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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-02-25

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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1888-02-25
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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
Germany's Grown Princess.

THE German Grown Princess, says
DR.. Morell Mackenzie. els a model
nurse, having all her feelings under
strict control, and suffering without
making any sign. lido not think that
lean be accused of aunkeyism. but it is
the simple truth that she is the most
remarkable woman have ever met
Her knowledge of science is something
quite extraordinary, and she is now
thoroughly posted in the pathology and
surgery of the larynx. Iconsider that
very few medical men not specialists
would be able to acquit themselves
satisfactorily if examined on these sub
jects by the Crown Princess. She dis
cussed the opinions of all the physicians
and the various suggestions for treat
ment criticising each with the most
perfect knowledge and judgment Yet
there is no speck of blue about her.
Her manner, when she cares to please,
has an Undesirable fascination about
Il which makes one understand the
devoted feeling Of personal loyalty that
has sometimes been felt for Princes. I
can only say that if all royal pcrsonages
were like this exalted lady and her
gallant husband republicanism would
soon be an extinct tradition. London
Spectator.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

'sEannah didn't say any TIM about
emmy other woman a-visitn' here. Who
kin she bei" he said to himself.
As the strange lady advanced ct .
queer hippity-hoppity gait, something
in her presence grew familiar.
The old man got to his feet and lew
eled one hand over his eyes
"Good mornin', ma'am." he said.
hesitatiDgly. II was expectin' to see
my wife-Hannah. I kinder thought
you might be her sister. amt seen
her in good many years. but she amt
es young es you be-"
A shrill, affected laugh that died in .
falsetto shrek greeted him.
HE don't know me! Juliette, come
here. Dan'l don't know his own wife. {"
The old man looked at her atten-
lively.
"Yaller HAIR on a woman OF fiftyp
Red roses in her checks like . gal Of
sixteena Where's the old woman that
was my wife, Hannah, down Injiannyp
I don't want no ballet dancer in her
place"
'.rve tried to be fashun' BILE, " moaned
Hannah, sinking in heap on the floor.
1--WE spent hundreds of dollars on
her." exclaimed her sister, as she
looked on, "and this is yonr gratitude. :"
you've made chromeo of her, !"
persisted Dan'l; '.look at that ha'ar."
'It's a pompadour." sobbed Hannah.
1T looks wuss than a barn door; an
look Mt her cheeks!''
"Bloom of youth-one dollar q bot
tle." grumbled Juliette; ''she's made
over"
KLAMATH exclaimed her husband
severely, "Tm ashamed of your
$50 be l." sobbed his wife, "but If
you live in the city you must do as city
folks does"
"Whar's your new alpaccy tibet you
thought good enough for the Presy-
dint's wifeP'
''In the cluset upstairs"
"Get inter it, and wash the yaller
outer yer gray ha'r, and the red often
your cheeks, an kim home! O. Laud.
kin you ever show yer face at confer
ence meetin' aginP'
"Dan''s a crank" said Juliette to
her weeping sister upstairs as she tried
to soOthe her.
"No, he amt! an I was fool to
think I could be made over! Sakes
alive! how glad am to get inter my
own shoes again."
When Hannah entered the parlor
again she was clothed and in her right
mind. Her husband beamed upon her.
"Golr' he exclaimed, 1--WE got her
back! It's the old gal herself this time.
as nat'ral as life an as purity as a pic
tur'! It's the children's mother. Hurry
up now, an doan git left. 1 shan't
take a spec of comfort till get you
safe down hum agin on the old farm in
Injianny!-Ars. NJ L. Rayse, in De-
troit Free Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

