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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26
News Items.

Mexicans are stealing horses down
about Corpus Christi, Texas.
The aggregate capital invested in
Chattanooga in manufactures Is 81
1000
1t is thought that the present Texas
corn crop will be the largest ever made
in the State.
Miners at Homer, Cal, having no
stamp mill, pound up their rocks in
hand morters.
Tt is now conjectured that Georgia
will show an increase of over 80 per
cent. in population.
Texas has twenty-eight daily, one
tri-weekly, four semi-weekly and one
hundred weekly newspapers.
The manufactures of Chattanooga
ten years ago employed 300 men, boys
and girls. They now employ 5000.
The frontier papers of Texas contain
reports of excessive raids on the Rio
Grande, and destructive overflows.
Trains on the Texas Pacific are rum
ming to Bartro's creek in PalO Pinto
county, Texas, forty-five miles west OF
Fort Worth.
The arrivals of corn at Montreal from
the West are enormous, and tax to the
utmost the Whole carrying fleet on the
st. Lawrence.
One hundred and one councils of the
order of United Friends of Temperance
have been organized in Texas during
the past year.
A German farmer, Nuseholm by
name, is about to experiment in Gray
son county. Texas, with the cultivation
of the Chincona tree.
The most of the Government lands in
Mississippi, of which there are 8, 500, 1000
acres. are located in the southern part
of the State, in the piney woods re-
gion.
The amount Of fractional paper cur
renew still outstanding is $215, 5S2, 900.
Most of this is probably worn out or
lost, and will therefore never be offer
ed for redemption.
DIR. Glenn, of California, who sent
eight ship loads of wheat of his own
raising to Europe last year, proposes to
do the same thing this year. His wheat
patch comprises 10000 acres.
It is thought that Ireland will be rap
idly depopulated by emigration. No
less than 100, 900 young Irishmen are
expected to arrive in America and go
Westward before next winter.
A sea-cow has been captured in the
st, Louis river, Fla. 1t weighs 1000
pounds, has head like COW, lacking
the horns, and has fins and tail like a
fish. It eats great quantities of grass.
The agricultural districts of Missouri
show an increase of population of over
"a per cent, while those of Ohio, Indi-
ana and Illinois show an increase of
less than Is per cent. during the last
ten years.
The largest cotton seed oil mill in
the United States is in course of con-
struction at Little Rock, Ark. 1t will
have a capacity of using 800 tons of
cotton'seed per day. The works will
employ $50 men.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26

Ii. the Circuit Court of Iron county, Mo-,
i'm vacatiOn-Augi 10th. 1880:
The State of Missouri. at the relation and
to the use of James BufOrd, collector of
the revenue of Iron county, Mo-,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26
Political Dots.

A bolt does not hold political con-
venti0n together.
The General outlook for the CAM
paign is favorable.
Gen. Weaver's platform: The coun-
try and need more money.
Hancock will receive heavy soldier
vote throughout the country.
Commissioner Raum is in Maine
helping to run the campaign.
A Republican Hancock Club has
been formed in Syracuse, n. Y.
The Republicans don't want any
change. But they'll get it, nevertne-
less.
Chairman Jewell deals out money
and talk. The latter he considers Jew
ellry.
Garfield shores. He also smokes ci-
gars six inches long. His case is des-
perate.
Schuyler Colfax regards James A.
Garfield's nomination as a vindication
of himself.
Another census shows that Rhode
Island is entitled another alderman in
both wards.
A complete canvass by towns is to be
made by both party committees in
Pennsylvania.
While Hancock was fighting Garfield
stayed away from the war and got elect
ed to Congress.
William Mack of Indiana, says En-
glish's nomination made his State sure
for the DamacracV
Mr.. Jewell takes all the glory and
assumes all the responsibility of Gar
fields late excursion.
Emile Rothe, the well-known Ger
man orator, will stump Indiana for
Hancock and English.
Col. Joyce, the Garfield poet, says he
will have something to say which will
suppress Gen. Mcdonald.
John I. Baker, for years temperance
candidate for Governor of Massachu-
sets, is Hancock man.
John G.. Thompson and Congressman
Hdrd state that the indications of Dem
cratic success in Ohio are Unexpectedly
favorable.
Senator Eaton says that, in his opin-
ion, the Democracy are as sure of Con-
necticut in November as they are of
Kentucky.
Gen. Devens follows the balance of
Hayes Cabinet to the hustings. He
goes to Indiana to lead the Republican
torlorn hope.
Hutchins, a Berlin (Vt.) landlord, has
been indicted for twice pulling down
Hancock and English flags put up by
one of his tenants.
Both the Democratic and Republican
Presidential candidates have twenty
letters in their names, and one or the
their will be the twentieth President.
The Ohio Republican committee re-
Gently paid the advance in wages de-
manded by 1900 coal miners in that
State, so as to retain their votes for
Garfield.
Three counties in PENNSYLVANIA
Cumberland, York and Warren-have
1925 ex-soIdiers enrolled in Hancock
veteran clubs. Many were formerly
Republicans.
Burdette says that a Presidential vote
was taken on railway train out West
recently, and the result showed thirty
two more ballots than passengers. He
sets this down as a straw.
Chairman Jewell is going to send a !
barrel of cash to the RepI blicans of
North Carolina and Florida. Two
Massachusetts, Republicans will ac-
company the barrel and dispense Re-
publican doctrine. to the people.
In the reeentelection at Selma. Ala.
1859 more votes were cast for constable
than for any State or county Office.
Selma people take an interest in hav-
ing a humane and judieious man b run
them in, When they are drunk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26

