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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11
OLD TIMES IN TEXAS.
How . Quaker yigIIsnts Made Friends
with Ben Thompson Of Austin.

When John r. Hoxie came to Texas
| to live twenty years ago one of the
first things he did to identify himself
with the country was to join a vigil
ance committee. Mr.. Hoxie is reputed
to be the largest individual taxpayer
in the state. He is several times a
millionaire. His ancestors were Quak-
ers. His training was all for peace.
But such were the conditions OF So
ciety in that part of Texas to which he
moved from Illinois that he soon found
himself at the head of n volunteer or
ganization of his neikhbors to enforce
morality by vigorous measures.
Mr.. Hoxie went down to Galveston
to attend public gathering. A COM
munity of 10000 or 10000 people was
trying to play host to a crowd of 40
900 or $4,000 strangers. Mr.. Hoxie
was late getting in. and the clerk of
the hotel said in q somewhat dubious
tone:
MIR. Hoxie. I'll have to put you in
a room with Mr.. Thompson of Austin"
That's all right, sir" said Mr..
Hoxie.
The bell boy led the way up stairs,
opened the door and stepped back.
Mr.. Hoxie entered. A man sprang uD
in sitting posture on the bed. as sud-
denly as il he had been on springs.
dropped two revolvers. one in each
hand. upon Mr.. Hoxie and glared.
Lie down. my friend" said Mr..
Hoxie calmly. I'm not going to
trouble You. There's room enough
here for both of u.s. "
The man with the pistols apologized.
with the remark that he had been sud-
denly aroused from sleep. And thus
the millionaire from Illinois made the
acquaintance of Ben Thompson of
Austin.
In the morning Mr.. Hoxie arose
first. He made some noise in getting
around the room. In an instant
Thompson was up in bed again with
his trusty pistols in hand.
oh. lie down and finish your Sleep"
said Mr.. Hoxie; Il could have shot
three times while you were getting
ready. IL I'd wanted to-"
MIR. Thompson explained that he
had been up a good deal recently and
his nerves were unsteady. He hoped
that his fellow guest would excuse his
bad breaks.
What you want my friend" said
Mr.. Hoxie, soothingly. and with
Quaker elaboration. lis a gin cock
tail about so high" indicating the tall
est glass in use. with plenty of orange
and ice in it."
Mr.. Thompson sighed and replied:
Il can't get up and dress yet, I'm too
shaky."
Never mind" said the millionaire,
and he went down stairs, had the cock
tail built under his personal SUPER
vision. and carried it back upstairs
with bis own hands. Mr.. Thompson
sat up in bed without his pistols this
time, and from that day till he died
with his boots on in a San Antonio
theater he was the friend of the
Quaker vigilante.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11
The English as Walkers.

My stars, what prodigious walkers
the English are! 1t makes no difference
whether it is rain or sunshine. they
start out regularlyafter breakfast and it
will frequently be the dinner hour be-
fore they again make their appearance.
The women do not quite equal the men
in distances traversed, but they get over
the ground at an astonishing rate. An
English gentleman, college professor,
who has been going to Lucerene every
season for thirty years, has tramped all
over Switzerland. He said, There are
such lovely bits OF walking" and when
asked what he considered 'bit," re-
piled quite carlessly, ''Oh, matter OF
twenty miles."-.Baltimore Sun.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11
THE GIRLS OF NINErr-osE
They tell me twas the fashion.

They tell me twas the fashion,
oh. long and long ago,
For girls to look like lilies white,
And sit at home and sew,
Forth STROBE their sturdy brothers,
On many gallant quest;
Blu the maids behind the lattice
Their weary souls possessed.
To-day the tim have altered,
And pretty Kate and Nell,
Are playing merry tennis
In sooth, they do 1t we'll
They ride across the country,
They climb the mountain-side,
And with oars that feather lightly.
Along the rivers glide.
II they've not yet been TO college,
They are going by-and-by,
To shake the tree OF knowledge,
Though its branches touch the sky,
For all their Greek and Latin,
And pouring over DO Oks,
With faces smooth as satin,
They'll keep their dainty looks.
Do you want happy comrade,
In study or In fun?
Be sure you'll find her quickly
Mid the girls of inety one.
They'll keep that bright head steady,
Unframed in any whirl
And not lad will love her less
Because she Is girl.
Margaret E. Sangster, in Harper's Youn
people
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11

Such bad language is simply fright
full" she said as she adjusted her spec
tacles- Il beg pardon. miss" said the
policeman who happened to be near,
"but has some one been swearing on
the street," Il don't know as to
that" she replied. II never noticed.
but the grammar he used was an out
rage. and I wish that / might have an
opportunity to testify against him."
The policeman rubbed bis chin. .nd
turned into q magistrates Office to get
a few tips on local law.-WashinStoB
Post. :
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11
By MARIE. CoREtLI.
CHAPTER XVII.