For the past three Congresses the re-
publicans Of the House have been
practically under the leadership Of
Thomas B. Reed, Of Portland, Maine.
During that time the position has not
been particularly onerous one, AZ the
republicans have been in the minority
In the national House, and consequent
~ were not responsible for the outcome
Of legislation. Under such, circum-
stances, the object Of the republicans
was to harass and annoy their political
opponents a. much a. possible. Nat
urally, Reed, to whom 1t IL second
nature to stir up unpleasant matters in
debate, drifted into the position offioor
leader Of his party. It was soon dem
onstrated that as parliamentarian he
was equal to many older members Of
the House, aud he has been conceded
. distinction in his party which he
wears with n,odesty. He has twice
been the caucus candidate for Speaker
and should future political changes
put bis party in the majority he would
be unquestionably made Speaker.
Reed 10 the last man who would be
spotted on sight by a stranger as the
parliamentary leader Of great party.
He Is fat, and when not engaged in
he has on his countenaDce
IN expression of mild contentment
that makes him look like an over
grown, good-natured school boy. He
has the rolling gait ola sea-faring
man, circumstance not unusual for
} man raised on the New England
coast and who was an assistant pay
master in the Navy when he first
started out. After q short service In
The Navy he studied law and was adj
mitted to the Portland bar. His first
appearance IN politics was made twen-
ty years ago, when he was elected 10
he Maine Legislature. He served
here two terms and was then elected
State Sena tor. While a Senator he
was nominated and elected Attorney
General Of the State. an Office he filled
with great distinction. He was twice
reelected, and In 1874 he was sent to
Congress. where he has since served
In the campaign of 1885 he had hard
Eight to secure q reelection owing to
The detection of the laboring men in
his district.
Reed lisa cautious leader. He keeps
10 the back ground while small affairs
ire in progress, and reserves himself
or great occasions. He appreciates the |
necessity of keeping his own party in
harmony, and II 1t is necessary to
nave some one sit down on an 0bstrep.
,rous republican he keeps bis hands
1T. Consequently there has been q
absence of "kickers" in the
epublican ranks since Reed has been
It the front. Another feature of Reeds
uccess in that he is not overweighted
With desire to 60 into the United
states Senate, an ambition that ap.
'arantly affects nearly every member
Vho has obtained prominence in the
House. He is satisfied that to be q
eader in the commons is far more
distinction than to be buried
n the solemnity of the Senate.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
lola PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Over Northrup's bank. Open every Saturday
rom till O'Clock p. m. Stock and wem.
oerDhip tickets for sale at the room.
MISS JENNIE COl-BORN, Librarian.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT

PERMANENT EMPIOI ME
VIII be given to a capable and reliable
LADY, cauvasser residing in this place
No investment required. Goods sell
all the year round. References neccs
.rv. Write 10 J. B. ACRLING Co
177Dfonroe Street, Chicago, Illinois
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
The Bones Of Animals.

The four feet of an ordinary OK will
make a pint Of neatsfoot oil. Not q
bone of any animal should be thrown
away. Many cattle shin-bones are
shipped TO England for the making
Of knife-handles. where they bring $40 q
ton. The thigh bones are most valuable,
being worth $50 ton for cutting into
toothbrush handles. The foreleg
bones are worth $50 ton, and are made
into collar-buttons parasol-handles,
and jewelry, though sheep legs are
the staple parasol handles. The water
in which the bones are boiled is reduced
to glue. and the dust which comes
from saving them is fed to cattle and
Poultry.-CAicago Times
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
BIBLE SOCIETY.

4 supply Of Bibles and Teotsmaate may be
Scott & Sens.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
ABOUT vENTRlLOQUISM.
A Professional Explains Some Of the N.Y.
terle~ NJ fl,A Art.


teries Of tho Art.
Asked to explain some of the mystic
ries of ventriloquism, a professional
said:
II have made my living by it fol-
over quarter of a century. After
twenty years. experience of it had Z
severe illness, and was examined by a
specialist. His opinion was that the
forced changing of the voice did not
affect the lungs at all, which 50 many
people seem to think. He said, just
what I told you. that it was peculiar
formation of the muscles of the throat
Now look we'll at my face and tell me
If you notice any thing additional to
what most folks have. NoP Look
again IN the vicinity of my mouth"
Yes, there were two extra muscles
distinctly visible at each corner of the
mouth. They had become gradually
formed simply through keeping the
lips closed while speaking.
'.Now am coming to something in
teresting. just try and say the letter
M p and b. without moving the
lips.
In vain I tried, but could not sue
ceet.
"Ah! there's the rub. Words with
those letters in them are the most diff
cult to pronounce. but by incessant
practice I have found out q means Of
getting them quite naturally, and they
are produced with the tips of the tongue
and the teeth.
''Some ventriloquists substitute 'slur'
words in difficult sentences. 4 wish
mamma was here would sound 4 wish
mamma was here,'" and he illustrated
his words as he spoke.
1.-THE ventriloquists of bygone days
all wore big mustaches in order to hide
the movement of the lips, and I don't
mind admitting that the first time !
opened in the business was somewhat
and wore false mustache
myself. Twill show you thoroughly
effective sample of ventriloquism which
any one can test for themselves.
Remember he said, '.this art is .
gift there is not the slightest
trickery about it. We will suppose
you are not naturally ventriloquist.
Very well. then. Here is a capital lit
tie method whereby u good effect can
be produced, Are you readyP"
He then took from the table an ordi-
nary tumbler. saying: "See. there il
no deception" and placed it on the
cloth again.
Standing about couple of feet from
the table he commenced:
"Hallo? how are you getting on
down there? Eli! what say? Can't
you hear me-speak little louder?"
And coming nearer and nearer to the
he continued speaking until
his mouth was close to the edge of the
glass, when somebody seemed to answer
Town in the cellar and in quite a differ
mt voice: ''Oh. I'm pretty well; how
ire your"
I tested the simple plan and found it
remarkably easy to accomplish. The
Whole effect is produced by speaking
INTO the glass the voice is compressed
INTO a small space. and it is perhaps
he most practical illustration of what |
'entriloquism really is.
This idea can be easily developed by
he making of a small table-such a.
,onjurors use-with hole in the center
o receive the glass. u secret sliding lid
o hide the opening. and with a fringe
4 cloth to prevent the tumbler being |
cen, the apparatus is complications
lon ISd-Bits.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
A VALENTINE

