement, every social leader OF
the country maintains a residence in
either Philadelphia, Washington or
New York, and this will be sufficient
qualification for membership.
Membership under the new order OF
things will not be limited to a person,
so far as numerical strength goes, but
to one family. An attempt will be made
whereby an outsider can be made ell
gible through marriage to one o. the
members, provided the union is OF such
character as to make this advisable.
There are as many men interested
in this movement as there are women
men who are renowned throughout
the country for what they do in poll
tics and other felds-and this prom
ises, according to the sponsors OF the
movement, a total elimination OF the
snobbish rich.
The first cause that brought about
the consideration of this step is the
hesitation of a New Yorker, for in
stance, to receive a member Of Wash
ingto1's or Boston's or Cincinatti's
smart set as freely as he would n OF
the Four Hundred.
According to the articles of the new
set, which will be informally ratified
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
SNOW COST CITYS 100000
TWO Storms Keep Street Cleaners
Busy by the Thousands in
New York City.

New York City.-Commissioner Ed
wards Of the street cleaning depart
ment has asked the board of estimate
for $425, 900 to finish up paying his
snow removal bills to date.
AS. the board has already given him
more than 5000, 900 for this purpose
this will make a total of upward of
1 1000, 900 for removing the two snow
falls thus far and the snow is a foot
deep in many streets.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
ROOSEVELT FIGHTS FIRE
Camp of Smithsonian Expedition
Threatened by Blaze Is Saved
BY Energetic Work.

Wadelai, Congo, Africa,-A native
runner has arrived here from Rhino
camp, the hunting headquarters OF
the Smithsonian African scientific eX-
petition. He brings the news that
Col. Roosevelt has killed three good
bulls and two COWS of the white
r~hinoceros family and considerable
lesser game. The party had an in
teresting experience on their second
day at Rhino camp. A grass fire, ac-
cidentally started threatened to burn
up the whole outfit, which vas saved
only by the energetic work of all
hands.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
To Investigate HIGH Prices.

Jefferson City.-Attorney General
Major, replying to a request that he
investigate the high prices Of meats
in Missouri, said he expects to make
such an investigation. The complaints
of an increase in cost Of living and
provisions in the last year have been
numerous, and the attorney general
believes an inquiry will do much good.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
kllIed In Flaht WIN turkey.

Pittsburg, Pa-Harry Colfesh,
aged 81, is dead at the home of his
brother in North McKeesport, Of the
result of a battle with a big turkey
Christmas Eve. When Coliesh at
tempted to cut off the birds head, he
missed the first stroke. In a struggle
that ensued Colflesh was knocked
down a flight Of steps. Several ribs
were broken, and he was otherwise
internally injured.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Negroes In White school.

Jefferson City.-Attorney General
Major wrote the school s%uperintend-
ent Of Putnam county to revoke the
license of any teacher who permits
negro children to attend school where
white pupils are taught. The letter
was written upon the information that
negro children were attending public
schools for white at Unionville.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
steals Valuable ECO.

Wilkesbarre, Pam egg laid by
the $4,000 prize O%rpington hen,
Lady Washington, was stolen at
the Scranton poultry show. The egg
was taken from the coop while the
special officer, guarding the hen, had
his back turned. F. o. Megarges, the
owner of the hen, has offered a $25
reward for the return Of the egg, but
he has little expectation of recovering
IA +L
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

z met Dunkey to-day for the first
time in years. He hasn't changed
much
oh, he hasn't changed at all, but
doesn't seem to realize 1t"
How do you mean?v
9Ohl he's forever talking about
vat d fool he used to be. cath
ic Standard and Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Good Prices for Missouri Tobacco.

Liberty.-The tobacco crop is begin
ming to be sold here after waiting for
higher prices. This is the first year
in raising tobacco in this section of
Missouri. Near Weston are 1000 acres,
and north of Liberty is another large
patch. One mar near De Kalb sold
$4,000 pounds from fifteen acres, for
$1,000. J.. j. Stogdale, a farmer of
Liberty, sold twenty acres for $500
an acre, and John Fugitt of Holt sold
forty acres at the same price.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Fire Drill Saves $50.

