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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Horrible Death In Elevator Shaft.

Powerless TO move, I man named
Fulmer, employed at an abbattoir. lay
at the bottom Of an elevator shaft at
Philadelphia, Pa, the other day, and
waited the descending lift, which
crushed him to death. The man had
fallen into the shaft, and his cries
for aid were drowned by the noise
Of the machinery. The man fought
desperately against the freight laden
elevator. His body was hattened al
most to the thinness Of paper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Rich Haul by Foraers.

The Bank of Naples (Southern
italy, has recently been the victim of
fraud to the extent Of s160, 900, by
mea Of genuine checks, the figures
of which. however, had been cleverly
altered and augmented with the aid of
chemicals and a %perforating machine.
The trickster, Of whom there is no
trace, had checks cashed simultane-
ously ~ the branch offices in Turin,
Florlt 0 and Rome.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Not Practical,

In Oregon a law intended to pre-
vent the marriage Of the unfit has en-
countered a practical difficulty. 1t
prescribed an examination of the
blood as a precaution against tuber-
culosis and other diseases. but the
fee fixed in the law was less than
physicians would accept, and they say
that for the work required SIS or $40
would not be too much. II fitness for
marriage cannot be determined cheap
er than that, the Caucasian must be.
as Bret Harte put 1t, played out" 1t
is unwise to make marriage laws bur
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Republican.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
The Kinds Of Lies.

A Chicago university professor, aft
Ell exhaustive research, has discov-
cred there are ten different kinds Of
lies. Under hts classification there
are the fantasy or fairy tale lie, the
vainglorious Or boasting lie, the de-
fensive lie. the heroic lie, the white or
permissible lie, the society lie, the
business lie, the art lie and the adul-
terative lie.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

jury to the young plant during May
and June, causing the plant to wither
and die by sucking its juices through
the roots. Usually these attacks are
in spots throughout the field, and are
likely to be most injurious during un-
favorable weather conditions. Rota-
ton, thorough cultivation and fall
blowing will help to control this pest.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
SUMMER FEED FOR COWS
SUPPLEMENTS TO BLUEGRASS
NEEDED DURING DRY SEASON.
BY c. H. Eckles, Professor Of Dairy
H~usbandry, University of
Missouri. /.

During the dry part of the summer
it is usually possible to hold the milk
flow by heavy grain feeding, but this
is unnecessarily expensive. Provision
should always be made to have green
crops on hand that may be cut and
fed when needed, or to have silage
available. 1t is the nature of blue.
grass to grow freely in early summer,
then to rest until fall. This leaves a
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Courage Most Needed.

The greatest part Of the courage
that is needed in the world is not Of
an heroic kind. Courage may be dis
played in every day life as well as in
historic fields Of action. There needs,
for example, the common courage to
be honest, the courage to resist temp
%tation, the courage to speak the truth,
the courage to be what we really are,
and not to pretend to be what we
are not, the courage to live honestly
within our means.-Smiles.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Jarndyce and Jarndyce.

Seven years ago a New York real
estate operator left $4,000 to the
cause Of charity" Recently the court
decided the will valid, but now there
is no estate to distribute-the law
yers have it. The purpose Of the Will
has been accomplished New York
Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
He Picked Them Out.

"Oh, Harold" cried the small boys
mother, surveying the bedraggled fig.
ure of her darling, why do you al
ways manage to clip in the muddy
places?"
Because, mamma. the dry places
aren't muddy"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

years. White grubs do their injury
by feeding upon the grain and upon
the roots of the young corn plant,
sometimes causing immediate destruc-
ton, in other cases causing only minor
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Saved FROM
OPERATIONS
Two Women Tell How They
Escaped the Surgeons Knife
by Taking Lydia E. Pink-
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Swarthmore, Penn. For fifteen
years / suffered untold agony, and for

one period or nearly
two year 1 hadhem-
orrhages and the
doctors told me T
would have to un-
dergo an operation,
but | began taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound and am in
good health row. T
a m all ov er the
Change of Life and
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Not Always.

