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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22
A UNIQUE UMBRELLA.
The Valuable Miniature Parachute Carried
by . Curio Collector.


by . Curio Collector.
DO YOU see that small, stout man
across the way?" asked a loquacious
policeman. as he pointed out to the
writer stocky little person who stared
abstractedly through his iron-rimmed
spectacles and waddled compiacently
along swinging an umbrella of gener-
Gus proportions and sea-green hue.
The writer remarked that he had
seen the little man before, and in.
Iuired who he was.
That man" replied the Office. ais
connoisseur and collector of curios.
and owns what is perhaps the largest
and most interesting private collection
of relics in the United States. He is
not mere accumulation of worthless
bric-a-brac, nor is his collections one of
curiOsities only. Every article in bis
large collection has history, and the
s,rangest thing about them is that they
are daily (and many of them hourly
brought into requi>ition and made
practical use of by their matter-of-fact
owner. The dishes used on his dinner
table. besides being varied and curious.
have the added interest of having at
some period of their history @raced the
board of some famous parsonage. His
table-linen. can,lelabra. clocks. rugs
and chairs. his very knives and forks.
once belonged TO some noted persons.
He declares his umbrella. however.
to be his greatest treasure. 1t is his
inseparable companion. and accom-
panies him wherever he goes. The
handle of this umbrella is made from
piece of the Charter Oak. in which is
set 4 small triangular piece Of stone.
Clipped from Plymouth Rock; the stick
is made from a branch of the old elm
tree at Cambria &c. under which
Washington assumed command Of the
Colonial armies: the brass cap on
the lower end Of the stick is made from
the trimmings of a sword scabbar,,
once used by General Grant; the green
covering originally served rs the lining
of coat worn on state occasions by
the suave and courtly Aaron Burr: the
ribs. springs and other metal trappings
were manufactured from small steel
cannon. captured by the Americans
from the Hessians at the battle of
Brandywine. Eight oblong pieces of
brass have been inserted in Is many
sides of the octagonal handle. These
were made from buttons cut from the
military coats of eight Generals famous
in the revolutionary war.
The proud owner of this unique
umbrella does not believe in keeping
his treasures under lock aud key. but
makes free use of his interesting pos
sessions. He is very careful. however.
not to lend his cherished storm screen,
ard As yet has never left it behind him
in a street car OF elsewhere. Recog-
nizing the possibility Of such catas-
trophe. however he has caused small |
tag 10 be sewed on the inside, which |
bears the legend:
-.----.-...-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

The will of . French advocate con-
tains the following bequest: II give
100, 600 francs to the local madhouse.
l got this money out Of those who
passed their lives in litigation: in be-
queathing it for the use of lunatics
only make restitution.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22
Fertile, Fair, but Unhealthy,

H0ftIe, E0irs but UnheoNhys
Are many beautiful sections of our Union.
Chills and fever and bilious remittent, born
Of miasmatic exhalati0ns, are their periodic,
and in some instances, their constant
scourge Those of their inhabitants, how.
ever, who fortify their systems with Hos
letters Stomach Bittess never fail to find in
it An adequate defense. Not only for ma
larial disorders, but for dyspepsia, liver
complaint, costiveness, nervousness and
rheumatism it is unrivaled
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

TIE Best Disirfectant remedy for skin
irritations is Gleun's Sulphur Soap
Hills Hair and Whlsker Dye, Soc.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

FREEi A 3-foot, French Glass, Oval
Front, Nickel or Cherry Cigar Case. ME-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

The collector values his miniature
parachute as $500. although nothing
but absolute bankruptcy could ever in
duce him 10 part with the historical
gsmp."-N l. World.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

LIGHTNING never strikes twice in the
same place-it doesn't have to.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

CAV . bank that can't stand . loan be
called an infant industry.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

II af1icted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it 81 &c.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

THAT "dead men tell no tales 10 not An
article Of faith with Martha .
Viuspayd Herald.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

