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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
COURSE OF BOAT WAS ALTERED
SHORTLY BEFORE THE TOR
PEDo STRUCK.
ONLY FIVE LIFEBOArS LAUNCHED
Passengers Were Confident They
Were in No Danger-victims
Were Buried With Full
Military Honors.

London.-The British admiralty has
ordered an investigation of the sink
ing of the liner Lusitania, sent to the
bottom Of the sea by a German sub
marine with a loss of nearly 1900
lives. Lord Mersey, who conducted
the inquiries into the sinking of the
Titanic and the Empress of Ireland,
will have charge OF the investigation.
Until the investigation begins, Of
ficial opinion as to how the Lusitania
came to be caught, and why SO many
lives were lost, will remain a secret.
The general unofficial opinion is
that several German submarines were
assigned to the task of attacking the
Cunard liner, and that they maneu-
vered her into a position where she
could not escape.
Passengers say that some time be-
fore the first torpedo was fired the
Lusitania altered her course, and they
ascribe this to the fact that one Of the
German submarines had shown her.
self, sending the big liner in the d.
rection where other underwater craft
were waiting to strike with their dead
1y torpedoes.
These submarines, naval experts be-
lieve, are of the latest type, probably
of 1,400 tons and much more powerful
than any possessed by other navies.
So far as can be ascertained, about
500 persons escaped when the Lusi-
tania took her fatal plunge, after be-
ing struck by German torpedoes, but
of these As have died from exposure
or from injuries.
Passengers Refused to Believe That
Great Ship Would Go Down.
Beyond causing anger toward the
Germans, the catastrophe has had no
effect on the British people. Steamers
are arriving and departing as usual
and even the steamers to Ireland are
being patronized freely.
The heavy loss of life on the Lusi-
tania was due, in the belief of rescued
passengers, to the fact that some Of
ficers at least treasured them after
the first torpedo struck home that the
Lusitania would remain afloat and
could make Queenstown. Prepare
tons, it is true, were made to launch
the boats, but before this could be
done a second torpedo hit the steamer
and she listed so badly that the crew
could only work the boats on one side
of the ship.
Another factor was the extreme
confidence{ Of the passengers them
selves in the infallibility of the water
tight compartments. According to a
steward, they would not believe, even
after the second torpedo struck, that
the ship would go down, and realized
their terrible position too late. Then
it was that many jumped into the sea,
a few to be picked up, the great ma
jority to perish. Others, including
many of the first-class passengers,
were in the cabin at that time and
went down with the ship.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Queenstown, Ireland.-The Lusi-
tania;s speed at the time she was
struck is variously estimated at from
IS to Fl knots.
When forced the liner could do rs
knots, outstripping even the fastest
and latest submarines, hence it is the
belief of survivors and Cunard line Of
ficials that a battery of underwater
craft numbering perhaps four or five
lay in wait in the clear sunshine of
Friday, posted advantageously along
the route it was surmised the vessel
would take. 1t was easy to keep all
but the tips of the ~periscopes sub
merged and then for the craft nearest
her to let go torpedoes.
The first train to arrive here ar
ried attaches Of the main Cunard line
offices at Liverpool, including Capt.
William Dodd, the marine superin-
tendent. The former busted himself
with relieving the material wants of
surviving passengers and crew and
the Identification of the dead, while
the latter attended the injured, sew
eral of whom we're suffering from Sc
we're wounds and shock.
Every train from Kingstown and
Rosslare carried compliments of sec
ond and third class passengers and
members OF the Most Of the
first.cabin survivors will remain here
temporarily. The townspeople have
extended aid and sympathy to the sur
vivors, none Of whom was able to save
more than the clothes on his back.
Many are dressed as they would have
been if the disaster had occurred at
night, for the explosion and the long
struggle in the water virtually de-
nuded them.
Capt. Turner appeared in civilian
clothing donated by a local banker
who has extended the hospitality OF
his home to the commander. Later he
dressed in the stained uniform, which
had been dried, and walked with
bowed head down the street, recog-
nized by few among the crowds.
All day long morbid crowds sur
rounded the temporary morgues where
the bodies Of 149 victims await identi-
fication. Although few have been
identified, many bear evidence Of hay
ing occupied the f~irst-class cabin. In
striking contrast to most historic dis
asters, the rate of mortality among
first-class passengers seems to be
heavier than among any other class
on board. A large proportion Of those
saved are members Of the crew, but
this is not evidence of lack Of disci-
pine, as most Of them were picked up
from the water.
The captain of a trawler who ar
rived in the harbor 500 after the ac-
cident with 146 survivors, mostly
women and children, when reproached
for not staying longer on the chance
of picking up more survivors, said: !
There were many left in the water,
but they were all dead and many SO
horribly mangled | thought 1t better
to bring about my boatload Of suffer
ing women, as they could not have
stood much more"
Women Seek Loved Ones.
Women presented a pitiful sight as
they wandered aimlessly about,
searching without hope for loved ones
who must have gone down with the
ship.
Relatives and friends Of passengers
who had gone in high spirits to Liver
pool to meet the incoming ship began
to arrive here in search for the miss
ing, but the small roll of survivors
meant heart-breaking disappointment
for most of them. Among the number
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
POPE HOPES AMERICA WILL
PREVENT FUTURE DISASTERS

