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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
A DISTINGUISHED CONVERT.

Hon. A. P. Riddle, of the Minnea-
polls Messenger, has long been a
strong advocate of the free coinage Of
silver, but in a recent issue of his pa
per he admits that his views have
changed. Speaking of the Fifth dis
trict congressional convention, Gov.
Riddle says:
Another feature Of the convention was the
change of popular opinion on the money Ques-
ton. Whereas, during several years past there
has been great tenderness toward silver, and
. disposition among many TO yield even so far
- 70 demand free coinage, there was not found
one present who did not express himself as en-
phatic0lly opposed to free coinage; not one even
demanded the coinage OF the American product
even the policy Of purchasing large amounts Of
which was once 80 popular In the state was not
advocated. But the declaration in favor Of BIZ
metallic money! coinage OF both gold and sill
Yer, in es large quantities Of each as could be
maintained % parity, together with . paper
money based thereon, seemed TO meet with the
approval Of the majority. At the same time
Congressman Calderhesd was warmly applaud
ed whenever his name was mentioned, though
il win be remembered that he ID in favor of the
single gold standard, as evinced In his mAgnif-
cent and scholarly speech recently delivered in
Congress.
It Is evident that there has been q great
change In public opinion during the past year
on the subject Of coinage. Whether the change
or by the education which has been brought
about by more extended discussion, matter not
The change at any rate ID apparent 1t is fair
TO Nj. Cslderhead TO admit that his estimate of
curate than some of his critics, ourselves among
the number,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
SILVER Is STILL MONEY.

A friend who read our remarks two
weeks ago to the effect that the fuDc-
ton of redemption was the only
money function that silver did not en-.
joy equally with gold, writes to in
quire when silver lost this function,
and by what law. So far as the law
is concerned, as we understand it,
silver Is still money of redemption.
That is to say the holder of green
backs or matured bonds would have
to accept silver iu psy1 emit if the
Secretary of the Treasury so decided.
But as q matter of fact it has so long
been the practice Of the Government to
pay only gold in discharge of Govern
ment obligations that one may be ex-
cused for almost forgetting that there
was no law requiring it. But the fact
that silver has been deprived of its
redemption function by custom and
not by law, does not in any way
weaken the force of the argument
that we sought to make. In fact it
rather increased it. For if silver is
still money of final redemption, and
If it Is still being coined in quantities
sufficient to meet the demands that
are made for it, then in what way are
the laws responsible for its depreci.
atinn?
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

Persuant to the call of the Republi-
can Central Committee the Republi-
cans of the city of lola met at the
Opera House at 7:3O p. m. March 25th
1896.
The meeting was called to order by
w. A. Cowan, who asked w. J..
Evans to read the call, whereupon w.
G. Allison was elected Chairman and
w. A. Cowan Secretary.
w. Fl. Mcclure proposed an order
of business which was on motion
adopted by the meeting.
Nominations being in order, H. NJ.
Miller nominated Hon. r. b. Steven
son for Mayor. There being no furth-
er nominations, Mr.. Stevenson was
nominated by acclemation. w. H.
Mcclure was nominated by acclema-
tion for councilman at large.
j. p. Duncan and Jacob Gard were
nominated for Police Judge. A ballot
was then ordered and j. P. Duncan
received 80 votes and Jacob Gard "a
votes, whereupon Jacob Gard was de-
clared to be the nominee of the con-
vention for Police Judge.
In accordance with the order OF
business the voters then divided to
decide on and recommend a candi-
dates for councilmen from the differ
emit corners of the city.
After deliberations the following
names were recommended and nomi-
mated by acclemation: E. G. Rems-
berg, J. M. Williamson. J. w.
Dunfee, Henry Steyer.
The following were elected as Gen.
trial Committee for the ensuing year:
J. E. Henderson, 81. M. Miller, T. T..
Anderson.
The convention then adjourned.
w. G.. ALLISON, w. A. COwAN,
Chairman. Secretary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
A SORGHUM MILL FOR lola.

