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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
SOMEWHAT PERSONAL

On at least two occasions, at Carlyle
and at lola, Rev. 8. NJ. Irwin has
gone out of his way to abuse and
misrepresent the former editor of the
REGISTER; charging him with incon-
sistency in turning his business over
to democrat" and laboring for terms
in which to reproach him for re fusing
the third party the use of column in
the paper.
We do not think ii necessary to de-
fend Charlie; but we propose to chow
up the pusillanimous character and
the meanness and dishonesty of these
cowardly and uncalled for attacks. In
regard first to the charge of inconsis-
tency. In settling up his business
here, Mr.. Scott put some notes and
bills into the hands of Alt Campbell
for collection. Mr.. Campbell was at
that time in the law Office of Benton &
Scott, and was doing all the collection
business of that firm. What more
natural than that these bills should
be placed in his hands Besides, what
if there had been no special reason fol-
it? Are we to have no dealings with
those from whom we differ politically?
Does this reverend gentleman, for ex.
ample, expect and desire none but pro-
hibitionists to come to hear his sermons
| fr;h ,rfa 70 tho cnp,,nrf of his
church Mr.. Irwin knew the facts in
regard to this matter, for they were
explained to him personally before
either of these speeches was made
and we leave the reader to judge of the
animus that prompted the statements.
Mr.. Irwin further stated that the
REGISTER had spoken of the Third
Party as "the emery little prohibitio n
party" repeating the word ''ornery'
two or three times. Such statement
never occurred in these columns. The
word "ornery"is not in Charlie Scott:
vocabulary, though it slips easily
enough fro m the tongue of this rever.
end slanderer.
The REGISTER published temper
ance column for years, and the cause
lof prohibition and true temp erance re.
form ever found jealous and consis.
tent advocate in its editorial columns
No communication on the subject OF
Temperance whether offered by Mr.. /
or any one else was ever refused. And
knowing all this perfectly well Mr.
Twin has the brazen eftrontry to go
around the country making these
charges. Has the reverend gentle.
man been so long away from his pas
tors study that he has forgotten the
scriptural injunction, "Thou shalt not
bear false witness against thy neigh
bor."
We are told that Mr.. Irwin
said in his lola speech that he re-
GREETED: that Mr.. Scott was not present
We venture the assertion that had he
been present this attack would not
have been ..made. Mr.. Irwin has
smarted under defeat at the hands of
C. F. Scott too often to court another
encounter.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02

and who decided the odd section case
in their favor and was reversed in the
United States Supreme Court, now de-
cides this vital point against them.
makes the decision all the more signif-
cant and important.
The bill can not again be amended
so as to state the case more strongly
and the only resort now left Is to
appeal to the Supreme Court of the
United States Oh the demurrer. We
do not think for a moment that the
Attorney General or the United States
District Attorney will countena nee
this further litigation, which would
only be fruitlessly prolonging the con-
test. Indeed we have it from good
ap,horitythat theywill not. We are also
informed that VIM. Davis, one of the
leaders of the settlers, said to prom
inent citizen of lola that as for him, If
the demurrer went against them, he
was ready to give up the fight. Ger
tainly this is the part of discretion.
While the REGISTER has been a con.
slant opposer ::of the League in this
matter, it has no disposition to exult
over them in the hour of defeat. 1t
seems to US that even they should be
glad that the long and bitter contro-
versy, that has set neighbor against
neighbor and friend against friend, is
at last at an end, although it has end
ded unfortunately for them. We GER
tainly hope that they will make the
best of a bad matter, and as they have
80 often promised, yield to the de-
cision of the courts, prepare to lease or
purchase the lands they occupy, and
join hands with other good citizens in
the new era of prosperity that the set
Element of this question will surely
bring to Allen county.
If this marks the end of the matter,
as We firmly believe it does, it is the
brightest day that Allen county has
seen for ten years. And. if it is not the
end, the end is very, very near, and the
result forgone conclusion,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
COUNTY NOTES.
FROM REGISTER REPORTERS
What is Being Done Throughout the
County-Events and Gossip
of the Week.
Geneva Gatheri ngs +.


