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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
A PRETTY CLOSE CALL.

Rev. DIR. Talmage Narrowly Misses q
Plunge Bath in a Colorado Torrent.
PUEBLO, Col, May 25.-The Missouri
Pacific passenger train from the east,
which arrived in Pueblo Wednesday,
narrowly escaped going through a
bridge 80 miles east of Pueblo, which
had been weakened by high water. On
the train was Rev. 7. De Witt Talmage,
of Brooklyn, who described the escape.
He was awakened by the jerking of the
sleeper, and, looking out of the window,
found the car off the track in the mid
die of the bridge, which was rapidly
sinking beneath the weight of the
train. Fortunately the engine was
powerful enough to pull the cars up the
incline, but no sooner had the last car
gained solid ground than the structure
sank into the water. The high water
had undermined the foundations, but
the supports of the bridge held in per-
feet condition until the locomotive
struck it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
FOUR GATLING GUNS
NOT so ONE-SlDED.
The Battle at Sickle Hollow, In Which Five
Strikers were Killed, Had Some Casual
ties for the Deputies.

The Battle at Sickle Hollow, In Which Five
Strikers were Killed, Had Some Casual
ties for the Deputies.
UNIONTowN, Pa, May 25.-The riot
at Sickle Hollow was not a One-sided
battle as at first reported, but was a
fight with as many guns on one side as
on the other, and with as much firing
by the strikers as by the deputies.
Among the wounded are three depu-
ties, while the killed are all strikers.
When the workmen came to the strik-
ers in the public road they were asked
to comply with the command when
the deputies rushed into the midst
of the men, got possession
of the workmen, and then es-
corted them to the pit. In this
part of the performance a deputy
sheriff fired shot, which opened up a
battle in which there was volley after
volley fired by each side at close range.
The strikers stood their ground while
their comrades were falling, but their
ammunition gave out, and they were
forced to give up the field and flee to
escape the rain of bullets from the
Winchester rifles.
1t is said that the strikers were adj
vancing on the line of deputies when
the latter fired the first shot. Many
who had guns in their possession were
arrested by the deputies.
Later news from the scene of the
trouble says that the strikers have all
gone, and that the situation is now
peaceful.
The workmen have not gone to work,
but are willing to do so as soon as the
excitement subsidies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
HUNGRY AND DESPERATE.
L Coalburg Cll.) Miner Steals In Order to
Get Something to Eat.

4 Coalburg (nl.) Miner Steals In Order to
Get Something to Eat.
ST. LOUIS. May 25.-Frank Ward,
miner from Coalburg, Ill, was arrested
Wednesday evening charged with petit
larceny.
His crime consisted in deliberately
walking into a shoe store on Olive
street, taking a pair of shoes and walk
ing out with them in his hand. He
made no attempt to avoid arrest and
accompanied the officer to the four
courts without the least resistance. AS
soon as he was locked up he begged for
food, declaring that he had not eaten
anything for several days, and the
ravenous manner in which he attacked
the bread and sausage given him fully
bore out his assertion. He said he
simply acted as he did in order to Sc
cure something to eat as he was literal
ly going crazy with hunger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Troops ordered to Minonk.

MINoNK, ILL.,, May 27.-The striking
miners have INSTRUCTED the tracks of
the Illinois Central and Santa Fe rail-
roads and will permit no train to pass
carrying loaded coal cars. Ties, bolts,
ETC., have been put across the tracks at
the crossings and the tracks are lined
with crowds of miners, but there has
been no disturbance to-day. The
first train arrived at II o'clock,
bringing two loaded coal cars.
The miners refused to let it pass
unless the coal was set out, and the
train is still here. Mayor Tool called
on the sheriff for help, and the latter
has been swearing in deputies all day.
During the afternoon the sheriff tel
egraphed to Gov. Altgeld, stating the
situation and asking that troops be
sent to assist him in maintaining or
der. The governor replied that three
companies. of the fifth infantry, from
Peoria, Canton and Delavan had been
ordered to Minonk.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
BENT ON MISCHIEF.

