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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
MISSOURI RIVER
FUND GETS RAISE
COMMITTEE, REPORTING HOUSE
BILL, ADDS 100000 FOR
e-FooT IMPROVEMENT.
TEXAS CANAL is INCLUDED
Senate Committee Adds More Than
100000 to House Measure-FI-
nal Report Awaits Legislation
on Part of Illinois.

Washington, D. C.-The rivers and
harbors bill, carrying $36,593,9 S7
in appropriations and authorizations
Of continuing contracts was report
ed to the senate by Senator Frye,
chairman of the committee on COM
merce to-day. More than $5,000,0 900
was added to the aggregate ~appropria-
tons by the senate committee, which
completed, which completed its
amendment Of the measure as it
passed the house.
The Missouri river and the Texas
canal, two items passed up to the full
committee by the subcommittee
which prepared the report, are includ-
ed in the bill. There will be no seri-
GU difficult, it is thought, in the pass
age of the measure, although, no
doubt, Senator Burton of Ohio will OPP
pose the Missouri and the Mississippi
and the Texas items. His opposition
is deep seated and apparently can
never be overcome, Notwithstanding
the changing conditions which make
the utilization Of the great waterways
of the middle west feasible.
The Missouri Has $1,2oo,0oo Fund.
Until the next congress can further
provide 1t, there will be available ST.
200,0 900 for the Missouri river improve
nent betweene Kansas City and the
mouth of the river. Under the au-
thorization of 81, 900, 900 carried in the
last rivers and harbors bill, contracts
to the extent of $500, 900 have been
made, so that there is remaining $780,
600 available up to the beginning of
the fiscal year, 1912. Maj. James B.
Cavanaugh of the engineer corps, a
member of the Missouri river commits
sion, stated that the surplus of $780,
600 would carry the work through to
the date mentioned, but that in order
to provide for any hiatus an authorize
ton should be made. When asked
what this should be he specified,
about 5000, 900" Accordingly, the bill
as it was reported to the senate to-
day carries that amount.
This is an authorization for a con-
tinuing contract to establish a 6-foot
permanent channel in the Missouri
river from Kansas City to its mouth,
above St. Louis.
That there is nc provision for the
lakes-to-the-gulf deep waterway is be-
the final report has not been
submitted and that further legislation
is necessary on the part Of the state
of Illinois.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
ROYALTY AS THE GODFATHER
Difficulty In Europe Successfully over
come by the Exercise Of Some
DIPLOMACY.

In the early days of the reign of the
late King Leopold of Belgium a sew
enth 0 vas born to a Brussels wom-
an, and when the king heard of it and
was told that the boy was the seventh
successive one and that no girl had
come to the family, he asked to be the
baby's godfather. Ever since then
every seventh son born In Brussels
has had the same honor, and the moth
ers have received gifts in keeping
with their station in life. King AL
bert, in carrying out the old adage a
short time ago, had some difficulty
because the seventh son was twins"
according to the Frankfurter Zeitung.
HE could not stand for both boys, be-
cause that would give the family two
Alberts. The remedy was found by
Queen Elizabeth. who suggested that
her little son, the duke Of Brabant,
be the godfather of the eighth boy.
who consequently received the name
of Leopold"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
WHITE SUCCEEDS LEWIS
IOWA MAN HAS TOTAL OF 1884
VOTES.
John Mitchell Elected Delegate to
American Federation Of Labor
by Big Msjority.

