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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

IAN old handkerchief or piece Of
muslin placed between the iron and
collar will prevent the sticking. Iron
over this until the dampness, is slightly
absorbed, then remove it and 90 on a.
usual. The old-fashioned method Of
| stirring the end of q tallow candle in
the starch is very satisfactory and prc.
vents much annoyance.-N Y. HerGsd-
TIs it not fact that we farmers are
becoming too dependent Upon hired
helpP Is there not a wrong somewherea
Hired help takes away almost an of the
profits of the farm. The owner of 8
good-sized farm and his family are
keeping q Boarding house for . lot Of
strangers in the shape Of hired men and
girls. We must manage our farms SC
as to require less outside help. Grass,
and stock to eat it, viii help us out.
Coffin. ie hllt i'iR in'
= The occasion for the deprecatory
remarks of the household assistant as
she views the furnished appearance Of
the steel fender and fire-iron, but re-
Gently cleaned at great expenditure Of
physical energy, will, at least, be par.
tally removed if mixture OF powdered
and sifted emery and olive oil is APP
piled. An application now and then
followed by polishing with soft leather,
will keep them in brightly reflective
condition.
. Hamlets: One and. one-half cupfuls
Of brown sugar; two-thirds cupful Of
butter, one cupfnl of raisins, stoned and
chopped fine; one teaspOonful each Of
nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and salera-
tus. Dissolve the saleratus in two
large spoonfuls of sweet milk; mix
sitter than ordinary cookies. They are
much nicer frosted with granulated
sugar. ANY other fruit may be substi-
tuted for the raisins, citron being very
nice if liked. i's' iF'sa'
One pound of flour, three ounces Of
butter, three ounces of white sugar, q
little nutmeg, ground ginger and lemon
peel; beat four eggs and knead all well
together. Roll them three inches thick,
cut off a small slice and roll into an
oval, not too thin; cut two Sits in it,
but not through either end; pass the
left hand through the aperture to the
right and throw into boiling fat. A
brass or metal skillet is best to cook
them in; about five minutes to cook
them; turn once.
"A horseman gives the following ad-
vice in regard to horse-shoeing: Two
evils result from shoeing horses which
are rarely guarded against. The shoes
are allowed to stay on too long, and
thus the hoof becomes cramped and the
horse liable to become lame. Second
ly, by frequently and carelessly pull
ing off shoes the hoof is liable to be-
come broken. All this can be avoided
by care and attention, but the better
way is to do without shoeing, when pos
sible. If the horse has a hard, tough
hoOf there is no necessity for shoeing
for any kind of farm work. Economy
alone would decide against shoeing'
when there is nothing to be gained by it.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20
A Clever Swindle.

/
Not long ago gentleman stepped u]
to the cashiers window of one of TIL
leading express companies and pre-
sented letters of Introduction showing
that he was the son-in-lSw of promi
nent officer of the Express Company OF
the Pacific coast, and that he was or
his way to New York to attend q law
suit as an important witness for the
company. He had letters of credit en-
titling him to have paper in his pos
session cashed upon proper .identifica-
ton, if any more cash was necessary
for his expenses, before he reached his
destination. He explained to the cash.
Ter that he started from the Golden
Gate with Just about the amount OF
money necessary to carry him, through
to New York, but, getting on the track
of information of value to the COM
pany, he had proceeded half way on
his journey and had followed it up,
and secured it. !, He wished /, tc
have his draft, :. cashedr for only
twenty-five dollars, and requested
the cashier to favor him with that
amount. He was informed that there
would be no trouble about the advance
requested, provided he was properly
identified, and that his papers were all
right If such Identification was produced.
He complimented the cashier on his
judgment, and mentioned several firms
of good standing, any of whom the
cashier informed him would be suffi.
cient, but it would necessitate. consider
able promptitude as it was Saturday,
and he (the cashier) would leave the
Office early. The gentleman prom
ised to return very shortly, which he
did, inside of an hour, with the indOrse-
ment of reputable firm whose sigma
ture was certified to by the teller of o
National bank, the teller's name writ
ten underneath the usual bank certifi.
cation printed with rubber stamp, say.
ing: II certify to the above signature
being correct.'' The twenty-five dol
lars was paid over to the gentleman,
who bowed his thanks and departed.
AS the cashier remarked to the writer
"He might just as easily have had
five hundred dollars as twenty-five
dollars on such certification. The
draft went to the bank with other
commercial paper, and in due time was
returned from the Pacific coast dishon-
ored, with the, explanation that the
story of the lawsuit was correct, but
the prominent officers son-in-law had
not been sent out on any such business.
Inquiry of the firm who recommended
the young man developed the fact that
the Recommendation written on their
letter-head was forgery, as well as the
certificatiOn of the bank teller to the
firm signature, and, upon further in
vestigation, the maker of the rubber
stamp, for which the sleek young man
paid one dollar was found, who gave the
information that he had made the
stamp upon the request of young man
representing himself as a bank messen-
ger. The cashier of the general express
Office quietly pocketed the loss, and
charged the amount ito what 1 know
about being bunkoed," and says he will
see any man put up as a candidate. for
Mayor before he will cash any more
commercial Chicago Ne1s. ~
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20
A Singular Oath.

