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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

TIE complexion becomes clear, the skin
free from eruptive tendencies, the appetite
aud digestion improved, aches aud pains
cease, the body grows stronger, sound sleep
at night habit, and the general health
every way better when Dr. John Bulls Sar-
saparilla is made use OF.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER cause
Throat Diseases. There is no more effect
ual remedy for Coughs. Colds, etc. than
BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCuEs. Sold OIsiy "a
BORIS. Price p cts
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

VINO thinleth % buy villainy with coed
shall find such faith so bought, so sold
MarstOu
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

LOVING kindness is greater than laws
and the charities Of life are more than all
ceremonies. LTalmud
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

CLOTHING will make the man if he only
sells enough OF it at u good proft--Texas
SiftinCs
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

TEACHER-"Whatis The feminine Of man:'
Little Girl-"Dude. ''-BrookIYn Lie
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

SHAD are Used as money in many OF
the North Sea islands.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05

Catarrh-.RemOve the Cause.
afflicted infancy with Caauh and for ten with epons my face
BECAME BURDEN TO Me- declared ncu
SIS
personalities JOSIE OWEN aonfnhy, Ohia
was the victim Of the of Catah that ever heard Of was entirely
including soughet on
No sort treatment benefited and physicians said would never be any better
have been well with Of the dease JOSEPHINE PoLHL
s. g. like other Blood elnna-
which Blood and Skin raedhee
SPECIFIC COMPANY, ATLANTA
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-02-05
Nybat Piano?

Musically, it is of immense
Importance what one You buy.
Its life will be many years
years that will make or mar
your musical life. Then don't
make a choice that you will
regret all these years.
In the Ivers and Pond you
not only get a frst-class piano;
you get all you pay for.
We send on approval, at
cur risk and expense, or di-
rect you to a dealer who can
supply you. Write for Gaia
logue.
lvers & Pond
Piano Company, Bos..7.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07
CONsuMpTI0N CuREn.

An old physician. retired from
practice. having had placed in his
hands bg an East India missionary
the formula OF simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and perua-
ncnt care Of consumption. bfonchi.
It's. c1tarrh, asthma and all throat
and Lung Affections. also posi-
tive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all Nervous com
plants, after having tested its won.
derful curative powers IN thousands
Of cases, has felt it his duty to
make it Known to his suffering
fellows. Actuated by this motive
and u desire to relieve human spf.
feung. | VIII send free OF charge TO
all who desire it, this recipe in Ger
man. French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. ". A..
MOVES, $50 PoWEKs' Block.
Rochester. n. Y. 3-5-9I-1vr.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07
THE ARGUS,
tt hiugwood, W. va.
TO MILLIONS or FREE ACRES
VIA. ". :; o. L. r.

Early in april 5000, coo acres Of
land Of Cheyenne and Ar:apahoe
reservations in Indian Territory
will lie thrown open to settlers.
Those contemplating ayailing them.
selves Of this opportunity TO secure
free homes will End The Baltimore
~ Ohio Railroad the quickest route
from any point in the East to the
Indian Territory. Four trains
daily FROM New York, philadelphia
Chester, Wilmington, Baltimore,
Wash ngton, Cumberland, Wheel.
ing, Pittsburgh, and all inferno
aiatc stations. All persons con
tcmplating settling at any point in
the West, however distant. arc re.
qucstcd to write to Chas. O. Scull
General Passenger Agent, y. s. O..
II. r., Baltimore, Md, fer full
Information as to- rates, time OF
trims. and sleeping car accommo-
dations from any point East to any
point West. 4-7-2t.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07

English women are active IN pre-
paration for their participation i'm
the Exposition. At meeting of
the womau's committee i'm London.
on March 3D.. it was announced
that Queen Victoria had promised
specimens Of her own work in spin.
ming and knitting. done when she
was a girl also some OF her en-
broidering, fine drawing and water
color painting. Princess Louis will
contribute some clay modelling.
Princess Beatrice several paintings.
and Princess Christian some en-
broidery. The committee assigned
charge Of various branches OF
Woman's exhibits as follows Irish
exhibits, Countess Of Aberdeen /:
Scotch, Lady Reay philanthropy,
Baroness Burdett-Coutts educa-
tion, Mrs. Fawcctt, the writer ON
political economy; hospital nursing,
Mrs. Fcnwick woman's art. Mrs.
Robert Austin. Several women
were selected to prepare papers ON
various educational and economic
subjects.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07

