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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
The Russian Thistle.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Senator Hans.
brough has secured authority from the
senate committee on agriculture To
favorably report his bill making an ap
preparation of sl,OOO.OO for the exter.
mination of the Russian thistle, or cac-
tus, which is gaining such a foot
hold in the northwest as to make
many of the lands worthless The
bill was amended SO as to permit letting
of contracts for the destruction of the
weed, rather than having the govern
ment employ people by the day for this
work. Senator George, chairman OF
the committee, was the only member
present who dissented-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
100 Bushels Wheat from Two Acre

100 Bushels Wheat from Two Acres.
This remarkable yield was reported
by Frank Close, Minnesota, on two
acres of Marvel Spring Wheat. Speak
ing of this wheat, this new sort takes
the cake. 1t is the greatest cropping
spring wheat in the world. Farmers
who tried it in the past season believe
seventy-fve to one hundred bushels
can be grown from one acre, and are
going to get this yield for 1894. At
such yield wheat pays at SOC a bushel.
Salzer is the largest grower of vegeta-
BILE and farm seed in the world. Kl
If YOU WILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND IT
with &c postage to the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, you will get
free their mammoth catalogue and a
package of above spring wheat. [Kl
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products To
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect Lax
alive; efIectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the KID
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is mar
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you viii not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
Highest of all in Leavening Power-Latcst u S. Govt Report
R@E!A!:'!!! B Bsxds':
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

PAT's Reply.-The butcher was shoveling
big drift of snow from the walk in front
of his shop when Pat came along and asked
for a job. The butcher refused. Pat per
sisted. "No," said the butcher. "How will
get exercise if l let you shovel itr' Eat
ing your meat" reioined Pat, as he Shout
dered his shovel and marched on.-Utica
Observer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
Yellow Faces are not Pretty,

Still less so are the symptoms of the COM
plant that makes faces yellow liver
trouble. Its indicated bypains in the right
side and through the right shoulder blade,
by nausea, vertigo, sick headache, sour
breath and furred tongue. HOstetter Stom-
ach Bitters remove it completely, as well as
constipation and dyspepsia, its associates.
Prevent malaria, rheumatism and kidney
complaint with this sterling remedy.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
FALL OF NICTHEROY.
A Severe Loss to Peixoto IL the Report Is
True.

True.
BUENos AYREs, Feb. at is report
ed here that the town of Nictheroy,
which has long been the object of the
main attack upon the part of the rebels
Mt Rio de Janeiro, has yielded to the
insurgents, who have occupied it
with their forces. No confirmation
or denial of this report is obtainable
rs this dispatch is sent But it is ru-
faored here for some days past that the
insurgents had been successful at
Nictheroy, and it has even been assert
eo that the government troops there
had Joined issue with the rebels.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

Throat Affections, Browns BRONCHIAL
TRoCHEs stand first in public favor They
are absolutely unrivaled for the alienation
of all Throat irritations caused by Cold or
use of the voice.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

SrAGGERs-'T surely would hate to be thu
moon. Takes it two weeks TO get fun
Jaggers-"And that isn't the worst Of II,
either. After he is full it needs two morn
weeks to get over Indianapolis Jour
nal
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

AFTER the Ceremony.-Groom- ssy,
will you see the minister for mel II quito
forgot the wedding fee." Father-in-law-
"Young man, you are beginning early. =
expected you back from your wedding tom
before this began"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

CHoLLY-'My man says / must be in
love" Chappie - "Deah mer' Cholly-
"Ya-as. When he gave me black tie in
stead of white one with my evening suit L
didn't notice it." Chappie-"Deah mev'
belr-ToWn Topics.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

WIBBLE-'There' only one way to decide
whether marriage is a failure" Wabble-
"Howl" Wibble-"Match for it."-India0-
apolis Journal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

SHE-''It is rank injustice to say that g
woman is inferior to a man in reasoning
powers" He-"Whyp She-"Because.'
Detroit Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

