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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Receipts of the Post once Department.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5.-The auditor
for the post Office department has
closed the books of the postal service
for the fiscal year ended June 80, 1897.
The results, compared with the pre-
ceding year, are as follows:
Receipts. 1897, So. 665. 462 IS; 1885, $50. 49,
POS 40: increase. 1885,. 254 So Expenditures.
1897 S94 Oy7 O42 IA; 1895 800 626 296 81 increase
s.. 40, AS 80 Deficit, 1897, sl1. 431 5794I 1895
s.. 127 O8s. A; increase, So 3O4, 49Q9z
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Latest Yellow Fever Report.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1.-The state
board of health's official statement
says: During the "a hours ended at
nine p. m. Sunday there were: Cases
of yellow fever, 81; deaths, ?; total
cases of yellow fever to date, 317; total
deaths from yellow fever to date, SO;
total cases absolutely recovered, SO; to-
tai cases under treatment, 1S6.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Greenbacks are getting scarce

New YORK, Oct. THE plethora of
the gold in the banks and in the treas
ury and the scarcity of greenbacks is
causing banks difficulty in making
payments at the clearing house in bills
and may cause them to return to the
practice of years ago and settle their
daily debt balances in gold.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
RICHER THAN KLONDIKE.
Ore Found at NO2aIes, n. NJ. That Runs
from 81 900 to 100000 a Ton.

BOSWELL, n. NJ, Oct. A syndi-
cate of capitalists has had an expert
at Nogales investigating the mines
there. Large quantities of ore have
been found that runs in gold from 81,
600 TO $4,000 per ton. The American
has ore enough in sight to keep it run
ming for six months, and is only down
$50 feet, and they are running day and
night. There are numerous other new
mines that are as promising as the
American
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
BRYAN Did Not GET Enopgb

WICHITA. Kan, Oct 4-Friends of
w. J. Bryan are accusing the State
Fair association of not toting fair to
the Nebraska orator. Bryan received
3. 400 for his speech here Thursday,
but they insist that the Nebraska
mans share of the gate receipts was
- 600
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Another Wreck on the Rio Grande.

PUEBLO, Col, Oct. 5.-One person
killed outright, one so injured that he
died soon after the accident and many
others more or less injured is the re-
suit of a wreck on the Denver Il Rio
Grande, narrow gauge, at CotOpaxi, y
miles west of Pueblo, at two o'clock
yesterday morning. caused by the
breaking of a Journal on one of the
coaches.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
RniIdine to the IinIf-

HUTCHINSON. Kan, Oct. 4.-The
Hutchinson & Southern road, which
was extended from Cameron to Med
ford, Ok, during the past year. viii
be built on through to Blackwell with
in the next go days. During next year
line will be put through to Denison,
Tex, giving a connection to Galveston
over the Houston & Texas Central.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Latest Wheat Crop Estimates.

CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-The Orange Judd
Farmer, in its final estimate of the
years wheat crop, says that figures
based on actual threshing returns indi-
cate a total yield of $50, 900, 900 bushels,
of which 1913, $50, 600 bushels is winter
and 215, 47O, 600 bushels is spring wheat.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
LITTLE INSANITY THERE.
Census Among Territory Indians Shows
Only 6S of UnsOund Minds.

GUTHRIE, Ok, Oct. 5.-Two months
since an investigation was ordered to
be made at the different Indian agen-
cies in Oklahoma and Indian territory
to ascertain the number of insane In
dians at each agency. The work was
completed last week, and only IS crazy
Indians were found. The census was
taken in order to answer congress upon
the propriety of establishing an insane
asylum for Indians
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Accidentally killed by Her Husband.

SEDALIA, Mo-, Oct. Mrs. John
Kendrick, wife of young farmer liv-
ing near Green Ridge. was accidentally
shot and killed by her husband, his
gun being discharged as he was taking
it from a rack.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08

ford and Senior Sagasta, the premier,
maintain absolute reserve oil the ques-
ton of American relations to Spain.
Leading liberals, however, declare
that Spain can never accept American
mediation in Cuban affairs.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
DE. Norris Dead.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 5.-Dr. J. W. Norris,
a prominent physician of Palmyra,
Mo-, who several months ago was shot
by Daniel Rose, a respected citizen of
that town, for clandestinely entering
the bedroom of the latter's daughter,
died here to-day as the result of his
wound.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Publication Notice.


