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Iron County register., 1913-04-10
RFFIRMS KERN APPOINTMENT
Beleville Newspaper Man and Mayor
Gets Best Appointment Under
Dunne's Jurisdiction.

Springfield, Ill-Governor Dunno
sent to the senate a list of five
appointments to important places
in the state government Under sus-
pension of the rules the senate i'm
mediately concurred in the selection.
The appointments follow:
Fred ]. Kern OF Belleville, chair
man Of the state board Of administra-
ton.
Arthur w. Charles of Carmi, presi-
Dent Of the rivers and lakes commits.
sion.
Lewis Green Stevenson of Bloom
ington, member of the state board Of
pardons.
James B. Dibelka of Chicago, state
architect.
John P. Gibbons of Chicago, chief
grain inspector.
Kern, who has been given the best
appointment in the jurisdiction of the
governor, is a newspaper man and
has been mayor of Belleville for some
years.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
70 GIRLS STILL MISSING
RELATIVES APPEAL FOR AID IN
THE SEARCH.
Priest Informs Pittsburg Authorities
That He Saw Parties at New
castle, Pa, as Tram Left.

Chicago, Ill.-Federal officials, Of
ficers of the Baltimore d Ohio rail-
road, and members OF the Illinois SEN
ate vice commission, who are inves-
tigating the disappearance of 20 girl
immigrants from a Baltimore & Ohio
train at Newcastle, Pa, March Is, ad-
mitted that they were no nearer a
solution of the mystery.
Though the railroad officials be-
lieve that the girls reached Chicago
safely after a delay caused by
the floods, officers of the Nor
wegian Danish Young Women's
Christian association, to whose care
one of the girls was 10 be entrusted,
said she had not arrived, and that
they knew nothing of her.
Charles f. De@oody of the depart
ment of justice, who wired federal
authorities at Pittsbury TO start an
investigation, asked Stanley w. Finch
of Baltimore, chairman of the naticn-
al commission for the suppression of
white slave traffic, to join in the
search for the missing girls.
Federal authorities at Pittsburg no
titled Dewoody that a priest who was
aboard the immigrant train wrote
them that he saw the train pull out of
the station, leaving the girls behind.
The Pittsburg officials advisedsfeder-
al authorities here that they have
been unable to find any trace of the
girls.
Chicago relatives of two of the girls
--Tata Mesalis, a Pole, and Lena An
derson, a Swede--appealed to Sena-
tor JUL, member of the Illinois vice
commission, to a d them in the search
for the young women.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
STATE INSURANCE LAW VOID
Widow, Whose Husband Died Outside
of Missouri, Awarded the Full
Amount of Policy. g.

Kansas City, Missouri.-Mrs. Mag
gle L. Lukins, whose husband
died in Illinois, brought suit against
the International Life Insurance COM
pany. The company argued before
Judge Porterfeld of the circuit court
that she could not do so.
The court decided that the amend
ment to the insurance law, which
says that only citizens of Missouri
may sue in it's courts on insurance
policies. was not constitutional. He
awarded Mrs. Lukins the amount of
the policy, $4,000, and 5000 for attor-
nel's fees.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Cost of Disease Millions.

Sedalia. = tuberculosis costs Mis-
souri, $4O,OO0,O00 a year, DR.. Walter
M. Miller, secretary of the Missouri
Association for the Relief and Con-
troll of tuberculosis, said in an ad-
dress said here. He said the cost of
the disease in the state is equivalent
to a tax of 1929 for each $100 of it's
assessed valuation and three times
as much as it costs to support the
public schools of the state. DR.. Miller
said Missouri would be justified in
bonding itself at per cent for more
than one-half of its total taxable
wealth if tuberculosis might thereby
be eradicated.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Houchin to Build New Hotel,

Jefferson City.-James Houchin,
owner of the Madison house, leased
that hostelry to j. G. Palm of Wichi-
ia, Kan, who took charge at once. He
succeeds J. G. Book, who has been in
charge of the hotel for three years.
Houchin announced that he would
build new six-story hotel, with $50
rooms, on the site of the present
house, next year.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
MRS. AUGUSTUS HElNZE DIES
Wife of Magnate succumhs Claspine
Hand of Estraneed Husband
After Reconciliation.