Rome, via Paris.-Pope Benedict
was deeply impressed by the sinking
of the Lusitania and requested Cardi-
nal Gasparri, the papal secretary, to
let him have all the particulars Incl.
dent to the disaster.
His holiness expressed horror atthe
destruction Of the liner and sympathy
with the victims. He said he hoped
the American government would be
able to make future disasters of the
kind impossible.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
IT, S. Must Get AHFacts
Before 1t Acts, Says Lewis

gatherings assembled in this country
from time to time on the neutrality
policy Of America gave license to GER
tain governments in Europe to as
sumo that anything done against the
United States or its citizens by one Of
the belligerents would be treated with
indifference or approval.
"This has led to an incorrect view
on the part of Europe as to what
America would do If purposely
wronged. We must ascertain from
Germany and from all the facts IL it
was the German government or some
n Of the torpedo fleet that was re-
sponsible."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
oratorIeal Asals,ane.

Lady" said Flooding Pete, do you
want any wood chopped"
Eyes"
"Well II you'll gimme my dinner
I'll hang around an give yer husband
an yer two grown sons an eloquent
discourse on how wrong It is Of EN-
not to turn in an do their duty"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
lnvldIoua comnarIaon.

IAN impresario has a great deal to
contend with"
True Grand opera stars are mo-
torious for their whims."
That itsn't all. Don't you, imagine
It makes him tired TO hear the man
ager Of a trained monkey call himself
an impresario?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
ln Our SEE.

Now this is o secret and you
mustn't tell anybody"
Rest assured that I won't tell that
secret to anybody, dear. I have no
desire to figure as a female Rip Van
Wrinkle. That secret is at least three
weeks old"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
His Question.

Seven men out of every ten are
COMPOUNDED bores!" emphatically de-
clared Alexander Akinside, the dys-
peptic dissertationist.
Why except the other three?p
snarled J. Fuller Gloom, the widely
known and cordially detested misan.
thrope.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

She-But II l can't live on my in.
come and You can't live on yours,
where would be the advantage Of our
marrying7
He thoughtfulIy)-Well by putting
our incomes together, one OF US would
be able to live, at any rate.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
VANDERBILT GAVE HIS
lee RI SAVE IAfA,

London.-Thomas Slidell of New
York, who was interviewed in London,
said he saw Alfred G. Vanderbilt on
the deck of the. Lusitania as the vessel
was going down.
Vanderbilt, who could not swim, was
equipped with a life belt, Slidell said,
but he CALAMITY took it OF and placed
1t around a young woman. Then he
went off to seek another life belt. The
ship sank a few second later.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Rankin-Have you V been 10
Niagara Falls?
Phyle-Yes, but want 70 70 again
some day and SEE the scenery The
first time | went / was on my honey.
moon.-Judge.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Little Lamuel-Say, paw, what ef-
feet do the laws Of gravitation have
on people?
Paw-They probably keep a lot OF
people down in the world, NJ.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
a . HoIder

To the attic with the ancient sofa,
Don't waste money on repairs.
For the two II 10 long supported
Are now n and 3 two chairs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
To No Purpoae.

