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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02

thought of the long struggle for cli-
ents, the scarcity of patronage,
the probable hardships, and 1 held
fast to the Office. The day
of reckoning came, as it al
ways does, and was out of office, with
a family on my hands. 1t was good
fortune, mere luck, that previous
newspaper training proved my saliva
ton. The Office was a snare, delu-
sion and pitfall against which would
warn all others; particularly all young
men. Scorn and spurn it. You may
think you need federal office, but you
will do well to hearken unto the words
of wisdom which are born and bred OF
experience. Go to your schools and col
leges at home. If you are poor, work
all the harder for your education. But
friends who are always willing to help
the worthy and ambitious young people
in every community. Avoid politicians
and the allurements of their promises
of patronage. You do not need the
government to lean upon and support
you. 1t will always be found broken
reed which will pierce your hand. The
federal government is your strength
and your shield, just as your state and
municipal governments are your pro-
lection, for the unfolding of law, and
the maintenance of order. You do not
need its official employment. Later in
life you may want a prominent posi-
ton, and can command it; but you can
not afford to commence life as civil
service clerk at the national capital.
Leave such places to those who are less
aspiring than yourself.
SMITH D. FRY.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02

account of the civil-service law, forget
that every rule has it's exceptions.
1t was with these facts in view that I
stated at the outset that the law has
been blessing in disguise to thousands
of our people. 1t has soothed the
craze for Office, and every reading man
or woman who becomes conversant
with the situation will be wise and
prudent, and Danish thoughts of office
holding in any of the executive depart
ments at the national capital.
Human nature is so much alike in
every city, town, village and hamlet,
as well as upon the farm, and history
repeats itself because we are practically
reproductions of osr fathers and moth
ers before US. Hence the natural con-
clusion of any mind bent upon Office
seeking will be prone to be: But if I
had an Office, 1 would save my money
for rainy day." But you would do
nothing of the kind. You would do
just as other men and women like unto
yourself have done.
Circumstances control US In so many
things. We naturally fall into the
ways and customs of those with whom
we commingle. No matter how strong
the inclination, how perfect the re-
solves, how powerful the will, we sue
cumb before we know II Therefore,
when you realize the strength of temp
tation and the weakness of human ma
ture, and when the thought of Office
getting takes possession of your mind,
it would be well for you to sincerely
incorporate in your prayers that Divine
emanation: LEAD US not into ,tempta-
ton" You may imagine that you want
q government office, but you should
shun it. 1t is an ignis fatuus; bauble
as vapid as fame; glittering of iron
pyrites which shines bright and yellow,
but is not gold. Say unto the inclina-
ton: "Get thee behind me-"
Very many young men have sought
and obtained office here for the pur-
pose of becoming students in our night
schools and colleges. That is worthy
motive, and might seem worthy of en-
enlargement. But II you have real
ambition to attain unto excellence and
eminence in any profession, shun a
government Office. I have known
scores-I had almost said hundreds
but no matter about the number, I
have seen a host of young men, one
after another, who came to Washing
ton with that worthy motive, and with
all sincerity, but they have never car
ried out their intention. The excep-
tons are rare. As practical example,
let me tell you that Secretary of War
George w. McCrary gave me an ap-
pointment many years ago, because
wanted to study law, as so many
others have done. studied law, went
through the entire course, was grad
uated, received a diploma signed
by President Hayes and members of
his cabinet, as well as by the eminent
professors of the university; but did
not resign my Office and go into the
practice of the law. On the contrary,
held onto that office, Just as others
have done, and just as others will do
who have the same experience. That
regular pay day was seductive and
Elusive deterrent from all ambition.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
CHAPTER xn-CoNT1NUED.

