davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-08-07
THE EAST.

THE annual stockholders meeting of
Captain Eads' Ship Canal Company,
which organized under .he laws of New
Jersey, was held in Jersey City recently.
The most important business transacted
was the election of ex-Secretary William
Window as President, Mr.. Eads making
the motion nominating Window.
MARTIN VAN buren,, grandson of Presi-
dent Van Brren, died at New York on the
18th. He was a bachelor and prominent
society man.
FIRE the other afternoon at the works of
the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Com
pany, on the Delaware River, Philadelphia,
caused loss of 100000. Three buildings
were destroyed. There was an insurance
Of about $4,000.
THE burial place of General Grant has
been changed to Riverside Park, New York.
JOHN A. OUTER, a prominent coal oper-
ator of Mahanoy Plane, Pa, has been fore
closed by the Sheriff. His liabilities are
about S15O,O00.
AN official of the Pennsylvania Railway
Company said recently at Philadelphia
that there was no truth in the report that
the company contemplated an advance in
emigrant rates.
DESTRUCTIVE fire occurred at Manns-
willie, N. Y, the other morning. Every
store in town, nine dwellings and the
Church of the Disciples were burned.
Loss estimated $4,000; insurance, $4,000.
The employees Of the Westinghouse Air
Brake Company, at Pittsburgh, Pa, have
been notified that their wages will be re-
duced from 5 per cent. in some instances to
49, per cent. in others. The average re-
duction is 20 per cent.
PROF. BROOKS and Frederick Moore,
prominent residents of Winsted Conn.,,
started on a balloon ascension the other
afternoon. The balloon was struck by
lightning and was precipitated to the
ground. The occupants were badly hurt.
LAURA Don, the actress, was reported as
dying of consumption. She left New York
recently for Southern California.
a MONUMENT to the memory of Rebecca
Nourse, who was hanged for witchcraft,
July 10, 1852, was dedicated at her old
home in Danvers, Mass, on the 3Oth.
GENERAL GRANTS cottage at Mt. Nc
Oregon. n. Y, was struck by lightning on
the evening of the 3Cth. The electric light
above the casket was extinguished, and
Colonel Beck and General r. H. jackson,
the attendants in charge, were rendered
insensible for some time by the shock.
The property of the Bankers & Mer-
chants Telegraph Company was sold at
New York recently and brought 500, 900.
1t was purchased by Edward s. Stokes on
behalf of the reorganization committee.
STANLEY HUNTLEy, popular writer for
the press and author of the famous 'Spoo-
pendyke Papers," died at New York re-
Gently.
NINE men got into bucket to be hauled
to the top of shaft connecting with the
new Croton aqueducts at New York the
other day. When up go feet the bucket
caught on projection and tipped. Four
men were thrown out, two clinging to the
bucket, but the other two, William Cum
ningham and Timothy Harrington, were
dashed to death.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-08-07

A hitherto unknown metal is said
TO have been discovered in the Lea On
Valley. Pennsylvania. which is likely.
70 supplant nickel in general use.--M
y. Sun.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Another story comes up of eX-Treas-
urer Spinner. OF course his curious
signature on greenbacks made many
people desirous of obtaining it in an
other form, and he received hundreds
of requests annually for his autograph.
For time he answered each one in an
autograph note. but the labor involved
became so great that finally he had
printed form prepared running: Your
request of such date is hereby COM
piled with" Then when an autograph
request came in he simply signed his
blank form and let it 90 at that. One
day a tall, raw-boned countryman walk
ed into his office. Morning." said he
Good morning." said Spinner. looking
up. 81 come for that place YOU
promised me-" said the countryman,
after an awkward pause. place ?''
said Spinner, GROSSLY; Il promised you
no place" '.Yes, you did," insisted
the countryman, stoutly; I've got
your promise in your own handwrit-
ing With that he hauled out one of
Spinner's autograph replies: Your re-
quest of such date" etc. but, man
alive" said Spinner, THAT was in re-
spsnse to request from you for my
autograph" No. 'twasn't," said the
man; Il never asked no autograph. |
want place; that's what | wrote for"
Spinner had the mans letter hunted
up. Sure enough, it was formal ap-
plication for place. Here" said
Spinner, emptying into his big hand all
the money he had in his pocket
Here's some money for you. can't
give you place. l haven't any to
give" And with that the country
man had to be content.-NetO York
Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