An Anarchist Mob of Striking Coal Min
srs Demand the Release of Prisoners
and Organize and Arm for Their Rescue.
but are Deferred by the Presence OF the
hended.
LA SALE, ILL.,, May 25.-From the
present indications the strikers riot
ing has only commenced and it points to
great disaster. The miners, though
very orderly in La Sale all day, are
but preparing for an uprising that will
undoubtedly result in slaughter to hui
man life and great destruction of prop
erty.
When the committee appointed at
the mass meeting held in Turn hall
yesterday morning learned through
their attorney, David Ross, that the
two La Sale prisoners who were
lodged in the La Sale county Jail were
to be tried in Ottawa. notice was sent
to La Sale to that effect.
Accordingly the Spring Valley strilx-
ers called mass meeting and passed
resolutions denouncing such action,
and requested that the prisoners be re-
turned to La Sale for trial, stating that
if this be granted them they would re-
main orderly. Otherwise they would
organize, arm themselves, march to OF
tawa and liberate the men, even though
it be necessary to demolish the county
jail to accomplish their object.
This notice was sent to Sheriff Tay-
lor at Ottawa, and the sheriff at once
answered them saying that the prison
ers would be tried before Squire Weeks
;y,n hot 1o no MI cod
to meet them. This answer threw the
Spring Valley anarchists into frenzy,
and a second mass meeting was held,
at which the miners decided to organize
and arm themselves and march to OF
tawa and carry out their purpose.
Word was soon sent to the La Sale
and Peru miners and they will meet
the strikers from La Sale on the Peru
road between Spring Valley and Peru,
between and o'clock in the morn
ing.
This news has greatly excited the
cities of both La Sale and Ottawa and
preparations are rapidly going on for
the worst.
In Ottawa the city is being patrolled
by heavily-armed men on horseback
and on foot. In La Sale the citizens
feel a safety in the presence of the
state militia.
Another report has just reached here
that Toluca has sent a well-armed del
egation, and that they are now in the
vicinity of Utica, and will join the COM
bined mobs from Spring Valley, Peru
and La Sale as they pass en- route to
Ottawa.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
The French Cabinet Crisis.

PARIS. May 26.-President Carnot
again summoned M. Bourgeois to the
palace yesterday afternoon. This action
was taken on the strength of NJ. Pey-
trails statement to the president, upon
declining yesterday morning, to under
take the formation of a ministry, that
he would accept portfolio in cabinet
headed by Nj. Bourgeois.
NJ. Bourgeois remained in conference
with the president a short time, but
was infiexible in his determination not
to undertake the construction of min
istry and withdrew. President Carnot
then summoned NJ. BrisSOn.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Emma Juch's Illness.

ANN ARBoR. Mich, May 25.-The con-
dition of Emma Juch, the prima donna,
has improved so much that she will
leave for home tomorrow. Miss Juch
has been seriously, but not dangerous
ly i'll with Inflammation of the storn-
ach. ALI her engagements for this trip
have been cancelled.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
REV. B. w. JOHNSON.
Death of the Associate Editor of tn
Christian Evangelist.


Christian Evangelist.
ST. LOUIS, May 25.-Rev. Barton W.
Johnson, associate editor of the Chris
tian Evangelist, died at 4 a. IN. at his
home, $50 Aubert avenue. He seccumbed
to consumption, which resulted from an
attack of the grip. Mr.. johnson was
60 years of age and was native of Illi-
nois. He edited the Christian in Chi
cago when Rev. J. II. Garrison edited
the Evangelist in st. Louis. Twenty
years ago they combined their proper
ties and have since issued the Christian
Evangelist. Mr.. johnson was pos
sessed of means beyond the reach of
most ministers. His estate is estimated
to be worth at least 200, and con-
sists of property holdings in Chicago
and his newspaper interests in st.
Louis.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
west End Residents Of st. Louis. Badly
Scared by Lightning.

ST. Louis, May 2s-During thun-
derstorm about 1880 a. m. a. binding
fash of lightning, followed by a ter
rife peal of thunder that reverberated
over the city, plainly minated that
it had struck somewhere, and it
was found that the chimney
on the residence of Huston
A. Crittenden and Harry B. Kennon,
Ut and 719 North Leonard street, had
been partially demolished and the in
mates of the building badly, though
not fatally, shocked. The houses were
badly lettered
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
THE FIRST TIME IN YEARS.
British Ships of War Drop Anchor In Bos-
ton HarbOr.

