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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02
Changing the Human Voice.

As the result of an experimental in
quiry, DR.. Sandras, a physician of Paris,
claims to be able to change the nature,
intensity, pitch and extent of the voice
in surprising degree by the use of diff
ferent inhalations. A few inspirations
of alcoholic vapor impart a decided
hoarseness. some vapOrs weaken the
voice, while others strengthen it to such
an extent that it acquires new notes,
high and low. If the same effects are
produced upon people generally, this
curious discovery must prove of great
practical value to public speakers,
singers, and all who use the voice con-
siderably.-Arkansaw TraUeler.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02
WIT AND WISDOM.

The man who can say mo" is bet.
ter equipped for the battle of life than
if he had q college education.-Troy
Times.
The man who is always looking
about for something to turn up is apt to
find it when he steps on loose barrel
hoop.-N y Mail
Cora (chewing on the last carameI
What makes you ALWAYS twirl your
cane, Mr.. Merritt? Little Johnny (who
is always around) because he amt got
any moustache.-Judge.
This is q very healthy place." OBJ
served boarding mistress. ''Yes-for
Chickens" said a boarder, II have been
here two years and haven't seen a dead
one yet" She took the hint.
Julia, you sat up with young Adolf
plus till nearly twelve last night"
''Yes, mamma" 1T was quite chilly.
Weren't you cold?" mo. mammal
''Was there any fire in the room?' "A
mere spark, mamma. Chicago RAM
bier.
-Abjure slang sternly and upon prin.
ciple. If for no other reason, because
it narrows your vocabulary. 1t is tho
favorite refuge of the slovenly and tho
indolent. If your thought does not de-
serve a neat dress, keepit in some back
closet of your own brain.--N Y. Lnde-
peSdcnt.
Bridget Ito iceman)-A ye Place.
sir, me missus SEE will yez put the icein
the saucer here livery mornin', and COW
er it wild the tay cup, so that we can
have some left if We don't get there
the mint ye laveit--Palmer journal.
Great works are performed, not BY
strength, but by perseverance. Yondef
palace was raised by single stones, yet
you see its height and spaciousness. He
that shall walk with vigor three hours
day will pass in seven years a space
equal to the circumference of the globe.
johnson.
-'John," inquired the counsel of tho
witness, at the same time casting a IA
cetious glance at the jury, when you
Cinnamon take your celestial oath IN
court, what is done with the chicken
after its head is cut Off" ''Some law
wee glet him" replied the witness.-Mi
T. Sun.
Coming to Dobbs' wedding to-
night?" ''Sorry, but-well, the fact is
/ haven't the clothes" ':Nonsensel
Your trousers and shoes will do and III
loan you a coat and vest. That's all
you need" lis that so? When did
the swells quit wearing shirts?" Phil
adelphia Call.
Never forgotten
Tho snownakes drop in the stormy see
And leaves behind no trace;
The daisy blooms on the towering lea
And no one marks its place;
And the glitter1ng gem in its mountain grave
Shines on unseen. unknown,
And the cleaning pearl in the ocean cave
CLEANS bright for itself alone;
The twfnkliny star in the evening sky
Is lost in the Milky Way
But the cinder stuck in . loafer's eye
II remembered forever and aye!
Lynn Union.
Use never gwinter go out sere-
nading any NOAH" said Sam John
sing. whats de matter?" II
twanged de guitar for two mortal hours
under de windy OBJ Miss Matildy Snow
ball, den de windy opened and dat
yaller moke Jim Webster stuck hia
head out and said: Much obleeged.
but yer can go home now towns up
dat rs beginnin' ter get discouraged -
TEXAS Sytings.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02
ALONE.

Since she went home
Tie evening shadows linger longer here,
The winter days oil 80 much Of the year,
And even summer winds are chill aud drear,
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins note has touched q minor strain,
Tho old glad songs breathe but Q sad refrain,
And laughter sobs with hidden. bitter pain,
Stree she went home.
Since she went home
How still the empty rooms her presence
blessed;
Untouched the pillow that her dear head
pressed;
Ny lonely heart hath nowhere for its rest,
Since she went home.
Since she went homo
The long, long days have crept away like
years,
The sunlight has been dimmed with doubts
and fears,
And the dark nights have rained in lonely
tears.
Since she went home.
r. j. Eurdctte, IN Brooklyn Eagle.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02
THE SPARTAN MOTHERA