i. FINE FARM FOR SALE Our old and re-
spected friend, DR.. M. Thomas, offers for sale
his farm, containing 453 acres of choice land.
situated in Belleview Valley, Iron county,
Mo-, one-half mile south of the town of Belle
view. five miles west of Pilot Knob, and six
miles south of Caledonia. $50 acres in cult
vation-large portion for years. Good house,
barn, and stables; also. three good tenement
houses on other portions of the farm, for en-
ployes; fine yard and shade trees; several nice
orchards of fine fruit; several fine springs of
never-failing, pure water. He will also sell
all his stock, consisting of horses, mules, cat
tie and hogs. Also. farming implements, If
desired.
The farm is in good repair, and large por-
ton in fine grass. Terms reasonable. Apply
to the editor of this paper.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26

Be It ordained by the Mayor and City Council
of the city of Ironton, that Ordinance No, g.
Section 1, be so amended as to read:
Sec. 1. Dramshop keepers shall, as such
take out a license and pay for the same the
sum of Sixty Dollars for the year, or Thirty
Dollars for six months; said liceuse to be paid
invariably in advance, and which shall entitle
them also to sell crackers, cheese, tobacco,
liquors and fish.
SEC. 2. This Ordinance to take effect from
and after September 10th, 1880.
Approved Aug 18th, 1880.
Attest: FRANZ DINGER, Mayor.
j. 7. AXE, Clerk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26

When ordering goods by EXPRESS from st.
Louis always direct shippers to forward by
Iron Mountain Railroad Express. tt.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26

CRATE BARs-Suitable for wood or sawdust,
for sale at the Foundry, near the Ironton de-
pot.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1880-08-26
THE BEST IN THE WORLD!
THE IMPROVED COFFEE POT.

County, City, or Shop Rights, for
sale, on terms to make big profit for
the purchaser. Write or call on
DINGER & AXE, IrOnton, Mo.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
At THE UNION SHAFT.
The Esgi.es, che Casiss. s.a shs
Appliances There.

Since the big hosting engine ct the
Union shAft has been overloaded and
new cables put on the reels II moves 90
nicely and smoothly that not . trsmor
can be felt in any part OF the works
while IL 10 In motion. although II trundlss
ovsr Q hundred tons OF iron. steel and
brass. The cables are the finest w
brought to the Comstock. and are from
the famous rope manufacturing estab-
lishment Of Roebling's Sons * Co..
Trenton. New Jersey. They are 5000
feet long, z inches wide and Tie inch
thick, made Of the best crucibls steel
wires.
In connection with the engine Is In
operation one Of the greatest inventions
OF the last fifteen years. By q simple
pull Of Q lever the whole power Of the
engine Ii instantly turned into an air
brake. and BY another movement Of the
same lever the engine 10 ct once again .
steam power in full force. This mighty
engine. with all its strength and all its
weight. 10 therefore under a. perfect
control Of tho engineer u IL q hand
grindstons under the management OF the
man at the crank.
The cylinders and connections Of the
big pumping engine are being coated
with asbestos.
The Union shaft 10 certainly the best
equipped for deep mining Of any shaft
In America. and probably In the world.
Neither time. care NOR expense have
been spared In making II a. perfect in
every respect - the inventions and
experiences OF the sgs will allow.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
Town Trustees.

