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Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-25

coast to the interior in tanks com- posed of wicker basket lined with oil paper, these strapped to the backs of coolies.
 Another popular method of trans portation in China is the wheelbar- row. The wheelbarrows of north Chi na look very much like those in use in this country, but so strong are the coolies that one of them can wheel as much as half a ton of merchan- disc over the uneven paths of China. The most denseIy populated portion of China is the Chengtu plain, sup porting on it's 2,5oo square miles of territory more than 100000 popula- tion. It is perhaps the best cultivated and most fertile spot in the world, and supplies to other parts of the empire much of the foodstuffs that are consumed. With such great traffic it would be supposed that even Chinese ingenuity would have devised some speedier and more modern means of transportation than the wheelbarrow, but such is not the ease. Tn fact, the Chengtu plain may be said to be the home of the wheel barrow, though it is not the same vehicle that is known to north China. Of this Mrs. Bishop says, in connec- .tion with the very excellent picture which she gives:
 "The traffice is enormous, and is mainly carried on by means of wheel ,loarrows, which are so contrived, by placing the wheel in the center and platforms beside and behind it, as to enable one man to wheel five hundred weight with ease. The narrow roads of the plain are covered with an al- most endless procession of these wheelbarrows, which are often pre- ,ceded by man pulling, in addition to the man behind"
 Tn addition to these methods of transportation one finds the camel trains around Peking and through Mongolia, and in Afanchuria the don-z key is used as a pack animal, with large wickerwork baskets suspended on either side, is much in evidence. Before western civilization can make much headway in China transporta- ton methods will have to be greatly improved.
 EyA'rlKERrNE PopR.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-25

from Peking to Chengtu, distance of nearly 1000 miles. It is consider ably more than 1000 years old, and was at one time great highway. be- ing laid with immense flagstones for the entire distance. But there is now little of its greatness left. The heavy stones have crumbled away, and for great distances not vestige of them is left. Throughout its entire course it is marked by a double line of massive cedars, great part of which have withstood the ravages of time better than the roadway.
 Without roads means without wag- ons. But these are not missed, as China has never risen to the need of such luxury. The state carriage of the British legation at Picking comes as near the western idea of wagon or carriage as China has ever known. This is but a rough, two-wheel, springless cart drawn by s1nall don- key. Such carts are in general use in Manchuria and other northern provinces.
 But Of all the typical methods of transportation in China is the coolie bearer. Two of these coolie bearers will transport a passenger in a chair distance of from 20 to 25 miles a day at a neyer-ceasing, never-chang- ing dog trot that seems as much a part of the coolie' s life as the queue he wears, erchandise is carried in much the same way, and thousands of dollars worth of American goods that are sent to China are transport ed from the seacoast cities to the far interior in this manner.
 We sell to China annually thousands of gallons of kerosene oil, and much of this goes to the interior of the empire: It is carried from the sea-
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-25
THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1901.

The epidemic of defalcations among bank officials is largely due to the get rich-quick mania with which the sue cess of few trust manipulators has inoculated the country. The best rem edy is more speedy and harsher pun ishment for this class of thieves.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-25

Employers generally are opposed to strikes or labor troubles of any kind. The demands made by the machinists for shorter hours is already being com piled with, one Waterbury organiza- ton having announced that it will be- gin May 1 on nine hour day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-04-25
New Antityphofd serum,

It is stated by an Austrian medical paper that physician named Jag has discovered an antityphoid serum which has been applied successfully in 50 cases. The serum is not inject ed, but is drunk by the patient.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
FOUND AFTER TWO YEARS.
Silver Service of the Cruiser Cincin-
NATL, HurriedIy Landed and
Lost Sight of.

Washington, April 1O.-The hand
some silver service belonging to the
cruiser Cincinnati, presented to that
ship by the city of Cincinnati, which
was lost for the last two years and
which the navy department has used
every effort to get trace Of, is found
Only recently the first trace of it was
secured by an officer who had been on
the Cincinnati when the Spanish
American war broke out. In the rush
of getting ready for the war the Gin
cinnati made a hurried stop at the
Norfolk navy yard. where she stripped
herself of all superfluous belongings.
Among the articles unloaded was the
souvenir silver service. In the hurry
of departure no receipt was taken for
it. 1t was stored away without
knowledge of its value, as the officers
of the ship were expected to look af-
ter such a possession. 1t has been
found intact and steps Ire being
taken to restore it to the Cincinnati.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
FROM LISBON.
Checkered Experience of an Ameri-
can Soldier of Fortune i'm
South Africa.

