davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-08

CHAPTER vu-CoSrrNUEp.
"This is Madness" declared the yount
hunter. "To quarrel thus on account of ;
girl Must the softer sex always brine
woe? gave you credit for better sense
Captain Starbright."
"But thatyoung mudsill assaulted me like
coward"
"He made the first ASSAULT"
"He did,
"Over Miss Penroy2"
"He has pretended to have some claim on
her,
Sand you make the same pretention, u
Fingal interrupted, with a peculiar twinkle
of the eye.
at seems to be a foolish quarrel at best.
You will do well to take my advice and give
up thoughts of winning the girl.''
"And leave her to that mudsill-neverr'
cried the Captain, still hot and foolish from
his recent encounter. 81 have sworn to
make Grace Penroy my wife, and no greasy
mechanic shall stand in the way"
"Perhaps not, but there may be a gentle
man who will win the prize in spite Of you
both.'
SHOW is thatr'
81 believe that Miss Penroy has become
thoroughly disguised with both you and
Austin Wentword, in which case am just
conceited enough to imagine that stand
the best show" and young Ffngal smote
his breast with his clenched hand, and
Strengthened his form until he looked the
picture of a young Prince of the blood
Captain Starbright regarded the youth in
establishment He seemed to realize for
the first time that Louis Fingal was dam
gerously handsome.
SIN faith, youngster, should hate to be-
Geve that one so tender had entered the
lists against me-" retorted the Captain,
forcing laugh.
"You may find me tougher than you
imagine" declared Fiugal, solemnly.
"You handed me a note few days since,
on the occasion of our first meeting. Was
it of your compositionp'
The Captain regarded Fingal lzeenly as he
put the question. His gaze had not the ef-
feet intended The young hunter was not
the least Disconnected.
81 shall make no denials, august CantGin,"
answered Nngal, strol1ing his mustache
with grave look.
81 am then to understand that you mean
to interfere with my plansr'
Understand any thing you please, my
dear Captain"
"Confound you'll" muttered Starbright,
angered at the cool impudence of the young
hunter. Il warn you to keep away from
this vicinity and leave me to myself, or you
may rue your impertinence in the time to
come You underestimate
Certainly"
'And you will heed the warningi"
Certainly"
81 am glad to find you sensible"
ALWAYS that, Captain Starbright," as
sured the young hunter. "Fair means you
will be permitted to use in a suit for Miss
Penroy's hand, but when you step beyond
that look to yourself. The eagle will see that
the hawk harms not the pretty dove"
Then, bowling low, Fingal turned and
darted away with the fleetness ola deer.
Captain Starbright stared after him in rage
and establishment
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-08
CHAPTER TX.
THE TRAGEDY.