Mr.. r. r. Claiborne tells us that he
has bought large mill for the man.
ufscture of sorghum syrup and will
erect an addition to his cider and
vinegar factory for its accommodation
and have it ready for operation in the
fall. The mill lie of the very best
make, and will be of large capacity,
30 that Mr.. Claiborne will not only
be able to manufacture an excellent
quality ofsyrup, but will be able to
handle promptly all the cane that
may be brought in.
The REGISTER is glad to mako this
announcement thus early in the sea-
son so that all those who would care
to do so may have ample time to ar
range for raising q crop Of cane. We
hope to see large acreage of sorghum
planted near here this year, and to
see the mill run to its utmost capa-
city during the entire season.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
ORITuARY.

DIED:-At the home of his son, E.
/. CrOwell, at Allen Center, Allen
county, Kansas, March 18th 1895, Geo
Crowell, aged IS years, months
and IL days.
Mr.. Crowell was born in East
HaddAm, Middlesex county, Con-
necticut July 9th 1909. When
. young man he removed to Rome
township, Ashtshula county Ohio,
where he lived for many years. Here
he was known as o progressive citi-
zen and an earnest Christian worker.
From Rome he removed to Geneva.
Ohio and thence in 1879 he came to
Kansas, arriving in lola April 3rd ,
where he and his aged partner took
up their abode with their son. His
wife preceded him to the last resting
place. having departed this life Aug,
Is, 1888.
His last days were calm and peace
4ul and when he closed his eyes to
to the world it seemed like the stream
Of life In the ocean Of eternity. His
daily life was . silent but impressive
witness Of the presence Of God with
bis faithful servants. He leaves one
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
Free Seed Distribution.

Now that the secretary of AgricuI-
ture has restricted the free distribu-
ton in the southwest, the Twice-a-
week Times, with its usual enterprise
and liberality, will for the benefit of
its old and new subscribers, make an
extensive seed distribution through
out this section of this country. The
offer is magnificent one-and you
should take advantage of it. The
Twice-a-Week Times always has
both eyes open for the interests Of the
southwest.
Read full particulars of the free
seed distribution in the Twice-aweek
Times. Sample copies free. Write
for one. Address, the Twice-a-Week
Times, Kan, City, Mo.
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brightest intellect which remained
clear to within a few hours of her
death, and of the warmest sympa-
thies. She was always cheerful and
happy and had fund of remini-
SCIENCES about the early days in Kan
sas and in Allen county that made
her welcome guest in every house
hold. After long, long life she has
gone to her rest God take her.
Simple funeral services were con-
Quoted at the residence of Mr.. Kreu.
ter on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. w.
L. Squier officiating, and the remains
were tenderly laid to rest in the lola
cemetery.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
"GRANNY" CoWDEN GONE.

Died: At the home of Mr.. G. Kreu-
ter in lola on Tuesday evening March
oath, 1895, at 8 O'Clock, Mrs. Victoria
Cowden, in the 82nd year of her age.
Mrs. Cowden, or Granny" Cowden
as she has been familiarity and effect
ionately called for many years, was
born in France in 1915. While still q
young girl her parents came to Amer
lea, locating in Philadelphia where
they remained until Victoria bacame
Of age when she was married to Louis
Moulesrd and started with him for
what was then the unknown West, in
search of fortune. They walked from
Philsdelphia,-s humble enough we'd
ding tour, and then went by boat to
st. Louis. Horses were procured
there and the long journey continued
until the reservation of the Usage
Indians was reached and q trading
post established within about thre @
miles of where Ft. Scott now stands,
This was in 1889, and Mrs. Cowden
was doubtless the first white woman
to enter Kansas. Two years later the
trading post was removed to a point
near where LaCygne now stands.
and there the French merchant and
his wife lived for fourteen years.
They then removed to a point known
as Godfrey's Post, on Big Creek, In
Allen county, where they remained
until the Ossges were moved south,
some four years later when they took
up claim near Humboldt and went
to alarming. Mrs. Mouleard must
have endeared herself to the Indians
during these long years of her life
among them, for from that time to
this at regular intervals an interpre-
ter for the Ossges has come to lola for
ne other purpose than to visit Granny
COwden and to bring her messages of
love and good will from the old chiefs
Of the tribe.
Mr.. Mouleard died about 1856, and
three years later his widow married
Mr.. Cowden, who was the first Pro-
bate Judge of Allen county. When
the war broke out she went with him
into the army and saw him killed |
in battle at Fayetteville, Arkansas.
After the war she returned to Allen |
county and has ever since lived here.
A bout IA years ago, having conceived
, great liking for Mr.. and Mrs. Kreu-
'er she asked them if she might make
1er home with them. They readily
and from that hour they
nave treated her in sll respects rs If
The had been their own mother, sup
plying her wants, humoring even her
whims, and caring for her with the
enderest affection.
Mrs. Cowden was . woman of the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
OFFICIAL PAPER OF ALLEN COUNTY,
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
COMING POLITICAL EVENTS.