Columbus, Ohio.-John P. White
will succeed Tom Lewis as presi-
dent Of the United Mine Work
ers of America April l, according to
the result of the referendum vote an
nounced at the miners convention.
The announcement of Whites success
caps the climax of a series of defeats
that the Lewis forces have met. Lewis
has been president of the miners since
John Mitchell stepped aside in 1908.
White received 9S,934 votes and
Lewis 72,190h.
John Mitchell, former president Of
the miners, who was reelected a del
egate to the American Federation of
Labor, polled 1925 votes, the big
gest total rolled up by any candidate.
Following the announcement of the
general result the tellers began read
ing the votes of different districts.
The full list of new officers elected
is as follows:
John P. White of Oskaloosa, Ia,
president, majority over Tom l..
Lewis, 26,74314.
Frank j.. Hayes of Springfield, ILL.,,
reelected vice-president, majority
over E. S. Mccullough, 1876.
Edwin Perry of Oskaloosa, Ia, re-
elected secretary-treasurer, majority
over William Green, 21,050.
Tellers reelected: William Young,
South Fork, Pa; William Feeney, Cal
ifornia, Pa, and William Fitzsimmons,
Scranton, Pa.
Delegates to the American Fedora
ton of Labor reelected: John Mitch
ell, Spring Valley, ILL.,; T. L. Lewis,
Bridgeport, O.; John w. Walker,
Springfield, ILL.,; E. S. Mccullough,
Bay City, Mich; Frank ]. Hayes,
Springfield, Ill.,; John P. White, Oska-
loosa, Ia; Duncan Mcdonald, Spring
field, III.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
TROOPS PATROL BORDER
Cavalry From Fort Sam Houston Or
dered Out as Revolt Grows
Fighting Near Il Paso.,

Washington, D.. C.--Because of
the increased activity of the Mexican
insurgents along the entire frontier
of Texas as far south as Brownsville,
the war department ordered out four
troops of cavalry from Fort Sam
Houston to aid the federal authorities
in preventing violations of the neu-
trality laws.
This activity on the part of insur-
gents has resulted in raids and law
less acts on the American side, and
in the renewed smuggling Of arms into
Mexico, which the department seeks
To stop.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Acts of the Missouri
Law Makers.

New Bills introduced.

New bills introduced in the house
are:
BY Mr.. Wileford: Making the pos
session of a government license for
selling intoxicants prime facie evi-
dence of the sale of intoxicants.
By Mr.. Gillespie: Requiring coun.
ties t o pay SO instead of $3.50 for the
maintenance of insane persons.
BY Mr.. Phelps: Authorizing the
state board of equalization to divide
the entire valuation of a railroad sys-
tenn by its mileage in Missouri as a
means of equalizing railroad assess
ments.
By MI. Crank: Requiring ~peddlers
TO tawe out a state license and i'm
posing a license Of 5000 a year upon
peddlers Of patent medicines
By Mr.. Houx: Putting prosecuting
attorneys upon a salary basis and pro-
viding for the turning of fees into the
county treasures.
By Mr.. Paynter: Providing for the
confiscating of adulterated foodstuffs
after a hearing in court. Authoriz-
ing the pure food and drug commits
sioner or his deputies to make COM
plants.
New bills introduced in the senate
are:
BY Mr.. Farris: Making all sheriffs
and constables' deputy game wardens.
By Mr.. Fahy: Requiring railroads
to stop at all functions to take on or
discharge passengers.
By Mr.. Gillespie: Fixing the salary
of the circuit clerk Of st. Louis at
$4,000 and allowing him $4,000 for
deputy hire.
BY Mr.. Jones of Greene: Making
co%ntributory negligence no defense
where railroads are not properly
equipped with safety appliances.
BY Mr.. Jones of Greene: Permitting
ONE taxpayers to vote at school
elections.
By Mr.. Bowers and Mr.. Caldwell:
Providing for state aid to weak school
districts and a minimum term Of eight
months.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
CONDEMNS HARMONY BODY
Measure D%enouncing Civic Federation
Adopted by Mine Workers
Convention.

Columbus, O.-By a standing vote
of 1876 to 369 the United Mine Work
ers, in convention at Memorial hall,
passed the resolution condemning the
Civic Federation.
John Mitchell, former president of
the miners, and other labor leaders
belong to the Civic Federation.
Among its members in the c~apitalistic
class are: John D. Rockefeller, An
drew Carnegie. ]. Pierpont Morgan
and August Belmont. 1t was organ
lied to bring about harmony between
capital and labor.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
s|GEL SLAYER WAS
AIDED BY POLICE
PAPERS SEIZED IN oPIUM-DEN
RAID SHOW COLLISION WITH
CHINESE CRIMINALS.
SHAKE-UP IS PROMISED
Large Sums of Money Paid to De
p~artments Of Many Cities by the
Tongs-May Find Murderer
Of American Girl.

