davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
He DIdn,t Want the Route

Senator Sulloway, of New Hampshire
tells a good one when he gets warmed on
the civil service question" said one of the
statesmen who came to help the Michigan
club celebrate Washington's birthday.
Somewhere in the south bright colored
boy appeared before the commission to be
examined for the position of letter carrier.
How far is it from the earth to the
moon! was the first question asked by
those who were to determine the young
mans fitness for the place he sought
How fab am it from de earf to de
moon: echoed the applicant. My Lawd
boss, II yOu's gwine to put me on dat route
i don't want de job
With that the young man grabbed his
hat and left as though he were chased. -
Detroit Free Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
Crabs i'm the Sunshine.

Crabs bury themselves in the muo
and sand in the winter, and when taken
out they are, in cold weather, numb
and motionless. But if they are left in
a sunny, sheltered place in boat OF
elsewhere they will come to the power
of motion again. There was a curious
illustration of this, the other day, in o
lot of crabs lying on stand in front OF
Il downtown fish market. There might
have been 200 or 300 crabs spreading
over an area of three feet in diameter
The sun shining down over building
on the opposite side of the street fell
across the stand in front of the market
in such a way as to bring half the
crabs into the sunshine and leave the
other half in shadow. The crabs in the
sunshine were lifting up their claws
and showing signs of life; those in the
shadow were motionless.-N. Y. Sun.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
WOMEN MINT FARMERS.
New Business in Which New Yorker
E4nx.a

New Business in Which New Workers
Have Met with Success.
The suburban woman has hit upon
new and pleasant way of adding to her
store of pocket money. This is by
means of the mint farm-an idea
which originated in New Orleans and
has spread rapidly to northern and
western cities.
"A lady of my acquaintance recent
ly started a mint farm near Flushing
/. L." said New York hotel manager
sand she has made of it really re-
markable success. All the chief no.
tells and restaurants of New York and
Brooklyn are on her list of customers
While the growing of her mint inter
feres but very slightly with ordinary
household duties, it's sale proves highly
profitable. Of course, her principal
trade is during the summer months.
Then she does a rushing business
Last season most of the big hotels
bought each from $3.50. to 1925 worth
of mint every day from her farm. So
much money did she clear that she
was enabled to live in luxury all
through the cold weather, besides lay
ing by comfortable sum for rainy
days.
''The mint farm is carefully cult
waited. All runners are removed, and
each sprig. grows erect. For about
five dollars, or even less, enough plants
uf the spearmint botanical name men.
tina viridis) may be obtained from any
nurseryman to start n fair sized mint
bed. The soil should be somewhat
sandy, and, in the northern states it is
well to choose a spot protected from
the wind, and with as much sunlight
as possible. Mint needs plenty of sun
Beyond keeping it free from runners
and weeds, the mint bed calls for little
attention.
"a light wagon which can make the
rounds of the hotels and restaurants
early each morning is all that is neces-
sary for the distribution of the aromat-
ie plant. 1t is possible, also, to grow
the peppermint, or mentha peperita
with profit. Two unmarried ladies OF
Philadelphia are making money just
at present by selling peppermint to
the wholesale druggists, who manu-
facture from it carminatives, aromatics
and -stimulants of different sorts.
"A New Orleans woman, who pos.
sesses a farm near the fair grounds
was, am told, the pioneer mint Guilt
vator of her sex. The pursuit is by no
means a crowded one, and there are
enough hotels and cafes in Greater
New York alone to keep several mint
Poc%0u Globe
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
snubbed the Naughty Hussara.

The officers of the 'Steenth hussars,
according to the hoary tale, were gra-
ciously pleased to accept the invitation
of q witty Irish hostess TO a dance.
They attended, but played the part of
passive spectators, until their hos
pitable hostess came to their assistance
and offered to find them partners. In
response to her endeavors the senior
officer present thanked her, but ex-
plained that tthe 'Steenth don't dance"
Don't they" returned the lady; then
7 sincerely hope they can march"
Which they did.-Chicago Tribune.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

SEATTLE, Wash, March ga party
of 81 men from Sioux City, H., with
DR.. J. n. Henry as leader, left here
Thursday for Yakutat bay, aboard the
steamer Alliance. The party expects
to spend two years prospecting in
Alaska.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
To Celebrate California's Jubilee.