Republican National convention,
June 18th, at st. Louis.
Democratic National convention Ju-
ly 9TH, at Chicago.
Populist National convention July
21st, at st. Louis.
Populist State convention, Abilene,
August 5th.
Republican judicial convention to
nominate candidate for the Appellate
Court, eastern division, southern de-
pArtment, Chanute, April 10.
Second district Republican conven-
tion to nominate candidate for Con-
gress, Lawrence, May 5.
Second district Republican conven-
ton to select delegates to the Nation
ri convention. Ottawa, May IL.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
BY CLARENCE J. NORTON.
PART XIII.

PART XIII.
In reply to what causes electrical
display, 1 will say that there arr
about 40 therioes advanced by mete
rologists.
The most common theory is that
the dust in the air causes the clouds
that take it up, to be charged mega.
lively.
1t Ia positively known that the all
is negatively electrified relatively to
the ground when the sir and the
earth are both dusty, while the sea.
breezes bring strong positive elect
rification. The presence of dust In
the clouds is shown when they sink
rapidly; the dust is then seen at their
edges, and gives the irri-descent OF
nacreous appearance frequently OBJ
served, Mr.. John Aitken says that
thunder storms are the result of an
influx of pure air into dusty regions;
the thunder storm was the effect OF
purifying the air, and not the cause
of 1t. He cites instances of thunder
storms occurring for several days in
succession without any apparent pur-
ification of the air. Eventually the air
was purified and the thunder storms
ceased.
Aurorss are caused whenever dry
cold air. separates two regions of
highly electrified air. The general
principle is that the suroral light is
frequently and probably always low
down in the atmosphere, eminating
from q layer Of electrified vapor lying
between regions of cold, dry and hot
moist air respectively. In the winter
season the warm moist air, is gener-
ally above the cold and dry air, but
in the summer season instances may
occur where for q short time and over
small areas, the cold dry air is above
and Of course, slowly settling down
On August Goth 1895 q brilliant au-
r0ra was seen at the same instant Of
time in Kentucky and South Caro-
lima. two stations widely separated
and must have been two distinct au-
roras, yet they began and ended at
the same instant and were eau sed by
. West India hurricane, to the south
Of Cuba that was moving westward.
1 expect to close these articles next
week and I want every Allen county
farmer to read next weeks paper. L
can shew how the weather bureau is
Of great financial advantage to the
farmer, and also show that the REG
rsTEB is doing more for the farmer
than many dream, all it wants Is for
the farmers to read it and apply some
reason to it.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
THE NEW PRESBYTERIAN ORGAN.

Ahh Ne w EhG1ob OtSGAN.
The authorities of the Presbyterian
church have at last purchased the
organ about which 80 much has been
said for the past year. The ipstru-
ment is q Clough 4 Warren organ,
very massive and handsome and cap
able of producing q remarkable range
and variety of tones, It has been
ordered through Mr.. Beck and will
be put into the church q week from
next Saturday evening at which time
q musical program will be given to
which an admission fee of 10 cents
will be charged and to which all who
wish to hear and see the new organ
are cordially invited. The choir will
be assisted in the program by Mr..
Quinn, the State agent of the Clough
& Warren Company, who is reputed
to be one of the best orgsnists in st.
Louis, where he formerly played in
one of the largest churches. Further
notice will appear next week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
EVANS BROS,
GOLD AT CRIPPLE CREEK.
The Best Way To Get There 10 Over Thu
santa Fe Route.

