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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
CHOLERA.

Communication from Consul Mason Re-
gsrding the Cholera at Touion.
WASHINGTON, June 27.-Secretary Ere
linghuysen received last night the following
telegram from Frank II. Mason. United
States Consul at Marseilles, with regard to
the recent outbreak of cholera at Toulon:
MARSEILLEs, June p
To the State Department, Washington:
The cholera at Toulon was kept secret till
yesterday. On the 18th there was one death !;
on the 18th and 10th, two: on the list, three;
on the I'D, thirteen: on the I'D, I'VE. and yes
terday twelve. The cases are OF a mild char
acter. There has been only one death ut the
navy hospital The deaths are equally divided
between civilians and military and are chiefly
among the aged or young. The question
whether il Is Asiatic or sporadic Is still undo
cided, but the former is probable. There are
hopes Of checking the epidemic by sanitary
precautions. The condition OF Marseilles is
excellent and the death rate below the aver
"a
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
a Cloud burst

HELENA, MoNT., June PA clopd burst
occurred on the mountain side near Cor
bins, twenty miles south of Helena. A
breast of water eight feet deeprushed down
the gulch toward jefferson City, in its course
washing away Chinese house and drown
Ing three occupants, Yah Lany, Kay Wah
and Lee Dew An alarm was telephoned
down to jefferson from COrbin. and part Of
the people found refuge OH hill near by,
while the others sought the second floors
The water spread before reaching town and
when it passed through the streets was not
deep enough to sweep away any but few
small frame houses and nobody was
drowned.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04

A TRAMP who attempted to steal a
ride on the Michigan Central from
Jackson. Mich, stationed himself on
the platform between the baggage and
express cars, and tied the door of the
baggage car so that the train officials
could not get to him. A brakeman
climbed over the roof and dislodged
the tramp, when the latter entered the
car and attacked the baggageman. He
was overpowered and taken to Ann Ar
Dor, where he was turned over to the
officers of the law.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04

A book agent went into Dudley &
Eowle' furniture house in Detroit, and
Mr.. Dudley was very busy. ''Ah-.
ahem," smiled the agent with a bow
and greasy smile. lean see the pro-
prietor briefly" ''Yes, sir, am one of
the proprietors," replied MIR. d., leav-
inc mis- customer. II am very busy,
but what can / do for you?" "Ah. /
have Dante's Inferno '.Well, I'd
advise you to 60 and see doctor at
once" and Mir. ID. left the agent stand
ing with his mouth open and gasping
for breath Irareter.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04

GEORGE WILSON, of Cleveland, o.,
has sued firm of whitehead manufac-
turers, his late employers, for $4,000
damages, alleging that he and two
others were directed to clean out what
was called the cog-wheel room, beneath
the main floor of the factory, and that
he did not know the dangerous charac-
ter of the work, and was made i'll for a
year by the poisonous fumes of the lead.
and eventually totally blind. His two
fellow-workmen, he says, are dead.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04

A NEGRO woman named Miltie CAM
per died in San Antonio. Tex, recently,
who was alleged to have been one hun
dred and ten years of age, and the date
of her birth was apparently well au-
thenticated. She was native of Mary
land and the property of a prominent
planter of that State. coming to Texas
in 1884. Though blind and deaf she
preserved her memory to the last, and
was full of "reminiscences of the times
Immediately succeeding the revolution.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04

The American artists in Paris are go
ing to forstall their very probable ex.
clusion from the salon next year by
pledging themselves not to offer any
pictures. 1t is possible that hereafter
American applicants at the Ecole des
Beaux Arts will be politely told that
there are no vacancies; but, ss.this is a
Government school, and the Govern
ment has not yet moved in retaliation,
the fear may be premature.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
AN OHIO STORM.

