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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

brought It to me to Kajana. declaring
that II in one month | did not consent
he should allow me to be sent to exile.
While | was in Kajana he knew that
his secret was safe, therefore by every
means in his power he urged me to
consent to the odious union.
"All the rest is known TO you-how
Providence directed you to me as my
deliyerer, and how Woodroffe followed
you In secret. and pretending to be
my friend. took me with him to Peters
burg. He had learned OF my fortune
from the baron, and intended to marry
me himself. But now that all is over
it appears to me like some terrible
dream never believed that SO much
iniquity existed in the world. or that
men could fight a defenseless woman
with such double-dealing and cruel in
genuity. Ali the tortures / endured
In Kajana r beyond human concep-
ton. Yet surely Oberg and Wood
roffe will obtain their well-merited de-
serts-if not in this world, then in the
world to come. Are we not taught by
Holy Writ to forgive our enemies?
Therefore. let us forgive"
=
There my silent loves strange story
ended. A bald, Straightforward nara
tive that held us all for some moments
absolutely speechless-one of the
strangest and most startling stories
yer revealed.
She watched every expression Of
my ~countenance, and then, which had
finished reading and placed my arm
tenderly about her slim waist, she
raised her beautiful face to mine to re-
ceive the passionate kiss I imprinted
upon those soft, full lips.
This, of course, makes everything
plain" exclaimed Jack. "Polovstoff
was a very liberal minded and upright
official who was greatly in the favor
of the czar. and a serious rival to
Oberg, whose drastic and merciless
methods in Finland were not exactly
approved by the emperor. The baron
was well aware Of this, and by in
geniously enticing him on board the
Iris he succeeded by handing that
small bomb concealed in a cigar-a
nihilist continuance that had probably
been seized by his police in Finland
in freeing himself from the rival who
was destined to occupy his post"
YES" l said with a sigh. "The
mystery is cleared up, it is true, yet
my Door Elma is, still the victim"
And l kissed my love pa~ssionately
again and again upon the lips.
THE END.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09
DISASTERS LAID TO WIRELESS
Possible Explanation Of Events Tnas
Have Been More or Less OF
Mystery.

A well-known scientist recently sug'
gested that the mysterious explosion
which destroyed the British battleship'
the Bulwark, might have been due 70
the influence Of wireless waves. Tne
theory that wireless causes explosions
was put forward some time ago by a
French engineer. TO prove his point,
he called attention to the fact that the
disaster to the British steamer, the
volturno, which vas burnt In the At
lantic. took place Just on the junction
point where the wireless waves from
The ETHEL tower and Glace bay meet
The mysterious mine explosion at
senehenydd also occurred on the CHI
den.paris wireless line.
The French engineer also points out
mat In his opinion wireless has 2
strange effect on the mind. and be con-
siders that II Is for this reason that
collisions between ships have greatly
increased Of recent years. Many q
these mishaps have taken place At the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

small tucks. These are to be replaced,
as the cold weather comes on, by
gowns of canton flannel, made long.
The small boys pajamas hardly need
description. They are made Of light
cotton materials. The pants are
fastened at the waist with a tape
which is run through a hem in the
top. They are as plain as can be and
SO is the coat. This is usually bound
with braid and provided with a peck
ct at one side. The same pattern is
used for the canton flannel pajamas
used in cold weather.
For the comfort Of little ones VINO
sleep in cold rooms and are liable 10
kick their feet from under cover, bed
| shoes Of canton flannel or of elder
down are recommended. They are
easily made and easily Numbered and
they are most comforting.
There are numbers of patterns for
little nightdresses-the simplest ones
are the best. For the little boy, pa
jamas, like those shown in the pic
ture, cannot be improved upon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09
Laboratory Gems.

jewelers. say that the statements OF
the chemists as to laboratory gems
have been exaggerated in various
ways and as a result dishonest deal.
ers often take advantage Of the situa.
ton. Such dealers may try occasion
ally to sell IN imitation for a real
gem, but more common frauds are IN
making ~extravagant claims for the
limitations.
Rubies and sapphires T declared
by the jewelers. to be the only gems
that are really reproduced in the
laboratories with the same chemical
composition as the natural stones,
Both are gems OF the corundum group.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

junction Of wireless wave routes, and
1t is said that the wireless so affected
the brains Of ships commanders that
In critical moments they lost control
Of their vessels. This theory is con
firmed by the fact that birds flying
e a wireless stations move in an UNI
easy, agitated fashion, as IL their
senses YER under some strange in
nuence.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

Il understand that you are a great
peace advocate, MI. Dolan?"
Il am that" answered Mr.. Rafferty,.
"An' might inquire what you're 70.
ing to do to preserve peace?"
Il don't have to do anything. Man
an boy I've met about everybody
that thinks he's a fighter in this neigh.
borhood. There's none Of EN- thai
wont admit I'm the best man. "a
what's there to quarrel abouts"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09
snldnr Crochet.