SAN Francisco. March 26.-Mayor
Phelan has appointed committee of Is
to devise a plan for an international
exposition to celebrate the fiftieth an
niversary of the admission of Califor-
mia into the Union.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
tIIadstone Diving from Cancer.

LONDON, March 26.-William Ewar4
Gladstone is dying of cancerous growth
involving the bone tissues back of the
nasal passages. The melancholy truth
is now admitted privately by his son,
Mr.. Herbert Gladstone, and other mem
bers of his family.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeablesubstance its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in so
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP co.
SAW FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KH. NEW YoRK. N.Y.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
HastiIy-summoned Cabinet Meeting.

MADRID, March 26.-There was an
other hastily-summonedc cabinet meet.
ing this afternoon, presumably TO fur.
ther consider the grave political situa.
kinn in all nartS
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
THE SPANISH TORPEDO FLEET.
Its Coming Westward Viewed with Con
Germ Among the Officials of the
Navy Departments.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-Interest
bordering upon concern is manifested
among officials of the navy department
over the movement of the Spanish fleet
of torpedo boats from the Canaries to
Porto Rico. The flotilla is one of the
most formidable of it's kind afioat, and
the sending of it to the West Indies at
this time is regarded as an indication
of Spain's endeavor to be prepared for
any emergency that may arise in or
near ClIba
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
To soak 1t UD.

DR.. Medicus-A careful diagnosis con
Einces me, madam, that you ere suffer
ing from water on the brain; you must
adopt regularly prescribed diet.
Fair Patient-And that will be?
(Absently)-"Sponge cake."-N. 7.
World.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
Time Required to Make the Trip.

Naval experts arc of the opinion that
under ordinary circumstances it will
take the fiotilla about ten days to make
the journey, but - is exceedingly like
" that it will actually require several
days longer. The liability of the boats
to accident is LE'eat, particularly if
they should encounter rough weather.
Then, too, if they should be accom-
panied by a collier, the speed of the
feet would be red uced to that of the
coal boat.
Torpedo Boats Compared to Race Horses
Speaking of the movement of the
fotilla one of the naval officials COM
pared the torpedo boats to race horses
trained to a nicely. They are keyed
up to high pitch for short, sharp and
decisive work, and if overtaxed are liza
BILE to break down. While the Hotilla
might make the trip to Porto Rico in
ten days, in order to do SO absolutely
smooth water would have to be insured
them throughout the passage.
Correspondence with the Spanish Minister.
1t is understood that some CORE
spondence with Spain through Minis
ter Polo concerning the movements OF
the torpedo boat fiotilla is not unlikely.
The statements made Thursday to
the effect that this government
might regard the sending of the
flotilHa to West Indian waters
as an unfriendly act, inasmuch
as it was evident that the boats were
not intended for use against the Gu
bans, and, as a matter of fact, could be
employed only against hostile fleet
aPPanfnafR1 I'M
what representations, if any, will be
made to Spain can not be ascertained
-eserve being maintained.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
The Right Thing toDo.