who held it to be grand for their offspring
to lose their ears, fracture their limbs,
spill their blood. and in extreme cases.
even get killed, and be brought home on
shields (for they didn't use shutters in
those days) dead-dead for their country.
Mothers at the present dav have entirely
eschewed the fascinating pleasure of glad
ly letting their sons die-even on the
Fourth. What is true OF American moth
ers is largely true of American fathers.
The primitive love OF country seems to
have waned in the human heart. That
grand and heroic devotion to ones native
land. which, in the days OF traditional
poetry and song, prompted men to yield
their lives on the altar of their country,
to hew their ways into the thickest OF the
fight, and there. sinking exhausted in pools
OF blood, give up the ghost at the shrine OF
patriotism, or NOW a swath through
battling columns and die protecting the
body OF fallen chief or king-ia no longer
emulated by fathers in real life, in their
own persons. nor is it looked upon with
especial favor by them when exhibited by
sons; indeei, in most cases. it appears to
have become distasteful to fathers to see
their sons shoot off their ears and MAIN
themselves in working Of, with cannon and
crackers, the wild frenzy OF their patriotic
devotion.
Old maids and old bachelors-two classes
OF people totally unlike and yet in whom
there appears strange analogy-are,
equally, with fathers and mothers, averse
to Fourth-ofJulys. The explanation Of
their disaffection probably lies in the
fact that their temperaments won't stand
the racket.
To tell the truth, the pleasures Of Fourth
of July seem. to the greater part OF the
race. idealistic and illusory; there is q sort
Of effort to get some fun out OF what isn't
q bit funny. 1t is like fooling with an
electrical machine. So that the only por-
tion OF the population to whom the
Fourth Of July comes with real unadulter-
ated delight is the young-and this means
especially
Christmas 10 more properly tho giris'
holiday. but the Fourth sminently belongs
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

''knew they would be late" and they all
ran for it.
Arrived at the depot, Jones was hot, the
starch was fading from his collar. and
they found that the train didn't leave for fl
teen minutes. They got seated. the chill
dren scattering over the whole side OF the
car. Just as Jones had got settled down
to cool and wipe the perspiration from his
brow. and the bell was ringing for the
train to start. Mrs. Jones discovered
that she had forgotten the tickets, Zach
Gus was out on the platform, and Maria
had her finger squeezed in the window.
Jones made q dive for Zacheus and dis
concerted the provender basket; Mrs.
Jones ''hit for" Maria and knocked her
hat out OF the window, while Nebuchad-
nexzar cried and jumped up and down on a
fat lady's toes. But at last they got ad-
iusted; Jones snatched Zacheus into the
train, Mrs. Jones found the tickets in her
hand and Northumberland sat down in an
old ladys lap.
When they arrived at the park Jones
got together the basket the shawls and
parasols. with the exception Of some they
afterward found at the railroad Office in
the city. Mrs. j. took the children in tow,
except three that fed out OF the other end
Of the car and got lost in the crowd. As
Jones got on the platform he discovered
Zacharinh balancing on a plank that
crossed the ditch and heard Mrs. Jones
shrek:
For Heavens sake, Zacheus, come out
from under that carl"
Jones was never SO put out in his life
and yelled, with his hair standing on end
and blood in his eye;
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02
Choosing Between Two Evils.

'Moving again. Ell? What's the mat.
ter with your boarding-place this time?''
"Well. you know I told you about
the torture endured in the last place?''
Eyes A family with twin boy-babies.
both teething."
Eyes. Well. I just got settled in .
new place in q nice room right next to
the parlOr. when the landlady moseyed
in grand piano. backed it right up
against my wan, and gave all the
boarders the privilege of using it"
where are no going now?"
'.Back to the babies. "-CRicGQo Neags.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

sand how's your father nowadays"
aaked an Eastern woman Of her friend
whose pater lived in KansaA Il trust the
old gentleman and the rest Of the family
do not suffer az much from rheumatism a.
formerly"
NO. they don't. Father writes that
since the last tornado out thers. there
iDu't q pane in the house" Bite
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

"Zachariah. climb out OF that ditch. or
I'll tan your Internal little skin" and thea
he stood zacheus on his head for about q
minute.
But when they reached the grove and
Jones had got halter on Zacheus. and
they found u nice shady place where the
sun would strike surer than guns in about
fifteen minutes. Jones began to feel easier
in his mind and sat down to view the stu
alton. just where somebody had spilled
some lemonade; but it did not matter-he
got right up. and only swore. Mrs. Jones
took napkin and made the grass stain
on his aft quarter about q foot square.
Then he stood up in the sun to let his
pants dry, and said:
by George Mrs. Jones, Fourth-of.
Julys amt what they're cracked up To-
Great Scott! there's Nebuchadnes-," and
he hauled him, heels frat, out OF the hem
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

