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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
FRENCH REPORT
Gains FOR ALLIES
DESPERATE BATTLES ON BOTH
FRoNTs-RUsslANs TURN
/ ING TABLES.
BELGIANS REPULsE GERMANS
Allies Slowly Advance in DardaneIIes
Campaign, Despite Obstinate Re-
s~istance of Turks-Petrograd
Takes News Calmly.

acknowledgements fighting is go
ing on in both the eastern and west
ern theaters of the war.
The French report considerable
gains for the allies along the western
line at various points, while the Aus
tro-Germans are said by Berlin and
Vienna to be continuing their sue
cesses in the Carpathians and Galicia.
Further south, the Russians aver
that they have captured a strongly
fortified position "a miles in length,
extending from the Bistritza River to
the Rumanian frontier.
Germans Claim Advance.
The Germans claim to have made a
slight advance, but with the battle
ebbing and flowing this is not consid-
cred serious in military circles here,
Along toward the coast, the Belgian
army has repulsed an attempt of the
Germans to regain the position which
the forces of King Albert established
on the right bank of the User canal.
Petrograd continues to take the sit
uation calmly and, although admitting
that the Russin army has been forced
back by overwhelming numbers and
has lost heavily in the retirement,
says the Russians are now concentrat-
ing on a new line and preparing for
another big battle.
Austrians in Retreat.
Until this battle is decided, the Brit
fish military critics are Withholding
their comment. 1t was pointed out
by some Of them, however, that more
than once the Russians have been
driven back. but that they always re-
covered and made the victors regret
their penetration into Russian terri,
tory.
There e no official reports from
the D~ardanelles, but unofficial news
is to the effect that the allies are
slowly advancing, despite the obsti
nate resistance Of the Turks.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
CONTROL IN LISBON
Riotinq Takes Place and New Gov
eminent Is Proclaimed From
City Hall.

Lisbon.-The success Of the revolu-
tionary forces has been confirmed.
The new government, which Joac Cha
gas will preside over has been pro-
claimed from the windows of the city
hall, and the announcement was re-
ceived with enthusiastic manifesto
lions.
The casualties of Fridays fighting
numbered 67 killed and 300 wounded.
Saturdays list is not yet obtainable,
but there were many victims on both
sides.
The minister of finance conferred
with the commanders of the Repub-
lican guard and the police and ar
ranged for concerted measures to pre-
vent further disturbances.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Bulletin.

Ramsgate, England Another air
raid has occurred. About 40 bombs
were dropped. So far as has been
a%scertained three persons were in
jured.
The aircraft was a Zeppelin, and in
addition to dropping bombs here it
also flew over Margate. No news of
the extent of the damage done there,
if any, has been received.
No serious material damage was
done, except to the Bull hotel, which
was almost wrecked. The bomb went
through the roof and pierced it's way
to the cellar. Three guests asleep in
the hotel were injured, but it is not
believed their hurts are srious.
A hostile aircraft appeared also near
Dover harbor but returned to sea.
Several minor explosions wer heard
and all the electric light in the town
we're extinguished.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
A|RsH|Ps
ATTACK ZEPPELIN.
PUTS UP SPIRITED FIGHT BUT is
DESTROYED WITH ITS
CREW.
AIR RAIDERS VISIT ENGLAND
Bombs Dropped at Various Points Do
Considerable Damage and Wound
Three-Another Seen at
Dover.

London.-The story of a duel be-
tween a Zeppelin and a squadron OF
~ British aeroplanes has reached the
Daily Mail by way Of Rotterdam.
This Zeppelin" says the account,
had been frequently seen cruising
in the neighborhood of Brussels.
About 8 o'clock in the evening it was
suddenly surrounded and attacked by
27 areoplanes. The Zeppelin put up
a spirited fight with machine guns
and tried to escape by rising to a
high altitude. But the aeroplanes
Unanswered skillfully and gave the
bulky airshop no chance.
within a few minutes the Yep
pelin had received several mortal
wounds and Sell. All the crew of 60
were killed. Two aeroplanes were de-
stroyed by the Zeppelin's guns"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

