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National Republican., 1883-04-13
THE FIEND sCHELLER.

Evidence Closing Around Him That lie
Fired the Newhan House in MIL
XvauISec,
MILWAUKEE, April 12-The scheller case
to-day was devoid of interest. The woman
who cleaned GOetz's barber shop in the base
ment told what she knew of its construction
and the waste material there, No witnesses
have vet been produced to show Scheller's
movements ON the fatal night. The first OBJ
.ject of the prosecution seems to be to show
that the Newhall house fire was not caused
by spontaneous combustion.
William Sanderson and Thomas Dunbar
testified to meeting the accused in Newbow's
gambling house, close by the Newhall hotel,
at o'clock on the morning Of the fire,
Scheler took part in q game of poker, but the
attendant made him cash his chips on the
ground that he was too drunk. Sanderson,
Dunbar, and Scheller happened to leave at the
same time. Scheller asked the others to go TO
his saloon and take bottle of wine, which
they refused to do. He was next seen at the
fire hy numerous people. The prosecution
showed pretty conclusiyely that the elevator
shaft was clean and the basement contained
no material to furnish spontaneous combus-
tion. The woman who washed in the base
lnent Of the barber shop until IL o'clock the
night before the fire smelt escaping gas all
the evening.
An insurance agent testified that he held q
policy Of So 600 on the stock, which expired at
noon on the day Of the fire. He had had a
previous risk when the alleged iReendiary
National Republican., 1883-04-13
c1Ym SERVICE EXAMINATIONS.


The Commission Ina its Rooms and Ready
for Work Soon ms the Rules Can be
Approved and Adopted.
The civil service.commission is established
in its rooms in the annex of the agricultural
building. These quarters are not regarded as
necessarily permanent, though they answer
all present requirements, and will be occupied
until the government furnishes something
better The examinations will not begin for
about thirty days.
Mr. Eaton said in conversation last night
that there were number of applications
already in, though no notice has been given of
readiness to examine. In fact the rules have
not yet been submitted to the President for
his approval, nor have any OF the details been
fixed.
The question of public examinations
was brought up in the conversation,
and mention was made of the opposition
that was folt in somo quarters of pub
lie sessions. Mr. Eaton said that of
course the examinations would be public
TO the extent of keeping records of all. So
much is required by law. As TO opening the
doors to everybody, he was not so sure that 1t
would be the fair thing. He thought that can
didate for public place would, ,on general prin-
clples, ne better adapted TO the public service.
If he could answer questions when the public
was about him; TO be confused and discon-
certed by the presence of people would in
itself be an evidence of lack that might In
terfore with perfect adaftability, though 1t
Is true that some very good men are con-
founded by having people around when ques-
toned. He certainly would favor the open
ing of the sessions to representatives of the
press and 10 others, so long as it did not be-
come resort for curiosity seekers
The papers of each candidate examined
will be kept so that any who have ever
been examined can be referred to at any time
Mr.. Eaton said that the $1,000 candidates
examined by the commission in England had
each record which was kept for reference,
aud he considered this record as valuable
part of the work. The room is large enough
to examine sixty applicants at 'one time
The answers will all be in writing, and
the marking will probably be done by cX-
perts from the departments assigned to the
duty, with every precaution necessary to in
sure fairness, even TO the extent of the recon-
sideTation of cases where there should he any
complaint of unfairness. Mr.. Eaton was care
full to state that these matters of detail are
yet to be settled, and in the conversation,
from which this civil service gossip is gathered,
he was not talking for publication.
National Republican., 1883-04-13
TELEGRApuIC TNyIsTINGs.