New York City.-Leon Ling, the
Christianized Chinese who killed Ell
sic Sigel in a room over a restaurant
In New York Chinatown, escaped cap
ture through the collision of Chinese
secret societies with the police de-
partments of many cities.
This was brought to light through
the seizure of papers in a raid on an
iopium-den here last week. Federal
officers confirm in every detail the
truth of the statement that the papers
put them in possession of documne-
tary evidence of collision between
Chinese criminals and the police.
Among the papers, all of which have
not yet been translated, are said to
be letters showing how Ling made his
escape, and records bearing on other
murder mysteries and which estab-
fishes beyond question the existence
of corrupt relations between a syndi,
cate of Chinese criminals and police
officials in this and other cities.
These revelations have started an
investigation, which federal, county
and city authorities agree will be one
Of the most far-reaching and search
ing in the history of New York.
The seized documents are looked
upon as so important by Henry A.
Wise, United States district attorney,
that he will not turn them over to
the New York police until the treas
ury department in Washington de-
cides upon this course. The New
York police are anxious to get at the
records which show how the muir
derer of Elsie Sigel escaped and the
sums of money they have been paid
by Chinese criminals to police Off
Gals in this city and elsewhere.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
BRITISH BOAT is ADRIFT
Wireless Message Says Her Propeller
Is Broken-Thlrty Men Are
on Board.

Claymont, Me.-The steamship Sun,
with 80 men and 1000 barrels of Gre
osote on board, is adrift and helpless
with u broken propeller in mid-At-
lantic.
Word of the disaster was received
here by wireless and tho steamer
Toledo Immediately left to assist her
sister ship into port. Both are owned
by the Sun Oil company.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
ECZEMA GONE, BoILs CURED

my son was about three weeks old
when l noticed a breaking-out on his
cheeks, from which a watery sub
stance oozed. A short time after, his
arms, shoulders and breast broke out
also, and in a few days became a solid
scab. / became alarmed, and called
our family physician, who at once pro-
nounced the disease eczema. The lit
tie fellow was under his treatment
for about three months. By the end
of that time, he seemed 10 better. I
became discouraged, and as / had
read the advertisements of C~uticura
Remedies and testimonials of a great
many people who had used them with
wonderful success, I dropped the doc
tors treatment, and commenced the
use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment,
and in a few days noticed a marked
change. The eruption on his cheeks
was almost healed, and his shoulders,
arms and breast were decidedly bet
ter. When he was about seven
months old all trace of the eczema
was gone.
During his teethfng period, his
head and face were broken cut in
hollis which I cured with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Surely he must
have been a great sufferer. During the
time of teething and from the time I
dropped the doctors treatment, I used
L Ty..k4 ....-. 49, OIL
ment, nothing else, and when two
years old he was the picture of health.
His complexion was soft and beauti-
full, and his head a mass of silky curls.
/ had been afraid that he would never
be well, and I feel that / owe a great
deal to the Cuticura Remedies"
(Signed) Mrs. Mary W. Ramsey, 224
E. Jackson St., Colorado Spring.,
Colo, Sept. "a, 1910.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
NINE BREAK JAIL AT CAIRO
Telegraph Operator Charged With
Causing Wreck at Beech Ridge
OlI.) One of Fugitives.

Cairo, Ill.-Nine prisoners escaped
from the Alexander county Jail.
Among them was Charles E. Clark,
the telegraph operator who, it is
claimed, caused a wreck at Beech
Ridge between Mobile & Ohio and
Iron Mountain trains in which four
men were killed.
Clark's trial was set for February.
The Jail cells were being repaired
and we're left in an unsafe condition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
TARIFF BOARD BILL is IN
Measure as Advocated by President
Taft Is Reported. by House
Committee.

Washington, D. C.-Contrary to
all expectations, the house committee
on ways and NEAR reported a tariff
commission bill substantially the
same as the measure framed by Rep
resentative Longworth, with the ad-
vice of President Taft.
1t provides for a tariff board, of
five members, appointed by the presi-
dent, for terms of six years. The sal
airy Of the chairman of the board is
fixed at $500 and that of the men,
bers at $1,000.
Almost plenary powers in investiga-
tons are given the board by the bill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
BUCKS STOVE CASE ENDS
United States Supreme Court Refuses
TO Proceed Further-Contempt
Charges Go On.

