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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
TREASURY SITUATION.
The Gold Reserve Steadily Decreasing
Officials Ratlceut.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-The reticence
that prevails among treasury officials
when they are approached on the sub
iect of the condition of the gold re:
serve and their absolute refusal
to offer any opinion as to
what this outflow of gold of the
past two weeks signifies leads to the
conclusion in some quarters that the
treasury is uneasy about the situation.
1t is quite probable that by Saturday
the syndicate will be compelled
to prove whether it considers
its contract fulfilled or whether
it feels constrained to assist the gov
eminent in maintaining the reserve.
The rapid diminution of the reserve,
the speedy descent from more than
S107, 100000 to a very little margin
over the amount the re-
serve is required to be has
shown how easy a raid under the ordi-
nary course of business can be con-
Quoted. Treasury officials are EN-
phatic in their statement that this loss
of gold is due to legitimate business and
point to the character of the houses
taking it out to show that il is not
the result of speculation. Whatever
may be the cause the loss is felt and
will be felt to still greater extent be-
fore the week is ended
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
MISSOURI SILvERiTES.

The Democratic Silver Convention Passes
Resolutions Eavoring Free Coinage at
16 to 1.
PERTLE SPRINGS, Mo-, Aug. THE
democratic free silver convention met
in the Tabernacle yesterday at noon.
Hon. Z. 7. Bland was made temporary
and permanent chairman. Congress-
mau DeArmond reported the resOlu-
tions. the preamble 70 which declared
it to be duty to the people that 1.-The
party of the people continue the battle
for bimetaIlism until efforts are
crowned with success" The resolutions
declare for the free coinage of silver
and gold at the ratio of Is to without
waiting for the action or approval of any
other nation: oppose panic breeding"
currency based on a single metal that
can be cornered; oppose the issue of
Understanding bonds in time of peace,
and especially oppose the placing of
the treasury under the control of a
syndicate Of bankers The state CEN
trail committee had nineteen new mem
bers added TO it, which places the con-
troll of the party in the hands of the
free coinage wing.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
CURLING FEATHERS.
How to Restore BrIllIancy to Dali and
Dusty Plumes.

How to Restore Brllllancy to Dali and
Dusty Plumes.
There are few things that give n hat
a more rumpled and shabby appear
ance than an ostrich feather limp and
detected, looking almost as forlorn "a
when it and its fellows arrive fresh
from ostrichland. ANY one seeing an
ostrich feather then would think IL only
fit for the ragbag, but a series of brisk
scrubbings in warm soapsuds on a
dashboard, a judicious patching to-
gether and elimination Of ragged
places, where Sir Ostrich has preened
himself too vigorously curling and
combing, soon make of the ostrich
feather a thing of beauty and joy
forever-until it gets wet-when the
process of regeneration again becomes
necessary.
Have a tea-kettle full of boiling
water; shake the feather vigorously
through the escaping steam, taking
care that it does not get too damp.
This livens up the plume and restores
brilliancy if it has become dull and
dusty. Next take silver fruit knife,
and, beginning with the feathers near
est the quill, take a small bunch be-
tween thumb and forefnger and draw
gently over the blade of the knife until
they curl as closely as desired. Follow
this process up each side Of the tip;
then take a very coarse coLSo, comb out
carefully and you have your plume rs
good as ever.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
TIE RussIAr TnlsrLE.
Secretary Coburn Calls che Attention OF
Kansas Farmers to the Dreaded Pest.

Secretary Coburn Calls che Attention OF
Kansas Farmers to the Dreaded Pest
Topeka. Kan. Aug. S-Secretary
Coburn, of the state board of agricul-
ture. has made the following state
ment:
hope no Kansan will be ulmindfal Of the
possibility that the greatly
Russian tumbeweed or thistle may. IN
known 10 him. be growing his farm or in
his garden and likely 70 do not only himself
but all his neighbors injury beyond estimate.
also that one plan. produces enough seed to
stock a township. and by being
'tumbler" possesses in itself a perfect
means OF distribution over many miles OF
territory. The plants are now generally com
ing into bloom or forming their seeds. and
should be sought out and exterminated before
any have time 20 ripen. A majority of the peO-
pie seem to suppose that because the plant Is
called thistle (which il Is mott that it is
akin to the Canada thistle: with roots that live
through the winter and only DESTROYED by dig
gtng. sailing. burning. etc. which IS all a
miStake this Russian importation is an an
nual. producing only from the seed each
season. and needs but to be pulled up OF cut OF
at the ground before the seeds mature. to pre-
vent its spread. There is, 70 be sure law re-
quiring the destruction or such nOxiOuS weeds.
under direction OF the county commissioners.
but no risht-minded citizen should wait to be
commanded by public officials before begin
ing persistent war of determination on such
enemies.
Our people are likely to find that it is never
too early in the morning or late in the evening
to Smite this new enemy. and that their best
energies are essential in Supplanting the law
as well as promoting its enforcement
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
NOTORIOUS jim CUMMINGS,
The Former Companion of the James
Brothers Killed at Telluride. Col.