"HAMLET" il . play for all time It
will never give up the ghost.-frich.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

FISHING for compliments 10 doubtful
sport
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

IT is not altogether strange that . bee
trothal should lead to honey moon.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

A liberal reward viii be PAID TO finder for
the return OF this umbrella
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-06-22

reputation. Not much.
If the broker who some years ago in Wall
street, after ne had lost money. sat down
and wrote farewell letter before he blew
his brains outfit instead Of taking out of
his pocket Q pistol he had taken cut q well
read New Testament there would have
been one less suicide. o, nervous and fe-
verish people OF the. world, try the al
mighty sedative. You will live twenty-five
years longer under its soothing power. 1t
IS not choral that you want. or mo rphine
that VOC want: il is the gospel of Jesus
Christ With long life will satisfy him"
Ag in. practical religion IS q friend Of
longevity in the fact taat it removes all
corrojIng care about future existence.
Every man wants to know what is to be-
come OF him. II you get aboard rail train
you want TO know at what depot it is going
70 stop: If you get on board ship you
~anr to know into what harbor il is gong
70 run, aud Il you should tell me yol: have
no interest 10 what is to be your future
destiny, l would IN as polite a way as /
know how, tell you Did not believe you.
Before had this natter settled with ref
erence TO my future existence, the ques-
ton almost worried NE into ruined health.
The anxieties men have upon this subject
put together would make q martyrdom.
This IS a state of awful uuhealthiness
There are people WHO fret themselves to
death for fear Of dying.
Iwant TO take the strain Oh your nerves
and the depression OF your SOUL and /
make two or three experiments. Expert
ment first: When you go oct Of this world
it does not make any difference whether
ycu have been good or bad, or whether you
believe truth or error. you viii 20 straight
to glory. Impossible" you say; my
common sense as well as my religion
teaches that the Dad and the good can not
live together forever You give me NO
comfort An that experiment" Experiment
the second: When you leave this world you
VIII 60 irto IN fnteEmediase state where
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Oh the coming gathering of the ad.
ministrationists at jamestown and the
result OF their action the Grand Forks
Herald says:
The Church faction of the democratic
party of Dakota will meet at jamestown
on the 1lth inst. and nominate one Of
their number for delegate to congress.
or course, the convention will be email
and uninteresting; the CID wheel horses
OF the party will be oonspieious for their
absence, and Church and his office
holders will run the convention TO suit
Themselves The unfortunate nominee,
whoever he may be, may possibly receive
10000 votes out OF the 100 600 that will
be cast next November. In the territory
OF Dakota there exists wreck OF its
former strength and glory--a reminis-
cence Of proud achievements and bright
prospects, now it is weak, pulling,
tottering creature, and its name is-
democratic party.
The democratic party of Dakota. hav-
ing served notice upon those who do not
endorse the questionable practices OF
Governor Church that they are not
wanted. the remnant OF the party will
be permitted to run conventions and
elections until new dynasty arisea
Two years ago Nj. H. LAY received 49,
600 votes as the democratic candidate
for congress. The nominee of the
jamestown convention will not receiv,
one. third that number.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07
stetiatican sheridan's July crop re

statistican Sheridan's July crop re-
port for all of of Dakota says:
Crops are rather backward, but are
coming on finely. There has been
abundant rain on the whole. A few
days OF hot dry winds early in June in
jured the crops to some extent, but the
late rains have nearly repaired the In
jury. Some Of the early sown grain in
is heading, and as the weather is
cool good long heads are expected
Flax is reported seriously dam
aged by cut worms in many places,
Some farmers claim their entire fields
are destroyed, while other fields are
partially eaten. Around O.dway fully
one-half the fax. acreage Is destroyed
Paaturage is excellent and cattle ere
doing we'll. Hay can be made anywhere
on the prairie.
Statistician Sheridan hes bis heed
quarters at Grdgsy. He applies centra
Dakota conditions to the crops of the
entire territory and affixes his official
stamp to them. His report is rank in
justice to this end of Dakota where al
crops are Of prime quality-#here there
have been no hot winds, no cut worms
and harvest IS in progress.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