An investigation Ut the sudden dis
appearance of rOller-skates found a
great number of the once proud pos
sessions in pawn-shops. The rest are pro
badly slowed away in dark closets and
dusty attics. The s'craze'' has left but
gloomy traces behind in disused rinks.-.
~ 7. Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

U-An communications tor this paper
should be accompanied by the name OF the
Is m evidence of good faith on the part OF
the writer. Write only on one side OF the
paper. Be particularly careful IN giving
names and dates to have the letters Sno u9'
Ures plain and distinct
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

You say the trout weighed ten
pounds?"
'Yes sir; it was the biggest trout ever
saw"
"And it got away from you?"
"Yes."
xviii you take an oath to that"
All take no more oaths; Iswore enough
about it when it got away."-YOnkers
Statesman.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

back against the door to keep Zacheus
from riding on the platform. while that
hopeful was riding on the other one.
The baby cried all night with the ice
cream colo, and Jones swore he d never go
to another Fourth of July picnic, 80 help
him."
But, nevertheless, he pro badly will.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

climbs the staircase to the village church
belfry and, with half dozen companions,
startles the slumbering town with the dis
corlant peals Of the cracked bell, and
then fees with precipitate haste and
boisterous laughter, to hide away, and by
and by venture back again to wake the
echoes. growing holder and holder when
no one comes. until at last, with perfect
unrestraint, he shivers the air until the
sun comes up. and. by rousing to life Of
day the village people, dispels the fun that
consisted solely in the mischief. Our an
cestors enjoyed this sport; 80 did we; SO
do our boys now, though in the city they
are mostly deprived of it.
In another respect the Fourth is gr eat.
It is the
DAY OF PIcNICs.
The writer remembers sucL q day. The
Sunday -school-the one that Jones be-
longed to-was going to have one. Mrs.
Jones said:
"Now. Jonesie. dear, we'll 60 and take
the children-it'll be such a nice change for
the little loves"
Jones agreed, and said ''picnics were his
stronghold"
So they got up at FIVE o'clock in the
morning, got the children out on their pins
there were seven. all under twelve years
and fixed them all up nice.
Jones combed their hair. tied the baby's
sash, put on his white pants and vest,
took the youngest of the family incum-
brances on his arm and basket in his
hand with Zachariah hanging onto the
handle; Mrs. j. followed in his wake with
a young Jones under each wing and q
sweet smile on her face. and they started
for the train, the rest OF the Young Joneses
diminishing along the TANKS. Mrs. Jones
saw q man running, so she got nervous,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

The doctor came the next even
ing and during two weeks he
was almost every evening the guest
of bis friend. He talked with the
mother-in-law while Hagen and his
young wife promenaded undisturbed in
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

hand"
notwithstanding
our ancestors are
won't to tell us
that they knew
nothing Of fire.
crackers and torpe-
does, but used to
amuse and main
thems elves with
anvils and blunder-
DuSSeS, or flint
locks, while tbs
smaller children
amused themselves
with slices Of GIN
ger.bread and
Jumps OF brown
sugar; we are prone
to believe that they
must have known
something of the
joys that lie coiled
up in a pin-wheel,
or, atleast, il these
W ere foreign to
tn cir acquaint-
ance that they
must have found o
Joy somewhat like
that OF the modern
boy, who, at two
a. m. OF the morn
ing OF "the glori-
ous," stealthily
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

Christmas 10 more properly the girls
holiday. but the Fourth sminently belongs
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-07-02

lently." she said, in tone that instantly
betrayed her cheerful and contented
frame of mind.
THAT knew, else would not have
left you alone with him." answered Ha-
gen. Notwithstanding the fact that
he is q woman-hater, and has sworn
never to marry, he is a pleasant COM
panion."
He stepped up to his friend and pres
sed his hand, with glance of private
intelligence. Then he brought second
bottle of wine to empty with his pre-
server. As Brose at last prepared to
return home, Mime. Borschers invited
him to repeat his visit soon.
doctor, you must come again to-
morrow evening"" Hagen broke in.
"You have helped us to pass the time
so agreeably that we feel impelled to
ask further sacrifice"
Il hope that shall never have to
make sacrifice with less hardship"
answered Brose, laughing, and he
promised to come.
Hagen accompanied him as far as the
garden gate.
'.You are my good angel. my dear
DOCTOR" he said, selling his hand. Zone
can pass an hour in gossip with the old
lady splendidly, Ell? She is lively and
sympathetic; in short, she is very su-
perior kind of womanr'
Il agree with you in every thing"
Brose assured him, and withdrew.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
BIG BASE BALL.
rho Champions OF tho World to Meet tho
New York Giants.

