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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
A YEARS SH|PBU|LD|EG.
Complete Official Returns for the
Fiscal Year That Ended
June 80 Last
TIE RECORD ONLY TWICE EXCEEDED
One Thousand Four Hundred ana
Forty-Six Vessels eff Three Hum
dred and Ninefy-Three Thousand
One and sixty-EiSht
Gross Tons Built and Documented.

Washington, Sept. 2.-Complete of
fetal returns for the fiscal year end
ed June 80, 1900, show that LAG yes
sells of 393,16S gross tons were bull
and documented in the United States
Since 1853 this record has been ex
ceeded only twice-in 1864, when AS,
TAO gross tons were built. and in 1874
when 432, 735 gross tons were built.
Sailing Vessels.
The construction may be c1assed &C
cording to the following types;
Schooners, schooner-barges anC
sloops, 499, of 1O9.6O5 gross tons
great lake steam vessels, 25, of 1884
gross tons; canal boats and barges
523, of 74,s60 gross tons; ocean screw
steamships, 20, of 60,369 gross tons
of which all but one. the "Maraica.
bo," 1,771 gross tons, were built
wholly or principally for trades re,
served by law to American vessels;
river steamers, 375, of 44,2s2 gross
tons; square-rigged vessels, 4, of 6,2O5
gross tons.
Steam Vessels.
The steam vessels buiIt-42O, of 2O2.-
49S gross tons-surpass the record,
The nearest approach being 1891, when
ass steam vessels of 1s5. OBJ gross tons
were built.
Steel VESSEL.
The steel vessels buil-9O, of 1885,
S51 gross tons-eXceed the previous
record year, 1899, when 81 such yes
sells, of 131,379 gross tons, were built.
Cleveland, o., ranks first as builder
of steel vessels, with 9 steam
ships of 42,119 gross tons, followed
by Newport News, Z steamships of
24,504 tons; Detroit, 4 steamships OF
1858 tons.
work of the Past Decade.
During the past decade the steel
steam vessels built in the United
States aggregate 465, of 742.S30 gros
tons, of which 19S, of 45O,Os9 gross
tons, were built on the great lakes.
For comparison it may be noted Thai
the British board of trade reports
that 727 steel steam vessels, of 1925.
344 gross tons, were built in the
CLAtCu uuIIHS 1888. during
the ten years, 60 steel steam vessels.
of 194,0S0 gross tons, were built AT
Cleveland, and 10, of 1858 gross
tons, at Philadelphia.
On the Great Lakes.
The total tonnage built and docu-
on the great lakes during the
year-125 vessels, of 1861 gross
tons-is the largest in the history OF
that region. The total for the middle
Atlantic and Gulf coasts-6O5 vessels.
of .135,473 tons-eXceeds any record
since 1872. The total for the new
England coast-199 vessels, of 72,17e
gross tons-has not beer equalled
1891, while the product of the
coast-300 vessels, of 40,39e
tons-is surpassed only by the re
turns of 1898 and 1892.
Mississippi and Tributaries.
Construction on the Mississippi riv.
and tributaries-217 vessels, of 14,50e
tons-is 5000 tons less than in 1899.
The foregoing figures do not cover
or government vessels.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
Ninety-Nfne Years, Sentence.

Chicago, Sept. "A special to the
Tribune from San Francisco says:
Musician Henry Vance, late of Com
pany L, Thirty-seventh regiment,
United States yolunteers,w was brought
form the Philippines on the transport
Thomas under sentence of 90 years
imprisonment at Alcatraz.
This man, it was proven. not only
deserted the ranks of the American
army, but took up arms against his
comrades, and while serving as a
major with the Filipinos, attacked
wagon trains and escort parties.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
AN Case.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Ex-Mayor John
P. Hopkins was operated On for APP
pendicitis Wednesday night at Mercy
hospital. 7. was an emergency case.
Mr.. Hopkins was about town earlier
In the day, but was taken i'll and re-
turned to his home. A physician di-
agnosed the case and decided upon an
immediate operation.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

Glasgow, Aug. 31.-The post mortem
examination of the body of the person
who died from the plague. August 81,
established the disease as bubonic
plague. This has been officially an
nounced by DR.. Chalmers, the chief
medical officer, and is supported by
Prof. Muir and DR.. Brownie. The
foreign consuls are in communication
with the medical authorities, and all
Glasgow ships may be quarantined.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

What Merchants Say. Yucatan Chin
Tonic (improved) Gives entire satisfaction.
w. G. Gordon, Independence, La
Best seller we have
w. Bacot & Co., Clarksdale, Miss.
Right in the push
E. S. Fisher, Reganton, Miss.
Assure winner-Heaton Bros, Victoria, Tex.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
women. Golf Championship.

