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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06
Conversational Representation

Sufficient returns of the census have
been made to show that the population
of Ohio is between 1900, 5000 and 8, 25O,-
600. The growth Of the State has kept
pace with the growth Of the Union.
Ohio will neither gain nor lose in the
congressional representation. The states
of Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts. Con
necticut, New Jersey, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas
and Kentucky will each lose one repre-
sentative in Congress; New York, Penn:
sylvania, Tennessee and Virginia will
lose two each. All other states east of
the Mississippi will be represented as at
present. The Southern states will lose
thirteen members, and may possibly gain
three, two in Texas and one in Missouri.
The Northern states will lose eight mem.
bers and gain eighteen-the gains going
to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska
Kansas, Colorado and California. Eleven
Democratic states lose thirteen members
and two Democratic states gain three
four Republican states lose five members
and seven Republican states gain eight
teen, while three doubtful states lose
four members and gain nothing. Thus
the "stars in their courses" fight for
equality of rights and for the Republi.
can parsy.-[Ohio State Journal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

seasion 81 lSSo-Sl Degins SEP
tenber 8. 1850

The University of Kansas entefB upon
its fifteenth year with greatly increased
facilities for aiording thorough collegl.
ate instruction. Expenses from $50 TO
$500. This includes board in private
fan.ilies, books and incidentals.
The Collegiate Department comprises
the following courses: Classical, scien-
tific, modern literature, civil engineer
ing, natural history, chemistry and pre-
paratory medical.
The Preparatory Department devotes
three years to training for the collegiate.
The Normal Department embraces
three courses: Classical, scientific and
modern literature. and is especially de-
signed for those wishing to prepare for
teaching in the higher grades.
The Law Department has been es-
tablished two years, and is now one OF
the most important features OF the In
stitution. Course of two years; tuition
$25 per anum.
Tho Musical Department is under the
charge of competent instructor. In.
struction given in piano, organ and
vocal music. =,
For catalogue and information address
Rev. JAMES MARVIN, Chancellor,
Lawrence, Kansas.
University Lands in WOodson, Ander'
son, Lyon, Wabaunsee and COfey coun'
ties, for sale on favorable terms.
Address, w. ]. HAUGHAwOUTH,
Agent, Neosho Falls, Kans
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06
Frank Leslie Sunday Magazine

Frank Leslie Sunday Magazine.
The August number isexceedingly bril-
liant and attractive Among the espec.
tally notable articles are, a careful and
loving estimate of the life and character
of "Sister Dora," the model Christian
nurse; an admirable one on Missionary
Effort in Patagonia" very interesting
one on 'Venice; Its Past and Present"
beautifully illustrated. "With St. Paul
at Athens" Religious Aspect Of Gothic
Architecture" 1.-THE Roman Catacombs,"
ETC., etc., are among the other prominent
features. The department of fiction is
rich with serial and short stories. "Be- Be
the Nailmaker's Daughter" is continued,
and new serial, by the author of "Little
Hinges" is commenced, entitled maid
Marjory." There are sketches of thrill
ing interest; essays replete with pleasant
thoughts; poems of unusual merit by
popular writer's. an abundant miscellany,
embracing a vast variety of subjects, and
affording pleasant and instructive read.
ing. There is also "Wit, Wisdom and
Pathos of Childhood" Religious Notes
and News" Editors Portfolio, ""Obitu'
airy Notices" "Recreations for Sunday
Afternoon" and a charming piece OF
music, "Now I Lay me Down to Sleep,
composed for the Sunday Magazine by
Augusta Browne Garrett. The l2S quar-
to pages, with over one hundred illustra-
tions contained in each number, may be
obtained for % cents copy, or $3 year,
postpaid. Address, Frank Leslie's Pub
fishing House, So, So and 81 Park Place,
New York.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

The annual meeting of the school dis
tricts this year, will take place Thursday,
August 18th. The school year will end
July 3lst. Every school officer should
inform himself as to his duties and every
requirement should be promptly and
carefully met by officials, in proper time
and proper form. It will be the regular
time for the election of directors. In all
districts formed since the last annual
meeting, there should be an election Of
all oficers,-a director for three years.
clerk for two years, treasurer for one
Year.-lEx.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

