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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24

woman will, man will not. A famous
caricature of the old days of "a repre-
scented two contrasting styles; in the
one, a woman with scanty skirts, huge
ly-distended sleeves and Gainsborough
hat of monumental area, stood beside
a thin-shouldered gallant with volumi-
nous unmentionables. In the other pic
ture my lady of the tent-shaped hoop
skirts was flirting desperately with an
other gallant, or perhaps the same.
whose legs were tightly clothed, but
whose rough coat was padded at the
shoulders to an immense size. This
principle is to rule in 1896, it would
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24
FLORENCE MAVERICK.
Little Probability That She May
Be Restored to Liberty.
Brief Review OF q Remarkable Murder
Case In Which the People of Great
Britain and the United States
Were Equally Interested.

No criminal case in recent history has
created more extended interest than
that of Mrs. Florence Maybrick, an
American woman convicted in England
on the charge of numbering her hus-
band, Thomas Maybricl1, an Englishman
residing in Liverpool. Mrs. Maybrick
is now serving life sentence for the
alleged crime. Ever since her convic-
ton in 1889 large number of persons
in England and in this country, firmly
believing her innocent, have labored
most theoretically to secure her re-
lease. Repeated failures have served
only to impel these devoted friends to
more determined efforts, but it is now
reported that Sir Matthew w. Ridley,
the home secretary of the Salisbury
cabinet, has decided not to liberate Mrs.
Maybrick.
1t is a most remarkable case, and the
new phase it has taken will make a
brief recital of it of timely interest. At
the age of II Miss Chandler, daughter
of W. G. Chandler, a banker of Mobile,
Ala, was married to James Maybrick,
a Liverpool broker, Al years of age. The
couple apparently lived happily to-
gether for n number of years. Two
children, boy and girl, were born to
them. April 81, 1859, Maybrick was
taken i'll, and his wife nursed him ten
derby until he died. Then she swooned
and was unconscious for As hours. The
doctors said death was caused by gas
troenteritis, but two brothers of May
brick and some of his women acquaint-
ances averred that Mrs. Maybrick had
poisoned her husband. She was placed
under arrest before she recovered from
the shock of her husbands death and
was speedily tried.
The trial developed the fact that May
brick was a habitual user of poisons.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24

acres that certainly looked immense.
A hard wood plank 31s feet long and IL
inches wide has a square cut out about
thecenter and two pieces of wood IA and
By are fitted with knives, whatever size
desired for the roots intended to be cut,
and bolted on the bench. Four legs for
it to stand on having been inserted. a
piece of hard wood (a) is cut to come
down on the edge of the knives and this
is fastened to board or handle (c) at
tached to the stool part by hinge. A
short fork is used to catch a root and
place it in the hopper. But one motion
and one stroke are required for each
root cut. It can be done very quickly.
The knives can be put in to cut slices of
any thickness, as at DIV. G.. Gibson,
Farm Superintendent National Home,
Wiconsin, in Farm and Home.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24

particularly arsenic; but the post-mor-
TEN did not disclose any of the drug in
his stomach. About one-tenth of
grain was found in the liver and other
parts of the body by government an
alyst. Testimony was also introduced
to show that husband and wife had
quarreled a short time before his death;
that there had been talk of a scandal
between them and that he had made
will making his brothers universal lega-
tees of his property for the benefit of
his children. The trial took place be-
fore Justice Sir Fitzjames Stephens, an
irascible jurist, who was said to have
been insane and who afterward left the
bench on account of his mental failings
and died. Mrs. Maybrick's counsel
was Sir Charles Russell. now lord
chief justice of England. Judge
Stephens in his charge to the jury was
so evidently prejudiced against the
prisoner that his remarks caused gen.
eral comment. They apparently in
fuenced the jury and they returned
verdict of guilty in 80 minutes, and the
punishment was fixed at death Owing
to the circumstances of the case there
arose a storm of protests in England
and this country, and efforts to secure
rehearing of the case were begun. I'm
able to withstand the pressure Home
Secretary Matthews committed the SEN
tence of death to Imprisonment for life.
When the liberal government came into
power, Home Secretary Asquith was
asked by Gail Hamilton to reopen the
case. She presented petitions signed
by members of President Harrison's
cabinet and other persons of influence.
He refused to take any action and even
the efforts of the officials of the United
States proved unavailing. With I'M
daunted persistence the friends of Mrs.
Maybrick kept up their efforts, and if,
as has been reported, they are to be de-
feated again. there will be few among
those who have followed the case who
will not feel sad.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24

