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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
THE PRESS ON M,KINLET.
What Leading Papers Have TO Say Of
His Letter Of Acceptance.

HIS Letter OF Acceptance.
In an editorial addressed TO Mckinley
the New York World says: when you
insist upon givilg a complexion of the
surictest partisanship to your candidacy
eou deliberately reI'-l votes without
which your electon - manifest im-
possibility.
The Journal thinks "the keynote Of
the whole production is this one SEN
tence. which would have been more cf-
iectiye II not another line had been
addd TO 10. Until international bimetsl-
ism is had, IL is the plain duty OF the
United s1atss to maintain the gold
standard
Upon the whole. it IS a carefully and
ably written document. and there is
no doubt that it will evoke favorable
comment, not only among Republicans
but among men OF all parties who arc
Interested in the maintenance Of the
national credit, and OF financial faith
among the people.-Baltimore Herald.
Governor McKinlsy's letter OF "a
cepfsuce is a dignined. scholarly, and
very able presentation OF the issues OF
the calupaisn.-Balumore American.
The vat majority Of American voters
VIII respond TO Major Mckinley final
appeal on no marrow ground for sup
port In this great battle for law and for
good faith Government by law must
first lie assured. Everything else can
wait" "Ivery suggestion OF repudia-
tion OF debts public and private, must
be rebuked. a." These are utterauces
which rally 10 the battle all alike, who
believe in the ultimate principle OF
American libeTy.-Philadelphi Press.
The letter Of acceptance is welcome
and satisfying. as an assurance that II
the people of the United States, having
BOB mind the settlement Of the silver
question. shall make its author their
President be Will not betfay the trust
reposed in him .-Philadclphi9 Record.
The ability. sagacity. end Integrity Of
the Republican candidate have BEEN
universally recognized. even by his po-
ltlcal opponents. and he has never dis
PLAYED these high qualities more con-
apicuously than in his thoughtful. un.
preiudiced discussion % the paroino'ht
isses OF the pending political campasn.-
PHILADELPHIA Public Ledger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
AFTON'S BUDGET.
A Coaching Party-Protracted Meeting.
Personal Mention.

ALTON. VA. Aug. 27-SpeciaL-The
event Of last week was the rain. which
came with breaking up OF the heated
term and settled tbs dusty road2 for 2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

country IL In a state OF instruction and
bloodshed7
Yet. says Mr.. Bryan. IT may all go on
and shall do nothing whatever 10 ar
rest Il. Debs and tho railroad companies
must settle their quarreIs between them
selves, while all order is overthrown and
the country Is cast into a state OF anar-
cny
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28
WARRINGTON BUREAU. ANUS nv
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

What is the use OF Major Mckinley
going on the stump as long IS Bryan Is
doing such good work FOR the Republican
tcket?-Toledo Blade.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

The great trouble about reputation IS
that YOU cannot pay debts uith II more
than once. In other words. IL involves
the crucidNion OF credit on a cross or
rascality. and tho loss OF credit IS the
worst OF misfortunes.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

There certainly is a wonderful vitality
I'm the new movement. for IL IS not yet
five weeks old. and has already walked
up the country as few other political
movements have done.-Proyience Tele-
gram.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-08-28

Il would rar rather see Mckinley elect
ed than have another Democratic Ad-
ministration.' says Eugene Y. Dehs. lie
will. therefore, vote for Mr.. Bryan
Detroit Free Pess.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
Drinking Water ut Sea.

The Italian battleship Christoforc
Colombo has a curious arrangement
for furnishing her seamen with drink
ing water. Experience proved that
drinking large quantities of cold water
after violent exercise, especially while
cruising in the tropics, caused many
deaths. The water tanks on the battle
ship We're designed to prevent such in
discretion. The water tanks on the
vessel are connected with innumerable
little rubber hoses and on the end of
each hose is a small rubber nipple.
Whenever any seaman wants drinking
water he must turn a stop cock and
suck it through the hose and nipple.
1t is slow work, but it has beer, found
that it preserves many valuable lives.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

old. He was born in Eivermore, Pa,
moved to Kansas in 1873; farmed. herd
ed cattle, taught school, studied law,
and was admitted to the bar before he
was of age. Enthusiastic in the work
of the Sons of Veterans, he rapidly adj
vanced from captain of his home camp
to state commander. judge advocate
general, and then cOEmander-in-chief,
the duties of which Office he admins
ters from his home town in western
Kansas. He is prominent in the re-
publican politics of Kansas, and was
married to Kansas girl on Christmas
day, 1895.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