Florence Morell, aged years, was burned
to death while playing about bonfire in SYRIA
cuse, N. y, last evening,
Pete Connolly, a notorious St. Louis
rough, died in tho hospital there from injuries
received in saloon row last Sunday
The Mercantile Trust company began
paying the Western Union dividends in New
York yesterday. The whole amount to be
paid is 81, 100000.
In the suit of Fassett for false imprison-
ment against the Roman Catholic protectors,
of Buffalo, the jury rendered verdict of
$566,50 for the plaintiff,
The Marquis of Lorne has left Ottawa for
Halifax to meet her royal highness, tho
Princess Louise Shortly after their return
TO Ottawa it is understood that state ball
will be given, the last under the marquis's re-
gimo.
The jury in the case of Mrs. Bluett of
Buffalo, against the Buffalo Base Ball club
for 81 900 damages for being struck by ball,
while standing at her gate opposite the
grounds, returned verdict of "no cause for
action"
The American steamer Golah was seized
by customs officers at Victoria, b, g., for an
iniraction of the coasting laws, She tOwed n
ship with steel rails from Victoria to Port
Moody. A fine Of $d0O was imposed, and paid
under protest.
The crew of tho brig Roland, of Cette, ar
rived in New York yesterday on the steamer
France. On April 9, in md-ocean, the steamer
fell in with the wrecked brig and took Off the
crew, which embraces the captain and twenty
men, They were sent 10 the French consul
general.
The government work under Gen Ran
som ON tho Trent river N. c., an important
stream near Newburn, is a great success,
Large steamers made the first trip up the
stream yesterday, penetrating thirty-ave
miles. 1t opens up "a fins section to steam
nayigationS
National Republican., 1883-04-13
" Inc Rritish I.nrntin,

Responding to an invitation by Minister
West, the Royal English Bell Ringers, accom-
panied by Mr., Walter Pelham, gave an enter
tainment last evening (after their regular
performance at Lincoln hall) at the British
legation. dinner having been given by
the British representative to the whole of
the corps diplomatique now in Washington,
the party by invitation, increased to about
fifty, adjourned to the ball room, where for
two hours they were regaled by the Ringers,
and the humors of Mr. Pelham. Many con-
gratulations on the success of the affair were
passed, and the assurance of the enjoyment
of all present. The impersonation of Arte-
mus Ward by Mr.. Pelham at Lincoln hall
was a great hit, and will be repeated tonight
and at the final entertainments Of the Bell
Ringers tomorrow
National Republican., 1883-04-13
Not DeRd Yet

New YORK, April 12,--A ridiculous rumor
was circulated to-day, that Gen. Grant had
died suddenly. The general is in the best of
baa1tb
National Republican., 1883-04-13
rEMKEsR1tRY TALES.
hen Buffers Investigation OF the Aims
house uascnlity Continucd-Tcstimony

Ben Buffers Investigation OF the Aims
house Rascnlity Continucd-Testimony
Yesterday.
BosroN, April 12.-Dr. Dean, formerly Of
the Harvard Medical school, testified at the
Tewkesbury almshouso investigation to-day
MS TO the number of bodies dissccted. Gov.
Butler made the remark that Mr.. Brown, the
opposing counsel, had lobbed the legislative
committee, which he Indignantly denied.
j. c. Burt testified that he had made tho
lowest bid to supply milk to the almshousc
but that other parties had secured the con-
tracts. The governor introduced the testi-
mony of former inmates, one of whom was
james A. Goodwin, who Corroborated the tes-
timony as to the indiscrimnate bathing by
healthy and diseased patients in the same
water. Good clothing which he had taken to
the almshouse had been stolen from him. He
had complained to Gen. Butler of the bathing
abuses and they were stopped soon after.
Harriet A. Jackson said she got very little
to cat at the almshOusc, and 1t was OF poor
quality She left in consequence.
Otto II. Alden said that he had been forced
TO bathe with diseased inmates
Charles b. Marsh, clerk of the almshouse,
said he had delivered all tho books asked for
by tho governor There was no register kept
of the burials, and he knew of no book which
showed how the dead bodies were disposed Of,
but had heard that such a book was kept.
No record was kept of the clothes brought by
the inmates.
The governor asked the witness IL, when
man was hired whether his entire time be-
longcd to the state, and opposing counsel said
that the witness was no more competent to
answer that than he was to say whether or
not the whole time of tho governor belonged
TO the state. The witness had never seen a
body 60 from the almshouse, but presumed
they had gone, as his brother told him so.
The governor again reiterated his demand
for every book which belonged TO the aims
house. lTo objected to the opposing counsel
saying what books should or should not bo
furnished, and he wanted every book kept by
man, woman, or child. lie could not say
how many witnesses would he introduced; it
depended on his examination ofthe books Mr..
Mellen protested against the gratuitous insults
offered the governor by Mr.. Brown, aud Mr..
Brown flung back the insinuation and denied
its truth. Several retorts followed, and the
chairman called the counsel TO order. The
investigation was then adjourned to Monday.
National Republican., 1883-04-13
woman,s Labor League.

