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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
Lizard OF Enormous Length.

One must stretch his fancy almost
TO the breaking point TO imagine liz
ard 100 feet in length. but that such
creatures formerly existed in various
parts of the United States there is not
the least doubt The remains of such
enormous reptiles have been found IL
Colorado. Arizona. Oregon. Montana
South Dakota. Maryland. Virginia and
the two Carolinas. They belonged to d
family of extinct reptiles known TO the
biologists as dinosaurs. and the remains
found in the mari beds of the four last
states mentioned above prove that the
western varieties were much the larger.
Prof. o. c. Marsh, of Yale college, found
dinosaur remains IN Colorado from
which he restored a skeleton upwards
of 125 feet in length; the largest found
in the eastern mari beds was less than
so feet IN length.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
FOUND 1T WAS NO USE.
When the COnfederates Discovered the
Lord Was a Yank They Quit Fighting.

When the COnfederates Discovered the
Lord Was a Hank They Quit Fighting.
Gov. Matthews tells q good story he
heard in the south recently. In val
ley IN the northern part of Georgia, be-
tween two mountains which shut out
all communication with the outside
world, there lived an old planter who,
while an ardent adherent of the south
ern cause, was too badly crippled by
infrmities to shoulder a musket aud
march barefOoted- But he had a son
whom he sent and after the boy had
disappeared down the road the old
man waited for the news of the strife.
Occasionally rumors of southern vic
tories would hoat over the mountains
and the old man Uncle 5 he was
called-would rejoice and take an IN
usually large dose of mint julep. At
other times when reverse news came
and il was reported that the gray had
been turned back. the old man would
bitterly lament and use the same rem
edy for grief or sorrow that he used
TO quiet his JOY. Through 1t all he had
abundant faith in the ultimate victory
Of the confederate army and any doubt
expressed would meet with Z stern r.
buke.
The years wore on and news failed
TO arrive The valley was deserted
and there was no one TO learn the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
GEN. SCHoFIeLO's CLOSE CALL
4 Confederate Gunner who Tired to
Hit Him.


Lieut.. Gen. Schofield. having passed
the limit of years at the head of the
American armies necessary to qualify
him for retirement. has stepped down
from his high place and calculates to
lass his declining years in peace or
politics. If Frank Ozanne, of Mem
phis, while serving as a gunner in the
Washington artillery in the cOnfeder-
ate army, had accomplished the lauda-
BILE purpose he once entertained OF
bringing Col. Schofield down with a
charge of lead Col. Schofield would have
had to forego the honors he subsequent
~ aquired and the country would not
at this time tearing it's national shirt
over the details of his retirement and
the prospective successor. The Wash
ington artillery was one of the best
known corps in the confederate army.
There were three divisions. one of which
operated in the west, taking part in the
battle of Chickamauga and the subse-
quent operations in Tennessee. This
corps of artillery is still in existence as
volunteer company. and it took Il
prominent part in the recent military
demonstration attending the opening
OF the exposition at Atlanta. During
the war it mixed with the enemv from
Gettysburg to the gulf and from the
Mississippi river to Manassas.
1t was in the course of the maneuvers
in Tennessee. Tie Washington artil-
lery. of which Frank Ozanne. of Mem
phis. was a member, came upon Col.
Schofield's command. with a river sep
arating them. The battery was iu-
structed TO dislodge the federals. and.
in obedience to this order. trained its
guns upon Schofield's headquarters.
That officer was i'm the front of his tent.
reconnoitering the confederate posi-
ton through his field glasses. just
about that time cannon ball came
careening through the canvas. and the
federal officer. with his aids, found it
convenient TO HE hence. The circum-
stance was exciting enough, though it
may sound commonplace. and i'm
pressed itself upon the minds of those
who took part.
When Gen. Schofield visited Memphis
last spring he was the object of atten-
ton from all the confederate veterans
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15