With . Leek q Haln.
WFitten 1ue This paper.1
FAR maiden, WIN Tie lustSoae eyoa
Unfold Iris sheet with caro-;
Tor you VIM ma within q lieo
A little lock q hatr.
Whether yuu cherish q q ~
Depends upon y0uR mood;
4ayhop you win not care jot,
Although think Jon should,
For once you thought Il beautiful
CaresSed IL with your hand.
Should admiratioa now b null
I can not understand.
You recognize II now, my dear.
Not mine, but y0ufs instead;
recolleot the evening clear
Icut II from your head.
Since then I've learned that other friends
Have locks Of yours as fair;
You now may guess which Of NJ sends
You back this lock Of hair.
GEORGE BIRDeIYI
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

PAIRoHIzE home INSTITUTIONS.
The Southern Kansas Ry
Is A KANSAS ROAD.
Aud is thoroughly identified with the interests
and progress Of the State OF Kansas and Its
people, and affords its patrons facilities
unequaled by any line 10 Eastern and South
ern Kansas, running
Kansas City and Oiathe, Ottawa, Garnett,
lola, Humboldt, Chanute, Cherryvale, indie
pesdence, Winfield, Wellington. Harper, At
tica and intermediates points.
THROUGH NAIL trains daily, except Sunday
between Kansas City and WELLINGTON and in.
termediate stations, making close connections
trains for Emporis, Burlins ton, Girard, WAL
nut and Cofeyvtlle.
ACCOMMODATION trains daily. except Sunday
between Kansas City and Ottawa.
REMENBER, that by purchasing tickets via
this line, Ut any Of the regular Coupon ste.
tons, and your baggage checked through to
destination. east, west, north or south.
PULLMAN sLEEPERs,on all night trains. .
For further information see maps and folders
or call on or address, 8. z. HYxRs,
Gen'l Passenger Ag't, lawrence, Kansas.
J. 8. TusxER, Agent. lola, Kansas.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
DRSS.a DAvlESoN
81! LOUIS. MO-,
The Great Specialists,

0s@hass Of UnivsRsity Oolles, Ho.uital Lon
aoa. kagien4. j. D. Mo- YORK and 0isssos. Ger
nany. - tn1ofm tis!r patients and oshsfs thst
es0 cf 6panaeoErh3a. Leaf Ianhond and al
4iDasss xesalttne from 6eIf-Ab01O and Kindred
.OMo e 0easssh@a and Syphilis, Prims,y.
ceooodefy and Tertiary tFea1ed ~ noW snd infalji.
SS 1870 % ve1ea pesients sfs sssed mach
fea aeasr.ea t,oasalts4iea Pa, ineludin:
osscscscsS1eel e1aatnseto1 Of ufine. tam
thysieal Exhsustiea ssnt On rscsiV4 Of ooe Scrcs
S.Se; 49, 0sos 4 .. 0AWEoON,
EiS Ss:S aSsaIs 81 1T; !: ss;;,:e..
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

Mrs. Jones-"Don't trouble to see
mo to the door. Mrs Smith" Mira
Smith-'.No trouble Quite pleasure,
I assure you. "-Ex1kaSok
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
BAPTIST.

On Sycamore Street. Large brick northeast
fthe square. Preaching every Sunday at II Q.
L., and at the usual hour In the evening Sun.
day School ct 9:4S .. m. Prayer meeting We'd
needay eveaing1 p. N. Young people's prayer
meeting every Sunday evening ct $50. This
notice 10 inserted to a6oafeyOu o. Vnrm vel.
oo0ea t any Of these services.
CRAs. n. n. MoonR, Pastor.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
METHODIST EPIsCOPAL

8 rvioss every sabbath It IL en-. and 80 D. N.
Glass meeting immediatelv after the morning
eervlce. Sunday school ct ESQ Q. M, J, ii.
Henderson Superintendent. Pray mestingsvery
Thursday evening ct ESQ p. m. Strsngers and
vators IN the city aadall others cordially invit-
I'd 70 al these services.
n B. JoHrsoH. P,seor.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

o. L., #. 3. Z w. y. q. Time
Table.
RAsf BOUND fRAINS:
No. lha st. Louis Mall. l:1o p. m.
No. As way freight .............. =. ~ p. m.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.
No. lSS Ct. Louis Mall. ........ 9:98 .. N.
No. al Way freight ................ 9:l3 .. m.
All trains daily.
Freight trains carry passengers.
ElessA Pullman Sleeping. Psrlor and Chair
oen aetacned 20 ~ passenger treins runnine
connection with the Missouri Pacific Ry. with
ont change, arrives at st. Louis UuiOn de-
pot In time to make morning and evening
connection with al trains Of other roads for al
points. Baggage checked through to destina-
ton.
designed.
g. H. GREGG, Agent.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17
GEORGE DAVIES.