New York.-ReconcileG with her
husband, Mrs. f. Augustus Heinze
died, clasping the hands of him from
whom death bore her away before the
courts of man could record their last
decree.
She died at her apartments in the
Dorilton, Broadway and Seventy-first
street, after an illness Of seven weeks.
At 29 she came to the close Of a
romantic and eventful life, tinged at
the last with deepest sorrow.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
haptlsts Plan sehooI Eeteratlon.

Moberly.-The Baptist Educational
commission, composed of the presi-
dents of the various Baptist colleges
of the state, met in Moberly to form
federation of the various schools
and colleges of this denomination in
Missouri and arrange for a uniform
course Of study.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Upton TO CHALLENGE AGAIN
Englishman viii Name No Conditions
in Proposed Race in Effort to
Lift American Cup.

London, England.-Sir Thomas Lip
ton announced his decision to chal-
lenge the New York Yacht club un-
conditionally for the Americas cup.
Announcement that Sir Thomas
would challenge Internationally was
made by the Evening News. 1t was
stated that the baronet would send
his new challenge early next week to
the New York Yacht club through
the medium Of the Royal Ulster
Yacht club.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Fewer Autos Licensed.

Jefferson City.-The state automo-
bile department has licensed this year
20,057 automobiles and $50 motorcy-
cles. The number of automobiles IL
censed is 1922 less than last year, but
it is thought when the roads improve
that the record of last year will be
beaten.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Kino,s pauohters 70 Meet.

Mexico.-The state executive COM
mittee Of the Kings Daughters held
its annual meeting here. The com
mittee inspected the society's home
for aged women and reported plans
for the state convention here in No
vember.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Charles r. Warwick Dies,

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. F. Warwick,
mayor of Philadelphia from 1895 to
1899, died after an illness of several
years. He was four times elected
city solicitor of Philadelphia, and as
campaign orator accompanied
James G. Blaine on a number of tours.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Glad to Move.

A small boy went 70 school the
other day in state Of intense excite
ment because his family was going to
move to Chicago.
THAT will be fine, Joe," said his
teacher. "And in what part of Chi
cago are you going to liver"
"Jutht theven blockth from where
cubth play ball in the hummer" was
Joe's enthusiastic reply Chicago Rec
ord Herald.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Kills pauahter and self.

Bachelor, Ia.-After killing his 16>
year-old daughter with shotgun be-
cause she insisted on marrying man
of different religious belief from that
of her family, George Brown, As years
old, hanged himself.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Against Docking Horses Tails.

London.--A parliament bill prohibit
Ing the docking of horses tails will
not affect royal stock, for King George
does not countenance the practice in
the royal stables. Neither did King
Edward,
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

"A gown that woman cannot get
into without assistance is crime"
says modiste. Why this rudimen-
tary idea has so long eluded the femi-
nine mind few husbands will be able
TO explain
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

1t is reported from Stockholm that
a Swedish soldier shot in the head
has recovered and is working with
half brain. At that, he's probably
blessed with lots more than many
people.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Gen. Funston Reaches Hawaii.

Honolulu.--Brig, Gen Frederick
Funston arrived from the Philippines
on the United States army transport
Sherman to take command of the de.
partment of Hawaii, succeeding Brig.
Gen NJ M MacComb.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Wed az Years: Asks Divorce.

Hannibal. Following AZ years OF
married life, Mrs. Katherine Mundy g
seeking a divorce from her husband,
Perry Mundy, who has applied for a
change Of venue from the Lewis coun-
ty court to the Hannibal court OF COM
mon pleas.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Stokes to Quit Missouri.

Montgomery City. ~ Charles E.
Stokes, chairman of the Missouri pro-
hibition committee, and twice Prohi-
bition candidate for governor, an
nounced that he will sever his con-
nection with the party in Missouri.
He will go to California.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Former Wisconsin Jurist Dies.

San Jose, Cal.-William P. Lyon,
for rs years supreme justice of the
circuit court of Wisconsin, died at
San Jose of illness incident to old
age. He was 81 years old. In the
civil war he was colonel of the Thir-
teenth Wisconsin infantry.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

A Boston woman has aroused her
sex by proposing that bachelor maids
be taxed $5 year The justice of the
proposition, many of them seem to
think, hangs upon the point OF wheth-
er their single blessedness is a luxury
Or a necessity.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Glenn Freed remporarlix.

