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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

1t was a modern version of that n
Gent saw that shoemakers' children
go barefoot. A ~ten-year-old boy had
presented himself at the settlement
playground coated with many layers
of city soil. The teacher lost no time
in administering a reproof.
Gee, how a ! help it," SMILED the
boy, when me mothers a washwom-
an and takes all the soap away wild
err"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Two Hurt in Ee,Id Battle,

Springfield, Ill.-As the result OF
an Italian feud which has been gong
on for some time at Assumption
Frank PRO lies in a Decatur hospital,
fatally wounded, and Felix Bruno is
fatally hurt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Convict EXPOSES Mutlny

Leavenworth, Kas.-Twelve loaded
revolvers and two sticks of dynamite
were found inside the 30;foot wall sur
rounding the federal penitentiary by
a guard whose attention was directed
to a bundle by a convict.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

A telephone conversation has been
carried on successfully between LON
don and Basel in Switzerland, 600
miles away. and 1t is expected that be-
fore long most Of the large cities in
Europe will be in telephone commune
cation with the British capital What
good will it do. however. to connect
a man in London with a mar in Ber-
lin If neither understands the others
language?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
children Die In Fire.

Toledo, O.--Two children are dead
and others may dies az the result Of
q fire which destroyed the residence
Of Jacob Rubin. Pearl Rubin, 8 years
old, died in a. hospital, and Ross, s.,
was burned to death In their home.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
White nNeoror in HoId.up.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. "A negro
and a white man with his face black
ened held up the employees in the
cashiers Office of the Missouri Pa
cihc freight depot, and, after shoot
ing two men, escaped with $132 and
checks amounting to 1858.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

The cutting off of queues by the
Chinese rebels is reported to have
made puffs cheaper, If the revolution
wins out first thing we know puffs
will be so cheap they will be unfash-
ionable.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
% Deer Hunters Killed.

Milwaukee, MISCONCEPTIONS per
0 m dead and 81 injured is the total
Of fatal and serious accidents Of tho
1911 Wisconsin deer hunting seascr
which closed Nov. 80, according te
figures on record here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
admits MurderIno wlfe.

Jackson, Mich.-D. j.. Frank Sud
man, Jackson physician, held since
September 2, charged with the MUIR
der Of his wife, has made a signed
confession Of guilt in the presence OF
county officers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Letter TO
DR.. Kilmer q Co.
B~fnghamton, N. 7.
rove what Swamp.Root VIII Do For You

Send to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y, for a sample bottle. 1t will
convince anyone. You will also re-
ceive a booklet of valuable informa-
ton, telling all about the kidneys and
Bladder. When writing, be sure and
mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Fasteners Lease OIL Lands.

Tampico, Mex.-Leases in the name
Of Thomas r. Ryan and John Hays
Hammond have been taken In the
last few weeks On more than 100000
acres OF oil lands in the Tampico ter
ritory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

The beauty lecturer who has been
advising New York women to use
more soap and water on their faces,
but not to forget the rouge, reminds
us that some beauty isn't ever skin
deep.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

The wearers Of high crowned der
bys declare that the hatters shall not
for the sake Of profit introduce the
low crowned article. They say they
will die first
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Diphtheria Epidemic in Berlin.

Berlin.-Diphtheria is raging in
Berlin. More than 1900 cases have
been reported within the last two
months, with $50 deaths. The author
tiles say the deaths are chiefly among
the poorer persons.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Two Drown Under Ice.

Keokuk, Ia.--Two children were
drowned and six escaped while skat-
ing, when the thin ice on a pond near
Cathage, ILL.,, twelve miles east, broke.
The drowned are Amy Dorsey, IA,
and Isabella Dorsey, 8.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

European nobleman tried to reduce
his weight in order to win a wife and
died of starvation, Moral: 1t is better
to have men say Isn't he fat?" than
Doesn't he look natural"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Surely it ought not to be a repug.
nant task for every good citizen OF
the country to comply with the apple
growers modest demand and eat i've
apples g day until further notice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
CHICAGO Beer Goes HIaher.

Chicago, Il.-For the second time
within sixty days the price Of beer
fhas been raised. Beer that October
1 sold for 81 q barrel, sells for $3.50,
All grades Of the malt product are
shnIIarIy affected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

The Chinese emperor. aged 5, is do
ing all that can reasonably be ex
pected Of him to pacify his numerous
subjects. and they should not In all
fairness behead him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Warnino Him.