THE TRAGEDY.
1t was ten miles to Stonefield, through a
comparatively unsettled country.
During her two weeks soiourn at Lone
hollow Lura Joyce had been twice over
the road on the back of her own animal, a
feet black gelding she was pleased to call
Romeo.
"I've heard there is short cut to the
town." unused the young girl as she rode
out of the hollow at an easy pace. "And they
do say that it leads past old Mother
Cabera's hut, the gypsy fortune-teller. I've
good notion to take that route l should
save time, and might see the old bag, to
boot. What say, Romeo, shall we take the
path or the dusty road to Stone6eld2"
She patted her horse gently, speaking to
him as though he were human.
A low Whitney answered her appeal,
and Lura laughed.
"You say yes, good Romeo. Well, I'll
think on it, as the old Romans would say'
When she came to the path that turned
from the main highway, Lura drew rein
and sat for some moments in brown study
She glanced up at the sun, then into the
woods, which looked cool and inviting.
The sun was long past the meridian, and
should she follow the road it would set long
ere the goodly town of Stonefeld was
reached. Lura was of an adventuresome
disposition, and seldom weighed the conse-
Quences.
who's afraidr' she at length exclaimed,
tossing her head until the ostrich plume on
her jaunty hat danced like thing Of life in
the breeze.
Then she guided her horse deliberately
into the woods on the path that was quite
plainly visible at this time.
Progress through the woods was neces-
sarily slow, however, and Lura began to
suspect that she had been little the gamer
by leaving the road. Nevertheless she
would not retrace her steps now
Presently the path led along the edge of a
gulch, and little later she came upon a
rude log cabin but few feet back from the
path. In front Of this cabin sat an old
woman smoking black clay pipe; against
the wall at her side leaned heavy staff.
"Mercy on US, here we have the old
gypsy fortune-teller now," exclaimed Lura,
drawing rein within few PAGES OF the old
woman. my good woman, am I on the
right road to Stonefield!"
The crone removed her pipe and stared
without uttering q word
Lura felt just little queer when she
caught the CLEAN of the old crone's black
eyes. There was . serpent glitter in their
depths, and the wrinkled face seemed to
take on the aspect Of goblin.
"Iasked if I am on the right road to
Stonefeld"
81 reckin.n
How far is it,"
"Ten mile or thereabout."
The old woman had found her tongue at
last.
Goodness" calculated Lura- II don't
seem to be making much Roadway. must
be near two miles from the main road, and
when left that was but nine miles or
lesafrom town. Can it be that L have been
going Backward"
The old woman rose, and taking her cane
hobbled forward
Is missy goin' to Stonehsldi"
"That's my intenticn.n
"Are you from Lone Hoilowi"
lam"
THE new mistress, s'posef'
'Not exactly" returned Lurs, laughing.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-08

AGREEABIE to the wishes Of the German
Emperor, the theaters have resolved to
abolish all French theatrical terms which
have crept into the language.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-08
LONE HOLLOW:
A Thrilling and Romantic Story
OF Love and Adventure.
By JAMES M. MERRILL, AUTHOR OF BOGUS
BILL" "FIsHER JOE" AND
OTHER STORIES
CHAPTER VIL-Cosr1Nrrp.
Or, The Peril Of the PenrOyS.

(Copyrfghs, 1859, by the A. NJ Kellogg Neaps.
paper Covpdny.1
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-08

~ Any person who takes the paper regular
" from the post-sffice, whether directed to his
name or whether he is a subscriber or not, is
responsible for the pay
The courts have decided tina. refusing to take
newspapers from the post-office. or removing
and leaving them ancalled for. is prima facic
evidence of INTENTIONAL FRAUD.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1889-03-08


Daughter" and Beethoven's Overture in
c." and Ritter's first sonata in D minor
and the Creation" and the Messiah" had
been blown from the lips Of one trumpet
or been invoked by the sweep of one bow
or had dropped from the vibrating chords
of one harp.
But here must slow up lest in trying 10
solve mysteries add to the mystery that
we have already wondered at, namely:
Why the preachers should keep on after
all the hearers are tired: So / gather up
into one great armful all the why's, and
hows, and wherefores of your life and
mine which we have not had time or the
ability to answer, and write on them the
words, adjourned to eternity" rejoice
that we do not understand all things now,
for II we did what would we
learn in Heaven? II we knew il
all down here in the freshman and
sophomore class, what would be the
use of our going up to stand amid the
juniors and seniors? II we could put down
one leg Of the compass and with the other
sweep a circle clear around all the in
scrutables, if we could lift our little steel.
yards and weigh the throne of the omnip-
otent, If we could with our seven day
clock measure eternity, what would be
left for heavenly revelation: So i move
that we cheerfully adjourn what is now
beyond our comprehension, and as &C.
cording to Rollin, the historian, Alexan-
der the Great, having obtained the gold
casket in which Darius had kept his rare
perfume. used that aromatic casket here.
after to keep his favorite copy of Homer
in, and called the book, therefore, the
The advocate., 1889-09-07

