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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
FOR NAVAL. SUPREMACY.
A Race Certainly Going On Among the
Nations.

Race Certainly Going On Among the
Nations.
The amount of naval construction
now in progress in the chief nations Of
Europe is without precedent.
English supremacy upon the sea is
not yet contested, but it is threatened
by possible combinations. Formerly
it was a maxim of English statesman
ship that the English fleet must be as
strong as all other fleets combined.
Later, it was held that the English fleet
must at least be superior to the COM
bined strength of the two next strong
est. Eight years ago a parliamentary
paper required superiority of 80 per
cent. over the combined French and
Russian battle ships. But both France
and Russia have pushed the building of
ships so rapidly that this standard is
not now reached.
During the last three years England
has built seven battle ships, while
France and Russia together have built
H. Last summer France and Russia
together had II battle ships building,
while England had but IL.
Germany, another rival of England,
is also pushing naval construction rap
idly. She is spending now about
twice as much money annually in this
way as she did seven or eight years
ago, and the emperor recently astounded
the reichstag by presenting, through
his secretary of state for the navy, a
plan which contemplated an outlay of
about $50, 0O0, 900 for the next three
years. The reichstag disapproved the
plan, though it made provision for some
new construction. Germany now has
81 battle ships and seven protected
cruisers, and in addition three battle
ships and seven armored or protected
cruisers are building.
In case of war England must retain
vessels to deAend herself against posi-
BILE Invasion, and she has scattered col
onies and q worldwide commerce to
protect. She cannot therefore rely up
on all her feet for active operations.
It is of vital Importance TO all the ma
terial interests of England that she
remain ''the mistress of the seas" For
that reason, the heaviest burdens for
naval construction and equipment are
cheerfully borne. This years esti-
mates for new construction, for exam
pie, amount TO more than $fG0, 000, 900,
and the vessels to be finished or to
be under construction this year num-
Der 1oS, IA of which are battle ships
Youths Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
TURK and Armenian.

1t must be admitted that the Armen-
lans are not an easy people to get on
with. They are distinguished by an en-
eIgy, a busy-ness and a fondness for
acquisition that are almost super
occidental. They are selfish, personally
unattractive and strikingly lacking in
traits of nobility and self-respect. The
average Armenian is unquestionably
of sharp intelligence so far as small
things go. The saying is that it takes
ten Jews to outwit one Greek and ten
Greeks to outwit one Armenian. He is
unquestionably extremely irritating to
the quietistic, resigned, fatalistic Turk.
The two have little in common. The
Armenian is clearly pestilent fellow
and the Turk has decided to get rid of
him. The Armenian is persistent
source of unrest. He is a kicker"
What men do with .kickers," in the oc-
cidental scheme of things, is to vote
them down. The Turks knows no other
way than to club them down, cut their
heads of or sink them in the Sea of
Marmora. He is applying the triune
recipe with patient zeal as occasion Of
fers-Atlantic.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

the maddened animals feet, his head
striking on the cruel stones The shock
had brought the mare to reason, which
now stood still and trembling. But
Arthur had saved her life by giving his
could but comfort the child the best
1 might, when outside came the tread
of feet, and knew they were bringing
| their sad burden home. Pressing a kiss
on her forehead, went forward TO meet
| it, but as through my tears 1 bent to
| look over the dear face, 1, too, almost
| tainted, though this time for joy, for
the great brown eyes were wide open,
and could almost fancy smiling into
mine.
The physicians gave us little hope at
first, however, and it was pitiful to
watch Miss Emily steal in and out of the
room when he lay so white and still and
suffering. All her old willfulness had
gone now, and l could see how her heart
was conferred in him, but at last we
knew the best and the worst. Life
| would be spared, but Mr.. Arthur would
be cripple for life
Through me, Nanna,-all through
mel" she moaned forth when she heard
it. ''How he must hate even to look at
met" But / had watched his gaze fol-
low her too often not to know differ
emily.
was busy one day in his room q
think they scarcely knew l was there)
when Arthur called her to his side.
"I want to say something to you, EN-
ily," he began, something which has
been n long time on nv mind You
must not reproaeh yourself for this
You must not let it interfere some day
with your giving your love to a man
more worthy of it, and you must re-
member no one viii rejoice more thanI
in your happiness"
For moment she stood still, cheek
flushing and paling; then she threw
herself at his feet. "Oh, Arthur" she
exclaimed, will you not take me?
Have you learned SO to hate me that all
the old love has gomez"
Gone" he answered, stroking the
[oright hair. Emily, can a man part
with that which has become part of his
soul? But, my darling, l cannot con-
sent TO your tying your young. joyous
life to mine"
Arthur, HusbandI" she whispered.
softly: then / stole from the room,
knowing my presene would not be
missed, and sure my darling would win
her cause. Nor do think, in the many
happy wears which since then have
rolled along, leaving me an old woman
now, either has ever regretted that for
once and the last time Miss Emily had
her wilIful way.-N. Y Ledger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
Concentrated FOODS.

