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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16
THE MEXICAN PLAN.

How the Greasers Enforce Demands for
Government Claims on Banks-A Call for
$4,000 Refused, and $4,000 Forcibly
Taken Instead.
LAREDO, TEX, Mays
About noon yesterday company of
MeXran Federal troops marched from
the garrison and formed into line In front
of Milmo Bros, bank in New Laredo.
A peremptory demand was made for
1900 claimed due the Government. and
upon refusal by Mr.. Dave Miimo, an
American citizen and part owner Of the
bank, the Government officials entered
the bank and took out twenty sacks of sill
yer of $500 each and marched off. There
is intense excitement on both sides of
the river Reports from Del Rio say the
excitement over the Mexican raid still runs
high. The Mexicans living in Del Rio are
moving across the river and threats of re-
taliation by Americans are heard. A bouse
belonging to Alvino Perez, the leader of
the Mexican gang, was burned in Eagle
Pass las night and no attempt made to
save it or questions asked as to how IT
caught fire.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16
Customs Rec eipts for April,

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Mays.
Inc receipts at this port fo
April were Sl9l ,423.47, of which
SlS9,4lG.51 came from duties, ano
the rest from fees and hospi-
tai taxes. This is a remarkable showing
against the corresponding month of 1883.
when the receipts amounted to ssl, 9aI.
The increase is due to larger sugar ami
dry goods import trade, which have
sprung up within year. St. Louis is
now doing an immense sugar business
with Cuba, the goods arriving in lots O.
$50, 600 at a time.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16
WASHINGTON NOTES

AT a meeting of the Senate Committee
or Finance, an agreement was reached
that the Trade Dollar bill should be re-
ported adversely. Senator Sherman was to
draw up an adverse report. 50 - ~
A sHoTIoN to ret aside the verdict and
award a new trial in the case of Hallet Kill
bourn VS.. United States ex-Sergeant-a at.
Arms Thompson was argued recently at
Washington. The District Attorney said
he would advise the Government to let
judgment go for $4,000, and if the verdict
was reduced to that amount he would fur
ther suggest that no appeal be taken and
the money paid. The court reserved its
decision.
AT Washington, on the 9th, Judge Hag-
ner set aside the verdict of 800 as ex.
cessive in the case of Hallet Kilbourne
against ex-Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson
but said if the plaintiff would accept his
judgment for Sd, 900 it would be allowed to
stand; otherwise he would grant a new
trial. -T-- rses
The House Committee on Expenditures
in the Department of Justice decided to
make no investigation of Senator Kellogg's
case except so far as itmay be necessary to
prove the good faith of Government off.
cials in securing indictments.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16

Among the appropriations not in book
estimates are: Colorado River, Col,
$4,000, and Grand River, Mich, $685.
900.
There are large number of minor ap-
preparations in the bill for rivers and har-
bors in various parts of the country. The
bill provides for the Missouri River Com
mission. Also that no tolls or operating
charges shall be levied upon vessels pass
ing through any canal or other work for
improvement of navigation belonging to
the United States. The bill as reported
appropriates Sl2,6l9,lO0.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16

the letter method. The execution was
Axsd for June 18th.
II ID said thet the Pennsylvania Com
pany win soon be in possession Of the
Cleveland. Akron & Columbus Railroad,
running from Hudson, O., to Columbus, o.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16

AT a ball some one took it into hiss
head to stand in the ante-room and
count the number of gentlemen who.
would straighten their hair by passing
their fingers through it before entering
the ballroom. 1t was found that out
of thirt, gentlemen twenty-nine went
throuoh this little operation of
them people with very little hair on
their heads.-RehOJo 9th Sunday Herald
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16

House servants in Mexico receive
from IS to $3.50 ger month. They do
not board in the family they serve, but
buy their meals and eat them in their
swn Chicago Journal
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16
THE EAST.

THE opening of the new Produce Elk.
change in New York was celebrated by a
reception and grand concert, about 10000
persons being present.
The financial troubles in New York
broke oil 81 cents per barrel at Bradford,
caused drop of 81 cents per bushel in
wheat at Chicago, and depressed the less
desirable stocks in Wall street from 9 to
AZ points.
CHARLES O'CoNoR's health was improv.
ing.
A CERTIFICATE Of incorporation of the
Universal Telephone Company, capital
$500, 900, divided into shares of 500 each,
was filed in New York.
SHIPPING COMMISSIONER DUNCAN, of New
York, has been summoned by the United
States District court TO show cause why he
should not be removed for malfeasance in
Office.
JOHN F. SLATER, who gave 81 ,000, 900 for
educational purposes in the South, died at
Norwich, Conn.,, recently.
"A GENERAL strike of tbs stove moulders
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-05-16
RIVERS AND HARBORs.