Advernsue rates made known on application
JOB work "f all kinds done promptly and sat,
faction guaranteed or no charges made.
Orders bv mail will receive prompt attention
Terms very tow i've uS u triai
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07

A notable feature Of the April
hdgdsiHe Of american History is an
illustratratcd article by the editor
on :" The History and Educational
Importance Of tho Walters Collec.
ton Of Art Treasures" in Balti.
more. 1t is the most informing
sketch about that celebrated gath
erlng Of modern masterpieces in
painting and historic art objects
from every age and cline ever given
to TIL; public in one chapter, and
the very first attempt by any writer
to treat the theme IN its many sided
ana vast proportions as II whole.
Mrs. Lambs articles are always
welcome, but this is one OF the best
examples of her mastery skill in
word-painting that has appeared in
many day. Then comes the elo-
quent contribution of Rev. Morgan
Dix, ID. d., Of Trinity Church, on
a subject of vast public concern,
" Loyalty TO our country, Past and
Future, = in which the distinguished
divine addresses the Sons Of the
Revolution" and all men and
women of America who SIT DIV to
Keep alive the memory Of beloved
ancestors, those who helped to build
up our country-and who would
seek lessons from their courage and
wisdom for guidance in present
trials and conflicts yet to come.
DR.. Dix says, very truly, "the
past has reality about it more
helpful than the promise Of the
unrealizcd future" President
Ethelbert ID. Warfcld, of Lafayette
College, follows with brilliant
article on "The Expansion of the
United States" IN which he points
out with scholarly precision the
remarkable difficulties which atteu-
ded the admission of Kentucky into
the Union. The next paper is by
Ex-Lieutenant Governor Robertson
Of Indiana, who writes instructiyely
concerning 1" The Educational
Development of the Northwest" a
subject of never failing interest to
the American people. Judge Viii
liam a. Wood, of Missouri, dis
cusses the picturesque history Of
"The Territory west of the Miss
issippi River" The clever scholar.
Colonel Charles Ledyard Norton,
presents the first chapter of criti-
cally prepared series, entitled "The
United States in Paragraphs. >"
alphabetically arranged, beginning
with Alabama, which VIII prove of
utmost value to all teachers, inves-
tigators and readers. 1t is a
antique, charming, and excellent
number. Subscription price, IS 90
a year. 743 Broadway, New York.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07

Published every Thursday at Kingwood. Preston
County. West Virginia. by
u SEIDBDL BROW ~
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07

When travelling Between Pittsburgh Wbcslin,
or Morgantown. or FairTont and ClarksIurg
weston. Buck harmon. PARK ersLurs or Charles
TOT thc NsrCngah Route offers the shortest
AT FaitmCut for all Toints North and West ,ud
at C!arkslurg with r.. * O. and ". va & p n.
rs Tor AL Cirts East, South and West ASK
Tor through t.'otsv Via the ''Noporgah Route -
HUGH G. BoWLEs, Cent supt.
MoNoN6An. w VA
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1892-04-07

A notable feature Of the April
4hdgasiHe Of Ama,ican history is an
illustratratcd article by the editor
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15
NEGLECTED THE RAZOR.
Men That Paid For the Privilege of Wear
ing the Beard.


Some curious things have been re-
corded in the way of taxes on boards
and other enactments regarding them
Though Francis L was himself one of
the bearded monarchs, he was RESPONSE
BILE for tax on the boards of his
clergy, which, he believed, would bring
him in a handsome revenue The tax
gave no trouble TO the bishops and the
weather. ecclesiastics, who paid il and
saved their boards; but the poorer
priests had mostly 70 take 70 the use Of
the razor. There came a time, how
ever. when the tables were turned In
the succeeding reign son of the chan
cellor who had suggested the hated tax
was returning in triumph from the
council of Trent To take possession of
the bishopric OF ClaTemont He had
not dreamed of any opposition, bat, be-
hold! the dean and canous closed the
brass gates of the chancel and stood
within fOurishing shears and razor.
and pointing 20 the statutes de rsdendis
I1arbis Notwithstanding his renoR-
st-aDces and entreaties, they declined
to induct him until be had sacrificed
MS beard. which was the handsouest
Of the time. And thus were The sins %
the father visited upon the children
The Russians had an old law br
which any one who drew hair from an
Others beard should be fined foEs- times
Is much a. for emitting of finger: aud
the Importance and vs.lsie OF the append
age - further illustrated By tins zaet
: hat although the loss % leg sya- 49,
timate,s - twelve shildngs. tne Ices. -
tie Dezrti vas estimated a. tsventv.
Peter tae Great Thought % civilize hiS
savage 81 making tifm shave. ard
Imposed Tax ~ one hundred rub.es os
;i4, wealthy and uidale classes ard =
co}sess og peasants 4gsi iaiooress- sov.
i VS. q supeTss tlou asE5aS the po0reE
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15
SQUIRREL WIT.
How = CAipmunk Tsos AavsBt.rs 81 ms
oppsrtaaity.