The Former Companion of the James
Brothers Killed at Telluride. Col
ST. LOUIS. Aug. s.-The man known
as 5. q. Clark, who was assassinated
in Telluride, Col, Wednesday night.
was the original Jim Cummings, the
desperate whose broad record has lived
aEd grown since the opening of the war.
Yesterday a telegram was sent from
Telluride to Mrs. Mary Cummings. the
aged mother of the desperate at indie
pendcnce, Mo. II was signed
by j. l. Glenn and reads: ''Jim
was killed yesterday, what shall
10 with the body?' Mrs Cummings
was not in Independence, being in
Kansas City visiting relatives.
Cummings was member of
Quantrell's band during the
war and was one of the most despera tie
members of the Jesse James gang of
outlaws that later operated from
Minnesota to Texas. When pur-
suit became hot, he went to the
mountains and has since been
known as James Scott. His death re-
moves the last of those men who set
the example of robberies followed By
so MANY imitatorS recently
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
BASIS OF MARRIAGE.
without Love There Can Be No Happiness
In Times of Trial,


One girl who wrote to me recently
said: Wouldn't marriage based on
friendship, on good comradeshlp, and
on thorough respect be happy one?'
don't know. 1t might be a placid
one, it might be respectable one, but
a marriage without love cannot be the
one for which You or ] were intend
ed, writes Ruth Ashmore in Ladies'
Home Journal. Comradeship and re-
spect and thorough liking might be
all that were necessary during the sun
shiny days, but what would they
amount to when the gloomy days
came?
And do you think If man were try
ing to solve some great question, were
trying to drive from his soul the demon
of unbelief, that he would turn to the
good comrade for help? No; he would
go to the woman VINO loved him, and
whom he knew knelt down every
night of her life and said prayer for
him.
When people are suffering, mentally
or physically, they do not turn for help
or sympathy to that one whose speech
is brilliant and witty and whose brain
is strong, but they reach out, like lit
tie child, to that one who loves them
best, and whose heart is overiowing
with sympathy and pity. Friendship
is great blessing, but it cannot take
the place of love. And, if either man
or woman marry. believing that a
friendly feeling will be sufficient in
their united lives, they surely in time
will realize only too sadly the posi-
bility of love coming to them, and the
dread of a tragedy if he should be
greeted with JOY. Therefore I say 20
You, my girl, in building up your life
you need as foundation for its shelter
the cornerstone OF love ;ld no other
will answer. If in its place you put
friendship. mental sympathy, or good
comradeship, the house will topple
over when the wind OF misery comes,
for its foundation stone will drift
away, carried along into the sands Of
Indifference, and you viii stand alone,
weeping for that one who IS not. and
having around you only friendship and
its kindness, while you long for love
and its sympathy.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
KAN sAs q. A 2.
instructions to the Veterans Regarding the
Great IsoulsviIIe Eneampment.

Great Louisville Encampment-
OTTAWA. Kan. Aug department
Commander ]. p. Harris. of the 6. A.
R.. issued general orders No. to the
various posts yesterday in regard to
the coming national reunion at Louis
vile. The order reads: THE head
quarters of the department. of Kansas
will be in Wizards hotel, Louisville,
Ky. Free quarters. cots and mat
tresses for 800 men have been secured
for Kansas veterans at public school
building No. -, corner Seventeenth
and Duncan streets. Comrades must
furnish their own blankets. Posts
wishing free quarters will make. appli-
cation at once to the assistant adjutant-
general of this department. stating
number desiring free quarters"
After giving information in regard
to railrOad transportation, ETC.. it urges
the comrades to attend and advertise
their state in the following paragraph:
This year we have been blessed with
bountiful crops, the largest perhaps
in years, and let us show our comrades,
north, south and east that Kansas
is all right. Where comrades are
going to Louisville in sufficient
numbers to procure car from a given
point, by all means have il decorated,
not only with our Kansas sunfiowers,
but with corn. wheat. oats. and apples,
or any product that would be of inter
est. The department is cOrresp onding
with the committee at Louisville to
get room to make display of that
kind"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
FREE WOOL FACTS.
Cae Democratic TarIn CrIppIes Impor-
tant Industries.