Washington, D. C.-With the pub
LEGATION of the text of President Will
sons note to Germany demanding that
submarine attacks on neutral ship
ping be stopped, official Washington
turned it's attention to the probable
contents of the German reply.
With the realization that this gov
ernment's action is now ir~revocable, a
feeling OF relief was evidenced in all
official quarters. 1t is appreciated
that Germany's reply can hardly be
looked for within a shorter period
than a week.
The chief proposal expected from
Germany is a renewal of the proposal
that the United States bring about an
abandonment of the German subma-
rine program by inducing Great Brit
ain to give up her attempt to keep
food out OF Germany. Berlin, it is de-
clared, believes that such an answer
on the part of Germany should sat
isfy all the arguments of the United
States. 1t can be stated emphatically
that the administration will not enter
tain the expected German proposal.
The attitude of Germany, it is be-
lieved, will be one Of not taking seri-
ously the exalted appeal of President
Wilson on the grounds of humanity
and civilization. The German notion
seems to be that such portions Of the
! note can be disregarded and the mat
ter reduced to a business basis. No
tice has been taken in German quar-
tiers of the expressions by public mer
in this country to the effect thai
Americans really ought not to have
embarked on the Lusitania, and thu
belief seems to exist that by appeal
ing to this view held by many Ameri
cans the real issues and a break will
be avoided. President Wilson's state
ment that Americans exercisinI
their "indisputable rights" when al
tackled is, according to the Germal
view, a vulnerable point in the Amer
can note.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
AMERICAN WOMAN ATTACKED
Paris Youth, Whose Name is With
held Because Of Family, Caught
in Apartment.

Paris, France.--A high school stu
dent, whose name is withheld by the
police because of his family connec-
tons. was arrested on a charge of
attempting to strangle Nine. Brandt,
reputed to be a wealthy American,
whea she resisted his attempt to rob
her apartments in the Rue de la
Porpe.
The youth was frightened by Nine.
Brandt's scream and fed, running in
to the arms of a policeman just out
side the door. The police profess to
believe he was the dupe of older as.
~gociates who planned the robbery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
To Attend Utilities Session.

Gov. and Mrs. Elliott w. Major will
attend the FLOATING Convention" Of
the Missouri Public Utilities Associa-
ton on board the steamer Quincy May
81, 28, 30 and 80. The association will
take its delegates southwark on its an
nual convention. The route will in
clude the Mississippi, Ohio, Cumber-
land and Tennessee rivers.
Herman Spoehrer, chairman Of the
entertainment committee, has provid-
ed dancing, vaudeville and carnival
features on board the boat, and at Pa
ducah, KY, Friday evening there will
be a dance at the Paducah Country
Club. Saturday morning the CONNER
cial Club Of Cairo, ILL.,, will entertain
the delegates with an automobile ride
through Illinois, which will be fol-
lowed by breakfast On board the
steamer Quincy.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
NO MORE OVERPAY
FOR STATE CLERKS
BARkER's OPINION WILL Re
oUIRE MEN TO RETURN
EXCESS SUM.
OLD CUSTOM OF LEGISLATURE
Estimated That $500 Was Paid Out
Illegally, and State Auditor viii
Take steps to Get It
Back.
Jefferson City.

Jefferson City.
Attorney General Barker, in an
opinion rendered to State Auditor
John P. Gordon, held that neither
branch of the legislature has author
ity to authorize the payment of sal
airy to the chief clerk of the house or
the secretary of the senate to exceed
ten days after the adjoinment of the
session.
Barker likewise held that clerks re-
tanned by either branch of the legis-
lature to wind up its work could be
paid for only the actual time en-
ployed, and that money paid in ex-
cess would be unlawfully expended.
John C. Russell, chief clerk to State
Treasurer Deal, estimated that about
$500 was paid out to follower clerks.
These officials, Auditor Gordon said,
received pay for so days after ad-
journment at SIS a day. They con-
cluded their work and departed with
in ten days after adjournment, Cor
don said.
Many of the holdover clerks, OF
which there were about 80 in the
house and 80 in the senate, including
stenographers and d~oorkeepers, were
paid for ten days, departed within
three days after the adjournment o.
the session.
Under Barker's opinion, about So,
900 of this money vas paid out with
out authority of law under the legis
lative resolutions.
Bankers opinion upsets an old Gus
tom of the legislature. 1t has been thu
practice to leave a large force o
clerks in Jefferson City upon adjourn
ment to wind up the business.
These clerks usually remain for thu
next day and get their money for the
full time and depart for home.
Some steps will be taken by thu
state auditor to o the mone]
paid out in excess of the amour
which Barker held was lawful. Cor
don has written to the clerks asking
them to return all in excess of a stipu
lated amount.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
urqee Wilson's Support.