HE-"Do you believe in love at first
sight?" She-"This is so sudden. York
ers Statesman.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

HEt"Give me a kiss, won't you?" She
(hesitatingly)- will, if you won't
give it away ."--Somerville Courier.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

$50 THE engagement is broken2" "Ye,. "
"What is the reasonl'' sit was a case of
love at first sight. They're acquainted with
each other now."-N. Y. Press.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

THE pump man is one who seldom wearies
in well doing Buffalo Courier.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

THE Public Awards the Palm to Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for coughs.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

JuDGE-'Do you understand the nature of
an OATH" Handy Jim-"And me Twin
tree years in hash boardin' housed / say,
judge, what are yegivin' usF'-BostOn Tran
scriDt
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

AN GAS You Like IT, club has been
formed in Wichita. The motto of the club
will probably be: "Same here. kansas
City Star.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

A woMAS's age is about eighty-five per
cent.-Cincinnati Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

THE borrower is good deal like pie crus
he is very "short" and very sweet
Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

ONE popularity about debts is, the more
debts are contracted the larger they grow.
Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09
The GENERAL MARKETS.

An Electric Spark - Counting the tele
phone girl over the wires.-Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

BE SURE to read advertisement of Plant
Seed Co., an old reliable firm.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

"MIsERY loves company" and yet they
say that marriage is failure.-Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

"a PENNY made is a penny saved,' is tn
proverb of misers.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

THE neighbours bulldog may teach a man
to lead a chased life. Florida Times Union.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

No, MY son; a doctor doesn't know every
thing; but he thinks you think he does
Puck.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-02-09

WHEN you borrow trouble you viii confer
favor by not returning it-Galyesto1
News.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
LEGISLATORS AT LEXINGTON.
Drilling Of the Cadets and Condition OF the
Institute Satisfactory.

LEXINGTON, VA, February T.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Joint Senate and House Com
mittee on State Schools and Colleges ar
rived here last night. To-day the Nir-
ginia Military Institute was inspected. and
at HIS this morning a salute Of seventeen
guns was fired by the cadet-battery, with
Lieutenant Blake, Fifth United States Ar
tillery, in command. Immediately follow
ing the corps OF cadets was passed in re-
view at quick and double time. drilled IN
the manual Of arms, and in the manoeuvres
of the battalion. The corps was unable Il
drill well, az the grounds were in a bad
condition. but the committee complimented
the CORPS on its fine appearance. The
cadet quarters, the Jackson Memorial Hall
and other buildings were then inspected
SUPERINTENDENT General Ship addressed
the committee and asked for an appropria-
ton of $500 for two years, with which
the Memorial Hall will be finished. In adj
dition to the annual appropriation OF $1,000
which Is used in keeping up the schools
This plan met with the approval OF the
committee. The additional appropriation,
with the 5000 on hand. will about com
plete the building.
Mr.. Akers, clerk of General Hin, STATE
Railroad Commissioner, also accompanieo
the party. While here they were the guests
OF the institute, and expressed themselves
az being highly pleased with the courtesie'
shown and extended to them by Quarter
Master Houston and the faculty Of the In
stitute. They left at 800 to-day via The
Chesapeake and Ohio for Buena Vista
where they will remain until morning, ant
then will return to Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
FARMvilLs GUARDS BAZAAR.
A Grand s~ucccss-Thc Proceeds Exceed
ei,100-Capiain Martins sword-Yrizes.

