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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
The Population Of the Globe.

The most trustworthy estimate O
the number of people on the earth fol
the year 1876, as furnished by German
statisticians, is 1,423,917, 900. This is
an increase of over twenty-seven mil
lions on the estimate of 1875, but the
augmentation is not due entirely to the
excess of births over deaths, but large.
ly to the obtaining of more accurate in.
formation regarding the population Of
regions hitherto little known, and to
more perfect census returns from other
countries.
Asia is still the home of the majority
of the human race, after having sup
piled offshoots from which have sprung
great Western peoples. About four.
seventies of the earth's population is
Asiatic, or 1926, 548, $50; Europe comes
next with over fifth, or 500, 17o,3
Africa with about seventh, or 1885,.
921, 600; America with less than six.
teenth, or IS, 519, 800; and finally Aus.
tralia and Polynesia with the very small
fraction of 4,74S,6 people. Europe
is the most densely populated, having
80 persons to the square mile; Asia
comes next with 48 to the square mile
Africa next with III, and America and
Australia bring up the rear with 81 and
II respectively.
There are 215 cities on the earth
with population of over 100, 200, 20 Of
half q million or more, and nine cities
containing million or more inhabi-
tants. OF these last four are in China.
Including Brooklyn with New York, as
we may rightfully do for purposes Of
comparison, and the greatest cities OF
the world stand in this order: London,
3,4S9, 428; Paris, 1851, 1872; New York,
1856, 622; Vienna, 1,091, 999; Berlin,
1,C44, 600; Canton and three other Chi
nese cities, one million each. New
York therefore takes its place third in
the list of great cities, without counting
our New Jersey overflow.
Though there are not at hand statis-
tics upon which to base an accurate
statement of the fact, yet it is the opin-
ion of all observers of the condition of
civilized peoples that the average Ion
gevity of the human race has increased
within q hundred years. Such reports
of the death rate as we have 60 to sup
port that conclusion, and it is thor
oughly proved that the devasta-
tons of epidemic diseases are not so
great now as formerly; while the med
ical art steadily advances in its mas.
terry of the disorders of the human sys-
tenn and in its ability to ward off and
check maladies which threaten human
life. In England, for instance, the
death rate has declined considerably
during quarter of a century. There
and elsewhere in Europe, as also in
this country, the subject of public
hygiene has received great attention of
recent years, and its difficulties are be-
ing steadily overcome. The probable
ity is that men now on the average live
longer than their ancestors and in bet
ter average health, and that our de-
scendants win gain on us in those re-
spects.
As to great cities, New York is easily
third. II it took in all its children, it
would press hard on Paris for the Sec
ond place, and before the next century
is reached, or before it has advanced
far, will probably know no superior ex-
cept marvellous London.-New York
Sun,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
CURRENT EVENTS,

The public debt statement for Janua-
ry shows an increase during the pre-
ceding month of S3,5S5,742. The to-
tai debt, less s137,OO1,27S cash in
Treasury, was $2,Os9, 3S6, O99.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

The Boston Board of Trade has
adopted resolution against the adop-
ton of silver basis, and petitioning
Congress that silver shall not be made
legal tender for any sum larger than
ten dollars.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

Commodore Vanderbilt died on the
4th, after an illness of several months
duration, at his residence in New York
City. He was 81 years of age. His
death had little or no effect on the stock
market, having been SO long expected.
1t is estimated, by those in position to
judge, that Commodore Van.
derbilt was owner of Sc.
curities having present market
value of about SS5, GOO, 900, and that OF
this total fully s55, 100000 consisted OF
stock and bonds of the New York Gen.
trail and Hudson River Railroad. 1t is
understood that the bulk of this vast
property is to be kept together, land that
provision has been made for reinvest-
ing the accruing interest on it in his fav-
orite securities.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

In response to q dispatch from Gov.
Kellogg, of Louisiana, to President
Grant, asking for recognition of the
new Republican State Government and
Legislature, the President telegraphed
on the 9TH that he did not propose to
interfere, further than to instruct the
military commander at New Orleans
to keep the peace and prevent blood
shed. This decision was unanimously
approved by the Cabinet.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
STOP SHAKING.