The fsbulously r ich gold mining
district of Cripple Creek, Colorado, is
attracting hundreds of people. By
spring the rush bids fair to be enor-
nous. That there is an abundance Of
gold there Is demonstrated beyond
doubt. Fortunes are being rapidly
made.
To reach Cripple Creek, take the
Santa Fe Route, the only standard
gauge line direct TO the capp.
Through Pullman sleepers and chair
cars. The Santa Fe lands you right
In the heart Of Cripple Creek.
inquire OF nearest ticket agent or.
address G. T. Nicholson, g. p. A.. A.
i; q 3. +. R'y, Manadnock Block.
Chicago. '~'
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
Fer Sale or Trade.

J. B; Fergus, Lone Elm. has for sale one grade
OF heifers coming year old and 20 COWS and
heifees some OF them are fresh one 2 year cid
bull CThoroughbred) with the cowA
Thee Haxson ~ miles southeast Of LsHarpe
has about 30 tons Of millet and crabgrass hay
to sell for q per ton. viii exchange for stock 10
per cent on for cash, stack Of oats straw will
sell cheap also seed oats and timothy seed for
sale.
Grant Billbe. lola. has millet seed for sale,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
A MEMORIAL SERVICE.

At the Presbyterian church last
Sunday evening, in spite of the raging
storm, good congregation attended
the service that had been announced
as tribute to the memory of EnOs
Thomas, whose death was reported
in last weeks REGISTER. All of his
High School classmates who are in
lola, attended and were seated in q
body, and they, as well as the Young
Mems Guild and the Y. p. s. G.. E.
presented resolutions of respect as
follows:
FROM THE CLASS OF '95.
wHEREAs, God in His Providence has been
pleased to remove by death one of our much
esteemed members,
Resolved, That in the death of Enos J. Thomas
this class has lost a worthy member and his
classmates q beloved friend.
Resolved. That in his sorrow we earnestly
sympathize with the bereaved friend and foster
father Mr.. c. q. Null
Resolued, That his death, after so brief an
illness, is another warning to each one, BE We
also ready for in such an hour as We think not
the Son of Man cometh.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
given to Mr.. c. G. Null.
FhOM THE GULL ID.
WHEREAS 1t has pleased the Divine Creator
Of the Universe to call from among us Brother
Resolved, That in the death of Brother Thomas
the Young Mems Guild have been deprived of
an esteemed ana a.. upright IT. member the com
pected citizens and his family and friends of
loving and tender brother and son. That we
deplOre the loss of Brother Thomas and sympa-
thfze " it'll his family and friends in their be-
reav ement and loss.
MAYNARD ": BUsH,l Com.
FROM THE CHRISTIAN ENDEAvOR.
Father, in his intimate wisdome to remove from
US our loved friend Enos J. Thomas, co-worker
With us in Christ be 1t Resolved
Ist That we do hereby bear testimony to his
quiet, consistent christian life and his noble ex-
ample for all with whom he came In contact
End. That although he has been absent from
us fer some time, yet we feel that we have lost
q friend and brother but bow submissive to our
Fathers will, knowing that he doeth all things
well, and that our loss Ii our brothers eternal
gain
srd. That We extend to the beresved friends
and relatives our heartfelt sympathy In this
their great sorrow. BY C. E. COMMITTEE.
After the resolutions had been read
Chss. F. Scott spoke briefly concern
ing the essentials of success in life,
from practical point of view. He
was followed by Prof. Picken who
paid touching tribute to the deceas-
ed and spoke of the strength of his
character and the power of his ex-
ample. Rev. Squier closed the services
with a brief address upon the value
of sound morals in the race of life.
The entire services were listened to
by all present with the utmost inter-
est and attention and with q sympa-
thy which showed how strong q hold
this boy who died just IS he was be-
ginning to live, had gained ON ell
who knew him.
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son and two daughters to mourn his
departure.
Funeral services were held at the
home of his son March 10Th. Rev.
w l.. Squier pastor of the Presby-
terrain church of which the deceased
was a member, offic Eating, after
which his remain were laid to rest
in the lola cemetary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
READ THIS

