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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17
THE GOVERNORS MESSAGE.

Governor Potts message to the legis-
lature-his last one-is published in the
I~ndepeadent of the 18th. It is a brief
document, occupying only q columnand
a half Of that paper, but is full OF valta-
bic suggestions to the legislators, many
Of which we trust will be acted upon.
The following are ONE OF the important
paragraphs in the message:
The thirteenth legislative assembly OF
Montana territory assemblies under more
favorable auspices than any of its prede-
cessors. The territory for he first time
in its history is free from indebtedness,
and with a surplus of 81 ,005.9O in its
treasury. The tax duplicate Of the ter
ritory has reached the sum Of S333 ,21l,-
1912, and the revenue for territorial
for 1882 was 800, 863.47. The
assessment Of property for taxation IN
1882 was $9,475, 082.82 greater than that
of 1881, and an increase Of $14, 60l ,517.12
since the adjournment of the last legisla-
tive assembly.
respectfully recommend that the leg
islative assembly revise the list OF taxa
bic property, and place upon that list all
property except public. This [ believe
to be the true principle OF taxation, and
/ hope you will concur with me by plac-
ing all private property, now exempt,
upon the tax list.
nh Y,,1po1ar re i,caT,n raaQivinO frQ9f-
ment at the expense Of the territory is at
this time Sc. The contract has been
continued at the rate of IS per week per
capita, and their treatment has been hui
name and satisfactory.
Sixty-seven convicts are at present
confined in the United States peniten-
tiary at Deer Lodge, at the expense of
the territory. The contract price for
keeping them is Is cents per day each.
The present contract expires on the first
day of August next.
On the 18th day of July, 1882, | en-
tered into a contract with Davidson d
Baldwin for the labor of ten convicts for
the period of two years, at SO cents per
day for each convict. The amount re
ceived for convict laborfo or the past fiscal
year was $6O1.2 {.
The large and increasing business of
fire insurance in this territory requires
such additional legislation as will fully
protect the people from irresponsible
companies. No company should be per-
mitted to do business in the territory
until it can show a high standard of sol
vency.
[ earnestly recommend the enactment
of a law enforcing the observance OF the
first day Of the week as a day Of rest.
Your attention is called to the failure
of county officers to make the reports
required of them by law. Territorial
officers are embarrassed and delayed in
the preparation of their reports by rea-
son OF these failures, and you should
provide a penalty for officers who fail OF
refuse to make reports at the time re
| quired by law.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

REPRESENTATIVE Pettibone of Texas,
has offered a bill in the house, providing
for the transfer Of the signal service to
the interior department, and the en-
ployment of civilians instead Of enlisted
men at stations, making provision for
the employment of enlisted men on con
dition that they shall be relieved from
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

CUSTOM house statistics show that dur
ing the past year / 900, 900 barrels of flour
were shipped from San Francisco; total
value, S., 1000. The -four was princi-
pally shipped to Great Britain and Cen
trail and South America. This was the
largest annual shipment Of flour eve
known in history.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

ST. PAUL is promised a handsome
opera house by Sept. l, 1883, capable of
seating 1890 people, and amply provi-
ded, not only with all the modern stage
appliances, but what is worth them all
in case of panic-exits enough for a
clearance of the house in four minutes.
The cost of the improvements is given
at 5000. 900.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

Ex-VICE PRESIDENT WHEELER, who
has always been in favor Of civil service
reform, says Of the passage of the Pen
dleton bill that it is at least a beginning
in the right direction, though it does not
fully come up to the mark. He believes
it will do much to restore harmony to
the republican party.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

THERE were ITO guests and So M
ployes in the NeWhall hotel of MilWau-
kee, recently burned. OF these 25 have
so far been identified among the dead;
48 missing, and 81 known to be saved,
leaving AZ u~naccounted for, who are
supposed to be in the ruins. The total
number of those lost is estimated to be
90
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

THE Chicago tribune has a savage ed
itorial on Lucky Baldwin," ending
with the statement that if he dies he will
be unmourned by any n
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

THE readers Of the evening poster
would not be aware by reading it that
the legislature is in session, and has
been for more than q week.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17
Arrested for Burning the Newhall House