zone night Mai. Sholto lost even more
heavily than usual was sitting in my
hut when he and Capt. Morstan came
stumbling along on the way to their
quarters. They were bosom friends,
those two, and never far apart. The
major was raving about his losses.
cts all up, Morstan,' he was say
ing, as they passed my hut. L shall
have to send in my papers 1 am
ruined man.
Nonsense, old chap! said the
other, slapping him upon the shoulder.
I've had nasty facer myself, but
That was all could hear, but it was
enough to set me thinking.
"a couple of days later Maj. Sholto
was strolling on the beach; so l took
the chance of speaking to him.
~ wish to have your advice, major
said 1.
"'Well, Small, what is'it?' he said,
taking his cheroot from his lips.
az wanted to ask you, sir said I,
who is the proper person to whom hid
den treasure should be handed over.
know where half a million worth lies,
anu, dS CdunOl use IL A1g SELL bhOuk ~
perhaps the best thing that l could do
would be to hand it over to the proper
authorities, and then perhaps they
would get my sentence shortened for
me-
"'Half a million, Small?' he gasped,
looking hard at me to see if was in
earnest.
"Quite that, sir-in jewels and
pearls. 1t lies there ready for anyone.
And the queer thing about it is that
the real owner is outlawed and cannot
hold property, so that it belongs to the
first conner
Ito government, Small he STAN
mered-'to government But he said
It in hating fashion, and knew in
my heart that bad got him.
"'You think then, sir, that should
give the information to the governor
general? said 1, quietly.
well, well, you must not do any
thing rash, or that you might repent.
Let me hear all about it, Small. Give
me the facts
II told him the whole story, with small
changes so that he could not identify
the places. When I had finished he
stood stock still and full of thought. 1
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
REVENUE REQUIRED.
Democrats In a Quandary Regarding Funds
tn Meet ExDensez.

10 Meet Expenses.
In spite of all promises to the con-
trary, and in spite of democratic declar-
atoms that improved business condi-
tons would bring sufficient revenue to
the government, the officers of the
treasury department are brought face
TO face with the fact that the deficit is
increasing, and that there is a grow
ing prospect that the gold reserve will
again be depleted
In this condition of affairs the au-
thorities will be called upon to pre-
pare some recommendations for rais-
ing revenue to be submitted to the in
coming republican congress. In view
of the boasts made regarding the
ability of the Wilson-Gorman act to
raise sufficient revenues, such recon-
mendation will be anything but pleas
ing work, but nevertheless it will have
to be done. a
1t has been suggested that an in
crease in the tax on beer would bring
thirty-two million dollars additional to
the treasury, but the brewing interest
Is so strong with this administration
that it is believed the treasury suthori'
ties will look elsewhere for the needed
revenue.
In these circumstances it Is likely
that the republican members will have
to take up the subject and dispose of il
themselves. Senator Dubois, of Idaho,
says he expresses the sentiments Of q
great number of republicans of the
wool-growing states when he says:
81 think the western men in congress
will insist on the deficiency in the rev.
enue being made up by duty on wooA
The most Objectionable feature Of thd
new tariff law is its discrimination
against the farmer and against all OF
the western interests. The eastern
manufactures and such raw material
as iron and coal are well protected
The western men have a right to insist
that if additional duties have to be col.
lected to meet the deficiency ID the
revenue that they shall be put upon
such item or items as they are particu'
larly interested in, and which havs
been Disseminated against in the pres.
ent law.
THE restoration of wool to the duti'
dOAC AASb ID IA VIZ
west is most interested, and the re-
publican party is thoroughly COM
mitted to the proposition. am quite
sure that the west will insist upon
this, and 1 do not see bow the re-
publican congress can refuse to select
that as the item upon which to raise
additional revenue. The fact that the
administration may not look with fsvoI
upon this duty, do not think should
be considered. 1 do not suppose there
will be any disposition to take up the
whole tariff question in the next con-
gress, but when the republican con-
gress is called upon for an increase Of
revenue this item of duty on wool is
the one toward which they most
naturally and with the greatest justice
should turn"
This is the condition which confronts
the administration at the present.
time. There is renewed talk of an
other bond issue, but it is safe to say
that Mr.. Cleveland will consent to that
only as last resort.-Albany Journal.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
A WORD TO YOUNG MEN.
Bits OF Advice Born and Bred of
Experience.
Holding n Government Office at WASH
ington Kills Ambition. Strangles True
Manhood and Dwnrfs the
Intellect.
tsnecIal Washington letter.