ClECUi6I Ec6ub 90 LOllOH6.
READ THIS
Fair Warning to Home Seekers.
In the Circuit Court of the United
States or Court of Chancery.
The United States Of America COM
plainant vs The Missouri, Kansas &
Texas Railway Company ct. al, de-
PENDANTS. This is suit brought by
the government to recover certain
lands in Allen and other counties
fromEmpOria south. The title to some
of such lands has been in litig alton for
number of years.
This notice is intended for the in
nocent ones.
So BY ORDER OF COMMITTEE.
1t Is hard to find words to fifty
characterize so dastardly q blow at
the prosperity of Allen county rs
this circular is intended to be. The
evident purpose of it is to throw q
cloud on the title of every acre ofland
in the county and thus frighten in
tending purchasers from coming here
to make their homes. And it is so
cunningly worded that while what it
says is the truth, yet the meaning
conveyed is really the blacklist of lies
for the reason that it does not tell all
the truth. 1t is true that the title to
q small body of land in Allen county
has been in litigation for q number of
years; but 1t is also true that the re-
cord title has been sustained by every
court that has yet passed upon it in
every case of general application.
And it is true Furthermore that there
is now law on the statute books of
the United States expressly provid-
ing that in any case railroad land
grant is set aside the men who have
bought land from the railroads under
that grant shall receive without cost
to them patent for the land so pur-
chased. So that even though the
railroad title to the lands in
Allen county should be extinguished
the men who have bought the lands
in good faith would hold an indefeas-
ible title. But there is not one chance
in Thousand that the railroad title
will be set aside, and here at home,
where the case is thoroughly under
stood and all the facts are known, the
land within the disputed section has
been bought and sold as freely Is If
the title had never been questioned.
1t is only when this infamous circular
Is sent away from home, or put into
the hands of strangers, that it will
attract any attention or do any harm.
And it is the more dastardIy and
on that account.
We do not know what can be done
about it. 1t is one of those sneaking
things that no man is willing to come
put in the day light and avow. 1t is
he blow in the dark by which some |
nan or men hope to assassinate the |
returning prosperity of the county |
md the welfare of their neighbors in |
order to further their own selfish and |
dishonest purposes. But the least
hat every honest man can do Is to |
ienounce the outrage and to let the
ruth be known.
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WANTED.

Lady or gentleman to take charge
Of Installmsnt Business, and collect
in this county. Salary SO per week
to begin with. Address inclosing
stamp for reply.
]. Z. CAMPBELL d Co.
t18-lO Kansas City, Mo.
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HOME-sEEKERs. EXCURSION

Via Mo. Psc. Ry. March 10th Apr. !
and 21st and May 5, 1898, to points in
Arkansas. Indian Territory. Okla
homa, Texas and Arizona. For full
particulars enquire Of nearest agent.
Rster one fare for round trip, plus two
dollars.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

We will renew that old loan for you
for five years ut eight per cent
straight without commission.
J. T. BURTCH, Agt.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
U. s. WEATHER BUREAU.

Some Interesting and Instructive Obser.
vations About the Objects IL Seeks
and the Work it Does,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27
OTTAWA DIST,

8 Martin, P. E.. r HammoRs, Baldwin: s
Ross, Blue Mound; G A Gramley, Buffalo; \
Cook, Colony: N Rise, Frontsn6 Voll-
mar, GARRETT II DOlsOn, Greeley; v Penn
Humboldt B Pulliam, lola; L J Gillhsm, Kin
roy. C W Bailey, Louisburg; w A Howard. Mo-
ran: VIM Reece, Mount Ida; Knepp, Neosho
Falls, n Rhodes North Ottawa; w T White,
Osawatomie; w Stewart Ottawa: Kellogg,
Paola: B Cargay. Parker MIX Morgan,
Princeton: d A Leeper, Queriemo; Oechsli
(supl Rsntoul; J W H Pike, Richmond: g B
Aehl, Somerset; L Jones. Vernon; 8. Steven
mar. Williamsburg; p Culbison. Yates Center
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-03-27

James Townsend, 2 miles east of
Piqua, one mile north has about 400
bushels of fine Early Ohio seed pota-
toes for 80 cents . bushel. At.