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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Kansas Corn.

TOPEKA. Kan. July 2s.-Railroad
Commissioner John Hall. who came in
from the west last night, says that I'M
less rain falls within forty-eight hours
there will be no corn in that section
In the central and western parts of
the state the most favorable weather
would not make a crop Further
east rains would save it. Mr.. Hall
says the hot blast has affected all
kinds of vegetation as far east as
Wamego in Pottawatomie county.
Equally discouraging reports continue
to come from the northwest as far east
as Republic county. and on the south
ern border of the state it is said the
corn has been burnt out from the
western border of Cowley county to
the Colorado line. including the south
half of the counties lying Immediately
north
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
alvay. On Time and Ahead of the Times

Always On Time and Ahead of the Times
Seems to be the motto Of the John A
Salzer Seed Co., of La Crosse, Wis, whose
general manager, Mr. Henry A Salzer, -
now securing the celebrated farm districts
of Russia, France, England, Germany, Bo-
hernia, Belgium, Italy, etc. in search OF new
and rare varieties of farm seeds, as also
vegetable and fiowerseed novelties. Mr..
Salzer Is thoroughly acquainted with the
wants of the American farmer and gar
dener. and he will be sure to obtain the
very vest that Europe has to offer.
The John A. SalZer Seed Co. makes spe-
ciaIty of seeds for the farm and garden,
and Is the introducer of more new varieties
of wheat, oats, potatoes vegetable and for
age plants than all western seedmen COM
hIued
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
ConYirts MutinY.

TRACY CITY. Tenn, July 2S--The
convicts here were in state of mutiny
Yesterday. They loaded pipe with
explosives, placed it in the coal car and
attached slow fuse to it Deputy
Warden Nelson and assistants were
passing along another entry to bring
the convicts out for the night, and
when they arrived opposite the bomb
it exploded Nelson was instantly
killed and Guards Terrell and Thurman
slightly wounded A negro convict
named Pete Hamilton was killed by a
volley from the other guards Escape
was the object of the mutineers-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
THE WARDEN ExoNE7ATEp.

Fhe Penitentiary Directors File White
washing Report In Regard to MI
Chase.
TOPEKA, Kan. July 27.-A report
was made to the governor yesterday
by the directors of the state psnIten-
tiary giving the details of their exam
ination of the charges filed against
Warden Chase, and completely exon
Grating that official The report says:
We find that Warden s W Chase has per
formed the duties Of his Office in an eneieht
and proper manner. and that the state eoai
mine is and has been kept in safe eonoilioa'
and that as to the item in relation to animals
mentioned in the charges, the transactions OF
the warden were proper and that the staee
uetted profit OF sse5 q in that matter
And that because Of the neglect and omission
of. W. Yarrou whilst chief clerk a credit OF
rs to the state was left OF the books until
Warden Chase collected the same from the
Armour Packing Co, on June 9. 1894, wnieh
credit had been allowed long before on account
nj rebate on bacon And We thereupon- after
Tsttinv all the evidence possible. exonerate
Warden Chase from each and every charge
set forth in the said charges and speclneatlohs
made to YOUR excellency by said YarrolL stone
hooker and Bum and We refer you TO the evi-
lance as taken by B. F Martin
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
FATAL FlAME S.
A Destructive Fire. Attended with Loss of
Life, at Washington.

WASHINGTON, July e6.-The Knox
stables on Il street, the Adams Ex-
press Co.'S stables. eight two-story
houses on the alley north of the Knox
building and two small frame houses
back of the Adams stables were de-
stroyed by fire early this morning and
six or eight residences were more or
less damaged. The total loss will ex-
coed $3.50, 900. The cause of the fire is
not known.
The bodies of the following named
firemen, crushed to death under fall
ing walls. have been recovered: Sam
uel E. Mastin, Michael Fenton and
Dennis Donohue.
The above were fremen of No. COM
pauy. A number of fremen were in
iured and one of the Knox stable en-
ployes was burned and may die Fully
a dozen fremen and policemen were
overcome by heat and had to be carried
to places of safety.
About $50 heavy draught horses,
nearly all the companies express
wagons and the contents of the large
storage building were burned
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