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16.-Geo. Schiller,
the lessee of the bar room at the NeWhall
house, was arrested this afternoon on
suspicion of having set fire that hotel.
Schiller says that he closed the saloon at
1:3O a. M, but it has been learned that
in company with Will Sanderson and
Tom Dunbar he returned to the saloon
after 8 a. m. Great excitement prevails.
MILWAUKEE, Jan. T.-Schiller was
not brought into court this morning.
The district attorney is examining the
case. Schiller has two attorneys. The
first knowledge of Schiller's connection
with the affair came out Sunday even
in. Precautions have been taken to pro-
tect him from the mob, if one is formed.
An effort is being made to get him re-
moved to Racine for safety, and the
mayor assents, If it is likely to be neces-
sary, and q special train is even ready.
Schiller has always been a friend OF An
J tisdell, the man who brought him here.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

SENATOR Lot. III. Morrill,, Of Maine,
is dead,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17

WEDNESDAY, JAEUARY Il, 1883.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1883-01-17
FIN FURNITURE
=. G.. ROOSEVELT g. co.

Have opened on the Corner Of Main and Bono sts'
with a full line Of Furniture. Finest Turkey Sets,
upholstered sets, i'm silks, velvetsy reps,
and hair cloth. Walnut cane bottom sets. Bed
room sets. All styles and prices. Cheaper then
you can buv them East and pay freight. Gall and
Examine stock.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21

most fragrant injustice--to put Il mild
ly-has been done to these men. 1t
may be said, indeed, that Il was their
place to Investigate the title and see
that It was clear. But In the face Of
the assurances Of the Railroad Compa-
ny and the generally understood stat
US Of the lands at that time. they conld
hardly have been expected to do so.
The blame perhaps attaches primarily
to the Company, first, In not resisting
the Richards clainn for damages,
when they might, doubtless, have
compromised at reasonable figures, and
second ,..after the Judgment of$77 ,eO0 had
been taken tJuy 5, 1876 in not paying
it off promptly, but selling their land
and warranting title as before paying
no manner of attention to the judg-
ment lien. As ~ the subsequent pro-
ceedings which resulted in the sale of
most o: the property levied upon, We
will not at present make any state
ments that our understanding Of the
facts and the law involved may not
warrant, and that might prejudice any
Of the parties In the eyes Of the people.
There Is likely to be some pretty de-
ciied compromising or some pretty
vigorous litigating. Following is de-
scription of the property sold all bid
i'm by VIM. J. Richards:
The Iola register., 1883-12-21


Burglaries are getting alarmingly
frequent Of late, although % far as our
own vAcinity il concerned, they have
resulted In little loss. On Wednesday
night the safe Of Riggs & Lamunyon,
1t Moran, was blown open and rified
often cents On Friday night Young
& Clark'e aud Richards, Lakin 4 Ire
land safes were cracked with nearly as
unsat satisfactory Ito the thieves) results.
Young l. Clark lost one dollar and q
half, while Richards, Lakin & Ireland
lost nothing. In all these rascs the
Job was done in scientific manner
and it looks like the towns along the
Wichita road were being systematlcal-
IL "wOrketl.n
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
rnAourns, ASSOCIATION.

The Teachers Association held last
Saturday at the school house was qui'e
well attended. The first topic on the
programme, "What is the value of an
educational paper?" was assigned to
Prof. Ford /; he being absent Mr.. J. +.
Henderson made few remarks upon
the subject. Prof. Olin was called up
ON but excused himself on the plea that
he was agent for several educational
journals and felt that speech from
him would be All advertisement.
A general discussion followed upon
the topic "What should be the scope
Of teacher's examinatiOnsw
The four papers which follewed Were
far from being the least interesting
feature of the programme. Miss Ida
Jones gave many practical suggestions
Oh "Making the grammar class inter-
esting." The theme, "Moral culture
In school" was treated by Miss Mamie
Pugh in manner which showed care
ful thought. Both the language and
the delivery were admirable. A very
interesting paper on "ImaginatioH"
was read by Miss Mary Chamberlain.
The subject was farther discussed by
Miss Frank Wilcox.
The class drill in fractions by Mr.. C.
4. Merwin did great credit to both
teacher and pupils.
The Association adjourned to meet IN
six weeks at Moran.
Some of the teachers remarked after
adjournment, that Mr.. Henderson
should practice what he breaches"
and tread the papers," -
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
(Cbnsinsed from last sseek.)
How Watch Cases are Hode.