While no one win question the adj
visibility OF using fresh fruits, grain
and vegetables when they can be OBJ
tanned in a fresh and wholesome state
it must be admitted that there are times
when properly prepared condensed or
concentrated foods are extremely de-
siRable. Tt is also worth while to note
that inexperienced cooks and careless
housekeepers are often at loss to know
Just what to do in an emergency. Grad
ually they are learning some of the adj
yantages of prepared foods under such
circumstances. Among the new intro
auctions are prepared soups in cakes or
blocks. These have meat juices with a
sort of Iulienne soup preparation care
fully blended, seasoned and put up in
a dainty and attractive manner. When
one wants dish of soup all that is nee
essary is to provide the proper amount
of water, which must be at boiling
point, and in a vessed which must be
closely coverd. Put as many of the meat
blocks as are required into a given
amount of water, cover closely and al
low to stand for 30 minutes. In emer-
0encies less time will answer, but the
full flavor of the soup is not brought out
save by little time This is destined
to become one of the regulation arti-
Giles of diet There are also biscuits
made on the same plan. These biscuits
are wrapped in waxed paper and fur
nished to local customers.-N. I. Lad
ger.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

ness even to myself, until the sound "a
horses hOofs rapidly nearing the house
Suddenly lifted the load / had uneon-
sclously been carrying and Brought me
with almost cry of Thanksgiving to the
window. Yes. there was my darlinR's
blue habit fiuttering in the breeze. She
had returned unhurt, but the excite
ment must have been too great for her
strength, for, even from where I stood
1 could but note the deathIy paIIor of
her face, and FASTENED down to meet
her.
Ere reached her side saw two of
the men, in obedience to some hastily.
issued commands. spring into their sad
dies and ride rapidly down the avenue.
Then In another moment Miss Emily lay
almost fainting in my arms.
oh, Mamma" she exclaimed. ct have
killed him, and he viii never, never
know how dearly loved him."
L almost carried the poor child to my
room and laid her on the sofa, noting
as did so with shudder, the two or
three bright, red stains upon her habit.
What did they portend?
From time to time low means escaped
her half-parted lips, and 1 could but
contrast her with the bright, wiIlful
girl who had ridden off few brief hours
before SO full of hope and happiness.
And then, in broken words, she told the
story. How at sudden turn in the
road, she had caught sight of Mr..
Arthur following her, and in very per-
verseness of spirit touched lightly with
her whip the animal which needed re-
straint rather than urging, then turned
her head in the direction of the pits, q
road at any time dangerous, but now,
maddened by the touch of the whip, the
mare had taken the bit between her
teeth, and the little hands elenching
the reins were powerless. Mr.. Arthur
saw her peril, and, putting spurs to his
horse in reckless defiance of harm to
himself, had put him to the leap, en-
deavoring, by leaving the road, to head
her off and seize her rein. 1t was race
for life. A heap of stones lay upon the
road. On one side there was barely
room for single horse TO pass. Could
he reach that first, he might save her
There was no time to question. By an
effort almost superhuman, he directed
his horse to the pass, and seized the
bride which now lay powerless in her
grasp. The mare swerved back, his
own horse plunged, and, in some way.
how, she could not tell, he lay beneath
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
Match and Cigar.

