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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
THE NEW ELDoRADo.

The EabulOusly Rich Gold Field In the
CIondyke Region of the British North
west Territory, just Across the Alaskan
Boundary-Extracts From q Letter Re-
cefved at San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO. July 16.-The fol-
lowing are extracts from a letter re-
ceived by the Excelsior, just arrived
here from Alaska 1t was sent from
the Clondyke region by a prominent
and wealthy young business man of
San Francisco to his brother in this
:ity:
'The excitement on the river is indescriba-
Die, and the output of the CIondyke district al
most beyond belief. Men who had nothing last
tall are now worth a fortune One man has
worked 30 square feet of his claim and Is
going out with $4,000 In dust One quarter
Of claims are now selling at from
el5, 900 to $4,000 The estimate Of the district
given is Is miles, with an average value of $780,
BOO to the claim, in which some are valued as
high as 81, 900 900 each AT Dawson sacks OF
Dust are thrown under the counters in the store
for Safekeeping..
Some of the stories are so fabulous that
am afraid to repeat them. for fear of being sus-
pected of the infection Labor is SIS a day and
board. with 100 days work guaranteed, so you
can imagine how difficult it is to hold employees.
''If reports are true it IS the biggest placer
discovery ever made in the world, for, though
other diggings have been found ute as rich in
spots, no such extent of discovery has been
known which prospected and worked so high
right through"
The new Eldorado lies just across the
Alaskan boundary in British territory.
1t is of recent discovery, but already
there are at least 5000 people on the
ground and more are f1ocking in that
direction. The discovery of the Clon-
dyke regions presents a story that is
uniquely interesting. Around Forty
Mile, on the Yukon, is a tribe of In
dams known as the Slickers, and with
them is man who years ago was known
as George Cormack, but who is now
called slick George" In September
last, at the head of party of Indians,
he left his hut near Forty Mile camp
and started in a southerly direction,
saying that he intended to find new
gold field before his return. He came
back tAEo weeks later and startled the
miners with the announcement that 40
miles away there was gold to be found
in plenty. The streams abounded
with the yellow metal, and all that
was needed was for somebody to pick
it up. Many persons hocked to the
place, and in time the word reached
Forty Mile camp that untold riches
could be found along the bottom of
Bonanza creek and its tributaries.
Men who had failed at the former
camp Immediately packed up their be-
longings and set out for the new fields.
1t was a hard and trying journey, but
that was nothing with the promise of
millions at the end of the route.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
Popularity and a Sian,

One of the incidents that conduced to
give the queen temporary popularity
in Ireland was this: She and the prince,
with the prince of Wales and Prince
Alfred, were driven in their roomy car
riage to Mr.. bargains exhibition. The
streets and windows were thronged.
There were only bright faces, and the
air was filled with cheers. She bowed
very affably; the prince held his hat a
little before his forehead, and hardly
bowed. The prince of Wales took off
cap with white band and held it
rather gracefully, as if to show that he
should have bowed were the queen not
present Prince Alfred looked a little
sulky and kept his cap on his head.
The queen did not appear to see him,
but she did. She whipped the cap off
his head with one hand, and with the
other gave him such a slap in the face.
1t was done in an instant, and without
any change of countenance. Thunder
ing cheers marked the approval of the
multitude.-Contem Review.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
ANOTHER euNco GAME.
The slippery Methods Of MckinIe
and Hanna.