The civil-service law has been bless
ing in disguise to many thousands of
our people. Prior to its enactment and
enforcement we were apparently be-
cominga nation of Office seekers. There
was no barrier in the way of the seek
ers after public position save the limi-
tations of appropriations. 1t is true
that the annual appropriations were
so,...oSsiInes in excess of the necessities
of good government, because of the
hungry horde of place hunters who
were invisible, but none the less tangi-
BILE, urging their representatives to pro-
vide places for them. Senators and
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could see by the twitch of his lip that
there was a struggle going on within
him.
"'This is a very important matter,
Small he said, at last. You must not
say a word to anyone about it, and 1
shall see you again SOON
Two nights later he and his friend
Capt. Morstan came to my hut in the
dead of the night with a lantern.
I want you just to let Capt. Nor
stan hear that story from your own
lips, Small said he.
Il repeated it as had told it before.
1t rings true, eh?' said he. It's
good enough to act upon?
capt. Morstan nodded.
"'Look here, Small, said the major
I'VE have been talking it over, my
friend here and 1, and we have come to
the conclusion that this secret of yours
IS hardly a government matter, after
all, but is a private concern of your
own, which of course you have the
power of disposing of as you think
best. Now, the question is, what price
would you ask for it? We might be in
c1ined to take it up, and at least look
into it, if we could agree as to terms
He tried to speak in a cool, careless
way, but his eyes were shining with
excitement and greed.
"'Why. as to that. gentlemen an
swered, trying also to be cool, but feel
ing as excited as he did, there is only
hs,,. NIB oh
ton can make. l shall want you to
help me to my freedom, and to help my
three companions to theirs We shall
then take you into partnership, and
give you a fifth share to divide be-
tween you
" HUM said he. a fifth share!
That is not very tempting
1t would come to fifty thousand
apiece said l.
But how can we gain your free
dom? You know very well that you
ask an impossibility.'
Nothing of the Sort / answered.
4 have thought it all out to the last de-
tail The only bar to our escape is
that we can get no boat fit for the voy-
age, and no provisions to last US for so
long a time. There are plenty of
little yachts and yawis at Calcutta
or Madras which would serve our turn
well. Do you bring one over. We
shall engage to get aboard her by
night, and if you will drop US on any
part of the Indian coast you will have
done your part of the bargain
'''If there were only one,' he said.
"'None or all answered. We
have sworn it. The four of US must al
ways act together
"'You see, Morstan,' said he, Small
Is a man of his word. He does not
finch from his friends. 1 think we
may very well trust him
g Its dirty business the other an
swered. Yet, as you say, the money
would save our commissions hand
somely'
"'Well, Small said the major, we
must, suppose, try and meet you. We
must first, of course, test the truth of
your story. Tell me where the box is
hid, and shall get leave of absence
and go back to Indic in the monthly
rehef-boat to inquire into the affair
"'Not so fast said 1, growing colder
ss he got hot. I must have the con-
sent Of my three comrades. 1 tell you
that it is four or none with u.s.
'Nonsensep he broke in. what
have three black fellows to do with our
agreement%
" Black or blue said I, they are In
with me, and we all 60 together
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
Not In His Experience.

Mrs Skinner (the landlady)-You APP
pear to be very interested in that book,
Mr.. Forthflohr. One of those realistic
novels, I suppose?
Mr.. Forthfohr-It is not realistic to
me, for 1 can hardly think such things
exist as / read of here.
Mrs. Skinner-What is the title OF
the book?
Mr.. Forthfiohr-''Mrs. Fuller's Cook
BOOk,"-Puck
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
Partaken OF Previously.

Howell could swear nobody has
taken my hat off that hook since 1 hung
it there this morning. I've been here
all day. Bought the hat new when I
came down town. 1t was perfect fit.
There it hangs just as it has hung all
day. And yet it isn't the same hat.
This hat is whole size larger than the
one put on that hook this morning.
How do You explain it?
Appleswim-Spirits. Chicago Trib-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
BUNKO METHODS.
The Democratic Way of Misleading thu
People.