The democratic Herald OF this CITY has
something to say about the recent coun-
ty democratic convection in Tankton
which is evidently reply to some re-
marks made by the Press and Dakota.
ian pertaining to the same affair. The
Prese and Dakotsian had alleged that
this convention was composed exclusive
ly of delegates elected by The few brass
collared gentlemen who wipe their noses
every time Mr.. Church sneezes-that the
stalwart democracy OF the county did
rot pastioipate in the primaries or the
convention. The Herald alleges that
the Press and Dskotaian allegation was
false, malicious, hypocrltical, cowardly
and dyspeptio. These are features of
journalism we have studiousIy endeavor.
cd to avoid IN the presentation OF great
truths and their application to the dem
ooratio party. After calm and dispas.
sionate review of the case We can only
re-assert, and with fuller conviction, thai
the democratic convention of Yankton
| county WAS conducted and directed BY
the little faction which espoused the
cause OF Church In the insane hospital
lmbroglio and that the masses OF demo-
eracy stood aloof aud took no part in
that poli.ical proceeding. They did not
know convention was contemplated
until the day before IL. eau
cuses, ard then received tho in.
formation Informally through the
Press and Dskotaian. They cared
nothing about this, as they had no in
teress in the affair. No call for the
convention or the cauouses wss pub
lished in the Herald. or any other news
paper, by the central committee. Th,
friends OF the administration were quiet.
ly notified to assemble in caucus and il
did not take great many Of tha clandes-
timely circulated printed slips to ap.
prise them OF the work before them. II
alleging that the Press and Dakotaiai
protests against the aotion OF the heir
and heirH expectant OF the democsati
administration the Herald falls iEto
profound error. The Press and Da
kotaian is just enough OF republican
lpartlsEn not to care how large dissen
tion these brass collar democrats Great
in theis own party. Affairs political ar
snoviDg along very satisfactorily.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

An order from the commander-in-
chief announces that there will be no
enoampment by the Dakota militia this
year. II is presumed that two years
allowance OF taxpayers money was
spent on one enoampment. All efforts
to induce the conmander-in- chief to
print statement of expenditures have
failed. This case should be placed upon
the list of coming Legislative investiga-
tions. In his order announcing no en-
campment this year the commander-in
chief once more defes the law, which
reads:
"There shall be an annual encamp-
nens inspection, and muster Of all or.
carnations OF the national guard for al
least six consecutive days, OF such time
and place as the commander-ip-chi
shall order and direct"
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Miner county was the scene of recent
remarkable election contest. @. P. Bor-
land and g. o. McIntyre were nomlnat-
ed against each other for the position OF
school director. Each went into the
canvass and labored vigorously for the
success Of his opponeot. Mr.. Borland
proved to be the most effective political
wire puller and elected Mr.. Mcintyre
They are very close TO the millennium up
in Miner county.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

It appears that MIR. Gale, of Canton,
is losing his grip at the insane hospital
and with his associates upon the board
Of trustees. he created new superin-
tendens Of the hospital and the new
superintendent msnitests a disposition
to be superintendent and to cut short
ths career OF Mr.. Gale as boss. He has
shown his horns, end at the first bovine
demonstration Gale SHE'D off and went
blubhering away from the scene. The
superintendent is all rightin this. He
cannot afford to place his reputation in
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07
Dakota RepublIean Convention.

The territorial republican convention to
sele candidates for delegates to congress will
be held at Watertown, Wednesd sy. August q,
1888 and be called to order by the chairman of
the republican central committee at o'clock
p. m.
In said convention the county representation
will be one delegate for every two hundred
votes or major fraction thereof, of the total
vote cast for delegate to congress in 1888. All
organized counties not having voted at that
time will be entitled to one delegate each, upon
presentationo of certificate from the proper
territorial officer of such organization. The
tened among the counties named, as follows:
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07
The Opening Of .he campaian.