Coffeyville, Kansas.-A fire drill
here probably saved many lives
when, following the collapse of the
roof over a portion of the Mckinley
school building, $50 children marched
from their rooms in safety. Not one
of them was hurt. Workmen were
repairing the roof when it dropped.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

A 1~5-year-old boy was arrested in
New York for speeding in an automo-
BILE at the rate of 80 miles an hour.
1t developed that the boy had a chauf-
feur's license and that the car was
his own. The modern speed Jugger-
naut is bad enough, but it is no won
der that the citizens of the metropolis
are calling on the law for protection
to their lives when this Juggernaut
is allowed to be set in motion by chill
dren.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
craft charaed in Albany.

Albany, Nnew York.-A direct
charge of bribery was made against
lothian P. Aids, president pro tenn
Of the senate, by his colleague, Ben
Conger. Conger charges, in effect,
that he personally knows that Sen
ator Aids accepted brides while
chairman Of the ways and means COM
mittee of the assembly prior to 1905.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Plans Meeting to Boom Missouri.

Jefferson City.-John H. Curran,
state immigration commissioner, plans
calling a convention of commercial
clubs, business organizations and
newspaper men for a general discus
sion on the subject of immigration,
reclamation work and the develop
ment of the unsettled sections of the
state. This convention, Curran says,
will be held either at Kansas City or
Jefferson City, and may be held dur
ing the month Of February.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Missouri ~Interurban.

Macon.-Henry Funk, railroad pro-
moter and likewise a Shelby county
farmer, is now figuring on building
the Hannibal & Northern Missouri in
terurban line from Sue City to Ma
con, a distance Of seventeen miles,
along the old Missouri & Mississippi
roadbed. The road is now under con
struction from La Plata to Palmyra.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
patrick In New Court Appeal

New York City ALBERT T. Pat
rick, who is serving a life term for
the murder Of William Marsh Rice,
made application in the appellate di-
vision of the supreme court for a writ
of habeas corpus allowing him to APP
pear and resist the action for his dis
barment, which the bar association
has brought.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Assembly site Selected.

Springield.-A committee Of the
Presbyterian synod OF Missouri Sc
lected 100 acres near Hollister, on the
White river, fifty miles south Of
Springfield, as the site for the assem-
bly,, which the synod ordered estab-
lished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
woodrow Wilson for President.

Trenton, N. J.-Woodrow Wilson Of
Princeton University will be put for
ward by New Jersey for the Demo-
cratic nomination for president in 1912
This announcement by James Nugent,
chairman Of the Democratic state com
mittee, was given out here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
No Violence Necessary.

T submitted some humorous
sketches here the other day said
Jokeley. They haven't appeared vet.
Did you kill themT
4 passed upon them" replied tho
editor, but ! didn't kill them"
"No?"
mo They Just died naturally OF
old age.R-catholic Standard and
Times.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Nearoes XIII Sheriff.

New Orleans, louisiana. ~ Sheriff
Hubbard OF Simpson county, Miss,
and a citizen are reported to have
been shot and killed by negroes near
Magee, Miss. Al posse has formed
and has started out to run down the
negroes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Tank Car ExpIodes, Kills Boy.

Minneapolis, Minn.-Willie Bren-
nan, a s~choolboy, was killed by
the explosion Of an oil tank car in
the railroad yards. He was IN his
way to school and Just as he passed
the car the tank exploded. The boy
was thrown rs feet and was fright
fully mangled.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Runaway Traln klIIs Three.

Denver, Colos-Three trainmen
were killed and two injured, one
Of them probably fatally, Thursday,
when an inbound freight train on the
Mofatt road was wrecked after RIM
ming away down 4 grade near Ante
lore. Colo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

Now Guam has had an earthquake.
The little island is manifesting a com.
mendable desire to get into the lime
light, although It is slightly behind the
procession in selecting earthquakes.
which have gone temporarily out Of
fashion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
PROPOSES Land Congress.

Mexico.-That the Missouri immi-
grafton commission proposes to in
augurate a big land congress In some
city in North Missouri this coming
summer was vouched for by w. T.
Heathman Of Huntsville, chief field
deputy Of the Missouri immigration
commission. Mr.. Heathman proposes
that the congress be called "The Blue
Grass, Grain and Live Stock Congress
of Missouri"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Vacancies at Normal Filled.

