Strike of Millionaires Against Miners, or the Story of Spring Valley

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. Where the Illinois sweeps its placid way to the Mississippi between the wooded bluffs of La Salle, and over the sandstone which makes many a picturesque shelf in the valley, stands Starved Rock.