The Slippery Methods Of Mckinley
and Hanna.
The Mckinley organs are at their old
tricks again. They are trying to fool
the people into the belief that Mckinley
has a well-matured policy for reyolu-
ticnizing the currency system and
bringing order out of the financial
chaos for which their party is alone re-
sponsible.
This time it is a commission into
whose hands Mckinley will place the
task of revising the currency" A few
weeks ago he sent commission" to
Europe to sound European govern
ments on the question of international
bimetallism. This is the policy to which
his party is committed, in half-heart-
ed way, by its St. Louis platform. That
same instrument also binds the party
TO maintain the single gold standard
until Europe consents for US to go back
to the financial system under which the
United States grew rich and powerful
and threatened soon to lead the pro-
cession of nations.
The congress of the United States
alone has the power and authority to
revise or in any way amend the ma
TONS currency system. This power
and authority Mckinley would take
from congress and invest in a commits
sion of his own choosing. The purpose
is two-fold. First, the Mckinley plan
is to obscure the currency issue in a
fog of personal obligation in which he
would not be directly involved, and,
second, to save himself f: om the embar-
RAISING situation in whic h he is sure to
be placed by the next congress. that will
be democratic and that will send to
him, or to the senate. bill for the
reconciliation of silver.
There is excellent ground for the sus-
picion, however, that the presidents
purpose rs not as broad as either of
these plans suggests. Behind his pro-
posal to lay before congress, now just
on the point of adjourning, a plan for
the betterment of the country's fiscal
system is a desire to help his friend
Hanna The boss of the republican
party has a tremendous fight on his
hands. He is running for election to
the senate on platform reaffirming the
principles enunciated at st. Louis and
commencing the administration of
President Mckinley. The Ohio voters
are asking Hanna not only ABOUT that
promised prosperity. but also what Nc
Kinley is going to do for bimetallism.
Six months of his administration have
slipped by. No boom has made its APP
pearance and the president has been
silent as the tomb on the currency ques-
ton A 'terse" message to congress
now on that question. though it be
clothed in terms whose ambiguity
would bring hope and soiace to the
weak minded of both sides, would give
Hanna some campaign material. This
he sadly needs. The Mckinley organs
are to help in this game. Already they
are indulging in surmises as to the
strength of the message on the side of
bimetallism. 1t is petty piece of poll
tics in keeping with McKinley's and
Hanna's methods. Because they fooled
the country once with those methods
they will try tie game against. Louis
Republic
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
MET THE CONDITIONS.
Not to Be Cheated of Promotion by ANY
Such Obstacle.

Not to Be Cheated of Promotion by Any
Such Obstacle.
Rock ISLAND, Ill, July 16.-Bert
Scudder has assumed the agency of the
Adams Express Co. here, and the man.
ner in which he gained the Office in
wolves a unique and romantic
story of ambition and success.
Scudder, who was chief clerk in
Route Agent Clark's Office at Gales
burg, learned of Agent Skidmore's res
ignation and made application for the
vacancy Tuesday afternoon. Scudder
was told that while his time in the
service was sufficient to justify his pro-
motion, the company preferred to ele-
vate married men where It was posi-
BILE.
When he asked if the fact that he
was single was the only objection to
his promotion and received an afirma-
tive answer, he departed forthwith,
and in an hour returned with the in
formation that he was now ready to
supply the missing qualification. He
had married a Miss Smith, whom he
expected to wed later on, but the emer-
gencv both believed justified change
in the arrangements. Mr.. Scudder was
given the Rock Island agency, and ar
lived here with his bride Wednesday.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
JAPAN AND SPAIN.
The Incident Upon Which the Story of an
Alliance was Probably Based.

The Incident Upon Which the Story of an
Alliance was Probably Based.
LONDON, July 17.-The Madrid CORE
spondent of the Pail Mall Gazette says:
1.-The most notable event thus far of
the Spanish court season at San SebaS-
tian has been the visit of Prince Take
heito, Japan's ambassador extraordin-
-ary, who was sent to invest King AL
,eOnso with the Japanese Imperial
Order of the Chrysanthemum.
The visit is considered of peculiar
Importance. The envoy was received
exith extreme cordiality by the queen
and the government. Prince Take
heito, who was accompanied by the
state by the duke of Tetuan, Spanish
minister of foreign affairs, and all the
court functionaries. The streets were
lined with troops.
The distinguished visitors were con-
Quoted to the palace where the queen
and brilliant retinue welcomed them
with high honors. Banquets, balls and
other marked compliments followed,
and the war ships in the bay were
decorated with flags and bunting.
The duke of Tetuan has gone out OF
his way to protest that the mission is
purely complimentary and without
political significance although Japan
csc legation may be established al
Madrid.
1T is said that the occurrence Is be-
ing carefully observed in the United
States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
DOCTORS AND PATENTS.