The Rev. Mr.. killbourn and the Rev. Mr..
McCorkle, OF Lagonds, are holding the grand
est series of meetings that have ever been
held in this neighborhood. The sermons
preached are extraordinary and very sppro-
PIRATE. The house is nightly filed to its ut
most capacity. The meetings will no doubt
continue the coming week; if they are it will
surely bring down .pentecostal shower such
as was never known in this vicinity. Ser
vices every evening at o'clock.
Mr.. Tom Haily has not bought the Tiers
farm, as was stated.
Mr.. William Davis died near fremont City
the 25th inst, of consumption. The inter-
ment was on Thursday, the 26th, at Il a. M,
at Nettlecreek cemetery.
Mr.. Denis, an old and respected neighbor
is lying at the point OF death.
MIR. Louis Mesd's cornet band composed
Of tin pans, plough shares, ETC., ETC., seranaded
Mr.. Nike Hsily the 25th inst.
Mr.. Harry Bowlus is the guest OF Miss Les
sic Alter.
Mr.. jim Wyant is the guest of Miss AL
verEa Brandle.
Miss Louie Welsh is on the sick list.
Mr. John NJ. Berger, of Lagonda, was here
the 23d inst.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

He wrote his own biography and left
it where the edition will never grow
dim. The alphabet he used was made
of the rivers, the plains, the forests,
and the eternal heights. He started in
his youth with his face to the West;
started toward where no trails had
been blazed. where there was naught
TO meet him but the wilderness, the
wild beast, and the still more savage
man. He made his lonely camps by
the rivers, and now it is a fiction with
those who sleep on the same grounds
that the waters in their flow murmur
the great pathfinder name. He fol-
lowed the water-courses to their sour
ces, and guided by them, learned
where the mountains bent their crests
to make possible highways for the feet
of men. He climbed the mountains
and disputed with the eagles of the
crags' for points of observations; he
met the wild beast and subdued him;
he met the savage of the plains and of
the hills. and, in his own person, gave
him notice of his sovereignty in skill.
in cunning and in courage. To the
red man he was the voice of fate. In
him they saw materialized foreboding
of their destiny. To them he was
voice crying the coming of a race
against which they could not prevail;
before which they We're to be swept
away.-iSGt Lake Tribune.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

William Ewing, of Conemaugh is a
highly respected gentleman of sixty
years of age and is member in good
standing of the Disciples Church. The
necessity for these statements will ap-
pear right away. In Mr.. Ewing S
house were two clocks, one down
stairs and the other up, which had not
moved for two years. A tinker was
recently called in to repair the down.
stairs clock. While he was ut work
Mr.. Ewing's cat. very intelligent ami
NAL, jumped upon the table on which
the clock stood and closely watched all
that was done. After the clock had
been fixed and made to strike again
the cat disappeared. Some time later
the clock up stairs was heard to strike.
The members of the family, in great
surprise, hastened up stairs and were
astonished to find that the cat had
opened the clock door and, by insert
ing its paws among its works, had
actually overcome the obstacle to its
running. They stood and watched it
and saw it strike the pendulum with
one of its front paws, just as the tinker
had done with the downstairs clock.
The cat did not set the hands, for the
reason, perhaps, that it did not know
the precise time. .-JOhnStOUn (Pd.) Iri-
bIi,le
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

special fitness or experience for the
work. to undertake, at least in small
way, the planting of orchards or small
fruits. 1t requires no highly gifted
seer to perceive that most of these
efforts will be abortive. The fact is, tho
wrecks of ill-conceived fruit plantations
are strewn over the whole country.
We have no desire to say word that
may discourage any one from engaging
in fruit culture who will attempt it in a
rational and businesS-like manner; but
we would warn the inexperienced to
look on both sides of the subject, and
it has two sides, one of which is not the
rose-colored one that is usually painted
by newspaper writers.
The fruit-grower needs to have a
courageous heart, and an abounding
faith in his pursuit. He has numerous
enemies with which TO contend and to
conquer; unfavorable seasons are not
infrequent; numerous insects and para
site fungi are constantly disputing pos
session of his plants, trees and fruit; a
general business depression. or an ex-
cessive supply of fruit often deprives
him of all or nearly all profits. But
these difficulties are probably not
greater than those attending many
other pursuits. Tck's Magazine.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27
Fruit-Growin@ as a Business.