Leslie Hazard was visiting with Fred spicer
last week
Cary Denny and his mother moved to Kan
sas City recently where they will make their
future home.
Mrs. Marsh's sister who has been visiting
here for several weeks has returned home
Owen Riley has moved into the house just
south of the post office.
The time of arrival OF the trains has been
| changed; the morning time is about an hour
| later than formerly.
The political parties in this township have
united on township ticket and will thereby
| avoid a township contest.
Miss Minnie Hyde has returned from Leav-
enworth county where she has been visiting
| for some time.
Mr.. Odell has moved into u. y. Whites ten
ant house.
The school board has purchased some kinder
garten apparatus for the primary department
of the Geneva schools.
| The teachers and some of the more advanced
pupils of this locality, meet twice each week
for the purpose of making themselves famil 7
with the theory of bookkeeping.
| Rev. S, A. Alt of lola, addressed prohibi-
|
speech was more persuasive and less abusive
than the ordinary prohibition lectures.
P. j. Fryer has his new house almost COM
pleted. Ii is made of short sticks of wood laid
up with mortar, and is quite often mistaken
| for a stone house.
Surprise parties were quite numerous last
week. Monday the lady friends of Mrs. Reese
met at her residence and pleasantly spent the
day sewing for her. Wednesday evening A. T.
Wolford our jolly democrat, was called upon
by his republican and prohibition friends.
Thursday evening Miss Minnie Denny was re-
minded that it was her birthday. Friday
evening Miss Mabel Marsh entertained num-
Der of her schoolmates at their request.
| Those persons who think that the Office OF
county superintendent should be filed with Out
regard to politics, are requested to consider
well the qualifications of Mr.. Barber before
casting their ballots next Tuesday. Mr.. Barber
is graduate of the State Normal School,
which is designed especially for the preparation
of teachers. He is a young man Of untring
energy and is well acquainted with the sch oOls
and teachers of the county.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are n
danger. Consumption always seems.
at first only cold. Do not permit any
dealer to impose upon you with some
cheap imitation of DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds, but be sure you get the gen.
uine. Because he can make more pro.
fit he may tell you he has something
just as good, or just the same. Don't
be deceived, but insist upon getting
DIR. Kings New Discovery, which is
guaranteed to give relief in all Throat,
Lung and Chest affections. Trial bot
ties 10 cents, large bottles 81, at Good
hue & Evans Drug Stote.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Ell Re0iSfer.

Ed Register:
The COurdnt of last week has a long
whine about the republicans of lola
monOpolizing all the township offices.
The facts are that no farmer will &C.
cept township office and keep his of.
fees where the public interests de-
mand-at or near lola.
The offices of clerk and treasurer
together do not pay $50 year.
The offices of constable and justice Of
the peace must be filled by men who
can earn most of their living at some
other occupations and at the same
time be near enough to the place OF
business to be found when wanted.
These are facts known. to everyone
Then we have lett only the Office OF
trustee which pays less than $500 per
annum. Certainly not enough to pay
a farmer to leave his farm and move
to town.
Is it to the interest of the public that
his Office be kept at lola?
He is overseer to the poor. He has
charge of the bridges and has general
Oversight of the work of the overseer.
He has charge of the property of the
the township and is chairman of the
township board, and is assessor for the
township.
If he is wanted to aid a temporary
pauper where is he wanted? Out on
the prairie or in town where the ar.
ticles wanted can be had?
fla bridge needs repair the fact is re.
ported in town. If a road overseer
wants instruction he can call on the
trustee in town, without spending a
half day going to see him. 1t is nee
essary to keep a large stock of hard
lumber on hand to repair bridges and
the trustee has charge of it.
Who will take care of it and issue it
to the overseers if the proper custodian
cannot be found?
Township and road district officers
are paid by the day for time necessari.
ly employed.
In fact it needs no argument to con.
vince anyone that the action of the re-
publican primary in concentrating
these small offices in the most conven-
lent place was in the interest of tax
payers. ALEX.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Republican Meetings.

