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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
WOMAN FLIES KITES.
Champion Lazy ut the sport lnvents =
New Kind.

Champion La4T at the sport lnVents =
View Kind.
BARREL kites are the novel invention
of Miss Nellie E5ss, of Fru5t Vale, Cal..
says che New York World. Three
months ago sac demonstrated their
practicability, and since then has
proved. as she claims, that they fly
higher than any osher kites ePer made.
On the Pacific coass5. A recent visitor
to what Hiss Rose calls her "kitery"
saw simply a very clean and aeatly-
whitewashed back yard. Against some
deserted henroosts leaned some queer
cloth and bamboo objects that lisOked
Ike hattened balloons with the ends
Knocked out The largest were fve'feet
high by four feet broad, and they were
of all colors. The string used in flying
them is about two miles long.
The young Kite-fyer, who holds that
who thoroughly enjoys hers, makes all
her own kites. Then she flies nine or
ten art once, to she great edifcation Of
the surrounding Heighborfiood and to-
the delight of tine small boys. who are
always willing TO help haul them in.
Each kite is named, and Mckinley
and "Grover" compete with those bear
ing less famous names to see which can
climb che highest Barrel-Kite flying
is said 10 be as pretty as it Is success
full, and CalifornIa's champion kite
flyer wears her distinction very grace
fu1Iv
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
HIS LOT AN EASY ONE.
But the [sstered Butler Couldn't See It
That Nay.

But the <estered Butler Couldn't See It
That Way
4 butlsr who had been % years in
the same family went one morning to
his master and said that he wanted to
leave, says the Weekly Telegram. The
master, much astonished, asked what
his reason was.
''Do yoa want yal1r wages raised,
John?"
NO, sir
SIS it tie food tha55you're complain
ing of?"
mo. sir
well, what is it, tffen?"
I'D rather not say, sir"
'Now, John" said his master losing
his patience, you've been long time
in my employ, and T insist upon your
telling me-
well, ssr," said thsbutler, finally, eff
you must know, it's all along of the
missus. IT'S nag, nag, nag from morn
ing to night, and I san't stana' it any
longer"
His master sighed'snd then said, sol
emily: John, go upstairs to your bed
room, lock the door and then go down
upon ycHr Bonded knees and thank
Heaven shat yours not married to
her!"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
TO MEASURE A CORAL REEF.
The object Of an Expedition That Lately
Left Australia.

LeIt Australia.
An attempt is now being made, I'M
der the auspices. of the Royal society,
to ascertain the actual thickness of
coral reef. An expedition has started
from Sydney, in her majesty's ship Pen
guin, in order to make a deep boring
at Funafuti, one of the Ellice islands.
The idea was started five or six years
ago by Prof. Sollas, of Dublin and after
discussion at meetings of the British
association, was brought before the
government grant committee of the
Royal society last year, by whom it was
referred to the council of that society.
This body made application to the adj
miralty, who permitted her majesty's
ship Penguin, now engaged in survey
ing in those seas, to convey the men,
hers of the expedition ana their APP
paratus thither from Sydney and to as
sist them during the progress of the
work.
The government of New South Wales,
on being approached by Prof. Stuart, of
the University of Sydney, and other men
of science in that place, have lent to the
expedition all the plant" necessary for
boring and their own skilled workmen.
contributing to the payment of their
wages and in every way cordially CO.
operating. A sum of over 5000 has
been furnished by the Royal society,
from the government grant and other
sources. Prof. Sollas, with the other
members of the expedition. is now on
his way on board the Penguin to Funa-
futi. It is intended to make a boring
into the atoll to depth of not less than
1000 feet, and to collect all the informa-
ton possible about the growth and
history of coral reef. On this subject
the examination, if no ill-fortune await
the expedition, can hardly fail tcthrow
much light, and to help in clearing up
controversy which has now been
waged for some time as to whether
Darwin was right or wrong IN attrib
uting atolls and barrier reefs to the
subsistence of an area on which coral
was growing.-London Standard.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
cALgE PRAISES AMERICA.
Says shs Would Prefer 1t to any Cour
try But Her Own.

Says shs Would Prefer 1t to any Coun-
try But Her Own.
Nine Calve is as loyal to the Ameri-.
cans when she is n Paris as 5fey are to
her when she is iT9New York, says Har--
per's Weekly. Sha has been talking to a
Partisan reporter about L,Amerique-
and assures him 5aat it is an enchanted
and dreamlike crGntry, to which, if she.
were not French, she wouldwish to be-
long She brags handsomely to her.
ccuntrymen sbcut our villes mag
nifi4ues, with avenues as wide as. the.
Champs Elysees, bordered with saruc-
lures two or three times; as high as the
buildings in Paris, and brilliant with
electric lights Even more warmly she,
praises the remarkable development Of
our artistic Instincts, which encourages
artists to give full swing to their true
temperaments and to interpret the mas
tiers according to their own ideals. Mel
ba, it seems, has tod Partisan intef-
viewer that after singing IN opera in
America she hardly dares risk herself
on Partisan stage. CalVe says she
sympathiZes with her, and, fond as she
is of the Partisan public, looks for
ward with trepfdation to appearing be-
fore it again.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
Beauty of the American OAK.