The Woman's National Labor league met
last night in their rooms in the Corcoran
building with a full attendance. Several
stirring speeches were made, and number
Of letters were read from prominent persons
praising the league for its good work. Mrs.
Smith, the president, made an address, in
which she expressed the belief that two lady
physicians for the poor would be appointed.
She pointed out several reforms which are
needed, and gave some pointers to the police
department who are in search of gambling
dens by saying that one was in full blast in
the Corcoran building every night. A large
number of members were elected.
National Republican., 1883-04-13
THE NEW RAILWAY
Between Baltimore and Philadelphia
Mortgage OH Bonds 10 Build II.

octWteh uhu
Mortgage on Bonds TO Build II.
BALTIMORE, MD, April IA mortgage
deed was filed for record in the Office Of the
clerk of the superior court of Baltimore city
yesterday afternoon, from the Baltimore and
Ohio railway company to William F. Burns,
John Gregg and +. Harrison Garrett, trustees
The deed is dated April 2, 1885, aud is quite
voluminous. 1t recites resolutions of The
board of directors Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railway company, ordering the issue OF GER
tain bonds for the purpose of constructing a
lateral road from point on itsmain line near
Baltimore city to point on the northern
boundary OF Cecil county, Maryland, 20 be
known as the Philadelphia branch of the Bal
timore and OHIO railway, which will connect
with the Baltimore and Philadelphia railway,
now being built through the state of Delaware
by way of Wilmington, and through the state
of Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. For
this purpose the Baltimore and Ohio railway
company has issued to Brown, Shipley
& Co., of London, e., 100000 of bonds, 10000
bonds of G200 each-beaIing date April 9,
1888, at AZ per cont. per annum. To secure
the payment Of these bonds the deed assigns
to tile trustees named for the benefit of the
bondholders the Philadelphia branch of the
Baltimore aud Ohio railway, together with
all its appurtenauces, privileges, franchises,
docks, rolling stock, &c, now owned and
hereafter to be acquired by said branch. The
decd is signed by Robert Garrett, first vice
president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railway
company, for that corporation. The bonds
run TO April l, 1893, and the principal and in
tercst are made payable at the agency of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railway company in the
city of London,
National Republican., 1883-04-13

To be sure we have, and three times
out of four the big man can get better
fitting Overcoat out of the ready-made
than when made to order, to say nothing
of the less cost. The new stock of Spring
Overcoats abounds in big sizes, because
so many weighty people have come along
lately. Don't let this scare off the little
boys, for the Boys Department is fulle
than ever of the incest things to make
the boys look well.
We are going to have this space for
some time, and we want the readers of
this paper to put their time against our
advertising bills, and they will find it
time well spent.
National Republican., 1883-04-13
The south Cnrollnn Cases.

Hon. Benjamin Butterworth will go at once
to South Carolina to take charge of tho cleo
ton cases which he has been employed by the
attorney general to prosecute Tho vacancy
caused by the resignation of Hon. Richard
Crowley had to be filled without delay, rs
the cases are to be called on Monday. Mr..
Butterworth has tho great advantage over
most attorneys of familiarity with election
This, added to his ability as II lawyer, makes
him as fit man as there is in the country
for tho work.
National Republican., 1883-04-13
Sle6 Qualifications.


NEW BOOKS. al
Mr.. Isaacs (cloth), by +. Marion Crawford.
Heart of Steel, by Christian Reed,
Fanchette. Round Robin Series"
Siege of London, &C., by Henry James, Jr
story OF Mellcent, by Fayr Modoc.
Red Acorn, by John MCElrOy.
Wronged Wife, by May Agnes Fleming.
MARKED in Haste.
Story of Carnival, Leisure Hour Series
History People United States, by John Bach NC
Castee.
cities OF Southern Italy and Sicily by A. j. C. Hare
Harrlss Christianity and Civil Society.
Peck's Bad Boy.
Ewes naughters; or, Common Sense for Maid,
Wife. and Mother by Marion Harland. am glad
to that your counsel TO your s marked by ds-
erection and based knowledge of the complex ele-
ments Of the problem you have to deal with. II Is
needed and VIII be useful especially rs coming rom
n woman who knows what she IL talking about
oliver Wendell Holmes NJ D., Boston, .
The Sources of English Words and Phrases, by no.
get. Plain. also with Patent Index -
Colton's General Atlas, New Revised Edition
g. A. WHITAKER,
Oil Pennsylvania avenue (Vernon Row,
and 03i ID street northwest.
National Republican., 1883-04-13
A New York Dentist i'm Trouble.