What the Natios's Representative Propose
to Expend Next Year In the Improvement
of the National Harbors and Maritime
Highway.
WASHINGTON, D c.. May7.
The river and harbor bill, as reported,
contains the following appropriations for.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
"Wes:ward the Star OF Empire
Takes 1t Way"

In a few short years there will be
broad domain of the United States.
Every valley, every plain, every
point where man can settle and
make q living, at either farming,
herding or mining, will be subjected
to the wants of man, and made to
give up whatever wealth or benefit
there is in it. Another great IRON
tracked highway has made through
connections with the Pacific coast,
and the West is bound to the East by
another link of steel that brings the
East and West nigh unto each other.
The following from the Haley News-
Miner of the 26.h relative to the
opening of the o. 8. l.. through to
Portland is a bit of interesting new
to al: The connection between the
two lines was made yesterday, the
last spike being driven about $40
o'clock in the afternoon. A special
train passed over, containing a large
party of officials of both roads. A
few citizens present. No
speeches were made and no demon
istration occurred beyond q little
local excitement.
"A new time card goes into effect
on the Oregon Short Line December
lat, which will bring the north
bound train here about 10 a. m. and
the south-bound train about 2::30 or
8 p. m. The cars will lay over at
Shoshone instead of at Ketchum, as
heretofore.
1t is rumored that through sleepers,
without change, from Chicago to
Portland, Oregon, by way of the
Oregon Short Line, and 0. r. &.N.,
will be put on December lst."
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
LITERATURE

All books Ind periodicals sent to Mn. "a
REYNOLDS, Of Glendale, M. T., Will receive
nrompt attention and careful review In this
column.
A,nnne the many admirable books
published for young people by d.
Lathrop 4 Co, OF Bost n, is one en-
titled "A Boys Workshop" The
author realizes the fact that every
bow. at some age, shows q desire to
handle tools, and to fashion for him
self, articles for use or play. This
book describes the shop. the tools and
the best way 10 use them 1t also
tells how t" make various things and
eives patterns, directions and de-
sivns. It is neatly bound and prop
erIy illustrated, and would 6e a
treasure Of information to any D0y.
"shining Hours" is the title of No:
7 Of Noung Folks Library. published
bv the same tirm. These shining
hours are those spent under some
stately pines at sun set when their
tops were giided by the shining
ravs. The trees were called the
Golden pines, and these precious
Rours aud their memories last
through q lifeCime of sorrow. The
story itself is interesting and the
language very fine. 1t Is q $500
prize story and SO is, of course, called
superior. .
fhe December Century is full OF
choice reading and whets the appe-
lite for further pleasure the coming
wear. F.. A. r.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
Glendale Notes.

On Sunday evening, November
23rd. Miss Mary Pond exchanged the
care-free existence Of girlhood Tor
the responsibilities Of wifehood and
became Mrs. George Vance. Your
correspondent wishes her . long and
happy life.
! { On Monday, November Oath, Mr..
and Ms. Charles Armstrong were
nIeased by the arrival at their home
Of . fine boy, who has evidently
come to stay. We hope his presence
will alleviate the LONELINESS caused by
the loss of three little ones over q
year ago.
Some of the youthful hunters and
trappers. of our place capture, oc'
oasionally, fine specimens. Charles
LefIar recently secured q large eagle,
which was purchased and stuffed Dy
Prof. Reynolds. The bird measured
ak feet across the wings and thirty
six inches in length.
Thanksgiving day was observed
With the usual devotion to turkey
and cranberry sauce in some families,
but no church bells rang and rs q
works went on a. on ordinary days.
the camp appeared as usual.
Christmas goods are beginning to
anpear. and Sunday school commit
tees are planning to assist SANTA
Claus in his usual work.
GLENDALE, Nov. %, 1885.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03