The clever manager Of Gov. Morton's
campaign is not an avowed candidate for
the republican presidential nomination,
but should the formatisn of combinations
seem imperative 1t is more than probable
that the New York leader might capture
the coveted prize. Nh. Plat was born
July Is, 1885, at Owego,. N Y. He left Yale
in his sophomore year in 1853, on account Of
failing health, but received the honorary
degree of NJ. A. in 1876 from that college.
He entered mercantile Hfe, became presi-
dent of the Tioga On. Y National bank,
and engaged in the lumber business In
Michigan. Was elected to congress as re-
publican in 1872, reelected in 1874, and on
January Is, 1881, was chosen United States
senator; but resigned May l6 of tR same
year, with his colleague. Roscoe Conkling
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

ing lines of skirmishers who were run
ming hither and thither and firing at
the landscape. a dark battle-line lay
upon sun-struck clearing that CLEANED
orange color. A flag futtered.
Other regiments foundered up the
bank. The brigade was formed in line
of battle and, after pause, started
slowly through the woods in the rear
of the receding sl1irmishers who were
continually melting into the scene to
appear again further on. They were al
ways busy as bees, deeply absorbed in
their little combats.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
lCoPYRIc Ut. 1924

young one followed. They we're wrang-
ling. That's all right" the tall sol
der was saying as he entered. You
can believe me or not-just as you like.
His companion grunted stubbornly
and said: We'll, you don't know every
thing in the world, do you"
The youth, pausing in his nervous
walk, interrupted their quarrel GO
ing TO be a battle, sure, is there, Jim?"
''Of course there is" said the tall
soldier.
Presently the youth asked: How do
you think the regiment will do?'
"Oh, they'll fight all right after they
once get into it," said the other with
cold Judgment. There's been heaps
of fun pol1ed at them because they are
new, but they'll fight all right, guess"
Think any of the boys'n run?" per-
sisted the youth.
"Oh, there may be few of 'em run,
but there's them kind in every regi-
ment, especially when they first goes
under fire." said the tall soldier, In a
tolerant way. THE boys come of good
stock and they'll fight all right after
they once get dead into it.
did you ever think you might run
yourself, Jim?" remarked the youth,
thoughtfully.
The tall private waved his hand.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

Joe" Manley. astute political manager,
claims that Speaker Reed Till receive the
solid New England vote for president at
the st. Louis convention, no matter what
other managers" may say The speaker
was born at Portland. Me, his present
home, October is, 1889; graduated at Bow
dom college. Maine, in 1860: studied law:
was acting assistant paymaster, United
States navy. from April. 1864. to November,
ls55; vas admitted to the bar in 1885; was
member of the state house of representa-
tives IN lS6S-69 and of the state senate in
1870: was attorney general OF Maine in 1870,
lS7l ano 1872; was elected to the Forty
NTH, Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh. Forty
eighth. Forty-ninth. Fiftieth. Fifty-frst,
Flfty-second and Fifty-third congresses
and reelected to the Fifty-fourth congress
as a republican. He was elected speaker Of
the house in 1889 and again In 1895.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

VNVIy UUuy " q : HE SPRANG FROM HIS
a-Standing and BUNK.
fighting, why. then I'd stand and fight,
by jimmy"
"Shucl1s!" snorted the loud private,
scornfully. But the youth felt CRATE
full for these words of his tall comrade.
He had feared that all of the untried
men felt great and correct confidence.
He was now in a measure treasured.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

''Tf17 IN the presidential fight to win,"
said Senator Quay recently. And whoever
knows Quay knows that this means hard
fight This doughty politician was born
in Dillsburg, Pa, September 30, 1888; was
prepared for college at Beaver and In
diana academies; was graduated from JEFF
fersan college in 1850, and admitted to the
bar In 1854 During the war he was
lieutenant in the Tenth Pennsylvania re-
serves; colonel of the One Hundred and
Thirty-fourth Pennsylvania volunteers and
military state agent at Washington. In
1861 he served in the state legislature;
was. elected state treasurer in 1885; was
chosen chairman Of the republican rational
committee in 1898. and conducted sie sue
cessfuf presidential campaign of that year
He was elected to the United Statesssenate
as a. republican, and took his seat March
4, 1851 and was reelected in 1898.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
CHAPTER /.

