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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
HELD ON PERJURY CHARGE
STAHL TO FACE GRAND JURY
FOR LUSlTANlA STATEMENTS.
Guns on Liner Is Arrested
in New York.

New York, N. Y. = The federal
grand jury, now in session here, it
was stated, will make a thorough in
vestigation to determine whether
there was a conspiracy to defraud the
United States by persons who OBJ,
tanned the affidavits submitted to the
state department in which it is as.
serted that the steamship Lusitania
carried four guns when she left here
on the last trip, on April 80. The in
quiry may last several weeks.
Roger B. Wood, assistant United
States District Attorney, who is di-
recting the inquiry, said that the grand
jury would follow the evidence as far
as it might lead. He declined to make
any prediction as to who might be-
come involved.
The arrest of Gustave Stahl, a Ger
man r%eservist, who made one of the
affidavits given to the German en-
bassy for submission to the state de-
partment, is regarded by the federal
prosecutors as only an incident of
what is likely to be a farreaching in
vestigation. Stahl, who is charged
with perjury in repeating before the
grand jury the substance of his affi-
davit, is held in $4,000 bail for a
hearing before a United States COM
missioner June "a.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
DERNBURG TO NORWAY TODAY
Suite De Luxe Reserved on the
Rergensfiord for Former German
Colonial Secretary.

New York.-It was said at the
office of Denham & Boyesen,
agents of the Norwegian-American
line, that DIR. Bernhard Dernburg,
former colonial secretary of Germany,
and Mrs. Dernburg, would sail on the
~Bergensfjord for Bergen, Norway, at
2 p. m !. Suite A de luxe has been re-
served for DR.. and Mrs. D%ernburg.
The Princess Hatzfeldt, widow of
Prince Francis Hatfield of Germany,
who died On Nov. 4, 1910, also will
sail or the Bergensfjord. The prin-
cess was formerly Miss Clara Eliza
beth Prentiss Huntington, the adopt
ed daughter of the late Coils P. Hunt.
ington.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
BROTHERS AS RIVAL EDITORS
Each Doing Time for Burglary Is
Running Paper In Separate
Prison.

Topeka, Kan.-To m and Jerry
Brophy, brothers and editors of
two state papers, are seeking
greater liberty. Tom is in the peni-
Tertiary at Lansing, editor of the
Penitentiary Herald, and Jerry is edi-
tor Of the R~eformatory Herald. They
were not newspaper men when sent
to prison, but have taken up that pro
fession since being ~incarcerated. Tom
writes under the nom de plume
Cuba and Jerry Uses the name
"Jere" in his writings.
Both were sent up for burglary.
They claim they robbed a house be-
cause they were hungry. Both have
applied for parole. They want to get
out so they can attend a school for
journalism and finish their newspa-
per education.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
NEW SHIPS FOR U.S.. NAVY
CONSIDERABLE ADDITION Tc
SEA FIGHTING SQUADRON.
Two superdreadnaughts, Five De
stroyers and Six Submarines
Soon in Commission.

New York, N. Y. - Figures made
public by the bureau Of construction
of the navy show that there are now
nearing completion for the United
States navy two sAperdreadnaghts,
FIVE destroyers, six submarines, one
submarine tender, one destroyer ten,
der, two fleet fuel saspa, and one
Panama Canal collier. all of these
vessels, with the exception of two Of
the submarines, are more than 80 per
cent completed and could be put in
commission in a short time, If need
arose. In addition to these ships,
there is one superintendent more
than 70 per cent completed, another
about so per cent completed, five de-
stroyers, all of them more than 60
per cent completed, and seven sub.
marines that are more than SO per
cent complied.
The superdreadnaughts alone rep.
resent about 1875 900 tons, while the
d~estroyers and submarines are
among the finest of their type ever
designed. The superdreadnaghts,
which are more than 80 per cent
finished, are the Oklahoma and the
Nevada, the former being about SO
per cent and the latter so per cent
completed. The superintendent
Pennsylvania, which will take the
place of the superdreadnaught Wyo.
ming IS flagship of the Atlantic fleet,
is mor than II per cent completed,
while her sister ship, the Arizona,
under construction at the navy yard
in Brooklyn, is 60 per cent finished.
The Arizona will be launched on
June 10. :
The new ~destroyers, which are
nearly ready to take their places in
the Atlantic torpedo flotilla are the
O'Brien, which is 81 per cent, the
Ericsson, which is more than SO per
cent, and the Gushing, Winslow and
Wadsworth, each of which is about
80 per cent completed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