To open the campaign with any hopes Of
speedy success, attack the enemy. malaria,
before 1t has a chance to intrench. An obsti-
nete foe twill prove if you don't go right at
ii. If you are prudent. too you will have
fortified, upon the first init nation of, its pres
ence in your neighborhood Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bitters is the medicinal ammunition that
you require. Every form of malarial fever
yields to this fine preventive and remsdy. Foi
and kdney sroabe no ie
effective. Residents of malnr;al Localities, and
persona soiourning in or round for the great
West, should select this Eedioine as means oil
defence against tho frequent yisitations OF
miasma. Those in delicate health, the aged
and the enfeebled, should in every inataooe
resort to this signal ingigorant. Use il tol
weak nerves go
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Mrs. L. @. Plumley, mother OF
Managing Editor Plumley, of the Fargo
Argus, died at Fargo Wednesday eye
ming, ga years OF age. Her father was
the noted abolitionist. Starr Clark
harborer of runaway slaves on the under.
ground railway to Canada, and the
political lieutenant OF ThurIow Weed
and William Seward,
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

the keeping OF man with SO unsasory
record as that possessed by Mr.. Gale.
DR.. Buchanan should continue to assert
himself, The turkey cock from Canton
needs only a pin hole in him and he will
shrivel mp to next thing to nothing,
which is his normal size.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

President Cleveland devoted the 4th
OF July to the preparation Of another
batch of penelon bill vetoes. This ia
the day when the American citizen
seeks the source of the highest personal
enjoyment.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Secretary Yillss has discontinued his
libel suit against William Welch, OF Min
neapolis. On the first trial the jury dis
agreed and second trial was pending.
"He who fights and runs away" etc.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Lew Wallace will complete his biogra.
ply of Ben Harrison in couple OF
weeks. He is the man who wrote the
story OF the other Bsn-surnamed Hur
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

4 A NASAL INJECTOR free with each
hos.le9of Shiloh's CatarrL Remedy. Price
DO cents, Sold by R. III. Ward, druggist
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

tThe ticket is one christian men and
men of conviction can support"
During the last campaign the Inde.
dependent was for Cleveland.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Apportionment mada by the territorial rs
publican central committee at Ab1rdeep
March 80, 1888.
HARRISON ALLEN, CHARM n.
GAS. T, CLEMENT, Secretary.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

'HACKMETACk,7.a Iasting and fra
grant perfume. Price 25 and so cents. Sold
by r. NJ. Ward druggist.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1888-07-07

Speaking of the Harrison and Morton
combination the New York Independent
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-10
MR.. PHELAN'S PROPOSAL.
HIS EDUCATIONAL AMENDMENT TO
THE U. s. CONSTITUTION.
He Would Have 1000, 900 Distrlb-
uted Annually Among the States in
Proportion to the nliteraoy - The
Harmonizing Designs.
Special Dispatch to the Appeal.