Boston, May 25.-The British cruiser
Blake commanded by Capt. William
Des V. Hamilton, carrying the flag of
Vice-Admiral Sir John o. Hopkins, X.
c. B., commanding the north Atlantic
squadron, and the cruiser Tartar, COM
manded by Capt. Henry L. Fleet,
dropped anchor in Boston harbor
Wednesday evening.
This is the first time since the civil
war that British ship of war has been
in this port, and this fact added to the
of the great cruiser Blake,
had aroused a good deal of public in
terest in the vessels. Gov. Greenhalge
and his staff received Vice-Admiral
Hopkins and suite in the council
chamber of the statehouse. Enter
tainment for the British officers during
the visit will be lavishly provided.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
To Relieve the New York and San Fran
cisco at Bluefelds, Nicaragua.

To Relieve the new 1OPk ana san Fran.
cisco at Bluefields, Nicaragua.
WASHINGTON, May 25.-Orders detail
ing the Atlanta and Marblehead to re-
lieve the New York and San Francisco
at Bluefields have been prepared by
the navy department, and the COM
manders of those vessels have been di-
rected to prepare to leave Hampton
Roads the latter part of next week.
Commander Charles O'Nei1 of the
Marblehead reports that the changes
in the electric light and search light
plant of his vessel will be completed at
New York in few days and that he
IAN be ready for sea next Wednesday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31

RANA, Ill, May 27.-The military
hbrce on duty here was reduced by the
departure, of Co. c, of Taylorville, and
Co. A, of Springfield. Two companies
from Jacksonville and Decatur will re-
main in, camp here until all fear of at
attack by striking miners is. over.
The large force of deputies and hnnr
dreds of citizens who have been under
arms for several days are still ready
for action at moments notice. Dut
it is not thought that any further at
tempt will be made to force the miners
who are working in the Pana district to
quit work.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Convict DAILY for Parliament.

LIMERICK, May 25.-At convention
Wednesday of 200 delegates, at which
the mayor presided, it was unanimously
resolved to nominate the Convict DAILY
for parliament at the general election.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Shot and Killed His Chum.

CLEVELAND, O., May 26.-Early yes
terday morning fatal shooting oe-
CURED as sequence of a drunken quar-
rel among the nonunion employees at
the Standard foundry. The, nonunion
men have been sleeping in a dormitory
at the foundry, and Thursday night
took to their apartment large guam
tity of whisky, soon becoming wildly
intoxicated. In the midst of their bick-
erings, Bernard LANCE, of Detroit, drew
a revolver and fred point blank into
the crowd. The bullet struck Lange's
chum, Franz Labunde, also of Detroit,
inflicting a wound from which he died.
Buried in Ruins OF q Collapsed Storage
Warehouse.
BROOKLYN, May a6.--At 2:aO p. m. yes
terday four-story brick building at
POI and 203 Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn,
caved in. Fourteen men were at work
on the building at the time One at
them, Emil Rickson, of 25s Atlantic
avenue, was killed almost instantly.
The house was used as q storage ware
house by Latimer s. Sons After the
crash came most of the men succeeded
in escaping from the cellar where they
were working. Three men are still
unaccounted for and are supposed ia
be buried in the ruins,
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Pinkertons Hurrying to the Pcnnsvlvania
Coke Regions.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, May 26.-An uncon-
firmed report was current yesterday
that at an early hour in the morning
large force of Pinkerton detectives
passed through en- route to the coke re-
gions. None of the operators inter
viewed would admit the presence of
Pinkerton men in the coke region, but
said the number of deputies was con-
stantly being reinforced. The police
officials expressed doubts as to whether
Pinkerton officials would come tc
Pittsburgh after former experiences in
this vicinity.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
DONE WITH DYNAMITE.