- HE approached with her
usual panther-like grace
~ and supple movement, her
red lips parted In charm
ing smile.
IL "a II $50 good of you to
ANS comer' she began, holding
Ny out her two hands as
though she invited an en-
brace; '.and on Christmas
morning tool" She paused. and seeing that
did not move or speak, she regarded
me with some alarm. "What is the mat
tef?" she asked in fainter tones; has
anything hsppened?"
looked at her. / saw that she was
full Of sudden fear. made no attempt
TO seothe her, merely placed chair.
''Sit down." said gravely. II am
the bearer Of bad news"
She sank into the chair as though I'M
neryed, and gazed at me with terrified
eyes. She trembled. Watching her
keenly, / observed all these outward
signs trepidation with deep satisfac-
tisn. / saw plainly what was passing in
her mind. A great dread had
seized her the dread that had
found ont her treacherv. So indeed
had, bot the time had not yet come
fer h7r to know it. Meanwhile she
sufsred,-sufered acutely with that
ghawAe terror and suspense eating into
her soul. said nothing, / waited for
;MS to speak. After pause, during
WITCH her cheeks had lost their delicate
bloom, she said, forcing smile as she
seoke-
"Esd news? You surprise me! What
can 1t be? Some unpleasantness with
9uidoP Have you seen him?"
! ~ have seen him." answered in the
the same formal and serious tone; II
have just left him. He sends you this, ="
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11

and held out my diamond ring that 1
had drawn of the dead mans finger.
II she had been pale before, she grew
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1891-09-11

This is the way Scott tells the rest Of
1t. Before could wink Joe had bis
gun out and poked under my nose.
Scared? Well Ishould say was. But
| was too quick for him. i took it all
back before he could shoot"
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24
COAST NEWS.

John Tyler, a we!l-known sport
ing man. dropped dead in the
streets at Spokane Falls Wednes
day. He WAS only a f-w weeks
from Grass Valley, Il.
A gang Of burglars > operating
at Ma ysvile So Ia the thieves
have received nothing valuable for
their hard and dangerous work in
getting into houses.
The Phoenix A t. Herald says:
The old zine traps that the Pres
colt Legislatures us d were haul
ed to Phoenix at cost of 50 600.
La st fall the whole lot sold for $50.
In the will Of Judge Keyser, who
led at Marysvllle, is a ause Civ
ing Mrs Lila Lee of Yuba City
s II, 900 for her kindness and at
tention Turing long and danger
Gus illness.
"Pat" Beckley of o. 'zland, Cal.
has en- tered sui for SO 600 aga
inst the Southern Pacific Company
for damages received at the Point
l. lbash accident of lost NoVem
b er.
An unknown man, thirty five
Y ears of age, 5 feet 7 inches tall,
w it'll light hair and complexion, a
g mall, light-colored mustache,
a nd slightly bald deliberately
p laced his hea on the rail in front
o freight train at LakevieW just
utside Tacoma, and was de-
capitated. There was nothing on
h is person by which he could be
Identified.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24
Pure CuSSedneSS.

The State Controllers annual
re- ort is at hand. 1t came with
the compliments Of the new Con-
troller, and the envelope is brand
ed with rubber stamp. Surely
it is not economy that incites the
Controller to the use of this abom-
nation, for the State printing
Office is at his command-free
gratisfer nothing and without cost
1t must be pure cussedness.-W.
l.. Bulletin.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24
H.LLOCK'S FAREWELL.

Elk State Controller Hallock who
served twelve years coniinu 'usly
in office; concludes his reports as
follws:
ITO my friends throughout the
State I am deeply grateful I their
trust through which have been
so long cotinued in this honorable
position, 1 will retire from public
service with hope intent to IN, rit
and retain their priceless ( lend
ship, undated in any positi n in
which circumstances may place
me.
''To my enemies made in the
perfor nance of my duti S, am
also indebted FIR tie di tinctive
character d -veloped in antagon-
ism; and if they are not ent tied
to thanks, they are at least deserv-
ing OF mention. They unwittingly
served me, and hope ra con
tinuation of the s-rvice. 1 have
no desir- for change in our rela-
ii ms. They occupy niche in
the gallery OF fame for which ma
ture especially fitted them, and 1
would not displace them and there
by transgress a law OF manifest
destiny, hut will leave them to
wrestle with fate, and may the
Lord have mercy on their souls"
1t will st ike the average read
ers that such laguage as the above
is en- irely out of place in State
paper. The citizens OF Nevada
want merely u Controller report
from Mr. Hallock and when he
has finished his report he shou d
figure out his balances
and not discuss the past with
friends or enemies.
If he wi hes to indulge in sar-
casm he should publish a card |
in some newspaper at regular
rates.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24