HE cold passed
reluctantly from
the earth and
the retiring fogs
revealed an
army stretched
out on the hills
resting. AS the
| a n d S c a p e
changed from
brown to green
the army awak-
ened and began
to tremble with
eagerness at the
noise of rumors.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

The Nebraska ex-senator has entered the
presidential race as the soldiers candi-
date" He was born in Philadelphia Feb
ruary .. 1881: was educated in the schools
of his native city: removed to Canton, o.,
in 1856; studied law, and was admitted TO
the bar in 1853. and 1850 elected city solicitor.
He raised company of three months
volunteers in April. 1851; was commits
stoned as captain of the Nineteenth Ohio in
fantry; served in western Virginia in the
summer of 1861. and when mustered out
reenlisted for the war. and was afterward
attached to the Army of the Cumberland,
and rose through the various grades to be
colonel OF his regiment. of which he took
command during the battle of Shiloh. At
the battle Of Lovejoy he was so severely
wounded that in April. 1865. after receiving
the brevet of brigadier general, he re-
signed his commission. He removed to
Omaha. Neb. in November. 1869; and was
elected United States senator as a republic
an, taking his seat March 4. 1883. Since his
retirement from politics he has practiced
Law at Omaha.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

WELL" said he,
profoundly,'I've
thought it might
get too hot for
Jim Conklin in
some of them
scrimmages, and
if a whole lot of
the boys started
to run, why l
s'pose I'd start
and run. But if
everybody W a s
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
SHELBY u. cULLoM.

Tire senior senator from Illinois Is in the
presidential fight, and means TO win IN
the face of every obstacle that may be
placed in his way. He was borH in Wayne
county. KY. November %, 1899, ard removed
with his parents to Tazewen county, Ill.
the following year. He received ar acaden-
ic and university education; went to
Springfield in 1853 to study law, and has
since resided there. After serving in the
state legislature for many years he
was elected to congress, serving
from 1866 to 1871: was elected gov
ernor of Illinois IN 1876, and sue
ceeded himself in 1885, serving until Feb
ruary 5, 1893, when he resigned, having
been elected to the United States senate
as a republican, to suSceed Judge David
Davis. He was reelected In 1888 and again
in 1894. The senator is exceedingly proud
of his resemblance to President Lincoln,
with whom. BIZ the way. ne sustained most
intimate relations.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

that could not
be exceeded by
a bloodthirsty
man.
He expected
a battle scene.
There were
some little fields
g ir t e d and
squeezed by a
forest. Spread
over the grass
and in among
the tree trunks,
he could Sc e
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
SONS OF VETERANS.
Why the Headquarters of the Order Are
Located in Kansas

LOCaItU III FAHHEAs-
The national commandery of the
Sons of Veterans has been located in
Kansas, by the election at the nation
al encampment at Louisville; KY, of
William H. Russell. of La Crosse, Kan,
as commanderinrchief of tile order,
Mr.. Russell is the youngest commander
of the organisation. being but 90 years
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
THOMAS HENRY CARTER

The chairman of the republican national
committee was born in Scioto county. o..
October so. 1854: in 1852 removed from Bur-
lington, Ia, to Helena, Mont; was elected
territorial delegate to the Fifty-frst con-
gress as republican, and upon the ad
mission of the state was elected as it's first
representative in congress-: was elected to
the United States senate by the legisla-
ture Of Montana for the term beginning
March I. 1896.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
No Fair Weather.

A king must have a stormy life,
For though he reconcile
All elements of war and strife
He's reigning all the while.
Il. A. W. Bulletin.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

The enthusiasts republicans of Kentucky
think that the first governor elected by
their party is entitled to the presidential
nomination. Gov. Bradley is a Ken
tuckian by birth. well in the fifth decade
of life. He was an active politician be-
fore he was old enough to vote. When
10 years of age, he enlisted in the Union
army, but was brought back from the
camp by his father. At Il he was admitted
to the practice Of law by a special act of
the state legislature For nearly 30 years
he has been a leader of Kentucky republic
ans, who was not discouraged by constant
defeats. His election to the governor
ship last year was surprise to the nation
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

scarce breathing. The exciting clickety-
click as it grew louder and louder
seemed TO be beating upon his soul. Pres
emily horsen1an with jangling equip
mei1t drew rein before the colonel of
the regiment. The two held a short,
sharp-worded conversation. The men in
the. foremost ranks craned their necks.
As the horseman wheeled his animal
and galloped away, he turned to shout
over his shoulder: Don't forget that
box of cigars. " : The colonel mumbled
in reply. The youth wondered what q
box of cigars. had to do with war.
A moment later the regiment went
swinging off into the darkness. 1t was
now like one, of those moving monsters
vending with many feet. The air was
heavy and cold with dew. A. mass of
wet grass. marched upon. rustled like
silk.
There was an occasional flash and
glifnmer of steel from the backs of
all these huge crawling reptiles. From
the road, came crackings and grum-
blings as some surly guns were dragged
away.
The men stumbled along still NUT
tering speculations. There was sub
dued debate. Once, man fell down
and as he reached for his rifle COM
rade, unseeing, trod upon his hand. He
of the injured fingers swore bitterly
and aloud. A low, tittering laugh went
among his fellows.
,Presently they passed into road
way and marched along with easy
strides. A dark regiment moved be-
fore them, and, from behind, also,
came the tinkle Of equipments on the
bodies of marching men.
The rushing yellow of the develop
ing day went on behind their backs.
When the sun rays at last struck full
and mellowingly upon the earth,
the youth saw that the landscape
was strealSed with two long, thin,
black columns, which disappeared on
the brow of the hill in front and rear
ward vanished in wood. They were
like two serpents crawling from the
cavern of the night.
The river was not in view. The tall
soldier burst out in praise of what he
thought to be his powers of perception.
Didn't l tell your"
The youth took no part in them. AS
he walked along in careless line, he was
engaged with his own eternal debate.
He could not hinder himself from
dwelling upon it. He was Respondent
and sullen and threw shifting chances
about him. He looked ahead often ex-
pecting to hear from the advance the
rattle of firing.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
JAMES DONALD CAMERON.