Paris, April 15.-"Among the Boer
prisoners who recently arrived in Lis
bon from Lourenco Marques says a
special dispatch from the Portuguese
capital, was a young American, Mr..
Randolph M~artinsen, who described
himself as a son of the president of
the Missouri, Kansas & Texas rail-
road. He was captured by the Brit
ish, but released as an American on
promising not to fight again. Suisse
quently he was arrested in Lourenco
Marques at the request of British au-
thorities under suspicion of being a
Boer agent.
Mr.. Martinsen, on being brought
here, secured his elease through the
American charge d'affaires, and his
father SEN him money to pay his
passage home. According to his rep
reservations he was aide-de-camp to
Col. John Blake, commander of the
Irish brigade"
a dispatch to the London Daily Mail
from Lourenco Marques, cabled March
II, said that Mr.. Martinsen, who was
said to have resigned a post in the
United States army to join the Boer
forces, had been shipped from Lisbon
on the Portuguese transport Zaire,
which carried 103 Boer families, after
he had made an Intellectual attempt
to obtain consular protection.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
RUN DOWN At A CROSSING.
jUrc1 by 81 LehiEh valley PaS.
senger Train.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April ia party
tracks Of the Lehigh Valley railroad,
at south Wilkcsbarre at an early hour
yesterday morning were u down by
the Buffalo express going north.
Three of the party we're killed and
one injured.
Morris O'CDnnel1 and his wife were
entertaining Il couple. whose home is
in Bradford county. During the wen
ing they visited relatives in this city.
and at 1870 yesterday morning started
to return to the home of the O'Con-
nells. When they reached the cross
ing at South Wilkesbarre a freight
train was hlocKading it. AS soon as
the freight train moved out the party
started to cross the tracks. but did
not notice the approaching passenger
train from an opposite direction.
The engineer OF the express failed
to see the people on the track until
the locomotive ploughed into them.
The two women were hurled a great
distance in the air, and when picked
ly mangled. Mr.. O'Connell had both
legs and one arm broken. He wa
taken to a hospital, where he died in
a short time. Mr.. Cranmer was able
to step back from the track before
being struck with full force, and es-
capped with slight injuries.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
MOTHER AND AUGH
The Wife and MOther-in-Law of Axr.
Charles Keys.

Clarissa, Mimi, April Is Especially.
No family in this vicinity is better
known OF more universally respected
than Mr.. Charles Keys, the local School
Teacher, and his estimable wife, and
mother-in-law. For a long time, Mrs.
Keys has been in i'll health. Recently,
however, she has found a cur for her
ailments in Dodd's Kidney Pills.
Il cannot speak too highly of Dodd's
Kidney Pills, or of what they have done
for me- said Mrs. Keys.
my life was miserable, my bac al
ways ached, also my head. Twas roub-
led with Neuralgia in the head and face
and suffered extreme pain, but thanks
to Dodd's Kidney Pills, all those aches
and pains have vanished like the norm
worth living. I consider DoGd's Kid
ney Pills a God-send to suffering hu-
manity. They may rightly be named
the Elixir of Youth.
while speaking of my own ease and
the wonderful benefit / have received,
I might also add, that my mother, who
is now an old lady of "A years and who
lives with me, has been troubled more
or less with aches and pains, as is nat
ira with one of her advanced age.
When she saw what Dodd's Kidney
Pills had done for me, she commenced
to use them herself, and she says that
they have done her more good than
any other medicine she has ever tried.
"This testimony is given in the hope
that others who may be afflicted as we
flied by it,"
What Mrs. Keys states in her letter
can be verified by reference to any of
her many friends in this neighborhood.
Dodd's Kidney Pills have already a
wonderful reputation in Todd County.
Nothing has ever cured Bright's Dis
ease. Diabetes or Dropsy but Dodd's
Kidney Pills.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
COURT WANTED AT PEEIN
into observation-disclosures Wa--
like Preparations.