|
| People.
In 1890 and 1899, when the prosperity
of the nation was great, and in the lat
ter year unprecedented, the democrat
ic party tried to bunko the people into
belief that they were in the midst
of adversely. Starving workmen,"
"bloated plutocrats," corrupt corpora
tions of millionaires," were its catch
words and shibboleths. The people
were not deceived into believing them
selves starving, for they knew well
that wages were unusually high,
while the prices of goods bought by
wages were unusually low. Yet the
democratic bunko men won, for while
the people could not be led to believe
that republican policy had brought ad-
versity they were led to imagine that
the ''millionaires," the ''plutocrats,"
and the corporations of which they
heard so much were getting more than
their share of the good times. So they
voted for change"
They got it. Democratic ascendancy
was followed Immediately by the most
severe and longest enduring season of
adversely through which the American
people ever passed.
AS the result of many causes, of
which the destruction of the demo
cratic majority in congress is chief,
there is a partial revival of trade.
Upon this the democrats essay a new
bunko game. Behold the good times
that a democratic administration is
bringing to you!" This is their cry
whenever ten per cent. increase of
wages is made. where twenty per
cent reduction has preceded it. The
democrats have the republicans at this
disadvantages: The repu blican party is
constructive; even in the midst of
panic it bids the people keep up cour-
age and utilize every advantageous
circumstance. And, therefore, in this
season of partial revival it can be no
part of republican policy to belittle
any amendment of condition. But the
truth remains that times as yet are not
good. They merely are better"
than they were when the democrats
were in possession of congress and the
presidency, and had opportunity of
carrying into effect the policy of their
platform.-Chicago Tribune.
TIt is not so had for the demo-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02
Another YIdon Joke.

First .Doctor-Well. doctor. had q
peculiar case to day.
Second Doctor-What was 1t, please?
First Doctor II attended a grass
widow who is afflicted with hay fever.
Oakland Times
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-02

e Il is not so bad for the demo
cratic president to ride in special car,
but when the secretary of war in the
democratic administration rides in a
special train it Seems to be about time
to call halt on the progress of Jeffer-
sonian simplicity. -Cleveland Leader.
The herald., 1895-06-27
THE HOME OF THE GODDESS OF FRUITS

The immense product of the country
surroundin-. the city of Pomona is hand
led principally by wholesale packers and
shippers in the city, among whom are
the weil-known firms OF Schawn & Son,
McClenny d Co, Loud e. Sterling and c.
X. Short. .. f. Giffen has nursery in
town where he has variety OF trees and
Towering plants.
Pomona's rapid growth has attracted to
her many builders, contractors and hand
lers of building material. The keck hoff-
CIzner Mill and Lumber company furnish
es lumber and does any and all kinds of
mill work. Stout & Bishop. ploprietors OF
the Pomona planning mill, are Just moving
into new building especially adapted for
their work. They do all kinds of saving
and planning, turning, make brackets and
mouldings to orders and do general re-
pairing. The large lum Der yards OF 0. J.
Brown, near the railroad depot on First
street, has an air of business activity, as
have also the yards of Stone Brothers. the
stone cutters. The cement work is furn-
ished by l.. Fleming. who is contractor
and manufacturer of cement pipe. w.
ii. Woodbine is an experienced cement
worker. The firm of Marshall a. Androus
furnishes paints. oils, varnishes. glass,
wall paper, etc, and has a large business,
the result of eight years effort.
Several painters and decorators occupy
the field ana are worthy of mention.
The firm of Beck & Hartz constructs for
interior and exterior house painting and
for decorative sign work. +. II. Osler
has stop in Boutelle's hardware store,
where he has full line of plum Der S
materials and gives special attention to
contract work in plumbing and timing.
A. l.. Taylor, who lives one mile south
west OF town is well prepared to do
house moving. One of the cry important
branches of retailj business is the hand.
ling of farm i'm plements. wagons, ETC., ,
and in this the Phil Stein company is the
pioneer, or rather Philip Stein him self
is, and SO portion of his biography will
be apropos. He arrived in Pomona about
elheteen years ago, and finding nothing
attractive there OF in Southern Califor-
mia for that matter, removed to Montana,
where he lived for several years, and
twelve years ago returned to Pomona
where he farmed or four years, was post
master for three years, and then went
back to his first love, the carriage and
wagon business. He started with a small
stock in building 30xiS, on the corner
of Second and Geary, running the busi-
ness alone. BY careful attention to busi-
ness and determination TO sell as low as
Los Angeles houses, he increased his
business until it now couples the entire
one-half block, 65Xl50 feet; also the old
pipe works, which is used as ware
house. Seven men are kept busy setting
up and turning out carriages, wagons
and Implements. For long time Mr..
Stein has planned to have his employees
share in the profits, and with this end
in view he established the Phil Stein
company. The business has outgrnown
the present quarters and will soon move
The herald., 1895-06-27
Summons in Divorce