AT Maple Grove School house Gar.
lyle township. tomorrow, Saturday
evening. To be addressed by A. c.
Scott. II. A. Ewing will be present il
engagements will permit. Every body
invited.
Grand rally at Falrview schoolhouse
tomorrow, Saturday, evening. l., b.
Pearson will address the meeting. All
are invited.
NeoshO Valley school house, Nov. .,
Hon. 5. j. Stewart and Others.
Diamond school house, Nov. 3, Hon.
Oscar Foust.
Savonburg, Nov.,2 G. Moburg.
Elisnore, Now, 3, G.. Moburg.
Wannersburg, Now, 5, G.. Moburg.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Advice To Mothers,

MRS. WINsLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP
should always be used when children
are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the little
sufferer at once: it produces natural,
quiet sleep by relieving the child from
pain, and the little cherub awakes as
"bright as button" 1t is very pleas
ant to taste. 1t sooths the child, soft
ems the gums, allays all pain, relieves
wind, regulates the bowels, and is the
best known remedy for diarrhea,
whether arising from teething or other
causes. Twenty-Five cents bottle.
(Feb1S '9)
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Mr.. Rodman Replies.
Editor Re0ister:

Editor Register:
In last weeks REGISTER, noticed
an article signed by Mr.. Thompson,
attempting to reply to card to my
customers. 1 fail to see wherein had
slurred or slandered his order or any
other organization. 1 stated 1 would
sell goods to all alike. My card was
simply in Justice to myself and Gus.
toners of Allen County, who I trust,
will continue favoring me " it'll their
patronage in the future as in the past.
Respectfully
B. T. Rodman
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Piles, Piles. Itching Piles a..

Sympton,s-Moisture; intense itch
ing and singing; most at night; worse
by scratching. If allowed to continue
tumors form, which often bleed and
ulcerate, becoming very sore.
SwAYNE's OINTMENT stops the itch
ing and bleeding, heals liberation, and
in most cases removes the tumors. At
druggists or by mail, for so cents. DIR.
Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
School Report.

Report of Bethel school for the
month ending Oct. IS, 1888.
Number of pupils enrolled 80, males
20, females 10.
Average attendance 29.5, males 16.2
females 1873.
Names of those neither absent nor
tardy, Charlie and Roy Roderick
Daisy and George Kinney, Mack Elliot
and Lindley Hawley.
HATTIE ADAMS,
Teacher.
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PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT

Will be given to capable and reliable
lady canvasser residing in this place
No investment required. Goods sell
all the year round. References neees
ary, Write 10 J. B. HURLING co.
177Monroe Street, Chicago, Illinos
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining in the post
Office at lola, Kas. November, 3, 1888.
Arnett, Mrs. 81. Beck, William
Easteriy, Edward Masen, Rey. A. n.
Persons calling for any of the above
letters will please say advertised
and give date of advertisement.
J. E. IRELAND, P. NJ.
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AUCrI0NEER.

VIM. II. Wychoff, Moran Kansas
cries sales in Allen and adjoining
counties. Satisfaction guaranteed OF
no pay. Charges ] per cent.
Correspondence promptly answered.
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Central Committee Nesting

There will be meeting of the Coun.
ty Central Committee at 12.O'clock
Saturday Nov. 3, at the Office of H. l..
Henderson, lola. A full attendance is
desired, w. w. SCOTT, See.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
CHEAP MONEY.

Bowlus has any amount of money
that he can loan on real estate security
at lower rates than can We had any
where else
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
Republican Ticket.
NATIONAL TICKET.

For President,
BENJAMIN HARRISON,
of Indiana.
For yice-President,
LEVI p. MORTON,
of New York.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1888-11-02
STATE TICKET.