Southampton Sept. miss Frances
Griscom, Philadelphia, won the
women's golf championship by de-
feating Miss Margaret Curtis, of Bos-
ton, by six up and four to play.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
Part of the Cure.

Mr.. Henpeck-The doctor says I absolute
w must 90 away next week for a rest.
Mrs. Henpeck-Goodness! / can't posi-
bly, manage to get away to go with you then.
aUm-ml l guess the doctor must have
that.'-Philadelphia Press.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
Too Much for Him.

yisitor-Where's that telegraph edItory
Manager-Insane.
"Spanish-Tag log Boer-C chinese language"
Herald.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

We cured Is cases of chills with IL bot
ties of Yucatan Chill Tonic (improved). b.
McElrath, L. j. Story and H.. B.. Miller, Har-
ris Grove, KY.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

Some wives, like watches, have pretty
faces, delicate hands. and are good to look
upon-but somewhat difficult to regulate
Chicago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

Folks dat insists on habbin' dar own
way said Uncle Eben, runs a good deal
O risk in not habbin' no one ter blame when
fngs goes wrong."-Washington Star.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

A Serious Pow-wow-"Hush, not SO loud!
We're having a conference of the powers
"Eh! Who is conferringT" My wife, my
mother-in-law and the cook!"-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

Some lawyers receive a larger fee for keep
ing quiet than others do for talking.-Chi
cago Daily News.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

"De Ruyter sent his daughter abroad to be
polished" well, l can see her finish
Town Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

IF your stomach is out of order, use DR..
Carlstedt's German Liver Powder. Pleas
ant to take; no tea to make. Price, IS cents.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

] am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
Robbins, Maple Street. Norwich, N. Y,
Feb IL. 1900.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

The Mexicans sllay their thirst by chew
ing Chicle, which is the main ingredient of
Whites "Yucatann Gum.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

As soon as a baby has learned to talk it be-
comes necessary to teach it to keep quiet
Puck.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

Dyeing is as simple as washing when you
use PUTNAM FADELEss DYES. Sold by all
druggists.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it to cure. Csc.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

Customer-"What would be the price of q
ring like this?" Jeweler-"The buying or
selling price?"-Towr Topics.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
Low-RATE EXCURSIONS.
via Missouri Pacific Railway ana
Iron Mountain Route,

To points in the West, South vest and South;
east at half-rates (plus 5000 for the round
trip. Tickets on sale Tuesdays, September
4th and 18th, October I'd and 10th, Noven-
Der 9th and Goth, and December 4th and 18th,
1900. For full information, land folders,
etc., address any agent of above lines, or n.
G. Townsend, c. & T. Agent, St.Louis,Mo.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
NEN OFFICERS ELECTED.
Grand Army of the Republic Ma
tiona1 Encampment Finishes
Up Its Work.
OFFICERS ELECTED BY AccLAMATIOH.
Judge Leo Rassieur, of St. Louis, as
Foreshadowed, Chosen IMAM
fmousIy for COmmander-in-Chief
The New Commanders Address
Accepting the Honor.

Chicago, Aug. 31.-Commander-in-
Chief-Leo Rassieur, st. Louis.
Senior Vice-Commander-E. C.. Mill
ken, Portland, Me.
Junior observation-disclosures Sea-
mon, Knoxville, Tenn.
Surgeon General-John A. Wilkins,
Delta, D.
Chaplain-in-Chief-Rev A. brahms,
San Quentin, Cal.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

the beauty Of being just and generous TO
those who did SO much for this country.
In the name of my. own department and
in my. own name, / desire TO thank you
from the bottom OF my heart for hi you
have done this day. and may the end of
this administration and the work done
during the coming year justify you and
LEAD you to say that this days work is
not to be regretted, and is well done.
The other officers were also elected
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
Women
Think
About This

IN Mrs.
Pfnkkksasss YOU are 00sss~
saau1fcafinN with
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Mai. RassIeur Nominmted.