William b. Parker, man claiming to be a
New York dentist, was arrested yesterday
evening by Officers NIattingly and Burgess
for obtaining money under false prttenses
from Judge ]. j. Noah. Parker says that n
friend of his, Ferdinand A. White, made a
draft in favor ofW, b. Parker, drawn on
himself, and that Judge Noah signed the
draft which was for $50 and the money paid
to Parker. Parker tells very complicated
story, but it is supposed that he forged the
draft. He was locked up at police head
quarters,
National Republican., 1883-04-13
An E,-unitcd stntes nInrsllal Indicted.

LITTLE Rock, April 12.-The United
States grand jury to-day indicted Ex-United
States Marshal j. r. Brown for forgery, per-
jury, and the presentation of false accounts
while he was chief clerk under the late
Marshal Tarran.
National Republican., 1883-04-13

fire took place, but he had been refueed the
right to examine into the cause of the fire,
and he did not see the place where it origi-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-25

Bert Casmire says he has received
orders for barb wire from farmers liv-
ing 80 and 40 miles from here. One
man who lives only i've miles from
Fort Scott was in this week and left an
order for 1900 pounds Of wire. He
said that lola was the boss town Of
southern Kansas. That our merchants
paid more for produce, and sold goods
cheaper than any town he knew Of.
With three immense brick and stone
buildings swarming with men and
looming up rapidly, two more in inn
mediate contemplation, an eight thou
sand and a twelve thousand dollar res
idence under way, and numerous
smaller residences and additions, our
building boom cannot be said to lag.
The mere fact of such residences as
Mr.. Richards and Mr.. Northrup are
erecting speaks much for the substan-
tial charac ter Of our prosperity.
Rev. 8. 8. Weatherby was most
agreeably surprised Tuesday evening
by visit from fifty or more of his par
ishoners and friends. who stormed the
parsonage and entered and took poss-
ession. The assault was a very friend
ly one however, and the victors left
the spoils to the victims to goodly
extent. The occasion was very hap
Ply one, and will long be remembered.
Mr.. Weatherby wishes US to express
his kindest thanks to all connected
with the party.
yDr. William D. Scott, Of Decatur
michigan, his wife, and daughter Net
tie, will arrive to-day. They~come
with the purpose Of makipgfola their
future home. DIR. Scott is brother
of J. w. and Harmon Scott, and
physician of long aud successful prae-
tice in Michigan. He comes to Kan
sas for change of scene and the desire
to live near the members of his family.
He will at once enter upon the active
practice of medicine, having an Office
in DR.. Scott's drug store. He has
rented Col. Jones' residence and will
6ceupy it at once.
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FOR SALE.

A good story and half house with
two lots, good well, outbuildings and
trees. Well located. A good team,
harness and wagon, taken as part pay.
Reasonable time will be given on the
balance. Inquire of D. W. Bostwick,
at Bowlus' Office.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-25

NOTIcE.-Parties having rooms
that they can rent for the Normal stu
dents will confer a favor by making
the fact known to me. 1 shall take it
as a favor if persons will do this with
out my having to canvass the town,
as am very busy and shall be, up to
the time of Normal. AS I shall be out
of town during the week, word left
with my brother, at his store, will an
swer a. well. J. E. HENDERSON.
Sup't Allen Co.
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JOSEPH LAWITZKA

Does fine painting, decorative paper
hanging, granting, kalsomining and
whitewashing, at reasonable prices.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-25