First published Sept p, 1871
STATE OF KANsAsl 90
ALLEN COUNTY %
In the district court for said county.
John NJ. Kelley, plaintiff, }
vs..
Mabel Kelley, Defendant }
Said defendant Mabel Kelley, will take notice
that she has been sued in the above named
Court for divorce and custody of William KEEL
ley minor child of plaintiff and defendant, and
that plaintiff states as cause of action, adultery
committed by defendant in September 1897
prior to the filing OF plaintiffs petition which
was filed on September 18th, 1897, and that
defendant must answer the petition filed there
in by said plaintiff on or before the 5th day of
November A. ID. 1897, or said petition will be
taken as trne, and judgment will be rendered
for plaintiff in said action for divorce and Gus
tody and control of said minor child VIM
Kelley, and for such other and further relief as
the court shall deem proper. ATTEST:
S. A. GARD, H. NJ. MILLER,
Attorney for Plf. Clerk of said Court
(sEAD 1916
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Greece,s New Premier.

ATHENS, Oct. 3.-King George has in
vited NJ. Zaimis TO form cabinet and
he has consented. His acceptance win
probably cause a split among the Del
yannists, of which party he is a menu
her
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
IN RniId steeI Rarres-

ST. Louis, Oct. Stockholders of
the Consolidated Elevator Co. have
practically decided to organize COM
pany to build steel barges of light
draught. in which it is expected grain
can be shipped to New Orleans for
three cents a bushel
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
New Four-Year-OId Record.

OAKLAND, Cal, Oct. 4.-Joe Wheeler
made new worlds record for four
year-old pacing geldings by pacing a
mile in 2:0715 over a track that was
two seconds slow.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
MARKET REPORTS.
Kansas CITY Live Stock.

since Saturday 1858; calves. 81: shipped Sat-
urday, 765 cattle, IS calves. The market was
steady to a shade lower. The following are
representative sales:
SHIPpINc Avn nRFeSrn prrr srrrpc
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
Men who w0rk

Men who work
on, in, or by the
! water, or are ex-
posed to the cold
or damp are prone
to suffer from that
most painful dis
ease, rheumatism.
This is a disease
of the blood and
can only be per-
manently cured
by going back to
first principles
and driving out
all impurities,
and filling the ar
teries with a new,
rich, red, healthy
life-stream.
This &c fhe req
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08

Troops have been ordered to Tuskar
homa, l. T.. to avert trouble during
the session of the Choctaw council.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08

A terrific confagration destroyed
the village of Austin, Pa, making 500
people homeless. Loss, $500, 200.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08

Sheep = Receipts since Saturday, 1856;
shipped Saturday, Lib The market was
steady to strong The following are represent
tative sales
IA nat Inns. " 1910 IS Sw. lbs . n s425
SO Ut lbs. IS Ass 142 Ut sh....1O2 37O
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08

At Fort Scott, Kan, Judge Walter
l. Simons fined u convicted liquor
sellers 1850.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
MspIATloN OPPOSED.
Spain viii Resist Uncle SANS interference
ia Cuban A{f.irs

Madrid. Oct 4.-The ministerial
changes will not affect the instruc-
;ons which United States Minister
Woodford originally received from
President Mckinley. Both Gen. Wood
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
st. Louis Live stock.

St Louis Live STOCK.
ST. LOUIS Oct 6-Cattle-Receipts. 1900;
market weak; fair to fancy native shipping
steers, S42515 40; light steers to dressed beef
grades, S350l14 20; stockers and feeders g 70
G425; cows and heifers g.. 1O045O; Texas and
Indian steers, g. 751425 cows and heifers, 81 90
Q350
Hogs-Receipts, $500; market SC lower;
light S405Q415; mixed, S3s0G41O; heavy.
S3SO6415
Sheep-Receipts 1000: market steady; NUT
TONS So 25G39O lambs. So 75G55O
Chicago Live stock.
CHICAGO, Oct. 5-Cattle-Receipts, $4,000;
market weak to I0c lower; beeves, So sos 90;
cows and heifers SL9OG4 80; Texas steers, ~ 20
$3.50; western, $1,000 40; stockers and feed
ers. S3OO0440
Hogs-Receipts. $1,000: market moderately
active, &c lower; light s39)Gb425; mixed. $500
4221.; heavy, $3.5OG4 22l5; rough, S3.50G360 -
Sheep-Receipts p 600; market steady to 100
lower; native, 50 25Qg405; western, s2909395;
lambs S3OO05.25
Chicago Grain and Produce.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08
KANSAS STATE FAIR.