Pension matters being disposed of,
the election of officers was taken up
and in an eloquent speech, Maj. Will
lam Warner, of Kansas City, placed
Mai. Rassieur, of St. Louis, in nomi-
nation for the position of commander
Su-chief
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06
Elected by AccIamntion.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Eli Tor
rance made a brief seconding speech.
There were no other nominations, and
a motion to suspend the rules and de-
clare Maj. Rassieur elected by accla-
nation was carried amid much ap-
plause. The new commander-in-chief
was escorted to the platform amid
hearty cheers from his comrades and
returned his thanks for the honor,
which he accepted in the following
speech:
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1900-09-06

THE prosperity argument which the re-
publicans bring forward to answer all COM
plants against the administration will not
deceive the farmer. He knows that two
factors enter into his income: First, the
size of his crop, and, second. the price
which he receives for the same. He does
not return thanks to the party in power for
favorable weather and a ~bountiful harvest,
and he knows that the republican party
has no policy which insured a permanent
increase in agricultural prices. Since he
sells his surplus In a foreign market, he is
not a beneficiary OF the tariff, and since he
~rodu cha and not money, he
does not profit by the appreciation of the
dollar. He knows that the much Wanted
prosperity, of which he has never had his
share, is on the wane in spite OF the unusual
and unnatural stimulation which it has re-
ceived during the last three years Efe
knows that each nonth Of 1900 SHOWS q
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15

Tomorrow | will go down to Mouraki's
and look at some Oriental rugs
A day or two later a rich carpet from
the looms of Bokhara came to take the
place of the faded ingram, and Brown
Toasted his eyes upon it's lovely tints that
changed with every simmer Of the light.
Now my new slippers have itting
background" he remarked, but the soft.
rich colors of this wonderful carpet make
the old plush parlor suit look very poor
and shabby. Suely ! can afford to have
some better furniture than this"
Several choice pieces in marqueterie
soon came to keep the carpet company;
vent of the other furniture, had seemed
desirable enough, began to be an eyesore
to the now fastidious Brown and he
cured at great expense "a fine example Of
Bull. that was a marvel OF delicate inlay
In shell and metal. In order that every
thing might be in harmony. expensive ORR
entail curtains now took the place of the
old chenille portieres, and paintings began
to appear one by one upon the newly dec
grated walls OF Browns abode In one
short year after the gift OF those embroi-
dered slippers Brown had the most lux
uriously furnished fat In Harlem.
One night when he had put In place an
other newly purchased objet dart. the
thought struck Brown that such jewels de-
served better setting that the top floor
back OF a third-class. three flats to- the
floor apartment house in one Hundred and
Blank street and next day he called upon
the smiling agent of a brand,pew hosiery
In Fifth avenue. where only the very howl
Ing, bowling swells lived and negotiated
for bachelor apartment Of four rooms
and bath at rent just ten times that of
his former modest habitat In Harlem.
Living here. ought to entertain" said
Brown. when his numerous costly belong
ings were safely Installed IN their new
home. So he issued invitations for a bach
elor supper party. and champagne flowed
freely down the throat that once had
known nothing costlier than 'growler''
beer.
Brown. whose business left him free on
saturday afternoon. observed that most OF
the swell young fellows at the Hotel Bull
lion had stunning traps In which they
drove out almost every day, and soon he