A father can give his son no
better present than t. years read
ing Of the Scientific American. Its
contents will lead the young mind
in the path OF thought, and if he
treads there awhile, he'll forget
frivolities and be of some account
and il he has an inventive or me-
chanical turn of mind, this paper
will afford him more intertain-
ment, as well as useful informa-
ton, than he can obtain else
Ehere.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24

(Of Virginia CITY,, will give an
Exhibition Drill
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
J ID Kersey, A Nj McCabe,
Ii J Bergman, John z Meder
5 IL Moves, Tim Dempsey.
Tickets may be procured from
the above Committee, or at all
the leading Business Houses.
Tickets, admitting gentleman
and ladies en- masque. $3.50
Reserved seats on stage, each rs
General admission and gallery so
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24


Raker Bicknell has ordered
\Zpbly Sargeant-at- Arms to
kpr in the Capitol build
creditable stand to
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1891-01-24

EB A General Ii surance Agency
lao connected with the Bank.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1891-10-09
SHORTHAND AND TYPE-WRIHING.

oblq1 Best luciue Lus11lou office Work.
.fuannensis and Court Reporting.
81" 1ss Forms and Lgal H.b1s. Grammar aud .Sehig.
RATES TUITION. (/u}uhc Euke11ug.)
4a1ann2ass ("%>sc ri7ziha SIR m0aihS), 5000
Partial Cau1m (ia1re m20tAS), $500
Special Course PER nonMl, 1000
z1pe-a7lh.g (co0laS9s), 1000
Shorthand scholarships admit English department
We make specially OF preparing Students both ladies and
gentlemen teachers hand private secretaries
reporters, etc, instruction, individual and
By method Of impartng thorough knowledge Of short
hand any ordinary school education can
learn it readily.
The salaries of from 5000
The better the reporter the greater the demand This branch
than the ordinary branches
THE BEST SYSTEM
and amusing thing hear edgeng reporters
and members of the crop give advice
the OF course they one
of which they happen have smaeng and seeking such
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12
NORTH PROVIDENCE.

The special town meeting which was
called for the purpose of raising the nor.
rowing percentage of the town, was held
in the town hall at Centredale. Tuesday
afternoon at O'Clock. Moderator j. w
Naylor called the meeting to order and as
il was rumored that there was feeling OF
dissatisfaction IN the eastern part of the
town and also Fruit Hill, the moderator
called for remarks.
MIR. A. l.. Andrews, president of the
town council. spoke In favor Of raising the
borrowing percentage of the town lie
recalled the fact that the ones who did not
wish to raise the borrowing percentage
were the ones who, ut the June town
meeting, voted to build school house at
Lymansville and TO repair the highways.
Now. that some of the bills had been con
tracted, as they voted, the question comes
before them, where is the money coming
from IL the people did not wish the
building and repairs done, why did they
vote for it : The people who are against
us are now crying for school house in
their part of the town. III they want il
built where do they think the money is
coming from?
+. &. Angel, town treasurer, explained
the financial condition of the town. The
total Indebtedness is S34 800; money in the
treasury 5000; unexpendeda appropriation,
$4,000. He said that if this motion passed
the taxes would be lessened TO ~ cents,
instead of 81, rs they are now, and the
people would do an unwise thing il they
voted against il.
After remarks by Mr.. Woodward and
Oren Il. Angel against the measure and
Town Solicitor Collins for it,a motion was
made that the polls be kept open until Z
o'clock, and after several warm discus
sions ii was necessary for the moderator
to call upon the chief of police 10 preserve
order. Themotion was lost. a motion was
then made To keep the polls open until ten
minutes of {. The motion was lost, fl to 80,
Motion was made that the polls keep open
until 6:45, which was amended by a citi-
zen from the eastern part of the town to
keep them open half an hour. Another
motion was made TO adjourn. which n gain
called forth considerable discussion 1t
was adopted and the meeting adjourned.
So ended one of the most exciting town
meetings North Providence has seen for
many years, which resulted in accomplish
ing nothing, but adding another unneces-
sary expense TO the town.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12
Briefly Mentioned.