For Congressman.
Second Congressional District,
E. H. FUNSTON.
For Governor,
L. U. HUMPHREY,
,of Montgomery.
For Lieutenant Governor
A. J. FELT,
of Nemaha.
For Associate Justice,
w. A. JOHNSON,
OF Ottawa.
For Secretary of State,
WILLIAM HIGGINS,
of Shawnee.
For Auditor,
TIMOTHY MCCARTHY,
of Pawnee.
For Treasurer,
JAMES w. HAMILTON,
of Sumner.
For Attorney General,
l.. B. KELLOGG.
ofLyons,
for Superintendent of Public instruction
G. w. WINANS,
of Davis.
For State Senator, 18th District,
o. s. WOODWARD.
, 1888-08-15
visitors to Gen. Harrlson.

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. l4-Ihree ex-
cursion trains brought in large delegations
from different points in the state to call
on Gen. Harrison to-day. The delegs.
tions united at the depot and marched to
University park. At the head of the
column was the Tippecanee club of eigh-
ty-three veterans carrying a life sized por-
trait of Gen. Harrison, on the reverse
side of which were the words Protection,
prosperity and perDetuity of the Union -
Conspicuous in the delegation was a ban
ner inscribed THE eagle and the flag
against the rooster and the rag"
Hon. John Gray was spokesman for the
visitors. In replying to Col. Gray's ad,
dress Gen. Harrison briefly discussed the
beneficient result of American home intu.
ences.
In the afternoon a tram consisting OF
nineteen cars arrived bringing a large del
egation from Tuscola and other points in
Illinois. A notable feature of their dis
play was an old battleflag Of Grants origi
nal regiment, the Dist Illinois. The train
from Decatur, Ills, BROUGHT another large
delegation. The visitors arrived at Uni
versity park about 3 o'clock. Capt I. B.
Minturn and A. II. Mills acted at spokes-
men for the two delegations. In reply to
the addresses Gen. Harrison spoke mainly
upon the tariff issue.
, 1888-08-15
Railroad Accident.

DENVER, Aug. IA dispatch from
albuquerque, N. NJ, says: The east
bound Atlantic & Pacific train was
wrecked on the desert in California at a
point known as Horseshoe curve. The
train was running very slowly but the
trucks of the express car, it is claimed,
were not in good working order and re-
fused to adjust themselves to the curve,
aud the car was pulled off the track and
breaking away from the engine, which it
left on the track, went tumbling down a
thirty foot embankment, pulling after it
the baggage, mail, three emigrant coaches
and two sleepers, well filed with passen
gers, all of whom suffered injuries more
or less severe.
1t is asserted hat the mail clerk, who
was badly bruised, tried to telegraph to
Albuquerque for assistance, and some
wounded passengers tried to send dis
patches to friends, but the railway con-
trolled the only wire and positively forbid
the operators to send messages. The
passengers were very indignant at their
treatment, particularly in the matter of
kilograms, and adopted resolutions con-
demning the company's action.
, 1888-08-15
The American PARTY.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1.-THE first ma.
tional convention of the American party
began its session here this afternoon.
Chairman Sharp called the convention TO
order and about 200 delegates were in the
hall, representing twenty-five states and
territories. Hon. p. d. Wigginton of
California was elected temporary chair
man. Wigginton predicted that the day
was not far distant when it can truthfully
be said that America is for Americans.
He believed that Americans have the
courage and ability to manage their
affairs, Notwithstanding the fact that
America is becoming the cesspOol of the
world.
A motion was here made limiting the
votes to one for each congressional district
and two at large from each state repre-
sented, the District of Columbia to have
two votes. Pending action on this propo-
sition a motion was made and adopted
directing the chairman to appoint a com
mittee on credentials.
A recess was then taken.
Upon calling the convention to order
after recess the chairman announced as
the credentials committee Jerome B.
Burke, District of Columbia; "A. b. Chase,
illinois; A. G. Boyer, Maryland; j. W.
Jarboe. New York; II. K. Printz, Vir-
GINA; DIR. A. r. Leek, Pennsylvania, and
l.. n. Wilson, California.
At s o'clock the committee on creden-
tials reported l26 delegates. Sixty-seven
were from New York, fifteen from Cali
fornia, seven from Illinois and Geo. N.
Prepper of Minnesota, J.. W. Gallup Of
Mississippi, Thomas Miller Of New Jer-
Jersey, II II. Tharin of South Carolina,
|. r. Twombly oftbe District Of Columbia,
Lee Crandall of Alabama and II. ID. Ba-
ker of Delaware. -.
The convention then Adjourned until
10 o'clock to morrow morning.
, 1888-08-15
CAUGHT AT LAST.
Wholesale Robbery of Letter
Boxes in Chicago.
The Culprits Captured After
Two Years Operations.
Valuable Letters Stolen to
Exceed 100000

