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The Iola register., 1891-04-10

METHODIST EPI5COPAL.-CORNER OF
lfl Jefferson avenue and Broadway street.
services every Sabbath at ii o. m. and 7:3Op. m.
Class meeting Immediately after the morning
service. Sunday School at 9:45 o. m. t, Ira Pat
terson, superintendent. Prayer meeting every
Wednesday evening at 80 p. m. Strangers and
visitors in the city and all others cordially invit-
ed to all these services. A. s. Freed, Pastor.
The Iola register., 1891-04-10

S2,667,253.
The Iola register., 1891-04-10
Attorneys,

7 B. GOSH 0RN N,-ATTORNEY-AT-LAw
y .. and Notary Public. Once over Coutant's
hardware store, lola, Kansas.
The Iola register., 1891-04-10

IL A. EWING, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
L j. County Attorney. Office at Court Housa
The Iola register., 1891-04-10

CHRISTIAN, OR DISCIPLES OF
~ Sycamore and Broadway. Services at II
a. m. and 80 p. m. every Sunday. Sunday
School 10 o. m. every Sunday. Prayer meet
ting Wednesday evenings. y. l.. Sumner, Pas
tor.
The Iola register., 1891-04-10

A H. -ATTORNEY-AT-LAw
~. Will practice in all the courts Of thu
state. Ofice one door east Of postofiice, lola,
Kansas.
The Iola register., 1891-04-10

OSCAR FOUST, JOHN +. FOUST, T,-OSCAR
~ Foust & Son, Attorneys and Counsellors at
law. Once second door north Northrup's bank.
lola, Kansas.
The Iola register., 1891-04-10
Miscellaneous.

A LIEN COUNTY HORTICULTURAL So
~ ciety meets in lola the second Saturday in
each month at 2 p. m. ROBERT Cook, Pres /,
Ii. +. PANCOAsT, Secretary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
THE GAS QUESTION.
Many Facts Showing why the Price of Gas
Should be Reduced.
What is troubling the serenity Of the a,

What is troubling the serenity OF the aver
age citizens mind to-day more than anything
else is the question. Why can't the price Of
gas be reduced? Why should Richmonders
he made to pay $3.50 a thousand cubic feet
for gas, when il costs the city at the burner
only about sixty cents: Why should the city
derive revenue from her gas-works at the en-
pense of her citizens?
Just such questions are discussed each DAY
bv thinking men. now that the light question
is being 80 much agitated by COuncllmen, ana
all the facts on the subject are eagerly read
by all who have the interests Of the city M
heart-especially those who believe. rs many
do. that gas is cheaper than electricity ana
far better for q city to furnish 20 her citlIens,
In The TINES a few days ago some lac'S
were given from the report of the Supeiln-
tendent Of the Gas Works for the year l'o'.
In the article it was clearly shown tnat gas
can be furnished cheaper. and several cit' ems
who have given the subject much s'u1N 'N-
pressed themselves yesterday as beng EIuch
surprised that the Council has not reduced
the price before this.
One OF them said: why. / remember lew
years ago when party of Richmond capital-
ISIS offered 10 buy the cty'- gas plant, ana so
long a. they ran il To pay the city SIX per
cent. interest on the whole property. Inc
city. however. refused it. | am per-
fectly ready now To form with other
men III Richmond company WHO VIII
buy the plant for just what 1t cost the
city. pay the city six per cent. interest on the
money invested 10y us and guarantee 10 re-
duce the price Of gas from thirty % fifty per
cent ! mean what ! say. aud II ! had the
slightest thought that the Council would ac-
cept the proposition. would 60 before them
nj their meeting and submit it, Thus you
can see Just how much money the city is MAX
ing ont of the plant. and how very unjust tie
citizens are being treated
Superintendent Adams makes 10 the Com
mittee on Light report of operations at each
monthly meeting. The report for January,
which give. one lucid idea of the subject. IS
~ follows: Coal carbonized. 2.33j-i5O tons;
gas made as per station meter, 23,jiL2lO
cubic feet: gas sent out. 2j.G336O1 cubic feet;
production per pound Of coal, i.SS cubic feet;
average Illuminating power. l43O candies
number Of retOrts used. lOi. average make
per dav for retOri 4. 200 cubit feet; leakage
and condensation, 10 per cent; amount coke
made per ton of coal. 36 bushels;
coke used in retort house. aGl2O, bushels;
coal used at station engine. 81 tons
lime made az works, s39i bushels: lime used
IN purifcation 10. 500 bushels: amount of coke
sold 81. 1862 bushels. amount of lime sold,
J. Bps bushels. amount of tar sold. 81 barrels;
receipt for coke and other articles sold.
:3197ls: cost of ga, I'm holder, 4,c. per 1000
feet: cost of distributing gas II &c.: prob
able amount required Tor next months pay
roll, $1,000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