Cae Democratic Tariff CrIppIes Impor-
tant Industries.
Some interesting figures in regard to
wool are given by the Washington cor
respondent of the Philadelphia Press.
Democratic papers have pointed with
pride 20 increased inportations of wool
under the new tariff. but they have
failed 20 note the decline in the home
wool-growing industry. The low price
# wool is forcing the sheep raisers out
81 business. With the home supply
cut OFF prices will advance again, but
the foreigner will reap the harvest.
Foreign wool is low priced only when
it comes in competition with the home
article. Every time we have had to
have the foreign product we have been
forced TO pay well for it, and that will
be the experience as soon as the dem
ocratic free trade programme has had
time TO kill off the American sheep.
The correspondent gives table show
ing the home wool clip and the con-
sumption during each of the last five
years. The figures show that with
steadily increasing consumption there
has been decline in the clip since the
democratic tariff went into force. The
table follows:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16

smartly tied bow of blue and brown
checked ribbon.
A cloak that will go on easily and not
crush the frills and sleeves will delight
the little maid who is inclined to look
upon wraps as a nuisance. Light
weight cloth in medium shade of old
rose, or pretty broken plaid in old
rose, white and black, makes pretty
and serviceable cloak. The skirt is
gathered very full on a shallow, square
yoke, which fits easily and has big
granny sleeves. A detachable cape
formed by three ruffies ties with black
ribbon streamers three inches wide,
concealing the yoke. Each rufhe is
edged with three rows of Tom Thumb
velvet ribbon. A shirred black silk
hat with double frill of black chiffon
embroidered in old rose gives protec-
ton from sun and wind.
In wash dresses the array is even
more tempting, and surely the choice
among cotton stuffs was never less linn
ited Ginghams for morning and pref
ty striped or plain batistes or lowered
muslins for evening, with perhaps
white china silk and white null for
extra occasions, are the selection of
sensible mothers, leaving the stiff ham,
burgs, rustling with starch, and the be-
ribboned swiSses over colored cambrics
to the woman with gaudy taste, who
thinks them real elegant, poor thing.
This is TIE woman who puts red en-
broidery around the legs of her little
boys white duck ''pants."
Sheer lawn in pink and white stripes
is the material employed in another de-
sign. This dainty gown is made in one
piece. A deep rufie of the lawn and
narrower one of fine nainsook embroid-
cry are gathered very full around the
pulled yoke, and frill of the embroid-
cry finishes the neck and sleeves, which
are coat sleeve, with large puff
forming upper part. Two rows of in
sorting give the short-waisted effect.
The sixth model will probably prove
the favorite, as it is dainty, yet easily
laundered II is made up in white,
scarlet and blue bingham. The skirt
is laid in fine cluster plaits, and forms
slip. A deep round cape of plain
scarlet or blue, with rows of white
braid, isput on without fullness around
the neck of the slip, which is well
rounded. and fits snugly over the shoul-
,ders. The rufle sleeves are the same
depth as the neck frill. The guimpe
may be white or solid color. This is
model play dress, and can be admirably
developed in galatea cloth or any of the
wash materials. The china silk will be
charming if adapted to this style. Have
the skirt accordion-plaited, the guiznpe
of silk and the neck frill OF deep vGlen-
ciennes lace.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
BLACK RUST REPORTED.

Hundreds of Fields OF Spring Wheat
Ruined In Northwestern Kansas-Nebras-
ka Drought.
TOPEKA. Kan. Aug. 9-Dispatdhes
received here from Logan, Thomas,
Trego and other counties in north
western Kansas say that black rust is
ruining hundreds of fields of spring
wheat, especially in Logan and Thomas
counties. The crop will be ready to
harvest in about ten days if the rust
1oes not entirely destroy it The
drought in counties of north central
Kansas and south central Nebraska
continues. There has not been more
than q sprinkle of rain there since Nav
30, although the counties round about
have been deluged frequently. There
was no wheat whatever. and corn will
not amount TO a bushel an acre.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
w. Z. DonneIson Arrested.