is only charitable that we should
credit all of it according to the rules
of the old system. They believed that
frmness would give the best assur-
ance of the maintenance of peace
and, faithfully following the prece-
dent, they went so near the fire that
they were, one after another sucked
into the contest.
Never before have the frightful fol-
lies of this fatal system been SO clear
ly revealed as now. The most civil
lied and enlightened-aye, the most
Christian of the nations of Europe
are graphing with each other as If
in a death struggle.
Was Fruit Of Old System.
They are sacrificing the best and
bravest Of their sons on the battle
field; they are converting their gar
dens into cemeteries and their homes
into houses of mourning; they are tax
ing the wealth Of today and laying a
burden of debt on the toll of the fu-
ture; they have filed the air with
thunderbolts more deadly than those
of Joye and they have multiplied the
perils of the deep.
Adding fresh fuel to the flame of
hate, they have daily devised new
horrors, until one side is endeavoring
to drown noncombatant men, women
and children at sea, while the other
side seeks to starve noncombatant
men, women and children on land.
And they are so absorbed in alter
nate retaliation and in competitive
cruelties that they seem, for the time
being, blind to the rights of neutrals
and deaf to the appeals of humanity.
A tree is known by its fruits. The
war in Europe is the ripened fruit Of
the old system.
This is what firmness, supported by
force, has done in the Old World.
Shall we invite IT to cross the At
lantic? Already the jingoes of our
own country have caught the rabies
from the dogs of war. Shall the op-
ponents of organized slaughter be
silent while the disease spreads?
Plea for Permanent Peace.
AS an humble follower of the
Prince of Peace, a devoted believer
in the prophecy that they that take
the sword shall perish by the sword"
l beg to be counted among those who
earnestly urge the adoption of a
course in this matter which will leave
no doubt of u governments will
ingness to continue negotiations with
Germany until an amicable under
standing Is reached, or, at least, until
the stress of var is over, we can ap-
peal from Philip drunk with carnage
to Philip sobered by the memories
of an historic friendship and by a
recollection of the innumerable ties
of kindship that bind the Fatherland
to the United States.
Some nation must lead the world
out of the black night Of war into
the light of that day when Swords
shall be beaten into plowshares.'
Why not make that honor : ours?
Some day-why not now?-the ma.
tons will learn that enduring peace
cannot be built upon fear-that good
will does not grow upon the stalk Of
violence. Some day the nations will
place their trust in love, the weapon
for which there is no shield; in love,
that suffereth long and is kind; in
love, that is not easily provoked, that
beareth all things, believeth all
things, hopeth all things, endureth all
things; in love which, though de-
spised as weakness by the worship
pers of Mars, abideth when all else
fails.
W. j. BRYAN.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
BERLIN JOURNALS
URGE REJECTION
FRIENDLY TONE Is AckNoW
LEDoEp BUT UNWILLING TO
COMPROMISE.
CAN'T DROP UNDERSEA WAR
Count ReventIow Says Wilson's In.
ability to Recognize Mar Zone
Makes an Agreement
Impossible.