Pekir, April 15.-konours Youtaro
the japanese minister, accompanied
by Gen. Yamagucni, the japanese
commander, recently called upon
Prince Ching and notified him that
the return of Emperor KHang Su to
Pekin vas urgently desired. Prince
Ching was informed that the en-
peror's wishes would be respected by
the foreign troops and that every
courtesy would be shown him. 1t was
pointed out 10 the Chinese plenipo-
tertiary hat the eEnperor's return
was of the highest possible import
ance as affecting the maintenance of
the integrity of the Chinese empire.
and that he should come accom-
panied by every available soldier, by
at least 10000 men if possible. These
troops, it was further contended by
b Japanese minister. must be sent
into Manchuria, as the Russians re
ported great disturbance there, and il
was not right that the task of quel1-
ing the trouble should be thrown
upon the shoulders of one nation
Finally, Prince Ching was assured
that if the 10000 Chinese troops could
not suppress the disorders in Man.
churia, other powers would send an
international force to cooperate with
China, which all the powers regarded
as a friendly power. No reply hav-
ing been received to this communica.
ton, Ii Hung Chang was yesterday
notified to the same effect and told
that Emperor Kwang Su must give an
immediate answer.
The preparations which the jap
anese here are making for an early
start, indicate that they expect war
between Russia and Japan. Vessels
arrived at Taku from Nagasaal report
arrived at Taku from Nagasaki report
and the continuance of preparations
on board ship for the anticipated
struggle.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18

Grand Army of the Republic, and to him
we are indebted for that beautiful serv-
brings to the graves of the soldier dead.
among whom he now rests in everlasting
co~mradeship,. the offerings of an affec-
tionate people and the undyiag gratitude
of a nation
As a popular orator his voice has been
heard in every state and territory Of the
union, Away for his country and for
the flag he loved.
The highest eulogy ever paid him was
by his father. h latter in his will di-
vided his property between his widow and
children child EN- equally G;i 4 ,o65 5oePRts-xaanndd 1 W quote
married abilities are such that he can
provide for himself and aid his mother if
n F1or, agnt II sn PF4Xislop bn Is bs no; maze de
~unbounded confidence in his future sue
cess"
What a remarkable tribute from father
to son. That expression of faith was
enough to quicken the young mans no.
blest aspirations and call out the best
that was in him.. And how worthily he
indicated the confidence. To have in
herited, to have deserved, and TO have
fulfilled that c~omnendation from his
fathers love and faith were better than
any inheritance of lands and tenements,
father, wife and children, beloved of his
comrades in war and in peace, and be-
loved of his country. his whole life real
lied his fathers prophecy and its words
would adorn any monument to his fame
The president several times was in
terrupted by applause, and there was
a great outburst of cheering when he
concluded.
The Grafton was delivered by Sena-
tor Depew, of New York.
At the conclusion of Senator De-
pew's address, Senator Cullom, of IIli-
noies, read a letter from Gov. Yates
of Illinois, expressing his regret at his
inability to attend and paying tribute
to the love and affection in which the
memory of Logan was held in his ma
tive state.
Rev. J. G. Butler, of this city, pro-
nounced the benediction. The assem-
blage then dispersed. The statue of
Gen. Logan has been turned over to
the people of the United States and
now has become one of the greatest
monuments of the national capital.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
IMPRESSED WITH AMERICA.
An Intelligent EnElishman Returned
Home Gives His Views of
America.