A correspondent at Pittsburgh, "a,
says: Judge Atchison, of the United
States District Court, was called upon
lately to administer singular oath. II
was in q matter wherein Laurence
Weisenberger, formerly of Austria, had
to make deposition to be forwarded to
that country to the effect that he knew
nothing of his family's estate being in
terested i'm sugar transaction in which
some 10000 florins were involved. Mr..
Weisenberger, who is resident of Gin
cinnati, determined to come to this
city and make oath before the Aus.
trian Consul. The latter thought that
it would be better to have the oath ad.
ministered by the Judge of our United
States Court, SO he took Mr.. Weisen-
berger, before Judge Atchison.
MIR. Weisenberger produced the fol.
lowing letter of instructions from the
Austrian Court: "In accuse which was
transacted in this Court of Justice, part
ly orally and partly in writing, and
wherein Joseph Preininger, President
of the Labresian Loan Bank, legally
represented by Mr.. Volta, LII. D., of
Tacor, and afterward the estate of that
bank, legally represented by the as
signee, Mr.. Nedbat, IL. D., of Tacor,
is plaintiff, and the estate of Laurence
Weisenberger, legally represented by
assignee, Mr.. Tallner, LII. d., of Prague,
and Francis Skall, formerly of Che.
down, legally represented by Mr.. Step
wicka, Ii. D., of Tunchoo, are defend
ants, sued for payment of ten thous-
and florins and required to show cause
why a mortgage may be entered into
public books. The ROYAL Imperial
Court of Justice in Prague by decree Of
the 14th day of December and the Royal
Superior Court of Justice by decree OF
the 18th day of December, 1880,
ordered decisory oath to be taken by
Laurence Weisenberger, we request
you to- administer said oath according
to the following instructions, and send
same properly certified, ETC., to this
Court of Justice" @
Instructions then 90 on to say: Gao.
cording to the judicial procedure in this
country the contents of an oath are to
be stated to deponent, whereupon the
latter is to be asked if he can take such
an oath conscientiously; and then he Is tc
be reminded of the importance and
sanctity of an oath, and, furthermore,
of temporal and clericalpunishment fol
perjury. By the penal laws of this
country perjury is punishable, as the
crime Of fraud, by penal servitude for
from six months to twenty years OF
even for life. In taking an oath depo
nent stands before crucifix and two
lighted way candles. He has to hold
up his right hand, and on doing SO he
is to raise the thumb, forefnger and
middle finger, and then repeat form
of the inclosed oath: BY order of the
Royal Imperial Court of Justice at Be-
raun.' etc."
In accordance with the instructions
a cross, crucifix and candles were placed
in order in the Judges chambers, and
the programme as set forth was duly
carried out. The papers were duly at
tested, and Mr.. Weisenberger depart.
ed with his document, evidently well
pleased.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20
to her lot. And through Al thi, Poxcll