. ,1o0-Captain Martins sword-Yrizes.
FARMVILLE. VA, February I7.-(Spe-
cial.)-The Farmville Guards bazaar, which
was opened last Tuesday night to the pub
lie, closed last night after being one OF
the biggest successes ever known In Farm
vile. The gross proceeds exceed $l,1O0. at
least 1900 OF which is clear money TO
The company. Nothing OF like character
ever attracted such widespread interest
throughout the community as did this
bazaar. which was given for The main
tcnance OF a nrst-rate military company
In our town.
The crowd which was in attendance last
night was the largest yet reported. and
the fair did not close until midnight. du-
ring all Of which time sales were being
made by salesladies from the various
booths and by the a%uctioneer, while the
oating-tHbles were constantly Filed with
patrons OF the culinary department.
The results Of the voting contests. which
had previously been arranged. were read
before the crowd. Captain John II. Mar
tin was awarded n handsome sword for
the vote designating him as the most
popular officer OF the company.
OTHER PRIzE-wINNERs.
Miss Virginia Greever. Of Southwest Vir-
einia, was voted the most popular girl
in the State Female Normal School. and
received the prize set apart for her.
Mr.. Walker Scott was voted the Lgllest
man IN town. There were many con-
testants for this prize. ard Mr.. Scott won
by a very large majority. and. as his
friends think. deservedly.
Mr.. j. l.. Hart won the orators prize
by a good majority. which, TO him. was a
great surprise. as he was never known TO
make a speech. However. whether apprO-
priately distributed or not, The manner
Of disposing OF several OF the c~ostliest
articles in the bazaar proved the most
productive of funds to the enterprise than
any other devised plan.
The FarmVille Guard IS one OF
the largest volunteer military companies
in the State. having at this time a mem
bership Of over sixty. 1t Is also ole OF
the best equipped companies. having all
new uniforms, guns. and accoutrements.
and lately a new armoT has been spoken
Of 70 be erected by the town authorities.
PERSONAL.
Rev. l.. :. Reed, who at the last Viz
ginia Conference Of the Methodist Church
was superannuated. after a FERROUS Illness
OF two weeks. was out to-day.
Hon. L.. l.. Evans. ex-Mayor Of South
Boston, Is here to-day visiting the family
Of Mr.. J.. Wiltze.
Miss Annie Mann. Of Petersburg, is the
guest Of Miss Maude Gray. or Buffalo
street.
Mr.. j. b.. Farrar. who has been i'll with
the humps. is recovering slowly.
Mr.. Paul Bargamin, Of Nichmond. is
visiting Mr.. Euing Davidson, Of the Nor
folk and Western depot.
Miss Kate Johnson. Of Richmond, has
been visiting Farmville this week. She
returned home to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
crpVTcrS TO-DAY.
1ur NEW VIM. AND MARY BUILDINGS
Intermediate Examinations in Progre's-A
Visit to the Miantononah.