A Furious Wind and Rain storm SwOops
Down on GAINESVILLE, o., and Scarrs Sick
Man to Death.
GAINESVILLE, o., June ga most furi.
Gus wind and rain storm swooped down on
this, city and before those OH the streets
could find shelter the rain fell in torrents,
while the wind drove it about in sheets, and
the sharp flashes of lightning and heavy
peals of thunde. were continuous. A flash
of lightning conducted into the dwelling of
the engineer at the pumping-house by a
telephone wire Frustrated his daughter, who
remained unconscious for several hours.
One OF our oldest citizens, Louden Purcell,
who has been bedridden invalid for two
years, became so excited at the severity of
the storm as to leave his bed and attempt
to walk across the floor. but fell. He was
placed on the bed and in twenty minutes
was dead, without being able to utter a
word In the Seventh Ward considerable
hail fell, and after the storm passed the
ground was found to be covered with small
tOadS.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
CURRENT COMMENT.

A MULETEER recently fell into the
San Fernando River, Tamaulipas, Mex.
His companions took him out OF the
water half an hour after, and, supposing
him to be dead, hung him up by his
heels to tree while they prepared a
coffin. Before the coffin was ready he
Uas alive
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
WAS alive.

A PECULIAR reptile is the horned rat
tesnake now on exhibition in Los An
geles, Cal. tits about fifteen inches in
length, and has two horns which project
from its head just above the eyes. He
has only five rattles and button, and
was captured at Indio Station, on the
Colorado desert.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
Too much depends upon the honor

Too much depends upon the honor
md integrity of a bank TO permit
stock gambler or stock Spectator to
be at its head, or even in its councils,
Tor an hour after he is discovered:
every one of them should be cleared
out from every bank. Every tainted
man should 60. There can be no per
manent or sure safety for honest bust
ness so long as any Of them remain
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04

The Black Butte and Moccasin
Roundup" Montana, has offered a
bounty of eight dollars per head for
all bears killed on their ranges. This,
in addition to the regular Territorial
bounty of eight dollars. will make bear
killing quite a profitable industry, as a
good large bear will be worth in the
neighborhood of seventy-five dollars.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-04
Novel breakfast cakes are made b,

Novel breakfast cakes are made by
taking some tread sponge which was
started the night before, and mixing
lukewarm water with it Until it is Ike
batter; add an egg or eggs TO 1t in the
proportion of three eggs TO one quart OF
dough. This should then be allowed
to stand close to the fire for an hour;
have the griddle hot, grease it slightly
with sweet lard, and fry la pancakes.
N Y Post.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Now that Clev-iands = election isassured
the people Of Dakota would like to know
what bearing this will have on the divls.
ion and admission questions which SO
vitally affects us. The opinion is very
general that Dakota will stand even less
show for the realization of her fond
hopes thar last year. II would be verv
Democratic to attempt to cheek the pop
ular and forcible dema nd for division and
admission by admission as whole. The
scheme would probably receive the hearty
support OF Mckenzie, who will now come
oat In his true coiors rs a Democrat, and
he rewarded by being appointed to some
Territorial office.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
THE COUNTY OFFICERS.