Paris, N0Y. q. - At q cabinet
council to-day It was decided tn make
the proposed increase duty on for
egH gram 2 francs per centimeter.
DoNaoLA. Nov. %. The messen-
ger from General Gordon who was
reported yesterday to have reached
Merriam has arrived here. he brings
q dispatch from Gordon eight weeks
old. After leav ng Kha'toum the
messenger was captured ana detained
SINE time ut ShenGy.
LONDON, Nov. q. Slight earth
auxke sb0cksf were felt yesterday ut
Rome, Marsefiles &nd Lyons.
PARIS, Nov. s29.-The Telegraph
says: The cabinet has obtained Ger
tain knowledge that Chinaintends to
continue war. It in probable that
1900 reinforcements will be sent to
China.
PARIS, Nov. 29.-After the votes
in the Chamber Of Deputies yest+ r
day favorinE . vigorous prosecution
Of the Chinese war the government
issued an order quickenfng the dis
patch OF feinforcements for Admiral
Courbet and 9oneEaa DeLisfe.
Hone KoNa, Nov. 29.-Reports
have reached here that the boiler Of
the French man-of war Regault
Genoielly burst, killing thirteen per-
SONS.
LONDON, Nov. 29.-Several small
failures on theBtovk exchange are an
nounoed. The most notable is that
of Douglas Petr1ce.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
A POOL.

A meeting of the genera! fre'gnt
AGENTS OF the reads interested IN tne
idaho and Montana business, ~ss
~ making an arrangement by which
., rates on Idaho and Mo, tana
Missouri river = DC main ;,
wss agreed to adopt the same rates on
s"ch 6usiness between Chicago and
the Missouri river as are in effect De-
tween Chicago and st. Paul. Com
missioner Mldglsy wss i anaan o,, u
~ shove action. It was agreed that
the general managers Of the various Us
requested 70 use their i beet eit9ats o 70
tI.e fdaho and Montana business, as
~ No other way would it be possible
- bring about . strict maintenance
Of rates.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
a AniasAAhkir.

P1rTsBuRa, Pa, Nov. 28.-Detect-
i've Dougherty, acting under an
order from the court. prevenesd the
meeting betwe cen Chas.. Mitchell and
John 6Maspie;4he httefla resident
Of tins city, arranged for tonight.
The c0XtestawaS to have been with
four ouncs fI8xes ai1dia large crowd
repfessatahkeve Yer grsde OF society
was present. TIE receipts at the
door sdasantedto t1;;2o0.. During the
Last oft The preHtnfnary setsto. between
local puktilst(g;st the detective notified
Mitchell and afiiespie That they could
not cousestokether. When, Mitchell
eSrihinedthis to the audience, the
news was received vita eers, curses
and q demand for the return of tho
money takeh at the.bo office. Com m
iparative quiet was finally reetorea py
a promise OF i set-to between Mitch
eli and Billy Madden. This wa
without interest and concluded the
performance.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
The Greatest Of

Mercy, how those fellows cal, how
peremptory they we're in order, how
eager in contemplation, how energetic
in cutting up, how vigorous in putting
down. They hurry through the opera
ton as though they were having .
tooth pulled. and the quicker. il was
over the better. I was psrticularly
stl uck by one man who finished . pork
pie, a cup Of custard, some Geld coffee
and fifteen or twenty pieces Of cheese
in less time, I was going to say thaa it
takes to tell it, who asked. whife the
tumbler was still resting IN his mouth
and the milk WIS gurgfmg down his
throat. "Check, please" and stretching
ont the other hand for the ticket1 IS he
moved away, pressing his fingers inte
his side pocket for change with whleh
to pay. No wonder liver pulls ara sold
by the billions. no upadeF stomach zpgs
ulstors of various sorts and kinds ind
quick and ready sale. no wonder doc
tors retire rich, no wonder. indeed, that
our grayeyards grow and our cemAter@
les extend their boundaries year by
year. 1t apparently makes NO differ
n c what time Of the year il is, the icy
breath of winter, the s~weltering heat
of dog-day August, the lassitude breed
ing fogs of spring, and the pleasant at
mosphere of autumn, each in it's way
inspires appetite and drives the human
race pell-mell into the modern restau.
rants. We have them from the hum
BILE doughnut stand on the sidewalk, or,
for that matter, q lower g-ade still, q
hot corn man, who sells his fragrant
cobs from the curb of the pavement.
through many, many, styles and ranks
until we reach those gilded palaces
where luxury is the normal. condition
and extravaganza the customary rule.
The great sin to-day is against the hui
man stomach. Sins against the Ten
Commandments, We are told, can be
forgiven, sins against human laws can
be expatiated, sins against individuals
be condoned. but sins against the
stomach remain uncanceled and unfor-
given. A disordered stomach breeds
disease OF every sort and kind; it I'M
mans the nerves. it unbalances the
brain, it dims the eye, it para!yses the
ear and makes life so wretched that
the conundrum often rises: lis 1t
worth while to 60 through 30 much to
gam so little IN the end!"
Everybody has his nostrum: All the
way from hot water baths inside to red
flannel bandages outside; there can De
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
Overman mining Company.