Berlin.-The Berlin papers gener-
ally comment more or less on the
American note along various lines.
While there is a general disposition
to recognize the friendly tone of the
note and the fact that it makes fur
Their negotiations possible, the press is
divided, roughly, into two parties, one
of which appears disposed to enter
into negotiations looking into a COM
promise on a new basis, while the
other, by implication Or expressly, re-
jects any departure from the course
heretofore followed.
Among the representatives of the
latter idea is the Taglische Rund-
chau, which declares that while the
note seeks a way to compromise it
seeks it along lines which must re-
suit to the disadvantage of Germany"
Friendly Tone Acknowledged.
The Tagiische Rundschau contin.
ues: THE note, therefore, is calcu-
lated only to postpone a settlement Of
German-American relations, and not
bring it about The friendly tone we,
acknowledge, but the declaration that
the sinking of the Lusitania was un-
paralleled in warfare seems opposed
to the character Of upright friend
ship"
The Rundschau defends the sinking
Of the Lusitania, and in conclusion de-
clares; and the watchword is the
torpedoing will go on
The Kreuz Zeitung emphasizes Ger
many's right to prevent the shipment
of ammunition to an enemy by every
means. 1t also is unable to see what
England can offer in return for the
abandonment of the submarine cam
paign, "since the plan to starve Ger
many has finally failed"
Count Won Reventlow, in the Tages
Zeitung, says:
"If President Wilson persists in his
refusal to recognize the German de-
claration of a war zone, we are not
able to conceive of an agreement OF
even a real understanding"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Webb City Bank Closes.

Webb City, Mo.-The Mineral Bank
closed its doors here, permanently
suspending business. Arrangements
have been made to pay depositors sub
ject to the approval of the state bank
commissioners. who arrived here. A.
]. McInturff is president and c. T.
Bunce, cashier for the defunct insti.
tuition.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Urges Uniform Competition Laws.

Washington. D. CA report of
Joseph e. Davies, commissioner of
corporations, on trust laws and I'M
fair competition, made several months
ago, has been given out here. 1t
draws special attention to the differ
ence in the treatment of trade mon
opolies and combinations between the
United States and certain foreign
countries. Mr.. Davies urges that
state laws regarding competition be
made more uniform. The federal laws
on the subject are now quite salts.
factory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Panama Sentences Man.

Panama.-Fernando Castro, broth
er-in-law of President Jorras, was
arrested and fined $25 and SEN
fenced to rs days in Jail for an un-
provoked assault upon a sergeant of
the United States army. Castro is
a Costa Rican and has been we'll
known In Panama for his anti-Ameri,
can sentiments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Galveston, Texas.-Villa and An
geles now are open enemies, each ac-
cusing the other Of cowardice in first
~retreating at Leon. Villa, Obregon
said, has sworn to kill Angeles at
sight, and a pitched battle between
their forces is expected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
.oso,o 600 for Methodist Societies,

Chicago.-The will of John R. Lind
gren, banker, who died April 20, 1915,
was filed. 1t leaves half of the ST.
10000 estate to Northwestern Uni
versity, while the remainder is equally
divided between the Methodist Gen.
eral Missionary Society and Church
Extension Society.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Panama Sentences Man.

Panama.-Fernando Castro, brother
in-law of President Porras, was ar
rested and fined s25 and sentenced to
25 days in Jail for an u~nprovoked as
sault upon a sergeant of the United
States army. Castro is a Costa Ricar
and has been well known in Panama
for his antl.American sentiments.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
S .ooo.ooo Locomotlve order

Philadelphia, Pa-Alva B. John
son, president of the Baldwin Loco
motive Works, said he had received a
cable message from the Russian gov
eminent awarding a contract to the
company for $50 locomotives. The or
der amounts to $4,000, 900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Uroes SAFETY First AmaIoamatIon

Atlantic City, N. 1.-THE amaigam-
alton Of the various organizations in
terested in the advancement Of safety
first propaganda, uniformity and eff
cheney, was advocated here by F. +.
Gaines Of Savannah, president of the
American Railroad Master Mechanics
Association.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Villa and Anaeles at Outs.

Galveston, Tex.-Villa and An
geles now are open enemies, each
accusing the other Of cowardice in
first retreating at Leon. Villa, Obre-
gon said, has sworn to kill Angeles
on sight, and a pitched battle between
their forces is expected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Man Wins $4,000 by Marriage.