The fllll set Of county Cfi jsrs elected on
Nov. for the ensuing tive years are. for
Register Of Deeds, Mr.. S. s. Keeler, Of
Il4-66, who has majority over Mr.. Dom
nelly of 4I6; John Cos,igan, Of Howell.
will bes the next Sheriff lie mas plur-
ality over Mclntire. Democrat. of 342. over
Griffith, independent. of 507, and ma
jority aver both of 100: F. l.. Douthett,
of 1896, has majority OF SIT owl
Washburn for Assessor; sIr. Parish OF
Spring Lake, for Probate Judge hns a
majority of 249 over Mr. Farmer: o. IT,
Pruner. of Spring Lake, independent for
Trea urer, has plurality Of I40 over
Reeves Republican, and 100 over Morrow
Democrat; Dir. Wood, of Rec Heights. de-
feated Cr Hills for Coroner. by 507 ma
jority; Prof. Pinkham. who was on both
tickets for Supt OF Schools, received n
majority of 1898 over Mrs. Bryson inde-
pendent; for County Attorney J. J. Smith
Democret, defeated r. II. Smith by 53I:
the Republicans for Justices hnd no oppo-
sition. They are Raymond. Sieadman,
Smith, and Wiser. The Republican con-
stables, Thole. Wic:ham. Williams and
Collar also had everything to themselves.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
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THANKSGIVING.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE BISMARCK. Dakota,
Nov. 8. lSSf-In acccr lance With the pro-
ctamation Of The President. / do hereby
designate Thursday, the 9th day Of No
vember as special day of Thanksgiving
unto God for the blessings ald mercies Of
the past year, and do recommend that the
people of Dakota observe that day. For
health abundant crops, the preservation
OF lfe, freedom from great calamities; for
progress in meterail things, for intellect
ual advancement, for n peaceful land and
a prosperous nation, let the people meet
ut the alter and fireside and reverently
give thanksun the power that has bless
ed and preserved us.
And let us pray that war and pestiIence
famine and flood may still pass this people
by; that righteous Judgments and prudent
councils may perevail in ali our borders, TO
the end that law and order may reign.
and public tranquility continue tirough-
ont the land.
GTLBERT 4. PIERCE, Governor
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

the other citizens of the range. but this Is
year of surprises. Ii, foui townships
included in this district cast total vote OF
2i2, which was practically solid for King
Gu an even division the half townships
would legally cast I2I Add to this the 10
he received in range 6S aud he would have
II total OF I40, or a plurality of over
Gass. But as all know the division would
not be equal, as nearly the entire vote Of
II2 81, st. Lawrence, would be in the dis
trict, and Kings plurality over either OF
the other candidates would have been
from so to rs votes. Thus il is seen that
the ever paramount desire of ST Lawrence
to act contrary to any standard OF fairness
has resulted in the defeat of their candi-
date. who could have baen without ques-
tion. legally elected However the affair
terminates st. Lawrevce will, as usuai, en-
deavor TO make capital out Of it. in emit
tisg while to the co nty that she has
been unfairly treated. For this reason II
no other the Democrats md the people Of
/ Miller should desire speedy, definite
aud permanent settlement of the matter in
enurt
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

There never was so close u v.te in New
York in Presidential year as there has
been this year. In 1928 Juckson had a
plurality Of 8. 900 over Adams, and in 1882
jackson had plurality $4,000 over Clay.
In 1886 Van Buren, had 2S.o0o over Har-
rison, and in 1s4o Harrison had $4,000 over
Van Bursn. In 1874 Polk had 5,roo er
Clay, aud in l84s Taylor had plurality Of
mi. 900 over Cass and 'lnn'ity over
Van Buren, OF $4,000. In 1852 Pierce had
a plurality over Scotd If about 27,Ooc; in
1856 Fremont had $1,000 over Buchanan;
IN 1860 L,ncon had $500 over Douglas. in
1854 Lincon had nearly 1000 over McClel-
Ian; in 1858 Seymour had 10000 over
Grant, and in 1872 Grant had $4,000 over
Greedy. In 1875 Tdacn had plurality Of
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
ASSEM-

II may be surprise to some of the
voters of the county TINT the Republican
majority Of nearly 500 was almost reversed
in the case of three or four offices. Why
this was thus can be attributed to pure
cussedness alone. How ii occurred can
Ne easily explained by saying the central
ommittee of the Republicans party is on"
OF the worst rings permitted to dictate 10
a class oi voters who anil what they shall
vote for. This committe presumed. and
correctly, on the fact that the mass of Re-
Dublicnn voters of tie county were unac
gu ,nted with the candidates chosen by the
convention, and us th committee furnishes
tickets to the various townships. il is not at
al. str ,nge fifth large M joriiy OF the OWL
ships failed to receive single straight Re
publican ticket, with the names Of the can
lidates on as nominated in the convention.
Ii might add little spice to the dose
forced down the throats Of tho Rerub
licans by this commit 70 to inform them
that sky p:irlor convention. to which they
were not invited, was held in st. Lawrence
few days defore tion. This was tle
real convention. of the county. and the
election proves that its ticket ''got there"
easily. 1t is great wonder that whie
they were at 1t they did not select an en-
tire new ticket aud order 1t p inted with
out single name on it chosen at the reg
ular open convention.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
In the probate Court Of the county Of Hand, Ter.