ABDALLAH BIRD,-A thorough
bred Hamiltonian Stallion, sired by
Coupon, he by Rysdick's Hamilto-
MAN, dam of Coupon by Fiddler, he
by Monmouth Eclipse. he American
Eclipse. Grand Dam the NcWharier
mare, a celebrated road mare, and
great trotter owned by John
McWharter, of Orange county, n. Y.
Dam of Abdallah Bird sired by Simp-
sons Black Bird, thoroughbred, and
a noted trotter, especially at long dis
tances; in his day was esteemed the
best ten mile trOtter in the United
States, he the sire of Black Bird, rec
ord 90, Grand Sire Of Little Fred
80, Grand Dam Green Mountain
Morgan. Abdallah Bird will stand
for a limited number Of mares at Farm
Hill stock ranch, on Rock Creek, six
miles northeast Of Iola- For particu-
lars, and terms, call on or address
j. Fl. ORR, lola, Kan.
! P. o. Box, 10.
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MARRIED.

BAKER-DUTCHER-B by the Rev. Thomas
Bartlett, on May Sd, Samuel Baker and Henri
eta butcher, both OF lola.
SMITH-DANIELS- AT Erie, Kansas May
2sd, 1873 Mr.: Ben j. Smith and Miss Nettie
Daniels At home AFTER May twenty-third at
Erie, Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1883-05-25
400 SHEEP.

2lO of them ewes, for sale at $3.50 pei
head (abeut 20 lambs thrown in) il
bought within Is days. Apply to
d. w. BOsTwICK, Bowlus' Office.
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100 MERINO SHEEP

All under years old. Will sell i'm
mediately after shearing. Particulars
of Dave Beatty, lola, or J. II. Mozart
ney, Colony.
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NOTIcE.-All persons indebted to
]. H. Thomas, deceased, please call and
settle before the 18th of June as the
outstanding accounts at that time will
be turned over for collection.
ANNIE APPLE, Administrative.
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COMMITTEE ON ARRANGE
MENTS.

The ladies forming the Committee
on Arrangements for Memorial day
are requested to meet at Mrs. Beving-
toms at $3.50 p. M, Saturday, May 20.
1t is hoped all will be present.
MRS. L. NJ. SAWYER, Chairman.
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For Groceries, Drygoods, Furniture
or Hardware. Call on
D. w. BosTwICK, Bowlus' office.
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FOR RENT.
LAND TO TRADE.

A barn large enough for four horses
and feed. w. A. CUMMINGS.
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RESSMAKING.-Iw would respect
fully announce to the ladies of lola
and vicinity, that 1 am prepared to
do dressmaking in all the latest styles.
Having had near twenty years expert
ence in the business / feel confident
can give satisfaction in every case.
Ladies fine dresses speciality. Resi-
dence one door south of Presbyterian
church. Mrs. L. E. CLARK.
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BLACKSMITH,

Shop and tools for rent or sale. Best
stand in town. Call on VIM. Buchan-
an.
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IMPoRTANT.-An persons know
inc themselves indebted to Fletcher
& Co. are requested to call at the Har-
ness shop and settle without further
notice
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Business Motiees.

Business notices will be inserted in this COL
umn for five cents per line, each insertion.
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The band boys have hired a Mr..
Buckles, lately leader of a band near
Vincennes Indiana, to drill them.
Mr.. B. is competent teacher, and the
boys expect to meet three times week
between now and the Fourth in the
hope of carrying off one Of the prizes
offered for the best band music on that
day.
Knapp & Co. have just finished, for
a livery stable at Parsons, the finest
double carriage we have ever seen. 1t
will be in his show room day or two
longer probably, and any one wishing
to be convinced that just as fine bug
gies are manufactured right here in lola
as anywhere, ought to 60 and take a
look at it.
In another place viii be found a re-
port of the Celebration committee
meeting. The committee are determ-
ined to make this the biggest celebra-
ton ever held in Allen county, and as
they are enthusiastically backed by
our citizens, they are bound to succeed
We understand that Usage and Mar,
maton will send delegations.
Mr.. Slower, having secured fifty
subscriptions to the National Tribune
has obtained for the Post here the
complete set-ten volumes-of "The
Campaigns of the War;" published by
Scribners, and written up in section:
by men best adapted to treat of theil
respective sections. They are wei
coined by the members of the Post.