The many great Improvements intro
duced in the manufacture of the Jas. Boss
Gold Watch Case, have led to similar inn
proye,nents in the making Of silver cases.
Under the old methods, each part Of q
silver case was made Of several pieces OF
metal soldered together, requiring great
amount Of cutting and soldering, which
sottened the metal and gave 1t the pliabiiity
of lead rather than the elasticity of silver.
Under the improved methods, each part
Of the Keystone Silver Watch Case is made
of one solid niece Of metal hammered into
shape. The advantages are readily appar-
ent, for every one knows that harnmerins
hardens the metal while soldering softensit.
To test the superiority Of the keystone
Silver Watch Case, take one Of 8 OF. weight,
press 1t sqiarely in the center when closed,
and it will not give, while case Of same
weight of any other make will give enough
tobreak the crystal. The Keystone Silver
Watch Case is made only with silver cap
and gold joints.
sesd stamp Ksystsss WssA Csss rsssers Pills
1ha Pa .r sandssas Illustrated Pamphlet chewing hsu
ITO BE- eoatixaed)
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
lola HIGH SCHOOL ITEMS.
BY OBERoN AND TITANIA.

Who can measure the depth Of n
small boys pocket? A Pupil in Miss
Whites room was requested to empty
Ills pocket, and the actual contents
proved to be ball, pocket knife
minus blades, half eaten apple, three
nails, two slate pencils, a string, n
piece Of rubber, six marbles, II broken
gimlet, top and penny whistle.
The teachers will spend the holidays
at their respective homes, Prof. Ohm at
Lawrence, Miss Pugh at Cottonwood
Falls, and Miss May Ausherman aud
and Miss Gertie Christian in the vi
cinity of lola.
A. e. Scott and Chester Cowan were
the visitors to the high school las
week.
The following is the programme of
examination for the Eighth and Ninth
grades: Ninth grade. German, Tues.
day afternoon Algebra, Wednesday !;
Art Of Expression, Thursday; Latin,
Friday. Eighth grade. Algebra,
Wednesday, Physical Geography,
Thursday; Latin, Friday. All the
grades were examined in spelling
Tuesday morning.
Last week the Eighth and Ninth
Grades were 100 per cent. in punctual.
|ity.
The following pupils enrolled on the
first. day Of the term, have not
been absent or tardy since: Medea
Brewster, Alice Hendricks, Olive Dun
gan, May Ellis, Emma Eshbaugh,
Louie Ijams, Fannie Mcclure, Mamie
Norris, Anna Pickell, Bell Ricketts,
Eva Sawyer, Jennie Worst, Adall
Wright, Schuyler Brewster, Roby
White.
The vast improvement that has
been made in our schools since the be
ginning of the term is worthy of note
The remembrance Of last years diffi.
culties is entirely banished by the hap
py relations which now exist between
teachers and pupils. The line of good
marks that adorn the report cards
could never been acquired by any 9th.
er means than faithful teachers and
studious boys and girls. Weekly ex.
aminations have been held and the pu-
pills have learned to regard them 9TH
erwise than the bane Oftheir lives. In
the High School especially this i'm
provement has been marked. Over
fifty pupils were enrolled at the begin
ming of the term and we have yet to
chronicle the first case of rebellion
against any Of the rules. Everything
has moved along pleasantly aud profit
ably.
Prof. Oiin and his able assistant
Miss Pugh are to be congratulated up
on possessing the management to bring
this department of the school out of the
chaotic state in. which they found II
and restoring order again.
We think the school board was wise
in choosing the present corps of teach
ers, and looking forward into the fu-
turs, we hope to see the same teachers
In the same places next year.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
A Blessing to Mankind.

In these times when our newspaper
sre flooded with patent medicine adver
ti-ements. il is gratifying I" know what
to procure that will certainly cure you
If You are bilious, blood out Of order
liver inactive. or generally debilitsted
there is nothing in the world that will
cure you so quickly a. Electric Bitters
They are a blessing to oil mankind, and
can he had for only fifty cents u bottle Of
W. J. Evans.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
Buck lens ArniCx salye.

The greatest medical wonder Of tn.
world. Warranted to sp. etlily cur,
)urDs, bruises. cuts, ulcers, salt rheun,
fever sores, cancers, piles, chilblains,
corns, tetter, chapred hands, and al:
skin eruptions, guaranteed tu cure II.
every instance, nr money refunded.
25 cents PER box. For sale 10y Good
hue 4 Evans.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
THE RIcHARDs. JuDolrEnx

AS we have long anticipated, the sale
Of various lands In this county under
the Richards judgment" has aroused
vigorous opposition-and it promises to
become more SO. A good many persons
including some Of the best known res
idents of the county, have come in to
pay their taxes within the last week
or two, and find for the frst time that
they have no land to pay taxes on.
They hold, TO be sure, wrrranted titles
from the L. L. 4 G Rsilroad Company,
bat under this Richards Judgment it
seems that all the legal formalities
have been complied with, and their
land sold away from them. 1t takes very
little legal acumen to zee that there
is q screw loose s,pewhere, and that a
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
NOTICE,