A special meeting Of the Board OF
Town Trustees was held last evening,
President Fox In the chair. Afull Board
was present.
The report Of Town Attorney Ftz-
simmons, to whom wa referred the bond
OF Manhal elect Kennedy. was received.
The bond Of Mr.. Kennedy was taken up
and being found to conform with the re-
quirsmsnts Of the law, was. on motion
OF Trustee Mercer. accepted and ordered
hlsd. Marshal Folsom then turned over
his insignia Of office to his successor by
pinning his star on the breast OF the
Marshal elect.
On motion OF Trustee Mercer Q vote
Of thanks was rendered 70 Mr.. Folsom
for the very able and satisfactory manner
In which he performed the duties Of his
office the last year.
On motion II was ordered that q q
rant for $75 be drawn in favor Of f. w.
Folsom for services rendered.
On motion II was ordered that Town
Treasurer Gallup have moro time allowed
him to fls his bond. Adjourned.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
IMPORTANT TO NATIONAL DELE.
GATES.
Ne Cencessio. q. Fare Charges wall
be Made % Delegates % she Chi'
cago Convention.

@. @. Stevenson having been ap-
pointed q committee by the Storey
county delegates to the National Rspub-
iioan Convention. to bs held In Chicago
June 2, to confer with the Central Pa
oiHc Railroad Company. in order to
obtain. II possible. special rates for the
delegates over the several railroads,
wrote to the O. P. R. R. Co. In Ban
Francisco with reference to the matter.
and received this morning the following
in reply. which speaks for itself:
Ory1cr OF O. P. r. R. Co..
SAN FRAScIsco, May II, $780,
@. O. Stevenson, Esq. Lower Gold
Hill, Nevada-Dear Sir: / am In receipt
Of YOUR favor OF the 10th instant and
regret that we cannot consistently make
sny concession or reduction In rates, as
suggested In your letter, as We are not
doing 90 for the delegates to either the
Chicago or Cincinnati Conventions.
Should We do so in mi CASE 1t would be
expected In the others. But We have
never been able to make special rates
from this coast to the East for round
trip tickets account OF conventions, CON-
vocations, assemblies, etc., and to make
any reduction ovsr our own road would
be OF little or no object to the passsn.
ger. Very Respectfully.
T. b. GOODMAN, G. p. Il I. A.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
Arizona Indian Troubles.

TUCSON. May ia courier has ar
rived from old Camp Grant. sixty miles
porth OF Tucson. who states that Eske'
mixsn. Chief Of the old San Carlos In
dams, now at peace. has warned the
whites on the San Pedro to leave foE
safety, as there 10 . large band Of. hos.
tile Indians In the neighborhood who
have left San Carlos on the warpsth.
Nine prospsctors are known to have
been killed and Ave more are reported
killed. The settlers and prospectors
have left the district and are coming to
Tucson. George Stone, who this morn.
ing left for the American Flag mine,
located near San Pedro, has returned.
BE reports that he met seventeen wagons
OF settlers fleeing to Tucson. who con.
Hrmsd the report Of Indians being In
the vicinity and Of prospectors being
killed. There are about 1000 available
troops In the Territory, sod most OF
them are near the line Of New Mexico
fighting the hostiles there.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.
MiScellsne0us

LONDON, May 19.-Among the enter.
tainments Of the week, the most remark
able Is the party given by tho Chinese
Embassador. Chinese etiqustts was dis
regarded and the Embsssadress received
company with her husband. There was
an extraordinary throns Of people. In.
cluding nearly all the diplomatic corps.
Gladstone, and many representatives Of
the higher and middle ranks. There
were probably . thousand people alto
gether. This 10 the nrst time q Chinese
lady Of this rank has received gentlemen
on the same term as ladies. The younger
children were also present. The eldest
daughter, who IL unmarried, held o pri.
vats reception on the upper floor, to
which ladies alone were admitted.
II 10 thought the Queens speech to-
morrow on the reassembling Of Parlia-
ment will allude 10 the elections, sym.
pathize with Ireland. speak OF measures
Tor amelioration. touch on the census.
the renewal Of the Ballot Act, and mat
tsrs In South Africa.
BLACKBURN. May l9.-An uncondl.
tional resumption OF work by the striking
operatives 10 expected.
PrsrH, May 19.-The famine In the
north OF Hungary 10 increasing. Four.
teen hundred persons ct Zsnns, CONT.
tai and Zemplin have no other food but
grass. nsttlss and mushrooms. Troops
Of smigrants ore leaving the country.
The Government has ordered the author.
tiles to stop the emigration. and the
police have arrested some emigrants.
QurBEc, May 19.-ArchbishopsTas
chearn has issued o pastoral letter con.
demning trades unions. he says any
Catholic who shall attack, or shall con
spirs to attack, any person because such
person works, has worked, or 10 willing
70 work, at . price at which he thinks
at, shall be accommodated.
CoxsrANTMoPLr. May lefty bril-
gands were killed near Salonios, others
captured and their prisoners rescued.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
WESTERN DISPATCHES.
San Francisco Items.