N" TT-T-" T-7 VUFFHF1E FFTUH -~7--
Il am talking with the spirit OF
your dead husband said the medium.
Have you any message for him?g
Yes; tell him to be sure not to say
anything that will shock the angels.
always had to war; him about that
when he al on earth. Free
Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

A prisoner begged a magistrate not
to fine him, saying it would be the
beginning of seven years of bad luck.
1t had been his good LUCK that had
kept him out of trouble. -
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
WhY He Left.

why he IeIt',
why did you leave that swell
boarding house?"
Because the sweetness was at the
expense Of the food supply"
What do you mean?"
-Four kind Of forks and two kinds
Of vegetables"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Shaker Is Not Indicted.

Kissime, Fla.-The Osceola county
grand jury completed its investiga-
ton of the death of Sadie Marchant
and failed to find an Indictment
against Egbert Gillette, a Shaker, who
is charged with her murder.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Fifty P%ittsburg men are suing for
divorce on the ground of extrava-
gance. 1t surely is a shame for their
wives to spend the money they need
for the Great White Way.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

A Seattle clergyman preached in
the streets from a coffin and was car
ried home by ~'pallbearers.' And one
o. his objects was to prove that he
was not a dead one.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

A pajamn party was given In st.
Touib and was attended by fifty men
and women II they had been routed
out BY a fire they would have felt EN-
barrassxd
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Watch ,Em.

The greatest bankers are not the
greatest biters. If you don't believe
this, go to Coney Island some day
and see who does the biting while
the bankers ~bark.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Italian ~aviators have been dropping
bombs upon Arab camps, thus pre-
venting the Arabs from folding their
tents and silently stealing away.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
uiennese Aviator Killed.

Vienna, Austria.-Morea, the avia-
tor, was killed while accompanying
Lieut.. Nittner as a passenger in a
fight at Wisner-Neustadt in lower
Austria.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Medicine Hat win soon be on
straight again.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Rov Hunter slain bv own Gun.

Boy Hunter Slain by Own Gun.
Evansville, Ind.-While hunting in
Spencer county, Ind, Carl Haynes, set
his gun against a stump. 1t was ac-
ci~dentally discharged and the boy
was killed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

A ditch digger Is sole heir to a
$4,000 estate. When the whistle
blows at noon he a eat his lunch
light-heartedly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

The names Of statesmen and cities
in China are inexplicably mixed, and
they cannot well be unscrambied until
this cruel wal Is over. x
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Now that the lawn moving season
Is over, the muscular system may be
kept in trim by j%udiciously heaving
coal into the furnace.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

When the super-dreadnought shall
have been exceeded. how will the ves-
sci be referred to?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Professor Lowell reports sighting
a frost on Mars, but could not tell by
the telescope which party had been
defeated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

In the wheat tumble one broker lost
$2,0oo.00O. on paper That is the
~pleasantest way to lose 80 much
money II a mar must lose II.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
The Explanation.

Walker is supported in affluenct
and luxury by his children
yes. ! heard he had d family d
daughters. --Harper's Bazaar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Comets ought to be required to keep
civilized hours.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Six hundred asteroids travel along
with the arth, and one of them is
missing. Has any n seen a lost
asteroid?
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Most Occidentals can tell a Manchu
from a Chinaman when they meet
one in the street
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Most persons are willing to &C.
knowledge that there is such a thing
as old age. but the bridegroom of 70,
never.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