Odd Tales OF Physicians Of the Old
School In England.
A physician with a large practice sees
strange sights-some humorous, some
pitiful, and some irritating. Sir Ben
jamin W. Richardson, commenting on
the fact that these singular sights tend
to produce in the doctors mind the
feeling 'All things are alike to all, -
says he once surprised bishop by say
ing that the writer of EcclesiaStes must
have been a doctor.
Once a woman who kept fuel store
brought her husband to DR.. Richardson
in little cart with his body covered
with small coal, under the idea that by
this means she was keeping him warm.
Another woman, to whom he prescribed
an ether mixture, therefore volatile,
first made it warm, in order that it
might be agreeable to take.
He was called in the early days of his
London practice to visit a servant in a
large house, and overheard the mistress
ask the housekeeper: What sort of a
man is he, and how did he come? Did
he driver"
81 think you'll like him, ma'am,"
replied the housekeeper; ''but, poor
man! he is only walking doctor yet"
People made distinction between
the walking and the driving doctor in
former days. A physician with a large
paying practice used to'ride in a chariot
which cost 800 guineas. Now people do
not care If doctor comes in landau,
or broughaTn, or a cab, provided he
comes quickly.
The old physician was known by
everybody as doctor. He wore long,
broad-tailed coat, knee breeches, Hes
sian boots, a frilled shirt with ruffles
at the wrists, and large white cravat
of the finest lawn. He carried a cane
with a perforated box at the top, which
held camphor or some other smelling
substance. When he was called to a
consultation, he expected to find table
spread with wine glasses, a decanter of
brandy and bottle of wfne.-Youth's
TSo1s1ranin0
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
AN APPEAL FoR FREEDOM.
me CubaH League OF New York AaA<s
for Financial Aid.

The CubsH League OF New AOrA AAAs
for Financial Aid.
The Cuban league OF New York.
whose president is Ethan Allen, and
yics presidents such men OF nauonaI
reuutation and honor as Chauncey NJ
Depew, Roswell P. Flower, ETC., has Is
sued the following appeal asking for
financial aid In its patriotic EFFORTS In
behalf of struggling Cuba:
ITO the People of the United States:
A brave and generous people viii aid
the oppressed. Cuba is under brutal
tyranny. Inspired by our history she
freely bleeds for independence, and ap-
peals to as for help We must hear
and hearing, promptly act. An IRE
pressible conflict between republican
ism and monarchy was inaugurated by
Washington and his eompatriots, and
as trustees of the great political inner
itance from them we must be In that
conflict whether we viii or not, when
ever any intelligent people fires the
opening gun for freedom. By an I'M
paralleled career of courage and sacrl-
fee the Cubans have proved their right
to self-goyernment. Our people, to
keep untarnished the heroic crown of
our fathers, which our government at
Washington for three years has failed
to do, must extend material support to
the embattled heroes on Cuban soil.
The passive policy of this administra-
ton, in emulation of the last, still re-
pressed the nobler impulses of our peo-
pie, while foul murder continues. To
give now is more than to fight. He who
supplies the weapon is brother in
achievement to him who yields it.
"a plan for small subscriptions at
local points, deposited there with
banks or business firms, reaches all.
Let those who will serve send addresses
of themselves and bank to the Red.
White and Blue League, New York.
ETHAN ALLEN.
asP1.aSidanE Of the Cuban Lea ClIe.n
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
SILVER AND PROSPERITY.
The Gold Standard Is the Instrument
of Trusts.

| If history teaches anything it teaches
that bimetallic currency conduces to
national prosperity, and that mono
metallism produces distress among the
people and a decline in business ac-
tivity.
| 1t is not necessary to go any further
back than the year 1869 for the begin
ming of decade of prosperity, nor to
| travel away from the United States to
find it's field of operation. From 1869
to 1879 this nation paid off half of its
| great debt, and during that time sill
yer was coined at an average rate of
| s., OOO. 900 a month. This silver went
| into circulation, and by it's presence
| stimulated business to such an extent
that the government was enabled to.
cancel a large part of its great war
| debt.
Since 1889 nothing has been paid on
the national debt of the United States,
but, on the contrary, Grover Cleveland.
| bv his adherence to the value-destroy-
ing gold policy, saddled the people with
an increased obligation of $262,O0O,09O.
| This adds $10,0O0,O00 year OF extra
expense to be borne in the way of in
| terest, and all that has been received
in return is widespread commercial de-
preston and disaster.
The republican party acknowledged
| in the ST. Louis platform that bimetal-
Iism was a good thing, and pledged it
self to labor for the international rec
ognition of the double standard, but
there is nothing so disgusting to re-
publican to-day as a report that the BIZ
metallic commission is making sue
cessfuI progress in Europe.
The fact is. the republican party Is
owned 10y the trusts, the trusts want
the gold standard. and the welfare of
the people. the teachings of history, the
solemn pledges the party has made
must all be cast aside when the gold
| trust bosses crack their whips.-Chi-
cage Dispatch.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22