A myriad of spider webs glowing In
all the colors Of the rainbow, just as
when the early morning SUI strikes
the colors from the devil And IT is
done from one yarn variegated in hue
like the yarns which the children use
for The horse lines which they knit on
the little red spools. The crochet IT.
aelf Ia done In a very loose, weblike
stitch. which 30 arrangeu itself to the
different colors OF the yarn as they
come IN turn that the effect Is that
II many different colored webs strung
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

together with invisible threads. A
lovely light dressing sacque Of this
spider crochet is mounted over a lin
ing OF softest gray silk, and the o
suit is altogether charming. A white
or pale pink parasoI may be seer with
the same spider webbing ~crocheted in
silk covering It's entire top.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

ciate. he found the people all sitting
when he was about to pronounce the
benediction. He paused, expecting
them to rise, until an old shepherd.
looking up to the pulpit, said: Say
ava. sir; we're a-sittin' to cheat the
dowgs."-Youth's Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

MT. slowboy calling on girl)-You
seem-er-rather distant this eve
ming" Girl-"Well. your chair isn't
nailed down. 10 it7"-Brooklyn Eagle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

There is no reason to doubt the sim
cerity Of a woman WHO voluntarily
wears a Salvation army bonnet.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09
RaIsInu Money for sohoola

'F"F""VI WFFFEI ~ |EHV1THs
In a single year 800 school leagues
IN Virginia. with q membership OF
nearly $4,000 persons. raised $50, 900
Tor their echooIa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-09-09

ing me. 1 will not go down into the
cellar"
"But why?" asked her friend. BE
cause" she replied. Il am afraid OF
spiders"
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
ACREY CASE WILL
BE HEARD BY STATE

Whether the State Industrial Acct
dent Commission values the injuries
of w. ID. Acrey, who was shot in
performance OF duty, as highly as he
does himself will be decided in the
hear future. The case of Acrey
against the city of Holtvile will be
heard here April 30 before Attorney
c. L. Childers, referee of the commits
sion for Imperial county.
Acrey, during the time he was in
the employ of the city of Holtville as
a peace officer, was shot 7 times
while attempting to make an arrest.
Recently he placed a basis for
settlement of his injuries at $2,7OO.
The Holtville trustees compromised by
offering h'm $500. Acrey thought his
injuries We're worth more, wherefore
the case will be heard before a rep
resentative of the accident commits
sion.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
BAPTIST SUNDAY
SCHOOLS PICNIC

The First Baptist Sunday School
held their annual picnic Saturday at
SINNERS ranch. Two large hayracks
and many autos conveyed the happy
crowd to the picnic grounds. Games
were enjoyed up to the dinner hour
and promptly at u dinner VAS
served. Every known thing good to
eat was on the table and in great
abundance. Lemonade was always on
hand and large tubfuls disappeared
during the day. One hundred and
seventy-five were counted for dinner.
The afternoon was spent in various
games, running, potato racing, candy
eating, nail-driving for the ladies' and
button sewing for the men. Croquet
and quoits were played all day long.
A fine happy family spirit pervaded
the entire day and all were sorry
when the time for homecoming ar
rived. Before leaving hearty cheer
was given to the host and hostess,
Mr.. and Mrs. Skinner.
The picnic is over, but the pleasant
memories will linger long.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
JOHN BUNNY DIES
AFTER LONG ILLNESS

New York, April 26.-John Bunny,
aged 81, motion picture comedian.
died Of Bright's disease late today.
Bunny's illness was marked by ire
quent Improvements, giving his friends
hope he might recover. Within the
last 10 days he was reported dying.
Later he rallied and read premature
accounts of his death published III
local papers, laughed heartily and
discussed them with his friends. The
following day he was 50 much i'm
proved he wished to leave The house,
and his doctors and wife restrained
him with difficulty.
His face is probably known to more
persons in the motion picture world of
America and other countries than that
of any other man. lie regarded his
sc-called extreme LONELINESS as his
greatest asset.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
High School Notes.
(By Thomas r. Wilson,