Lippsncott's Magazine
Lippincott's Magazine for Auguet hes
: number of contributions well selected
for summer reading. .American Aero
nauts.o BY Will o. Bates, and Canoeing
on the High Mississippi" BY A. 81. Sieg-
fried. are, As their titles indicate. records
of adventure and exploit, very agreeably
written, and we'll illustrated. "An Old
English Home," by Rose Kinsley, daugh.
ter of Canon Kingsley, gives a graphic
account of famous country.seat. Bran.
shill House, und contains much personal
snecdote, as we'll as some vivid bits OF
word-painting, which show that the wri.
ter has inherited no small portion of her
fathers extraordinary power of descrip-
ton. "Where Lightning Strikes" by
George ], Varney, is full Of curious facts
and useful hints. An article on "The
Early Days of Mormonism," by Frederic
G.. Mather, is based chiefly on material
derived from eye-witnesses, and may be
considered valuable contribution to the
history of religious imposture. "Dunge-
ness, General Greene's Sea-Island plan.
tation," is described by Frederick A
Ober, who has made several visits to the
spot and gathered up all the details Of
family history and tradition associated
with it. Amelia E. Barr writes of "Na'
tional Music as an Interpreter of Nation
al Character" and interweaves many
specimens which, besides illustrating her
theory, are noticeable for their peculiar
tiles of rhythm and melody. "Adam
and Eve" and "Studies in the Sums
are continued, and there are several
short stories, of which "Mallston's
Youngest" by NJ. H. Catherwood, is the
most original and striking. The "Month
" Gossip" is varied and attractive. and
there are poems by Edgar Fawcett and
others.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

1oOO - q +, ssslSs'r -
4 Ca. Hancock sc : psoteceivs or.
! ftee trade tariff Nobody knows.
Il c.. Hancock for Womap eqoeaGe
or asainse i'll Nobody knows.
Il Gen, Hancock for penfon1n& IeoeA
- we'll - union soldiessf Nobody knows.
Il Gen, Hancock for civil service r.
form or for the old Jacksouian spoats'
system3 Nobody knowa
Il Gen. Hancock for public Improve
ments, or for . strict construction OF mo
constitution Nobody knows
Is Gen. Hancock for continuing tne
silver coinage until resumption viii -
unset, or for stopping it, Nobody knowA
Ia Gen. Hancock for pensioning every
BODY who served in the Mexican war,
whether wounded or not, and whether
rebel or not? Nobody knows:
Ia Gen. Hancock for enforcing or tor
nullifvinp the amendments to the con-
stitution by which the fruits OF the War
were secured? Nobody knows. -,
Is Gen. Hancock for contr0line sno
railroad and other common Carriers ~
congressional legislation in the Phoiic
interest, or against it? Nobody Knows
Is Gen. Hancock for maintaining the
election laws intact, or for giving the
South full swing in carrying itself Soho
by fraudulent electionsf Nobody knows.
Is Gen. Hancock for or against APP
pointing enough new Democratic judges
of the supreme court to upset the war
amendments to the constitution. and 90
WITTY the rebel debt and pension the
rebel soldier? How far, in short, y ne
ready to 90 to show the gratitude to the
ex.rebels, his late enemies in the neld.
to whom he now owes his nomination
and by whose votes he must be elected {
Nobody knows.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

The Silver World, published in Den.
yer. Colorado, says: "a cnbic inch OF
gold is worth $210; cubic foot, $685., $50 !;
q cubic yard, S, 797, 762. This is valuing
it at 1850 an ounce. At the commence.
ment the Christian era there was then
in thesworld $427, OO0, 900 in gold. This
had diminished to $57, 00O,O 900 at the
time America was discovered. Then it
begsdsto increase. Now the amount OF
gold = use is estimated to be Sc, OO0, OOO,-
|OOoE Yet all this welded into one mass
wouldsbe contained in q cube of twenty
six IT,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

The Monroe doctrine simply means
that we are the bull of the woods be-
tween the two oceans, and the man who
Joins farms with Us on either side had
better not move the boundary fence nm
til he talks to US about it, and that he
cans sublet patch of his farm to any.
body until we are satisfied that the new
tenant will make good neighbor for Us.
That's about all there is of it Il Burling.
ton. Hawkeye
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

The Chicago Tribune, for . column z
wear. receives $26, 600. The New York
Herald receives, for its lowest priced col-
umn, 80, 72S, and for its highest. ~, 90.
The New York Daily Tribune. for It's
lowest, $27 .794, and for its highest, $780,
648, and these papers are never at loss
to fill their columns. The patronage
comes not from any desire to assist the
respective papers, but from business men
who find it profitable to advertise.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06
Final Settlement Notice.