There are several devices for COM
bining match and cigar. One of these
is a sort of peg. made of inter, sulphur,
charcoal, flour and gum arabic, which is
stuck on the end of the cigar. When
you want light, it is necessary merely
to rub the tip of the cigar upon rough
surface. A perfume6 match has been
patented, the stick being dipped in oil
of cassia. OF course, there are ever SO
MANY odd sorts of matches actually in
use to-day, as. for example, the wax
matches, which are employed in Eu-
rope TO an extent vastly greater than in
this country. Most of the wax matches
are manufactured in Italy and Great
Britain They are made by drawing
strands of fine cotton thread, 20 or 80
at a time. through melted stearine.
This hardens quickly. and the tapers
are rounded by pulling them through
perforated iron plates. 1t then remains
only to cut them into proper lengths
and dip them into an igniting COM
Observation-Disclosures Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
The Note of Doubt.

The hoIIowness of the skeptic's praise
of death. on the ground, for instance.
on which such praise is expressed in
the famous poem -ThanatoPsis," was
admirably exposed once by a remark
of the French wit. Eugene Labiche.
Labiche and Emanuel Arago were con-
versing about the hereafter, when Ara
90 said: After all, why fear death?
Is it not forgetfulness, rest, tranquil
Hty?" "Oh, no doubt" said Labiche,
..but are YOU sure you'll be able to en-
iov them ?'.-Youth's Companion.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
A Mean Man.

Speaking of preachers" said one
of the three handsome club governors,
s-reminds me of the eolored pastor who
met one of his deacons going home at
midnight with bag of chickens on his
back Said he, sternly: Deacon Jones,
where you git dem hens 2 -
II stole 'em."
''Yes, but where you stole 'emf"
What's dat to you?"
'sBrudder jones. is you 50 mean dat
you won't put your poor old pastor
on Hardware.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
FoREIeN GOSSIP.

Paris has new Bonapartist eluk
called the Petit Chateau, of which Mar
shall Ney's great-grandson, Prince dc
La Moskowa. is president
Nine tons weight of coppers are
taken every week from the London
penny-in-the-slot gas meters 1t is pro-
posed to supply electricity on the same
plan.
-Tofling, a new outdoor game, de
scribed as resembling both golf and ten
mis-, has drawn Princess Beatrice of
Battenberg from her mourning and
may become fashionable in England.
-Harpignes. the landscape painter;
Mathurin Moreau, the sculptor, and
Sirony, the photographer, were the re-
cjpients of the medals of honor for the
1897 Salon. No medal of honor for
architecture was awarded.
Bal Motlibai Wadia, a wealthy
Parsee lady of Bombay who died recent
ly at the age of Sc years, left 81 lakhs
of rupees, or three quarters of a mill
lion of dollars, to charity. Her son,
Mowrojee Manockjee Wadia, has given
two more lakhs in memory of his
mother.
A new repeating rife has been dis
tributed to one of the battalions of rifle
men of the guard at Potsdam- Its
mechanism is kept secret, but the car
fridge cases are so elected automat-
ically that firing can be continued with
out disturbing the aim. The stock of
the new rife is as long as the barrel.
Countess Kilmannsegg, wife of the
stakeholder of lower Austria, having
caused the police restrictions on hi
cycling in Vienna to be removed and IL
censes for cyclists to be abolished, the
Vienna wheelmen celebrated the event
by a flower corso in the Prater. Several
thousand bicyclists in fancy dress took
part in the parade.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

Mr.. Highart-Yes, believe in the
cultivation of art among the masses.
Artistic taste. no matter where found
or IN what walk of life, IL of incalcula
BE value to TIE possessor.
Mr.. Humdrum-Well, differ with
you. Ny wife spent $50 last year tax
Ing art lessons. and then, on my birth
day she gave me Ave boxes of cigars
selected by tho pictures on the eovaEs@
y. I. Weekly.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
on. Those Yerhai

Lets see! Young Brown suicided
didn't hep"
NO. He forgeried or misdemeanored
or something like that, but he didn't
suicide"
The first speaker said ''0h!" in q
dazed sort OF way and devoted the rest
OF the day to trying to make up his
mind whether be was at the wrong END
of a joke or not.-Chieago Post.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

Barrow-That's dainty wheel yo1
have there. old man. III take spin on
it some day. BY the way, what kind OF
a wheel do You think I ought to rides
Mareow-One of your own Bro0k-
Nn Lite.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08
spring Repartee.