had one like the others. He soon drifted
into the habit Of leaving his office every
day In order to take a drive before dark
The fresh air revived him and drove away
the cares OF business that every day be-
came more and more pressing.
He made the acquaintance OF several of
the gilded youths at the hotel. and one of
them took such fancy 10 him that he in
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she ran wild over the rrairies, with no as
pirations toward civilized life. Then some
missionaries visited the agency to collect
children for their school IN Indiana. and
the little girl beseeched her mother to be
allowed to go with them. She al first re-
fused, but at last she yielded. saying;
GO. Tell them that they may take my
little daughter. and that the Great Spirit
shall not fail to reward them according
to their hearts"
To the childs Imagination the East was
'the red apple country" and that mys-
terious thing called education seemed 10
be a perpetual picnic IN beautiful or
chard When she arrived at the school
the snow lay thick on the ground and APP
pies were as scarce In Dakota Many
other Observation-Disclosures awaited her, and
her three years stay at the Quaker In
stitute was full Of anhappiness. She re-
turned to the agency and remained four
years, aieniated from the old. wild life
and as yet untitled for any other. At
last CAME an opportunity TO complete her
ed,fcatlon- and much against her mothers
wishes she again went East and entered
Earlham college. Indiana. Here she as
tingaished herself by carrying OF several
prizes in oratory, one OF them IN an IN
terstate contest between colleges OF the
Middle West. III health prevented her
from taking a degree, bat her studies were
continued and she ultimately became
member OF the faculty OF the Carlisle In
dian school
While there she began to display a mark
ed talent for the violin. and. having decd-
cd to devote her life to literature and
music she resigned her position and went
10 Boston. which has since remained her
home Her musical studies have been
temporarily interrupted by this concert
tour which is undertaken with the most
unselnsh Of motives. She has great
shrinking from publicity. and only con
seuis to appear on the stage 5ceanse OF
the benefit accruing 70 her beloved
race"
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pette8 little child IL verlishle mon
arch in its way and must feel for the time
being as II the world belonged 20 II. This
immense aeif-complaeency In being 80
tiny and uRimporfanf moves We 70 tender
laughter. There IL something 10 delight
fully inconEruous. and al the sAne time
50 touching IN the Innocent conceit and
seif-e~nfasea assumption Of such a -yg-
my that we feei inclined 70 foster the H.
fusion and keep tie little mortal ignorant
of It's own assoiaie insisnldeanee as long
as possitsle.
Baby wa.ts beby's O. 'iags. Danes
ordered with lmperieusness. tiny
atom standing on the staps ~ brown
stone front And james the hAtier. With
ready obedience. wheeled down the wicker
waGon to the pavement and Efssd Ia the
important AttIe parsonage. who pniiea W
her white fur rug with the air % a'aueen.
do en- was her next behssi TO an
other Of her cresiuTes-hsr equally sub
seFvient nurse And as this command was
uheyed with ths same aiscrity she leaned
back among her cushions and looked
about her with calm satisfaction.
That child feels as she owned the
earth" laughed passegby. who had been
an amused spectator Of the little scene.
III she were a princess royal she could
not feel more Important
Entire admiration OF herself Il another
attribute % our little princess Her naive
vanity knows no bounds. and she sees
no reason why she should not express
her delight IN her appearance.
You pity sing" another little maid was
heard to say rapturCusly 10 her image in
the long mirror In the drawing ROOM Me
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-15
NEW SLIPPERS HIS RUIN.