Gov. E. w. Major Of Missouri, &C
companied by Mrs. Major, their chill
dren and a party of friends, while in
Los Angeles, on his way east, was en-
phatic in speaking of the action of
President Wilson On. the Lusitania af-
fair.
Whatever President Wilson does at
this time of great trouble will be alb
solutely right" said the governor.
1.-THE president should be given the
undivided support of every man in
whatever decision he may reach re-
garding our attitude toward the bel
ligerent nations.
"As a state executive l have no sug-
gestions to make as to what should
be done, but l will say positively that
when President Wilson announces his
policy on the war situation ] am for
that policy"
The party departed for home last
night.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
PASTOR is GUILTY OF ARSON

Henrietta, Texas.-The Right Rev.
Philip J.. Kline was convicted Of arson
and sentenced to five years imprison-
ment. Father Kline announced his
counsel would appeal.
The state charged he set fire last
fall to q building he owned, which was
used as a school to obtain the insur-
ance. Father Kline declared he was
not in the city and denied he had any
connection with the fire.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
No Relief In Sight.

No Relief In Sight.
The railroads Of Missouri can ex-
pect no relief in the matter Of IN
creased rates before fall, il al all, as
a result OF the fling in the supreme
court by Attorney Busby, counsel for
the state public service commission,
OF a brief in which he contended that
the commission had no power to in
crease rates above the statutory
maximum.
Busby's brief argument was sub
mitted in the Kansas City Southern
demurrage case. If it is decided in
its regular order an opinion cannot
be expected before midsummer.
Should the supreme court uphold
Busby's contention. there could be no
increase in rates until the close OF
the legislative session of 1917. Should
the commission be overruled, it will
proceed with the hearing on the pres
ent application of the roads.
In the Missouri Southern case,
Chief Justice Lamm, who wrote the
opinion in which he held the commits
sion had power to raise rates above
the statutory maximum. said it was
clear that the legislature intended to
confer that power on the commission.
Not Intended, Busby Says.
Judge Lamm, however, did not dis
cuss the constitutional right of the
Legislature to transfer the power.
Attorney Busby, who was the auth
or of the law creating the public serv'
ice commission and who was largely
instrumental in obtaining its passage
said there was no such intention or
the part Of the legislators or those
who sponsored the bill.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
GERMANY EXPECTED TO ASK u.
S. TO HAVE ENGLAND CHANGE
HER PRESENT PLAN.
REPLY LIKELY WITHIN A WEEK
WASHINGTON Thinks Kaiser Will Offer
to Discontinue Submarine War II
Embargo on Food Shipments
to That Country Is Raised.
GERMANY FOR ARBITRATION ON
LuSlTANIA, BERLIN REPORT

London, England. The Exchange
Telegraph company has received the
following message from Amsterdam:
"a telegram from Berlin states that
the vossische zeituns announces that
high government circles in Germany
favor the submission of the question
of the L~usitania's sinking and the diff
ficulties with America arising there
from to a court of arbitration"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
acquisitions for Two.

Harry Mclaughlin and Andrew
Stevenson of the st. Louis police de-
partment stopped in Jefferson City,
and obtained a requisition upon the
governor Of Colorado for Gus Koenig,
also known as Red" and Charles
Fromme, also known as Dutch"
Fromme, who are accused of the muir
der Of Frederick H. Soller, paymaster
of the St. Louis Refrigerator Com
pany.
After getting the requisition from
Acting Gov. Painter the two officers
departed for Denver, where Koenig
and Fromme are in custody, to take
them back to st. Louis.
Koenig and Fromme are charged
with being two Of a party of four
which held up and killed Soller, secur-
ing $1,000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Liner cYmric Sails.