and knotted in bow, shall frame the
face as it were picture.
Picture hats we have long known.
We shall begin to speak of picture
gowns next.
/, indeed, have so named one of those
creations whose skirt is family lined
with perpendicular stripes and dotted
with clusters of tiny flowers, and which
is far more emphatically marked across
the upper sleeves and across the vest
front with bars of dark ribbon, from
each of which falls a narrow frill of
dotted lace. The jacket OF such gown
has the inevitable outward curve at the
hips, a curve more decided than that
upon golf stick.
There is pretty fashion this year in
cheaper ready-made dresses as well as
in more expensive ones. The serge out
ing suits, whose skirts and jackets have
been for long of the same color and ma
terial, may now be-should now be, per-
haps-of related but different color;
and the skirt of the two is the lighter.
For instance, plain skirt of blue and
white checks, just the size of baby's
finger nail, over which wide lapeled
jacket all of dark blue matching the
checks in the skirt, and trimmed with
several rows of silver buttons, three in
a row, down the skirt behind and with
silver braid.
New sleeves, it may be noted, have
not yet achieved suzerainty, or even ex-
tended their sphere of influence over
the coat OF wrap. Here the big squash
or mandolin sleeve is as much in evil
dence as ever, even upon the smartest
of the smart gowns, those, you know,
with the cunning-fitted backs and the
loose straight folds down the front and
heavily embroidered.
ELLEN OSBORN.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24
ELLEN OSBORN'S LETTER.
Geyest Colors and Prettiest De-
signs In the Spring Pageant.
The Sway of the Fancy Waist-The Lib
erty of the Republic Reaches Almost
License In the Matter OF Fair
WOman's Wardrobe.
tcoPYRIGHT. 1861

Woman, variable, though never in
constant, takes up with delight the
Persian patterns in dress goods, just
as sterner and not less variable man,
having for long used such airy and
beautiful designs in his neckwear. dis
cards them for the paler and more in
effectual drabs and sickly hues of that
sort.
1t is a popularity which the philos-
ophers have long noticed that, when
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24
SIMPLE ROOT CUTTER.

A Device Which Has Been Used In Scot
land for Many Years.
The root cutter portrayed below was
in use in Scotland 30 years ago and the
past summer l made trip of two
months and found this same root cut
ter still in use even where they were cut
ting up roots for IS head of winter feed
ers (steers). Turnips are what they
use there chiefly in the way of roots.
but the climate there is very favorable
to their growth and l saw fields of 80
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24

A flock of fifteen Merino rams, re-
Gently sold at Sydney. Australia, real
lied an average of $3.50 head.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24

David, the great historical painter
was noted for his genius at -.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-04-24
HEART OF THE WORLD.
BY II. RIDER HAodARD.

4 Strange StOry, Taken From Manuscript Be
Queathed by an Old Mexican Indian 70 His
Friend and COmrade, IN English.
man Named Jones.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12

Spain to Postpone Execution
of American FilibuSterS.
Tone of the British Press On the
Diplomatic Points Involved.