Under marquee at Camp SchOfield h.
held levee. where Il long line of griZ-
lied veterans gathered awaiting their
turn to shake his hand. each one saying
a word of welcome to assure him that
the fires of belligerency that once
burned fiercely in this section are only
ashes now. At last il came to Frank
Cannes turn.
General" said he. as he shook the
hand of the commander in chief. Il had
the pleasure once of aiming a shot to
blow your head off was sorry at the
time that | failed
The general inquired about the Oe-
casion. Mr.. Ozanne went into details
and Gen. Schofield had no difficulty in
recalling the incident. Mr.. Ozanne
was particular TO remind Gen. Scho-
field of how he and his aids had sour
ried behind a piece OF rising ground
to get out of range OF the Washington
artillery guns
Il was sorry then that / missed you"
concluded Mr.. Ozanne; but since you
escaped am glad TO see you again, and
| entertain no more hostile sentiments
against you now than a desire to pour
out 4 friendly libation on the altar of
peace and good will"
The desire for reconciliation was re-
ciProcated and the two adjourned 10
drown the recollectiOns of belligerency
in glass of mild and soothing wine
Memphis Scimetar.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
PROF. BhHCKMHR

I'm many respects it excels the
Century. A person who wishes q
complete collection of all the terms
used in the English language should
purchase the Standard
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
Fun All NE FRONT.
some Amusing Scenes Recalled by a War
Veteran.


In little house surrounded by locust
trees. situated on a high hill overlook
ing the Esppahannock river and right
in sight OF the new White Sulphur
Springs hotel. lives an old soldier named
Capt Hillswho fought through the late
war from Manassas to the great strug-
gle on Little Round Top. under the
brave Stuart. and who has lived ever
since III this little cottage. near which
ripple the shallow waters of the river
and around which the Blue Ridge seems
to stretch Ike great stone vail. shut
ting out the busy world beyond.
His frame is emacis ted aud tent. hut
his mind IS clear and correct and his
bright eyes sparkle with merTiment as
he relates some of the amusing incl
dents which helped 10 keep the spirits
of the brave boys alive during the dark.
dangerous days of the COS. While
down on my vacation 4 short time since
called to- see him. and as he seemed
bright and lively | asked him if he
would not tell me something about the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15

life of the men IN j.-.. camp and in the
neld during mat q, a. strife.
II should think you would have al
WAYS been unnerved and gloomy under
such circumstances" [ suggested, 10y
way of drawing him out. Did you all
quake whenever you entered fght?"
No. no. he replied; I've had no time
to think of such things. We kinder
acted mechanically after the first two
or three engagements, and. somehow,
never seemed to think of the danger
with a few exceptions, of course. There
was one fellow in our company, how
ever. who was Just dying to get at the
Yankees before the fighting began, and
then every time they began firing he
would fall fiat on the ground, moaning
and grooming and swearing he was shot,
and would have to be taken from the
field. He was never worth 'picayune
to the cause
Our lieutenant. too. for long time.
used to make a tremendous dodge every
lime he saw the fame from the mouth
of the enemy's cannon. As if he could
dodge the shell.
''Speakingof getting scared. though"
he laughingiy continued, Il shall never
forget one man in our company named
Silas Embry. He was riding along the
kappahannock road one night when
there were lots of Yankees around. and
was pretty nervous. anyway. Well,
the road was dark as pitch, and you
couldn't sec ten steps ahead of you. At
q turn in the road he happened to lift
his head. and there right beside him
stood tall. strengthening warrior,
ready to shoot L surrender, sir; |
surrender; for Gods sake. don't shoot
he gasped. and handed over his sword.
lou can imagine his chagrin when.
after careful scrutiny, he found that
it was nothing in the world but a tall,
gray gate-post. which had been left
standing in the road years before.
II remember, also, once when We az
pCcted night attack the same man W a.
detailed to stand picket about a mile
from camp, and upon hearing the APP
proach of the enemy's cavalry was to
discharge his piece and ride with all
speed TO camp 10 inform the sleeping
;rniy He was stationed in the road on
the edge of large body of pasture
land. aud about midnight 80 or 40 colts
belonging TO the farmer came sweeping
down the valley toward the sentinel.
Well. he was ready to run. anyway, and
when the colts got within so or +0O
-ar's of him he fired at random and
fled And as chance would have it, that
EalL struck an old white COW lying in
Il fence corner near. and she jumped up
with a terrific bleat which almost
scared the life out of the fellow. He
rode breakneck back TO camp. and re-
ported that 10000 Yankee cavalry were
hearing down on the camp, and with
that he tumbled over in heap. Well,
:, careful investigation disclosed about
80 colts and dead ow."-Washington
Post.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15