London, April 15.-The Daily Mail
publishes an interview with Mr.. Fred
erick Harrison, president of the Lon
don positivist committee, regarding
his recent visit to the United States:
Il was deeply impressed" said Mr..
Harrison to the Daily Mail repre-
sentative, ''by my American trip. I
found a clear intellectual atmosphere,
a broad tolerance and an universal
hospitality which delighted me. 1 was
much struck with the evidence of deep
thinking exhibited by students in the
American universities.
Il visited many cities, but nowhere
did l see a sign or heal a hint of ami
mostly toward England"
Mr. Harrison expressed the opinion
that it was BILE for England to
pay less attention to foreign affairs
and more to her energetic commercial
and industrial competitors in the
United States.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
OF A

The total number of fur seals taken
by Canadian sealers during the year
1900 was 1888.
The lobster plant alone is estimated
to be worth $1,334,1sO. 1t comprises
s5S canneries, dispersed on the sea.
board of the maritime provinces.
The sealing feet last year mum.
bered 81 vessels, an increase of II
yer the previous year, and represent,
ing an aggregate of 2,641 tons regis
ter.
The salmon-preserving industry OF
British Columbia. comprising 90 can
neries and representing a capital OF
81, $3.50, 000, gives employment to 1927
hands.
No less than 1868 men were occu
pied in 1900 in exploiting the waters
of Canada, using 5.506.7 700 fathoms OF
nets and other fishing gear, repre-
senting a capital of $4,000, 900.
The total catch of fab in Canada
for the year 1899, as reported by the
fisheries department, amounted to
S21, S91. FOG. being an increase of ST.
$4,000 over the yield of the previous
year.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
PREcIPITATED A CLASH.
Action Under a Recently Enacted
State Law Makes at
Fort Wayne, Ind.

Fort Wayne, Ind, April 1O.-A clash
between state and municipal authori-
ties mas been precipitated by the pass
age by the recent legislature of a law
compelling metropolitan fire and po-
lice systems for this city. The purpose
was to make these officials republic
an. When the commissioners under
took to qualify yesterday, Comptrol-
Ter Berghof refused to recognize the
bonds, and the city officials refuse to
recognize the authority of the COM
missioners. The governor was adj
vised and suggests legal recourse.
Democratic officials claim that the
new law is unconstitutional and a bit
ter legal battle will follow.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
BLOWER WORKS R
Patterns and Plans and Much Work
Ready for Shipment Destroyed
Loss Heavy.

Boston, April 15.-The main build
ing of the extensive blower works of
the Il. +. Sturtevant CO., in the Jamai-
ca Plain district, was burned early
yesterday morning, causing a loss of
S35O,000, fully insured. The concern
manufactured various kinds of ma
chinery and electrical goods as well
as blowers. All patterns and plans
were destroyed.
The company had recently added
. 5000 worth of tools AID machinery.
and had a large amount of electrical
work ready for shipment. 1t also had
a large number of engines and blow
ers for the government for use on
battleships and cruisers, in the course
of construction, all of which were de-
stroyed. Superintendent Chamber
lain states that the business will be
carried on without much delay. Over
700 men are thrown out of employ
ment temporarily.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
A CLEVER BANK SWINDLER.
Eictimizes Two Toronto Banks, and
Presumably Others, i'm
Large Amounts.

Toronto. Ont, April ia clever
bank swindler made Il heavy haul in
Toronto. Saturday, the total amount
of which will not be known until the
~tellers and ledger keepers in various
banks check up business to-day. A
stranger, claiming to live in Halifax,
opened an account in the Imperial
bank Saturday morning, depositing
$50. Shortly afterward he presented
a check for $50. which was marked
by the ledger keeper. Shortly before
one o'clock, during the rush preceding
the close. this check, raised to $2,455,
was presented to the teller and
cashed. The same procedure was
adopted at the Bank Of Commerce
where a check raised from $50 to 3d.
300 was cashed. 1t is believed several
other banks were similarly victimized.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
GOT THE DROP ON RED WEAVER
Was Too Slow ON the Trigger for
Kid Hoffman Whom He Had
Threatened to XIII.

Silver City, y. NJ, April 15.-Red
Weaver. Il well-known border charac-
ter and Il reputed member of the IA
nous BLACK Jack" gang of ban%its,
has been killed at Alma, a little min
ing camp, - miles northwest of here.
Weaver had threatened to kill Kid
hoffman, who had previously called
him to account for certain remarks
against a young woman's character.
Later they met again and fired at
each other simultaneously. Weaver
fell dead with a bullet through his
head. Hoffman was eXonerated.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
TO VISIT THE PHILIPPINES.
Considering the appointment of @
Board to Arrange for Establish
ment of a Naval Station.