In the Probate Court Of the county of Hand, Ter.
ritory OF Dakota
In the matter of the estate OF Mary semer de.
ceaaed. befor Hon. benjamin +. Payne. Judge OF
Probate.
spencer s, MARKHAM. Administrator Of the estate
of Mary semer, creased having on the 18th day
OF November, 1881, presented TO the Judge Of this
probate Court pettion IN due form verified by
his oath praying for an order 10 sen so much and
such parts of e real estate and the personal prop
city OF said deceased as this court should Judge
necessary ben eacial and Il having appeared to
this court that il IL necessary 20 sell such estats
Il il therefore ordered
That all persons interested in said estate 10 an
pear before this court 81 his Office in tho court
house In the town Of Miller. IN said county OF
Hand on the 10th day OF pecembsr, 1854. and
shnw cause why nm order should not he granted 10
saia Adwinist-st;r TO sell so ranch OF such real
aud personal estate cf said aeeesd a. "a necessary
And II L. futfler ordered that copy OF this or.r
be served upon all persons intArc in said estate
by publication in tho Hand County Press. weekly
newspaper published Ia the town OF Asilier. III
said county Of Hand for four successive weeks
sieIed BkxJAnis r, pAYSE
lTObate Judge.
DATED ~ Miller this fatii das Of so,einf#E isss
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Judge Bennett. Of Clark county, mem.
ber of the Republican National Commit
tee will b. spotted by Republicans of this
district for his work in the contest between
the regular and boilers tickets. His
county gave over 500 majority to the
bolters. His still bunt in that county
against The men he helped to nominate
won't benefit him much in the future.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
TIN 9Th DISTRICT

The representatives in the legislature for
the 9th distric, are j. p. Day, Of Sphinx
county, J. II. Westover Of Hughes, J. A.
Pickier of Fanlk. N. L. Miller Of Bead.e.
G. W. Pierce OF Hamiia and j. T, Blnks-
more Of Hyde. Following is the major
tiles by couaties on the regular and
boilers tickets;
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

harnn, or rather John Cain and Davis
re set down on pretty hard by the dis
a'a' Their scheme was to send Jrffries
! ! We Assembly, Randolph, Democrat, to
= - tonneA, :ad Bushnell OF Huron TO
!. +''n fssiisnce in Sully county aud to 80
! I 'as assembly from there. They failed
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

The Mil er and st. Lawrence Democrats
had " joiliticstion and torca light process
sion iast Saturday night. Or course IT
was slim affair as usual, but it Was
tue Ropaolicaus diiu't laugh
II thS Sm.-,ls usuui
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Is il not we'll after all that we were not
the ssma. Dako.a's 60,U03 Republicans
woul. rs soon be disfranahised IS to vote
and got lett
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Change is the ruling spirit of Americans.
We sigh for chanse-We also tried to cy-
iher q change in New York, but ii
woaldnt pan. The change didn't cypher
nor did the cypher change. SO we'll sigh
for change i'll 1888.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
THE END

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drssuits. wnich "i'i o' ciaiin'o o' ''0
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Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Already Dakota papers are figuring ON
the number OF miles of raiirood the several
companies inten b aiding next year. BY
spring every town in the Territory will be
.'raiirood csnler"
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

$4,000 over ILL., yes; in 1890 Garfield had
81 900 over Haacock. and in 1881 Cleve-
land has / ,l24 over Biaine.--Inter Ocean.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Democraric aspirants fer Congress, who
were defeated by small nniorities, in
several states, will contest. with knowl-
edge that a Democratic house will proba-
bly, seat them.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Vne o. two IL our exchanges were little
SIGNATURE in getting in 'Now that the
'n0as Of battle has cleared away" last
'sek, while New York was still smoking.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20
PROBATE NOTICES