ISrowne-My business is all run down."
Smyth-Why don't you wind up your af-
tairs?-Up-to-Date.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

Clutches and cruel pains from Sciatica.
From st. jacobs Oil the cure OF it.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
Hoods p pn1iiia

Is Americas Greatest Medicine. 81; six for sS.
Sold by all druggists. Get only Hoods
Hoods DiIIc are the best after-dinner
Ao pills, aid digestion Csc
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

"a word to the wise is sufficient" Pos
sIbly-but the man must be mighty wise and
the word mighty sharp-Rural New Yorker.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
rs a Cough medicine.-F. NJ. Abbott, 383
Seneca St., Buffalo, n. Y, May 9, 1894.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31
Americas
Greatest
Medicine

0reauJsr, Because in cases of Dyspep-
sla Hoods Sarsaparilla has a touch
IKE magic, which just hits the spot,
brings relief to the sufferer. and
gives tone and strength to the
stomach as no other medicine does.
Could Not Eat without Palm,
For many years I have been a sufferer
from severe case of dyspepsia. 1 could
not eat without great pain in my stomach
ana would be sick and vomit up what I
old eat One day l read of a case cured
Dy Hoods Sarsaparilla- 1 told my hus-
Dand l believed this medicine would help
me: DE went right away and got bottle
Oh dood's Sarsapariila- 1 took four bottles
and 1 was cured.n Mas. ALLEN SrIvERs
Makanda, Illinois.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

How to cure Rheumatism? Use st. Jacobs
Oil. 1t subdues. 1t cures.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

Let big fish shave off his mustache and
al the little fish follow suit.-Washingto
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

A moneyless man goes fast through the
market.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1898-03-31

A man without money is bow without an
arrow.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03

our naval gunners and our sailors won
derfully increased. The unfalte-ing coIr-
age OF both soldiers and sailors Is cause
OF Pride 10 every American.
The problems after the war will be the
most troublesome and will demand the
most earnest efforts of US all. For my part
/ hope that all these problems will lie
worked out consistently with our time
honored and deaTy-bought institutions,
and with the traditions of our wise fore
fathers.
Returning to the purpose for which i
came here, / renew my thanks TO you for
your continued and unvarying good Will.
That good Will permit me TO say, has not
consisted half so much in beStowing and
continuing TO beStow on NE a position OF
distinction. as il has in the large liberty
you have always given ME in in inter
pret!ng your wishes. | am proud to say
that that consideration is not the charac-
teristic OF my district only. but of the
whole state Of Maine
After adopting resolutions indorsing Reed
and declaration of the principles made
by the Republican state convention las.
June. the convention adjourned.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03
GERMANS ANXIOUS TO EXPLAIN.
Semi Official Paper Publishes State
ment Of Irene Incident

BERLIN. Aug. 2-The sem; official
North German Gazette this afternoon pun
fishes a statement on the subject OF the
Irene incident at Manila. based on an Off
cial report explaining that this was done
with view of correcting msrepresenta-
tons in foreign newspapers"
II says that for the purpose of afford.ng
the German colony immediate shelter In
case OF need. some chartered steamers
were anchored near the German warship
Irene in the Pasig river. under the protec
ton of the armored boats. The French
and British colonies, the statement says,
followed this example.
Aguinaldo viii. according TO the North
German Gazette. give Admiral Dewey 4
written assurance that the insurgents VIII
act humanely. and AZ AgulnaldO's request.
with Dewey's approval. the commander Of
the Irene took four Spanish ladies and
four children from the province Of Bata-
hano under his protection and placed them
on board a chartered steamer. every step
being taken after 4 thoroughly friendly
understanding with Admiral Dewey and
Capt. Gen. August.
The North German Gazette then adds:
The imperial consulate n Mania has IN
der its protection not only German resi-
dents, bu; subjects OF Italy. Austria. Swift:
zerland. Holland and Portugal to all 81
whom the protection Of the warships VIII
he II necessary. similarly extended"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03
TROOPS ENCOURAGED
AT THE OUTLOOK,
If RetnfOrcemcnts Are Needed Mt
Manila. All the Soldiers at san
Francisco Will Go.