CHICAGO, Aug. IA system of
wholesale letter box robbery, extending
over two years and involving the theft of
thousands Of letters, including Enclosures
of drafts, checks and post office orders,
a~ggregating an unknown amount though
known to exceed 500, 900, and explaining
In part the numerous complaints made
against the Chicago postal service, has
been discovered by the police and United
States post office inspectors.
Frederick Won Oberkampf and Thomas
j. Mack are in custody and more arrests
are likely to follow.
Won Oberkampf claims that he is a
member OF a noble German family, while
Mack is a carpenter and a citizen of the
United States.
The discovery of the gigantic pilfering
of the letter boxes came about in a curl
Gus and unexpected way. Won Oberk-
ampf was indebted to his landlady and in
payment rendered her a check which she
accepted and returned him the difference
in cash. The check proved to have been
forged and she placed the matter in the
hands of the police. who located the man
in a room on North Market street.
In searching this room the officers were
astonished to find a trunk filed to the top
with letters. They had all been opened,
but bore no postmark and had the stamps
removed.
1t was then ascertained that Won Ober-
kampf occupied another room and when
this was searched another trunkful of let
tiers, all in the condition described above,
were found. At another room in a hotel
was found a valise packed with broken
mail matter and a bunch of keys. One of
the keys was for the railway mail pouches
and the other would fit any letter box in
the city.
The captured mail matter was taken to
the post Office inspector. The envelopes
contained all sorts Of queer things usually
sent through the mails, from dry goods
samples and bits of jewelry to writing pads
and photographs.
But that which showed the magnitude
of the depredations was the presence of
piles of insurance policies, trust deeds.
drafts, checks, money orders and promis-
sorry notes. These represented in the ag-
gregate nearly 500, 600.
The largest check was one for $40, 900
drawn by a wholesale grocery house of
Chicago on the Continental National
bank. Numerous other drafts ranging
from 81, 500 to so, 900 and scores drawn
for $500 each we're found.
Won Oberkampf was arrested Saturday
and confessed his guilt on Monday. The
postoffice authorities are now investigating
how the postal keys came into his posses,
sion, and it is claimed hat further arrests
will follow, it being supposed that some
letter carrier anticipated the loss OF his
position, had a duplicate of his key made
and gave it to Won Oberkampf, sharing
with him the proceeds.
To-day both men were before Commits
sioner Hoyne. Mack, who was arrested
on suspicion because he had vouched for
the genuincness of the check furnished
Won Oberkampf's landlady, waived pre-
liminary examination and was held to the
federal grand Jury under $1,000 bail.
Won Oberkampf's case was continued
until Tuesday in bonds of the same
amount. Both men arc now in jail.
, 1888-08-15

1t IS a curious fact that most of the
stout and red faced women at Long
Branch are prodigal in the use of red
p~arasols, and the stouter and the redder
they are, the bigger and brighter arc
their sun shades. One can but think of
glorified beets in looking at them. On a
cloudy day or in a cloudy country, or as
a bit of color to light up a landscape, the
red parasol does very well, but it best
fulfills its mission in color and size over
the head of a great church dignitary, a
bronze faced Buddhist priest, or the fruit
stall Of a black eyed Roman market
woman. Taken collectively, with the
sand, the sea, and the sun all a-glitter-
ing, the red parasol is an aggravation to
the eye.-New York Press.