Kirksville.-The board of regents of
the Kirksville State Normal school
have named Prof. P. W. Foght teach
er of history to fill the vacancy
caused by the death Of Prof. J. T..
Vaughn last October. The chair Of
mathematics, made vacant recently by
the resignation of Prof. r. M. Gin
nings, was filed by the election of
Prof. Byron Crosby of Mound City,
Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

II II Is a poor wind that blows good
TO nobody II 10 also a severe storm
that does not IN some quarters have 4
warming effect Thousands Of men
lfind employment In clearing away the
snow and in blocking out the ice
crop who might otherwise have to face
the cold weather jobiess.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
strikers Go TO Work.

W~ilkesbarre, Pa.-The 1900 em-
pIoyes of No. 5 colliery, Of the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal COM
pany returned to work Wednesday.
The men went on a strike Tuesday
because their petition for a check
docking boss was not granted. The
company has agreed to grant the re-
quest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

Not less than 100000. 900 in money.
to a nothing OF other gifts, is report
ed to have been sent this year in the
shape Of Christmas presents to the old
world from the United States. who
says Uncle Sam is not the biggest and
best Santa Claus In the business?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Mime naatroved hv Elre.

Bevier.-The pithead Of mine 25 Of
the Central Coal and Coke company,
south of here, was destroyed by fire,
causing a property loss Of $4,000.
Three hundred miners and mine labor
ers will be thrown out Of employ
ment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Editors Inspect PenltentIary.

Jefferson City.-About fifty Of the
visiting Missouri editors who attend
ed the midwinter meeting Of the state
press association paid a visit to the
penitentiary In o body and spent an
hour going through the institution.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

S5oo,ooo In Aviation Prizes for 1910.
New York City.-More than $780,
600 in prize money will be offered
this year for aviation meets under the
suspicious of the International
Aeronautical Federation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
PIan Lsvee District.

Jefferson City.-The land owners a
few miles east Of Cedar city, til Cal
laway county, met here Saturday for
the purpose Of considering the project
Of forming d levee district. Abouf
2.0OO,bO0 acres Of land ia AFFECTED.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
tries q Burn Paupers, Home.

Sedalia.-Henry Plumber, 60 years
old, who for four years has been an
inmate OF the Pettis county home for
paupers. was arrested and confessed
to having made three attempts this
week to burn the home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
$4,000 Hunting Licences Out.

Jefferson City.-There were 84,509
licensed hunters in Missouri at the
close of the past year. OF this num-
Der SLAB had licenses only to hunt
in their own and adjoining counties,
while S,O66 were licensed to hunt any
where in the state.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

Louisville, Ky.-A petition signed by
one thousand employees in the wood
working department Of the Louisville
g. Nashville shops here, was present.
ed to the company, asking 10 per cent
increase in wages.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
AannlhaI STORE Is Looted.

Hannibal, Mo.-Burglars entered
the Peter Jewelry company's store
and stole $500 worth Of jewelry,
including is watches ana several fess
rings. An entrance was gained By
cutting through the plate glass win
dow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
aank Trustee e loo Years ola.

Barre, Mass.-The stockholders
Of the Barre Savings bank at
their annual meeting reelected
George Howard, who Is 100 years old,
to the banks board Of trustees, He
III the oldest living trustee of any
bank.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
-Ia Held an Eornerv CHARGE.

Rolla.-Ed. Harris, living in the
south part Of Phelps county, was ar
rested and brought to Rolla on the
charge Of forging a check on Mrs.
Mary King. AT a preliminary hearing
he admitted his guilt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

Age doesn't creep, after all; it runs
like q Jack rabbit. This Is evident
from the manner in which tapestries
have grown old since the passage Of
the tariff bill letting in works that
are more than 100 years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27
Must crack Rock or Go Huno,

WUSt OTdLK HUIK Ut 20 HuH8Ty'
Topeka, Kansas. "Crack rock OF
starve'' is the ultimatum that has
been issued to lne prisoners in the
Cloud county jail at Concordia, Kas.,
who recently refused to work on the
county roads.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

Paris, France.-Owing to the per
collation. Of food water the chalk
caves at Loro, mean FontainebIeau, fell
in Friday and the houses above them
collapsed. burying many persons IN
the ruins. Five dead and ten seriously
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

The trouble with the modern wom-
an appears to be that the moment she
marries she takes up a study in psy-
chology instead of thinking about the
washing and the baking and the rear
ing of children.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1910-01-27

When a mans wife has gone to the
trouble of getting his favorite cigar
from the druggist a man is a thorough
crouch if he complains at the bill
when it comes in later. Did he expect
the lady to make the cigars?