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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
FEARFUL FLOODS.
Later heprrts from the Southern Kansa,
FioOd--Great Fatality.

Later hep>rts from the Southern Kansas
Fiood--Great Fatality.
INDEPENDENCE, KAN, May 20.--The
floods In Southern Kansas, caused by the
terrible rains of last Thursday and Friday,
have somewhat subsidized and positive in
formation can now be obtained regarding
the extent of the disaster The worst re-
ports of the loss of life seem not in the least
exaggerated. 1t is now almost positively
known that seventeen persons were drowned
one more than was reported Sunday, and
it is more than likely that the total death
list will foot up fully twenty or perhaps
even more. Communication with Elk City
was restored to-day and from that place
comes the first report of disaster. Ii seems
that the rains had flooded the creeks
in that section, but that all danger would
have been avertcd had it not been for a
terrible waterspout which broke some eight
miles from that city about five O'Clock. H.
a very short time the streams rose with
startling rapidity and soon became from
three to five feet higher than ever KNOWN
Elk River and Duck Creek flooded Elk City
so that
SEvENTy-FIvE HOUSES HAD TO BE ADAM
DoNED
by families. The damage in that city alone
will reach 5000. The losses by stock were
also very great. Hundreds of heads of
cattle horses and hogs were caught by the
swift flowing floods and hurled lifeless on
the banks or carried for miles and miles
down the country. Caney Creek was
three miles wide in places. and other small
streams We're correspondingly swollen. All
Friday night houses were to be soon floating
down stream with lights in them. Corn
and wheat in many localities were ruined,
and the farmers will have TO replant and
will thus be thrown back at least four
weeks There is not the slightest doubt
but that eleven persons in the immediate
vicinity of Elk City were drowned. and
there are seemingly well founded rumors
that in the region south of that town
many persons were caught by the pitiIess
waters, and gave up their lives to the floods
curry. At least ten persons are reported
missing and it is hardly possible that they
have escaped. The postmaster of Sedan
reports nine persons rs being drowned on
the Big Cancy in Chautauqua County. IL
is also reported that three boys were
drowned near Havana. The only names
which are known at present are: DIR. l. IL.
Mccoy, John Rice, Mrs. E. A. Wood, Mrs.
Woods eight-year-old son, a son OF Ira Van
Duso-a. So far every effort to obtain the
names Of the other people drowned and
those Of the missing have proved unavail-
ing.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
For 1onng up The System, No Superior
8l.OO a 9oTTLE,
H. \. WARNER & CO., Rochester, n. Y.
Marriage and Health.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 9th, 1883 : Mrs.
Lydia E. Pinkham: GAS is frequently the
case with mothers who have reared large
families, have been a great sufferer for
years from complaints incid to married
life. Ihave tried the skill of q number of
physicians, and the virtue of many msdi-
cines without relief, and as. an experiment
concluded to try yours. lean assure you
that the benefits 1 have derived from it
came not because of any faith had in it,
for l had but slight hope of any per-
hanent good. I am not a seeker after no.
toriety but 1 cant to tell you that hare
been wonderfully benefited by your n'edi-
cine. am now using my fourth bottle,
and it would take but little argument to
persuade me that my health is fully re-
stored. 1 should like to widely circulate
the fact of its wonderful curative powers"
PHEBA G. ROOF.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
Eanp;s Stevens. OF Kansa. City.

KANSAS CRY, May 20.-Peter NJ. Tuttle
was shot at the Cartoon saloon early this
morning by Hampie Stevens, proprietor Of
the establishment futile and another
man, who is stranger, were playing pool
Ut the time. Stevens wife and another
woman were in the saloon and the stranger,
not knowing who they were, made some
disparaging remark about the women
which Stevens at once resented. He
thought the remark emanated from Tuttle,
and in clustering manner offered to fight
him. Tuttle was not looking for fight
and declining the invitation turned around
to the table, when fteyens shot and wounded
hin in the thigh
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