NOTICE 10 hereby given that will petition
IN the Board Of COunty Commissioners, OF
Allen 'unty, at their next re zular meeting, to
vacate that part OF Je icrson avenue lying north
of Madison avenue, In the town Of Geneva, Al
len G c,unty Kansas, according to the recorded
plat thereof, In lieu OrtwO roads petitioned for,
one on the east and one on the west side OF the
own site. 5. N. lkwIS.
Q.fl
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
A. F. IA. n.

lola Iedge No. 81 holds it, regular cospmunlcn-
tions the fiSrt ansl third 1ness " Ia each month
All prsons In good ttsniing are ogrissii{ ~
y. w. DUprY, Sec'y.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
DR. JOHN BULLS
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP,
BULLS SARSAP PAR1uA
Buu'S W0ls0 DeS1n0SEM.
Tho eopulae aenseasss - - eoVs
tti.eipsl OAes, ssl nais o.. L0UUy1AAk II
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

ITO all whom it may concern, hat more e.
i pecially TO heirs at law and guardians 3D.
litrm cf heirs at law OF Z. 7 Hspe0ek deceased,
late Of MsPhsrson cnunty, Kansas
You are hsreby notified that ], John 4 Nyera
a'iministrator OF said deceassd, did, on the eth
day Of December, A ID. lsS1, die b petition In
the Pr hate Court Of McPherson eounfy, Kan
sas. praying that might be authorized sBd
empowered ie sell the following described land
administration Of said estate, to-wit:
Lots thrre (3 and four a., In black number
seventy -ene t7) and lot eleven ny, In block
len county, state Of Kansas. And said petition
will be heard at the ofiee Of the Probate Judge
Of said county, ON the 18th day Of January. 4.
which time and place each Of yoG and sll oikers
interested arc notified to be present ard show
cause II any You have Why IN order Of selt -
prayed for shonld not be granted. Datad this
9Th day OF December, A. ID. 1a0.
j. A. MYERS, Administrator
Dec .2l-t3 OF the estate Of =. Y. uaae0pk.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
II ID. a. IT.

lola Temple No. shold their regular meeting
second and fourth Monday EVENING" or Gael
! month 1t Masonic hall. All Templxrs in g,Os
standing invited TO yifit-
DIR. W. s. fiExDRTCkS, Tcmrlar.
j. II. yAx1rYs, Recsysxler.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
"Glad News for the UnfOrtu.
nate.,,

The world reuouned "Henry's Specific"
positively cnres all cases Of Nervous Debility
and week.-mrs. II the generstive organs. In .
varied practice Of over thirty years In treating
mems diseases and disabilities, HeDry's Spe-
cific has met with unparalied success. having
sold during that time upward Of forty thousand
packaE-s, end In NO instance without success
when f'Specihc" Was used - directed. This
'.Speeiac' 10 pleasant 20 iake and does not in
teyfere with business purHuits. Sufferers may
consult free, tnclosing stamp for reply .'Sps-
lars sent free or detection, securely scaled,
By mail, on receipt or pricr. Address all CON-
municstions tn WHEELER 3 o., chemists, I49
East Twenty-seventh STREET, New YorkCity
The Iola register., 1883-12-21

One Year for only :! 80. Two papers Tor little
more than the pric. OF one.
BY paying us $40 you will receive for one
year your home paper with the Cour3erJour.
nal. the representative newspaper Of the South,
Dem.sratis, and for Tariff for revenue
only, ahd the best, brightest and ablest family
weekly In the Crited States Those who desire
to examine q sample copy Of the CourterJour-
nal can do SO ~ this Otliee.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21

Ladies approve Of your smOkin.
Little Joker"
The Iola register., 1883-12-21

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The Iola register., 1883-12-21
FREE FOR TRIAL

speedy cure f,r Nervous Debility and VI sskness,
Loss u vitality and vigor, Nervous Proetratioa
Hystcria. rany eyu rseult Of indiscretions e..
fover forty Thousand positive cures
I9p<end lsc- postase on trial box Of leo pills
Address. s,r 81. w BACsfS,
Cor. Clark 4. a Calhoan Place. Caicaso, ~
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
PATENTS

3 r. u. Leaman, solicitor Of AmeSieen and
FOREIGN Pstents, wsshipgtOn, d. G. An basil
ness Connected with Patents, whether before
the Patent Ofnees or the Courts. prssepe3Hatr
tended TO- No charges made unlesa = tooiukio
SECURED Send for circular.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
Church girertary.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL.