Arrangements were perfected yes
terday By which Thomas Hamiyn
disposed of IN eighth interest In the
Overman lead, situated ABOUT q
mile north Of the Co'uss, to M.
Alfred Gunderson for $4,000. Nj:
Hamlvp still retains o~De-righth OF
the mine. Immediately following
the sal. the gentlemen interested IN
the properly met at the office OF
Curtis & Majors and organized with
the followi g named officers,
President-ThOmas HAInlyn.
Vice President-J R Boyce, Jr.
superiutend-nt- w R. O'Connor'
Trea.urer-J. H. Curtis.
Secretary-Gr~en Majors.
BOARD of Directors -R: OCon-
nor. lanes MalOnry, Alfred Gunder-
son' ]. r. Beyce, Jr., Thomas ham
ii. D. Reynolds was gwen . con-
tract to pu, up the necessary macai
erv for working tie mine satislac-
toTily.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
A Well.Selected Stock.

AS the holidays are approaching
we would call the attention of the
people of Butte and vicinity to the
fact that Ed. Wilhelm has placed in
bis cases one of the finest
displays of goods in his line
ever brought to Butte in the
line If ladies' gold wa'ches; the latest
styles in bracelets; neck and guard
chains; vest chains; sleeve aud collar
buttons; gold band rings; set rings in
gold; rims; ear drops, in gold and
plate; spectacles in gold and silver
and in nickel and cellutOid, and, in
fact, everything that pertains to a
weli-selected st 1ck of jewelry. Call
at his store on West Park street and
be convinced that his experience has
taught him to select just what the
people need.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
Medical Intelligence,

At a dinner party given at the man
sion of Colonel Percy Yerger, on Aus
tin avenue, Colonel Cortis OF into q
row with DR.. Emmett, and told the lat.
ter what he thought of him, the remarks
being far from fattering.
"That insult, sir" replied the Doctor
who is something of q blow-hard; "that
insult will cost you your life"
"Why, Doctor, you talk as though you
we're my family physician" -Te1as
Strings.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
NlsCELLAM,cuu..

~ "-..
NEW YORK. NQY. @.-Tha s.,,ur.
OIL o;5, 1eessrs: Bgrson 4 Co.. broker. az
r,Snseehth affect, was an
amonnx - eI - =, moornlng. Preferences
C~H ~ Nio77e01 6
IN G,hh.oAao, Nov. 2o-Judge Tuley
ce,veG v shc court this morning re-
nofnTmxnta Sppneastonl for the APP
Of Wiihar 2 s teoeaver Q the estate
oVOtSY granting the
HnrIhnt J. nalng Horace A.
him hovsv.. ssaN he enjoined
~ 5,sSss"ves II0m interfering with
the Times newananer "v,.ss 'ecy OF
special oYd6r 81 sfka' ~one4 "noef
Nrw vcpv ~ ri -.
hsnk weekly
chaneee: 'Re.srve ;...ssa .doi noI
the f. sOOO;
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
AN ten I'M
somethips New II Store
Butte 6nnkarA j