to her lot. And through al this Powell
would be by her side. Then he could
! see Lucy sharing the drudgery of q
hardworking life with himself, the long
path made thorny by petty cares and
perhaps failure at the end. It was
well she was spared that trial; there
was no. question, abe had, chosen the
right Course and be ought to be glad
! Was that sharp twipge Of pain only the
sting Of regretP he hoped it was not
jealousy, for ijea' ousy is only an open
confession OF how little one thinks of
ones self.
He wished he could stop thinking
about her. How ridiculous he would
appear in the eyes Of any sensible
man for surrendering himself even
for day to this state OF hopelessness!
What, for instance. would Arkwood say?
..Say that he thought you had gone
out and forgotten to iasten the door"
In his impotence with himself.
Maurice had uttered the last question
aloud, and Arkwood answered it in
person.
81 don't think that would have been
your answer if you knew what l was
grumbling about
What might it have been?"
THAT was the most hopeless i'm
beetle that had ever been born"
1.-The observation would have been a
very stale one," reioined Arkwood,
with faint attempt to speak in tone
of good banter; but he looked
serious as be scanned his friends face
81 think know what is dpperm6st IN
your mind. Your father has been with
me-" .-...-..-,-. -.
'Then do not repeat anything of what
he has said. Some day. perhaps, / shall
tell you my story; meanwhile help me
to forget" 4.
Every good. Then come away to
lunch!"
ITO BE Continued
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20

Canber, we'll. and they were talkin' to.
oether for ever so long before dinner
and after II tell you herself this
minute, for she's N the carriage below
waitin' for me, and IS much troubled
about the poor boy as my. en-
Maurice started at the announcement
that she was SO near. but rec ore:-ed on
the instant and replied coldly-
ut is unnecessSryforh et6 see Miss
Cuthbert l have listened to sou, Mrs.
VBryan, as yo,ir friend. not as your
lawyer. andsf am glad to be able to as
sure you thatwith such proof of his in
nocence rs you can command. Teddy is
in no danger, so far as the death of the
constable is concerned. His connection
with the patriots, however, may involve
him in some difficulty. / shall give you
the address of solicitor who will,
have no doubt, soon obtain is.release."
As he was sitting down to write the
address there was knock at the door.
and he called carelessly: Come in"
When he raised his head he saw Miss
Cuthbert within the room. and foot
man just closing the door from with.
out.
Their eyes met; his wavered for a
second. the apparition was so unexpect-
ed; otherwise the gaze on both sides
was clear and steady as that of people
who meet Tor the first time. He rose
and bowed.
Il must apologize for my intrusion.
Mr.. Calthorpe." she said, promptly.
MY anxiety to learn your opinion of
nv friend case is my excuse"
''lt is ample, ," he said. in calm.
business like tone, as he offered chair.
'.Thank YOU"
There was little faintness in the tone.
II trust that you a e able to say from
your experience that our friends case
is a 90 d one"
Unfortunately my experience in
such cases does not count for much; but
l have Just been telling Mrs. O'Bryan
that, in my opinion. he is safe.''
81 did not doubt it. but i am much
relieved by Learing this from you l
wish to ask one question on my own ac-
count. Shall be required to appear in
court as witness? ask this because.
although am lutte ready to do so if
necessary, L am anxious to avoid it if
possible. for family reasons"
- am AFRAID it will be necessary.
But that question will be best answered
by the solicitor who undertakes the case;
and it is advisable that you should see
one Immediately. This gentleman. |
have no doubt. will do what he can for
Mrs. OBrvan's son."
He handed to the widow the piece
of paper on which he had written the
solicitors address The good woman
expressed her gratitude with Hibernian
warmth. promising TO return soon to re-
port progress.
Il can only thank you again, Mr.. Cal
thorpe" said Miss Cuthbert, calmly.
They bowed; he opened the door with
the same politeness which he would
have shown to perfect stranger, and
she passed out.
The door closed; it was all over, so
quietly, so politely; they had spoken to
each other again. and there had not
been one word more than the business
in hand demanded.
Their lives were indeed divided.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20

iron bars from the capstone. free to
swing in any direction. The effort Of
::!he wind on one side Of the spire in.
c,ines it until the hanging framework
rests against the opposite side, but when
the pressure is relieved, the pendulum
swings back, bringing the stonework
with it into its original place.-Ameri.
can dTchttects : ,4s,.l ~ H. ~ sfts > = 81
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20