As sure as the sun shines, DIR. TUFTS Pills will
cure Fever and ARue, iftaken by directions-a told
assertion, but q true one. In any case, where d.
rections followed, that they fail, Agents will
fund the money.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

The New York Chamber of Com
merce has adopted report urging that
silver coin be made the standard legal
tender throughout the United States.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
FLORIDA.

Governor Drew, Democrat, was inaug-
urated on the I'd. The oath of Office was adj
ministered by Chief.Justice Randall. Gov.
Stearns did not take part in the inaugural
ceremonies, but many Republicans, includ-
ing the retiring State officers, were present.
Gov. Drew's inaugural address was short
and very conciliatory, promising full pro-
lection to the colored race and guaranteeing
to them all their rights under the law. The
Legislature was organized and is Democratic
in both branches.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

MIR. d. L. Moody has published a
card, requesting that penny collections
be taken up in every Sunday-school in
this country on Sunday, Jan. IA, for the
benefit of the two orphan sons of Mr..
and Mrs. P. P. Bliss, who were killed
in the Ashtsbula disaster. Chicago has
already raised fund of $40, 900 for that
purpose.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

and similar troubles, II suffered to progress
result in serious pulmonary affections, often
times incurable. " Brotrn's Bronchial 7So-
ches" reach directly the seat of the disease,
and give almost instant relief.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
THE DISPUTED STATES.
LOUISIANA.

The Louisiana Legislature met and or
gsnized on the LIST. The Democratic mem.
bers, accompanied by about 500 persons,
went to the State.house at noon and de.
manded admission. The officer ON duty
said that the members could enter, but the
crowd could not. A demand was then
made by Trezevant, Clerk Of the House,
that all the barbados, policemen, etc., be
removed, which being refused, formal
protest was read and copy served upon
Gov. Kellogg, who replied that he believed
the precautions taken by him necessary to
preserve the peace, and that no member or
admittance. Clerk Trezevant then inform.
ed the Governor that, unless the barricades,
etc., were removed, he would decline to
call the roll, whereupon, the hour of or.
ganization having arrived, Louis Ssuer was
empowered to call the roll, and 6S mem.
bers answered to their names, SO being a
quorum. The Senate organized with 10
members-more than quorum. The
Governors message was received and
read. The Democratic members,
having withdrawn, organized in
Sts IdtIlck' b dous Inc ocudtc VI SduiZcu
with 10 members, and the House with 81
members, Trezevant, the regular Clerk,
having called the roll. A committee was ap.
pointed to wait upon Gov. Kellogg and in
form him that the House of Representatives
was organized at St. Patrick's Hall, and to
enter protest against their exclusion from
the State house. Gov. Kellogg refused to
receive any official communication from
them, but replied personally that no MEM
entering the State-house at any time.
On the I'd, the Republican Legislature
declared the election of Packard as Gov.
ernor and the Democratic Legislature de-
clared the election of Nichols. One MEM
Der of the Democratic House deserted and
reported at the State house.
The Republican Legislature, on the 4th,
passed q bill forbiiding the organization of
military companies other than militia; a
bill appropriating $500, 900 for militia pur-
poses; also, q resolution declaring vacant
the seats of all members who do
not present themselves before Jan. 6, and
ordering new election to fill such vacan-
cies......The President of the Citizens
Committee informed the Democratic Legis-
lature that he would honor all drafts duly
drawn by its officers, to the extent of funds
in his hands.
The rival State Governors and Lieut..
Governors of Louisiana were inaugurated
on the Sth. Gov. Packard and Lieut.. Gov.
Antoine were sworn in at the State house,
by Chief-Justice Ludeling, and Gov. Mich.
oils and Lieut.. Gov. WiltZ were sworn in
by Judge Tissol, at st. Patrick's Hall.
Every thing passed off quietly.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

A duel was fought between Mr.. James
Gordon Bennett, of the New York Her.
aid, and Mr.. Frederick May, in Della
ware, near the Maryland border, on the
9Th. May was reported severely wosnd-
ed. Bennett escaped unhurt.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

Gov. Williams, of Indiana, Gov. Gull
lom, of Illinois, Gov. Phelps, of Mis-
souri,, and Gov. Anthony, of Kansas,
were formally inaugurated on the 9Th.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

THERE was not one Indictment found,
all last year, in Maine for any capital
Offense,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
SOUTH CAROLINA.