ssUsEFrL IyFoRMATION' is the title OF a
pamphlet lust received from the Prickly Ash
Bitters Co, of st. Louis, Mo. An examination
will show il to be all its name implies IL u
full of Useful Information" The chapters
on ssVVhat To Do in Case OF Accidents
4AntilOtes for Poisons." '-Health Hints"
etc, are most valuable and are written IN a
plain English, cOmmOn-Sense manner, avoid
ing medical terms as much as possible IL
also contains "Useful Information for
Farmers, Housewives etc. It's oook tnas
should he in every house in the land Write
the firm above named for copy, and when
YOU get il read it attentively and keep u
where it can easily be found II time of need
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Car Works start Up.

CHICAGO. July 26.-The Allen Paper
Car Wheel works at Pullman started
up yesterday with about dozen men
The officials of the company say they
have no connection with the Pullman
company beyond renting power from
it; that they have notified their en-
ployes to return to work, guaranteeing
them protection, and that unless they
return the company proposes to go
ahead and operate the works with new
men. There is no evidence of weak
ening among the Pullman strikers.
They have perfect bicycle patrol sys-
TEN, and keep all who show DISPOSE
ton to return to work under espionage
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
THE LAND WE LOVE.

DRUNKENNESS is e crime in Mime
sofa
THE average farm mortgage in Amer
lea is for 1859.
THE largest park in the world is the
Yellowstone. Its area is 3,575 acres
THE most densely settled state is
Rhode Island, the second is Massachu-
sets
In twenty states there are prohibit
DRY laws against selling tobacco to
minors
THE total acreage Of the United
States exclusive of Alaska is 1900
OO0, GOO.
THERE are eleven American cities
that spread over more territory than
Paris. while Berlin is exceeded In area
by seventeen of our cities
THE parent of the ''Old Glory OF to
day may be said to be the Grand Union
Flag" which was hoisted January 2
I776, the day which gave being to the
| fearless American army.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Race War Between Miners.

SULLIVAN, Ind. July 2s.-Trouble
has broken out between the white and
colored miners employed at the Island
Coal Co mine at Linton. Is miles cas-
of here. Last night colored miner
got INTO fight with a white man
which led to other fights, until it re-
suited in regular race war. In the
fights one white man was killed, and
as a result excitement has been wrought
up to high pitch. The telegraph and
telephone wires were cut. The miners
propose to drive out or exterminate
their colored competitors.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Almost a Tragedy.

He loved her.
He asked her to marry him.
She had remained silent
He persuaded and pleaded for an an
swer.
She refused to reply.
Then he took his hat and started
away angrily.
lone word, Mr.. De Smoot," she said
in tragic tones, before you CO."
He was awed and stopped.
Well" he responded sulkily, what
is it? Speak quick, for l am going
away forever"
Yes she murmured and her mother
upstairs thought he wouldn't go away
forever.
such is love in large cities--Detroit
Free Pre-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

PITTSBURGH. Pa, July e7.-Although
this has be en- the hottest day of the
season but % degrees was registered
and many prostrations, the result OF
long continued heat, are reported AT
least fifty mill workers were carried to
their homes and many others quit
work before being completely knocked
out. crippling the mills materially. CF
to date none of these cases have ter
minated fatally.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
King of Corea Captured.

WASHINGTON, July 2s.-The king OF
Corea is japanese prisoner. This
was the important statement contained
in telegram dated yesterday which
Secretary Herbert had received from
Capt Day, of the United States steamer
Baltimore, now at Chemulpo. Corea-
Capt. Day, besides stating that the
king of Corea is captive in the hands
of the japanese. reported that he had
dispatched force of marines from his
ship to Seoul, the capital, to protect
the United States legation.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
A Bold Rescue

Los ANGELES, Cal, July 2s--Mrs
Truxton Beale, daughter of the late
James G. Blaine, had a narrow escape
from death at Santa Monica beach on
Wednesday. She had gone In bathing
and had ventured beyond her depth
and went under. Roy Jones, SON OF
Senator Jones of Nevada. was attract
ed to the scene by her struggles and
cries for help Mrs Beale had disap-
peared under the water for the third
time when Jones plunged in-hat,
clothes and all-and as he is an expert
in the water soon hshed the lady Cut
and thus saved her life.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Mine Officials Killed.