Special Dispatch TO the Appeal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-Mr Phelau will
tomorrow introduce in the House an inn
portant amendment to the constitution.
1t has been very carefully drawn up after
consultation with numerous members OF
the House, and is proposed in order to af-
ford the anti-Blair bill Democrats a refuge
in the discussion on this question. The
resolution is as follows:
"Be it resolved by the Senate and House
OF Representatives OF the United States
OF America in Congress assembled two
thirdsof both houses concurring), that the
following articles be proposed 10 the Legis-
latures Of the several States rs an amend
ment 10 the contribution OF the United
States, which, when ratified by three
fourths OF the Legislatures, shall be valid
rs a part of the constitution, namely;
Article 10, Section |. Congress shall have
power to grant aid TO the public school sys-
TEN of the several States Of the Union.
Section 2. The aid so granted shall not
exceed $l0,000,000 annually, TO be dis
tributed prorata among the States on the
basis Of iliitency.
Section 3. The appropriation 80 made
shall be paid to the person or persons
designated by an act of the Legislatures OF
each State, which act will specify that the
aid so received shall be for public school
purposes alone.
Section 4. Congress shall not supervise
the expenditures Of the appropriations
herein provided for but il may require q
report from the State officer or officers dis
bursting the same, and il it shall appear
from said report that the aid so granted, or
any part of II, has not been expended for
public school purposes, then il may with
hold from subsequent appropriation an
amount equal TO that so expended.
Section D. Congress shall have power
TO enforce this article by appropriate legis-
lation."
Mr.. Phelan says in regard to his amend
ment, that the Republicans cannot refuse
TO vote for il without crossing their record,
rs II contains the substance of the Blair
hill. Ii will be voted for by Blair bill
Democrats as matter of course. IL will
give the anti Blair bill Democrats chance
TO get in position where they can
save themselves with their constituents,
who favor national aid TO education with.
out sacrificing any Of their constitutional
scruples. 1t will probably harmonic the
Democratic party, and IL gives the Demo-
Gratis an adroit refuge in the discussion
which will ensue during the presidential
election. lie has been congratulated nv
some of the anti Blair bill Democrats, who
think his resolution will tide them over a
tight place.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-10
A story OF Alex. ncCiunE.

10 the thitor 81 the Appeal
Passing through your city today, have
read your paper las OF course) and your
excerpt from Mrs. Clay's "reminiscences
relating 10 Col Alex. Mcclellan attracts
my attention. Unless my memory much
'lecciyes me, the whole article has refer
nee 10 Col. Alex. McClung mot McClel-
lanl, and for the interest OF your readers
Of this generation, | revive an incident Of
that gentlemnn's Lire well known 10 all
Mississippi river men OF antc-bellnm DAYS
lie had passed. most OF the night in n
gambling saloon at NatchcE, and became
engaged in an alteration with q man
whom, ~ final result. he kicked out Of
the place without his action being resented.
Now behold the power Of example. Some
four months later. Col. McClung, while
passing drinking saloon in New Orleans
WIS confronted by a Fuss" one man
collaring and kicking another man out Of
the place. lie thought he recognized the
collarcr but not the c0llarce, and
embracing pause in the proceeding he
said 10 the former: "Scc here. my friend,
amt you the very man | kicked out Of
IS saloon IN Naichez n short time
back?" Ills man looked nj him moment
md replied: 'Sofily, colonel, softly. Don't
say anything about that. You and know
who 10 kick" And the famous "wcllcr"
wink that accompanied the impudence
overcome, for once, the colonel's irascibil-
iiy. C.S.
Memphis, January 8.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-10

To the Editor Of the Appeal
II frequently happens in the theatre
that the audience shows lbs approval Of nm
actors efforts by applause. Occasionally
an audience isawakened 10 something like
enthusiasm, and the actor Is called before
the curtain 10 respond 10 the approval
which his acting has meritcd. Now for
one moment imagine this scene. The
people applaud, the actor appears, bows
his acknowledgment, and the applause
ceases. Now, what | want 10 know Is.
Why does the applause cease at that timer
II the actor expected 10 say something.
and do the people keep silent 20 hear him1
II seems very awkward 10 call man be.
fore the curtain, buoy him up a. II
were upon the wave OF apprccia-
ton, and then allow him 10 drop
abruptly and recede up the ebb
Of silence. Doesn't Il seem TO you that nm
actor could retire more easily and grace.
fully II he were helped of. 40 10 speak, by
the hearty applause Of the audience. II
makes the cold ghives run down my back
to he present when the applause drops flat
and the players bow 10 a silent house.
Why should shiver? Is there anything
the matter with me, or Il n Memphis au.
dience peculiar What Is your opinion On
this subjcct7 Is there any occasion for me
to feel uncomfortable at such timer
DEnrfANTR