Fruit-growing. Is a business, is espe-
cially adapted TO some regions, and to
some restricted localities. This truth,
in relation to certain kinds OF fruits, is
well comprehended. but. regarding
others, less attention is given to it than
good Judgment demands. Outside of
certain well-detned areas no ono would
think of planting peach orchards and
vineyards for profit; and more than this
within the past fifty years the adapta-
bility of certain localities for the profit
able production of these fruits has
greatly changed, in many cases the re-
suit, probably. OF decreasing large
tracts OF country.
There is too much indiscriminate al
vice given by the press in regard to fruit
raising. Again, tree dealers and nur-
sery agents. seeking a market for their
wares, circulate wild statements about
the profits of the industry, and at
time like the present, when the prices
of grain are low, it is not difficult for
them to induce numerous persons IN
almost every community, who have not
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

A chicken thief last night robbed the hen
roost of man named Pierce, miller at War
der & Barnett's Touring mill, carrying off fl e
fat fowls, all there were in the coop.
A telegram was received at police head
quarters this morning from New Carlisle,
giving information of burglary perpetrated
there last night, atout 5000 worth OF cloth
ing and jawelry being stolen from store
The name OF the owner was not given.
The police were also informed this morning
that Room No. 20. Lagonis House, occupied
by Co. Fellowes and wife, regular guests OF
the house, was entered between one and two
O'Clock a. m, the door having been left un-
locked, and the CoIonel's oreIcoat some Of
Mrs. F's jewelry and. it is claimed, S35 in
money stolen, making altogether pretty
good haul. There are some suspicious of a
nm who had been in the house for day or
two doing some upholstering, and who is
missing this morning.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

The Scotchmen met last evening at JAR
dimes store and effected permanent organi-
zatlon by electing David H. Mitchell presi-
dent; Andrew Dobbie. vice president; Robert
Jardne, secretary; and n. D. Cannum, treas
urer John Mason. James Aird and Prim-
rose Harley were elected as trustees. A con-
stitution and bylaws were adopted The
committee on hall and furniture were ordered
to purchase furniture and rent hall in Avery :
block, South Limestone street. The dues are
placed at low figure, as il is the desire o.
the officers to have every Sco,chman in the
city join the organization. The society ex-
poets to occupy the new hall in two weeks,
and al those interested are invited 10 be
present OF the occasion.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

A number of articles have appeared recently
in the Enquirer, stirring up some high-toued
people in Georgia on old scores. A special
from Macon in a Cincinnati paper today says
half the State is by the ears over the articles
and that there is blood on the. moon. The
telegram says that Fred. S. Brown is the sup
posed author OF the articles over the signature
Sherwood - aud it is said heavy reward is
offered for him, on what charge is not stated
1t is further stated that Governor HoadIy is
to be called upon with requisition for John
r. Mclean, whose presence is required in
Georgia TO answer some questions that may
be put TO him. 1t is the understanding that
Sherwood" is a former journalist in this
city; still well-remembered. who latterly hs g
been upon the Enquirer.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Without any definite and final arrange
ments or announcement to that effect, it is
understood the Democracy OF Springfield will
hold their convention to nominate city and
township ticket fol- the spring election Mon
Gay evening, March l6, three weeks previous
to election day aud that the wards will elect
delegates to that convention on any OF the
evenings of the week preceding, as most con-
veuient The central committee will hold
meeting the later part of next week, after re-
turning from Clevelsnds inauguration, when
appropriate action will be taken in the
premises This seems TO be about the situs-
ton on that side of the political rail fence.
The whole question of the nomination for
Mayor on that ticket seems to binge-though
Why so it would take a smart man 10 tell-on
Mr.. C. W. Constantine's real intentions as to an
attempt to succeed himself. His bosom
friend and con6dant, Johnny Kinpane, will
tell you, honor bright, honest Iniuu, he
doesn't know for the life of him whether G.
W. intends to run again or not. The feeling
SetmS 10 De tnat II, after careiuily SCANNING
the field and feeling the public puise, the
little schemer thinks be can "get there again
he will prepare to "get." OtberwIse not. Next
to him Jacob January Smith holds claim on
the nomination which is not quite outlawed
by age yet, and there is a considerable and
respectable element of the party hoping to
see young John Zimmerman at the head of
the ticket He has a double-turn on the NOM
ination for Solicitor, if somebody knocks the big
persimmon off the Mayoral shrub. Billy Mills
for Street Commissioner, of course. VIM. l..
u'Brien is said to be not averse to being sp-
peased for former defeat by trying it on for
the Msrshalship again. There are other names
10 Democratic mouths, but these are the prin-
.ira
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