How a CAipmunk Tsos Aavsst.r. 81 nus
oppsrssaity.
The attribute Of reason II ofssa de-
MED TO all creatures except man; but =
correspondent recently observed chip
munk displaying = degree Of intelli-
gence that seemed TO exceed anything
properly covered by the word instinct
was visiting q farmer and had gone
with him 10 ths " iddle Of field. where
ne was planting corn. A misehievous
horse in the adjoining pasture attempt
ed TO get some 81 the seed corn, and in
reaching over the fence for thst pur-
pose overturned q bag Of seed
We hurried 20 the spot and found that
a chipmunk had already began N
gather the scattered grains lie was
very busy. and his conduct showed that
he understood the situation thoroughly.
The treasure would be within hi. reach
for very short time: 50. instead Of GIT
ing his pouches and hurrying - bis
burrow, he set about hiding as mach as
possible Of the corn within few yards
OF where il had been spilled
A piece of bark, n chip or a sod served
- a temporary hiding-plsee. and IN
short time he had gathered ali the grain
that the farmer could not conveniently
collect. and began - transport IL 20 his
permanent Eransry. noticed several
places where he had put nnouthful.
znd found sfterwnrd that he did nos
overlook any Of them when removing
the spoil % his storehouse Youths
Com p4nion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15
Novel Election Case.

A visitor to Brazil records a fact
which seems 10 show that in South
America, as elsewhere, one use OF the
law is to increase the sum OK human in
genuity. The climate is very wet and
r sloping tile roof is in universal use.
1t is easily put on, easily repaired. If
fords excellent shelter from the tropical
rain, snd, what is deemed a capital ad-
vantage, is readily taken off A law of
the country forbids the eviction of ten
ants for the non-pavment of rent.
When n landlords patience is ex-
hausted, therefore, instead of warning
the delinquent out of the house he
takes the roof off for repairs and the
first heavy shower does the rest
Youths Companion.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15
IN DAYS GONE BY.

The Clean of the GYPSY Smile in tho
Crowded streets of philadelphia.
In the autumn. when the wind blew
cold and fresh, and the country was
afiame with scarlet and gold, and the
brilliant chrysanthemums and scarlet
sage filed the borders of our era ssplots
with their wealth of color, il was over
to Camden we went, out to the reservoir
beyond the town, where Davy Wharton
and the Boswells had their camp. And
OF all, this, as I look back, Is the gypsy
tramp like the best For sometimes
we would walk down Spruce street,
silent and asleep at all hours, by the
Old Pennsylvania hospital, getting one
glimpse into its garden, lovelier and
quainter, 1t seems 10 me now, than any
! have seen in England. and then up
Seventh street to Washington square.
where a few gray-haired men shared
the seats under the trees with the
nurses and children. across Independ-
ence square, through independence
hall, and so on along the noisiest bust
ness streets TO Market street and the
Camden ferry. Or else we would 20 at
once over t. Chestnut street, at the
hour WHEN il Was gay with shoppers
AID sunshine. when We knew we would
always meet, first George II. Boxer
.Philadelphia's only poet. as he called
himself. white haired. wRIte-musta
distinguished and handsome belong
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15
no there as essentially as the

ing there as essentially as the
statue of George Washington in
front of the old state-house, so that the
street will never seem the same to me
again, now that he has taken his last
walk there; and next, further on, we
would pass George w. Childs walking
home with Tony" Drexel, and between
them the inevitable stray prince, or
author, or clergyman from England.
And whichever we took we knew that,
as likely as not, we would find Walt
Whitman on the ferry, or sitting in his
favorite big chair by the fruit-stand at
the foot of Market street, or just get
ting out of the street car. He always
had friendly greeting for us, friend
" word about the travellers who made
their autumn home so near his. | can
never think of idle Davy Wharton or
pretty Susie Boswell, lounging Oh the
sunlit grass, without seeing the familiar
figure of the good, gray poet leaning
on his stick. mis- long white beard hid
ing and showing the loose open shirt,
his soft, gray felt hat shading the kind
ly eyes
Now and then, in crowded street, we
caught the CLEAN of the gypsy smile;
now and then, in country walks, we
came suddenly upon tent by the way
side, aud these chance meetings had all
the delight of the unexpected. And
there were great occasions when we
left Philadelphia far behind, and
went down to country fair in some
New Jersey town. 1t was on one of
these, l remember, that l was first in
troduced to the Lovells.-Mrs- Eliza beth
Robins Pennell, in Century.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15