floating man, so strong was the eddy
against which the Captain was battling
I'M vain that he had no more chance of
reaching it than if he had been mile
AWAY. A few moments more and he
would have sunk, never to rise again;
bu. the sight of that white, CHASTITY face,
80 those wild, despairing eyes, was
too much for Harry. He flung out the
rope that he held; the Captain clutched
it, in another minute was safe on the
mast, rescued by the boy he had been
SO cruel to-"
"O-ohl'' said Bob, drawing a long
breath.
I'm so gladr' piped Helen's tiny
voice. 81 was so afraid he would let
the poor Captain drown"
ABOUT sunrise. continued the guest,
''some natives. who were out fishing in
small boat caught sight of them and
came to the rescue. The Maldive island
ers are much better fellows than the
Malays, farther east, and they took
good care of them for a month or so,
till at last an outward-bound English
brig that had been blown out of her
course touched at the island where they
were, and took them Off
land what happened to them after
thatp" asked all the children at once.
1.-The little cabin boy" answered the
story-teller, "became as smart a sea-
man as ever walked deck, and got the
command of a fine ship wand by; and
now" Qaying his hand upon his faith
er's shoulder) "hcre he sits"
"Papa!" cried the amazed children,
''were yon the poor little boy?"
but what became of the poor Cap
tain, who was so cruel?' asked little
Helen, wstfully.
"Why, here he sits said her father.
grasping the story-teller's hand, ''and
he's the best friend have in the world. :"
-Hdrper's Young People.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
A Ssuty Sentences d.

HALIFAX, May 19.-The sentry on duty
on the Garnet has been sentenced to forty.
two days close confinement for neglecting to
proven: Paul Boyton from approaching the
snip and placing sham torpedo under the
vessel in New York Harbor and for failing
to report promptly the incident The mid.
shipman on duty has been acquitted, but
Lieutenant Gardner, who allowed Boyton
TO CO. after having him in charge, instead OF
taxing him prisoner on the boat, is TO be
formally contaminated. The general
opinion among the blaze jackets is that the
sentry having been made the scape goat tho
officer will get clear
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
FOR CUR YOUNG READERS.
THE DISCONTINUED DONKEY.
ryereitIe,i from A,sop's Fables

diversified from Esops Fables.l
A donkey, who dwelt in a rickety shed,
Where the rain trickled down through the
roof on his head,
Lamenued his pitiful state.
1t is true he had food, good and plenty, to
eat,
And in spite of his stubbornness seldom was
But Still he found fault with his fate.
He had to work hard, both early and late.
And sometimes had long for his dinner to
Which was nothing but carrots and hay.
While his masters pet dog, who did nothing
at all
But to lie round the house and to sleep in the
Was petted the whole livelong day.
He would lie on the lap of his master and
And loll out his tongue and blink like an owl,
And his master quite seemed to enjoy it.
II this was the method the lap dog pursued
To secure such attentions and delicate food,
The donkey resolved to employ it
One day, when the weather was sultry and
And all indications predicted storm.
So that work was postponed for the day,
The donkey came gamboling in through the
And pranced on his hind legs all over the
Stopping every half minute to bray
Not contented with this, as climax to cap,
He tried to climb into his masters broad
lap,
Who sat stricken helpless with fear;
But his fear very quickly to anger gave place
When the donkey reared up, with his nose
And brayed very loud in his ear.
The servants came running, alarmed by his
shout:
The donkey. in deepest disgrace, was put
out
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

THE twenty-fourth annual statement of
the Burlington Insurance Company as ap-
proved by the Auditor of Iowa, is very
creditable one. 1t shows S10O,0o0.00 cash
capital, aggregate cash assets S451 ,09S.93.
Total liabilities which include 500, 10000
cash capital, $1S3, 210.59 reinsurance reserve
and all other liabilities, $321, $3.50. This
gives the Burlington net surplus of $780,
1909. Besides this large surplus, the Com
pauy holds the secured obligations of the
stockholders for $500, 10000 for the further
protection of policy holders. This is an
excellent showing and will beget well
merited confidence among property owners
in this the oldest of Iowa companies.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
Answer This II You Can.