Ciy Great Covi-The following suits were
instituted yesterday Gates I, Brown against
4. :. Williams Action on ncc1uut, Tor c2342L
Sallc +. IAlley. adm!.iStratriX of Edward
W Ialley, deceased, against the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad Company. Damages
10000
Judgment was entered in the case of c. W.
Tanner a Co. against Montgomery d Bro for
SljS.30
Police CoDt-Fmnk Burt, charged with
being drunk and abusing Policeman Kelly.
was fined $50.
David Diamond WAS auaigned for abusing
and threatening 10 beat Mrs Sarah O'ConnOr.
The latter stated that the prisoner had been
ON q spree for some time and on Tuesday be-
came very abusive and threatened 10 kill her.
Diamond was sent TO jail for thirty days.
Walter Anderson and Alfred Perkins, both
colOred were charged with trespas-iug on the
land Of Dr. n. c. Sheppard and stealing tur-
nips. The prisoners were sent 20 the county
for trial the deed having been committed
outside of the jurisdiction of Justice Crutch-
held.
William Smith (coioredl charged with un-
lawfully trespasslng on the premises of the
First Virginia Regiment and cursing, abusing
and threatening tostrke William Gibson with
a brick, was fined : D.
Luclus Mayo, colonel boy, was charged
with felOniOusly a>saulting and cutting james
Lee. another c0lurel boy. with q knife. The
wounded boy being unable 90 appear, the
case WAS continued i0r ten days Lee had re-
ceiNed cut ID lis lyit side near the heart and
the Justice c-us,dEto consider the question
OF ban until lac mad seen DR.. Hinchman,
VINO IS treating the wounded boy. and could
ascertain the nature Of Lees wound
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
EYPERINENT ~ LYMPH.
MIR. Carter Harrison Receives Injections of
koch's Remedy.

Mr.. Carter Harrison has been inoculated
with Professor Koch's lymph by DR.. Moses d.
Hose Jr.
The first treatment took place Tuesday
when one drop was administered hypoder-
mically. and this was followed up yesterday
by an injection of two drops-Or two milo
grams.
Mr. Harrison has tuberculosis Of the lungs.
and the first injection was not followed 10y the
characteristic reaction.
Yesterday however, all the symptoms of re-
action were present and DIR. Hoge SAID last
night that il might have been Imagination,
but he (Harrison) certainly did look brighter
Continuing. the Doctor said that the whole
matter was one of experiment, and NE, of
course. could not say whether or not the re
suit would be beneficial. but that he would
overdosing can any harm be done. The out
look, however. rs the result of other plysl-
clans go TO show that there Is virtue M the
lymph, and that cures can be effected 10y II.
The Doctor. In conclusion. speaking about
Mr.. HarrisOn's case. said he preferred not TO
say ANYTHING more about il at present. or until
more developments took place, for the lymph
was new to him. and what information he had
on the subject was from medical journals. let
tiers, etc, and not from personal experience.
The Doctor showed the reporter the bottle
of lymph, which was about tablespoonful
The bottle is kept in the original package Just
ms it was shipped from Germany, and bears a.
lot of stamps of authenticity rs TO the gcuu-
lneness of the lymph. etc.
Dr. Hoge said that he would receive supply
Of il every week from Germany, and expected
to let other Richmond physicians have a few
drops of u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
REV. GEORGE ". FUNSTEN.
Account Of His Sudden Death in Atlanta
Funeral in Alexandria.