rho Champions OF tho World to Moet tho
New York Giants.
NEW YORK, Dec. lG- Iiaso ball men Ia
this city were thrown into state Of
violent excitement to-day when II was
announced that tho 81. Louis Browns,
the champions OF the world, had been
challenged by the New York Giants to
pay series Of games for q stake OF
$4,000 best four out Of seven.
John Il Day, president Of the Giants
walked Into the Fifth avenue hotel this
morning, and meeting Carts Vanderaho,
president Of the Browns, said 70 him es-
citedly;
~ understand Mr.. Yanderahe that YOU
ssy the New York Giants are the third
club2p
vonderahe replied II was the third In
the games for tbs championship this
year,
owen, will challenge you 10 play for
$40 900 next spriug,n cried Day, still
moro excltedlY and shaking handful OF
bills Ia the AR.
Gan right" said Vonderabe, land ]
will play You with seven men, with your
manager, Jim Multi 10, for umpire, Tor
$1,000 side, placed Ia the hands Of
Manager Decker OF the Baltimore club"
and the men separated. Three OF tue
games Will DO pla cd on the polo grounds
here and three In 81. Louis. II IL should
be necessary 10 play the seventh II will be
On neutral ground.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
GRAINS TWO CLIENTS.
The Texas Representative Returns
from a Visit to the White House
All Wreathed in Smiles.
One Of His Candidates Wants Into
Postoflce and tho Other wants
Out OF Penltentiary.
Senator Maxcy's views ON tho Question OF
Removing the ras ON sugar,
Tobacco and whisky.
rwo moss rN rnM rlRR.

Special 70 the Gazette.
WASnINUrON, Dec l6,.--Your cor.
respondent met Congressman Grain COM
ing from the Waite House to-day with
broad emile illuminating his features.
Beirg asked why SO joyful, he said, III
have been up TO tho White House on
double mission. have two cllents, one
Of whom was trying 20 get out, and the
other | was trying to get IN. Ono wants
70 get intoa postoiiloe, and the other
want 70 get out OF penitentlary, aud
think | Will succeed IN both cases Tho
prisoner IL a harmless, simple minded,
susceptible young fellow, who had been
reading dime novels aud running with
Jesse James aud those boys, add it Just
occurred 10 him that he would never DO a
hero until he robbed mail train, that's
ALL"
INAvE TIM TAX ON uNNRCEssARIEs.
special 10 tho Gazette,
WAsnING ON, Dee. lG--Tho following
letter fram senator Maxey ia the editor
OF the Washington NATIONAL Republican
VIII be read with interest By Texans. II
omb1dlas the Views OF one OF the leading
men Of Texas ON the question OF remoy-
ing the customs tax on sugar and tho In
terual revenue tax on tobacco;
SENATE OnAMuER.
WssniNoroN Dto. IA, 1854,
no thc Editor OF the National Republican
Yours OF the 9Dh lost, received. Sn-
gar, in my dgmont, isa proper subject
OF customs dues. The tax Is as evenly
4 strihated a. Il could be on ANY article.
Money must be raised, and II seems 20
me that sugar a very proper
article TO aid In raising
II Il the $4,000 GOO now raised
by the sugar taxation were taken OF 10
would foster and parpetuate aa uniustly
high tax, far higher than tax on sugar
| aud other neeessnrioa OF lltn
9, am opposed 20 taking The
tax, for like and strong reasons, from
whiskoy, beer or tobacco These are
taxes upon articles not AZ all necessary,
aud are voluntarily paid by the consumer,
who could do better without either, while
the tax ON iron snd wooden aud cotton
goods 10 compulsory, because the people
are compelled 10 use these articles. Les-
sen the taxes on them, aud let the taxes
on whlskey, beer and tobacco alone.
Very respectfully,
| rSgncd1 8. u. MAxKY
| special to the Gazette.
no MONEY Wasted ON INDIANS.
WAsnINdroS, Dee. 10 Tho Indian NJ.
fairs committee, OF which Mr., Wellborn
Ia chairman, has the honor Of being the
! first committee TO report an appropri.
alton bill outside OF the regular appropri-
alton committee The bill was com.
pleted IN two SESSIONS. Tho total amount
recommended by the committee IL s5. na7,-
1917, or $3.50 $40 less than the estimates OF
the treasury department. The oil Of
last year was was $500 600 less than the
estimate, making the amount sayed In
the Forty ninth congress by the vigilance
Of the Indian affairs committee over
S725,O0o.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
THE BLACK KILLING.
Harris and Crooks on Trial for the MUIR
der Of a sheriff.