San F~sAxo1soo. May 1.-THE legal
proceedings to have the Office OF Mayor
declared vacant came up this morning
before Judge Hunt, Department No. 8.
Superior Court. BY motion and consent
the q . was continued until Monday
next ct 10 4. n. a
At . mseting Of the Elsveuthvw Ward
Republican Club last night Charles
Duane and A. Cans had q discussion
with canes, beating o another over the
head. Cans was Whittaksrizsd.
President Stone, OF the Board OF Edu.
cation, has vetoed the contract lately
made BY the Board for school books, on
the ground OF excessive cost.
The Democratic State Convention met
Of Oakland this afternoon. After the
usual prslimInariss OF organization. ap.
pointing committees, etc., the oonvsn'
ton adjourned until 10 o'clock a. n.
tomorrow.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20

SAN Francisco. May 2o-s P. NJ
Northern Belle. 1ls $50. III; Sierra Ne
vadA. 10. 49,. l6; Ovsrman. 2 IS, AZ,
q 40, . Is; ophir. iot. lob. 2ok b; Best
4 Bslchsr. II. liS. IN; Utah. III, IL;
Union Co... lsk, isk. 1874; Julia, 75c,
800; Savage. a. 4 40; Mexican. sk. on,
10; Yellow jacket. ~. IN, z. ~ b;
Scorpion. I 80. I IS. IN; Exchsqusr, Q 40;
Eureka Con-. lss; Silver Hill. Csc; Gould
4 Curry. 4 90. 4 IS; Con. Virginia, 8 Is;
Alta. An; Bullion. 81. 5 so; Chollar. 4;
Hals q Norcross. Al; Potosi. 81; New
York. 7ec. Bslohsr. 8; Grown Point. 2 Is;
Imperial. 4sc; Andes. 9sc; Hale 4 Nor
cross, Al, A..
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
The Arrow ana sss BALLET.

Yesterday q large flock Of wild geese
were noticed wheeling and eircling over
the Comstook a. II uncertain whsthsr to
attempt q dive into the Savage and Bel.
cher water or not. Their general course
northsrly and their flight some 1000
feet above the Divide. When the flock
passed over the Sierra Nevada and
wheeled in one Of their circles. Otsy. the
Ions. Snowman and "Lons Archer Of the
Sierra" sent q shaft among them V
was Q long shot. but wa we'll aimed
went whizzing through the air and
trated one Of the wings Of Q flyer. a.
ing It to futter and lose place ir he
flock. When the geese reached the .
track O member Of one Of the Com--ock
military companies was there with his
rifle, and he succeeded 10 plunkine .
bullet through one Of the geese and
brought II down. This hne gooss-sye
shot settled tho genus OF the hysra. some
commended that they were pei
leans.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20

Patches OF green : to be seen down
the canyon. The sage brush about 10
feathsring g~rsenness toward the ground
and trees are putting forth leaves. Ma
ture never clothes herself very magnih.
Gently here. but will be at her best now
very soon. She is grand enough with.
out putting ON any frippsriss and fancy
Axings.
On the Comstock Q Aow Of an inch Of
water IL estimated o. being equal to from
twelve and . half to fourteen gallons per
minute. Superintendent Boyle. Of the
Alta, who has made many experiments,
says thirteen gallons per minute 10. In
round numbers, about % near a. 1t can
be figured.
B. Dahl Of Ban Francisco and George
G. Berry Of Humboldt county. Nevada.
have decided TO the North Gould & Curry
the Roman Capital ground, the former
company having incorporated ; oonsid.
Grafton, certain shares OF the capital
stock Of the company.
Those In want Of dental work with the
lstes. improvements and in the advanced
msthods OF the art will fnd the card Of
Or. Chapman. $50 South O street, Viz
Qinis, In another column.
Tomorrow will DO hsh day and the
markets are we'll supplied With trout,
salmon, &C., Of the vsry best quality.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
The euard

BriRsdisr General @. G. Battsrman Ia
Acting. Captain Of the National Guard.
Virginia. On the resignation Of Captain
Robertson the Nationals unanimously
rendered to General Batterman the posi-.
ton. Before going to Carson. General
Batterman was Aoting.C Captain Of the
Company for six or seven years. being
prevented from being commissioned as
Captain by his position Of Brisadier
GeneYal.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
A Town Sinking.