There's always room at the top"
said the Sphinx.
Take a look at us and guess
again." replied the Pyramids.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

All the riding hard, shoCsing true
and dying game-poor ethics Of the
open-had not brought d crumb, not
a crnmb, Of the real bread Of life
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Evidently Soma snnrsr

A woman woke her husband during
a storm the other night. and said u
do wish YOU would stop snoring, for ]
want to hear It thunder.n
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

You can Sleep, Fish, Hunt or attend to any
work without being worried by the biting or
singing of Mosquitoes. sand-nies. Gnats OF
other insects by applying to the face. earn
and hands. DR. PORTER'S ANTISEPTIC
HEALING OIL. 2bc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

1t may be natural for a woman to
be fat, but 1t is unnatural for her to
admit II.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

There are only two kinds of women
l am afraid Of the married one and
the single ones.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
GastronomicaIIy Speaking.

Willie-My father put down a dis.
turbance last night.
Billie-Is that right?
Willie-Yes: he ate a Welsh rabbit.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

The pen is mightier than the sword
when II m to getting a fool man
into real trouble.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

rs he one Of your promising citi-
zens?"
Better than that. He's n OF our
old performers."-Detroi Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.

Don't worry over the past. The fu
ture will give you III enough.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17

There are limitations, don't be fooled. Ask
for LEWIS Single Binder cigar, Sc. Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1913-07-17
Combating Corn Pests
Descriptions and Methods of Destroying the
Enemies of this Very Important Farm Product

by cE B"shsHp Student in the College rf Agriculture University of Missouri
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
PRINCE IS Gained;
NOW HE'S POPULAR
Kings Son Has Brilliant Idea to Bring
Himself TO the Common
Level.
A VANDERBILT DOES THE JOB

Special Gable TO The washington Herald
London, Nov. l-Prince Henry, the
Kings third son. is now quite settled
down at Eaton and Is treated by his
school fellows like any ordinary COM
moner, much to his delight.
He was greatly embarrassed at first,
particularly the first Sunday, when all
the boys awaited outside the lower chapel
after the morning service in order to in
'spect him and see what he really was
like. Then he conceived the brilliant
idea OF being caned in order to be brought
down TO the common level. The idea
proved most successful. He was well
walloped by Lord Ivor Spencer Church
Ill, son OF the Duchess of Marlborough,
the former Consuelo Vanderbilt, for fail
ing toe respond to the call OF boy"
which, .as a fag, he is bound to do.
Since then the prince has been a
great pal" with all the boys of his
own age. He Is a great chatterbox
ana has a fondness for letting loose wild
insects in the classrooms He inherits
his mothers thrifty nature. and is much
chafred by his chums when he goes to
Rowland's famous Eaton shop where
eatabIes are bought, he Is not one whit
perturbed by the free fight to reach the
counter. He always argues about the
prices and tries TO strike bargain. o
Among his chums are Lord Worcester,
heir OF the Duke OF Bedford; Lord Nor
ven Cavendish Bentinck. son of the
Duke of Portland. and Victor SeeIey,
son Of the Minister oe War.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
MAD KING OTTO Is
DESCRIBED BY ARTIST
Pictured as Looking Lonely, Not In
sane, by Man Who Saw Him
Through Broken Wall.
Special Cable TO The Washington Herald.

Special Cable 70 The Washington Herald.
Berlin, Nov. 1.-The mad King Otto of
Bavaria has been seen by one other'than
the doctors who attend him in the lonely
castle of Furstenried near Munich. An
artist, who happened to stray TO the
castle grounds where a Broken wall was
being repaired caught glimpse OF the
King with physician
THE King walked toward me-" writes
the unwelcome visitor. then remained
standing staring steadfastly, into the
depths of the forest. His features were
sharply cut, his colorless eyes were half
concealed under his bushy eyebrows; his
disheaveled hair is turning fast from
blond to gray. He wore dark suit; his
right hand played restfessly with his
walking stick. His thin, lips occasionally
parted with a twitching movement"
The astonishing thing Is that the King
does not at all look like a madman. but
makes the impression Of one lonely, tired,
embittered.
After gazing intently into the nearby
forest for while he turned suddenly and
walked of with long, rapid steps, cutting
of the heads of flowers with his cane"
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
QUEEN MOTHER HAS
SECRET OF BEAUTY
Becomes Very FraiI, but Good Looks
StIn Remain as Does Youth
full Appearance.


Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, Nov. Like Sarah Bernhardt
Queen Alexandra possesses the secret of
eternal youth, to all outward appearances,
but members OF her household have no.
ticed during abe last few months that she
lis becoming Very frail.
At the royal wedding recently several
guests noticed that she walked with con-
siderable difficulty. leaning heavily upon
Queen Mary for support. Every one,
however, agreed that she looked wonder
full and not a day over forty. Her lame
ness has increased. and she becomes
easily fatigued, so she does not intend
to spend much time in town this winter.
Her laughter. Queen Maude of Norway.
with Eslg Haakon and the much adver-
tised Prince Olaf, who Is a very spoiled
little boy. will stay with Queen Alexan-
dra at Sandringham over Christmas.
Life there Is ideal because State etiquette
toria spends her time driving and riding.
while Queen Alexandra is busy looking
after her dairy farm, gardens, and dogs
Queen Maude OF Norway Is her mothers
favorite daughter and Keeps the family
highly amused all the time. Although
long waists are out of fashion, Queen
Maude, who is extremely proud OF her
slenderness, still cultivases the wasp fig
ure. King George and Queen Mary have
not decided whether to spend Christmas
at Sandringham, or Windsor Castle. The
Queen would prefer Windsor. but the
King likes to spend his holidays with his
mother and sisters.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
NOTHING BUT HAT
LEFT HIM TO WEAR
conseripts Steal Wearing Apparel Of
French Adoni. at Medical
Examinafioux
Examinations.
70 he Mashingfon Herald.

Special CaOle TO The Washington Herald
Paris, Nov. In Pierre Pradear, a
young actor who had the honor Of sue
|ceeding Nine. Barnhardt in the title role
of '.L'Aigion, shad bad quarter OF ,an
hour some days ago.
Like others of his age he was required
to do his term of military service. When
he was summoned by the examining
board and ordered to strip he seemed
atrociously embarrassed
The only aid he had to shield his mod
esty was tail hat To add to his dis
tress while he was posing in the alto
gether one of the other conscripts made
on with his underwear. He found no
sympathy, however, from the gendarmes
to whom he Complained
They pointed out that the abstracter of
his brand-new undergarments had left an
old and badly worn suit In exchange.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02

.Speci4 Caoe To The Waslnngton Herald
London. Nov. Lady Diana Man
ners, who was one of the bellies OF
Vienna during this season. Is having
some charming evening gowns designed
for the winter dance season in Lon
don. One is carried out in black char
meuse. split up n little In the, front,
over petticoat of faufered black tulle.
giving the illusion of one of those
charming little ballet skirt tunics,
which style Is carrying all before IL
this year. The corsage. which is built
yelled with black tulle over cobweb
up over flesh pink foundation, Is
gold lace, which CLEANS fitfully through
II and which Is threaded with pale blue
ribbons. The tulle is edged on each
side with diamonds. wide belt OF
natter blue satin clasps the waist, and
into 1t is tucked a pink Nine. Chatenay
rose. Then there Is a lovely little snow
white gown of charmeuse, yelled with
a fascinating little tunic of snowy ac-
white tulle. Another
gown Is of apricot charmeuse, and has
an oyerdress OF apricot ninon, em-
broidered with enormous sweet peas in
frosted gold. II. is looped up PORTER
with clumps OF pink and april
cot rosebuds edged with frosted gold
over an underbodice of plain chiffon.
Over this is waistcoat of shadow lace
The kimono corsage is Of plain april
cot chiffon. crossed in front and hem
stitched all the way down. while the
folded belt Is showered with frosted
gold with a bunch of frosted pink and
apricot rosebuds.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
GERMANY WARNS UP
TO SAN FRANCISCO FAIR
Interest in Exposition Is Revived
and Many Manufacturers Will
Send Exhibits.