Is there person Lying who ever saw a
case of ague, biliousness, nervousness or
neuralgia, or any disease of the stomach,
liver or kidneys that Hop Bitters will not
cure?
MY mother says Hop Bitters Is the only
thing that will keep her from severe attacks
of paralysis and headache.-Ed Ossccgo.
San.
my little sickly. puny baby, was changed
| into great bouncing boy and l was raised
from a sick bed by using Hop Bitters q"
short time A You've MOTHER
AZ No use to worry about any Liver.
Kidney or urinary trouble; especially"
Br:ght's Disease or Diabetes as Hop Bit
tiers never fails of cure where cure Is
possible III
~ had severe attacks of gravel and Kid
"ney trouble; was unable to get any medi-
cine or doctor to cure me until I used Hop
Bitters. They cured me in a short time.
T Unhealthy or inactive kidneys causo
"gravel. Bright's disease, rheumatism and
"a horde of other serious and fatal diseases,
which can be prevented with Hop Bitters'
| If taken in time. -
"Ludingt0n, Mich. Feb. 9, 1879. Ihayst
sold Hop Bitters for four years, and there
is no medicine that surpasses them for biz
ious attacks, kidney complaints, and all
diseases incident to this malarial climate.
II. T. ALEXANDER.
Monroe, Mich, Sept 25th, 1875. Sins:
/ have been taking Hop Bitters for in0a n
nation of kidneys and bladder. 1t has
"done for me what four physicians failed
"to do-cured me. The effect of the Bitters
seemed like magic to me-" w. L. CAErEE-
GEyrs-Your Hop Bitters have been of great
value to ne 1 was laid up with ty Bhosd fever
for over two months and could get no relief
Until tried your Hop BtJers. To those suf-
fering from debility, or any one In feeble
heath, l cordially recommend them. j. T.
SroETzKL, 6SS Fulton ST., Chicago, Ill.
-"Paralytic, nervous, tremulous old
ladies are made perfectly quiet and sPright-
ly by using Hop BitteFs.
~ None genuine without bunch of green
Hops on the white label Shan all the vile, pots
onous stuff with Hop" or Hops In their mana
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
or Interest to Propertv Owners,

The following letter from the State Su-
perintendent of Insurance denotes the
standing of the Burlington Insurance Com
pany in Kansas:
STATE OF KANSAS INSURANCE. DEPARTMENT,
TOPEKA, Kan, April 20, 1855
Leroy ST. ANAND, Usage City, Kan:
Dear Sir:-The Burlington has been ad-
mitted to transact business in Kansas for the
year ending February e, 1SS6.
This fact is enough to show that it is
deemed worthy of patronage.
Yours, Very Truly,
r. B. NORRIS, Supt.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

TIE VoLTAIc BELT Co., Of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO VOL
rAIc BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial fer 20 days, to men young or old
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vital
natisn, neuralgia,p paralysis and many 9TH
er diseases. Complete restoration 20 health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
Cured, as 90 days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet, free.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
Is It Really Consumptionf

Many a case supposed to be radical lung
disease is really one of liver complaint anG
indigestion, but, unless that diseased live
can be restored to healthy action, it will Sc
clog the lungs with corrupting matter as t.
bring on their speedy decay, and then in.
ula of the lungs, in its worst form. Moth
ing can be more happily calculated to niI
this danger in the bud than is DR.. Pierce'i
''Golden Medical Discovery" By druggists
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

times results from neglected or badly
treated piles. By our improved methods,
without knife, causticor salve, we speedily
and permanently cure the worst pile tu-
mors. Pamphlet, references and terms, two
letter stamps. Worlds Dispensary Nedi-
cal Association. 663 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

"A great many persons think the
capital of Louisiana is New Orleans.
This is incorrect. By the State Consti-
tuition adopted in 1879 the seat of Gov.
eminent was changed from New Or.
leans to Baton Rouge.-M o. Times.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

THOSE CONTAINING Of Sore Throat or
Hoarssness should use BRowN'sBRoNCHIAL
TRoCHEs. The effect Is extraordinary.
Singers and speakers use them for clearing
the voice. Sold only IN 6ozes. . cts.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

THE curse of cane-carrying 1t under
the arm at right angles with the body
Boston Transcript.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

PIXIES TooTHACHE DROPS cure I'm minute, &c
Glenn's Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. 25c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Buttons
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

A CURIOUS fact in natural history-That
SO many fishes frequently go in seine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

ELSIE (seeing for the first time calf /:
ooh mammal These must be the little
cows that give condensed milk !"-N Y.
IndepeudeUt.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