GIRARD, Kan. Aug. Post Office
Inspector Cochran yesterday caused the
arrest of w. c. Donnelson, absconding
assistant postm aster from Caldwell.
Donnelson disappeared in December,
1895. with about 81, 900 post Office funds
and money taken from registered let
tiers. He travelled through the south
ern states and finally settled in Gar
nett, Kan. but he discovered that gov.
eminent officials had him located
there. and since then he has been
working in 4 newspaper office at Me-
Crna Iap
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
MOBBED BY CHINESE.
American Missionaries in China Threat
ened with Total Destruction.

American Missionaries in China Threat
ened with Total Destruction.
New YORK, Aug. g.-The World
prints the following dispatches from
Foo Chow, China: A mob has just
loosed the American mission chapel at
lnghok, 80 miles from here. Unless
prompt. effective action is taken there
is danger of great riots in other
places. The Chinese soldiers sent
to Ku Cheng to protect for
eign property plundered the Stewart
residence. No American gun boat has
come here. The situation is critical.
An official on his way to this city from
Ku Cheng was killed yesterday. There
is no protection. The evidence
already obtained shows that
the massacre at Hwasang was planned
at least a week beforehand. The
foreign cOnsuls have the names of the
leaders in it and of some of the partici-
pants. An official of Foo Chow sent
20 soldiers into that section on July
~ to prevent the Vegetarians from
numbering the Chinese.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
A Savings Bank Fails.

DENVER, Aug. THE Rocky Mount
ain Savings bank closed its doors yes
terday, an assignment being made to
Earl NJ. Cranston for the benefit of
creditors No statement of assets and
liabilities has yet been made. Last
week a demand was MAIDS upon the
bank for SIS, 1000 county funds on
deposit in it and the bank was
unable to make the payment.
This bank was closed during the
panic in 1898, but was subsequently re-
opened, certificate being issued to de-
positors. The president IS Frank Wood
bury
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
KANSAS NATIONAL BANKS.

Their Condition at the Close of Business
July L L as the Comptroller Reports.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9-The report
made to the comptroller of the cur
rency by the 1913 national banks OF
Kansas of their condition at the close
Of business July IL. shows: Loans and
discounts 1866, S5T; overdrafts, S256,-
I'll; due from national banks
not reserve agents, S937,594; due
from state banks and bankers, S172,-
9s6; due from approved reserve agents,
IS, 497, 63l; gold coin, Sl,9O6.3S2 total
specie, 81, $50. Ace: total resources. S32,-
S71, $40; surplus fund, 81, 4s7, 7773; due TO
other national banks, S4s1 1856; due to
state banks and bankers, 500. 96S; in
dividual deposits, SIG. 80. 9S4; average
reserve held, 1914
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
WOMAN AND HOME.
FOR THE LITTLE RAID.
aow to Dress Her So as to Make Her q
veritable Summer Fairy.


Veritable Summer Fairy.
How to dress the little maid from
four to eight? What she shall wear
and how TO make it? is not the question
that perplexes mamma, as does the
gowning of her elder sister. The little
maid looks so charming, and each wee
frock takes such scrap for its con-
struction, 1t is hard to resist making
Just one more Of the many pretty de-
signs shown in the shops. Simplicity
and comfort are the points considered
In the little maids toilets this season.
The short full skirts, big sleeves, wide
brimmed hats and sunbonnets will in
sure her many happy hours of play.
The following little gowns shown by
a celebrated house will illustrate the
favorites for summer. If she is a
blonde, light wood-brown, with touches
of green silk and cream lace will trans
form her into veritable summer fairy.
1t is made of waffle crepon, with
double box plat front and back.
caught only at the neck, and has deep
cape of green silk, with cream lace
ruf1e. The full sleeves are gathered
at the wrist. Two rows of narrow
green ribbon and one row of cream in
sorting give pretty finish to the skirt.
A close cap of green silk, with band of
inserting, lace frill and wide silk strings
complete this costume. A pair of hook
kid gloves,nnd parasol will make the
little maid perfectly happy.
The next little frock is suitable for
church or for "best" on cool summer
days. Dull blue flccl1ed with brown is
used in this model. The little skirt has
few gathers in front, the fullness being
well punched at the back. A scant
ruffie of brown silk, stifly lined to
stand out crisply, and a second ruffie of
heavy lace points, form ''V'' neck on
the skirt, the leg-o'-mutton sleeves and
for belt and rOsettes. With this gown
is worn a fat-crowned sailor of fine,
light brown straw, trimmed with a
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
The Train Wreck in New Mexico