BY reference to the new I'd. Of lie
Pavilion managers It may be elem
that the Pavilion roller skating rhk
will he converted into an ice. skating
rink IS soon a6the weather BECOMES
cold en-. ugh to form ice. This Iill
be something new and noyel to ma}ny
Butteites and give everybody an bp-
portunity TO enjoy . heaithfal dnd
really delightful exercise. There ire
many gray boards and bald headd1n
the city who have steered clears.of
The festive rollers, having little COLI
dence Ia the tricky wheels, each Of
which, it seems TO them, wat Ito
carve out q path Of It's own upon Me
floor. They are too cratic and way
ward In their disposition to suit the
staid habits of these old gentle
men. But Ehey are at home
on ice skates. They can
feel the ground under them, IS it
were. They. haYe but q pair OF
steel blades TO guide instead Of eight
chattering little rollers, and as they
strike out in graceful curves, eachfes
true a. the arc Of q circle, they know
where they are going and Just where
they can stop. They don't have to
run against . lady friend or the side
Of the building in order to stop. A
slight raising upon the heel and the
thing Is done.
And then what pleasing little
scenes and incidents hid away In the
crest lumber room Of the memory
will the ice skate recall Ihe little
mittened hand, warmly and conf
ingly graspinG your own;
laughing, sparkling eyes peering
from beneath the :fnr-lined
hood; rosy cheeks, hslf concealed
within the circiing tippet, wing
with the CRIMSON of the evening sun
set, the quick drawn breath, the half
parted cherry lips, disclosing pearly
teeth, and the .lntOxicAtiOn INDUCED
by the responsive swaylDg move
ments OF tue little sweetheart at Your
side will All be bfo1gt TO view OF fel,
when once sxai:. the smoothly glid-
ing runners ~ strapped upon the
feet.
Many are still skating down the
stream Of life with the companions
of their boyhood days, aud though
they have had their tails and bumps
on their sometimes r. ughened course
the m.ttened hand is still firnl-
~ and warmly held; the eyes,
though dimmned with age, still
wear the same old trusting look;
the cheeks, though withered and
drawn with care, still have = charm
unknown to youth and the lips a
smile for one alone. And though
their movements have lost in grace,
and Outlines their course is turned
by ''crumpIed" ice. they are still
gliding, slowly but surely down.
uown to the great lair hole" from
which they are borne upon the hid
den waters to the eternal shore be-
yOnd.
But wewere speaking OF the Pa
vilion ice rink and have d~igressed.
We will merely add that when 1T is
complete the gray boards Of our city
may live again their boyhood hours
and taste the sweets they once ea-
s~rnl Sp THAN mind
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03

DrRr1N. Nov. 20.-Earl Spencer.
I,ord-Lieutenant of Ireland. hss
abandoned his intention 20 prosec11e
the United ireland newspaper iof
libel.
at Dnhiin continues to report wide
snread disaffectior among Inc PeoPle
81 the citv and general activity, OF
sacrer societiea in recruiting their
nmmber. Nationalist make open
hoast Of their .g'eat increase sno
Young Ireland societies are muitlply-
inc rxnidly. Numerous public meet,
INC. are being held by Young ireland
~soe;eties In provinces ut which con
s;dsrsbie display is made Of Irish
Amar;can friendship and Boer haes'
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-12-03
Tho Territories.

President Arthur has commuted
the sentence of Frank Young to i'm
pris0nment for life. Young was
sentenced TO be hung for murder
committed in Galtatin county last
winter.
Ketchum Keyst0ne: The new tun-
mel on the Harris mine, on Eikhorn
Hill, struck the ledge SATURDAY
evening last. TIE ore vein has not
been-cutted, but the ore resembles
that found above, which is of good
shipping quality.
A cleanup was made at the Forest
King mine the latter part of las,
week Abput one hundred and
twenty-five .Ons were put through,
and the c)ean-up is estimated ut b.
tween four aud i've Thousand dollars
The dust will he sent to the assay
Office at Boise City. The ore that
was put through was taken from the
upper works of the mine. The ore in
the lower tunnel is believed to he
richer than that above. - World.
The first lot of ore sold in open
market ct the Ketchum Sampilng
works was from the Buzzo s.. NJ.
Co.'s mines, and was bought by T.
e Clohecy Il 20. There were nearly
ii tons in the lot. and the amount
paid was 1892. So. The works are
now in running order, and owners of
ores can have them sampled and get
their cash, the same a. the farmer
gets the cash for his wheat when he
Iakee it to market. -Ketchuns Key
stone.
MI. Thomas johnson was found
dead on the walk In front of Rankin
hall on Saturday morning. A medical
examination was held, when 1t was
found that the right side Of the skull
was broken, also the right collar bone
and one rib on the right side. Death
probably resulted instantaeously.
Mr.. johnson had lived in this part
of the country several years, and had
made the Sisters hospital his home
most of the time for the past year.
He was about sixty years OF age, and
we believe had no relatives IN This
o0untry.-Mtee0utd Times Is,