Rev. George NJ Funston. rector Of s..
Philips church, died last night at 1880 o'clock.
His illness was very brief. and the suddenness
OF his death will be- received with universal
sadness among his many friends in Atlanta.
Last Saturday at noon he had q nervous
collapse, caused from oyerwork in mental
lAboIs and was forced 20 take his bed
Or. Olmsted and DR.. Roy We're
his attending physicians, and they did all in
their power 10 save the life of their patient
but all the tender nursing he received from
them and his many friends was of no avail
Up to last night there was great hope OF his
early recovery. but about midnight he grew
worse until his death. which was very sudden
and unexpected. His untirlng work and con-
slant devotion 20 his church was very prOba-
bly, the cause of his death
Rev Mr.. Funston was born in Alexandria
va, thirty-two years ago. At avery early age
he began studying tor the ministry, and ever
since he has devoted his time and talents to
the service of God. He was called 10 st.
Phillips parish about two years ago from Nlr-
ginia, where he had charge Of parish. He
succeeded Rev Mr.. Byron Holly, who was
called from ST. Phillips 90 take charge of a
parish in Greenville. South Carolina.
Since being in Atlanta Mr.. Funsten's work
towards building up and enlarging the men,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
STIIJTfS ANGRY.
Has Bout with "a Waiter, Who Throws
Coffcc-POt.

That anyone should be so careless regard
ing his life as 10 throw a coflee-pot at John Ia.
Sullivan shows a reckless bravery; but that IS
lust what William Miller. colored waiter,
did AT Murphy's Hotelyesterday morning.
The pugilist and Miller had bout. and Tor
a fo,y minutes fear was stamped on the faces or
the onloOkers but Miller. concluding that us
cretion would be more conducive to safety,
hied himself 10 the roof.
Sullivan. the night before. after the per-
formonce of Honest Hearts and Willing
Hands " went out with the gang and when
he entered the ladies' dlning-room at Muir
pby's Yesterday morning his head did not
possess that clearncss that was apparent when
he met Kirain. He sat down. however: and
in that nice. deep bass voice OF his ordered
breakfast of Miller.
The pugist concluded, however, that the
waiter was terribly slow. 50 with his usual
courtesy. began swearing at him. The other
occupanfs OF the room at the time We're Dun
can f Harrison and Miss Nelson. Of the same
troupe. Miller said TO Sullivan that II was the
ladies' room he was occupying. and that Col
one Murphy did not allow swearing IN It,,
Remarks were exchanged accompanied by
oaths from Sullivan. and rs be uttered ire
mondou. one. Miller who had cohee-pot IN
his hand. threw it at the pugihst and then
began backing towards the door. sullivan
arose 10 follow him Miller then grabbed a
chair. but concluding it would be contrary to
principles 10 fight Sullivan, he made his way
10 the cupola Of the building. from where ne
watched the departure of Sullivan from the
hotel. and also the train for Norfolk.
After Miller left Sullivan searched for him,
and said if he caught him he would Kill hum:
He said lac was not accustomedto beng talked
back Ia. and. above all, no man ever attempted
90 resist him.
There were q number of persons in the gen
tlcmcn's dining room. and though attracted
by the disorder. Sullivan said nothing to any
one All his spite seemed to be directed to-
wards Miller. After sullivan came back from
hi. futile search for Miller Mr.. Duncan iiar-
ri.ou and others Quoted him down and went
10 the Chesapeake and Ohio train as though
nothing had happened.
Miller Is very dark negro, wears SIDE
whiskcr-. and does not weigh over hundred
and sixty pounds. He simply did his duty
and was acquitted Of all blame by Nj
Murphy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