Chicago. John M. Glenn, secretary
Of the Illinois Manufacturers associ-
alton. was temporarily freed from a
charge of criminal libel preferred by
Andrew M. Lawrence, publisher Of a
Chicago newspaper
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Hat Pins pisorderIY.

Trenton, N. J.--From this day New
Jersey women who wear hat pins with
unguarded points are classed by the
law as disorderly persons. Women
who persist in carrying these weapons
must pay a fine OF from SIS. to 500.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Five Million in treasury.

Jefferson City.-At the close of bus
mess March 81 there was balance in
the state treasury of $5,541, ,826.22.
The balance at the close of February
was $5,434,759S2. The receipts for the
month were $4S4,494.67, and the ex-
penditures amounted to $377,427.77.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

A Massachusetts professor has In
vented substitute for sleep, which
he declares he has used for 20 years,
with entire satisfaction. Nevertheless
the majority of the plain American
population will be likely to prefer the
old-fashioned kind Of sleep that our
grandfathers used 70 use, II they can
get u
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Montana Mob Lynches Neoro.

Mondak, Mont. G. Collins, ne
gro, who shot and killed Sheriff Court
ney and Deputy Burmeister of Sheri-
ian county when the officers attempt
ed to arrest him, was taken from
the Jail and lynched.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
l,finoess Loses sult FOR MiIllons.

Brussels Princess Louise, Oldest
daughter OF the late King Leopold of
Belgium, considered as the greatest
spender among the princesses Of
Europe, lost her suit for the millions
left by Leopold.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
wife sIayer's eody Found.

Chisholm, MINI. The body of John
Fontana, who killed his wife with an
ak, was found in four feet of water in
the cellar Of his home. Statewide
search for the alleged murderer had
been begun.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Job Hartman Nominated AoaIn

Los Angeles, Cal.--Job Hartman,
who polled the heaviest primary vote
for mayor Of this city two years ago,
and ran close to the winner in the
election, again will be the Socialist
candidate for that office next Decem.
Der.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Not all the wild marksmen are
found in the woods during the hunt
ing season. A shooting gallery at
tendant in Chicago was killed the 9th
er day, patron of the place making
the mistake.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

A returned traveller says he found a
model kind Of home life In the heart
of the Desert Of Sahara. Perhaps that
was the reason it was model, having
no chance for its members to make 1t
otherwise.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
200 Men Trapped in Aims.

Rome.-Two hundred laborers and
engineers working on the Furka
Pass across the Alps were blockaded
by the fall Of an avalanche near
Domodossola. Some of them have al
ready died from exposure.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
TraIn RUNS Into pepot.

Hoytville, o,--Two men were killed
and II persons injured seriously when
the Baltimore & Ohio flyer, No. 6.
running go miles an hour, plunged
through an open switch at midnight
and into the station here.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
county Farm Advisers Named

Columbia. county farm advis-
ers were appointed by the board Of
curators Of the University of Missou-
ri. E. J. Rodekohr was appointed for
Dade county and w. Fl. Land for Ma
rion county.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
cautaln ara Nine Drown.

Mobile, Ala.--Eleven persons per-
ished, including the wife Of Capt. w.
L. Bodden, when the schooner Grif-
fin, carrying lumber wml lost in a
gale 50 miles from here, Capt. Bod
den also was drowned.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
suffraoIsts Resume Meetlnos.

London. The suffragettes resumed
their meetings at Hyde Park and
Hampstead Heath, and, while sub
jected to continuous Interruptions. the
crowds were eaod-tempered and there
was no violence.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

corrects constipation. Aunyon 5 PaW-PaW
Pills are tonic to the stomach, liver and
nerves. They invigSrate instead of weaken:
they enrich the blood instead of impover-
ishing it; they enable the stomach to get all
the nourishment from food that is put into
It. Price IS cents. All Druggists
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

An occupational census of Chicago
would show that there has been no
great falling off in the number of
burglars, pickpockets, and holdup men
as compared with previous estimates.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
oIeda Attacks Naco Troops.

Naco, Ariz.-Gen. Pedro Ojeda, with
his 300 fighting federals, attacked the
line of 900 state troops surrounding
Naco, Sonora. For few minutes be-
fore sunset hot fight progressed
three miles east Of Naco.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Ethel Rooseuelt a Bride.