The State of Georgia has let ont te
contractors twelve hundred convicts
The lessees pay 800 a year for each MAI
and clothe and lodge him, and are en-.
titled to ten hours q day labor from
them. The net profit to the State il
about S25, 900 year.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20

Minnesota win have 2, 450, 900 acres
seeded to wheat this spring.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20
A HEARTS PROBLEM.
BY CHARLES GIBBON.

Author Of " Robin Cray" {" For Lack Of Gold, ~
an Honor Bound "For the King"
Queen of the MsddOir," Etc.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20
The Pensions Of Peers.

ITO BE Continued
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-04-20


Teddy soon got in among the patriots
there, and was to be sent to Ireland fol
something or other. Then the olld
man took longing TO see home again.
an we all went back together. Then
Dan was seized with fever after landin'
in Cork, and went of afore we knew he
was sick, most. About the same time
our darlin' wanted me, and Teddy was
left to hisself entirely
THAT was unfortunate.
True for you, sir. He gave mp
workin', an gave al his time to the
Cause black day for him. poor boy.
Then he got known to the police as one
of the patriots; an now, when this
dirty Job is done. one blackguard swears
he seen Teddy on the spot with re-
volver in his lodgin', and that's all
they have again him"
'.But how can you know this is all?''
because the boy was miles beyond
the place at the time"
"How can you be sure of that"'
because he was with myself, with as
the whole evenin', an stayed in the
house all night"
"If you can prove that clearly, your
son is quite safe"
lord bless you, sir. for them words. +"
cried the widow, excitedly. Prove
it! sure there's proof without end.
They mightn't believe me, but there s
no Judge in the land would refuse to
believe her; and there's the butler and
Missus Harper and half q dozen that
seen him in the house when the fightin'
was goin' on"
"You have not yet told me whose
house he was in with YOU" said Maur-
ice"
"Why, the masters, of course-Col-
onel Cuthbert's. He hadn't seem our
darlin' since she was took away from
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-02-07

William Patterson was verv
wealthy tradesman of Baltimore. In
the early days of Franklin county. Ga.
he bought up great many tracts o.
land in the county, and spent a good
portion Of his time in looking after his
interests there. He was said te be n
strong a. bear and a. brave a. a lion:
but, like all brave men. be vas LIVER
Of Teace. and. Indeed. a good. piou-
man. Nevertheless, his wrath could
be excited to a Sighting pilh.
On one occasion be attended a public
gathering in the lower part of Franklin
county, at some district court ground.
During the day two opposing buIlies
and their friends raised row. and n
general light was the consequence. At
the beginning Of the aifray. aud before
the fighting began, Billy Patterson ran
into the crowd to pursuade them not
to light, but to make peace aud be
friends. But his efforts for peace were
unavailing, and while making them
some of the crowd in the general melee
struck Billy Patterson a severe blow
from behind Billy at once became
lighting mad, and cried out at the top
OF his voice: who struck Billy Pat
terson :"
No one could or would tell him who
was the guilty party. He then pro-
posed to give any man 800 who
would tell him who struck Billy
Patterson" From 500 he rose TO
81 600, but not 81 900 would induce
any man to tell him who struck
Billy Patterson Years after ward. in
his will, be related the above facts and
bequeathed $1,000 to be paid BY his
executors TO the man who would tell
"who struck Billy Patterson" His
will is recorded in the ordinary's Of
flee at Gainesville, Franklin county.
Georgia, and any one curious about
the matter can there find it and verify
the preceding statements.-Ca Carnes-
Cule GA J Gazette.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-02-07
No. l2