Gov. Hampton issued an address, on the
I'd, calling upon the citizens to come forward
promptly and pay 10 per cent. Of the amount
of taxes paid by them last year.
The House Committee to investigate
South Carolina election matters returned to
Washington on the 4th. Several members
of the committee say they do not apprehend
an armed collision between the two par
ties, and think ultimately there will be a
peaceful accommodation.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

Mr.. William A. Wheeler, in q recent
interview with New York Herald cor
respondent, expressed his. opinion
that Congress has no right to go be-
hind the returns, further than to ascer-
tain the regularity of the certificates !;
that the action of the Louisiana
Returning Beard is conclusive and final
as to the result in that State, and that
had fair election been held there the
Republicans would have carried the
State by $1,000 majority. He further
expressed himself as opposed to any
trade or compromise, and says the
question should be settled according to
the spirit and letter of the law.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13
ADVERTISERS

Who desire to reach country readers can dc 80 In
the best and cheapest manner by ussng one or more
sections Of THE GRE Vt NEWSPAPER AUXILIARY
LISTS. Apply to e. z. PRATT, s9Jackson Street,
Chicago.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

Gen. Crooks command disbanded at
Fort Fetterman on the 29th ult., the
severity of the weather and the scatter
ing of the hostiles having rendered it
useless to attempt any further cam
paigning this season. Crazy Horse and
band are believed to be on the Little
Missouri. Gen. Crook expresses the
opinion that the hostiles are so badly
demoralized that it will be an easy mat
ter to subdue them entirely next season.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

E. A. Cronin, Oregon Democratic
Elector, testified on the 81 before the SEN
ate Committee on Privileges and Elections:
He had not made any arrangements with
any person or persons whereby electoral
certificates were to be handed to MIN by the
Secretary of State; he was convinced he
was lawfully appointed to replace DR..
in bis pocket because he was afraid they
would be taken from him by Odell and
others; he had refused to come to Washing
ton as messenger of the Electoral College
unless he should receive three thousand
dollars for expenses, and the money
was furnished him; it was
, .eeou he among supposed ssdn sss
VIM. NJ. Turner, Manager Western Union
Telegraph Office, Jacksonville, Oregon, was
examined by Senator Morton in reference
to an alleged telegraphic transfer of money
from clearinghouse in New York to an
other in Oregon, and also as to other dis.
patches sent and received, but he refused
to answer, by instructions Of his superior
officers.
issued certificates 70 the three highest eligible
Electors, in conformity with the best legal au-
thority he could procure, Judge Hoadley, of
Cincinnati, being one Of the parties who advised
him as to the legality Of his course; he had no
correspondence by letter with any person In New
York in regard to the matter; received kilograms
from Hewitt, Marble and Gwin, calling his at
tention to Watts's ineligibility and citing au-
thorities applicable to the case.
Gov. Grover further testified before the
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections.
on the 9Th, that he knew Of no money having
been sent to Oregon for election purposes Of any
kind; was assured from New York, however,
that certain parties there would be re.
sponsi6le for all necessary expenses in
the Electoral matter; the money to de-
fray Cronin's expenses was raised after the
meeting Of the Electoral College. Enos Run
yam, q New York broker, was asked for whom a
certain check for 5000, in favor of Judd &
Bush. Of Oregon, was drawn. but positively re-
fused to answer. Barton Harrison, q lawyer,
testified that Mr.. W. T. Pelton Secretary Of the
Democratic National Committee, requested
him to advise with Runyan regarding
his subpoena by the committee; he (Harrison5
was formerly Secretary for Mayor Wickham, Of
New York, and during the Rebellion was Secre-
tary for Jefere on Davis. Mr.. Watts, of Ore.
gon, testified that he resigned as Postmaster BY
telegraph on the 18th Of November, and on the
following day his resignation was accepted, also
by telegraph.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

MA nav 70 sen RUBBER srAMPs. Terms freq
DUO IN H 8 PAIl1sH, p. .. Boz 80. Chicago.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1877-01-13

Says Boston Physician, "has NO equal a. blood
purifier. Hearing of its many wonderful cures,
Laboratory and convinced myself Of its genuine
merit. 1t II prepared from barks roots and herbs,
each Of which Is highly effective, and they are
compounded in such manner q to produce a.
tonishiug results.n
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-14
FIRE I'm DEERING.
The Brighton House and OutbuildIngs
burned.