JdueS MCINdHldra WAS charged WIN
the murder of Charles Hargertyy who
was n of 81 men killed in the de-
struction of the Los Angeles Times
building. John Mcnamara was under
indictment on the same charge, but
his trial had not yet begun.
Under the California penal code,
James Mcnamara may be sentenced
either to be hanged or to imprison-
ment in the California penitentiary at
Folsom OF San Quentin for life.
For John j. Mcnamara the penalty
may he n year or life imprison-
ment, as the court decides.
barrow Knew Defendants Guilt.
Clarence s.. barrow, chief counsel
for the defense, said after the pleas
were entered:
Il have saved a human life out of
the wreckage, I hope. | do not be-
lieve the judge will sentence him TO
death. His life is the best that / can
expect. For six months I have car
ried a terrific burden.
eve have sought every possible
loophole and have tried our best to
grope our way out of the maze, but
about two weeks ago I discovered
from the county authorities the evil
dence which they had.
"In addition to their evidence. / had
further facts which, if they had been
discovered, would have only added to
the hopelessness of Jim's plight.
Jim is going to tell the press all
of the facts at a later time. I do not
like to ask him to do SO now
"The county had a dead-open-and
shut case against us. am very tired
and worn and can not talk at this
time, as | have been under a terrible
strain for the past few weeks. In
fact, / will never be able to describe
the ordeal through which l have
gone"
The two McNamaras were arrested
last spring by Detective William j.
Burns, noted San Francisco graft
hunter, and his operatives, and the
arrests were the result of the confess
sion of Ortie Mechanical, who was ar
rested at the same time as James Nc
Namara, in Detroit. Mechanical con.
fessed he had placed dynamite under
a number of other structures, and he
said he and James were paid for their
work by John J. Mcnamara.
Accused Alleged a Plot.
John J. was arrested in the Iron
Workers headquarters in Indianapo
lis, and at the same time many dyna.
mite clocks and quantities of nitro.
glycerin were seized. The two McNa.
maras alleged the arrest was the re
suit of a frame-up and that the de
tectives had planted" the dynamite
in the offices of the union in Indian
apolis.
Detective Burns said, however, he
was sure Of his case and deplored the
action Of the American Federation d
Labor in defending the accused mer
as innocent, saying he felt sure wher
1 M AL
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Goats milk is strongly recommend
ed as a cure for inebriety. Still, the
victim may find difficulty in getting
somebody's goat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

China's Emperor is in no frame of
mind to enjoy the sacrifices or any
thing else.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Four Killed, 20 Hurt on /. (

Four Killed, 20 Hurt on I. C.,
Paducah, Ky.-Four persons were
killed and twenty injured when ILL
nois Central passenger train No. 101,
bound from Memphis to Louisville,
went into a ditch t~wenty-eight miles
east Of here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Now the fur overcoat begins to stir
uneasily amid its moth balls.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Brooks comet is moving towards
the sun, induced no doubt by a chilly
feeling.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

The engineless aeroplane is even
less inviting to the cautious citizen
than n of the noisy kind.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Are you the man who was married
in a cage of tigers?'
I'm the man."
did it seem exciting?"
1T did then. 1t wouldn't now
Kansas City Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Just because the small boy likes to
play with toy railroad trains is no
sign that he will be president.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

In one city in Connecticut boys are
taught cooking in the public schools.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

Arabs in Tripoli who killed Italian
wounded soldiers were not bidding
for gentle treatment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07
Heart and Hand.

my heart and my hand are yours
to command"
He said to the maid he was wooing.
your hand is too lazy to labor" she
said,
And your heart is too busy for one
who would wed;
So beat 1t, my boy--nothing doing!"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-12-07

More to Be Pitied Than Censured.
The Tall and Aggressive One: Eek
cuse me, but I'm in a hurry! You've
mad that phone 20 minutes and not
said a world"
The Short and Meek One: "Sir, I'm
talking to my wife!"--Puck.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

about to buy some fool thing which
you don't need. divide the money with
Your wife, buying for yourself the
nucleus Of a good agricultural library
and give her a good graphophone and
a fow choice records. For you to be
experience" after supper and get the
maturcd opinion s.of agriculturists
like Bailey, Henry Wing. Rice, etc.
each on his special line, will be good fol
YOU and your farm. while If too tired
10 read you can always have some good
music on the machine. Such record S
as those of Schuman II eink, McIba,
Tctrazinni. etc. or Caruso, Plancon.
Even. Williams. etc Will not only rest
YOU, but send you TO bed with your
spirits in the air.
In short, try to have in Your coun-
try home, in some mea sure, all those
things which make the city mans
home attractive. These are the things
which the country man moving to
town Is really in search Of and the
sad part of 1t is that he so often
fails TO recognize what he wants iii
TOO late.
In conclusion, let me appeal to our
young men of character and educa
ton In Virginia 10 move 10 the coun-
try, and there build homes TO last and
be loved. Let them marry and give
hostages TO fortune, and thus assure
permanently the old high rural life OF
tho South. Let them unite and orga-
nize their community for a better and
higher educational and social life,
Strive to bring back the days when tho
man In the "bIg house was the coun-
sellor of the ignorant. the support Of
the poor, and the defender Of the weak.
and let each become in spirit n true
country squire. No magisterial rank
VIII be needed to win this title. for
lot any good man and his wife take
up the traditional duties of country
life on a high plane, and they at once
become lord and lady In tho hearts of
n grateful community. What life will
compare with II in opportunities for
service 10 your neighhor, your State
or your country, and what son worthy
OF any respect would ever turn his
back on home hallowed by such CT
| forts.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14
Big Stone Gap Social News