happy here it Is" The woman, SelzIng
it, replied: 80 | wish had said ten!'
A traveller in Nebraska noticed at
small station that the men collected on
the platform all wore most detected
look Their subdued manner and sor-
rowful appearance indicated that
serious disaster had occurred. whats
the trouble?" he asked through the
car window; "a lot of people muir
dered?" mo, stranger; it's worse'n
that" said citizen. The White
Elephant burned down las night"
whats the White ELEPHANT" Hit
war the only likker store in town,
stranger "-DctroH Post.
He was college graduate and went
out to one of the Territories to reform
Western journalism. In the first issue
OF his paper he stated that prohibition
was a Uerdta qHcStiO. In the next issue
he rebuked several OF his esteemed con-
temporaries for using the word
standpoint and told them that it
was no better than .'sitpoint." The
third issue of the paper never appeared,
and one of the citizens explained the
1act DN saying tldL 'ile uuiheu tHIhS
died of too much word-slinging." The
young journalist has come back East
and is learning to be newspaper-man.
What is that you say? Harry mar
ried, Well, I'll never belize in men
again" ..Why?" The oaths of love
that man swore to mer' "Well, but
YOU threw him over. You've been
married three MONTHS Il don't care.
He was so devoted to me; and when
Jack proposed to me and | accepted
Harry declared that he would be true
to my memory and mourn me as ono
dead to him We'll, it's of no con-
sequence now to YOU He might
have been decent about it. He might
have gone into mourning for year
ANYHOW.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27
NEW C4RLISL h.

Burglars broke into the clothing store of c.
Bell, of this place, Thursday night, by forcing
apart, with a crowbsr, the double front doors.
The tools for the purpose We're taken from p.
the party in charge OF this store, and he says
the thieves got about 5000 worth OF
clothing, made by their tailor, and
quite Il lot of ready-made clothing and
piece goods, &c , the value OF which he can
not tell until an invoice is made. 1t is just a
year since Neff 4 Miller's was broken into and
OF goods.
The most interesting organization we have
at this place is the most unpretentious, and
that is the Chsutsuqua circle of about forty
members.
DR.. Barere's mother and sisters will come
to this town 10 live about the first of April
The doctor is having good practice, there
fore has called the balance OF the family TO
him and thus become a peFmancy here.
Mr. Macarthur has had the local business his
own way here for the past few months, but
he has done just as well by his customers as
though he had competition in the business
There are three lumber dealers here now
and all are reporting some business. We are
to have the greatest building boom this SUM-
mer we have yet had.
Mr.. J. X. Funderburg we presume has had
the creamery buildings put on his land across
the creek as an inducement to have his farm
taken into the corporation. Council, pleas
take notice.
With all the dull times, business in most
lines is brisk here, and we think when spring
opens all the factories will put on full force
of hands and make it still better.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