WnkEsBARRE. Pa, July 27.-At the
Exeter shaft of the Lehigh Valley Co.
at Pittston the bottom fell out of the
carriage as it was descending the
shaft to-day and Col Mason, superin-
tendent; Robert Mercer, assistant su-
perinteudent. and William Wilson, an
other official, were precipitated to the
bottom. Mason was killed outright and
the other two were fatally injured
The men were going down into the
mine on a tour of inspection
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
snr.ne Overboard and Drowned.

ST. Louis, July 2s.-As the steamer
Spread Eagle was nearing her dock at
Madison street this morning Miss Ella
Winduelle, aged Il years. of Alton.
Ill, sprang overheard and was
drowned The captain says the lady
took passage at Alton.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Asks Leave to Reduce Paw.

OMAHA. Neb.. July as. F. Barnard
receiver of the Omaha & st. Louis road,
which extends from Council Bluffs to
Pattonsburg. No. and is operated as
the north end of the Wabash system. is
in the federal court to-day asking TO
be authorized to cut the pay Of the en-
ployes an average of 10 per cent The
enployes are in court opposing it.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
ANOTHER COLORADO OUTRAGE
Masked Men wantonIy Kill Sheep and
Make Threats.

MEEBER. Col. July 2T.-Masl1ed men
tied and blindfOlded Gen. ). Alsebrook
and deputy sheriff. whom Mr. Alse-
brook had placed in charge of his sheep.
and stabbed and dubbed to death
about go head of sheep. after which
they rode over to Smith & Trimmer :
camp and shot 1O1 fine blooded rams.
The mob gave Alsebrook five days in
which to leave the country. informing
him that they had secret organiza-
ton of 300 members in Garfield, Routt
and Rio Blanche counties, who were
sworn to rid the country of such
people.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Down to q Low Ebb-

WASHINGTON. July 2T--The gold re-
serve yesterday received another severe
blow BY the engagement at New York
of 3. OO0. 900 for export next Saturday.
This leaves the true amount of the re-
serve SIS 345, SIS. or $, 654-570 lower
than the lowest point reached previous
70 the February bond issue.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
CONSPIRATOR SHOT DOWN.
San Domingo Authorities Administer JUS
tice to a Band of Assassins-

tice TO a fSauu OF -&ss@fs-Iks'
New YORK. July 2s--The steamer
Saginaw brings advices from San Do
mingo of a recent attempt to assassl-
nate President Hereaux- Twelve or
more persons were implicated in the
plot. Their plans were, however, made
known to the president, who took
prompt measures and arrested the
conspirators. Bobadella. who three
times previously attempted the presi-
dents life. was shot on July Is. One
was imprisoned and the remainder al
lowed to go free. Bobadella had pre-
viously been granted favors AT the
hands OF Hereaux. whose last act was
to get him a position in a mere antue
house at San Domingo city
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Prairie Fire Caused by Lightning.

PIERRE, S. D.. July 2s--Lightning
struck the prairie few miles above
this city, causing a terrible fire, which
was aided by strong wind One man
and several horses were burned to
death. Several hay camps and thou
sands of tons of hay were entirely de-
srrovad
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
Sickness on the Bennington.

WASHINGTON, July 2s--The reason
for the order for the return of the Ben
nington to home waters is the bad state
of the crews health Isthmian fever
has appeared on board and at present
nine men and the ships doctor are
Srriol-an
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

ing at Chickering
hall, in this city,
last night. David
Overmeyer, candi-
date for governor,
opened the meeting
with a two hours
speech, outlining
the issues of the
campaign. He took
strong ground in
favor of the Wilson
tariff bill, praising
A. - -a--a
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

HEARTS CONTENT, n. F., July es--
The final splice of the Anglo-Amerlcan
Telegraph Co.'S new cable was made
to-day, and the laying of the largest
cable across the Atlantic was then sue
cessfully completed.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