Although the great beauty of the oak
is in its foliage and habit of growth, a
large number of them have additional
charms in the fall of the year. by reason
of the brilliant color of their foliage.
It is remarkable that nearly every
American oak will change to some pc
culiar shade of brilliancy, from lemon
to yellow or deep crimson; while the
species from Europe all die away of 4
green color. 1t is characteristic diff
ference between the trees of the two
countries. In planting, therefore, for
colored-leaved foliage in the fall. one
may take almost any species of Amer
lean oak, feeling sure that it will in
some degree add an interest to the au-
tumn coloring-Meehan's Monthly.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28

and one / firmly believe you to know Z
very great deal about
"I?' His eyes danced.
eyes, you
"'Oh, come, doctor!'
His manner confirmed the fantastic
suspicion which had grated itself upon
me.
y. )" Look here, young man. ex-
claimed, thoroughly aroused. what
game are you playing?'
HE broke into laugh.
:" Great heavens, doctor, don t scream
so! If you'll only keep still a moment
III tell you. But you must give. me
your word first that you viii not re-
peat. .......s
I shall promise nothing of the
sort!' I cried. What preposterous piece
of imposture and'tomfoolerysisr this
/ wish to know. I will, be party to no
such scandal ~ -
a. I'VE had reached my own door, and
Haskins, hastily slipping his arm
through mine, dragged me within.
: Now, I'll tell you.' he exclaimed.
breatBlessly, and half. laughing still.
I'll; count on your silence in spite of
your threats, Miss Devere1tx-',
= What do you know of Miss Deve-
reux?' - i-'',,'r :
Don't interrupt me at every stepl'
he shouted. TIN in love with, her
madly,. passionately~A and have. been
ever since she first came here will,
that old idiot of father of hers three
months ago. love her and she-she
loves me! I am not going to tell you
how we met first. 1t would take too
long. But Es-Miss Devereux knew
very we'll that she could never get her
fathers consent to our marriage. I
should not wonder if the old duffer
thinks he will be able to buy up some
grand duke for her.. PshawI Well,
the long and the short of the matter is
that Es-Miss Devereux hit upon this
plan. Oh, she's witch, can tell youi
When the game has been played long
enough l step in and cure her. Don't
you see? Great gratitude on the part of
the old men, paternal benediction. etc.,
etc. SeeT
"T see that you are pair of dis
graceful young
"'Oh, no, doctori Now, now, comet
he laughed. You know you'll stand
by u.s.
"'Apd you and that previously de-
mure little maid were in collision as to
the clairvoyance, the continued fasting
and all the rest Of it?'
eyes, yes! Come, acknowledge tho
scheme was original at least! But it
has been played long enough. 1t must
stop now. Tomorrow 1 shall come
forward with claim of having founda
cIew to Miss Devereux's strange affec-
ton. Her amelioration will be miracu-
lousy rapid. I shall have established
a reputation for the greatest future
eminence in my future father-in-law's
sight, and'-he broke into stentorian
laughter afresh and threw his arm
about my shoulder-'yGu. doctor. will
dance at our wedding!'
what shall tell you farther. ladies'?
1 kept their secret after all. Miss |
Devereux grew steadily better. thanks
to young DR.. Haskins' medicines, and |
have, those two, been mar !
ried nearly two years. Boston Trav-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
Too Many Men in sonth Africa.

So many immigrants have gone to
South Africa recently that there is fear
that the country may be flooded with
unemployed men. Already wages for
unskilled men have fallen, and the
steady inflow of others looking for
work continues. Even johannesburg,
which has made unrivaled progress
lately, is unable to furnish employment
to all that come.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
GOOD SHOOTING.
A Thrilling Scene in the Midst of Cav
airy Charge. b,

Three skeleton companies of infantry
$50 men IN all-half faced to the right
on the right wing of division extended
in battle-line along creek fringed with
trees, and there to hold it's ground at all
hazards. We on the flank have no cover.
but face cleared field half mile wide
and are strung out in single line. No
bullets are fired at US from in front, but,
there is a steady and vengeful ping!
ping! ping! from the hot lead coming
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
Jubne~

Jubilee, according TO the Jewish def
milton denotes every aOth year, being
that following the revolution Of seven
weeks of years, at which time all
the slaves were made free, and all lands
reverted to heir ancient owners. The
Jubilees were not observed after the
Babylonish captivity.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28
Pecullarities of Holland.