bership of st. Philips church has probably
been unprecedented
Rev. ~ NJ Dame. Of Baltimore. Md. a
brother-in-law Of Rev. MIR. Funston. WAS not.
fled of his illness. and arrived in the city las,
night. Mr.. Funsten's sister, Mrs. Hicks. came
also
His father and mother died some time ago.
leaving family Of nine children. This death
i the first that has yet occurred among tho
children. His sisters and brothers, who an
now living in different portions Of the tnitcl
States. have been notified of the sad death O.
their beloved brother.
His body Will leave the city tomorrow
afternoon accompanied hy Rev. Mr.. Dame.
for Alexandra, Va. whore 10 will b. buried
The funeral services Will be conducted at
st. Philips church tomorrow afternoon at
I o'clock. after which the young minis
teris body will 60 on % Virginia. where tho
concluding services will be held az the grave.
The body OF the dead rector Is low lying 10
an upper room at the parsonage, on Washing
ton street. where be brcathed his last
His brothers and sisters will. IN all proha-
bilitv. reach Alexandria i'm time t0 attend tie
funeral services. which VIII be held there.
Few voung ministers have ever been so uni-
yersalv beloved rs WAS Mr. Funston. he
WAS. in the strctest sense. - man Of God
An earnest minister. a faithful aud harl-
working pastor. and true and devoted
friend To every member Of the cOngre cation.
he won his way 10 the hearts of his church
members and of all who knew him. he WIS
a true Christian gentleman, one whose lta
was devoted entirely tO the service ~ h,
Master and his fellow-man. and one who mot
his death with that calm resignation which
evidences the consciousness of an upright lie
and "A work well done.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
SUIT ron BOOhS.
Colonel Humphrey sue. Mr.. Grubbs-Eecords
Snih 20 Iie Emrned.


Said 20 Be burned.
The suit entered Saturday in the Circuit
Court bv Colonel William F. Humphrey
against Mr. John l.. Grubbs. the assistant
postmaster Of this city. eXcites more than usual
interest.
In the summer Of 1889 Colonel Humphrey
was one of Mr.. Grubbs' most active support
cre for the position Of postmaster and on one
occasion both men went together 10 Washing
ton in connection with the postoiiice matter.
Colonel Humphrey was at the same time IN
tending 10 dispose of some Confederate rec
0rd- i'm which hc was large dealer. and,
while on the train together, he loaned Mr..
Grubbs two records. which that gentleman
has never returned, II Is claimed. although he
bias frequently proposed TO do so during the
past eighteen months.
The records iu question are very scarce aud
costly. and cannot be duplicated. II was not
discovered until lately that the records n
question contained reflections from General
Robert T.. Lee and General W. \. Pendlcton
upOn Mir. Grubis record a. % soldier.
Mr. Humphrey, after repeated ciloits 10 get
them. decided 10 place his claim I'M the hands
of Allen Potts. q young lawyer of this city.
Mr. Glubbs. il is said. does not deny lls lii
bihtv as 20 his returning the books but SAYS
ne Is unable 10 do 50. q, member Of his tam y
burnt them.
The question I'm this suit Is not one Of LA
biliy. Int simply one of the value of the
books The case VIII be q disputed one and
carefully watched by the public. Mr.. Grubbs
ina. retained as his counsel Mr.. Edgar Allan,
and on account of the parties being so well
known in the community, great interest Is
manifested 10y the many friends OF both. lhe
yalue of the books and the damage caused 10y
the loss is estimated 10y Colonel Humphrey at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
THEY Ire .fFYIR HIM.
Mr.. Candli-h stnl Holds the Inside
Track.