eourse az events Tbsold uol.sd
his nine and waited in,n.ti.n,1v for
news One u,orn;no .e y. s.t on tha
front porch with his pipe. far down the
road annear-d the form OF sol;t.rv
pedestrian. GRADUALLY he annroacbed
and the feeble vision of the aged
pIanter reeoOnized his Iong-ahsent
SON. The puffs from the nine came
thick and fast Int this was The only
sign of eaperness or nervousness dis.
nlaved- The gate svvuney oran and the
soldier walked M and sat down on the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
PALACES OF THE PopE,.
The Medieval Pile at Avienon T.
Be Restored.
siH Sovereign PontIfs, Two AntI-Popes
ana Many Great Churehmen Have
Lived There-It May Again Be
the Pope's Home.

y cablegram from Paris announces
that the town council of Avignon. act
ing upon suggestion of Deputy Pour
query de Boisserin, who is mayor of the
city. has voted carte blanche for the
restoration of the historical palace of
the popes. which has long been used as
barracks. 1t is added that the cost of
restoration is estimated at nearly ST.
100000.
The palace of the popes is a unique
monument from its situation. the his
torical souvenirs connected with il and
its grandiose proportions. Built upon
rock on the bank of the Rhone. il not
only commands the town. but also the
immense and marvelously beautiful
territory formerly subjected 10 the
I'Ontifical authority.
One is at once struck by the vast pro-
portions of the place. There is in fact
no example of middle age military
architecture comparable to it in size.
1t covers an area of not less than Is 900
square metres. is $50 metres long and
the summit of the highest of its seven
colossal towers is so metres from the
ground
It's history of itself is a sufficient
justification for the preservation of the
palace. Seven popes, all French. sue
ocssively reigned at Avignon between
the years 1905 and 1877. viz: Clement
Y, John NH. (who began the CON
struction of the pontifical palaceD. Be
mott IL. Clement VI. Innocent VI.
Urban V. and. lastly. Gregory NJ.
nephew of Clement VI. who was
crowned in 1871. and five years later
transferred the holy see from Avignon
10 Rome
On his death the great schism of the
west occurred in the Christian church.
and AvignOn became the residence of
two anti-popes, Clement VII. and Be
IsOit MIL. who succeeded each other
there till 14I7
After the departure of the popes the
palace served as a residence for a great
number of illustrious prelates. legates
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
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OF the English Language.

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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15

TIE first military order issued by
Gen Grant Is in the possession of Col
Dawson late quartermaster of the
Twenty-6rst Illinois
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
And Now IT VIII Be Croquet.

After golf comes a revival of croquet;
the game has become fashionable again
IN England.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-11-15
PROF. n. FOSTER JONES':

ut covers more ground and does
this more skillfully than any other
the matter of synonyms and literary
terms, have found it unsurpassed"
The evening times., 1895-11-27

nish pahulum for she enfersnanascas of u
romancer. the epic of the lyS3c astist. or the
critic or the studcpt.
Mr.. HUI. with tue bravery OF a man who
has had a victeriou&contesa with offensive
Presidential appointments In executive ses-
sion. dared the eiements and the Judgment
of a Milwaukee audience, and, as the stars
fought against sisera. .soallforces combined
In, favor OF the administration to humfiate
the man who has planted more thorDs to the
square inch in the pillow Of the master of
the White House than all other men COM
bined have been able to plant.
Apparently all the forces OF political
The only faction OF his party which could
hope TO give him loyal support was treated
in a cynical way by the Senator aud IL had
unexpected success. The things he sup
ported fell to the ground. His proud declara-
tion. II am a Democrat" became phrase
in the mouths OF cheap humorisis. Senator
Hill was transformed from political glad
iator into an em mbodiment asmeek and HARM
less as heavyweight prize fighter. From
warriorlike Agamemnonh he ehasdegenerated
into an automaion OF the lecture rostrum.
One might multiply classic and unclassic
SMILES in this connection. The kernel of the
whole matter is that Hill has no fight left
in him. President Cleveland is safe from tue
attacks of his chiefest enemy now and ever
more. He may nominate all the Hornblow-
erS and other blowers in the world. for any
office within his gift. and the former Bull
Of Bashan will roar as softly as n sucking
dove.
The evening times., 1895-11-27
These Were Musical.