Los Angeles, Cal.-Arthur L. Wis
ers was married to Miss Myrtle Bush,
thereby complying with the terms of
a will by which he is to inherit $751;
900. The will was made by Vissers'
grandfather and required that vissers
be married by Sept. /.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Bankers Son Killed by Auto

Baltimore.-The mangled body Of
Douglas II. Thomas, Jr, son of Doug
las H. Thomas, president Of the Mer.
chants-Mechanics' National Bank OF
Baltimore, was found under his over
turned automobile near Roland Park.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Paln,srs Reject Arbitration

Chicago.-Leaders of 10000 strik'
ing painters have refused, 1t became
known, to permit a referendum vote
to be taken on the new proposal sub
mitted by the employers for a settle
ment Of the strike, which has been
in progress since April /.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Denver, Colo,-Judge Ben B. Lind
sey Of the juvenile court is charged
with contempt Of court by John Rush,
district attorney. Judge John Perry
has cited Judge Lindsey to appear be
fore him.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Mot Under Arrest.

Norfolk, va.-The report that Capt.
Thierichens Of the German cruiser
Prinz Eitel Friedrich has been ar
rested at Algeciras for violating his
internment parole vas denied by the
comnRldant Of the Norfolk navy
yard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Harrington, Kan. - Kansas must
stand solidly behind President Wilson
and his international policy, Gov. Ar
thur Capper said, addressing the dele.
gates at the convention Of the Kan
sas Christian Endeavor Union here.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
LIQUOR peaIerr TO Meet In

Liquor Dealers to Meet In st. Louis
Cincinnati, Ohio.-The National
Wholesale Liquor Dealers. In conyen
ton here, selected St Louis az their
meeting place for next years conven
ton. All officers we're reelected.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Antica capital Punishment Bill Fails.

Springfield, Ill.-By q vote Of IS to
20, the state senate defeated the Cana
day bill providing for the abolition
Of capital punishment in Illinois. Gov.
Dunno has urged the enactment Of the
measure.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Motor Worka Burn.

London--Buildings covering three
acres, 100 Red Cross motor ambu-
lances and 200 army motor vans, al
ready for delivery to the government,
were destroyed when the motor
works Of Brian, Hughes 6 strachan
at Park Royal burned.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
military Service Proposed.

Albany, N. Y.-Compulsory military
service is provided for in a proposed
amendment introduced in the consti-
tional convention here. The term of
service is made three years.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Before he gets her he figures that
two can live cheaper than one. But
after he gets her he discovers that he
forgot to add in the cost OF her com.
p~lexion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Another cheerful liar is the lad who
tells you that he gives his wife SO
much a week out Of his pay, and that
she never asks him what he does
with the rest Of it--Cincinnai En-
quirer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
parliament sanetIona lnerea.e.

London.-The total number Of men
for the army and navy sanctioned by
parliament for service 30 far in the
present war is 100000.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Sink. Admiration aenlns

Observation-Disclosures of the strike
Of 10000 union carpenters which has
tied up building operations in Chicago
since April l has begun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
servians go Miles From Sc

Sofa.-Servian troops who invaded
Albania have occupied the city Of Ell.
bassan, and are moving westward
along Scumbi River toward the AID
rlatic. Their advance guard is less
than 30 miles from the sea.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Marching on Albanian CAPITA

London.-A dispatch from Rome to
the Exchange Telegraph Company says
the Serbians have occupied Tirana, a
tnwn Of Albania, II miles southwest
OF Croia, and are now marching on the
Albanian seaport Of Durazzo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
chInese commIasIonsrr n noa.an

Chinese Commlasloners In Boston.
Boston. ass.-The Honorary Com
mercial Commissioners Of China came
here from Providence with a program
of four days inspection and enter.
tainment before them.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Barron Won saa!fe!d Falls in Battle.