Certain scientists say that Mars is
like Holland. Its inhabitants appear
to have drained the whole of its sur
face as measure of protection against
encroaching waters, which threate-
an invasion when summers heat melts
the polar ice and snow.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28

The ten-dollar gold piece was au-
thorized by act of congress April 2.
1892, and its coinage was begun in 1874.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-08-28

Oence at any Ouner perlOQ OF ner lie.
Mr.. Devereux still asserted that she ate
next to nothing, and the statement was
verified by the attendants of the Arch
duke hotel.
1.-The wise heads of the university
town for once were at loss, and shook
their unkempt masses in vain before
the puzzle.
"Old Schultz at last suggested thai
the test of hot irons be applied the next
day to the soles of the subjects feet.
''I happened to be in her room and
very near her lounge at the time. The
maid sat at the foot, and Haskins was
not far off. At mention of the hot irons
it seemed to me that saw something
like the shadow of tremor futter
though the patients eyelids. The maid
stirred, and Haskins took a step for
ward. AS turned met his eyes. Miss
Devereux lay like a waxen image, mo-
tionless as before. Drs. Schultze, Holm,
Balm and all the rest had been too deep
in their disputations to notice anything
whatever.
hASu we got OuC lnIo the street 1
faced Haskins with the question:
Has it ever occurred to you that
this charming young lady we have just
left might be shamming?"
Ladies, that was a most extraordi-
nary glance the rascal turned upon
me.
"'Well. of course, cases of hysterical
women having resources to such pieces
of imposture to gain certain ends are
common enough. But what could Miss
Devereux have to gain?' quoth he.
"'Ah, that is the interesting qoint,
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30
SUPPLEMENT
To the Patriotic, Home Loving
People of South Dakota.

The immigration convention held at
Mitchell on the 18th and 10th was a
grand success, as to attendance, work
accomplished, and the number OF dele
gates lover three huudred), taking part
in the organization of the South Dakota
Immigration Association. One OF the
features of this movement was the inter
est shown by the attendance OF some of
the best, wisest, most loyal and
wealthiest citizens of our state. Their
combined good judgment is embodied in
this organization and the platform
which the executive committee takes
pleasure in submitting herewith. The
object Of this address is To advise of our
movements each person in the state who
has any interest in our commonwealth,
and to ask their counsel and financial
assistance to carry on the work.
From reports received from the east
It is evident there is an undercurrent of
favorable criticism of South Dakota,
aud many persons, dissatisfied with pay
ing 50 to Sc per acre annual rental, with
SD equal additional sum for fertilizing
and, are contemplating making a
change. The tide of immigrants, the
past two years-has located in the
south and in the coast country, but the
poor crops and financial reverses since
l890-together with the Negro problem,
wasted, poor soil, and unhealthy climate
Of the south-have checked the move
ment in that direction. The question
now agitating the people of the over
crowded cities and thickly populated
rural districts of the east is, where can
we obtain a home of our own with the
advantages of schools, churches and
society, the privileges of commerce.,
railroads and markets; where the
climatic conditions are favorable 10
health; where thu soil is yet in its virgin
richness; where a comparative prosperity
may be expected by those who are will
ing to give their best thought and effort
to improve their opportunities and take
advantage of natural and
adapt themselves to existing conditions?
We who have lived in South Dakota
for the past fifteen years feel that more
valid, honest inducements a be of
fered the homeseeker in our state than
in any other locality now open to settle
ment. This was the consensus of
opinion at the convention. This state,
like all others, has its advantages and
disadvantages, and we venture the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

~o circulated raising lundS for IN. NM.
pose OF building al icp hou.p. '"'-
sbnrisa n"''.FF hrtl"r known here
's az Prof Smit~y aad who ha.
'""'F TN" place his homD for tbn ," aa<
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

assertion that uedriy every
ontside OF accidents, can be attributed
to lack of knowledge, undue ambition
to become wealthy in a few years, at
tempting TODD too much, needless debts,
high interest and bad management.
These statements are not very fiattering
to any of us, but as the cardinal princi-
pie adopted at the convention was 'Tell
the Truth" we think best to commence
at home first, for a man who lives falsely
cannot impress truth on others consist
emily. Booming" in any form was
completely tabooed. We propose to in
duce honest homeseekers to come here
by honorable methods, and while we adj
nit this to be a new and novel de-
parture from old time efforts, both in
and out of this state, we shall try the
experiment.
One of the first things to impress on
the minds Of the residents OF the state
is to speak we'll of their neighbors and OF
their home. When anyone asks for in
formation don't be satisfied with telling
simply the disadvantages, and pointing
out the failures of yourselves anG others,
but study the possibilities of your sur
roundings, when properly understood.
Seek the causes of your aisappoint-
ment, and, SC far as lies in your power,
correct the evil. "God helps those who
help themselves" Honesty is the best
policy"
No state has been less ind erstood than
our own, both at home and abroad. This
error can be accounted for only by the
extravagant, unwarranted expectations
of those who have labored under the de-
fusion that all agricultural states were
identical in climatic conditions, soil and
environments. This most of us have
fenra to be untrue. The system of
farming adapted to the mountainous
districts of New England, the clay soils
of the middle states, the sand districts
of Michigan, Wisconsin or Canada, or
the irrigated coast country, may not be
entirely adapted to our own state. How
many Of rs have given this subj, ct
reasonable consideration? We do know
conditions here are very favorable for
stock raising, dairying, wool growing
and raising poultry. Our grasses, ac-
cording to the government reports, are
unsurpassed. Our soil is equal to the
best in the world, and better cereals or
finer favored vegetables cannot be
grown in any land; our public schools
are the pride Of the northwest; our
churches are without number; u rail
road facilities are unsurpassed by those
Of any state twice our age; our markets
are the whole world.
The question arises, why have we so
much unoccupied land with all these
advantages? Various adequate
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