Especial to The Times -Dispatch.I
Big stone Gap. Va. May 1a-Mrs.
tanooga, arrived Tuesday, on an ex-
tended visit to friends in the Gap. Mrs.
Moore lived here for number OF
years. and she is now being most en-
tcnsiveiy entertained by her old
friends.
Or, John j. Lloyd has returned from
the Episcopal conyocation at Abing-
don.
Miss Lillian Lloyd and her friend.
Miss Devereus. music teacher a t Sullins
College. spent the weekend with I1r.
and Mrs. Lloyd.
Miss Posy White. of Abingdon, is
Waiting Miss Minnie Fox.
Miss Minnie Fox returned Saturday
and I,ynchburg.' Willie In Lynchburg
she was, the guest Of Mrs Henry c.
both of whom gave beautiful bridge
parties in her honor. F
Superintendent and Mrs. Ralph n.
Taggart and infant. son. Of ISeokee,
CARTS parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j., r.
Bullftt.
j. Poke Wolfe. Of Johnson city.
spent the Weekend visiting his parents
sons. OF Bristol. arc visiting Mrs. WEB
stor's mother. Mrs: ". s. Is. Morrison.
Mrs; J. Axley Gilmer Is visiting he.,
parents at Dot, Lee county
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Is. Bianton have re-
turned from visit to relatives IN
Bristol. FRA
Mrs. j. W. Morrow. wife of the
pastor OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church, Of Gate city has returned
10 her home after a ploasa mt Visit to
Mrs. ]. w. Raider. 81
Mrs. ] ohm Fox. ST.. entertained her
friends with n beautiful luncheon on
Wednesday,. Covers were laid 4 for
twelve, and most delicious luncheon
decorated with dogwood, 7 and the
quests were gtyon bouGncts OF pansics.
Among those present were Mrs. if. s..
e Morrison, Mrs. ~. T.. Cioodloe. Mrs.
W Kelly Mrs. Prescott, Mrs Horace
FOX. Mrs cabell iIoore, OF Washing.
ton, and Miss Posy White, OF AbIng-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

Our young couple will not be maroon
ed; for better roads. better rural mall
delivery and teleph ones can now put
them in touch with the world about
them. but the great point of contact
with the world. the only one which
counts, is the reading habit Get it.
young men. If IL has to come as an ac-
CURED taste. take all the agricultural
journals and other periodicals you can
afford, md the next time you are
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-05-14

And this brings me to the hopeful
changes which have taken place in the
past decade, making for better life In
the country. With the present as
surcd future good price or produce.
the farm can now be made to pay, but
with lis certain dividends in health,
happiness and comfort don't en-
poet too great a return in money. You
can't have II all. Be satisfied.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-06-02
JUNE IS
DATE FOR
OPENING

The test of the sheet mills of the
new plant of the American Sheet and
Tinplate Company at Gary yesterday
was a success, and although no official
statement has been given out 1t was
said on good authority yesterday that
the entire plant will be placed In opera
ton June 18th.
AS stated In last nights TIMES Presi-
dent E. w. Pargny of the American
Sheet and Tinplate Company of Pitts
burg and s. A. Davis assistant to the
president, and several expert engineers
of the Pittsburg company arrived in
Gary yesterday to inspect the rolling Of
the first sheet. They were taken in
charge by General Manager Gross of
the Gary plant and were taken through
the various departments of the mills.
The big rollers were started In motion
and the heated billets were rolled into
sheets. The entire transformation was
carried out without a hitch and Presi-
dent Pargny was much pleased and af-
ter luncheon at the Gary Hotel. he gave
out the statement that the Gary mills
were the best in the world.
The frs unit of the plant consists of
sixteen sheet, four Jobbing and two
plate mills. When completed the plant
will have total of 90 mills employing
about 5000 men and will be the largest
tinplate mandatory in the world.