A Book Free: on the Liver. its Diseases and
Cure. DIR. Sanford, ~ Broadway, New York
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

THE more noise a dog makes, the less is
his bite to be feared. The contrary is the
rule with the mosquito.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

Drain your land. manure well. cul-
tivate thoroughly. and farming will
pay.-Prdtrie Farmer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

WHEN a mans mind RECEIVERS from O
state of confusion, he doesn't necessarily
die, but he ends his daze.-Peek's Sun.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

AUDITOR LEpLIE, Pere & Marquette
Railroad, says Red Star Cough Cure is safe
and sure.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

DUDE, coming into the editors san ctum
asks: Anything fresh to-dayr" Re-
Spouse: "No; nothing until you came in"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

To BREAK up colds, fevers and inhamma-
tory attacks, use DR.. Pierce's Compound
Extract of Smart w eed.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

"PERF1pY in Sugar" is the title of an
article in an exchange. We never heard
sand called by that name before.-N. T.
Herald.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

THE artist who dresses the hair of an
1rishman may not be Fenian head
scenter, but he is barberous enough to be.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

A GREAT many men get their fingers
burned with baseball matches
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

MAKING crazy quilts is the proper work
for bedlamites.- Chicago Sun.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

II afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it. &c
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

II had severe attacks of gravel and Kid
"ney trouble; was unable to get any medi-
cine or doctor to cure me until 1 used Hop
Bitters. They cured me in short time.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29
ALL WEAKNESSES OF DIGESTION

PRoF. J. Q. ADAMS, South Syracuse, n. r, recon
mends Warner TIPPEcANoE, The Best, in the strong
est terms for dyspepsia and stomach disorder.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1885-05-29

Is there person Lying who ever saw a.
case of ague, biliousness, nervousness or
neuralgia, or any disease of the stomach,
liver or kidneys that Hop Bitters will not
cure?
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-01-09
WOODEN NUTMEGs-
Connecticut Still In the Business OF
Making Them.

H. Most, a veteran piano maker
of Hartford, claims to have been the
first to make Connecticut production
that has a national reputation-the
wooden nutmeg. He made a large
lot for the Centennial exhibition. and
has just finished nearly 200 to 60 to
New Orleans. He claims that they
are all from the wood OF the Charter
Oak, and 1t is a fact well known here
that Mr. Most came in possession of
greater portion fthat historic tree at
the time Of its destruction by gale
thirty years ago. He said the first
one he made deceived a dealer in
spices the shape and odor ola genu-
ing Hut being perfectly initiated. The
manufacturer says: 81 first turn the
nuts roughly in lathe, and then score
and rib them by hand-a very trying
and tedious task. They may be de-
tected by their lightness and by pune
turing them, but not otherwise. They
are Undecided in genuine nutmeg dust
until the odor is fixed IN the wood.
The whiteness is given by rubbing with
chalk. The real nutmeg, which ap-
pears streaked with white, as sold IN
the stores, is not so in its natural
state. They are oily nuts, and, in
preparing them for market they are
rubbed with some kind of white pow.
der"
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-01-09
Some Wedding superstltlons.

In Sweden, a bride must carry
bread in her pocket. and as many
pieces of 1t as she can throw away,
just so much trouble does she cast
from her; but it IS no luck to gather
the pieces. Should the bride lose her
slipper, then she will lose all troubles,
only in this case the person who picks
it up will gain riches. The Manxmen
put salt in their pockets, and the Ital-
ians blessed charms. The Romans
were very superstitlous about marrying
in May or February they avoided all
celebration days, and the Calends,
Nones, and Ides of every month. The
day of the week on which the I4th OF
May fell, was considered very unlucky
in many parts of"Meny old England -
and in the Orkney Islands a BRIDE
selects her wedding day so that its
evening may have a growing moon
and flowing tide. In Scotland the
last day of the year is thought to be
lucky, and if the moon should happen
to be full at any time when a wedding
takes place, the BRIDES cup of happi-
ness is expected to be always full. In
Perthshire the couple who have had
their banns published at the end Of
one, and are married at ths beginning
Of another, quarter of year, can ex-
pect nothing but ends.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-01-09
SHlBLEY'S POINT NOTES.