Mrs Addie Reads clothesline, 253 Pine
street, was robbed last night and the en-
tire weeks wash taken.
John Kane, about thrcs Ears of age,
fell from a large chair at mis- house, 81
Borden street. yesterday, and broke his
right arm. He was conveyed To the Rhode
Island hospital In the ambulance.
The members Of the Officers Rife As
sociation held meeting last evening to
nominate officers 60 be elected on the 10Th
inst. The subject of evening rifle practice
was put under consideration and a COM
mittee consisting Of Capt. Forsyth, Capt.
Sweeney and Capt Peck were appointed
20 look for a suitable place. The Commit
tee of arrangements through Maj. War
field reported progress on the annual din
ner. IL l. on this evening that the officers
arc elected and the Governor will present
the trophies.
Benjamin y. Lapham, trustee has pur-
chased an extensive piece of property on
the east water front OF the Seekonk river.
The strip Of land is just above the stan
dard Oil Company's property. The land
Is to be occupied By the dye works Of John
ID. Lewis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12
EAST GREENWICH.

The Kentish Guards began to practice
drilling under the new drill regulations
for infantry, Tuesday evening,
Tuesday evening an exhibition of Edi-
sons phonograph was given at Odd Fell
lows Hall before limited audience. This
morning it talked and sang for an hour in
the Academy chapel before the students.
Many invitations TO attend the celebra-
tion Of the payment of the longstanding
Indebtedness of the Academy have been
issued. Dinner will be served in the
chapel at ! o'clock Wednesday, Nov. Is,
and be followed by after-dinner speeches.
a meeting for the organization of a
Business Mems Association was held at
the Town Hall Tuesday evening. The OBJ
ject of the association is TO advance the
material and financial prosperity of the
town and to attract hither capital.
Officers were elected as follows: First
vice president, Moses j. Barker; second
vice president, l. ID, Miner; third vice
president, A. w. Rowland; secretary, n.
Fits, treasurer, Samuel NJ. Knowles ex-
ecutive committee, George ;. Fidler, n. e..
Carpenter, Joseph w. Vaughn, William
a. Hanaford, John ii. Keelin, Thomas
A. Pierce William g.. Browning.
The ballot for President resulted in the
election of Hon. Richard Thornley, by %
votes. The constitution aud bylaws of
the Pawtucket Business Mems Associa-
tion was stated by Mr.. Thornley, to be the
most excellent for the purpose of this AS
sociation and the constitution was there
fore, with a few changes, adopted.
Mr.. Thornley, was appointed a commit
tee TO hire Browning's Hall for meetings.
The meeting adjSorned to Tuesday even
ing, the 18th, at 1880 II. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12
IN SPORTING CIRCLES.
Zimmerman Beats Stewart in the
Continuous Pool Match.
FRED WANTS ANOTHER GAME.
Meeting Of the Metropole Club Last Night
National League In session-Pitcher
woodcock of Brown Signs with Nc
Gunnigle -- sullivan's Challenge to
Slavin.

Dame Fortune smiled on Zimmerman
and frowned on Stewart last night, with
the result that in the pool match at the
st. George Billiard Parlors for s25 n side,
the former won by score Of 200 TO lJ6
Ii was Fred Stewards first defeat since he
came to these Plantations. Try as hard
as he might, the balls wouldn't roll to
suit him and the fact that he was beaten
by nearly twice the amount of the handi-
cap shows what kind Of luck he was play
ing i'm.
At the start off according 20 the condi-
tions of the match. Zimmerman started
with - balls 20 his credit. This fact gave
him courage and he proceeded TO lengthen
out his lead until he was IL ahead. Then
Stewart pulled himself together aud
gradually drew mp on his opponent until
he was only three behind when the first
100 balls had been pocketed by Zimmerman.
Then the hard luck which had attended
the champions efforts during the
first part OF the game re-
turned, and zimmerman took the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12