The present revolution i'm Ecnm-
dor has some queer features Accord
ing 20 a dispatch from Panama. aI-
though all the central provinces are
in arms against Dictator EeintemfIIa.
the newspapers do not notice the fact.
In such Circumstances il il not sur
prisIng that the information received
here about the movements OF the rev
olutioDIsts - meagre and e0ntradic-
tori
The flow u money from this
country To Germany for the sufferers
by the IngudIsions has been large. and
y still going on Tbe subscriptions
have been obtained very quietly i'm
hundreds Of America0 cities. without
the necessity Of violent appeals or
popular excitement Relief to N vast
number Of the German sufferers has nm
doubtedly been furnished by the con-
tribuGions from this country.
The druggist who hesitates now IL
lost for the winter. He should sling
together some sweet oil and Iiquorice
and bring ont bis cough cure af once.
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup does not pay
him enough profit.
Lincoln was a railsplitter: Gar
field was a canal boy; Andrew Jackson
was a tailor; Governor Cleveland sold
newspapers; the present Governor OF
Texas was once n hostler: the pres
ent Governor of California was once m
sailor, and afterward swept out q store
in OarvIlle for his board: A. II. Stew
art taught school and sold tape bv the
penny worth; Jay Gould sold mouse
traps; Jim keene kept livery sta
BILE; Rufus Hatch was N locomotive
fireman, and we once wrote poetry.
Complaint was recently made i'm
Washington that the proprietors Of the
commercial college i'm Indiana had
furnished to their students an imita-
tion currency which closely resembled
the notes issued by the Government
A special agent was sent to investi-
gate the story, and he reported that
the resemblance was so close that the
schoo! currency had been passed In sew
eral instances upon ignorant persons
for genuine money. A decision has
been made with a view of preventing
this and other similar schools from
making their course Of business educa-
tion quite so practical in the future.
The total eclipse OF the sun on the
9th of May next will last six minutes,
and no longer one will probably occur
within the next one hundred years.
1t will be partially visible from many
places, but few will see it in its en-
tirety. as its path lies almost entirely
through the ocean, touching land no
where but at small island in the
South Pacific called Caroline Island
which is out of the track OF any estab-
| llshed commerce or travel. The
| French Government has determined to
send an expedition to that island, and
it is probable that grand information
al meeting of astronomers will gather
there to take part in this scientific
quest.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-02-07

One night recently n hunter resd-
ing near Custer was aroused by an
unusual noise near his cabin. Taking
his gun he went out to see what the
trouble was, and noticed deer at full
speed with wild eat on its back, and
making u frantic effort to cut the deer's
throat with its sharp teeth The hun
ter raised his gun and fired. The wild
cat instantly jumped off the deer's
back and made for its assailant. The
man reloaded his rifle, and when the
animal was within twelve or fifteen
feet OF him he again fired and killed the
brute. just as he fired the last shot
the deer fell dead but Il few PAGES from
where the hunter first saw it. Exam
ination revealed that the mans first
shot had wounded the wild cat in the
belly, while the second hit it square
ly in the head, and that the deer had
died from the effects Of the biting re.
ceived from its strange rider Mime
apoiis Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-02-07

DAYTON, Jan. 22.-In a Dayton
negro dive to-day Clark McClung in.
cured the displeasure OF negro nam.
ed Martin McCowen, and McCowen
shot at him from behind. The first
shot missed its mark, but the second
struck McClung square in the back o
the head Notwithstanding the fact
that the ball was fired from A
calibre revolver, and that the two men
were only five feet from each other, Me.
Clung's skull was not penetrated, aud
the ilattened battered bullet was sub.
sequently found on the floor near
where the shooting occurred The
negro, who is almost giant in size,
fell to the floor only to spring to his
feet in an instant again, and he gave
his assailant II whipping
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1883-02-07
A Qualified Official.

A very estimable woman, so far a
character is concerned, was sent with
high recommendation to Senator
Vest of Missouri, for place in one OF
the departments understanding
that a clerical post was what was
wanted, the Senator told her to make
her application in writing.
Next day the good woman brought
her formal application The Senator
and friend looked over it and con.
cluded that it clearly showed the
writer incompetent for the position
sought.
She was informed of the verdict, and
said with burst of tears: Now, see,
how easy it is to make a mistake.
That was written by person high up
in the department. As for myself, |
can't write at ll-Commercial Ga
zette.