YOU" said the man, .1are not so hot
The cucumber, thus rudeIy addressed
managed to remain cool and replied:
And you are not so many as you NIGH
be"
Then. to sustain itspremise. it doubles
the man up.-Typographical Journal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

"Does your daughter help you at ali
around the house2
'-Oh. dear, no. She isn't strong
enough"
where is she now?"
s.She's out on her bicycle trying to
lower her century record. "-Chicago
Post
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

Broxne-What should do when I'm
n doubt as to what steps to take?
Towne- Consult dancing MASTER
n. Y. Journal
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

A man who can't smoke or chew
usually goes around with toothplck
IN his mouth.-WashingtoR Demo-
rak
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-07-08

Tbs average depth Of the Atlantic
ocean l. 4.01s wards
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17
TEE THOUSAND DOLLARS SUB seRIBED BY HOME PEOPLE
 WILL SECURE IT.
Parties Agree to Build ard Equip Railway Line ard an Electric Light
 Plant,

Never before has Pine Bluif had such an opportunity as thatno offered her citizens Co secure another electric li9ht plant and an electric ear line, providing they are willing to invest $l0.d00 of their surplus capital ih such enterprises.
 This morning Mayor Bell showed a GRAPHIC reporter q proposition from parties with ample means, who agree to build, equip aud operate an electric light plant in this city. and, also, build, equip and operate an electric railway system here, pro8ia- ing our people will either invest $10090, as bonus. or else take stock for that amount in the enter prises.
 fhe parties making such proposi- tioHs are reliable and amply able to dc what they undertake.
 This afternoon and tomorrow Mayor Bell and Alderman Charles Veil will makea caaYass Of the city fer the purpose of aseertairing the feelings of our citizens in regard to tha proposition, and they will en- deayor to raise the SI0,0O0 stock re qnired.
 Every business man realizes how badly our town needs a ear line, and what an immense advantage it would beia a business way. 1t can be made a payiag investment, il properly managed, and it does seem to us that the big real estate own CTS in the city would subscribe fol $l0,000 worth of stock 10 secure an electric ear line, for such an enter prise would enhance the value oi their property to more than that amount
 The ca line, after once huilt, in connection with an electric light plant, could be operated very cheap ly, and the latter enterprise would be self-sustaining from the start.
 When Mayor Bell and Alr Well calls on you, give the measure en- coura9ement by putting down your names for stock in the two enter prises, which are so badly needed in this city
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17
BEHRING SEA TROUBLES.
ooesuion To Be Submitted To Confer
 ence To Be Held Next Autumn.

0aesnion To Be Submitted TO a Confer 1 ence To Be Held Next Autumn.
 LONDON, July While among the general public here the tone of Secretary sherman s letter to Am bassador Hay regarding the Behr- ing Sea seal regulations is generally resented, the correspondent of the Associated Press is in position to say that whatever criticism the British government may have to make on the phraseology of the com Imunication, the latter has not III any way affected unfayorably the negotiations which Col Hay has been conducting A conference will be held in Washington during the autumn, at which the United States. Great Britain and Japan will be rep resented. Since the presentation of Secretary Shermans $ note to Lord Salisbury, Ambassador Hay has had repeated conferences with his lord ship, all of which have been of most friendly character. A most concillatory spirit IS being manifest ed by the British foreign office, as is evident by the decision to hold conference, which, although not for mally announced, may be regarded as settled.
 Il may also be taken for granted that Canada does not oppose this decision, Mr, Davies, Canadian Minister of Marine, in an iterview with correspondent of the Asso- ciated Press today said We re- gard the latest proposal of the United States as entirely reasona- ble There is the friendliest feeling with regard to the negotiations be- tweer the two governments, and in view of this the two peopies should not be resentful think this is a reasonable view to take Of the mat
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17
GOLD DUST so PLENTIFUL IT IS THROWN UNDER THE COUNTERS III SACKS TOR
 SAFE KEEPING.
If All Reports Be True this Alaskan Bonanza is the Biggest Placer
 Discovery in the world.