At 2 o'clock this morning fire was discov-
cred in the ell of the Brighton House in Deer
ing. Mr.. Crosby, one of the proprietors, was
aroused by the smoke and on getting up found
the roof of the ell in flames. He gave the
alarm and the inmates of the house had barely
time to escape with few articles of furniture
before the whole building was in flames.
From the house the flames spread to the
stables and outbuildipgs. The nelghbors had
arrived by this time and assisted in removing
the horses and cattle and several wagons and
sleighs Two hogs beneath the stables were
burned. In less than an hour from the time
the fire was discovered the building were
burned flat to the ground.
The property was valued at $4,000, and there
was an insurance of $4,000 on the buildings
and $1,000 on the furniture in the agency OF
Dow 81 Palmer.
The property was recently purchased by
Charles c. Crosby and j. o. White, VINO re-
paired and generally renovated the house.
The high wind endangered the buildings in
the vicinity for a while, but for the active use
of water handed from we'll in buckets the
conhagration must have been much more dis
astrous The hand engine arrived from Wood
ford's Corner after the danger had passed.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-14
DIR. soHENcK's STANDARD REMEDIES.

The standard remedies for all diseases of the lungs
are ScHENcK's PULMoNIo SYRUP, SCHENCK's SEA
WEED TONIC, and SCHENCKs MANDRAKE PILLS.
and iftaken before the lungs are destroyed, speedy
cure is effected.
To these three medicines DR.. j. H. Schenck, Of
Philadelphia, owes his unrivalled success in the
treatment Of pulmonary diseases.
The Pulmonic Syrup rpens the morbid matter in
the lungs nature throws it off by an easy expectora
ton, for when the phlegm or matter is ripe slight
cough will throw it off, the patient has rest and the
lungs begin to heal
To enable the Pulmonic Syrup to do this, Schenck's
Mandrake Pills and Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic must
be freely used to cleanse the stomach and liver.
Scaenck's Mandrake Pills act on the liver, removing
all distractions relax the gall bladder, the bile
starts freely, and the liver is soon relieved.
Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic is a gentle stimulant
and Alternative; the akali of which it is composed,
mixes with the food and prevents sourng 1t assists
the digestion by toning up the stomach to healthy
condition. so that the food and the Pulmonic Syrup
will make good blood; then the lungs heal, and the
patient will surely get we'll if is taken to pre-
vent fresh cold.
All who wish to consult DR.. Schenck either per-
sonaly or by letter, do at his principal office,
corner of SIXTH and ARCH SITS, Philadelphia,
every Monday.
Schenck's medicines are sold by all druggists
throughout the country. maieod&w2msn
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-14
Personal,

Llewllyn Kidder, ESQ.,, the Recorder of the
Municipal Court, has been confined to his house
with illness for several days.
The wife of j. J. Butler, D. d. Professor in
Hillsdale College, Theological Department,
Michigan, died az their residence in Hillsdale
last Wednesday morning, April 18th. DR..
Butler is native Of Berwick, and
formerly Professor in the Theological Seminary
at New Hampton, n. H., and subsequently in
Bates College. Mrs. Butler was an estmable
lady and devout Christian.
Miss Annie Louise Cary astonished the Hart
ford people by gorgeous exhibition of dia-
monds at her concert the other evening. The
Times Of that city describes the gems, and adds
in an admiring way: "Her hair was dressed
simply, with heavy braids, and ornamented
with natural flowers, held by large diamond
butterfly, which was not visible from the front,
and was, as Miss Gary naively remarked, 'for
the benefit of the chorus"
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-14
Gum berland g. j. Court.