LIFE IN PIzEy CREEK--Barber-''S Some
how my razor doesn't seem to cut well this
morning. Col Whipsaw fOf the Rattle
snake Ranch -"Use my Bowie, podner;
You'll find that all o. K tried the edge on
Bill Chapareio last night when he said was
er EarliITexas Siftings-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

az GUESS Jimmie Jones was mistaken
about his brother being college graduate.
Mamma-ssWhy, what makes you think sos'
well. papa said they always know every
thing. and he couldn't even tell what our
baby was cryin' about. Inter Ocean.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

ssI've rot cold or something in my 'ead, :"
was what the simple little chappie said The
summer girl, with ROBUSTNESS demure,
replied: ooh it must be cold, I'm sure ="
Boston Journal
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

MILWAUKEE, July 27.-Maj- W. B.
Upham. one of the candidates of the
A P. A, won on the first ballot to-day
for governor in the republican state
convention
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
The King kIdnaned.

WASHINGTON, July ga special to a
news agency from Yokohama states
that Corean and Chinese engaged in a
battle on the 18th inst with Tungsis
rebels and large number were killed.
It is reported that the Corean king has
been kidnapped by the japanese. Eight
Japanese and three Chinese men-of-
war and 20, 600 troops are at Jensen
New Mexico and Arizona for Statehood
WASHINGTON, July 26--The senate
committee on territories has ordered
favorable reports on the bill admitting
New Mexico and Arizona to statehood.
These bills have passed the house.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

'sDE fust highway robber mentioned in
de Bible'' said Uncle 'Rastus, '.mus' a.
ben Moses. He held up brazen sarpent In
de wilde ness Chicago Tribune
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

CuTTAy THRUsT-'fThat young Dumleigh
has got more money than sense" Dulham
Bluntly-'I didn't know he was rich" Cut
tan Thrust-s1He isnit"-Puck.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

SEs air roughens the skin Csc Glenn's
Sulphur Soap.
HiIrs Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cents.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

UPsTREETE-''Do you take any stock in
the saying that money talkss' FrUntpew-
'.I've known it tO-er-have something to
do with calls to preach Buffalo Courier.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

sis HICKS wife a nice hOusekeeperf MIR.
Hacks-''Well, 1 should say so. Why, half
the time Hicks can't find anything that be-
longs to him.r-Demorest' Magazine.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

EVERY bride and groom should have their
pictures taken together. 1t affords such
sport for their grandchildren.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

HUNGER is the best sauce, but when you
have no other it is fatal to the stomach
Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

CLERK-"Are you going TO discharge me,
them Druggist-ssYes; I think we can dis
pense without you Harvard LampOOn-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

aYouyG Mrs Eaton seems to take great
interest in all the current events" Mrs.
GraspIy-'Great goodness, why notl She
took the prize last year for both the Jelly
and pie ~
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

HE-'sYour friend, l hear, paints faces
beautifully" She-"Only one."-Syracuse
Post.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

tsWHAT would you want first if you had a
great fortuneP' Creedley-'A bigger one"
Inter Ocean
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

"Mr darling.- whispered the Chicago
man. any life" she murmured. "You are
the only wife 1 ever loved."-Detroit Trib-
uner
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
THE GENERAL MARKETS.

SPICES are not as rule noisy, out you
have all heard the ginger snap.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

THE worlds wheat crop for this year
Is estimated at four hundred and forty
seven million bushels
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
THE FIRST GUN.
Opening OF

Opening of the Campaign at Leavenworth
By Democratic Candidates.
LEAvESwoRTH. Kan, July 2s.-The
democrats of Kansas formally opened
their state campaign with big meet
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

"Incurablen cases OF Catarrh are cured,
perfectly and permanently, by DR.. Sagels
Catarrh Remedy. Tho makers OF this u1edi-
cine Guarantee it to benefit or cure, or
money refunded. By all dealers in nedi-
cines-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

THERE are two many people in the world
who mistake laziness for dignIty.-CleVe-
land Plaindealer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03

THE sails of Chinese junks are shaped
like the wings of an insect.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1894-08-03
G1IZI0

DIFFERENT IIWES
brinc different methods The big, bulky
pills such as our grandfathers had 70 put up
Eith won't do to-day. Medical science has
gone beyond thea It has given Us some
thing better-Dr. Pierces Pleasant Pellets;
tiny as mustard seeds, but more effective
than anything you can take. That's be
cause their methods are moro natural.
They have a peculiar strengthening or tonic
effect on the lining membranes OF the mites
tines. which gives permanent cure. They
prevent, relieve, and put an end to Bilious
ness, Constipation, Jaundice, Dizziness, Sour
Stomach, Sick OF Bilious Headaches, Indi-
eestion, and every Ike disorder.
The evening world., 1894-08-22
GROVER LOOKS WELL.
The Rodgers Late In Arriving from
tho East.
Presidential Party Departs on the
1882 r. N. Train.