Berlin.-Baron Ernst Won Saalfeld,
10 years old, son of Prince Ernst of
Saxe-Meiningen, has fallen In battle.
His name is included in n of the
latest casualty lists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

II the truth could be discovered
probably 1t would be found that the
donkey's pride is in his ears rather
than his family tree.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
HoIIand Wants Warshjps.

The Hague.-The Dutch govern,
ment asked parliament to vote a &c..
100000 appropriation for the con.
struction Of 40 cruisers and four sub
marines.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Just for a change, Grove City, Pa.
reports that 1t has no jail, nc saloon
no dance hall, no poolroom and never
had a police officer. The population
Of Grove City Is not stated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

--a
Washington, D. CA feeling of
optimism regarding an amicable ad-
justment of the differences between
the United States and Germany was
evidenced in Washington.
But IN governmental circles and at
the German embassy it was apparent
that a break in relations o is con
sidered a remote possibility.
While it is agreed on all sides that
President Wilson's rejoinder in every
respect was a master stroke in dip
lomacy, the belief is general that un-
less Germany is determined to force
this country into war, a selious rup.
ture will be avoided.
Force is given to the opinion that
peace will continue between the two
nations in the official and unofficial
comment cabled from Germany that
the kaiser's government desires to
compose the differences with the
United States. German officials here
are ~noticeably sanguine. They are
confident Berlin will render satisfac
tory assurances of respect for Amer
lean rights.
Eager to Undertake Mediation.
That the president is eager to un'
dertake mediation if given the slight,
est encouragement, is well known
here. 1t is also known that he re
CARDS as highly important the posi-
bllity that the outcome of the contro,
versy over the naval warfare Of both
b~elligerents will be productive Of
peace overtures.
The president is promoting in every
possible way the developments Of
such a situation. 1t undoubtedly was
with the idea of being Of service in
putting an end to the war that he
wrote the paragraph offering to ap
Lroach Great Britain.
Mr.. Wilson, it is believed here, has
received some intimation that the
propitious time for mediation may not
be far distant.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

When a man acquires his first auto
mobile II often happens that he needs
. rubber hat worse than he needs rub
Der tires.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

Another reason for the high cost Of
living is that people give away their
baby buggies too oon and have to
buy others.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

After a girl has been engaged three
or four times she begins to look as
shopworn as a widow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

The under dog will usually turn on
you If you try to help him in the
fight.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17

New York women promise TO build
a $2b0,000 hoe for newsboys.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
PRESIDENT GARZA DEPOJED.

min~istration of President Madero.
The Villa agency vas without ad-
vices of the change or its significance.
Chazaro had been acting as presi.
dent Of the convention.
Gen. Obregon, Carranza's com
mander in the fighting against Villa
at Leon, lost his right arm and mar
rowly escaped death by a shell while
directing operations On the firing line.
Consul Silliman reported from Vera
Cruz several days ago that it was ri.
mored Gen. Obregon was wounded,
and 1t was confirmed yesterday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
GERMAN BREAK IS
BARELY POSSIBLE
OPTIMISM IN EVIDENCE IN
EVERY DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON LIFE.
MAY OPEN WAY TO END WAR
President Eager to Undertake Media
ton II Slightest Encouragement
Is Given by Any of the
5elligorent Nations.

London, England-German opinion
appears to be unanimously against
granting President Wilson's demand
for assurances that American ships
and lives will not be endangered by
submarine warfare, according to a
Berlin dispatch to the Exchange Tele-
graph Company, sent by way Of Ans
terdam.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
It Wouldn't Work

II WuUIuht WoTk,
why don't you keep a dog as a
protection against thieves?"
ut doesn't work that way with m
A dog is merely temptation to some
people. I've already lost three"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1915-06-17
Candid M~iselvines.

when l go home at night" said
the querulous man, my wife always
seems glad to see me"
"Is there anything surprising about
that?"
Il don't know how to look at the
matter. When | look into the glass
l can't help feeling that anybody who
is glad to see me must have mighty
little artistic sense"