SAN Francisco. Aug "a dispatch
received this morning by the agent of
the Atlantic 4 Pacific railway indi-
Gates that last nights train wreck near
Mitchell, y. NJ. was not as serious as
at first reported. Instead of twelve
persons being killed, but one met
death. Rev. George Wheeler and two
or three others were slightly injured.
According to the dispatch the train
encountered a washout at Mitchell's
about o'clock and two Pullmans and
two tourist seepers were derailed, the
engine staying on the track.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
NOMINATED A WOMAN.
Republicans at Fort Scott. Kan, IntrOduC
an Innovation into Their Politics.

Republicans at Fort Scott, Kan, Introduce
an Innovation into Their Politics.
FORT ScoTT. Kan, Aug. s.-The re-
publicans of this county introduced an
innovation in county politics by nomi-
mating Miss Stella Strait for register
of deeds. 1t is the first time in the
history of the county that a woman
has been nominated for any principal
county Office. Judge w. L. Simons
was Endorsed for judge of the
Sixth judicial district The county
ticket nominated is: For treasurer,
H. d. Smith; sheriff, Allen Wheeler:
register of deeds, Miss Stella Strait:
county clerk, II. Frankenburger; sur
veyor; J. W. Reagan; coroner, b. A.
Mel ,emOre
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
Hnme-AIade Candy.

20 two cupfuls of granulated sugar
add the grated rind and half the juice of
small orange, together with enough
cold water to thoroughly moisten the
sugar. When it comes to a boil add
half a cupful Of desiccated, or better,
freshlyzgrated cocoanut. Let it boil
without stirring until it stifens in cold
water, so that you can take it up in a
very soft ball. Take from the fire and
set saucepan and all in a cool place un-
til the strip is nearly cool; then stir
vigorously until it becomes thick and
white, and pour quickly on a but
tered plate. Cut in squares
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
KANSAS CORN CROP.
Reported in Excellent Condition Except In
Few ounties-VsgetatIon Pine

Reported IN Excellent Condition Except In
Few Ounties-VsgetatIon Pine
TOPEKA. Kan, Aug. THE Kansas
state weather bulletin says: Corn is
in excellent condition exceptin Brown,
Nemaha, Marshall, Riley, Chase and
western part of Morris and Greenwood
counties. A large part of the early
has matured sufficiently to be out OF
danger. The late corn is rapidly near.
ing maturity and another favorable
week will place it out of danger.
Northeast counties have been unfor tu-
nate and the corn is being cut to save
the fodder. All vegetation is growing
with great Iuxuriance.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
Post Office statistics.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Reports to
the post Office department for the
three months ending August l shows
that the total receipts at the twenty
largest post offices in the country were
S., 794, 600, an increase of S499. 900 over
the corresponding quarter in 1894. Re-
ceipts at New York aggregated 1.595.
600, an increase of Sil6, 900, and at Chi
cago, 81. l75. 900. an increase OF S133, 900.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-16
BICYCLE WAR AT eMPoRIA.
The City Council Passes Another Ordinances
Ia Place of the One Declared Illegal

The City Council Passes Another Ordinances
Ia Place of the One Declared Illegal
EMPoRIA, Kan. Aug. S-A couple of
weeks ago the city council of this place
passed a bicycle ordinance impossible
of compliance with, and a number
were arrested for it's violation. The
bicyclists fought the case and the ordi-
nance was declared unconstitutional
by Judge J. F. Culver. Last night
the city council passed a new
ordinance. with nearly all the OBJ
jectionable features of the old one
The wheelmen will fight it to the bit
ter end, and, if necessary, carry it to
the supreme court. The matter is ere
ating great stir in the city and much
i'll feeling is being engendered.