Washington. May 12.--It is stated here
on the highest authority that the Span
ish minister has advised his government
to commute the sentences of the Ameri-
cans captured on the Competitor, and
that thcre is good reason to believe that
his advice will be followed. IL Is ex-
pected that In the end the Americans will
lie fully pardoned. unless after civil
trial, fairly and dispassionately con-
Quoted. they be found guilty. In that
event, the sentence of the civil court vii!
probably be carried out without protest
from our government.
The state department gave out the fol-
lowing yesterdays I'm she Competitor
case, It can be authoritatively stated
that at the request OF the United states.
the Spanish government viii postpone
execution of the death sentences upon
American citizens until tho views of the
United States respecting the application
to their cases OF the treaty Of 1895 and the
protocol OF 1877 can be presented and
considered"
Well-informed officials say their case
In In many respects similar TO that OF ex-
Consul Waller In Madagascar, against
whom, however, the evidence was more
OF a clrcumstantial character, yet he was
sentenced TO penal servitude for life,
subsequently TO be fully pardoned upon
the energetic insistance OF Secretary
Clney, whose prompt Intervention in the
Competitor affair II is not now doubted,
will be as ultimately successful.
There is. Of course. some danger OF
complications arising from the intem-
perate language OF the Spanish news
papers. based upon dispatches sent from
the United states, and consequent out
breaks OF the Spanish populace, but
these conditions are offset by the obli-
cations which the existing Spanish gov
ernment is under to President Cleve-
lands administration for its conserva-
tive course in TIE past few weeks when
notwithstsnlirx &ahe overwhelmbnk
vote of both Houses OF congress. by
which the viii OF the people for recog-
nizing belligerency was proclaimed. no
Dvert action in favor OF the -evolution-
lists has come from the executive. In
this connection 1t has probably occurred
to tina Spanish cabinet that had beliiger-
ency been proclaimed three weeks ago.
when congress demanded IT. the sum-
mary sentence of the Competitors cap
tives would have bean utterly precluded
by the plainest tenets OF international
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
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The HouIihan Inquest.

New Britain, Conn. May 12.-Coroner
Taintor held an inquest yesterday on the
body of John Houlihan, who died from
injuries received In a prize fight last
Thursday afternoon. No verdict has
been rendered yet, but the autopsy
showed that Houlihan's death was due
to hemorrhage of the brain, caused by
a blow. There were no signs of sun
stroke, as was first said TO be the cause
OF Houlihan becoming unconscious. No
arrests have et.been made. The police
however have Information of about q
who attended the fight, and 1t is believed
that when the coroner renders his ver-
dict they will be brought into court
Patrick Nolan, who struck the fatal
blow is sick
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12

generally all small fruits promise well
all over the state. Apples have very
full bloom; pears generally show well.
except in parts of Litchheld and Fair
field counties-one correspondent I'm the
last named county states there are no
pear blossoms. There are some peach
blossoms coming cut in Litchfield
county, and in New Haven county peach
trees are blooming lightly, with the con-
ditions much improved. Onion sowing
Is finished in many places. Turnip seed
is looking well but onion seed is grow
ing slowly. Most Of the potatoes are
planted. and some corn is now in A
good many oats are being sown, to help
out the grass crop.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
No Instructions.

Lowell. Mass, May 12.-The Demo
Gratis OF the Fifth congressional district
met here TO nominate delegates TO the
Chicago convention. Peter IL. Donohoe
and jeremiah 4. o'snllivan were chosen
delegates. U. ID. Murray and John Car
roll were chosen alternates. The dele
gates will go TO Chicago uninstructed
A resolution was introduced instructing
delegates for w. f. Russell but j. r
O'Sullivan made vigorous objections
saying that he might want to vote for
David u. HILL John f. Murphy intro.
duced resolution in favor Of free silver
but 1t was laid on the table.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
VIEWS IN ENGLAND.
Spain Has Acted Wisely In Granting
Stay of Execution.


London, May 1a.-The Times says in
an editorial: Spain is well advised In
yielding TO Mr.. Olney's demand for de-
lay. she has thus averted an explosion
ot popular indignation In the United
States which no administration, however
Iacincally disposed, could have resisted.
il Is extremely fortunate that the SEN
tcnces have not been summarily exc
cuted, so that Spain Is able TO avert an
unappeasable quarrel A friendly dis
cussion OF the points OF Issue will give
time for angry passions on both sides to
cool. 1t will not be denied that Spain
has the right on her side. but 10 insist
upon the letter OF her rights would be in
the highest degree mpolitic. The United
States can make a strong case on merely
technical grounds. Spain CO.. hardly
seriously advance the bubble that the
privilege Of civil trial Ito American
citizens under the treaty. only belongs
TO residents in Cuba. while, in face of the
death sentences 1t could not be hoped
that irregularities in the trial would be
overlooked. IL President Cleveland had
yielded TO the pressure 10 acknowledge
the insurgents as belligerents, the Com
retitor captives would have been en-
titled to the privileges of prisoners OF
war. Therefore, II would be singularly
bad policy TO give the United States an
irresistible reason for comforting upon
the insurgents an advantage hitherto
withheld Both the Spanish government
and press ought scrupulously TO avoid
anything tending TO make the continued
neutrality OF the United States impos-
sible. Captain General Weylers atti-
tude could he better understood ~ he had
any success In dealing with the insur-
gents. Whatever the execution may be-
circumstances seems to be rapidly set
Ting the Cuban question, and very un-
favorably for Spain.
The Graphic compares the Competitor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
Friendly to United States.