Ata Probate conrt. held in and for land county,
Dakota at the oilic. of Judge of Probate In tha
town Of Miller in said county on the 10th day of
October A. II. 1874.
Iresent Hen. Benz r. Payne. Judge OF Prooatel
i'hsSr rousrr ~ o, % Hasn. IL PFobArE COURT
In the matter OF the estate Of Ihos. Mathison
deeeased
On reading and filing the petition OF ws.s Cornell
OF Hand county. setting forth that Thcs. Mathi-
son died intesate on or abont the Eth day of Sep
tember 1874. and praying that letters OF admini..
tration OF the ct ate VI said doessed be issued -
wm s. Cornell Of Polo, county Of Hand ID. T.
II il ordt red that said apphcaon and petition he
beard by the Judse of Probate in and for Hand
county, ID. ]. st th. November terri to be held at
his Office in the town of Miller in said Hand coun.
ty IN the LIST day of December, A. ID Rs+ at 80
o'clock A. N. of that day.
II Il further ordered that due notice thereof be
Given BY publishing a copy OF this o.der for three
succes,iye weets tone in esch Neek) prior 70 sail
hearing In the Hand County Press, newspaper
published la said county
b. the court BEsJ r. PAYNE,
Dsted october 10, 1884. Probate Judge.
ec;,0t3
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

~ sseras very much consolation to Re
S''cans 10 say that Blaine will bs prom
|esa' in the history of this country long
|1'es Cleveland is forgotten.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

<0nns Sechler paid an election bet bv
sAeesing wm Thorne from st. Lawrence
Z Miller last Monday, with Squire Muir
sl' Walking IN front carrying banner.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

There seems to be gang Of fre-bugs
in Huron and Mitchell. Several attempts
have been made to burn both towns. HUI
ron offers biz reward for conviction of
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

a. sioux Falls company is preparing to
90 saryey up the Missouri from Pierre
Bismarck, prob lbly for townsite specs.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

We Gsss King will not bn called upon
\ come forth from his ssclusion.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

sam ncalssters, the Black Hills politi-
.an has q posed of his interests in tho
'a'naestaks minss and proposes leaving
Daso,s
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Tho Republicans don't want the earth.
'asy can aGori 10 iay 'em down once in
t'en or eight deals.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Cleveland can't get Maria to darn his
|cks 10 the White House probably Belya
lockwood.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

The only thing we have heard the DEM
|fAu concede IL Gifford's election.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Saygent Jones, who shot ut Giutaeu has
tA been scq,itted.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Hsw strange that J. Henry wasn't Left
yer. md J. T. il somemore.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

Maud s. sgain lowered her record at
|hington 10 2:09l.
Hand County press. (Miller, Dakota [S.D.]) 1882-1893, 1884-11-20

The district composed of townships
III. li2, ll3, ia range GS. and one half
OF the townships of III, II2, lib, ia range
67 designated as district No. = will proba-
bly, have an interesting time at the next
session Of court, caused by the canvass
ing board refusing to count and throwing
out the votes Of the topnships OF range
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1884-02-08

snELDYvILLE, IND, February G-some
excitement was accustomed in the north, m
part OF the county last night by the abdpc-
ton OF a little girl. Over two years ago
Mrs. Jerry Vernon died, leaving her bus
band two children, who were to inherit her
estate. The Oldest girl was years Of age,
and this child Vernon commenced to take
about the country with him. Theguardian
objected to this and made Vernon find her
a permanent home. Francis Curry, a
young married man, adopted the child,
and was rearing her as his own. I.ssi
Sunday night Curry, his wife and the child
attended services In the little country
church near by, Vernon also being present.
At the close Of the services, and as the
child was near the door, Vernon grabbed
her in his arms, ran out into the road,
jumped into n buggy, and was of into the
darkness before tho frightened people
realized what had happened. The screams
Of the lit.le one added 10 tho constcrna.
lion, but none dared not 10 follow. Where
Vernon has gone Is not known.