81 am usually rated as clever perform
ar" modestIy remarked the well-knowu
prestidicitator THE press and p0blic ac-
cord me gratifyingly high standing. and my
work as being skillfuI beyond that of my com
petitors; / have always regarded myself as
being past master in the art and science or
legerdemain. Bat yesterday met gentle
man who is so clearly my superior that now
/ know myself to be but the merest tyros
gtruggIinR with the rudiments of my pro-
fession. I can cause a small Towering plant
or shrub to grow from the seed IN few mo-
Inents in full view of the astoNished audi
ence, but the man Of whom am speaking
has created an enormous family tree hun m
dreds of years old, in few hours."-N. Y.
Worl1
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22

It is related of the late Due d'Aumale
that lack of decision is illustrated by
the following incident: When about to
enter room at reception in 1873 he
was asked by the usher what name
should be announced. "Gen. lie Due
d'Aumale," he answered; and then, sud-
denly changing his mind. he said: "No;
announce his royal highness, Due
d'Aumale." But, not feeling satisfied
with this, he said: Say merely Due
d'Aumale" Finally he said: Say moth
ing" and walked in unannounced.-N.
Y Times
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
SPAIN AND JAPAN
Have Arranged Offensive Alliance
Against the United States.

Have Arranged an Offensive Alliance
Against the United States.
LONDON, July 16.-A dispatch from
Paris to news agency here says tina
inquiry at the American embassy there
has elected a confirma ton of the ru
NOR that the governments of Spain
and Japan have arranged an offensive
alliance against the United States.
The terms of the understanding,
which is for the mutual protection of
Cuba and Hawaii, provides that in the
event of an active aggressive move
ment on the part of the United States
tending toward interference in Cuban
affairs or persistence in the annexa
ton of the Hawaiian islands, both
Spain and Japan shall declare war
simultaneously against the United
States and shall make hostile demon
strations along both the Atlantic and
Pacific coast lines of that country.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
Hints to Hunters.

To get good results in any kind Cf shoot
ing, uniform, reliable ammunition rs aoso-
the most successful hunters that it pays to
always use ammunition made by the VIM
chester Repeating Arms Co., New Haven,
Ct, as it is unequalled foraceuracy, RELIABLE
ity, uniformity and strong shooting quail
ties Winchester ammunition can be bought
everywhere as it is in great demand all over
the world. Like Winchester guns, it is-the
standard of the world. 1t costs no more
than inferior makes and it is a thousand
times better. Send for large illustrated
catalogue free
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
A BOLT REMOVED.
Attempt to Wreck n Train that Only Par.
TALLY Succeeded.

CUMBERLAND, Md, July 16.-At 2:3o
a. m. the engine attached to traiE No.
10. while passing slowly through the
junction of the Pittsburgh and the
Third division near Cumberland,
was derailed and fell over on her
side. A baggage car was slightly
damaged, but no one was injured, and
the tracks were blocked for but few
hours. Investigation reveals the fact
that some one had deliberately re-
moved bolt from the switch which
caused the derailment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet;
1t cures painful, swollen, smartng teet ana
instantly takes the sting out OF corns ana
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous, hot, tired, aching feet;
Trv it to-day. Sold by all druggists and
shoe stores, Csc. Trial package FREE
Write to Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22