l will write you a few items from
this vicinity for your valuable paper.
Mr.. John Virden's house.in Nineveh,
burned recently. it was insured for
500.
There was a Christmas tree at the
Point on Christmas eve, and it was
loaded with many choice presents.
The people of Green Grove have or.
ganized literary society.
Mr.. Frank Fetching is teaching quite
successful school at the Green Grove
school house.
A little visitor came to Rev. Riley
Yonts' recently, and the kind hearted
parents not willing to turn any one
from their door in the midst of a colo
winter and upon the charities of colo
hearted world, received the little guest
cheerfully.
No serious sickness in the vicinity at
present.
Where is the good times our gooo
democ: ats promised us; are they yet in
the future? Fox.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-01-09
Dakota LETTER.
FAuLkroN, DAkoTA, Dec. sIs..

FAuLKToN, DAKOTA. Dec. 3rs:.
EDITOR GRAPHIC Thinking per.
haps few lines from this part Of the
country would not be amiss. I will try
and write something for the GRAPHIC.
Weather is clear and cold, thermo-
meter varying from zero to $50 below
which is the coldest we have had. 1t
does not seem cold with the mercury
at zero, the air beng so dry, but buff
falo coats are very nice things to
have.
We have had little excitement in,the
county adjoining US on the east, Sphinx,
on account of Redheld claiming the
county seat, which is located at Old
Ashton. The records were removed to
Red6eld by body OF men one Silly
night. AS may be supposed this
reused the people of New Ashton and
Frankfort two other contestants for the
county seat, and they marched er
masse to Redheld and demanded the
restoration of the records to Old Ash
ton. At one time DANCE was emmi
nent, but the matter is now satisfactori
ly adjusted and the records are at Olt
Ashton.
No. 1. hard wheat has been wortl
all the way from Al to 55c per bushel
and farmers are consequently unhappy
A strenuous effort will be made at tn
meeting of the Legislature, at Bis
marck next month to regulate tn
freight and warehouse monopoles.
this Is done it will be a blessing to fal
mers and the country.
i Dakota is looking for good imm
gr alton next spring. There is sti
, good Government land in Faux cour
ty for pre-empters and homestea
claims. 1t will very likely all be take
up the coming spring and summer.
/. We have had no blizzalds yet, th
winter, and in fact no really bad weatl
er, and if the winter continues as mil
as it has been tie 1.-THE Oldest inhab
tants" will be at loss for stories /,
II tell the unsuspecting "tenderfoot"
y the winter of 'S4-'S5.
. Dakota cast over $1,000 votes til
- year, Missouri senators to the contra
= Notwithstanding. Dakota people a
. unanimously of the opinion that Mi
. souri, should pull down her Vest"
Yours Truly, P.
Weekly graphic. [volume] (Kirksville, Adair Co., Missouri) 1880-1949, 1885-01-09
Drawing Lots to Face Death.

The people IN the neighborhood Of
Stoco, Hastings county, Ont. where
the smallpox is raging, are very poor.
They live in low shanties not remark
able for their cleanliness. As soon as
the disease began spreading an appeal
was made for assistance. and two SIS
tiers of Charity Immediately went from
Kingston 10 the infected district, where
they opened hospital in new house
that was given up for that purpose.
There are at present twenty-five pa
tients in this institution who are being
looked after by the Sisters. The dis
ease is of a most virulent type, being
known as the black pox, from which
most OF those taken Ill die in great
agony after one or two days's illness.
Over 100 cases have been reported up
to the present time, and there appears
to be little chance OF checking it. Too
much cannot be said in praise Of the
good work done by the nuns and
Catholic prests, three of the latter
having been stricken down while ad-
minlstering to the wants OF the help
less sufferers. Yesterday telegram
was sent to the convent at Kingston to
send on two more nuns to relieve
those who had been doing duty for the
past two week. Every nun in the
House of Providence was ready and
willing to go, but as only two were
asked for they drew lots. Shortly
after their departure second telegram
was received to send another priest,
as Father Fleming was lying at the
point OF death, that the people were
dying off like sheep, and the fatal
plague was speading rapidly.-Chicago
Herald.