Gubrielli had a charming voice, but was
so capricious that no one could tell when
she was going to sing, even when cast for
a part in opera. Once, in Naples, she be-
came offended and refused to sing above a
whisper. The king senther to prison, where
for twelve days she feasted the prisoners,
entertaining them with her choicest selec-
tons.
Sontag SO pleased the people wheneveIshe
sang that at one place In Germany the mob,
after taking out the horses and drawing her
n triumph from the suburbs to her hotel,
went to the further extravaganza of break
ing the carriage to pieces, SO that no one
should ever ride in it again.
Agujardi. better known as Las Bastar-
della, had an incredibly high range of voice.
Mozart heard her in ITO, and expressed
the greatest delight. She sang b In altis-
sjmo with perfect ease, and performed ca
denZas deemed impossible for the human
voice.
Mozart had a memory for music and for
nothing else. On attending the papal mass
at the Sistine Chapel, he was greatly im-
pressed with the musical service, and asked
for a copy, but was told none could be given
him, as the music was not allowed to 60
out. He went to the next service, listened
attentively, went away and wrote down the
whole from memory.
The evening times., 1895-11-27
CAPITOL CIVIL SERVICE.

1t is earnestly hoped that no matter
who may be the lucky gentlemen in the
contest for those offices of the House
and Senate which bring the incumbent
into closest contact with the public, they
will be impressed with the beauties of
civil service in the most exalted sense
Of the phrase.
Merely by way of illustration, and not
for the purpose of institutiBg offensive
comparisons, one may cite the multiple
position of neutrality-suspicious. who sit at
entrances to House and Senate and convey
cards and messages to Senators and Rep
resentatives.
Several Of these officials have filled their
positions for long years, through all Ad-
ministrations, In the most charming man
Der, and these will probably be retained.
The numerous remainder will be selected
from the hungry retainers Of the party
who will rule the roost for q longer or
shorter period. These new ones usually
come from places Which are not indicated
fetch their cross reads, dry -goods-box-oD-
ths-sunny ny-sitie-of-the-grocery manners with
them.
Flushed with a gfatified ambition, of
which they had previously had only the
yagucst of dreams, they develop suddenly
from the condition of jack-knife critics
into proprietors Of all they survey. To
take card or message TO n Congress
man becomes a labor Of suprcmest conde-
seension. The superior expression OF pity
and contempt that fits over their faces
makes the most braZen lobbyist as meek
as Moses. Their loftiness permeates the
atmosphere and compeis the very corridors
to bend in an attitude Of abject sub
mission.
1t should be repeated that this descrip-
tiop applies only 10 the very new. and it
is given as a mere hint to the appointing
power that it may put these necessary
evils through school of discipline and
department which shall make their ser
vice the most civil thing in all the civil
service.
The evening times., 1895-11-27
LET ALL GIVE THANKS.

Mr.. E. C. Benedict. the New York mil
lionaire banker, In whose luxurious yacht
President Cleveland has passed 80 many
dreamy days. eating the lotus which brings
forgetfulness of wretched political life and
drinking of waters drawn from the fount-
ain OF youth, declares it tu be his conviction
that the Chief Executive will in no circum-
stances accept a fourth nomination as a
candidate for the office he now tries to fill.
Mr.. Benedict has chosen an opportune
moment for bis revelation.
1t. will reach the country through the
columns IF The Times in close companion
ship with Thanksgiving festivities. 1t will
add inruite Zest to the celebration Of the
day. Oysters and sage and parsely and
celery and cranberries can give no such
flavor IT, the roasted form of the great
American bird as this sauce served up by
the Presidents most intimate friend.
Let all give thanks.
The evening times., 1895-11-27
Remarkable Memories.