I
Visit to the Miantonoihah'
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, February IL
(special1-phe Building Committee Oh the
Co,,ore Of William and Mary. Mr.. 10.
II uuehes. of Norfolk, chairman, Is mere
today inspecting the new houses belh8
oroctod on the college property. one OF
those Buildings is n very imposing DreS
s,ruc,ura two stories and n hall high' Oh
lem style. the lower floor OF when
vnt lao used for a general dininS-naii' anu
Ga. other two floors as doTmltoIles ioi
Students. The other buildings on the aI-
ioining LOT. purchased Of Mrs. NJ. G. NOT
yJs &c a two-story wooden structurc Oh
urious design and well constructed Inns
iii no used as the college iniirmary' anu
in this building will be located tne on,C'
Of the college physician, Dr. - w -
man. Both of these buildings are neatiy
finished. The committee seemeu mTm
satisfied with the structures "h'0n WI
10 npshed TO a rapid completion. ines
Houses Vii be heated with hot water, ana
tho anraratus for this purpose IS no"
hainq mt I'D by parties from NorlolA.
rho intermediate examinations AT the
COLLEGE are now in progress, II poti
professors and students are nara aI WIZ,
and the latter hlled with anxiety aI INC
reeult. Most of the young men nave uoHI
weu h far, and the professors seem WI
Satisfied with their work and the progress
of those under their charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred s. Taylor, MT. 10
NJ Hughes. Mr.. and Mrs. floyd iiusnv''
of Norfolk. and Mrs. DR.. Brock OF l'ch-
mond are here to-day seeing the s'sn''
Of our old town.
ROYALTY ENTERTAlNED.
Mrs. John b. Spencer, MISS Nnsin,'
peachv Wise, Mr.. w. r.. Powell anu =.
Z. Peachy yesterday visited the ioir No.
Niantonomah. lying off yorktown. Inc
Ut most of whom are acquaintanceS
- ono Of the officers of the ship were
ravoIlv entertained at lunch and SHOWN
every courtesy the occasion REQUIRED anu
are loud in the praise OF the DIG moni'oi
and her courtly officers.
Miss Virginia Lassiter, OF ieteiso"'S'
yb has been visiting Miss Lucy boolh
AZ the Grove, has returned home
h snider-web party given by the iahles
- pr,,on Fniscopal church at the parson-
ace night before last was quite a success
Tbe old mansion, which has been unoccu-
niad for several months, was prllildnu.
liqhted and was until a late hour iieu
with a merry crowd OF people ho9.is
Young ladies' and young gentlemen Mno'
while they were enjoying the eNeHi's'
were at the same time realizing a manu-,
some sum OF money, which VIII De useu
for putting in order the home OF uhe NV
rector. Rev. Mr.. Roberts. who VIII arrive
here to-day. 20
AR Ro. r. Armistead yesterday re-
ceIvod a telegram announcing his nominal
tion and election as superintendent vi
schools for this city. Mr.. Armistead mas
occupied this position for the preceding
four years and has given eminent sa'sc
acton He had the endorsement OIL
nearly all Of our citizens and was unah,-
mously endorsed by our Town Couhcil:
Vie received the Congratulations OF a most
| ~ friends upon his success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
A Small Blaze In Danville.

DANVILLE. VA. February lI-Spe-
cial Fire was to-day discovered in the
drying-room of Bendall, Harvey & Co.'S
factory. which did considerable damage
before the flames were suppressed. The
firm had from 10000 to 10000 pounds OF
leaf tobacco on the floors, besides n large
amount of manufactured goods. The
drying-room was cut off from the main
factory. the only entrance being by a
door. This was burned through. filling
the factory with smoke. The second floor
OF the drying-room was burned. and the
fan OF heavy cases of licorice broke
through the first floor. The greatest
damage was caused by smoke and water,
and the loss Is hard TO arrive at.
There was an insurance OF 5000 on
building, $1,000 on fixtures. n $4,000 on
stock. mostly in northern and foreign
companies. The insurance will cover the
lnGQ
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
A FLACMAN'S FATAL FAILURE.
Two X. & ID. Trains Collide, and Engineer
Grant Looses His Iife-Damage.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, February
DECENTRALIZATION 6 O'Clock this morn
ing the first section of the Richmond and
Danyille freight train known as No. ~.
I'm charge of Engineman H.. Grant and
Conductor Pingly. and a work train in
charge Of Engineman II. J. Mortimore
and Conductor Lynch, collided below Prof
fits, i%nJuring Engineman Grant quite Sc
riously. Both Of his legs were broken
above the ankles, and ne was crushed
through the hips. No one else was in
jured. Both engines and several cars
were damaged to some extent. The acct
dent was caused by the failure OF the
naemanf of the work train TO warn the
freight Engineman Grant was brought
TO charlottesville soon after the accident
and put in charge of Or. w. c. Randolph.
The poor fellow died of his injuries a lit
tie after 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
THE RICHMOND AND MANASSAS.
Upper Hanover People Want IL b"''-N
Young Mans Dreams.