FR1DAY.-Diantha A. Woodside VS.. George W.
Wagg Alleged fraudulent transfer of property from
John II. Woodside to defendant The account an
nexed to the writ is for taking of the sick wife
of John H. Woodside from November Is, 1871, to
date and for certain sums of money expended for
him, the total amount being $10l4.36.
The plaintiff claims that there was conspiracy,
in which this defendant took part, to transfer the
property out OF the hands Of John H. Woodside and
thereby prevent her recovering what was justly due
her. Testimony in progress.
Orr for plaintiff.
Thompson-S. G. Strout for defendant.
Actions which are on the trial list of the Supreme
Judicial Court will be in order for assignment at ten
O'Clock this Saturday morning, and counsel are
quested to give their attention thereto.
F. j. LITTLEFIELD, Clerk.
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-14
Religious News and Notes.

hcV. JdueS hedGu udS reSlBueu tuo pdstoTabo
of the Baptist church in Monmouth.
Rev. f. j. Bickuell, of Monson, has received
a call to the pastorate of the Second Baptist
church in Bangor.
Rev. r. d. Porter, after six and one half
years labor, has resigned the pastorate of the
Baptist church in Midtown, Calais.
Rev. B. A. Sherwood, at the request of the
Freewill Baptist church in Richmond. has
Withdrawn his resignation.
At the last session of the Otis6eld Freewill
Baptist @. NJ, Mr. Starbird, member of the
Peru church, was licensed to preach.
Rev. o. o. Ordway, pastor of the Baptist
church in Pennington, closes his labors there
at the end of the present month.
Rev. S. D. Mxley, who. during the past win
ter has supplied the pulpit of the Baptist
church in Bath, has received call to the pas
torate.
Mr.. R. A. Proctor was publicly set apart to
the work of the gospel ministry, on March 16,
at Sumner, by council appointed by the Otis
field Freewill Baptist @ M.
Rev. j. S. jenkins, son of Rev. Charles Jen-
kins, former pastor of the Third church,
Portland, has accepted a call to the First
church, in Pittsfeld, Mass
Rev. Daniel W. Hardy, graduate of Bangor
Seminaryin 1871, and supplying at Pressure
Isle in 1928, has resigned his charge at Stowe,
N. 81.
Rev. L. Mayo of Hodgdon, who has had a
severe attack of lung fever, is slowly recover
ing and will soon be able to occupy his pulpit
again.
Rev. E. G. Cook of Rochester, N. H., has
received and accepted call to the pastorate Of
the Freewill Baptist church of North Ber-
wick.
The Lewiston Journal intimates that popu-
lar clergyman of that city has received a call to
church in Boston, at an annual salary OF
$1,000.
The General Congregational Conference of
Maine will be entitled to two delegates to the
National Council, to be held in Detroit next
TALL. The local conferences can send delegate
for every ten churches, and maier fraction of
OF ten. The Theological Seminary can send
one delegate.
The execu tive committee of the Baptist Mis-
sionary Union have appointed Rev. George B.
lisley, OF Yarmouth, to serve as Associatonal
Secretary in the Cumberland Baptist Associa-
ton, Ior tne purpose OF communicating through
the pastors and clerks with the view of secur-
ing annually from each church a collection fol-
missions to the heather.
1t is proposed to hold New England gospel
| temperance convention in the Tabernacle,
l fremont street Boston, Friday, April goth,
l under the conduct of Messrs. d. L. Moody, Ira
d. Sankey and G. W. Sawyer. Services will
commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. and be
continued in the afternoon and evening. Ad.
dresses dresses n may be expected from Rev T. L.
of Philadelphia, John B. Cough. and others
Mr. sankey will lead the service of song,
assisted by full chorus under the direction OF
Dr. u. Tourjee. A prominent feature of each
meeting will be the testimonies of men de.
iiyered from the captivity of strong drink by
the power of the gospel. Churches. Young
Mems Christian Associations, and other organ
izatlons in sympathy with this movement are
invited to send delegates
The Portland daily press., 1877-04-14

DEATH OF A VETERAN OF 1S12.-Mr. Ar
thur L. Bowen, another veteran of the 1872
war, died in Bowdoinham April 7th He was
born in the town of Starks 1898, and entered
the service of the United States at the begin
ming of the war, at Augusta, and marched on
foot to the Canadian frontier, near Niagara
Falls, and participated in all the battles on
that frontier. During his last years he had q
vivid recollection of the many events attending
that wor. He served on duty during the whole
war, very rarely being sick enough to be off
duty day, and was finally discharged from
the service at the close of the war, and settled
in Wilton, afterwards in Pittsfeld, and finally
in Bowdoinham, where he has resided foe the
past twenty-five years. he was a man of
sincere religious principles from early man
hood. He survived his aged wife only four
wenks