people that no beardIess son or Adam
could ever enter Heaven, and being
obliged to part with their boards, the
great majority treasured UP their hairs
to be buried with their bodies In
dealing with his soldiers, the Great
Peter enlisted the aid of the priests,
who cunningly pointed to the fact that
they were going TO fight the bearded
Turk, and that their patron Saint
Nicholas would be unable todistinguish
them from their enemies unless they
sacrificed their boards This was all
right, and the boards of the beloved
Russians went down before the razor In
Difference to ST. Nicholas. But I'M
luckily for the priests, the next little
war happened to be with the Swedes,
who wore no boards, and thus il was
that the Russian soldiers demanded 70
be allowed TO abjure the razor, SO that
the Holy Nicholas might have no diff
Guilty in arranging for their protection.
Our own former reverence for the
beard is well illustrated by the story
told of Sir Thomas More, vino was be-
headed for denying the supremacy of
Henry Will His usual cheerfulness did
not forsake him even en- the scaffold.
Help me up" he said TO one standing
by; for my coming down let me shift
for myself" As he laid his head on the
block, he begged the exeeutioner 70
wait a moment while he carefully
placed his beard out of reach of the AK.
for, he said, cit hath not committed
treason" which reminds one of the
story Of Simon Lord Lovat, who, the
day before his execution on Tower
Hill. bade the operator who shaved him
be cautious not 70 cut his throat, as
such an accident would cause disap-
pointment IN the gaping crowd on the
morrow. In the reign Of good Queen
Bess, an attempt was made by some Of
the heads Of Lincoln's Inn 10 restrain
the growth of the legal beard IL was
resolved that mo fellow Of that house
should wear beard Of above fort
nights growth"-wbich no fellow was
likely TO do if he consulted his own
comfort Although, as we read in the
Percy Anecdotes" transgressions Of
this resolution were punished with
fine. loss Of commons. and final sxpul-
sion, such was the vigorous resistance
TO the tyrannical order that in the fol-
lowing year all previous orders respect
ing boards were repealed English
Magazine
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-12-15
"WATCH DADDY"
How Old Man simpson Drove the Cow
Out of the Pea.