TN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE
i of California, in and for the county OF L0a
Mrs A. Lea. plaintiff VS.. Albert o. Lea, d..
fendant
Action brought in the Superior Court OF tho
state OF California. in and for the county Of
Los Angeles, and the complaint filed in said
county of Los Angeles, in the ONCE of the clerk
OF said Superior Court
The people OF the state OF California sond
greeting to A. O. Lea, defendant.
You are hereby required to appear in an 90
ton brought against you by the above named
plaintiff, in the Superior Court OF the state OF
California, in and for Los Angeles county and
to answer the complaint filed therein within
ten days exclusive of the day of service) after
the service you of tn s summons, If served
within this county; or, II served elsewhere,
within thirty days.
This said action is brought to btain judx-
ment and decree OF court dissolving the bonds
of matrimony now existing between The plain
tiff and defendant upon the grounds of the
defendants failure to support plaintiff for
more than two years last past, or provide her
with the necessaries OF life, having the ability
to so do. and for costs OF suit. Reference is had
to com plant Tor particu culars.
And you are hereby notified that II you fall
to appear and answer the said complaint ~
above required, the said plaintiff will cause
your deiaul to be entered and will apply 70
the court for the relief demanded In the
com mplaint.
Given under my hand and the seal OF the
Superior Court OF the state of California. in
ana Tor the couaty of Los Angeles, this 10th
day OF April, in the year OF our Lord one
thousand eight hundred aud ninety-t;ve.
by A. NJ. srAvEs Deputy Clerk.
The herald., 1895-06-27
III These of Century Days the Goddess
Pomona Could Find no Better a Home
IA Than the City Named in
- Her Honor

was obtained. The statue was finish ed
in Florence in the latter part of April,
1885, and safely delivered in Pomona on
the 18th of June of the same year, and
was unveiled on July 4th.
OF citrus fruit industries it is. perhaps,
difficult to state which fruit receives the
most attention and is most in favor, Po-
mona having proved herself adapted to
the successful culture of almost every va
rety of declduous as well as citrus fruits.
Comparatively speaking, but a small por-
tion of the acreage planted to citrus fruits
is in full. bearing. but the shipments of
1894 amounted to 232 cars. while the pres
ent crop has filed 450 cars.
Though Pomona is par excellence the
home of the olive. the industry is as yet
only in its infancy, although the ex porta-
tion Of olives last year amounted to.S30, 900
worth.
A dea.er who sent samples east recently
received an order for 2500 gallons of
pic6led olives.
The olive interests have passed the ex-
perimental period, and this valley is as
distinctively the home of the olive as other
sections are OF the orange, the walnut and
the raisin.
bracing peaches, apricots, nectarines,
prunes and pears, are all largely grown
and are found to be admirably adapted to
the soil. The apricot alone produces from
ten TO twelve tons to the acre, and on an
average cent per pound is realized on
the crop. Apples, walnuts, almonds. the
usual lot of berries, small fruits and other
semi tropical fruits are grown success
fully, but not SO extensively.
Last month the North Pomona Decidu-
Gus Fruit association filed articles of in
corporation with a capital stok of $50, 900,
copying after their orange growing
brethren who have SO successfully con-
Quoted the handling of oranges by the
mutual organization OF orange growers.
The board of directors of the n North Po-
mona Deciduous Fruit association is B.
B. Brown, d. G. league, A. T. CurrieI,
J. W. McClarey and W. II. Schureman.
An important institution of which Po-
mona is commercially proud is the loca-
ton IN this valley OF a government ex-
perimental station, which is engaged in
the occupation OF making experiments
with seeds, and crops and investlg eating
The methods in vogue for their care. etc.
During the winter season many from
the north and east visit the valley OF Po-
mona in search of sunshine and health
and are never disappointed. The city