Mr.. Cantli-h stin Holds the Inside
Track.
There was no material change yesterday in
regard TO the position Of general secretary q
the Young Mems Christian Association. The
question If who will be the man is creating a
greater interest, II possible every day among
the members. However. there Is only one
opinion among all who have met Mr.. Alex
andcr Candlsh of New York. during his re-
cent stay IN this city that lie would be Just
the very man for the place.
The Board of Directors have not vet moved
i'm the matter; neither have the committee.
who have to recommend one whom they
think able To- fill the position. There Is.
however. q strong probability that the place
will be offered to Mr. Caudlish and II Is I'M
dcrstood that "a letter has been sent 70 him
by prominent member Of the organization.
indicating that such IA step viii soon he taken.
Mr. ). ". Travels the president a the As
socation, is out Of town. but it Is expected
That he WILL Immediately after his return. call
"a meeting OF the Board ot Directors. when
this matter is 90 Dee decided upon. I'm all
probability official negotiations viii then bee
opened with A.r. Caudi,h t. secure his -ei-
vices. although there Is some fear that il
might be too late. and that Nh Candllsh IN
the meantime has given his consent - remain
for at least another ycar with the New York
Association.
State Secretary II. O. Williams left last
night for Lexington, Ky, where he viii for
the remainder Of the week take part in the
proceedings OF the convention IN that State
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
EIchmond rhentre ro-Night.

Miss Maudc Granger opens tonight her en-
gagement of three nights and Saturday NATL
nee. Her fist piece Is Inherited. "a new
play from the French Of lHrrltage dHelenc.
The play is q strong one and turns upon the
madness Of the character assumed by Miss
Granger Helen Carmthcrs, which Is inner
tied from her mother She learns OF this mad
ness of her mother 10y letter from her
dead father. which he had left with in
stucti0ns % be given % her should She
ever think of marriage I'm this be- bids her
never marry. as the curse of insanity may
come upon her. struggle takes place, but
love conuuers. and she determines 10 brave
the curse. After two years of married life she
does become insane, and the scene IN which
her insanity L. discovered is a thrilling one.
After five years confinement m an asylum
she regans her reason while escaping from
the building. which has caught on ire. In
her fight she PUSHES into q building which
she finds Ia be her old home. During her
confinement IN an asylum her mar
rage has been annulled by act Of
Parliament, and the very day she
reaches her home her husband had
left it 10 90 to church with an old friend If
hers TO be married. touching scene with
her child. who al first she does not recognize.
follows. and a thrilling scene when the bridal
party returns from church Helen leaves
her home 10 live with her former guardian and
takes her child with her.
The child becomes III and falls into stupOr.
Helen thinks il i dead. fears her reason IS
again becoming clouded, takes poison and
dies.
Miss Granger is one Of the best of the
school of emotional actresses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Eichmond singers and the Phonogr,pn

On Tuesday evening last number Of the
leading singers Of Richmond met al Sanders X
Staymans music store where a number OF re-
cords were made on the monograph, among
which were two solos, sung by Mrs j. II. Dur
rett, which will be reproduced at the Seventh
street Christian church concert this evening at
soclock. Mr. VI. A. Winter and l., L. PAUL had
charge Of the machine and made the records,
and will have charge OF the concert. One OF the
most remarkable things in existence il 10 hear
ones self singing or talking through phOn0,
graph. A record will be made on the platform
before tho audience and the phonograph Will
placed at the small sum Of twenty five cents
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Bright Little Frankie.