How Old Man simpson Drove the Cow
Out of the Pea.
"Old Man" Simpson was a very strict
boss on his large ranch. as many poor
hard-worked cowboy could testify. He
lived on mis- ranch nearly all the time,
but allowed his family to live in the
town of c., where his two very
bright and promising boys were going
to school. Having been brought up on
the frontier. ne was uneducated but
appreciated the advantages Of An edu-
cation and had sent his boys to school
a great part of their lives He had not
Injured them to the hardships and dan
gers Of ranch life, but sometimes forgot
that he had not, as this very true story
will prove.
One day the boys We're on a visit to
the ranch. and had gone out TO the
stock-pens where the cowboys had just
turned out large herd of cattle. IN
doing so they left for some cause a very
vicious COW in the pen. Although the
gate was wide open she did not go out
The boys got in the pen thinking they
would drive her out, bat they had -
use their utmost exertions 10 get ont
themselves and then the cow got 50
close to them that she would lift their
coat tails with her horns. As they were
cliG Ding the fence their father appeared
on the scene, and saw their hastr
retreat He ordered them 70 get down
ana drive that cow out, but this they
positively refused 70 do. although they
stood in great awe of their father. and
were not used TO disobeving him in
anything: but, as one OF them after
wards confessed. they preferred a lick
ing 10 hooking this time. so they told
their father that they were afraid.
Afraid. = be said IN scorn, watch
your daddy get her ont
As Il happened he Lad on iong-
tailed linen duster a. the time, - viea
he era uled over the fence be eat quite
i figure That u whist -Ae b1ys say
the co1v thought AayAor the COW
was determined 10 have somc fun 50
she made . iunge al the old gentleman.
and 4e having aOtalae - ..vAs Win
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II was once thought kind and friendly
20 accompany a guest 70 the outer door
Of the house and 10 take leave % her
there, lingering often FOR her last fraz-
ments OF gossip and last affectionate
adieux- 4 gentlewomsn OF the old
school confessed the other day that the
scDsible custon now II vogue. which
gives the parting hsnd-clasp and SAYS
the parting word Of good viii ia
the cray Ing-ro1m, seemed - her
cold and formal D. has its basis
IN common se2se. n3fwttbstandiug Is
apparent AR Of ceremony. Halls,
through zhlch current Of cold from
the street is sent drifting EeenjT as
often As the outer doors are opened are
usually little. s1uetzrnes q great ceas5.
lower = temperature team are t8s liv-
ing ana entertaining rooms u = hozse-
FortIeTs-s- curtsIzs sereeas. shGt out
.be ctlli q the sv0EJa- izt3 wbseh enc
gae, with wraps aud oTeneoatA The
indoor lres- = shin osteu- r. . warm
hos ~. ~ srElguer 1Z@teFiss aEL f4sl4ior-
inz. zsaav oo5d iaaav an attack 20
pneumonia ha1 - tae oI tlHe 5ls
r.n % rh@ 14sI45-eu Hospitality
s. irfz q, speed tae Ezrrg ses
ta.4-,-e asge 81 s1e sz-es f.3,4 Izxe leave
r. si.e 6rzsTfnr-ros Say geos-hse
Tree t,9o0 fr~m a0 rs< srE.e s5u
T.. SIs&e szl-AEs. ~sAa 49,
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kSIss " ss;ss ss,sss7 sGSseks 4
EAlg SE44BSS g. $50 %sESs ~
LIVING UP TO THEIR RECORD.

Chicago Tiremen whose Pride Was in Get.
ting Away from Their House Quickly.
81 wouldn't be the man TO run down
the Chicago fire department" said q
iolly-lool1inC individual with red face
in a downtown resort the other even
ing, ''but there's one company-a
steamer company it is-one the west
side that's the laughing stock of the
neighborhood in which its engine house
Is situated. This company, which
rather prides itself on the few seconds
it takes TO get all its men out OF their
hunks, into their clothes, hitch up the
horses, and get out on the streets, is
located away out on Washington
boulevard. near Fortieth street.
'I live out that way, and its a pretty
tidy bit of town. let me tell you. Well,
one evening last week ] and Smith,
who lives a few doors above me, were
walking toward home after leaving the
car when we were almost blinded by a
gust Of smoke.
"TFs a fire. saws Smith. That's
what. says !. as I caught a Whit Of
burning wood. and we both started on
a run. for the smoke was coming from
the direction Of our homes. As soon as
we got around the corner, though, we
saw that the fire was further up the
street. as the smoke came from beyond
the engine house on the next corner
The fremen meantime were all sitting
put in front, smoking and talking and
playing dominoes. after the fashion of
6remen when not busy.
"'Those fellows don't know there's
any fire. said Smith. Come on; we'll
tell EN-
AWAY we went. and dashed up to
the engine house in = rush. All the
fremen jumped TO their feet
Fire! fire. yelled Smith, who had
got bit excited.
The dickens You saw said one fire.
man, as the rest dashed into the house
and turned the horses loose. Back up
there somewhere, says Smith, and the
horses came charging ont, the men
jumped on to the engine and truck, and
away they went in the direction Smith
had pointed, at gallop.
Smith and I stepped out and around
the corner to see them going up the
boulevard in a cloud of dust, and was
just trying to see where the smoke was
coming from when Smith grabbed my
arm.
i" Look there says he in a husky
whisper, and I looked. Bless me if the
smoke and flames weren't rolling right
out of the back end of the engine
house. The hay in the NOW had taken
fire somehow and the place had been
burning all the time the firemen were
sitting in front. They had gone off
nearly half a mile with the engine, too,
befo~e they found out there wasn't any
FIRE ont that way, and had walked the
horses half way back before they saw
the smoke rolling up from the fire en-
CINE house. Then they came back on
a run and succeeded in putting the
blaze ont after several tons of hay and
the whole back end of the building was
burned out. OF course. it wasn't Smiths
fault or mine that they went off at
half-cock and rushed off without know
ing where the fire was, but people
yuyed them a good bit about it, and
Smith and / don't go on that side of
the street on the way home now
Chicago Times.