The Journal of Speculative Philosophy
gives remarkable instance of farmer
in Indiana who could remember what he
had done on every day for twenty years.
He was repeatedly tested by reference TO
the notes made on previous examinations,
and never failed both to name the day
of the week and to tell what occurred TO
him on that day.
riiocq, the great French detective. had
so excellent a memory for names and faces
that after having seen a criminal once ahd
learnetiJhis name he never forgot him, but
would often identity him under the most
subtle disguises.
Hortens;us, 1he Roman orator, could
repeat word for word a book he had Just
read. On one occasion he made O wager
with one Sienna, and to win 1t went TO
an auction, resnaiaed all day and III the
evening gave a list of all the articles scld.
the prices paid for them and the ,ames
OF the purchasers.
Jedediah BuEtane the English peasant,
had a miraculous memory for figures aud
arithemtfcai calculations. He made men
tai MISUNDERSTANDING the use Of thirty
places Of figures without pen. pencil or
paper, which, indeed, he could not have
used. for he could neither read nor write.
The evening times., 1895-11-27
THANKSGIVING.

The next issue of The Evening Times will
be discussed in connection with Thanks
giving turkey, and congratulations are ex-
tended in advance to all whu have turkey
and the tenderest sympathy for thuse who
have not been able either by hook or crook
to accomplish the possession of fine
specimen OF the great American bird.
There are SO many things to be thankful
for that one knows not where to begin.
Ono may say, however, that it is good
luck that the fellows who have got too
much haven't got it all After they are
served there is still a little left to piece ont
among the rest uf the world.
Let us give thanks that we Americans
are not as other peoples are, racked and
agonized with thoughts Of political and
commercial advantage.
Let US be thankful that the spirit of
free government is STD full of vitality that the
Cubans are aroused tn rebellion against
the corrupt and offensive government of
Spain.
Let us give thanks that the Turks live
In Turkey and the Armenians In Armenia,
and that the boundless sympathy expended
upon them has not cost even Senator Hoar
q red cent.
Let us give thanks that Great Britain has
chosen 10 war against the King of Ashantee
and that the United States are temporarily
safe.
Let us lift a volumInous voice in thank
fulness that the Rothschilds bond syndi-
cate has left a few millions of gold in the
Treasury which It might have taken.
Let us be thankful that while we have the
poor always with u.s. We have fewer of them
than any other country in the world, and
that every day brings forth new evidences
Of spreading prosperity.
And SO On, and SO forth.
The evening times., 1895-11-27
ITS STRENGTH AChNOWLEDGED ED.
Attempts of Contemporaries to Stem
-TI,., "rsu,a-, ,rtda nf SucreSs

Attempts of Contemporaries to Stem
Tie Times Tide of Success.
TIE iuitia! issue of The Time. about
twenty months ago created no more than
passing naticefrom its contemporaries, who
ack kuow ledged a new Journalistic youth
and immediately set forth 10 enlarge the
grave wHere are buried so many unfortunate
local newspaper enterprises of former
years.
But these contemporaries have seen the
error OF their earlier judgment and have
substituted methods of warfare as vigorous
Is their feeble aud fossilized organisms
can generate.
No more conclusive evidence Of the recog-
pition by these newspapers or the strength
Of The Times can be offered than the
fact that certain prominent advertisers
hare beeu able to contract for space in
these more or less valuable mediums for
about oGe-balr former rates, on condi-
ton that The Il ines be excluded from their
patronage How have the mighty failen!
Eotwithsta nding tnese ariful dodgers,
The Times continues TO grow in popularity
and in consequent steadily increasing
circulation. 1t is true TO the PRINCIPLES
which il Inst eSpoused, and yet is withal,
aud evening news record IN Washington.