PA, what is meant by a flibus-
teri"
In the recent deadlock on the ship
purchase bill. my son, It meant a great
deal Of wasted talk, with extra accent
Of the bust"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
The onIu NAV

automobiles are paradoxical ma
chimes"
in what way2'
you have TO get under them to
overlook them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
A rimld crsatur.

"Jobson doesn't cut much Of a fig
ure in the world
What could you expect OF a man
who habitually looks at life over his
wife's shoulder"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Maryland did you scream when he
attempted to kiss you?
Hazel-Certainly not. waited UNI
til after he had finished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
Not superstltlous, But
a FashIon Mote.

did you know that automobile
caps will be worn in a special way?"
Eyes, | have been told they are apt
to be worn on n side at all head-on
meetings Z
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

London.-The Lusitania might have
been saved. Investigations here re-
veal a state of affairs which appear
astounding.
By wireless from official sources,
the Lusinatia was warned of subma-
mines. The admiralty did not, SO far
as has yet been ascertained, actually
order the Lusitania to proceed up
mid-channel, instead of following her
usual course close to shore, but she
was advised to do so. Under such cir
cumstances this advice, it is held,
should have sufficed.
Neither did the Lusitania make over
16 to Is knots.
1t is officially announced that the
British board of trade, with the con-
currence of the admiralty, has ordered
an inquiry. Lord Mersey has con-
scented to conduct it. He headed the
Investigations into the sinking of the
steamers Titanic and the Empress of
Ireland.
Ship Was Going Slowly.
There are two rather sensational
bits of evidence which are closely re-
lated. One passenger declares the
second engineer told him that only
Just before the ship was struck did
orders go to the stokers to fire up for
full speed. The ship was then well
within the danger zone.
In n quarter 1t was stated that it
was not the governments business
actually to order British merchant YES
sells to do thus and so, with regard
TO operations, but that instructions
were sent which should be followed.
It was that way with the Lusitania.
Advices we're sent by wireless, but
they we're not followed.
There is a vast amount Of criticism
among all the passengers. Most of
them charge the grossest carelessness.
{. T. Jenkins, a London business man
and a survivor, said:
During the voyage one of the prom
inent passengers aboard went to the
captain with the suggestion that pas
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
Hotel Man and wife Survivors.

Los Angeles, Gala. c. Billicke, a
wealthy hotel owner of Los Angeles
and Kansas City, and his wife are
among the L~usitania survivors, accord
ing to a cable message received here
signed "Billicke."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
Only 5 of "a Lifeboats Were Launched
Properly, Survivors Say.

Queenstown.-This has been a day
of the dead in Queenstown. Most of
the survivors Of the Lusitania depart
ed for their homes. No survivors
were added to the meager list and the
only figures augmented were those of
the identified dead. No additional
deaths were reported at the hospitals.
While soldiers toiled in the grave
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
The one Fault.

| thought her features perfect,
And three times | did propose;
But at last I'm quite disillusioned-
l really don't like her noes"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
one sIIqht usefuInes,

The Demon Rum Is due to quit;
Yet as his grip relaxes
His foemen thoughtfulIy admit
He paid a lot Of taxes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
EaoIer the Harder.

DO not fear work." said old man
Dobbs..
pitch in with brain and hand;
For You will find that easy jobs
Are mighty hard to land.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Ginks--I saw a woman hold up a
train n night last week.
BIinks-Where?
Ginks-At a society ball.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
A Gay Sire.