The students We're fortnnats. IN ,hsv-
ing Mrs. o. Sweeney'to talk to them
in assembly this morning. She spoke
to them on the subject of "Fighting"--
not of military fighting or prize fight
ing, but of the fight for the right.
The talk was greatly enjoyed by all.
The debate which was to have been
given last Friday in assembly will be
given on Wednesday morning. The
question is:
"Resolved, That the Monroe doctrin.
as part of the American foreign
policy should be discontinued"
This debate promises to be the best
one given this year. The affirmative
will be upheld by Laban Brewer and
Leslie Tilton. The negative speakers
are Villa Lincoln and Thomas Will
son. -
The inter-class tennis tournament is
drawing to close. The Seniors have
taken one more championship, max
ing 4 altogether. This championship
was in the boys singles. Fred Ber-
ry, the Senior representative, upset
all dope when he defeated Louis Ha-
mann, the Junior man. The score
was SO, 11-9.
This championship is one that the
Juniors have been counting on all
year. The girls singles is down to
the final set, which is between the
Sophomores and Postgraduates. Lula
Larey (Sophomore) defeated NJ. Con-
ley (Freshman) in Fridays playing.
In the girls doubles Friday Lula
Larey and Ella Simmons, Sophomores,
defeated Jessie Jones and Villa Lin
coin, Postgraduates. The score was
C-1, SO. Coach Smith says that he
expects the tournament to be finished
ty the end of the week.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
CHANGING OFFICES
AT COURT HOUSE

Initial work, preparatory to rear
ranging a number Of offices IN the
court house and taking possession Of
the Vencill property, Immediately ad-
joining the court house, was begun
this morning.
The partition between the office Of
the county superintendent of schools
and the auditor has been displaced
and it is expected the work of NOV
ing the office will be completed this
week.
Preparations have not yet begun in
the county clerks office, which will
likewise be removed to the Vencill
block. Announcement was made this
morning that the office probably
would be settled in the new quarters
before the end of this week.
The office which will be vacated
by the superintendent of schools will
lie devoted to the auditor. 1t is not
known what disposition will be made
of the clerks office in the court
house.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
Germans Bring Out
An Immense Gun

sula," the war office announced to-
DAY. This is interpreted to mean that
the Allies combined land and sea at
tack on the Dardanelles Notifications
has begun.
No numbers were stated, but it is
Relieved 10000 troops were landed.
Sir Ian Hamilton is commanding. Ad-
dltional reports from Athens declared
the entire Allied fleet is in action.
1t is believed final tremendous Ell
forts will be made to force the way 10
Constantinople.
Claim Russians Have Failed.
Vienna, April 26 (By wireless via
Sayville)-The war office issued n
statement today that the Russian of
fenslve in the Carpathians has COM
rletely failed. No progress has been
made In Uszok Pass. 1t is claimed the
RUSSIAN losses are tremendous.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
CAR CRASHES INTO
POST; NONE INJURED

A CaleXico stage owned by George
Novak of this city was partially
wrecked and 3 passengers were slight
ly shaken up when the car crashed
into a post in the vicinity of the 81
mons ranch at this morning.
The car was making the return trip
from CaleXico and had reached the
turn of the road at the east point
of the Simons ranch when the acci-
dent occurred. Joe Delaney, driver
of the car, asserted this morning that
the lights on the car suddenly went
cut as he reached the turn.
The auto had almost completed the
curve, when the front wheels struck
the ditch bank at the north end of
the road and crashed into fence
post. The post was snapped off and
III the collision the auto was consid-
erably damaged.
None of the passengers were in
jured.
Sheriff Meadows reported this
morning that evidence at the scene
of the accident tender to show that
of the passengers had been hurled
through the windshield, but the diver
of the car this morning denied that
any one had been injured.
No arrests have been made.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
Witness broke Down

Los Angeles, April 26.-Under a
merciless cross-eXaminaton of Attor
ney Rogers, Edith Serkin, star state
witness in the case OF Chief of Po-
lice Sebastian, broke down and sobbed
on the bench.
Il didn't sleep all night she cried;
"Pm sick"
Rogers forced the girl to frequent
contradiction of details of her direct
testimony. The girl fought bravely,
but plainly was near collapse. After
one discrepancy the court called her
to the bench to discuss the varying
statements. 1t was then she sobbed.
The cross-examination was still in
progress late today.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
MIXED IDEAS OF
MANY CONGRESSMEN