The senior senator from Pennsylvania IS
the favorite presidential candidate. of the
sixteen to one silver republicans OF the far
west. He was born in Middletown. Pa, in
1888; graduated at Princeton in 1852; was
president OF a bank in Middletown. and later
on president of the now defunct Northern
Central Railway company; wac secretary
Of war under President Grant from May
2. 1876, to March 3, 1871; was chairman Of
the republican national committee in 1885,
was elected a United States senator FROM
Pennsylvania as a republican, TO fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of bis
father, Simon Cameron, in March, B77.
and was reelected in 1879. 1855 and 1890. His
term Of service will expire March 8. sS9i.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15
CHAPTER Ill

CHAPTER Ill
When another night came, the col
umns, changed to purple streaks, filed
across two pontoon bridges. A glaring
fire wine-tinted the waters of the river.
Its rays, shining upon the moving
masses of troops, brought forth here
and there sudden CLEANS of silver or
gold. Upon the other shore, a dark
and mysterious range of kills was
curved against the sky. The insect
voices of the night sang solemnly.
After this crossing, theyouth assured
himself that at any moment they might
be suddenly and fearfulIy assaulted
from the caves of the lowering woods.
He kept his eyes watchfuIIy upon the
darkness.
Presently, the army again SAT- down
to think. The odor of the peaceful
pines was in the mems nostriIs. The
sound of monotonous ax-b1ows rang
through the forest and the insects,
nodding upon their perches,- croOned
like old women. The youth returned
to bis theory Of blue demonstration
One gray dawn, however, he was
kicked in the leg by the tall soldier and
then, before he was entirely awake, he
found himself running down a wood
road in the midst of men who were
painting from the first effects of speed.
His canteen banged rhythmically upon
his thigh and his haversack bobbed
softly. His muslet bounced trife
from his shoulder at each stride and
made his cap feel uncertain upon his
head.
He thought the damp fog of early
morning moved from the rush of a
great body of troops. From the dis
tance came sudden spatter of firing.
He was bewildered. AS he ran with
his comrades he strenuously tried to
think, but all he knew was that if he
fell down those coming behind would
tread upon him. All his faculties
seemed to be needed to- guide him
over and past distractions. He felt
carried along by mob.
The sun spread disclosing rays. and,
one by one, regiments burst into view
like armed men just born of the earth.
The youth perceived that the time had
come. He was about to be measured.
For a moment he felt IN the face of his
great trial like babe. And the flesh
over his heart seemed very thin.
The regiment slid down bank and
wallowe6 across a little stream The
mournful current moved slowly on and
from the water, shaded black, some
white bubble eyes looked at the men.
As they climbed the hill on the fur
Their side artillery began to boom.
Here the youth forgot many things as
he felt sudden impulse of curiosity.
He scrambled up the bankwith speed
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-05-15

The leader of the republican sfiverites
in the United States senate will not enter
the st. Louis convention as candidate, but
his western friends would like to arrange
things SO as to make his candidacy apos-
sibility. Senator Teller, whose itDme is at
Central City, Col, was born In Allegany
county, n. Y, May %, 1880: studied law.
was admitted TO the bar in New York,
and has since practiced; removed to IL
linois4 in 1858. and from there to Colorado
in 1861; never held office until he was elect
ed to. the United States senate on the adj
mission of Colorado as state. and took his
seat December 4. 1876; was reelected Decem-
Der II 1876, and served until April Z, 1882
when he was appointed secretary of the in
terror by President Arthur. Was again
elected to the United States senate as a re-
publican, and took his seat March 4, 1885:
and reelected in 1890. His. term Of Office
wilh expire March 8. 1891