Charley Blobhs seems to be a seri-
GUS young man"
Yes. His fathers skill in dancing
the tango causes him acute discom-
fort"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

why is Duckftz going about with
an automobile tire on his arm?"
Mere force Of habit. His car Is
being repaired"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Omar--A %well-known scientist says
that men who work live longest.
Heiny-Oh, | don't know. II de-
Ponds on whom they try to work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

Why are these people continually
sending petitions for redress Of some
sfIeganceT
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
No More Searching.

Mrs. Bacon-John!
Mr.. Bacon-Yes, wife.
This paper SAY they are going to
do away with change pockets in mems
clothing"
Another blow at women's rights,
my dear"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

derbilt remained in the seclusion Of
the home of her brother-in-law, Regi-
maid Vanderbilt, still hopeful that any
hour would bring news Of her hus-
band.
The Cunard line received advices
that 10 Of the officers Of the Lusitania,
including Capt. Turner, were saved
and seven lost
Eric and Willy Gardner, aged 16 and
II years, respectively, Of Toronto,
were saved, but their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Gardner, were lost, &C.
cording to another ~cablegram received
by the Cunard line. The family was en-
route to New Zealand.
ALI Hayman, general manager for
the late Charles Frohman, received a
cablegrom from Frohman's London
manager, William Letoscq, stating that
he had identified Frohman's body at
Queenstown, had 1t embalmed and
made arrangements to send 1t to New
York on the first available steamer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
SENATOR DECLARES GERMANY
MAY NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR DISASTER.

Chicago.-United States Senator
James Hamilton Lewis, whip and par
liamentary leader Of the senate, dis
cussing the destruction of the Lust
tania and the probable attitude Of the
United States as a result, issued a
statement saying:
"Our first duty in the presence of
such a disaster is to restrain the emo
tions of resentment and await full re-
ports from official sources upon the
cause and responsibility for the at
tack.
I'VE should not forget that we are
to some degree responsible for the
catastrophe. The too frequent con
domination Of the president and the
administration by hasty and excited
There's Room at the Top.
He entered the barber shop, sat him
self down, resigned to his fate.
The barber shaved him.
Shampoo, sir?" asked the tonsor-
ialist.
No. replied the man, gazing at
his balm dome in the reflective mir
ror; Shine. Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
Municipal Psychology.

A city's made Of patient stuff,
When worthy strongers strike it,
The more they tell II that it's tough
The more 1t seems to like 1t.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
The Flohters sometime Llv,

n Fighters sometimes Live,
Bacon-I see that, as a rule, mar
ried men live seven years longer than
bachelors, and wives five years longer
than maids.
Egbert-And yet they want to make
us believe that fighting kills off so
many quickly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13
HAPPENINGS
Of fbe tOeek
IN o

Missouri Day was celebrated at the
Exposition despite
rain. Governor Major aud his personal
staff. army officers. exposition Off
cials and prominent M~issourians led a.
parade from the St Francis Hotel to
the fair grounds. At the Missouri
Building the Rev. w. X. Howe opened
the formal exercises with invocation
Missouri Day wound up with a recep-
ton and dance at the states building.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

In a special election held at Spring.
field on a question of a levy, of twenty
five cents for school building purposes
the proposition carried by a majority
of ninety votes. Only a small vote
cast.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

In the annual student election at
the University of Missouri, the pref
erential system of balloting was used.
e. G. Mead Of Slater was elected presi-
dent; c. E. Cowherd Of Perry vice
president; Dot D. Patterson of Macon
editor of Savitar; W. M. Neal of Inde-
pendence advertising manager of Saw
tar.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

The west and north parts of Moni-
teau county were swept late the other
afternoon by a destructive storm of
wind, hailstones and rain. Houses
and barns were blown down and
turned over, trees were uprooted, win
dows we're broken and telephone and
electric wires were broken and tan
gled.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-13