Madrid, May l2.-The cortes reassem-
bled yesterday The speech from the
throne announces a measure aiming to
establish In the Antilles an administra-
tlon OF a purely local character, giving
the country control of Its own finance,
while maintaining intact Spain's SOW
ereign rights. The speech declares that
spain has fulfilled beyond measure the
promises she made to the Cubans after
the first rebellion. The relations with
foreign powers, the speech says, are ex-
cellent. The correct and friendly at
titude Of the (South and CentraD Ameri-
can republics. in the presence OF the Gu
ban rebellion, Il says, serves to prove
that each day develops still more the
interests binding them to Spain. IN the
United States, despite the efforts of pub
Tic opinion in the contrary direction, the
president and his government have not
separated themselves from the line OF
conduct and the loyal friendship which
have always existed between the two
countries since the creation of the re-
public. The speech praises the conduct
OF the army and navy during the strug-
gle In Cuba. The government is active
ly occupied with an increase of the de-
tense for the peninsula and Cor the col
onies. The army will soon be provided
with new pattern rifles and complete
artillery equipment. Spain has already
increased her navy by 25 gunboats and
other vessels. An extraordinary budget
will be presented to provide for the
acquisition of new ships and for improv-
ing the arsenals.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
Ford Theater Disaster Recalled.

Washington, May -. - a report was
yesterday made to the senate by the
joint committee which has been inyesti-
eating the disaster which occurred al
the Old Ford theater building in 1893, BY
which n number of government en-
pioyes were killed and others injured
The report recommends the payment
OF $4,000 each in three cases where death
was the result of the accident. and OF
s144,S on account of injuries sustained
by los persons, the amounts for injuries
ranging from $50 to $4,000. the latter sum
being recommended In cases where total
disability WAS occasioncd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12

Providence. May 12.-The police arc
much troubled over the Disappearance,
OF Theresa Foster, 80 years old. who left
here three weeks ago with $500 in her
possession. ore week before she left
the Washington pension authorities
sent her $500. due her father, who had
just died. Mrs Smith with whom Miss
Foster lived. states that for severa
weeks Miss Foster had been sick. ano
on the day of her 0lsappea-ance cam,
down from her room, saying she was go
ing out for few minutes, and never nc
turned. The police fear foul play.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
But Little of Interest.

Washington, May t2-The Callfornii
deep water harbor project was befor
the senate rfost or The day. The sef
sion OF the house was almost entirely dc
voted to the consideration of District o
Columbia business a bill was passet
10 authorize the secretary of the treas
ury 10 detail revenue cuttersSo enforc,
regulations at rccattas. A prelminar,
conference report on the Indian appro
priation bill was agreed to, and the
title of Mr. Maddox (Ga.) to mis- seat was
confirmed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
New indictments Against Moore.

Manchester, n. H., May 12.-Dr. Moore
was In court yesterday, accompanied by
counsel, to answer TO new indictments
In addition to those which have alroady
been found against him for alleged ir
regularities I'm the business affairs OF
bank, an Insurance company and news.
paper, with which he was an official
The nature OF the new charges cannot
he exactly ascer;alned, but ii is expected
that they are for the general overissue
Of Union Publishing company's stock
on single charge of which he has been
already found guilty.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
CHAMBER OUTFITS.