New York City. - Heavily laden
with munitions of war for the allies,
the White Star liner Cymric sailed
for Liverpool. Not an American was
among the lis first cabin passengers,
although some were included among
the 45O steerage passengers. Lifeboat
drills will be held every day during
the voyage.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
HOLLAND AWAITS ANSWER
SHE, TOO, LOST CITIZENS ON
BOARD LUsITANIA.
No Action to Be Taken Until U. S.
Sets ExampIe-Watching De-
veIopments Closely.

The Hague, Holland.-The Dutch
government is watching closely the re
suit of the American note to Germany
concerning the Lusitania.
Probably no action will be taken
by Holland until Germany replies to
the United States, although there
were a number of subjects of the
Netherlands among the victims of the
disaster.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
LIQUOR BUSINESS ON THE BUM

Paterson, New Jersey. Thirty
three saloons went out of business
and several bottlers and wholesalers
retired Saturday was tie last day
for Paterson saloon keepers to apply
for renewals of licenses and SO failed
to apply.
Billy Sundays influence had con
tributed as n Of the causes for the
falling off.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Hopes Wilson WIN End the War.

Portland, Ore,-At the final session
here of the 1915 annual conference Of
the National Congress of Mothers and
Parent Teachers Association, resolu-
tons were adopted decrying mill
tarism and expressing hope that Pres
ident Wilson may be able to bring
about a permanent peace between the
warning nations.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
PENNSYLVANIA PASSES ZONE
Arrives at Greenock, Scotland, un-
touched-Great Relief Felt by
All Interested.

New York.-The Anchor line steam
er Pennsylvania passed safely through
the war zone about the British Isles
and arrived at Greenock, Scotland,
Monday morning, 1t was announced
by officials Of the Cunard line, to
which the Pennsylvania was char
tered.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
cahla station Attacked.

Vancouver, b. Can armed raiding
party attacked the Pacific cable at
Barmleld Creek on the west coast Of
Vancouver Island. Shots were ex-
changed between the raiders and a
sentry who reused the military guard.
The raiders escaped in the darkness.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
can,t no Elahlnn

Philadelphia.-Orders have been Is
sued to all the wardens Of the state
department Of fisheries to install the
newly improved state law prohibiting
unnaturalized ~foreign-born residents
from fishing. A similar law prevents
them from hunting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
c. 0. b. Witness pevelons.

Syracuse. N. Y.-The Theodore
RooseveltW. Barnes trial has revealed
a new type of witness. He is known
as the C. o. D. variety. Several ex-
legislators have refused to take the
stand before their mileage fee of s
cents a mile and attendance fees of
SO cents were paid by the Barnes at
torneys.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
bow kllIs child WIN Bal in Game.

Chicago.-"Hit it a mile" yelled
Frederick Dreher, 4 years old, as a
stone used for a baseball, was thrown
to Vincenzo Gurica, the batter, in a
game here. Gurica swung, missed
and the bat crushed against the Ore
her child's head, killing him instantly.
Gurica is 8 years old.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Husrta,s Family Ioina Him

New York City.-Senora Emilia
Aguila De Huerta, wife Of General
Victorfano Huerta, three married
daughters and their husbands, sew
eral grandchildren, tutors and Ferdi-
nand Gil, adviser and interpreter for
the party arrived from Spain to join
General Huerta.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

Detroit, Mich.-By an unanimous
vote. the striking motormen and con
ductors Of the Detroit United Railway
agreed to a plan for settlement Of the
labor trouble.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
HAPPENINGS
of tire tOeek
IN D

Because he did not visit the stein
room every two hours and because
he was said to have performed a GER
tain part Of his work in less than the
allotted time. Max Lehman, a brew
cry worker of st. Louis, was fined by
the Brewery Workers Union and on
refusing to pay the fine was suspend
ed from the union and subsequently
lost his job.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
senator Lewis Praises people

Chicago.-The United States seeks
no war with Germany, nor with any
other nation, but IL wal is forced upon
the country, the enemies will face a
unified people, Senator James Hamil-
ton Lewis asserted in an address at
the dinner of the Naval and Military
Order of the Spanish-American war.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
rMo cerman Alrmen Saved.