The Government lighthouse tender
John d. Rodgers, with President Cleve-
land on board, arrived at the Adams
Express pier In Jersey City at sos
o'clock this afternoon.
The President was met at the pier by
station Agent Keifer and detectives of
the Pennsylvania Railroad, and was es-
corted to President Roberts.s private
car, which had been held In readiness
since IL o'clock.
As the President had left Buzzard's
Bay on the Rodgers yesterday evening
and was expected to arrive In Jersey
City In time to catch the o'clock train
this morning for Washington, the failure
of the Rodgers to get In on time gave rise
to the groundless fear that some mishap
had happened. This was especially en-
pnasized by the fact that the President,
while on his last visit to Buzzard's Bay,
had. II was said, undergone a surgical
operation on bOa,d OF Mr.. Il. c. Bene-
diets yacht Oneid.
Mr.. Cleveland seemed in better health
to-day than when he passed through
several days ago on bis way to Buzz
Yards Bay. His face was very much
tanned. He wore q brown suit, fedora
hat. russell shoes and a black tie. He
was accompanied by DR.. OReilly and
Capt. Robert Evans.
The Presidential car was attached
to the Congressional special, which left
Jersey City at 3.32 O'Clock.
The President declined to be inter-
viewed,
The evening world., 1894-08-22
SHE DIDN'T JUST KNOW.

The cabin stood a short distance from
the mountain road. and as j pulled my
horse up In front of II a woman hanging
out clothes in the yard turned to see
what ] wanted, writes a contributor to
the Detroit Free Press.
You don't remember me" i said. after
salutinK her.
81 reckon not" she answered in a pug
sled tone, as she came down TO the fence.
II was here last year to see your hus-
band about some timber, and took dinner
with you"
Her face frightened Immediately.
'Oh, yes" she exclaimed, II recollect
now. Won't you git down and come IMP
Thank YOU, no, but I'd like TO see
Tn. smile went out of her face instant
ly.
"He's gone" she said.
And you are widow" / asked,
thinking, of course, the man was dead:
well. l reckon I'm sort OF a one" she
explained: but I amt shore whether it's
a grass wilder or a hay wilder"
didn't understand. and told her so.
before yistiddy BIN ran away with Sam
Medders's wife. an Pap an Sam an
they ketch him I'm a hay widder; 4
they don't, / reckon I'll be grass wild
der anyway till somebody comes along
to take Bits place"
As left that neighborhood before tho
cunning party returned l don't know Il
this day whether It u grass or hay.
The evening world., 1894-08-22
INAUMAN TO hts SON.
Fourteen Y ear-0ld Mute Beaten
in a Shocking Manner,
Forty Bruises Counted on the Boys
Body by a Physician.
His Father, Who Was Arrested,
Used . Strap and Buckle.

Joseph Goldwasser, a carpenter, living
at 2O5 East Ninety-eighth street. was
held in $500 bail In the Harlem Police
Court this afternoon charged with hav-
ing cruelty beaten his fourteen-year-old
boy, Benjamin. a deaf mute.
Complaint of the fathers cruelty had
been sent to the Gerry Society. and
Agent Morse was ordered TO investigate
1t.
An examination OF the boy by DR..
Gibbs. of the Society, disclosed forty
distinct Commissions and abrasions on the
lads body. There were twenty bruises
and as many more on the arms and legs
The boy, in his mute sign language.
said that his father tied his hands be-
hind his back and struck him with a
strap until the blood flowed from the
wounds caused by the blows.
Several marks on the body OF the boy
indicated that there was a buckle on
the end of the strap.
Goldwasser admits having whipped
the boy for stealing. He was locked up
In default of bail.
The boy is In precarious condition,
and Is now In the care OF the Gerry So
ciety.