ETC. It's this peculiar feature Of the
organization, differing from all others
Of the kind, that we rely for success
and TO which we invite special atten-
ton, but IL is provided, however, that
all farmers may acquire an interestin
the company in the nature Of cest'ly
que trust, and thus share in the bust
ness profits ofthe company, but spec
ial advantages are given to local buy
ers and shippers and representative
men, they being the legal holders OF
stock in the company, and while
it is the purpose to benefit tho
whole Of the farming population
by general improvement in prices Of
farm products, special advantages
have TO be given TO the local shipper
TO secure concentration OF shipments
These local shippers or representa-
tive men would soon be in possession
Of two and one-half millions OF stock
earned in shipments to the company
and from the enormous profits that
must inevitably accrue from the re-
duction ofninety per cent of commits
sion men, is I'M interest that would
soon consolidate the farmers Of tho
Mississippi Valley and render their
position impregnable-
None Of the money received from
the stock sold to those shippers or rep-
resentative men will be used in the
payment Of expenses of the company,
but will be placed on safe deposit,
bearing three per cent interest, and
kept us a fund for the establishment
of bunk, authorized by the charter,
but the money necessary to put this
company on its feet and equip it for
business will be raised from the sale
of scrip issued and receivable in pay
ment Of commissions, and all dues to
the company. We shall have no diff
Guilty in selling this scrip to shippers
at fifty cents on the dollar.
This is a brief synopsis Of our sys-
tenn. We do not claim for It perfec-
tion, but offer it as a basis, which If
acted upon, will bring to the farmers
Of the Mississippi Valley speedy re-
lief, and as it shall afford protection
to the agricultural class will conserve
all other interests.
A copy Of the bylaws and printed
applications for stock will be sent to
any farmer or local shipper upon re-
quest enclosing ten cents in postage
stamps. WALTER N. ALLEN.
Topeka Kan.
The advocate., 1889-09-07
FARsrERs' FEDERATION.

tioh OF three Directors, with contrAiiz-
cd business power in the hands OF a
President, and an Executive Board
composed Of heads Of departments.
This company was organized over u
year ago, with u capital stock OF
twenty million dollars, divided into
two million shares Of ten dollars each !
fifteen million dollars Of this stock is
placed in the hands Of a trustee, to
forever secure TO farmers controlling
interest in the company; and to serve
another purpose Of equal importancei
for it isprovided that the annual divi-
dends that may accrue on this fifteen
million dollars Of stock shall be ap-
propriated- first for the establish
ment or a bank as provided in the
charter; and second, for the purchase
or erection Of grain elevators and tho
establishment Of stock yards. The
remaining five million dollars OF
stock will be offered as follows, to
wit: Two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars to farmers who do their own
shipping Of grain and live stock two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars to
local buyers and shippers OF farm
products; one million dollars to Farm
ers' Alliances or other local associa-
tions Of farmers Of not less than ten
members who may appoint shipping
agents and authorize said agents to
receiveshares OF stock in this company,
said stock to be sold at ten cents on
the dollor in amounts ofnot less than
five shares nor more than ten to any
one person, and apportioued to the
several States and Territories includ-
cd within the Mississippi Valleys b'lt
the applicant before being allowed to
purchase said stock is required TO sign
pledge chat he will make all future
consignmentsto this company; will
observe all orders with respect to time
and place Of shipments, and as often
as msy be requested by the Statisti-
clan he will furnish crop reports, the
amount Of grain and live stock on
hand and in possession Of his neigh
bors, as nearly an he can estimate.
The penalty for the violation Of
pledges is the forfeiture Of stock and
interest in the company. Two mil
hon five hundred thousand dollars Of
said capital stock will be held in the
hands Of the company, to meet the
demand for stock that may be earned
as set forth in Art, 2, Sec. 2, of the
Bylaws, which pTovides that all
TURNER'S, feeders and local shippers Of
grain and live stock and all Farmers
Alliances and other loGal associations
Of farmers who may appoint shipping
agents and make consignments Of
farm products to the Farmers Fed
GRAFTON, to becontracted and sold by
its agents, shall have a credit on the
books Of the company for the amount
Of commission paid, and when said
commissions shall amount to fifty
dollars or more paid in any one year
bv anv one person, local shipper or
The advocate., 1889-09-07