A fire occurred few evenings since in
Chaplain Earnshsw's residence at the Dayton
Soldiers Home, from the naphtha-gas fix
tures the naphtha escaping at the jet and
taking fire when an attempt was made 70
light the gas. In the efforts OF the Chaplain
to extinguish the flames, he inhaled the
fumes ana flames A short time after he was
overcome with a choking sensation; for a
time his life was despsired OF. Relief came
by coughing and proiuse expectoratiOn mix
with blood. The Inhalation OF tie poison,
caused a congestion. OF the lungs. The Chap
lain is out Of danger, but much prostrsted.
The prompt and skilliul treatment of DR.. A.
S. Dunlap will ever be appreciated by the
Chaplain, bis family and many friends.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Those who care to hear the fundamental
principles of civil government discussed would
do well to consult the programme of next
weeks National Reform Conve ntion, sdver-
tsed in our columns. The State and the
Church, the State and the Family, the State
and the SshNath, and such themes are living
issues Just row.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Tom Robinson, where are you? Bob Far
r-ll, lightweight pugiiist, is in the city, and is
prepared to match his "Noyice" against Robin
son in q four-rouud glove contest, scientific
points to count only, the winner 10 take the
gross receipts. Mr.. Farrell says he may be
addressed through this Office.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Mr.. Jsnas Drury is now of the opinion that
the promised cold snap will be upon US be-
tween now and Sunday, but that it will not
be anything like SO severe as was first pre-
dicted, which is cheerful, certainly. He says
further, the average temperature for this
month will be lower than for any month
within his recollection and record.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

The DcWtsche Nedtztnas Zeitung gives
an account of a series of careful ex-
perimcnts made in the Prussian army
as to the utility of serving schnaps to
soldiers in active service. After pro-
longed trials the army surgeons aban-
doned the use of spirits and give tea or
coffee in place of it.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Mrs. Belle, wife of Prof. J. ". Freeman,
superintendent of schools at South Charles
ton, died in parturition yesterday, leaving a
family OF three little ones. 1t was impossible
to save the life of mother or child. The
funeral will be held at London tomorrow
at noen. The South Charleston schools were
dismissed yesterday.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

II is pleasure to hear men talk on subjects
of which they are masters. DR.. 0rt will dis
cuss Religion in Common School Edaca-
ton" and Dr. Leonard "The Present Status
OF the Prohibition Movement" on next
Wednesday afternoon. Those who must at
tend prayer meeting on that evening will
have chance 10 hear them in the afternoon,
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Jim Mckinney, from this city, doing time
in the pen, at Columbus, for robbery, is one
of a number OF inmates suggested by a sar-
castle legislator rs members OF proposed
commission to have charge OF State printing
of school books Jim can spell his name.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Mr. J. D. Phleger, the faithful aud indus
trious city agent OF the New York, Pennsyl-
vania and Ohio railway, has removed from
the rear of the ST. James Hotel Office to No.
46 Arcade building. His many frien ls will
take an early opportunity to call on him.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

James ". Wise, son OF Mr.. Louis Wise,
died at Lebanon, O., on Wednesday, February
IS. Yesterday his body arrived here by the
c., c., c. 4 |. railroad. The funeral will be
a. IN. The service will be conducted by Rev.
R. J. Poston. The young man was attend
ing school at Lebanon. He was upright in
bis life and gave promise of usefulness. Many
friends and acquaintances deeply regret his
untimelY death.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

AS the character and ability of the men
nominated Tuesday night on the Republican
city ticket are perfectly unassailable, cam
paign of lies hiss already begun against them,
to injure them, as candidates, with the voters.
The nature of some of these attacks simply
proves further the unexampled strength OF
the ticket as a whole.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

The Democratic Central Committee will
meet at the Mayors Office Thursday evening
March ;, to organize and fix time for hold
ing the city convention.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Mrs J. g. Farewell, of Ada, Mich, is visit
ing her nieces, Misses Woskey, l0l East
North street.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Don't buy oleomargerine or white cheesy
butter, when you can get pure Iowa Cream
cry at only a small advance in price over in
ferior butter.
S. SHAFFER, Cor. Main and Shafer Sts
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

DrED.-At the residence OF &. q. Hall, 200
West High street. Robert LETTER, of C0rydon,
Ind, aged IS years. The remsius will be
taken 10 his old home for interment
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Burglars attempted to enter the residence
of Mr.. C. C. Fried, on South Limestone street,
last night, but we're frightened off.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-02-27

Judge Littler, in the House yesterday, put
through an amendment to an appropriation
bill adding S2l, 1000 for expenses of Ohio
National Guard encampmeuts. Allen O.
Myers opposed it vigorously.