In the matter Of the estate OF John n. 4vans'
deceased: u';......t.a
the undersigned administrafFix will make nnal
Excitement Of said estate with the Probate Court
Of Allen county, Kansas at the ONCE OF me Sno9c
Of said court, on the Slst day OF i00o' y -
O'Clock a. m of said day.
This june %, $780,. JANE n. EVANS.
-' Administrative of said Estate.
RICHARDS & SIMPSON.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

All lander 81. Stevens prophesies that
Hand bck and English will be elected iii
the mocrats make no blunders." The
hona hat. the Bourbons will all at once
becoAe sensible demands IN imagination
Altogether too elastic, Mr.. Stephens.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1880-08-06

1t is the duty of every firm in town TO
contribute what they can toward the
support of their home paper. Without
journal any town of 500 population IN
Kansas is ready for its funeral.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
For the Sunday Bulletin.
THE GRAVE OF CHILDHOOD.

Sweet, sunny, beautiful childhood The
whole great world before; wonder world
where every thing is new and strange The
spring Of life, where its stream breaks out
OF the past and flows onward into the cloud
developed future. What dream it is, and
yet how terribly real. Every child to It's
loving parents is divine incarnation.
They feel that it is wayfarcr from another
cline. 1t comes bringing new atmo,-
phcre OF love, Of devotion, Of self.forget-
tuIness. Its care becomes amostla wor.
ship. Sanctifed, unselhsh. How watches
the tender mother the cradle? With what
assiduity anticipates all the wants of her
darling. Like gift from on high AN exotic,
transplanted from brighter cline. she
cherishes it, How father and mother bend
over it with souls drawn together by the
magnetism Of unsetish love, and how thrill
their hearts when it first uttcrs thcirnamc,,
Then its half articulated sentences speak of
the spirit with all its infinite possibilitje,
which enfolds its faculties proving itself
AKIN to the divine
Like an exotic tenderly watched, while
It's leaves expand, and the buds seem ready
10 burst into bloom, touched by untimely
frost, is childhood by disease. There i,
something 50 out Of the general order
something that seems so unnatural, 50 terri
bly, cruel, We cannot be consolcd and when
death claims their young lives, we repeat
the old, old story, Rachel weeping for her
children AMI refusing to be cOmiOrted
When the aged are gathered TO the grave,
Z u ~ a IN "a l. 81, .;.l.| IA.
has gathered It's own, and their work On
earth has been accomplished, But when
! childhood is blasted in its budding life
ana before Us where it made a heaven of
! joy, remains only an arid desert briny with
our tears there comes no balm for our
wounded hearts, il we believe not that the
great Shepherd has gathered our lamb into
( hi, loving fold
! Oh mothers, you who watched with such
mfatering soIictude. the expanding ifa
which nestled at your bosom. Whose ear
was frs, 10 catch its whisper of your name,
! and in dispair was last to hear that hJ.y
| name halt finished on its pale lips of death
/ When you saw the little coffin lowered into
the grave, how utterly persisted every HOPE
Of your heart, and how completely dispai-
came TO abide with you; even then, though
the miSts OF years may have gathered be
| tween you and that terrible hour, YOU still
cherish the grassy. mound and the ycrrs'
flowers that bloom there are pieciou. in
your eyes There i little marble siau
and name which sounds like far.off music
is that all
All, no An all wise and infinite purpose
which rules the universe has not bestowed
consciousness, emotion, reason. feeling on
man simply to blot them ont. II il was 80,
il the heart With all its intense emotions,
is aspirations, with chords vibrating to
ever breath Of love was created to safer, to
bear to break. then creation would he 8
sham and love itself blot on the fair face
Of nature /. 4. NJ
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
RELIGIOUS ITEMS.