commission men OF Chicago, Ransas
City, ST. Louis and other commercial
points, for the purchase Of their good
will and the just and equitable trans
fer Of their business TO this company.
These debentures will draw dividends
the Same M shares Of stock, but
will not entitle the holder thereof TO
vote as u stockholder, nor enjoy any
other privilege as a stockholder
Five hundred thousand dollars Of
said capital is 10 be issued and desig-
mated as privileged stock, subject TO
the conditions and pledges that may
be imposed by the Board Of Trustees.
One hundred thousand OF said privil-
eyed stock, or, in lieu thereof, one
hundred thousand dollars Of scrip may
be issued and sold for fifty cents on
the dollar, and made receivable on
commissions and all dues to the com
pany, and the monies 40 derived from
the sale Of this stock or script is to be
used to promote and inaugurate the
movement. But none Of this priyi-
legged stock can be sold for less than
ton cents on the dollar, nor to any
person unless he be u farmer, local
shipper, or person representing farm
ing interests, as editor or publisher OF
some journal devoted TO agriculture.
The business Of the company will
be transacted through grain and live
stock departments, assisted by tho
Statistician, the Inspector and bank
departments
It is provided in section l, Orticle2
ofthe Bylaws, that the commissions
to be charged by this company for
selling live stock md cereals shall be
tho same rate as now established by
the commission mems association Of
Chicago, Kansas City and St, Louis.
1t is to be seen that the primal OBJ
iect of tho Farmees' Federation is to
secure monopoly in the commission
business which will not only enable
the company to pay large dividends to
stockholders but will give it power
over shipments Of farm produce, and
this is the key that will unlock the
door to fair prices.
Before reaching the consumer, the
products of the farms Of the Missis-
sippi Valley are charged with ton mil
lion dollars, annually paid in commits
sions this company proposes to Go
the whole Of this business Of selling
through Il system Of salaried agencies
for one million dollars annually.
This plan submits a fair business
proposition, that the farmer shall
regulate the supply in the public
marts, establish the price and like u
manufacturer sell his own goods, and
at a profit When u manufacturer
finds that he llas more goods in store
than there is a demand for, he does
not put the surplus on the market to
demoralize tho trade and ruin Che sale
of his whole stock, The farmer is the
only producer that sends an over sup
- "a l. =, ,,,,,,,,., ~, tho ,Onrlynk tD ho
The advocate., 1889-09-07

for;nor can there be any law passed
TO compel them TO compete in the
prico whore there is a supply offered
in the market and no necessity for
competition.
Now in order 10 stimulate prices We
must have the power to cut short the
supply or regulate the output in the
public markets. A monopoly in The
commission busincs or the exclusive
right TO soil tho farm products Of the
Mississippi Valley would unquestion-
ably give rs this power. The compa-
ny then, would be put in direct and
daily communication with the local
shippers, by telegraph and telephone
could order and check shipments at
pleasure, and prevent the supply from
exceeding the demand or hold every
thing of Che market il necessary to
force the payment Of fair prices for
farm products.
But tho question is being asked,
"What will you do with the farmers
who IRE in debt and cannot hold their
cropsT Our system does not require
farmers TO hold their crops, only to
hold their surplus which in whoat
amounts to the inconsiderable sum
Of one-twelth Of the crop raised in
this country, but enough when put on
the market to ruin the price OF the
whole crop To illustrate, il II farmer
who raises 600 bushels Of wheat, one
Twelfth or fifty bushels is the surplus
that we ask him TO hold; this then,
would enable him TO sell his $50 bu.
of wheat for which there would be u
legitimate demand and realize almost
as much again money as he could now
by putting his whole crop the mar-
kot.
Il is the business OF our statistician
from reports sent direct from farmers
to estimate the supply and demand
aud to figure out the cxoct surplus
that each farmer may have in his gran-
ary, or on his farm, Of which he would
be notified to hold of the market AS
now exaggerated reports of our crops
are sent out and manipulated in the
interest Of buyers and they know that
without some concert ofaction among
farmers to hold the surplus Of our
production, that it will be thrown up
on the market The result is our
crops year after year are being sacri-
rifced and agriculture ruined from
the effects Of low prices.
But our first care in all this is to ac-
quiro possession and control Of busi-
ness that will make money for the
stockholders And through this con-
solidutcd Agency and representative
principle in the plan to effect a com
bine that will secure n general i'm
provemcnt in prices Of farm products
FOR MUTUAL PROTECTION.
There have been various attempts
to unite farmers for mutual protection
but these efforts have failed in results,
owing to the dccentralized principle
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-04-05
MEETING OF FAIR DIRECTORS