SAN FRANCISCO Aug. Gen. Ner-
ritt's call for achievements and Aguin-
aldo's ugiineSs have sent thrill along the
nerves or the remaining troops of the ex-
peditionary forces. who. with peace ap-
parently imminent and transports few and
far between, had begun 10 fear that the
alarms Of war were not for them. II the
governor general of the Philippines is TO
make his demand exceed the 10000 limit.
every one here will go. and more will be
called for Gen. Merriam has had no or
ders as yet 20 make any move toward a
larger expeditiorary force.
The transports Charles Nelson and tho
Lakme Will get Oft some time this week
probably Friday. Three companies of the
First battalion OF the First New York
volunteers. Maj. c. G. Chase commanding
will sail on the Nelson. and the battalion
Of engineers. 36i enlisted officers and men.
will take passage on The Lakme. Both
commands will be ordered to embark on
Thursday. The remaining companies 81
the New York regimen, will be transport
ed as soon after as possible. The Alliance
and Mariposa are now under consideration
for this purpose. The North Fork VIII be
used for freight only.
Troop A. Utah volunteer cavalry. is de-
signed for duty at the national parks in
the state Of California and will march from
the Preside, San Francisco. August ).
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03
WARL|kE PREPARATIONS
STILL CONTINUE.
Continued From Page One.

for the purpose Of concluding 4 treaty OF
peace on the basis above indicated.
Ambassador Cambon. who is conducting
the negotiations for the Spanish govern
nent. has not communicated so far as could
he ascertained, with the president tonight.
and 1t is not probable that the official re-
Spouse to the terms proposed by the United
States has as yet reached the French
embassy. Upon its receip; 4 will be trans-
mltted to the president without delay
In the event of Spans acceptance OF the
terms proposed by this country the first
report probable will be toward an agree
anent to close active hostiIitjcs. pending the
drafting Of a treaty OF peace along the
lines of the accepted terms. According to
precedenis ordinarily regarded. an arms
,ice viii be proclaimed, and under the cir
curnsfances this would mean the practical
close of the var.
Il IL pointed out. however that several
precedents have been set aside by this
government in the conduct OF the war and
IN the treatment Of events which led up 10
II. one notable instance in which the rec
oguized diplomatic precedents were swept
away was the personal demand made by
Secretary Day upon Minister d. LONE 10
know whether the Spanish minister was
The author OF the letter rejecting upon the
president Another precedent was rele-
gated 20 the past when the government
decided 20 return 20 Span the prisoners
OF war taken with the surrender OF San
,iaeo.
Precedeuts have been disregarded In 9th
er instances by this government Ia view
OF this fact; therefore. precedent may not
govern absolutely IN the conduct Of the
peace negotiations. After the proclama-
ton Of al asm.stlce. Automatically the
next step wou4 be the designation by the
president Of the commissioners 70 repre-
sent the Tnlied States IN the coniuci Of
the anal negotiations for peace. The
terms proposed by th.s government pro-
vide fer a Joint commission % draft Il
reace treaty. and 20 solve the difficulty
relative 10 the future government OF the
Philippines. Aga.a. according TO the best
accepted prsce3ents. this Join; commission
would meet On neGtra! ground. Il has
been suggested ttat the commission may
assemble N Paris. buc as get taat Is the
-aerest conjecture. The commission might
rnee- in either Of the beilIgerent countries.
Pending the conclusion OF TIRE work q
t-le commission. tire probabilities are that
both the armies Of Spain sna me United
States Nj; - KEEP; IN the fed. anu their
relative positions remain unchanged dur
iag ;he diplomats negotiations. Hers
again. however precedent may be put
ASIDE ~ ne United States. but il Is re-
garded saat th-s country will not with
draw any CT the troops from the field
un,il = determination shall haze BEEN
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03
THOMAS b. REED RENoMINATED.
In Chosen by Acclamation-A speech
on Present Conditions.