>HE sentence in the old copy books
n Great oaks from little acorns
II grow" was recently illustrated by
the financial ruin, insanity and sui
- eide OF a New York man all
through the present of pair of beautiful
embroidered slippers.
Mr.. Brown had always been content with
the simple belongings of his plain bach
elor home until those slippers came. They
were gorgeous slippers. embroidered In
gold thread and studded with mock jew
els, in the brilliant colors which the ORR
entails love. They looked strangely out
of place upon the faded carpet which COW
cred the floor of Browns modest sitting
room.
One cold and stormy night, as he sat be-
fore the CRATE and stretched out his feet
toward the glowing Goals. his eyes wan
dered from the rich embroidery of the Slip
pers to the faded. threadbare carpet, and
ne said to himself:
"These beautiful new slippers make the
old carpet look dreadfully poor and cheap.
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HTKALA.SAS
PRETTY STORY.
AS A LITTLE GIRL SHE RAN
WILD OVER THE PRAIRIES.
Now a Musician and Author, She is Work.
ins to Uplik Her beloved Race"
She WIN Go to Paris.

- HE most interesting member OF the
Carlisle Indian band, now giving
series of concerts preceding
their departure for the Paris ex-
position, is the young girl. Zit-
kala-Sa Cred Bird). whose portrait APP
pears on this page. She is vioiinist,
an elocutionist, an author and a woman
OF wide culture besides.
Zitkala-Sa pronounced Sha) was born
at the Yankton agency. In South Dakota,
and Is member OF the Sioux tribe. Her
mother was famous among her own peo-
pie as a reciter of legends and tales
She never learned to speak English and
has never entirely lost her native dislike
and distrust for the white man. For her
children's sake she voluntarily gave up
the freedom of her wandering life In a
buffalo hide tepee, and now lives in a
neat cottage on the agency.
Until the little Zitkala-Sa was years old
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The incubator babies are great trials
to the nurses who have them in charge.
They are often healthy little creatures,
and except that they are small. look TO
the outsider everything that a properly
constructed baby should be. but they are
not to be depended upon. They Will be
perfectly well one minute and the next
they have stepped off into eternity so
quietly that no one has known 1t, and
apparently for no reason OF all Why
they don't die from very disgust At life,
Immediately, the novice in baby tending
wonders after once seeing them fed.
They are fed directly into the stomach
by means OF rubber tubes. which are
slipped down their unprotesting little
throats. They do not even have the
pleasure OF tasting the insipid diet given
them, 10 say nothing of the discomfort
Of swallowing a quarter OF a yard or so
OF tubing.
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RECIPES I64 YEARS Cd
ARE PRONOUNCED "a

10y way OF experiment . New yet
II woman tried some cooking ~cpe
IL which she found In q cook kauh -
lished In l7@ Sosns Of them ~ -
appeal TO the end of the ninsssessh -
fury taste, but this one received ~ -
qualified approval OF those 10 shen 7
was served:
ITO stun a shoulder or Lee of ur1>a
with oysters: Take little grated nu1
some beef suet. yolks 81 bara-boije< -
three anchovies. bit OF IN Onion. salt -
pepper. thyme and winter savoring, tvvN
oysters, aome nutmeg grated MI =
these together and shred them vssy -
and work them up with raw eggs ~
paste ana stun your mutton undR
skin IN the thickest place. or wheFe -
please. and roast IL. And for sau<e -
some OF the liquor sauce. tive " ~
nnchovies, little nutmeg. ~ u
onion. the rest Of the oystsrpl sfsv =
these together. then take out the -
and put II under the mutton.
ITO Make Floreptlne ~ Vsai-u
the kidney Of n loin Of veal fsf sns y
and mince u very nus: then chop
herbs and put 10 II and add . fsv g
rants: ssa<on II with cloves. mace nns
and a little salt. and put IN Soma 49,
az eggs and n handful Of grated ~.
n pippin or two chopped some esnss
lemon peel minced small. some sscts -
and orange flower water Pat .
of puff-ras,e nj tho bottom Of ferf -
nut this tn and cover u with snosa1.
close n up. and when 'tia taxed 49,
sugar on II and serve " hot
The sack" was omitted from is~
cipe because the nineteenth century &C.
didn't know what " was. and the pfsse
flower water because she didn't tsins "
would like ".
Here Il an ancient pudding rscsss vs.
worth she proYedi ..a...
80 Make French Barisy rsaaS Z.
Take a quart Of cream and pat 70 = 4.
sRnE well beaten. and bat fbres q "
whites; then season II wlth saSsf :.
meg "A little salt. orange Eower wsw1 II
q pound ~ melted butier. hhsn ~.
ais haudfuIs Of French hsrltf ih6 ~
been boiled tender IN mills sssfsf
and put il in, and baks a. u mah
az long as n VeHsson pasiy' shs
b. good
And thls; -
Potato Or Lemon cnssessAkss-s =
six ounces q s,osssosa, Tour ee -
lemon peel. four ounces ~ 49,, =,
ounces ~ hslftey t<Ss fiss fs'.o.' .-ss.asss
"a tender, pare ani scraps ts< -
and hoil them tender sna 49, 80
beas tho lemon peel vith ne ". ~
b-at All together very wfl sna -. =
lsstier IN lNne rhIcs cream aea ~ -
together very well and VI y ~ s, - 80
pssR crust ~ ypgF patttfmn 49, 80 IL
little more than haK fun. So - A.
a quick oven half sn soar. 80 - -. = 4.
rrglnei sugar On them A. ~. - 4
20 the oven. this auanis'y WIZ
dozen small paitlPenH r..r eas
ITO Maze Shrewsbury tssss - nvsss
pound Of sugar. three poanas p =. -,
rsatr nuin.ex grated. ~sms 'ssa - ~,
ramon. the sugar and sEAes 'as - sxxs
81 into ths nour and wes vita az ~ 80
anA 40 nurh melted batter - a<sss
II ~ rood thickness 70 fs's1 49, y, 4 bsxs
mold N vol and ron g. sfsd ~ ,ssx
MAJ uhspe yos pss~ss Psrf'ss ~. 81
and prtek them before tasS 80
oven