der Of a sheriff.
Special to tho Gazette.
SHERMAN, Tx, Dee. lG,-Tho case OF
Mute Harris and Mack Crooks, charged
with being accessory 20 the mu der OF
sheriff elect } II Black Of Lamar county
IN issi, and now on trial In the district
court in this city, under a change Of venue,
Ia one OF great interest and has attracted
large crowds Of people 10 the courthouse
since the opening Of the case yesterday
morning IL will be remembered that J
II Black WAS elected sheriff Of Lamar
county 10 1884, being opposed In the race
by Mack Crooks then shcriff OF that
county. About ten day4 after hiB cleo.
ton and before being installed into
office, j. II. Black was murdered
by unknown parties. A few days before
the murder Of Black man by the name
Of Middleton conhned 10 the Lsmar
county jail, being In a low state Of
health, was allowed by Nate Harris, the
iiiler, the liberty OF remaining outside
the cells, aud succeeded IN making his
escape, going TO the Indian Territory,
where he died before his whereabouts was
discovered II Is alleged by he prosecu-
tion that Middleton killed sheriff elect
Black at the instigatIon Of Crooks and
Harris and by q conspiracy with them
All the evidence Is purely cifcumstanclal
The special venlre was exhausted at 10
O'Clock last night, only six Jurors having
been secured, and court adjourned till
10 O'CLOCK this morning, when another
special yenlre was ready, II also was
exhausted. Then q second was sum
moned with the same result, and with the
taIrd yenire the jury Of twelve men was
completed, at 3 $50 this afternoon, when
court adjourned tin tomorrow at Q
O'Clock, wnen the work Of taxing the eyi.
deDce viii begin A large number OF wit.
nesses are In ATTENDANCE, including both
the OH ;ials Of Lamar county and the city
Of Paris.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
Arlington Nova.

Special 10 the Gazette.
AgLrSGToN, TEX, Dec. l6.--The wheat
crop 10 ihis section is suffering seriously
from the dry weather, and unless we have
rain soon the crop will be cut very short.
Cotton gathering is about at an end, and
very little more is expected In this mar
ket.
The Knights Of Labor and Farmers
alliance organizations are preparing to
erect commodious hall Ia this place for
the accommodation OF the two orders.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
KILLED RUFUS FIvEKILLER.

westIy Harris surrsndsrs to Omoers al
Fort smith.
Special TO the Gazette.
FORT SMITH, Ark, Dec. 16.--Westly
Harris, alias Coz, who murdered Rufus
Fivekiller In the ChoctaW nation on
Thursday last, surrendered 70 the United
States marshal here to-day and was
lodged 10 jail. He vas so badly pursued
that escape was almost impo ssible, and
he feared II the CheroKees caught him he
would be lynched, hence his surrender.
He is known in the nation as COT Paul,
but his right name is Harris
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-12-17
AUSTIN.
A List OF the New District Judges and AZ
toruoJs.

List OF the New District Judges and AT.
tornoys.
Special to the Gazette.
AUSTIN, TEX, Dec. l6.--The following
Is list OF the new district judges; N.
G. Klttrell, s. X. Frost, Frank Willis,
~ G. Randolph, j. v. Cockrell, II o,
Head, p M. Slime, A., w. Morris, ID. Z
Mari and Arson Rainey.
The following are the new district at
torneys; G II. Yoakum. Ben Campbell,
William James, Il. A Cheathsm, II. Fl
Morris, X. H. Hanney, J L Shepard, j.
II. Robertson, g. w. Powell, ID. Nc
Nield Turner, j r Estes, l.. d. Miller,
II. L. Bentley, G. W. Wsltons, W. b.
Houston, j. V Lea, Rufus Hardy, s. @.
Ragsdale, j. NJ. Bethany S. II, Grimes,
" j. Graham, I. II. Spooner. r. N. Stat
ford, w. ii. Browning, George Paschel,
G. Il. Miller, NJ. f. Lowe, b. w. Camp, j..
NJ. Dean.