The following delegates were elected
Henry j Spooner, Frank B. Brightman,
Gilbert T.. Sabre, Alexander Grant and
Allen Il. Young. Mrs. Anna +. Aldrich
was nominated as school committee.
The First District caucus was then
called TO order, Rathbone Gardner being
chosen chairman and James l.. Rounds,
clerk William II. Gorham was nomi-
mated for warden and Clifford 5. Tower,
clerk.
The second district caucus was presided
over by Charles \. Barden, John ;.
Thompson officiating rs clerk. Clarence
G.. Greene was nominated for warden and
Charles +. Smith, clerk.
The caucus for the nominations of alder
man and councilmen was called TO order
by j. Lewis Pierce, with Charles T.. Smith
as clerk Rathbone Gardner nominated
George ID. Lansing for alderman, while
W. ;. Hogg presented the name Of John
NJ. Rounds. The check list was called for
and Isaac II. Southwick, Jr., and John >.
Kellogg were appointed tellers.
The result of the ballot was announced
later, and was rs follows: Whole mum
ber of votes cast, IA necessary to a
choice. 13 John NJ. Rounds, 71 ; George
ID. Lansing, 6i; scattering, & On Mr..
Lansing's motion the nomination of Mr..
Rounds was made unanimous.
The nominations for Councilmen re-
suited in the following selection Edwin
:. Aldrich, f.. W. Clark, G. Frank Park
hurst, nominated by acclamation, and
Albert G.. White after n ballot. The con-
test lay between Mr.. White, w. G.. Potter
and ID. W. Fink, and resulted in Mr..
Whites nomination as follows: Whole
number OF votes cast, 1913; necessary for a
choice, 65; A. G. White, 90; William G.
Potter, IS; ID. w. Fink, IL. Mr.. White s
nomination was made unanimous.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12
burglary at Beicher a Ioomis'.

The hardware store of Belchor * Loomis,
Weybosset street. was broken into last
evening, about o'clock, and quantity
OF hardware stolen. The burglars effected
an entrance through rear window, which
was pried open by means of an iron chisel.
A small alleyway is in the rear of the
building and is closed by gate during a
greater part of the time. The clerks in
the store were at work until $3.50 o'clock in
the evening, and several of those employed
in store near by were In the alley as late
rs O'Clock. The thieves were probably
frightened away before making big haul,
the greater part OF the property stolen
being knives aud other articles.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12

and nominations were in order for alder
man. The name of Daniel II. Ballou was
at once proposed by the ward
committee and at the same in
slant young man named Charles
White of the Eighth Ward nominated
George X. Phillips, and then made for the
door. Albert Baker said that as there
for the check list, and IL was voted to use
it. The Democrats were requested not TO
vote. as this was Republican caucus and
il was going To be held as such.
The voting at once began AID num-
Der of the ward committee ana others in
terested stationed themselves at the rafl
ready to challenge any voters who might
not be Republicans
As the voting proceeded twenty or more
voters were challenged, and some of them
declaring that they voted the Republican
ticket at tie last election, were allowed to
vote HoweNe', n number of them were
thrown out, and some even had the eff
frontery TO try second time, but
the determination of the Republicans to
hold Republican caucus discouraged
the crowd of Democrats in the back
part of the room so that large number of
them did not try to vote. The whole num-
ber Of votes cast for Aldermanic candidate
was IA, Mr. Ballou had 12s and Mr.. Phil
lips Ii. The announcement was received
with enthusiasm, and the caucus proceeded
TO the nomination of Councllmen.
There was no opposition here and Ira
Winsor, John f. Kendrick, Leander X.
Peck and Jason u. Stone were declared
the nominees. Martin G.. Field and John
X. Tillinghast were nominated for warden
and clerk respectively for the first district
and A. l.. Calder and Louis +. Cady for
the same offices in the second district. The
ward committee was instructed To fill va
cancies, and after rousing vote of thanks
to the chairman for his efficient services
the caucus adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1891-11-12

the Office did he not know there was 70 be
presented the name of "A gentleman fitted
in every way TO perform the duties OF the
Office. and he hoped that he would be &C
corded the same generous support that
had been recseved by him.
Arthur H. Watson presided and Charles
II. Gibbs was secretary The delegates
chosen were: BENJAMIN w. Persons,
Charles H. Child, Frank T. Carpenter,
Thomas w. Rounds and William H..
Earle.
Elisha Dyer was unanimously nomi-
mated for school committeeman on motion
of Henry G.. Armstrong.
In the first district George w. Nc
Namara was nominated for warden and
John Davis clerk, and in the second dis
trict, Peter ii. Brown for warden and
Elias NJ. Jenckcs, for clerk.
On motion of Henry c. Armstron ng,
Arthur ii. Watson, William +. Vaughan ,
phillip B. Durfee and Clinton ID. Sellew
were nominated for councilmen, Mr..
Sellew TO succeed Mr.. Olney.