MERCHANT TAILOR, lola, Kansas. First
VXdoor south of0oodhue &EvaAs' drug store
"A LIEN COUNTY HORTICULTURAL so.
IA CIETY meets In lola the second Saturday
each month at 9o'clock p m.
Ro1EkT Cook, President.
B. +. RAxcoAsf, 6ecrotary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-02-17

Getting up with the son is COM
mon practice where there is q teething
boy baby In the family.-E1chnnge.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
An Extraordinary Phenomenon.

No other term than the above would apply to the woman who could see her youthful beauty fading away without pang of regret. Many a woman becomes prematurely old and haggard because of functional derange- ment. What pity that all such do not know that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription will restore their organs to normal state, and make them youthful and beautiful once more For the ills to which the daughters of Eve are peculiarly liable the "Pre- scription" is 8 sovereign remedy. It is the only medicine sold by drug gists under positive guarantee from the manufacturers, that it will give satisfaction in every case, or money will be returned. See guarantee on bottle wrapper.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
Rather Cheerful for the Doctor.
Pittsburg Dispatch.

Fltbsourg Olsp9bcn- A country doctors life is not over laid with cider down nor sprinkled with fresh leaves.
 A few weeks ago Dr. Blank was summoned at midnight to a house that stands some distance from any other, in a rural district near this city. A stable hand had been kicked by horse and lay in a critical con- dition. The doctor flung on his clothes, jumped into a buggy and drove as fast as he could through a rain storm over heavy roads to the house where the injured man lay. He had never been to the house before, but he had heard of it's owners predi- lection for savage dogs and he was not surprised therefore when he drove up to the door to hear baying and barking in several keys within the house.
 After considerable knocking woman came to the door and opened it about an inch to inform the doctor that he'd have to be very careful about entering, for she could hardly keep back the dogs.
 The doctor is plucky man, and he resisted the strong desire he felt to get back into his buggy. The door was opened enough for him to slide through and he entered a dimly lighted hall. In front of him were arrayed two large mastiffs, bulldog and 8 greyhound, and between him and them stood the woman who had let him in. She was the housekeeper, and she carried in one hand a lamp and in the other thick cudgel. As he entered the hall all the dogs plunged for him simultaneously, but the housekeeper laid about her with the club and the animals retreated, bowling savagely. He went up stairs at once to the room where his patient lay, and the housekeeper fought with the dogs all the way up, but succeeded in protecting the doctor.
 Coming down afterward, the house. keeper had the same difficulty with the dogs, and, as the doctor sprang into the carriage, the bulldog made a rush for him and planted his teeth in the doctors trousers. The garments were luckily of cheap and poor mate- rial, and the leg which was in the dogs mouth gave way.
 The doctor was glad to get of so cheaply, and the bulldog, he thinks, was disgusted at his investment in an inferior grade of cloth.
 And the best of it is that the opera tion he performed at the risk of being torn to pices by pack of hounds will never bring cent to the doctor. The miserly owner of the dogs sim- ply declines to pay, though the doctor was called by his orders.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
The Norman of Corea.
North China News.

Worthy of notice is the seaman" or merman, which exactly resembles 8 man. This "man" is often seen nurs- ing a body exactly as human being does. His hair is "so long," said Che Corean, stretching his hands about three feet apart. He is sometimes shot and sometimes caught by fishermen on account of his much-prized hair. When this hair is cut off the poor mer- man or maid walls in the most heart- rending fashion, some even taking the loss so much at heart that they die of grief. No Corean has asserted to me that he has seen the animal, but no COrean is unable to describe him.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-07-14
A Cheap Pair of Pictures.

For forty cents we will mail, post paid, to any address, the splendid col- ored engravings, the "Arkansaw Trav- eler :" and "The Turn of the Tune; ? also, without extra charge, the orig inal story of the "Arkansaw Traveller" 1" as told by Colonel Sandy Faulkner, and the music of the "Arkansaw Trav- eler" arranged for the piano. The pictures are gotten up in the highest style of art and possessing such his- torical interest they should have a place n every household. Postage stamps taken. Address Read & Ben- ham, 7s Calumet Bldg, Chicago, Ill.