PORTLAND. Me. Aug. e-The Repuh-
iicans Of the FIRST congressional district
held their convention today After preliEu-
mary business the name Of Thomas b.
Reed was presented and he was nominal
ed by reclamation
Mr.. Reed addressed the convention as
follows:
II am very grateful for your continued
Kindness 10 rae. and being in Portland. IL
il not unsuitable for tie io come here and
say 80. have no other purpose than this.
A newspaper the other day announced that
/ would come here and open the cam
paigD. tbs il not s.o. | shall rot open any
campaign for the simple reason that there
seems 10 De no campaign 10 open. In this
district there appears 20 be thus far great
harmony in both parties. 10 the grea,
issue Of tse past, and ! shall leave 10
somebody else the task OF disturbing il.
"Ail over the country also there IS a
dearth OF political feeling. l never knew
less OF il in all the years in which / have
known OF such things. To HE this seems
fortunate tor the country. l do not refer
10 the war alone. The war is taking care
Of Itself and seems likely 10 be soon I'm
ished by the fighting qualities " our SOL
G.ers. qualities not diminished by thirty
three years Of peace, and by the skill cf
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03
reached Of all questions at issue before the
commissioners.
Twenty Thousand Troops Will He
Removed TO Manassas, Va.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Camp Alger 10
TO be abandoned by the war department
and the 10000 men there are TO be removed
to a more healthful locality near Manas.
sas. Va. This determination was reached
by Secretary Alger today rs a result Of
recommendations made TO him by Surgeon
General Sternberg. OF the army, who be-
lieves in frequent changes OF camping
grounds
Manassas Is about forty miles south Of
Washington ard near a mountainous coun-
try. and the town proper Is on the line Of
direct railroad communication with the
capital city. The troops viii be scattered
over q wide area.
The start from Camp Alger Is to be made
a. soon as possible and the trip TO Manas-
sas viii be In light marching order, giving
the trooDs some practical experience in
army movements
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-08-03

Take All hut One Office In Nebraska
Fusion Conventions.

LINCOLN. Neb, Aug. 2-Nebraska's
fusion forces failed TO make for them
selves record for industry in three state
conventions held here to-day. Beginning
shortly after O'Clock this afternoon and
evening. recess found them hardly well
started. permanent organization aud ap-
pOintment of the customary committees
being the sum total OF the work accom-
pshed by the night session.
An excuse for delay was found in the
fact that the Fopulists. Democrats and
free silver Republicans met In different
parts Of the city, and TO make fusion bind
ing II was necessary that conference com
p1itteeS should make frequent trips to ard
from the respective halls
The interest centered largely in the Pop
uIst deliberations. Is 1t WAS a foregonn
conclusion that this branch If the political
family would dictate the terms on which
the triple alliance would be effected.
II was nearly o'clock when The big
session began. and two hours later the re-
port of TIE conference committee on di-
vision - the Offices among the three par
ties VAS received. 1t recommended that
the PCoulists be allowed 10 name the
governor. and that such other state Off
GERS rs had served acceptaby he renomi-
mated.
There was opposition but the ren0rt was
adopted IN turn by each convention II
means that the Popu.is:s take every state
Once except attorney general. which gees
80 N" Democrats
~ 1850 oclock nominations for governor
were taken IN the Ponpl;et convention.
The first formal ballot brought out sew
e1ieen candidates for governor. " 4
foyntsr. OF Boone P0pultst. led in
strength N the Popu,.st convention: Ju3ge
Neville u North Platte. Popu,.st. with
ire Frt" Silver Republicans while the
Democrats. regarding the 4E~ea rue7t fn-
corffrees cas-, their solid vote for Attor-
ne General Smith. The second ana thira
ballots were aneyentfuI. but the fourth
saw ;he pcplNsjs give Poynter a ma or-
iFy ant NJ was declared tire nominee OF
fAat convention.
Ahofir the same time the Free Silver
Republicans veeFsd from Neville 20 Povn-
tsr. giving a fistter.ng vote hut declining
% maxi a:m the unanimous choice. The
Dem sra =. oD she fourth ballot aean cast
a sni5d vo.s for SMITH A. II requires a
majority q I'D three conventions 20 noml-
nate. 'he Democrats ara able 10 block
prJErsss sn3etn5...y