cases 10 the Jameson raid. and says:
Englishmen can sympathize with the
United States. looking at the scandalous
mis- government In Cuba. But the
analogy collapses when the attitude of
the United States to Its own raiders Is
compared with England's 10 hers.
What would Europe have said IL Mr..
Chamberlain had talked TO President
Kruger as Mr. Olney talked TO Spain?
We trust. however, that Spain will show
Gle mency 10 the fllibusters. for the
knowledge that she will not do so twice
may help to put Mr.. Olney on his guard
and TO moderate the enthusiasm OF the
Florida Cubanopphfles,
The Madrid correspondent of The
Daily Mail believes that II has already
been resolved to respite the prisoners
taken on the Competitor, the queen
regent being especially deslrous TO avoid
complications. The ministers, this cor
respondent continues. are as one with
her. and will do nothing likely to
jeopardixe the possession of Cuba. In
nm interview which this correspondent
had with Senor Sagasta. the Liberal
leader. he refused to discuss whether
the men taken on the Competitor were
simply smugglers or were filibusters,
but he said, 1t was evident that IL a
pardon were granted to the British
prisoners, II cannot be withheld from
the Americans.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ENGINEERS AND FIkEMEN-Oo receipt
of l0c. we Will M all you pamphlet, giving all
forms OF questions asked by the state hoard
OF examiners necessary TO secure license
Address tird 81 Co., 2I6 Washington st.,
Boston. Mass. ms I2t
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
NOTICE To RICYCIIsTs.

For the next % days any lady or gent can have
their pictures taken with wheel. Remember we
give you picture tree % charge. Come early and
avoid the rush. VIM MILLS SON So and 90
Arcade myii-6t
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
SITUATIONS WANTED.

WANTED -S.tuation By a middle .oRod man,
oil. r. und d. y 4 ON fatm work work night OF {;
fefe!eac riven. Address william II. Latham: !:
rear II 81 North 1nin 81, or bcx Ms. News
Once. mil bt
MAk1ED-Pi NJ ,ion by competent. txperi
cnced Druggist. leierpuc,s iurniShcd. nd
dress j e. K"an". 81 Atwels nvr. m0 90 .
VANILLA pO,iti"n Ia n grocery stOrs as
hookkeepsr or cashier by q lady who has had
years experiences. Address L2 News
Ofiice. s2o24t
WANTED-situaiions by two young swedss
20 work on farm OF iako care OF horses. No.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-05-12
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR EYES.

Don't abuse them with improper glnsses;
don't trust them With parties who don't pos
sess a right knowledge Of them. j. Putner 81
Co., 20 Westminster -. ms st
WANTED - Dressmaking by Miss Annie
Pepper, % Burnett street, Elmwood. Cutting
and fitting by tailor system. ms &c
koARDERs wANTED-A limited number
Of boarders tan be accommodated at Hblaek
Walnut tBrm. Chester Village. good cir.
good rooms. plenty OF shade. plenty Of milk
ana eggs, n short distance from X. X. station,
one OF the healti IL st locations IN New kng-
land, terms reasonable. Address Mrs. q. q.
McDuffie. box Bs. Chester, ". II. mi &C
WANIED-Few LoaI ders ON rIin wood iarm.
healthy location, fine viows, pleasant drives,
plenty cream ard milk. berries in their
son, piano, teams foarded ind TO lot, terms
reasonable, correspondence solicited. airs. l.
Hussey. No. Ferwick. Me-. tox 70. mi &c
BABY's MOTHER.
Now Is the time 20 have Babys Picture taken.
Bring your baby 10 The Arcade studio, Nos. Gil and
6A and we VIII make you a present Of one free.
This oder Is eood until the LIST Of june myilSt
wANTED--totlag- or on--baIf of double
house uf rooms or over. with good yard, sz5
or 30 per mnntb: Ward g q or Edgswood pre-
ferred. Address Box h.5. News Office. ms 90
wANTED--A cottage on the shore near Pre-
whence FOR the summer rental $3.50 10 sou
Address FOX h-5, News Once. ms 0t
WANTED-An Idea. Who can think OF some
simple thing 90 patentf Protect your ideas;
they may bIing you wealth. Write John
Wedderhurn Il Co., pGtnnt attorneys, Wash
ingt0n, D. &, for their sIe00 prize offer aud
list OF 100 inventions wanted. a4 u
wANTED-Every engineer and machinist in
Rhode Island 10 send for circulars OF Cox Me-
chunical Commuters. Edwin Bye. general
agent of New England. and sols agent for
Rhode island. 26 Nsafminster ST., koom IS,
Providence. r. ]. aga lst
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Connecticut.

The drought is becoming quite severe
IN tho greater part OF Connecticut. and
II is causing quite good deal OF anxiety
Strawberries and small plants are show
ing the effects OF the want Of ra'-. and
grass and grain grows slowly y the
stand Is thin. The co-rosponder. East
Morris. I.itchheld county. states that
strawberries are almost a failure. but