San Francisco, April 2G.-Ex-Speak-
er Cannon and l39 representatives
and senators and their wives toured
the bay as guests of exposition of
ficials today and will be given re-
ception and ball tonight. Tomorrow
they will sail for Honolulu.
Criticism of the Philippine bill,
praise of Wilson and predictions of a
split in the Republican organization
were voiced today by members of the
party.
Senator Smoot of Utah expressed
dissatisfaction over the Philippine bill,
aiming at Philippine independence. He
plans personal investigation of con-
ditions during his trip. He will leave
the party at Honolulu, proceeding to
Manila alone. Later he will visit Ja-
pan.
Senator James of Kentucky, follow
ing personal investigation of busi-
ness conditions throughout the coun-
try, said:
"The Democratic party's prospects
next year are bright. Business is
strong everywhere. The president
and his leaders have handled diff
cult and dangerous situation to the
peoples satisfaction. | think Will
son will be renominated by acclama-
ton and reelected overwhelmingly" :"
He predicted the same split as be-
fore between the progressive Republic
ans and conservative Republicans.
Cannon was in a bathtub when in
terviewed by representative of the
United Press. Asked if he would
dance the Virginia reel tonight at the
exposition ball, as he had promised,
he replied that he could not say un-
til he saw what effects the saft water
trip on the bay would have. He add
ed that he is at present more con-
cerned in getting the stains of travel
from his person than in the national
political situation.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
Editors at Exposition.

San Francisco, April 26.-Forty-
three members of the California Edi-
torial Association were guests of hon
or at the exposition today. Following
a reception as Inside Inn they marched
to Festival Hall, where broze me-
mortal medal was presented. Later
they toured the Joy Zone together.
When the scribes formed in line to
march to Festival Hall the band struck
up wedding march in honor of Edi-
tor Harlan G. Palmer of the Holly
wood Citizen, who had secretly wed
Miss Ethelyn Hunkins of Hollywood
and Editor c. E. Jones of the Ian
caster Leader, who married Miss Jes-
sic Clark in Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
Politics Turned Inside Out
At Roosevelt Libel Trial

"Do you mean to say you wanted
to consult with a boss?" was the
question asked, after reading the let
ter in which Roosevelt complained
that Governor Black wanted to make
2 appointments which he believed
should be left for him after his in
auguration.
"The letter speaks for itself" the
colonel snapped.
Another letter from Roosevelt to
Platt said if Platt was committed to
an appointment of labor commissioner
and couldn't get out of it, Roosevelt
would appoint Platt's man. Roosevelt
declared he finally appointed the
man Platt had not backed.
"Was your action in consulting
Platt visible or invisible government ~
sarcastically inquired WINS.
at was as visible as it could be-"
the colonel smiled.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26

Syracuse, April 26.-Roosevelt
spent an uncomfortable day on the
witness stand in the Barnes libel
trial today. Barnes attorney pro-
duced scores of letters secured from
the executors of the estate of the late
Senator Platt. They disclosed the de-
tails of long and frequent corre-
spondence, with frequent consultations
and acquiescence ofRoosevelt to Platt's
wishes in certain instances. Other
letters between Roosevelt and Barnes
were produced, showing Roosevelt's
sympathy with Barnes and opposition
to the denomination of Hughes as gov
ernor of New York.
Attorney Ivins, for Barnes, said the
Roosevelt lawyers had failed to pro-
duce certain letters they desired. Some
of Platt's correspondence between 1898
and 1905 was obtained, he said. There
are 60 letters in all, many from the
colonel seeking conference.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
(BY WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD

VI u u h tOIlIsI I1EAIJ)
COPYRIGHT BY THE UNITED
PRESS
H f A DO u ART + RS BRITISH
OVERSEAS ARMY IN NORTHERN
FRANCE, APRIL 2G.-THE GER
MANS ARE BOMBARDING YPRES
WITH 17-fNCH GUNS, THE La
TEST PRODUCT OF THE KRUPP
WORKS. THE ROAR is AUDIBLE
FOR THIRTY MILES.
GERMAN INCENDIARY SHELLS
HAVE SET FIRE TO ALL BELGIAN
FARMS AND VILLAGES WITHIN
TWENTY MILES OF THE FRONT.
TONIGHT THE SKY Is lLLUMI-
MATED WITH THE GLARE OF
BLAZING HOMES AND BARNS.
HIGH NORTHERLY WINDS
WHICH HAVE BEEN BLOWING
ACROSS THE ALLIES TRENCHES
FOR THREE DAYS, CARRYING
ST u FYING GASES, HAVE
CEASED AND COMPLETE CALM
PREVAILS.
The Allies are in high temper over
what they term flagrant violation of
the rules of civilized warfare by the
Germans in the use of asphyxiating
gas bombs. From the highest officer
to the private there is the btterest
invective against the Germans.
81 believe the Germans actually did
massacre Belgians," snapped a Cana
dian officer of high rank whom | saw
in field hospital suffering from the
effects of deadly gases. Many Cana
dians in the hospitals are suffering
solely from gas from German bombs.
The entire Canadian contingent has
been engaged and all received un-
stinted praise from Field Marshal
French and his staff.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
CASE WILL
BE HEARD HERE

The battery case in which w. j..
Bathrick, city trustee of Imperial, has
been named defendant by w. f. Frost
will be heard in Ell Centre before JUS
tice of the Peace Mayfield. Announce
ment of the transfer of the case from.
Imperial to this city was made this
afternoon.
The quarrel grew out of a dispute
between the over the ownership of
a wheelbarrow, it is said, eliminating
in the alleged battery.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
MAY FACE
GRAVE CHARGE

Charged with battery, while officers
this morning intimated that grave
charge would be perferred, J. w.
Powers, local real estate operator,
was arrested in the Blackington build
ing yesterday by Deputy Marshal Ty-
son.
Powers, according to the officer who
made the arrest, probably will be
charged with serious offense of ar
IUnmentionable nature. He has been
sought some time by the authorities,
who, without an adequate description,
have been unable to locate him.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
BURGLARY CHARGE
is REDUCED

Don Mcdonald, who has been held
at the county Jail for the past month
ON a burglary charge, this morning
entered plea of guilty on a petit
larceny charge, the charge against
him having been reduced. Mcdonald
was arrested more than a month ago,
after he had broken into a house near
Heber, where he stole a quantity of
foreign coins. The more serious
charge, however, was reduced to petit
larceny and when Mcdonald appeared
in court this morning Justice of the
Peace Mayfield imposed sentence of
20 days in the county Jail.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
CALIPATRIA WILL
DEDICATE CHURCH

The new Congregational church az
Calipatria. which has just been COM
pleted, will be dedicated next Sunday.
The dedicatory address will be deliv-
cred by Dr. Kengot Of Los Angeles,
state superintendent of mission of the
Congregational churches.
Other speakers will be Rev f. Ellis
worth Smith, pastor of the new
church, and Rev. Oscar Sweeney of
this city.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
Los Angeles is After
Cotton Manufactures

A. w. Kinney, manager Of the in
dustrial bureau of the Los Angeles
Chamber of Commerce, has wired the
Association of Cotton Manufacturers
an invitation to visit that city and
study the possibility for cotton fac
tories there.
Los Angeles is coming to appreei-
ate the fact that it must build up
Industries to warrant a city of its
dimensions, for the second time in its
history.
In 1887, when the great town lot
boom collapsed, many residents OF
Los Angeles were forced back into
the interior to make living. and as
result Southern California started
on its great era of Development
The pinch of hard times Is now
forcing repetition of that proceed
ure, and from this the interior will
again take ON a new period of great
growth.
The desire for cotton mills is but
one expression OF the new thought in
Los Angeles that the city must get
in touch with the industrial life of
the Southwest, not only furnishing
the laboring class of the city with en-
rloyment, but creating closer COM
mercial relationship with the produc-
ing sections.
Cotton mills at Los Angeles are
logical and inevitable, being on the
natural line of traffic from the fields
to the consumer.
Imperial Valley press., 1915-04-26
LAST DAY TO
PAY COUNTY TAXES

To circumvent the 5 per cent peh-
atty on delinquent taxes which will
be applied tomorrow, eleventh hour
taxpayers today thronged the office
of Tax Collector N. J. Reid. From
an early hour this morning until a
late hour this afternoon a line of
persons waiting to settle their tax
accounts has been maintained. The
numbers have dwindled this afternoon,
Lut there is still a steady influx Of
late taxpayers.