SCRANTON. Pa. May ls.-Grsat con-
stsrpation exists In the minds OF many
residents Of the Fifth Ward In eonss-
qusnos Of Q disastrous cave Of the
Oxford mine. This oollisry was sban-
doned some years ago. and recently the
ground underlying Scranton avenue and
Jackson street began TO settle In IN
alarming manner. Last night several
stores were thrown from their founda.
lions, and the walls are full OF large
assures. Houses shook with such vio-
isnes that the forward portions are
raised nearly four feet. Huge gaps are
seen In the streets, and the rails OF the
Lackawanna and Bloomsburg Railroad
are sinking. Gardens were spoiled and
wells destroyed. The people are moving
from the district - fast - possible.
More alarming results are apprehsndsd.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
New Workers Praying for Rain.

NEW Yonx, May 10. - The weather
yesterday and last night was warm and
cloudy. Several attempts ct rain failed,
after q minute or two Of trial. The
country 10 fast drying up and the air ID
allied with smoke Of the adjacent forest
Ares. As for two weeks past. prayers
for rain continue in the churches. II 10
estimated that q copious rain would be
worth 81, DOC, 900 to the farmers and
market garden men hereabout. The
prospect for showers today seem good.
Several journals direct attention 70
the fact that this Ii the one.hundredth
anniversary Of the celebrated Dark Day
Of our history.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20

Hon. G. O. Goodwin. late editor in
chief Of the ESterpriss, left Virginia at
$50 this afternoon for Carson On route
to Salt Lake. whore he win preside over
The editorial columns Of the Tribune.
weather very warm and pleasant but
With Indications In the sky OF . Wind
storm OF somsthing moro In this section.
bat nothing 10 tell whore the line Of
arsAssst violence runs.
Ix,lfsyor John 8. Young OF Virginia
started Last evening on . prospect
tpe tour through Arizona and Mexico.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
Break ~ Unios.

At s o'clock last evening the oonnso-
tons with the balance bob at the 200
level Of the Union shaft broke. The
work Of disconnecting the bob and put
ting extra ballast on the hobs below was
commenced Immediately and Mr.. Pat.
ton gave the assurance last evening that
the pumps would be running again this
morning. the rod being balanced BY the
extra ballast below and the whole line
operated without the broken bob till 1t
could be repaired. This trifing accident
has been very much magnihed on the
streets and most unnecessarily. The
work of repairs has already been com
menced, and in q day or two the bob
will bs ready TO connect again.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20

DR.. Dslavsn visited the mine this
morning and reports the DRIFT making
slow progress. only one shift being at
work in the face. The rock 10 dry, hard
ou,rtz. free from all base metal and con.
tanning no gypsum. The driit just
touches the west side Of the vein and
little really ~ be told OF the vaiue Q!
the formation since the make OF u ns1'
to the foot. wall 10 all that has been open.
ed up. Still II the strike was 10 beionsf
or Bullion there would b . buboiing In
the market and values would rise because
Of 1t like mercury in . heated thsimom'
etsr. The prospect In New York u va;
liable ct least a. an indication. 1t will
take drills and muscle TO tell just how
valuable.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
Something In . Name.

Giovanni serrano has rsdssdsd the
Margarita claim to the company. his
given name having been erroneously
inserted a. " John " in o former deed,
and Emagnusl Margul has made o SEQ.
ond deed to the company OF his interest
in the claim. his given name having
been also mispellsd. The company have
applied for . patent and Washington
officials refuse to recognize tho former
Acadia
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1880-05-20
CeIumbus Distriet.

Superintendent Smith. Of the Bslchsr,
yesterday returned from . flying trip to
Candelaria. The Potosi, Metallic and
Victor are mines that are spoken OF by
Mr.. Smith as being in q good range and
mines OF promise. The town Is grow.
ing rapidly. There are now two or
three stores, as many restaurants, half q
dozen saloons, and other business houses
In and about the same proportion. The
Mt. Diablo will soon be taking out ore
for milling. and other mines will proba.
bly, follow suit at no distant day. A
good many Comstock people are settling
fhere.