The prayer meetings during the week
have been well attended
The Baptist Sunday school vii. meet
in Turner hall to-day at 3 a. n.
We are unadvised as to whether or not
services will be held in the Methodist church
to-day.
Ia st. Patrick's (Roman Catholic
church the usual services Will be held
Father Masterson conducting the same.
The services will be held in the church
of the Redeemer CEpiscopaIianl on Four
teenth street-Rey David Bonnar cficiat-
ing
Rev George will coniuc. services az
Ham. to-day and sunday school at ?.
". Also the usual services IN the evening
Brother Moody has not succeeded wei
in his fight with the devil in st. Louis. He
should take THE BULLETINS advice and
tackle man Of his size next time.
Services will be held this mora;ag in
st. Joseph's church Roman Cs.hoiicJ at
1890 a, II. Sunday school at ?. IL and
vcspers at 8 p. u, Father Hogan oficiat
ing.
Services, conducted W Rev Z. Xaappe
will be held in the German Lutheran
church to-day Sunday school commences
at O'Clock q. n and preaching at I. a. IL.
English service. will be held 10 the evening.
The Little Church Around the Cor
ner" maintains its prestige as the refuge OF
dead actors George, Count joaune., was
buried there. There vas SAD time ar.
ranging e., funeral Of thi, eccentric and
improyidcnt person, AMI for time It seem.
ed as though he would not have a friend in
the world 20 gee him inferred but a faithful
friend and pupii-a woman--whose means
were slender. The thratrica, profession,
with characteristic generosity came 20 the
rescue, and tn" count va, spared the lgno-
miuy OF pottor's field
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11

nority report, recommending that permits
be given for the sale Of wine and beer, Mr..
Gillian moved the adoption Of this report,
which was lost,The majority report was then
adopted, giving the temperance people a
vlctoly'
The BULLETIN has Of late, through its
wholesome and wholesale influence,
brought about many desirable reforms and,
though modest, Il justly prides itself on
these and hopes to accomplish many more
Our religious column has had remsrka.
Die effect upon our police force-it has pu-
rifed that body and their countenances
now beam like the full moon when il smiles
- they feel happy and more fit for duty
after reading this journal Another Of our
readers is Mr.. W. who lives on Commercial.
For a long time it Was feared that lie would
follow the ways Of the wicked Bill Lee
He was a cheap husband since be was never
home to dinner--(to whisper the truth into
your ear, dear reader he was terror to lunch
counters. He commenced reading THE
BULLETIN and was cured. James K, res.
ident OF Poplar street, had been afflicted
with rheumatism for three years. Reading
The BULLETIN was recommended to him
by his physician Or. Dunning, we believe,
and to-day he struts the streets Of Cairo in
all his manly glory, sound man. Ed. O,
is a rosy checked lightning jerkcr,' Grave
fears were entertained for this young mans
future. He is single and was in danger
of being carried Of by widow with
seven small children. He commenced read,
ing The BULLETIN in due time, however
was saved, and is now fiat take" for some
deserving young lady Fred L, is a gentle
man who, for years past, had mysteriously
forgotten how to tell the truth. TIE BUL.
LETIN was sent to him free of charge and
he now contemplates studying for the min
istry Oh!It is the elixir Of life--it is
balsam Doctors and ministers per,crbe it.
% cents per week Sold by al. news deal
erS
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
A CITIZEN" SPEAKS.

10 the Ei.tog Of thg Bglletin
There has been great deal Of loose talk
INDUCED in through the papers Of late, in
regard to the terrible Generalization OF
morals supposed 70 exist in the city al pres.
ent, such as "that decent person cannot 60
upon the streets without hi, ears are a,sailci
will horrli oaths OF be il danger Of being
shot rs soon az nigh. sets in; aaj last even
ing in one o.. the evening papers party
talked about dismissing the police, the may
or and other officers Of the city government
Now | don't know where these people live
who are doing all this talking, but think
their ears must be peculiarly acute to hear
one.tenth part Of the noise they say is made,
| have been all over the city at all hours of
the day and night during the past month
aud have never come IN contact with even
one Of the outcast women who are said to
tlrong the streets and make night hideous
with their hiasphcmy That there are out
cast women as well as men in the city, it
would be useless to deny; but insist that
better order has never been maintained at
any time during the last five years than at
present, taking into account the smallncsr
of the police force, the luxity Of the court,
in furnishing offenders brought before them
and tho number and character OF our float
ing population. II Is easy to complain, but
why do not some Of these grumblers suggest
aremcdyl If they have anything to ot'ei
for the benefit Of the morals Of the city ! an
sure the authorities will be glad to confer
with = '- Speak loudly now, so all car
hear yoo What IL it you want donc'
CITIZEN,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11

We have a full stock Of all kinds of grc.
clric, at the lowest prices, Call and see u.s..
PETrls & BIRD.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
BLACKSMITHlNG.