Corner Of Jensrson Ayspue and Brosdway 81.
Class meeting iWnedistelv sfter the morning
servpce. Sunday srlioof tt s:sD =. m. A. 3.
Hsaklns supsE,H tsndsrt frsJer meeting ever:
yuitSrs in theciry md MI others cordially invii
- % Al these seFstsss.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
l. @. O. r.

fois I.odge 70, 81 hoid their regular meet.
lngs every Tuesday evening, in their hall. Is.
itinE lseikren in good standing are invited to
atfeisl. y. r. ACEkS, n. q.
G. II. DxCLurK, Recorsilng Secretary,
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
J. S. SMITH,
Veterinary Surgeon

SolieIts the patrOnayr of stock men generally
Will perform any operation necessary, with
care and skill. Is thoroughly mp In the details
lsll on or address him at lola, KANSAS.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
SAUNDERS POST NO. 254

Meets the first SATURDAY bcfore full moon OF
each month, ia Dawsan Hall, at 1::afp. m. All
comrades In good standing are invited.
T.. ID. Lacy, p. T..
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
PRESBYTERIAN.

FREob I IEhtAN.
>GoEaer Mzflison Avenue and Western Street.
Preaching af II .. m. Sabbath Scloui 1t s:3O
=. m. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening.
All are Invited to these services.
Z. s. MILLER, Pastor,
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
BAPTIST.

On Sycamore Street. Large brick northeast
es the eqnare. Preaching every sunday ut II
m. and 'St The usisf hour In the evening. sun
dsy ScBool Is 9;4s q m. a. L. Dibble. Saperin-
fandeslt. Prayer Iueesing every Thursday eve
plng st1 pm. TE;s noTiee is insertei to assure
you u . vbxin we3bome vt any of these services.
W. 3. WEIR, Hastr.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
CHRISTIAN.
CHRISTIAN.

Services on frst Sunday Of every month at II
O'Clock o.. m. at the Court House.
THos. BAkTLkTT, Pastor.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
Sferet Societies.
aIaHTs OF PYTHIAs.

KNIGHTS Of PYTHIAS.,
Seeeho Lodge No. - hold their regular meet
ynps. Wednesday eyening 81 each week. In Col
borne building. Visiting brothers from other
bdses will be cordially weicsmed.
W. N9RTHkCP. c. G.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
Railroao Cine Gable.

8. L, F. 8. 4 w. r. r. TINE TABLE
GOING EAsT.
Accommodation freight No. 4........ .9:21 y. M.
Passenger y .1................. =. .s:v2 p. IN.
Through freight No. 6................saS m.
GOING WEST.
Accommodation No. .9:3, o. m /.
Passenger No. H.. 2:t1 y. M
Through freight No. ........ .9:l0 p. IN /.
close connections made At Fort Scott for all
points east, north and south. close coanec-
tiVns at Fort Scott, Kansas ity au,l st. Louie.
n. MCtsINNiA AYrnt
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
EASTERN STAR.

Salem Chapter No. 4, order Of the Eas'p n
Star, holds Its regular Communications the frst
and third saturdays of each month. All mem.
hers In good standing ar. cOrtiia ly invited to al
tend. Mss. I. T.. CuLnosN, W. NJ.
r. ". DUrrr, Sec'y.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21

Tbs Christian Church Of lola, Allen county,
Kansas, meets sf the Court sHonse for wUr-
pk.r che sscsnd and foutth LotPs Osy In essh
monshAt n Q. m.s -@HkkRr Hfsrif, RestoS.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21

n. U. U. w.
1sis Lodge Ne. . hold their regular meetins
escorf md fourth Thursdays ~ ekch moath, n
bdd felibNe Hail. Visiting Brethren are cor
diany tkyited IN visit ous lodge.
u. D. D. sN4LrzER. n. W.
4 ErpEGRAyf, Recorder
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
BIBLE SOCIETY

4 supply Of Bibles and Teetameuts may be
foand at the Alien County Bible DeposIt6ry al
Charles A. Steele Q place Of business.
The Iola register., 1883-12-21
KNIGHTS OF HONOR.

Iola Lodge No. 1909 X. OF II. meets In the Odd
Fellows Hail. on the first aud thiri Friday
nights Of each month. Visiting brothers from
other lodges will be cordially welcomed
W. H. MGII.CkE., Dictator.
W. ID. CHAsrAry, Reporter