special Cable 10 The Washington Herald.
Berlin. Nov. Fresh stimulus has been
given to the discussion of the San Fran
cisco Exposition question by the arrival
here of Theodore Sutro as representative
of the German-American National ALI
ance.
Soon after the arrival of Mr.. Sutro
he was met by the director of the Ger
man Industriahsts Association and
others prominently interested in the ex-
position question. They lad a number of
long conferences, and also had consulta-
tions with Ambassador Gerard and Count
Bernstorf.
Mr. Sutro said that for the present he
was studying the situation and preferred
not 10 express an opinion further than 70
say he was gratified at the cordial and
Widespread interest displayed in the ex-
position here. While working independ-
cntly, he said he would cooperate with
every one interested in the project
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
KILLS WIFE, TWO TOTS,
sIsTER-N-LAw, AND SELF
South African Miner Emmett, Wh,I..
sale Murders and Then Take.
own Life.

SPECIAL Cable to The Washington Herald.
Johannesburg, Nov. AFTER shooting
his wife and sister-in-law at Random
teln the other morning. a man named
Cunningham shot his three children at
school and later committed suicide by
taking poison.
The women and two of the children
were killed and the third child was
wounded.
Cunningham, a miner. went into his
house and shot the women. Neishbors.
VINO heard the shots, rushed toward the
house in time to see Cunningham racing
away on bicycle. Both women were
found dead. The police secured the dis
trict for him, but in the meantime he
called at school and asked for his
three children-two girls and a boy.
When they came to the door he pulled 3.
revolver from his pocket and shot them.
one after the other.
A panic followed The school children
escaped by another door, shrieking as
they ran, and the three bodies were left
on the ground. Cunningham jumped on
his bicycle again. rode furiously to the
Reduction Works, near by.
where he was employed. took a large
dose Of cyanide of potassium, and died
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
LONDON WOMEN DRIVE
AUTOS IT'S THE CRAZE
Duchess of Westminster and Pauline
Chase Among Leading Chauf-
feurs in Metropolis.
special Cable to The Washingtnn Herald.

SPECIAL Cable to The Washington Herald
London, Nov. 1-London at present Is
suffering from an epidemic of chauf-
driving for women, never a very popu-
lar pastime, had quite gone out, when
suddenly it has become the fashion.
The Duchess Of Westminster always
drives herself now in a big yellow car
and may often be seen coming up to
town from her suburban retreat near
Richmond, assmart chauffeur by her
side in case of accident
Miss Pauline Chase, the American
actress, is another ardent motorist and
frequently threads her way calmly
through the busy Strand and drives up
to the Savoy grill room for lunch.
Many Of the prominent militant suf-
Iraglsts employ women drivers, Mrs.
Pethick Lawrence's able-bodied woman
at the wheel being a particularly we'll
known hgure about the West End, and
tne fair taxicab driver Is threatened In
the near future.
Princess Mary, while at BalmoraI, had
some lessons from her brother. the
Frlnce OF Wales, who is a keen motor
ISL put the Queen absolutely declines
ously.,
A number of the ladies of the eborus
at the Gaiety and Days theaters are
expert drivers and can be met with on
Sundays on all the main roads leading
out OF London. One of the best ,rornen.
drivers in England was the late Mrs.
Manvillee who practically FOUNDED the
Ladies' Automobile Club.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
WEIRD SPIRIT STORIES
ARE TOLD BY COUNTESS
Sister Of the Dancing Lady Constance
Stewart t-Riehardson Writes on
"Reinearnation."
Cable % The Washinrtou Herald.

Spesial Cable 10 The Washington Herald
London, Nov. 1.-The Countess Of Cro-
martie, who is a peeress in her own
right. has long been engaged upon a
weird book dealing with the doctrine of
reIncarnation. The volume viii shortly
make its appearance.
Lady Cromartie has written many
verses and short stories. as well as one
or two "spirituar' books. She is the ex-
act opposite Of her sister, the strenuous
Lady Constance Stewart Richardson.
whose eccentricitIes have so shocked
court, circles. While Lady Constance
dances in music halls and swims, shoots.
and rides and makes herself generally
conspicuous. the world over, Lady Cro-
martie dreams and writes. She cares
nothing for sport, and her sisters life
is a great, worry to her.
Lady Cromartie Is by no means good
looking. She Is small and very dark
woman, with a rather large mouth, black
eyes, and an olive Amplexion. But
among her own artistic set she is found
very interesting. She owns a large prop
erty' in the north and often has helped
her sister Constance out Of financial dif-
ficulties. She believes implicitly in the
theory of reincarnation and tells sher
friends. in the most nnatter-of-fact way
OF things she remembered few hundred
years ago when she was called some one
else.
Her book viii contain the interesting
"reminiscences OF many
other men and women who believed IN
the same doctrine, including those of
Mrs. James Brown Potter, who declares
she was an Egyptian in the time OF the
Pharaohs
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
MATCHMAKERS'
BUSY SEASON
Large Crop Of Eligible Bach
elors to Work On in
Londo...
RICH ONES IN THE BAG
Young Men Receive Job Lots Of In
itaions to the Fashionable
Dances.
RICH ONES IN THE BAG