Members of Edenton Agricultural
and Fish Fair met at J. E. Bonner S
store Tuesday, April ID, 80, Dr.. W.
r. Capehart, in the chair,
Members prnsent:-Dr. w. +. Cape
hart, Mat White, J. E, Bonner and
J L. Rogerson.
On motion, Theo Ralph, j, W.
Bran ing and Abram Bonner were ap-
pointed q building committee.
On motion of J. =. Bonner, the
amount of stock to be issued is fixed at
(S5, 00O) five thousand dollars
On motion, the building committee
are requested to submit, as early as
practicable, plans and estimates for
necessary buildings
F. A. White, \. \. Perry and Mat
White are appointed a committee on
drainage.
1t is ordered that members be notified
of their appointment, on committees.
and to report at next meeting.
Julien Wood, J. E. Bonner and j.
R. B. Hathaway are appointed commit
tee of Finance
On motion, the meetings of the
association are fixed to take place on
the third Wednesday Of each month.
It is ordered that all the Directors
be notified of next meeting.
Meeting adjourned.
II. A. BOND, JR.,
Sect'y. pro TEN.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-04-05
FISH GILL NETS.

For the coming season we. as usual,
invite the attention of all Dealers and
Fishermen to our own brands and makes
of
Threads, Nets and Meetings..
First, our (S) brand of Flax GilIing
Thread is equal in every respect to our
standard of former seasons. This make
will have our name upon every package
aud IS NOT GENUINE WITHOUT IT.
In cotton Gill MEETINGS and Twinos.
we would refer TO oar
"FIsHERMEN" and GOLD MEDAL"
Brands, which are exclusively oar own
and are never sold ;es twin" without our
name upon each package. continuing ;
pounds. For SHAD Netting they are
unexcelled, being light, strong and
cheap. We guarantee the qualities Of
our brands.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-04-05

The next Fall Session will begin
Monday, Sept. 18th, 1888.
PROF. L. A. WILLIAMS, Principal.
MRS. r. F. CHESHIRE. Assistant
MISS MYRA L. DAnDEN, Teachers.
Other teachers Of high standing and
experience will be employed IN
due time.

! The we'll known ability and worth Of
| the teachers employed to conduct the
| School, and its record during past SEES
siOns, are a warranty that it's pupils will
receive the best and highest education
to be had in this locality.
| The Trustees invite the cooperation
and patronage of all citizens.
| Pupils from other districts are invited
| to enter the School.
! Those who desire to pursue the higher
| classics, or to prepare for college. viii
find special arrangements Tor their
benefit.
RATES: ANNUAL: QUARTERLY:
First Grade, $1,000, IS CO.
Second - $1,000, S450
Third g $50 90, IS 90.
Fourth - $50 90, $500.
TERMs:-Half at beginning, and
balance at middle Of each Session.
Charges will be made on all bills fir N
date of entry of each pupil to the end of
the quarter, except for those entered
under special arrangements to the con-
trary. Deductions will be made only
in eases of protracted illness.
Resident children who are dependent
upon the Public School Funds for edu-
cation will be received into the School
without charge. Those entitled to this
benefit, will be promptly notified.
Good Board can be had at moderate
prices.
For further information address or
apply to the Principal or the Trustees.
By order of the board of Trustees.
B. F. ELLIOTT, President.
T. G. BADHAM, Secretary.
Edenton, N. G., Sept. IS, '8s.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1889-04-05

The Farmers Alliance now have
FIVE tobacco warehouses in the State,
one in Raleigh, one in Henderson,
one in Reidsville, one in Oxford and
one in Durham. We wish them
much success and rapid speed.