William Kelly of Frankfort. Kas.s
who owns a farm near Versailles, was
shot and killed recently. He mad been
there about two weeks looking after
his farm, and had been carrying q
shotgun about the place the last day
or two. 1t is not known how the gun
was discharged.
H. A. Murphy was convicted in the
criminal court at Springfield OF violat-
ing the state bulk sales law and was
sentenced to six months In Jail. This
Is the first conviction in Missouri IN.
der the statute.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-07
HOtU To Get Rid of a
Bad Cough
A Homemade Remedy that VIII
DO II Quickly. Cheap and
Easily Made

II you have bad cough or chest cold
which refuses to yield to ordinary RENE
dies, get from any druggist 21a ounces
OF Pinex 900 cents WORTH, pour into a
pint bottle and fill the bottle with plain
granulated sugar syrup. Start taking
teaspoonful every hour or two. In "a
hours your cough will be conquered or
very nearly so. Even whooping cough is
greatly relieved in this way.
The above mixture makes a full pint
"a family supply--of the finest cough
syrup that money could buy--at a cost
of only 81 cents. Easily prepared in 5
minutes. Full directions with Pinex.
This Pinex and Sugar Syrup prepa-
ration takes right hold of cough and
gives. almost. Immediate relief. II loos-
ems the dry, hoarse or tight cough in a
way that is really remarkable. Also
quickly heals the infamed membranes
WHICH accompany painful cough, and
stops the formation of phlegm in the
throat and bronchial tubes, thus ending
the persistent loose cough. Excellent for
bronchitis, spasmodic Group and winter
coughs. Keeps perfectly and tastes good
children like it.
Pinex is a special and highly concen-
trated compound OF genuine Norway pine
extract, rich in guaiacol, which is SO
healing to the membranes.
10 avoid disappointment, ask your
druggist for "21 ounces of Pinex, do
not accept anything else. A guarantee
OF absolute satisfaction, or money prompt
ly refunded goes with this preparation.
The Pinex Co., 1T. Wayne, Ind.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-07
Are You a Fifth wheel7

In the October American Magazine
Olive Higgins Prouty begins new Sc
rial novel called "The Fifth Wheel" Ii
is the story OF the social and business
adventures Of Ruth Vars, a New Eng
land girl Of good family who got tired
of having 10 live dependent on Others.
In the following extract taken from the
first installment Ruth Vars describes
what il is to be a fifth wheel;
There are lots of fifth wheels in the
world. Some are old and rusty and out
Of repair, and down in their inmost hubs
they long 10 roll Of into the gutter and
lie there quiet and undisturbed. These
are the old people, silver haired, self
eifacing. who 90 upstairs 20 bed early
when guests are invited for dinner. Some
are emergency fifth wheels, such as are
carried on automobiles, always ready Go
take their place on the road II one Of
the regular wheels breaks down and
needs 20 BE- sent away for repairs. These
are the middle-aged unmarried aunts
and oousins-staunch, relia ble-who are
sent for % take care Of the children
while mother runs over 20 Europe for a
holiday. And some are FIFTH wheels like
mvself- neither old nor self-efacing.
neither mi8dle-ared nor useful but sim
ply expensive 10 keep painted, and very
hungry for the road.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-10-07
This Fairs Fashions in Buttons.

The October Woman's Home Compan-
ion, which is called "The Fall and Win
ter Fashions" devotes IL illustrated
pages TO the fashions of this fall and
winter. Edith NJ. Weidenfeld describing
the seasons trimmings tells about the
fall styles in buttons:
"The buttons are in every conceivable
shape square, round, oblong, bali land
in sizes from one-quarter inch to two
inches, bigger than that they are not
considered smart this season. Among
the buttons, the crochet that introduces
metallic threads in its design and the
metal one in openwork design are the
greatest novelties. Then there are but
tons OF braid celluloid, vegetable ivory,
galalith and jet. In black and white
tlsy are modsh. and in the exact shade
OF the costume they are considered most
correct. A favorite idea is to ri a
costume with bands Of braid and finish
il with buttons covered with the same
braid"