t ~nSG,s1 j.; an" 81, the need o ""EI t" =" torpid ad and
hap initial bii" 'r' % F.r" long mad p ,~''
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

IN L,,I SOIu gone
"uiN of it has been SAM,
pay for Imported gooda
['uld have been maJs 'a ;~
p factories. No.I: IN
wan that. -Chica..
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

who was az. 90 death. For five year,
a tumor wh W years Of age. suffered /
brain. winch = grew at the base 4
on Bly's brain, and b lac a visible
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

cause; too much Of a good thing !,
iting, nauseousness, disgust, anxim
learn the cause, dissatisfied with
roundings-effect. Now, was the ca
at fault, or was it the ignorance Of
child? Under II former land Law,
was possible for each man or single
son Owe 81 years of age to OH
control Of 4s0 acres O, i.
This In itself was copduciys
extravagance, and induced mi.
undesirable immigrants to our s%tate-,l
who had made failures in ever losd
in which they had ever lived, b..
down politicians Ia curse to apv
munity), young men, who did not I
homes, simply something for moth
and as soon as title could bs peis
to their lands, they mortgaged The
spent their money in ~riotous living
returned home with a western a
ence, the mortgagee obtaining It'd
foreclosure and Dakota cursed a
production OF such imbeciles, vi
reality we had nothing to do d
Our land laws were too liberal, and
since been revised; the loan bnAl
too anxious for commissions: b
chine dealer too anxious for bua
unwarranted prices; the chats
gage fiend a wolf in sheep'sd
Thus the bright prospects o. nd
ruthlessly swept before them, 4
experience and a depsi
house.
Have III eyes been opened
Gee the cause? Are We READ
advantage of the past, and ing
futuref We say, yes, emphst1
for this reason, ask your col
feeling assured good resulsEl
Much more might
this subject il space and tine
but we do not wish to weary
to throw out a few though
honest consideration.
The convention recommend
permanent organization =
be known as the South Ds
grafton Association, and u
Of the association be placed
Of an executive board Of eT
That the delegates from
shall elect a county direcb5
to the members dl
committee from his Judo
shall be responsible to hl1
That these offices shl
at a convention Q
and other purposes BY
committee.
That the members o.
committee shall each give
IN the sum of $1,000 to9
urer in trust for the aS1
on the faithful "a
duties and the s~ccounta
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

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VIII be satisfactorily ss,,I"d out and it
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-01-30

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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-05-28
the MALE ORPHAN ASYLUM.
II VIII Celebrate Its Iifty-Third Anniver.
NIlIlluN


The anniversary exercises will be held
al the Male Orphan Asylum next sunday
afternoon al , O'Clock. Heretofore some
church has been selected Tor that pur-
pose but Mrs. Gill; the efficient superin-
tendent OF the institution. has very wisely
decided that. beginning with the present
year the exercises shall take place at the
Asylum, AID IL is hoped that a large
crowd Will ne In attendance next sunday
institution will certainly be amply repaid
IL tAey make up their minds 10 70 inere
once. and see for themselves what The
Asylum represents. The car line which
leaves MAN street al Beach street ior
River View. Will take visitors Within a
square of the institution.
NE programme for next Sunday has
not yet been completed. hut the exer-
clscs viii. no doubt be- OF much interest.
Rev. Or. Starr. Of Broad street Metno-
dist church. Will probably deliver a short
address and there Will be brief remarks
by others besides singing by the boys.
The Male orphan Asylum Is one OF
tie n0blcst Institutions in and about Rich.
mond. one needs only 10 20 there 70
become convinced OF the good that is
being accomplished. There are improve
ments 20 the building needed which vii
De made whenever the institution secures
the necessary funds. Richmond people
should become better acquainted WIN this
asylum. Mrs. Gill Will always be slae
TO receive a visit from them.