OFFIEY. VA. February l7~.-(Special.)
The people all through this cection' the
upper part Of Hanover, are reJoicin5
greatly at the prospect of the onliOhs VI
Tho nronosed new railroad. the Richihond
and Manassas. and are hoping that me
"nshtning may strike al THIS point Ut "'
that. o,, ha
Resides the money that "ouli ~
brought in through the constructor Oh nc
road and the temporary nome ila'ne ~"
would be afforded for eVerS thihs o.
eg, 10 a stack of straw. the aiter-oeIeitS
II 10 thought. would be- great In develop
mo and settling up the country. IL "ouiu
,d9. The farmer another Quite. - markets.
oond enhance the value Of lands along is
route. notvsen
,s and Manassas, but l believe " Is GER
erally fairly good, but certainly there ~
no section better wooded and watereo' OF
,vi,h lands better adapted TO agriculture
and the raising of stock than this part OF
| Hanover. The soil is s~uscepuoi' ot-'he
highest improvement, as can DE sho"n:
II is an historic fact, 1t may De salu'
that the entire route Of the lachmohu,
| Fredericksburg ana fotoinae 1870
,hrough one OF the most niserably
noor s,rips In Virginia-a strip that mas
neyer Produced much OF anything In per-
lection except the thoroughbred race
horse. .o h,obast
A Young gentleman here OF the hlghest
truthfulness affirms that three times uu
rtng his life he has dreamed of taxing ihe
cars al 'Negro Foot" g. post-ofhce ana
store and celebrated old local landmark
situated ABOUT six miles south OF Hew-
let's. on the Chesapeake and Ohio, and
he hopes now his dream VIII be verified
Numerously signed petitions ior a aos'
| law for the protection Of sheep and FUR
! Levs are being circulated through the
county. and the movement is supported
nv Democrats, Populists. Republicans, and
a, alike. According to the last annuai
report Of the State Commissioner OF Agri-
| culture there were only l'@o sheep IN tns
county. while good judges say that WIN
nroper protection from 5000 to lo'oo could
| eventually be carried. The number OF
| dogs is enormous.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-02-18
MISSING Mr.. BERRY TURNS UP.
He Had Wondered All Night In q Dale'
Condition. Marriage In n jail.

Condiiion--Marriage In n jail
STAIrryTON. VA. February 17.-(Spe-
clal.)-Mr. James NJ. Berry. the spring
Hill farmer Who disappearance was
noted In to-day's Dispatch. and who, leav-
ing this city Thursday night with a hbe-
raj supply Of money and driving a four
horse team failed to reach nome anu
abandoned his horses. turned up tnls
morning at daytreak at his house. MT
Berry was IN a daZed condition ana was
much broken up by his wandering through
the county. He had not been robbed or
molested. as was at first feared. ana VIII
be In good shape In a short Whhe'
Love laughed at prison bars here IN
the Augusta county jail to-day. In ihe
morning Sheriff n. C. watts, OF this city,
arrived with g.. c.. Splitter, Of Meyers
Cave. in this county. whom the Sheriil
had arrested In Muncie. Indiana, charged
with betraylng. under promise OF mar
rage. Miss Alice s. Early. OF the Weyer 3
Cave ne~lghbOrhOOd. Steps were Delng
taken for procuring n requlsiuon on IN
dlana's Governor when Splitter telegraph
ed the authorities here that he WOULD
come without Governor Oferrdlis de-
mani. Shortly after reachtng TINS city II
was arranged that the young people should
marry, and so CUPID captureu d cdPtiNc
from the law. and the prisoner was re-
leased. The marriage ceremony was rem
dered In the parlors OF the jail building
by the Rev. W. j. Il. Cox. of the Baptist
church. After the marriage the young
couple separated for the time. the bride
returning eighteen miles with her father
to her home and the groom going or with
his brother. a reunion Of the contracting
parties and their friends will take place
tonight at the home OF the brides father.
who Is a farmer Of good standing In the
county. The groom is n young farmer
about % years Of age. and his bride Is n
rather pretty, petite brunette OF the same
age. During the ceremony in response 10
the minister's queries as to whether the
groom would love. honor, and obey arr
take this woman TO be his Welded wi
fhe reply came with conditional clause.
Eyes, II she treats me right"