Washington, D. C.-The boycott
case" of the Bucks Stove and Range
company of st. Louis against the
American Federation of Labor came
to a dramatic close when the supreme
court of the United States decided it
was a question it would not hear.
The refusal of the court to proceed
further with the boycott case" will
not affect the contempt charges
against Samuel Gompers, John Mitch.
ell and Frank Morrison.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
JAILED TO STOP WEDDING
Indian and Chicago Heiress Wish to
Marry-GirI Is Ordered Off Res
ervatlon by Government.

Chicago.-Following two attempts
to elope, intervention of federal au-
thorities prevented the marriage of
Miss Madeline Sullivan, a former pu-
pill of the Lakeview high school and
an heiress, to an Indian on Wyoming
reservation.
Plenty Hawk, the prospective In
dian bridegroom, was arrested by
United States government agents and
locked up in the Grow agency Jail
near Cheyenne, Wyo. The young Chi
cago woman was ordered from the
reservation and sent back to relatives
at Sheridan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
INSANE MAN KILLS TWO
Wealthy Farmer Calls Couple to the
Door and Shoots Them Down.
Surrenders INTERESTINGLY.

Kansas City, Mo,--Harvey Wad-
leigh, a wealthy farmer living ear
here, went insane suddenly and muir
dered his neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs.
Bales, also farmers.
Wadleigh went into the Bales yard
and calling them to the door shot
them down without saying a word.
A boy who was chopping wood in
the yard saved his life by running
and gave the alarm.
Wadleigh was taken to Mankota
Jail, where he raves in an ~incoherent
manner of fancied wrongs. He sur
rendered without resistance.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
TO pisfranchise 10000.

An election bill aimed at the litter
ate voters in the state was introduced
in the house Friday by Representative
Sharp of Clay county. 1t is estimated
10000 voters in the state would have
to learn to read and write before the
next election, should the bill become
a law, in order to vote.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
KETCHEL SLAYERS GUILTY
Jury, After Seventeen Hours, Con.
vlcts w. A. DipIey and Goldle
Smith Of Numbering Fighter.

Marshfield, Mo.-Guilty Of murder
in the first degree was the verdict
returned by the jury in the case of
Walter A. Dipley and Goldie Smith,
charged with the murder of Stanley
Ketchel, pugilist.
The jury was out II hours,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

When raj carry plague and cats
and dogs that kill or drive them away
carry diphtheria and tuberculosis,
both Of which are affirmed by the ex-
perts, It seems there is nothing left
for threatened humanity but to get off
the earth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

By drinking 20 bottles of beer a day
for 30 days a st. Louis man won a suit
Of tailor-made clothes and $3.50 In
money, but the chances are that a man
with a thirst like that will pawn the
clothes, and he certainly won't have
the money long.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

II that ship that got into New
York the other day with a load of ele-
plants and pythons and other crea-
lures could have been stuffed into the
stockings of several million children
It would probably have settled for all
time their demand for Noah's arks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

A report from Berlin has it that
Emperor William has become inter
ested in boxing. 1t is not likely, how
ever, that he will at his time of life
try for the middle-weight champion
ship of Germany.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Killed by Aerial propeIIor.

Allentown, Pa.-Lloyd ]. Iredell,
business manager and part owner Of
the Chronicle and News, is dead from
injuries received by being struck by
the propeller Of a so-called wind
wagon"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

Railroad Buildings Burn at Aberdeen.
Aberdeen, s. D.-The division head
quarters, local freight houses and
passenger station Of the Chicago, NIL
waukee 6 st. Paul railroad at Aber-
deem burned, with a loss estimated
at 100000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

That technical secret attack upon
the Atlantic coast by our returning
battleship feet will be valueless un-
less the Mole st. Nicholas liar and
the New England faker who heard 90
much cannonading at sea in 1898 are
allowed to get into the game.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Direct Vote on Senator.

Senator McAllister Of Monroe pre-
scented d memorial to the senate favor
ing an amendment to the constitution
OF the United States under which
United States senators will be elected
BY q direct vote Of the people.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

In the year 1910 the American hen
laid II dozen eggs for every man,
woman and child in the country. We
have reason for believing, however,
that at least several dozen of those
eggs are still in cold storage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

New York.-Mrs. Frances J. Heney
of San Francisco, whose husband was
formerly special prosecuting attorney
in San Francisco, died Of tubercular
meningitis at the New York home of
Charles r. Crane.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
policeman kIIIs ! soldier.