New York-The steamship Ameri-
can, which arrived from Amsterdam.
reports that on May 2, off the Dutch
coast an aeroplane fell into the sea.
A boat was lowered and picked UP
two Germans who we're landed on the
coast.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Travellers Vote Confidence In Wilson

Springfield. nl.-Resolutions ex.
pressing confidence in President VII.
son were adopted at the closing SEES.
sion OF the annual convention Of the
Illinois Council of the United Com
mercial Travellers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
held for KlIIInn Bow.

Montgomery City, Mo. - Elton
Tharpe, II, formerly Of this city, is
held at Carrollton, ILL.,, charged with
killing Lloyd Witworth. IL. Accord
ing TO the report, he Is charged with
killing the Witworth boy because Of
q 1~4-year-old girl.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20

Los Angeles, Caller skull crush
ed by the blows Of a hammer, Mrs.
Sina Orr, 81 years old, wife Of a re-
tired farmer from vinita, Ok, was
found dead in her home here. e. p.
Orr, the husband, was sought by the
police.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
uIInois traveller, MEETING.

Springfield, M.-The Grand Council
Of Illinois, United Commercial Travel
crs, has held its 10Th annual conven-
ton in this city. The convention
ended Saturday with the annual cleo
ton Of officers.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
lndIanana unhoId WIIaon.

Indianapolis. 1nd.-The indiana divi.
sion Of the Travellers Protective AS
sociation in annual convention here
voted to send a message TO President
Wilson approving his stand in the
psltania situation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Constantine Has PIeurisy.

London, England.-An Athens dis
patch to the Exchange Telegraph Co.
states that the illness Of King Com
stantine is taking its normal course.
His majesty Is said TO be suffering
from an attack Of pleurisy which de-
veloped from a cold.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Kicks Pastor PRAYING for Hin.

Bloomington, Ill.-Angered because
the Rev. Frank Merrithew knelt down
in the street at Grizzly and publicly
prayed for him after ~upbraiding him.
Louis Gibbs kicked the pastor in the
back. The pastor now wants $4,000
damages.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
aoo Sailor .HIt TralL

Paterson, N. J.-One thousand blue
jackets from the Atlantic feet, nov
at New York, came here to hear Billy
Sunday. Three hundred of them "hit
the trail"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
ParoIes Sc prlsoners.

Before leaving for his home in Car
r%ollton, Lieut.-Go Painter issued two
more paroles which had not been rec
commended by the state board Of par
dons, making a total Of 36 prisoners
he has released during three weeks
he has occupied the executive office.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
New Head q women,s coIIeoe.

Pittsburg, Pa-Dr. John G. Acheson
was %inaugurated as president Of the
Pennsylvania College Of Women. DR..
Acheson was formerly president of
the Kentucky College Of Women.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
unIveraItx Student al 1o.

Iowa City, Ia-Helen Bradford Of
ottumwa, 10 years old, has made ar.
rangements to enter the University of
Iowa next September. She has grad
uated from the high school.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Acting Governor Reverses Chief.

Acting Governor Painter reversed
an action of Gov. Major by renting
the $500 bond Of Harry Lacker, ac-
cused as a pickpocket, who decamped.
The remittance was at the request Of
Sam Weisman, a st. Louis tailor, who
explained that Lacker was in q Vir-
ginia ~penitentiary under q 10-year
sentence and could not be returned
to st. Louis for trial.
Gov. Major a few weeks ago re-
jected Weisman's request. The lieu
tenant governor held that WeiBman
had done everything in his power
to bring back the fugitive and granted
the remittance, over the protest Of
Circuit Attorney Harvey. Lacker was
to have been tried in st. Louis in
October, 1918.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
italian cablnet ouIta.

Rome.-Feeling that there was not
the unanimity Of sentiment among the
people which should be present IN
case the country decides to go to war.
the Italian cabinet resigned in q body.
The king has reserved his action.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-05-20
Search FOR Victims Is KEPT up.

Observation-Disclosures rough weather
the search for missing victims Of the
Lusitania disaster continues. One Of
the bodies brought in was identified
as Mrs. Annie s. Taylor Of Dorchester,
Mass.