visitors to lincoln, Park In Chicago
will be delighted with the souvenir book OF
this beautiful spot now being distributed by
the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
Company 1t is a magnificent publication OF
S6 pages full to overlooking with delicious
half tone pictures of one of Creations most
charming places of resort for citizens OF the
Great Republic.
No stranger visiting Chicago should be
without copy of the Souvenir of Lincoln
Park" 1t can only be procured by enclos-
ing twenty-five (25) cents, in coin or postage
ger agent, 4l0 Old Colony Building, Chicago.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
THE GREAT STRIKE.
An OmciaI Bulletin Reviewing the sltua-
ton Issued by the General Oncers, Show
ing the Progress of the Strike by States
Serious Break In the Ranks of the Work
ing Miners In West Virginia

ton Issued by the General Omcers, Show
Ing the Progress of the Strike by States
Serious Break In the Ranks of the Work
ing Miners In West Virginia.
COLUMBUS, o., July 16.-President
Ratchford and Secretary Pearce have
issued an official bulletin, No. 1, to the
miners, it being review of the situa-
ton The bulletin says:
Our fight for living wages now
covers, in whole or in part, eight states
of the Union 1t is general suspen-
sion, and no local settlements will be
authorized or recognized.
The second week and the eighth day
of our suspension brings with it
greater assurance of ultimate victory
than any previous day. Our forces are
increasing every hour. our determine
ton is unflinching and our actions are
law-abiding in every particular.
"The state and number of miners
involved are as follows:
Western Pennsylvania-FulIy 20. 900
miners have Joined us which makes
suspension almost unanimous in the
district. Work still continues in the
central field, but steps will be taken in
few days looking to a suspension
which it is believed will be successful.
''Ohio-Twenty-e eight thousand min
ers have laid down their tools in their
demand for living wages, making the
suspension general, except in few
local mines.
''Indiana-Advices rec eived to-day
report every mine and miner in this
state suspended. Eight thousand have
joined the march for living wages
''Illinois-Reports from this state
are to the effect that suspension is
practically general, and that miners
are determined to continue the IN arch
until living wages are secured.
West Virginia-About 5000 miners
have joined the movement. Reports
from various sections of the state con-
firm the belief that the miners will sus-
pend. Eight organizers have left this
city to-day for West Virginia The
supply of coal from that field will be
cut off in very few days.
Kentucky and Tennessee-About
1000 miners have suspended; others
may be expected to follow:
Kansas-Miners are all at work, but
will hold a convention on Saturday
1t is expected that they will also sus-
pend.
"Alabama-Reports indicate that
8, 600 miners or more have suspended.
Convention to-day. Nothing further
learned of their action.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
How the Miners Are Kept in Bondage.

COLUMBUS, o., July 16.-President
Ratchford has mailed personal requests
throughout the country asking for
statements regarding the wages they
received, for publication, for the ben
eft of the public. Thirty-nine miners
in the Sandy Creek valley have been
heard from. Since early in the
spring the wages of these men
for each two weeks has averaged
S5.T4 each. The total earnings
were S223.9S, and for the same period
their Indebtedness to the operators for
rent, provisions, mining materials, ETC.,
aggregated S619. 90. leaving the miners
in debt to their employers in the sum
of S396.71.
President Ratchford says this is a
fair sample of the condition of the
miners.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
SHUT DOWN INoEFINiTELT.

Closing of the Crescen. l.aI-P.ase A4il At
Cleveland, %.
CLEVELAND, o., July 16.-The Cres-
cent tin-plate mill has been closed in
every department. The heaters re-
fused to go to work, and with
out them it was impossible to
operate the mill. The company
decided to shut down indefinitely. AL
the heaters were taken into the
Amalgamated Iron aud Steel associa-
ton Wednesday. The mill may be
closed until the settlement of the
strike.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-22
KANSAS WOMEN IN ARMS
Against the Order Sending Women to tn
Rock Pile.

Against the Order Sending Women to the
Rock Pile.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, July 16.-The or
der of the police commissioners of
Kansas City, Kas., that women prison
ers must work on the stone pile along
with the men, has caused a great COM
motion and has not yet been put into
effect. Perhaps it may never be. The
Current Event club, an organization
of women. and has called an indigna-
ton meeting to protest against the
threatened disgrace and degradation
of NoruauhOOd."