Having dissolved partnership with John
Major we have opened shop on CONNER.
ciol avenue between nth and 18th street.
All kind, of carriages, buggics, plows and
wagons also all KINDS of edge tools, mill
picks. etc. made to order and repairing
done promptly and cheaply. 80 years
practice and experience enables us to guar.
antee all work to give satisfaction. Buggy
painting and trimming done at prices to
suit the times. Mr. p. Gadbois, the car.
rage maker. is connected with Us and is
always ready to accommodate customers.
MOSES TESTER & Sons.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
THE NEW DIRECTORY

OF Cairo aud Alexander c1uuty, pub
li,hri by Messy, Watson and Wa.briige,
is nov completed and being delivered, and
i decidedly the best directory that Cairo
ha, ever had and these gentlemen are de-
serving Of great deal OF credit for the
pains they have taken in the compiling and
genera management Of the work In fact
the accuracy ard general information oil
the work j. matter OF genera, surprise,
Their lsbOrs in this city have been very sat
isiactory, cNhau,ting every recourse to ob.
tain information for their book. which in
details, Is the most complete directory We
have ever seen. It is above the average in
ucatacss, accuracy of compilation, in COL
ections Of useful information concerning
the city, county, state, and United States
governments. 1t cannot be surpassed As
Al advertising medium and 1t. rate, are
very cheap. It is work that every bust.
moss and professional man should have In
his Office. A book OF reference, it cannot
be ex2e.ei ami after you have used one
you cannot get along without it, In con.
clu.ion We wish to say that We hope our
citizens will show appreciation of this enter.
prise, by every man doing business in Cairo,
purchasing copy of their directory. Pat
rouizc a good work but discard humbugs
should he the motto Of good citizens
These gentlemen are energetic workers and
vii. win success as they deserve. Whcr
ever they may go we wish them, well They
are business men aai business men can
fully rely upon the iulfimcnt Of thei,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
4 BAD MAN CAUGHT.

Seyera. months ago quite au excitement
was caused in s. Louis 10y the report that
i've ru.fians o, that city had armed them
selves and with shot-guns on their back,
had crossed 20 East st. Louj, aud had rob
bed the house Of Al old farmer not many
miles this side Of that city The robbers
surrounded the house. threatened to shoot
the first one Of the family who should at.
tempt to give an alarm or interfere with
their plans, They then securely tied the
inmates and commenced raa,ackin-
the house taking whatever VA:
worth the carrying OF il.
Guiding 800 in money. TIE gang secure
ly hid their booty while one Of the five
whose name i3 Mitch Memo, alias O'Coa
nor, ALA, Collins, went 70 y. Loui. and
stole horse and wagon with which to hau
away the stolen articles. He va, recog
nizei while with the wagon a, one Of tho
thieves. but escaped arrests did the bal
ance OF the gang. AMI although every eff
t0gt ~a, made by tive police Of s.. LOU,
and Els; &. LOU, t. find them
their effort; proved fruitle,,. Day
before yesterday. however, Office,
sheeAau arrested th, leader Of tn,
gang or board the steamer Scuider whilt
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11

promises Mcssrs, Watson and Walbridge
have informed us that for their next field Of
labor they have chosen Paducah and Ne
Cracker county, to publish the citizens of
'Paducah directory. We can recommend
Messrs. Watson and Walbridge to the citi-
Gems Of Paducah and McCrackcn country
as competent men in business TO which
they lave devoted many years.
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
POLICE NEWS.
DONE UP IN HORRIBLE RHYME.

DONE UP IN HORRIBLE RHYME.
The police business yesterday was con
fined to two cases. The first case brough
up was that of
VIM. Shafer, arouster,
Who was up fore the squire,
For calling barkeepcr a
Something and liar.
Il will charge you tcn,"
Said Squire Comingstlen
"And double that my boy
Ii you do 50 again"
Pat Lally is the man
Who took ShafeI in
And he finding himself out of "tiu"
And not giving bail
he was sent to "the little Jail
Around the corner"
Mr. Harrington,
Wanted fun.
He got blue
Asdo ysu.
But he got blind
Drunk-was fined,
And in jail
His ioud wall
Lifted up
Prays his cup
May soon pass
The poor ass
Like hand
That won't staI
At sewn upl
John Hogan
Was the man
Who laid hand on
Harrington
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
NOTICE

This Is to certify that W. =. McAllis,er
i, no more \ member of the +. b. :, and
y. OF 4. ALFRED KING,
JNO VI. pHIIItP., President.
Secretary,
The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1880-01-11
CHRISI'MA AS All Fl AND.

And BURGER with
Ladies' brought Ca0 line of
Misses and Crens Hosiery Gloves Underwear
Fancy Ribbons Beautiful Black and Colord Cash
res 100 Cloas SO
Christmas goods We do advertise what
will notd Call N stock.