SAN FRANelsco, July f5. Follow ing is an extract from letter re. eeived by Che steamer Excelsior just arrived here from Alaska. It was sent from the Glondyke region by prominent and weaIthy young business man of San Francisco to his brother in this city, The ex. citement on the river is indescribs able and the output of the new Clon- dyke district almost beyond belief. Men who had nothing last fall are Inow worth fortune. One man has worked forty square feet of his claim aud is going out with &40Q00 in dust One quarter of the claims are now selling at from $15, ,000 10 $50, Z 900. The estimate of the district gwen is thirteen miles square, with an average value of $500, GOO to the claim, but some are valued as high as $100, GOO, GOO. At Dawson sacks ofdust are thrown underline counters in stores for safe keeping Some of the stories are so fabulous ana afraid to repeat them. for fear of being suspected of the infection. Labor is $l5 a day and board, with loo days work guaranteed, so you can imagine how difficult 1t 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 quite as rich in spots, no such ex- tent of discovery has been known which has been prospoctea and worked so high right through. The Eldorado lies just across the Alas kan boundanry, in the British terri- tory It is q recent discovery, but already there are at least BOOB people on the ground and more flock i ing in that direction
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17
Ah WX. BURk E E,
THE PRICE OF WHEAT
America, Etis Believed, Will be in q Position to Name
 the Figure.

NEW YORK, July l4.-That the United States will be in a position to dictate the price of wheat this year is the confident prediction or many of the closest observers of the general crop situation. The Ameri- can crop it is generally conceded. will be large, yet the price of wheat iE advancing steadily, and the best authorities predict higher prices based on the statistical position of this country.
 The worlds visible supply at the present time probably is thesmallest for years and the demand from Europe Tor American wheat K the cause of the recent advance. There has been li0 change for the better in he European crop outlook It is estimated thnt the English crop will fall short t8o bushels to the aere. Reports from Russia are dubious. and heavy shortage in France K almost a certainty. Adyiees also indicate tbat the crops of Austria. Hungary, Bulgaria and portions Of Germany and ltaly will faH below the average.
 The foreign demand for American wheat is well sustained. while evidences are not lacking that slfeWd American speeulators are i'll the market on the bull side.
 As was the case last year, the pres ent strength 9f the market is at tributed jointly to English buying and to speculative movement for higher prices in St Louis and Chicago
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17

Again the horse must hang his head in the presence of hiscontemp9- rary, the wheel. Out of foety-fiye persons who started on the double century run of the Manhattan Biey- cle Club last Saturday thirty-fve finished and won gold medals. One of the survivors was Q woman, who also rode double century with the club last year. Considering the rain. bad roads, darkness and other difficult conditions which the riders had to contend with, the perform ance ofits kind, was grand.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17

The remains Of Lillie Stewart,who died yesterday morning, were shipped to Cincinnatti today fer interment. 4 letter from her people, who live in Cincinnatti, was found among her effects, and they were notified of her death. They at once ordered the re mains placed in q handsome easket and shipped to Cincinnatti, paying all expenses for the same.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17
The 0Yatorical Association

The first open session of the Pine Bluff Oratorical Association, will be given at the MeIiu Institute, Mon day night Free to every one. The subject of debate wll be- "Resoly- ed, That the UnitedStates has reach cd the zenith of it- powerand glory The affirmative will be defended by Mess-s Beno Althciner and George Valiant. those in defense of he ncga- tive are Ben l. Althelmer and Kemp T0ney. Mr John Alexander, winner of the medal in this city will deliver an oIation. While Mf. Alex Rowell will entertain with the deelamation that won him the prize at Fordyce July 1.
Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-07-17
mat Trades DianlaY.

Yesterday the GRAPHIC stated that under the auspices of the Pine Bluff Athletic Association a grand trades display and parade would take place in Pine Bluff on July 3l. This parade will take place about the 3lst oi August Various committees are now at work on the movement and it promises to be grand sue cess. The railroads will give reduced rates to Pine Bluff. and in the afternoon q game of baB between the State Champions and some other team will take place and at night an entertaipmen will take plHce at the opera house.