Oyster Bay, N Y.-Miss Ethel
Roosevelt, younger daughter of Col
aud Mrs. Roosevelt, was married in
the Episcopal church here to DR..
Richard Derby of New York. The
bridal couple sailed for Europe.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
TWO Wounded n Parls Duel

Paris, Both combatants we're
wounded in fierce sword duel fought
between George Barthoulat, manag-
ing director OF La Liebrte, and Pas
cal Ceoccaldi, a prominent member
Of the chamber of deputies.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
srideqroom, "Broke,D Ends Lie,

Duluth, Minn.-Rather than face
his bride on their honeymoon with
the story of his alleged financial
straits, William G. Lederboer
brought his life and his wedding tour
to tragic end by committing sui
eide.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Find Man HANDING to Tree.

Neosho.-7- A. Burrows of Burdock,
Mo-, was found dead about so yards
from the main Neosho-JopIin road.
The body was hanging to tree. and
all evidence pointed to suicide.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Now Georgia woman sues for d.
vorce because kiss year is not
enough. And there was that other
ore who said she had never been
kissed at all What is the right pro
portion, anyhow
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

A humane legislature in New York
has introduced bill providing for an
official handshaker for the governor.
Politicians see possibilities In this
measure If It becomes a success.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

One Of the best movements Of the
times is directed against profanity. It
is making progress, but It appears to
strike snag every time there is a
tie-up on q trolley line.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
cioarette Causes s1oo. 600 Fire,

Calgary, Alta.--Fire caused by the
careless dropping of lighted cigar
ette in a livery stable destroyed a
hotel and several business houses at
Lardon, 20 miles east of Calgary. The
losL is approximately 100000,
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Persons who live In fiat can sym
pathize with the East st. Louis man
who is suing his wife for divorce be-
cause she insisted on playing the
piano until 2 o'clock in the morning.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
senator owen ReooverIno

Washington. Senator Robert l..
owen Of Oklahoma is recovering from
an attack Of ptomaine poisoning,
which developed several days ago.
after he had eaten fish.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
CONSTELLATION

Munyon's Paw-Psw
Pillsare anlikealloth-
er laxatives or eatnar-
tics They coax the
liver into ac tivity by
gentle methods. they
do not scour; they {
not gripe; they do nol
weaken; but they do
start all the secretions
of the liver and stom-
ach in a way that soon
puts these organs in a
healthy condition and
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

CARNEGIE GIVe1 away Ton OF Gold.
Pittsburg, Pa.-Another million ef
Andrew Carnegie's wealth has bes9
placed to the credit of the endoN.
ment fund Of the Carnegie Institute
OF Technology, which brings the total
up to $S,O0O.O0O.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
G. California q

offers opportunities to all the world.
You want to share in these oppor-
tunities1 You want to make money?
We are making money for ourselves
and others. Would you be inter-
ested in plan thatw would guarantee
you a reasonable but SURE profit
on your investment? We know you
would and we have such plan to
offer, one that will satisfy you that
your investment is safe You need not come
to California to share in its prosperity,
but should you anticipate coming, your
connection with us will be invaluable.
This opportunity will necessarily be limit
ed to about fifty people.
Our reference is r. G. Dun and Bradstreet
reference companies, or any bank in Los
Angeles. For detailed information, address
w. r. LETToN, Secretary
SWANK & EETTON, Inc.
geo s, Hill Street, Los Angeles, Cal.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

The fellow who makes up his mind
he is going to marry certain girl in
spite Of all obstacles would rather be
consistent than happy.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

A German scientist says that tight
ening ones belt is the best way to al
leviate hunger. Evidently he has had
no experience with slim waisted
chorus girl in Broadway cafe.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Cavalieri, denying rumor that she
has wed. says that husbands are a
joke. Probably they are; and In
Cavalieri's case, an expensive joke
for the husbands
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Mother Hubbard, who went to the
cupboard, found things in the same
condition as the treasury of Cen
trail American republic after new
revolution.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Boy Hopping Freight run over.

Poplar Bluff.-Paul Tillcr, 1f years
old, son Of James Tillel Of Iloom.
Geld, was run over over in trying to
board a freight with three compan-
Ions. His right leg was araputatec
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Whatever else may be said, 1t must
be admitted that the new nickel has
more than 5 cents worth of art on 1t,
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Auto More Deadly Than Revolver.