Ell Paso, Tex.-Frank Richard, D.
member Of the Twenty-third infantry
band, with the rank Of corporal, WAC
shot and killed in a local restaurant
by Policeman Henry @. Bermaurer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Enninemen Are Killed.

Peru, Ind.-In a head-on collision
Of freight trains on the Chesapeake
e Ohio railroad at Losantsville En-
gineer Edwards and Fireman Schrock,
both of Peru, are reported to have
been killed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

Miffed by the 5eers Of the M
at large over the brand Of weather il
Is supposed to start for the refrigera-
ton q mankind, Medicine Hat pro.
poses to change its name. Since the
point is On Its style Of weather II
would be more pertinent to change
that.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
AldrIch,s Health Much Better.

Brunswick, Ex-senator Nelson A..
Aldrich of Rhode Island, who arrived
at Jekyl island, has improved in
health so much he has decided to pro-
long his visit for two or three weeks
more.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Rcy kIIls sister wIth Rlae.

Des Moines. Ia.-Picking up a .22-
caliber rife which his older brother,
Roy, had set in a corner after return
ing from a hunting trip, Gerald Cor
bin, three, pointed 1t at his sister,
Clara, and pulled the trigger,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

The Episcopal bishop of Michigan
says that bridge whist players are
Just as much gamblers as Wall street
plungers or Monte Carlo patrons.
They must play for more than a quar-
ter of a cent a point out that way.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
|esro x. of p. Ruled Out Of Court.

Nashville, Tenn.-Chancellor ALI
SOL decided here against the me-
gro Knights of Pythias, holding
that they have no right to the name,
regalia, badges, etc. This case will
be appealed to the supreme court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Negro Robs Station Agent.

Erie, Nashville several persons
who were waiting for trains stood In
the waiting Of the Missouri,
Kannas & Texas station in Erie, a
negro walked In and, drawing a re-
volver, forced the station agent to
give him the money drawer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

A barber in Duluth has invented
~"buttonIess suspenders." II o have
contracted the habit Of wearing sus-
penders with buttons on them, fellow
mortal, here is your chance to break
yourself OF Il.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Filipino Youth a lLeper.

Washington, D. C.-The district
health officers are convinced that An.
acteto Popabalay, the Philippine youth
who has been held at the naval hos,
uital for several days, is a leper, and
will isolate him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Bill Safeouards 'Possum.

Missouri 'possums and ~raccons,
known to the farmer as the champion
hen-roost thieves, will be spared from
carnage during the summer months,
in a bill introduced in the house by
Representative Henry M. Bunk be-
comes a law.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Newspaper Man 4 LeuisIator.

Muskogee, Ok.-Eugene M. Kerr,
owner Of the Times-D Democrat, was
elected representative in the legisla-
ture from Muskogee and Haskell
counties at a special election. He
succeeds the late DR.. A. ]. Cullop.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02

He has football in the fall and
track athletics and baseball in the
spring and now the college student
has ice hockey all winter, And yet
he Is said to play too little.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Pardon Board Bill Enerossed.

The Hawkins bill for creating a
state board of pardons and prison
management was engrossed in the
house. This measure has the approx
al of Gov. Hadley.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
$4,000 Fire 4 n1o1u R.nch

Bliss, Ok.-Fire that started in the
electric light plant Of the "101'
ranch destroyed the building and two
automobiles belonging to the Miller
brothers. The loss is $4,000. The
big ranchhouse was saved.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Portal nank Gets s1nn ! ~

Manitowoc, Wis.-One hundred dol
lars 9 day is now the average Of de-
posits in the postal savings bank here.
About 20 accounts have been opened,
laboring men and working girls max
ing up most Of the ~depositors.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1911-02-02
Train Lost on Mexican Road.

Ell Paso, Tex.-A passenger train on
the Mexican Northwestern railroad is
lost west of Chihuahua, according TO
official kilograms received here. The
train was sent out last Monday.