sIecial Cable TO The Washington Herald
London. Nov. LA number of the most
eligible young men in the kingdom have
just come Of age or will shortly do So
and next season promises to find all the
matchmaking dowagers in hot pursuit
The richest and most interesting OF
the young men is the Hon. Watson Arm
strong, son of Lord Armstrong, who
came of age last week and received
presents from hts fathers tenants and
employees.
This young man created a sensation
in college last year by proclaiming him.
self not only Socialist, but a syndi-
calist He cares nothing for the ordi-
nary society girl. whom he looks upon
as frivolous, and 1t Is highly probable
that his choice will fall on a serious
sufragist- Here there is a splendid
chance for one of the more sober-minded
American suffragists, for Mr. Armstrong
has strong liking for America
Another eligible is Lord Sandon, son
of Lord Harrowby and grandson Of the
late w. II. SmAh, OF bookstall fame. He
also will inherit great wealth.
Lord Loughborough, the son Of Lord
Rosslyn by his first marriage, will prob
ably seek an heiress on the other side,
for he is badly endowed and likely to
remain so. but he is regarded as an at
tractige youth.
Lord Garlice.. son of the Earl of CAL
loway. rs twenty-one next month. He
will inherit large estates, but not very
much money. -aa .- r..-
In December Lord Give, son and heir
Of Lord Powis, comes of age. He Is very
highly connected with a number of old
families and will be fairly well on.
All these young men will receive
countless invitations for country house
parties during the winter. and next sea-
son will be deluged with cards for dances
from people they have never met.
The Washington herald., 1913-11-02
ACTIVE
IN LONDON FETES
Hotels of Metropolis Filled with
Guests from States-McCombs
- Is One.
THEY ADD TO THE GAYETY

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
London, Nov. 1.-The London hotels are
full of Americans this week. Mr.. James
Henry Smith remains at the Ritz and is
entertaining widely. Mr.. and Mrs. Craig
Biddle have given series OF entertain
ments, as has Mrs. Newhouse, while
Lady Cunard gave one tea where all
fashionable LONDON seemed present
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Bissell have ar
rived from Paris. A. G. Mitten, of Chi
cago, has come from Paris for a short
stay. meeting his brother, E. 7. Mitten.
Count and Countess Segray have ar
rived from Budapest for the winter. .
Mrs. John Magee has arrived from the
country.
Henry Harrison has arrived from Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everts Wrenn and Mrs.
G.; A. summerlin. of Chicago. have re-
turned from n Paris trip, as have also
Mr.. and Mrs. II. F.. Dutton.
DR.. Justice Matthews, laryngologist Of
the Mayo Hospital in Rochester, Mimi,
accompanied by DR.. II. f. Sperry, of
Yale, are being entertained at a number
of clinics before they proceed to other
capitals.
Miss May Williams accompanied by
Mrs. Paul Morton, stayed at Cfaridge's
prior to the Crozier- Williams wedding.
many girl friends calling to see the won
derful trousseau.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Dewitt Clinton
Cohen have arrived at Claridge's from
Paris. -
William Williams is making a brief
stay in London.
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Morgan have
arrived at the Berkeley from Paris
William F. McCombs will remain here
for an indefinite period. He refuses TO
make any statements as to his intentions,
politically or otherwise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Styyvesant Dudley are re-
for a fortnight at the Carlton.