Eleven Men Murdered, Shaft House
Blown Up. and Deputies Disarmed by
Striking Miners at Cripple Creek, Col.
CRIPPLE CREEK, Col, May 25.-Eleven
men killed, with a strong probability
that the number of dead will be in
creased when all is known, is the rec
ord of the first day of trouble here.
although real fighting has not yet
begun, as the deputies are await
ing reinforcements before begin
ming active operations. At 10 o'clock
this morning eleven men started to
work in the Strong mine on Bat
tie Mountain. Shortly afterwards a
large party of strikers blew up the
shaft house with powder, causing
loss of $4,000, and then dropped 100
pounds of giant powder down the shaft,
which was also exploded, killing all
the inmates. Not more than 300 yards
from the Strong shaft house sixteen
men, who had been engaged to go
to work in the Independence mine,
were surrounded in their bunk house,
and after long parley agreed to sur
render. Each one was armed with a
rifle and brace of revolvers. The
arms are now in the possession of the
strikers.
The deputies from Denver have with
drawn to a less exposed position, where
they will await reinforcements.
The strikers from their stronghold
On Bull Hill can view the country for
miles, and all passes are guarded
by them. Every stranger is in
tercepted and not allowed to pro-
coed toward the town unless
satisfactory explanation of his business
is given. No one is permitted near
enough to the seat of war to be in dan
ger, and the streets of Cripple Creek
and Victoria, as well as the passes, are
patrolled by miners carrying Winches-
tiers and revolvers.
The capture and disarming of depu-
ties numbering eighteen was accom-
p1ished by women, and ever since the
occurrence two of the women have been
holding high court in saloon, where
the strikers heap congratulations upon
them.
Two wagons loaded with powder and
cartridges for one of the mines were
captured by the strikers, and their con-
tents confscated. Sam Mcdonald, SUI
perintendent of the Strong, Anna Lee
and Gold King mines, and Charley Rob
inson, foreman of Strong, are missing.
It is raining furiously, and any fur
Their move tonight is not looked for.
Deputies have been coming in quietly
all day, and it is thought an unex-
pected move is anticipated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
SAVED BY A STORM,
Which Prevented an Attack by RiOtou
Miners In Sickle Hollow, Pa.

Which Prevented an Attack by Riotous
Miners in Sickle Hollow, Pa.
CoNNELLsvnLE,P Pa, May 26.-The cold,
ceaseless rain of Thursday night and
yesterday morning doubtless prevented
for a time, at least, repetition of
Thursdays bloody affair at the Wash
ington mines in Sickle Hollow. The
strikers were fully determined to
avenge those of their fellows who fell
in Thursdays battle with the depu-
ties. Mobs were organized at Penn
Vile, Vanderbilt and Dunbar, for the
avowed purpose OF revenge.
The Pennville mob Thursday night
marched to the Meyer works, where an
attack was contemplated. When within
a short distance OF the plant they were
infnrmed by the strikers from Meyer
that seventy-fve armed deputies were
awaiting their arrival. After a con-
sultation the drenched and shivering
strikers moved on the Summit works,
where only few men were on guard.
Before half the distance was covered
many of the marchers were completely
exhausted and had fallen in their
tracks by the wayside. Those remain
ing dispersed to their homes.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
BRECKENRIDGE.
Preparing His Bill of Exceptions to the
Decision In Miss Pollards Suit.

WAsHINGgoN, May 25.-Representa-
tive w. c. P. Breckenridge was at the
city hall. yesterday, with his stenogra-
pher, preparing his bill of exceptions
to the recent decision of Judge Brad
ley, which will have to be filed on Mon
day in order to secure an appeal to the
district court of appeals of the breach
of promise suit instituted against him
by Miss Pollard.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Riot at Homestead.

HOMESTEAD, Pa, May GA riot oc-
Cured near the mills in the, Second
ward where there are number of I'M
employed Slavs- George Herskovitz,
an educated Slavonic, residing here.
tried to induce them to go to the
coke works. A Jewish merchant
with whom they dealt said shat if they
did not go to work he would refuse to
keep them any longer: little later
they held meeting at watch Hersko-
vitz appeared About 4Ge chased him
to the river, but he escaped by getting
into slSif and going to the other side
OF the river.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Representative Jerry simpson Better.

Representative Jerry Simpson Better.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The condition
of Representative Jerry Simpson, of
Kansas, has so far improved that he
will be able to leave Washington June
1 for Berkeley Springs. Va, where he
proposes remaining until he has fully
recovered. His physician now has NO
doubt of Mr.. Simpsons ultimate Meow
DRY /
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
How q Young Girl Tried to Get Even
With Scolding Mistress.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, May a5.-Nel-
lie Weaver. 16 years old, had a prelim-
mary examination here Wednesday
evening on the charge of attempted
murder. She was cook in the family OF
ID. A. Walmer, a merchant at Mont
pelier, miles north of here. She con-
fessed that she poisoned meat which
Walmer, his wife and two children ate
and were only saved from dying by
physicians. Her object, she said, was
to Kill Mrs. Walmer, who had scolded
her. She was sent to Jail to await trial
in the circuit court.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1894-05-31
Deputies Holding Western Comnaonwcaler,
at Bay.

at Bay.
DENVER. Col. May 25.-The Common.
veal army organized il this city tc
march to Washington now numbers
500 members. and it is asserted that as
many more are headed for this city
from different points in the west.
The members of the army have been
ordered to report at headquarters at 2
o'clock this evening. Burlington rail-
road officials, believing that an attempt
will be made to capture train, ap-
pealed to the sheriff for aid. and a
large force Is on guard in the Burliug.
ton yards
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-06-02
FAETIDIOrs.