A few nights ago little frankie Mckinney.
the Governors bright little daughter of four.
had been long since tucked in Ter little bed,
and was supposed 10 be fast asleep. when her
aunt, Mrs. Mckinney. who is staying at the
Executive Mansion, and was in her room talk
ing 20 her son. Mr.. Branch Mckinney. the
Governors messenger. heard the gentle pitt
pat of little feet along the passage outside,
and then a tiny knock at her closed door
Feeling sure it could beno other than frankie.
she said; What DO YOU want. Frankies" 81
wants 10 know what you are doing a. Branch. 80
said the little miss. II am giving him some
good advice sand her aunt. well. open the
door and let me como in; | want some Has
il got icing on itfn
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Wiz. CIV Lectures Tonight.

All European tourists who."did' the Cont
nent last summer came back with glowing de-
scripuons and praises Of the Passion Play"
at ODER Ammcrgau. Bavaria.
Tonight at the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION Hall Miss MatOaca Gay, Of Washing
ton. will lecture on this celebrated work, and
it is very probable that Richmonds culture
and refinement viii be well represented. Miss
Gay handles her subject exceedingly well.
giving vivid descriptions of the scenes and the
impressions they made upon the multitude
that visited Ober-Ammergau
Tickets can be purchased without invitation
at West. Johnston 4 Co.'S store.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Social Club of Fulton Lodge.

The Social Club Of Fulton Lodge. I. O. G..
T., will entertain Unity Lodge. No. St. /. O.
.. F., with vocal and instrumental music. Sc
lectlons, Rotations, etc, at Corcoran Hall
tonight
Fulton Club is composed Of the following
members: j. o. Reams. W. r. Creekmur, j,
A: Reams, II. Throckmorton Floyd Reams
Miss Ruth Reams. Miss. NJ Rogers. Miss A.
Garter, Miss 5. Eldridge, Miss Il. Briton,
Mrs. Mosby. Miss Cora Heath. Miss Molly
richmond, Miss Nettie Seay and Guy Mosby.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19

Captain A. VI. Masters veteran OF the late
war, died yesterday AT the Soldiers Home, in
his siXileth year The funeral will be at 2:SO
o'clock to-day, conducted by Rev. DR.. Hoge
and the remains viii be buried in the soldiers
section in Hollywood.
Captain Masters came from near Alexan-
dna, and IN the beginning Of the war joined
the infantry. and was transferred % the navy
and surrendered with Admiral Semmes AZ
Greensboro.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
To Appoint "a Committee.

gina Agricultural and Mechanical So
ciety, will appoint Messrs. 4. L. Camp.
bell and Joseph Bryan as committee,
who. with himself, will negotiate and re-
eeiye loans 10 pay of the Indebtedness Of the
Society as provided in the resolution adopted
by the Executive Committee Tuesday IL is
said that one or two propositions will be
made One Of them will be from party
wunng TO loan the money needed OF portion
Of IL for term Of five years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
The Zouaves Departed.

The Veteran Iouayes If Elizabeth. Nj
left yesterday morning at o'clock by special
tram for Washington city, whore they spent
the day They We're escorted to the Byrd.
street station by Companies Is and ID OF the
First Virginia Regiment, Colonel A. l. Phil.
lips. commanding They left amid shouts Of
applause and enthusiasm from those who had
entertained them while here.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Bonds Subscribed For.

All the per cent. bonds-s55 OOo -anthor.
lied last Monday by the governors of fho
Commonwealth Club 10 be issued have been
subscribed for at par and interest. Messrs.
Alfred L. Harris, president: Joseph BRYAN.
yice-president; j. 5. Crenshaw. secretary. and
X. ID. Hudglns, treasurer, were reelected for
the ensuing year.
IL is expected that the new club house will
be completed about August lst.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
Property Transfers

Richmond Ciy.--Fannie NJ. Griffin to louise
Burtert, ~ feet on west side Second street,
near Hill. $500.
H,1,ico COuniy.-J. w. Anderson. special
commissioner, to William Zimmerman trustee.
6s,& feet on south side Cary street, at corner
Bentley. s5
Sarah j. Duval to William c. Thommasson.
761 acres on Stiugy road twelve miles west
of Richmond, 5000
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-19
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