Washington, April 10.-The navy de-
partment has under consideration the
appointment of a board of officers to
visit the Philippines and map out the
extensive work in connection with the
establishment of Il new United States
naval station, with a large dry dock at
O~longapo, on Subig bay, which will
take the place of the old station at
Cavite. At present there are no dry
dock facilities except at Hong Kong
and in Japan, and the naval officials
T DESTROYS of having dock facilities
on our own territory.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18

toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such a perfection OF
misery when there is absolutely no
need of it. The subject of our por-
trait in this sketch, Mrs. Williams OF
Englishtown, NJ, has been entirely
cured of such illness and misery by
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com-
pound, and the guiding advice OF Mrs
Pinkham of Lynn, Mass.
No other medicine has such a record
for absolute cures, and no other medi-
cine is "iust as good" Women who
want a cure should insist upon getting
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for it at a store.
Anyway, write a letter to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass, and tell her all
your troubles. Her advice is free.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
THE LOGAN STATUE,
IL Represents Seven Years of Labor
by Sculptor m Simmons,

by Sculptor Simmons.
Washington, April 1O.-The eques-
trian statue of Gen. Logan repre-
SeDts seven years of labor on the part
of Franklin Simmons, the sculptor.
and marks a departure in sculpture in
Washington, in that it rests upon q
pedestal of bronze. Congress appro-
priated $4,000 for the statue and S15.-
600 was contributed by the Grand
Army of the Republic. The pedestal
is 20 feet high. On its west face is
a group representing Gen.. Logan in
consultation with leading officers IN
h army of the Tennessee. In this
group are portrait bronZes of Cen
erals Dodge, HaZen. Slocum, Leggett,
Mower, Blair and Capt. Strong. On
the cas- face of the pedestal is a
group representing Gen.. Logan TAX
ing the oath as United States sena-
tor, which is being administered by
Vice-President Arthur. In this group
are portrait bronZes of Senators Gull
lom, Evarts, Conkling, Morton, Mil
Ter, VOORHEES, and Thurman. The
south front of the pedestal is embei-
lished with an allegorical figure of
War, and the north with another of
Peace. The equestrian statue rises
above the pedestal 14A feet. Gen.
Logan, facing south, is represented
as riding along a line of battle, his
horse moving forward at a gentle
trot, his hat on the sword drawn.
The statue produces an impression of
dignity, beauty and power. Humbert,
late king of Italy. after a private
view of the monument, k~nighted Mr..
mmo
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW

Wheat is mentioned % different
times in the Bible.
Europe has had 321 monarchs since
the battle of Hastings.
Only "a doctors reach the age of 20
for every AZ clergymen.
Germany holds the record for the
first daily paper. 1t vas printed in
1924.
London is the most expensive port
in the world. Ships which can dis
charge in three days at Liverpool or
New York take IA in London, owing
To lack of facilities
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
SUSPECTED OF MURDER.
Wife and Hired Man of William
Clark Charged With Poison
ing Latter.

Morris, ILL.,, April 15.-Mrs. William
Clarke and a hired man are under ar
rest. charged with numbering with
poison the formers husband, a farm
er of Liston. who died Tuesday. Four
sons give the principal testimony
against their mother.
Rat poison was found in the house,
and an examination showed this in
the farmers stomach. The farmer
had been suffering from grip, but was
nearly well when the fatal illness
seized him. He suffered intensely, but
no physician was called until the last
moment.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1901-04-18
BRITISH VITAL STATISTICS.
Figures From the Annual Report of
h Registrar General of the
United Kingdom.

London, April 14-Some interesting
points are found in the annual re-
port of the registrar general of
births, deaths and marriages of the
United Kingdom. In 1899 the mar
riages reached the highest number re-
corded since 1876, aggregating 262,-
334 IT 16.5 per thousand. The births
numbered 92s,646, equal to 1913 per
thousand. There were 37,124 illegiti-
mate children born. The deaths num-
bered 5S1, 799, equal to 1873 per thou
sand, and there were 2,S44 suicides.