Young Wife-John, dear, I'm 20
glad you are coming home to dinner.
Nov / am going TO make a pie for
you by my own self.
John (nervously)-Very well. dear,
mind you do, but not too much crust,
you know. Inever touch pie crust.
Young Wife-All right, Johnny,
then the pie shall be extra nice inside,
with a lovely gravy.
John Crying TO speak cheerfully)O
Yes, darling, but don't put too much
inside, you know. / never eat the
inside of pies, and / don't care much
for gravy.
MODEST MAN.
EmpIoyer-Want TO marry my
daughter, eh? And next, suppose,
you'll want your salary raised so
that you can support her!
Employee-Oh, no sir! j shall
expect you to support US BOTH
Kate Fields Washington.
DIPLOMATIC RETICEYcE.
The social reforYher was paying a
visit TO the convicts in the peniten-
tiary and asking them various ques-
tions.
And what are you doing hepe, my
friend?" he said to good loking man
in the shoe shop.
Making shoes" was the reply that
discouraged any further inquisition in
that direction.-[ Detroit Free Press.
SHE OPENED HIS EYES.
'I've been awake all night. /
haven't closed my eyes, remarked
the rich old man who had married a
young widow.
Then mamma would get a new
silk dress" said the widows little
girl by former marriage.
What do you mean?" asked the
venerable stepfather.
II heard her say as soon as you
closed your eyes she was going to
have Il new silk dress and diamonds
and things. "-[Texas Siftings.
TAKEN AT HER WORD.
Cora-Why should you weep and
be so angry, Belle, since you refused
Harry fatty, of your own accord?
Belle-To think that the idiot
should take me at my word! Oh, it's
terrible = Boston Courier.
HE KNEW BETTER.
Prisoner (to his lawyer)-Sir, DO
you really believe all you have been
saying about me to-day in your
speech for my defence?
Lawyer (smilingly)-Why, of course
| do!
Prisoner-I don't.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1894-06-02

cupboardy little rooms in It. And
there's only three Of us and one ol
Mr.. Pindar. Why couldn't We all
live together?"
For an instant silence prevailed.
Then Alice turned away, her face
all a glow OF scarlet bushes, murmur.
ing some incomprehensible sentence.
But Mr.. Pindar appreciated his ad-
vantage and seized the opportunity
with instantaneous quickness.
"Well, why not?" said he, catch
ing hold Of Alice's hand before she
could withdraw it. "Im willing, il
you are, Alice-only, Of course,
there'll have to be wedding first. "
"A wedding! a wedding"
Flo and Kitty whirled ecstatically
around the grass plot at the very
sound Of the word.
you know ! love you, Alice! You
have known it this long time. Only
for this little darling's lucky speech,
/ might have lacked courage to plead
my cause so promptly. Our tastes
are similar, or we never should have
coincided in selecting this lovely
little bit OF Elysium to dwell in. Say
yes, Alice! Or I'll be contented even
if you don't say MOI"
'Its so-very-strange!" II" hesit-
ated Miss Dallas.
Pindar turned smilingly around to
the little ones.
Its all right, children" said he.
"She hasn't said no! My good
friend" " to Simeon Lilton, who had
stopped hammering at last, will
you be so good as TO furnish me with
the address OF the nearest clergy
manY
II didn't fairly know" said
Simeon, afterward, "but that them
folks was goin' to pay the rent dou-
BILE But they didn't"
'Its the romantickest thing /
ever hcerd onW said Mrs. Lilton,
wiping her eyes. "If | knowed any
body that writ for the papers, I'd
tell them the hull story"
Don't be a fool, old woman!"
said Simeon.
But he, too, was whistling Loves
Young Dream" under his breath.
The little children frolicked around,
picking buttercups and making
friends with the cat and the dog.
But Mr. and Mrs. Pindar were
very quiet in the purple twilight of
the May day. Their hearts were too
full for words Saturday Night.