Chicago.-Bat Masterson, famous
frontiersman and Indian fighter, de-
clares the automobile has become
more deadly weapon than the six
shooter for Chicago bandits.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

However, as for hobble skirted wom
an, how can she expect to win in 3
walk?"
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

When he goes to the auto show
the mere pedestrian must feel
ashamed of himself and seriously
question his right to live.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

When man drinks too much he is
in state of psychic consciousness" b"
says a scientist Why not say plain
"soused."
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

An eastern actress who admitted
that she got married "just to kill
time" now finds that getting a divorce
also helps to kill time.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

In the new Japanese cabinet the
minister of agriculture Is Gombei va
mamoto. 1t sounds like a new kind
OF tomato soup.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Our college athletes must forego
their summer visits to Europe. Ship
ping live cattle from the port of Bos-
ton is prohibited.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Riceless weddings are the proper
caper. This makes 1t more enjoyable
TO get married.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

That Boston girl who has never
been kissed is probably her own ex
PLANTATION.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

The coal man likes winter for the
business he gets and is In love with
summer for the rest he enjoys.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

The world is divided into two class,
es-those who have automobiles and
those who wish them.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

1t is a queer commentary on these
days of peace that famous battleships
need protection from assaults.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

New Haven is to have a S2,000,00o
postoffice, suggesting that Yale stu.
dents must be great letter writer's,
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Cairo Conditions Unchanged.

Cairo, Ill-The food conditions at
Cairo remain practically unchanged,
although the river shows a slight ris-
ing tendency.
The weather forecaster here pre-
diets that the river will mark a little
over 55 feet before the crest is
reached and that the Mississippi river
will help to hold the river at Cairo
above the dangerous stage of 81 feet,
for a week or more. The river marks
SAT.
The United States life-saving crew
arrived from Chicago. They left the
train at Mounds and came from that
town to Cairo in their boats. A de-
tachment of the crew has been sent
to the Dog Tooth Bend country, about
u miles above Cairo.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Common sense among the common
people is essential to republic.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Our objection to the money trust Is
that 1t doesn't trust us.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Chemistry PROFESSIONALISM are
some of the uses of hot air?
Student-In oratory 1t is said to be
especially useful in warming the au-
dience up to the subject.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

Says an exchange: Moon songs are
still popular" Yes, they're light
subject for the composers.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
HARRISBURG, ILL,
PARTLY FLOODED.
WATER ovERrLoWs BIG FOUR
EM5ANKMENT, susMERGlNe
RESIDENCE DISTRICT.
LIGHT PLANT IS IN DANGER
Force Of Men Work 20 Keep It From
Being Put Out Of Commission
Conditions at Cairo Pc
main Unchanged.

Harrisburg, nl-The entire resi-
dence district in the south and west
part of this city, covering an area of
SIS blocks, was flooded by water over
flowing the embankmeHt Of the Big
Four railroad
All the families moved out and
their homes are submerged. The wa
ter has risen more rapidly, possibly
on account if brisk wind which is
blowing in toward the city.
With the water reaching six feet
at the electric light plant, the doors
and windows barred with sacks Of
clay and two large pumps pumping
out the water as it seeps in, the plant
is still running and the city has
lights.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Mayor in Charge.

Mayor James B. Blackman took
personal charge and forced men at ex-
orbitant pay to assist in the work
of keeping the light plant from being
flooded. Extra guards have been
pressed into service to check any loot
ing and the refugees are being cared
for.
A passenger train was sent to and
from Eldorado through water which
covered the tracks.
To show how serious is the situa-
tion here the various lumber yards
have built 500 skifts for rescue work.
The relief committee received warm
ing from Evansville that an addition
al rise Of five feet can be expected
here by Tuesday noon.
One of the remarkable feats being
accomplished is the prevention thus
far of water flooding two coal mines
in the east and southeast parts of the
city.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10
Refugees at Wyckliffe, KY.

Wyckliffe, Ky, upon the bluffs a
few miles above Cairo, is haven for
most of the refugees from the city.
Over 2,700 persons are camped at
Wyckliffe.
The government steamer Nokomis,
which has been placed in charge of
Lieut. S. B. Buckner for relief work,
had hard time for ever seven hours
on the way down from St. Louis with
burning barge Of baled hay The
fire finally was extinguished and part
ID the hay was saved.
Iron County register., 1913-04-10

The auto is making this a happier
world-exoept for pedestrians.