Sept. q to Oct. 2. One fare for the
round trip via the Mo. Pac. Ry.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-10-08

Hogs-Reeeipts since Saturday. 1891; shipped
Saturday. 29S The market was TO lOc lower.
The following are representative sales:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
Federal Judge Intimates He
May Rule That Way in a
Commerce Commission Case.
COMPETITION
Not a Defense.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Dec. IA
sitting in the United States circuit
court here, to try cases in which Judge
c. D. Clark is incompetent, today rem
dered decision in the case of the in
terstate commerce commission against
the old East Tennessee, Virginia &
Georgia Railroad company and other
railroad companies entering Chatta-
nooga. The case grew out Of COM
plant made by the chamber of COM
merce of this city to the interstate
commerce commission in 1892, that the
railroads were discriminating against
this city in the matter of freight rates
in favor Of Nashville and Memphis,
both of which cities are in competition
with the business of Chattanooga. The
point raised was that the railroads
were not justified in placing Nashville
on the water rate as against Chatta-
nooga. 1t was charged and shown by
the tariff rates of the defendant COM
panies that goods were shipped from
the East to Nashville and back to
within a very short distance of this
city at a lower rate than was given
from the East to Chattanooga. The
question of the application Of the long
and short haul clauses to the case at
issue was also raised and decided. The
interstate commerce commission decid-
ed that the roads were discriminating
and that Chattanooga should be put
on the same basis with Nashville, and
that Chattanooga should be given the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
House Democrats Favor Gu
ban and Oppose Cur
rency Legislation.
BANKRUPTCY BILL.
Passage of Some Just Meas
ure on the Subject
Approved.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE caucus
of Democratic members Of the house
of representatives tonight resulted in
the adoption Of resolutions defining the
party policy on the questions Of Cuba,
finance and bankruptcy. The caucus
was largely attended, 101 of the 125
Democratic members being present, de-
spite the stormy weather. Representa-
tive Richardson, of Tennessee, acted
as chairman, and Representative Cum
mings, of New York, and Cowherd, Of
Missouri, acted as secretaries. Repre-
sentative Bailey, of Texas, took the
initiative by presenting the following
series Of resolutions:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of this caucus
that the Democratic members Of the house
of representatives ought to resist all efforts,
direct or indirect, to retire the greenbacks and
treasury notes.
Resolved, second, That we are opposed to
privileges Of national banks, or to reduce
the taxes which they now pay.
Resolved. third, That we favor the early
consideration and passage Of the senate reso-
luton recognizing that q condition OF war
exists in the island of Cuba between the gov
ernment of Spain and the Cuban people.
Resolved, fourth, That we favor the early
enactment Of just and wise bankruptcy law.
The first three features Of the reso-
lutions, on finance and Cuba, were
considered separately, the discussion
being vigorous and unanimously favor
able Mr.. Bailey made the main
speech, saying that Democratic men,
bers should take their position prompt
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
FINANCIAL
PROGRAMME
ALL FIXED.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4.-The an
nouncement of the intention Of Secre-
tary Gage to appear before the house
committee Thursday and submit one
financial bill instead of a number Of
separate bills has brought out many
expressions of satisfaction. It has had
also the effect of clearing up situa-
tion which was becoming strained, and
gives promise of an early report to
congress on financial bills. The un-
derstanding was reached as a result of
a visit to the capitol today by the
solicitor Of the treasury, Mr.. Connell,
representing Mr.. Gage. He talked with
a number of the Republican leaders
and it is understood was advised by
Mr.. Dingley and others that 1t would
be desirable to embrace financial sub
jects in one general bill. Later the
solicitor met Chairman Walker and
other members of the committee on
banking and currency, and a general
conference was held as to what should
be done. 1t was made known that Mr..
Gage preferred to let the subject go
over until after the holiday recess. The
COlllliltNISCp 1ONCNCI,J ui SCo Liie1I ~ OC-
sired to take the Gage bill and also
that submitted by the monetary con-
ference under consideration during the
holidays, in order, to be in position
to report progress when the house re-
convened after the recess. It was de-
cided therefore that Mr.. Gage should
submit his measure on Thursday and
appear in person to explain and argue
its merits and answer questions from
the committee. 1t was also made clear
that the secretary would cover all his
proposals in. one general bill, instead
Of cutting the subject up.
This arrangement. gave general salts
faction and, having accomplished this
much, the members fof the committee
canvassed the course they would take
as to making an immediate report to
the house--on the currency question.
1t was decided that the first thing to be
done was to report a bill embodying
the. three features recommended by the
president, viz: A reduction of the tax
on circulation to ene-half of 1 per cent;
the issuance of circulation up to the
par valuee3ef bonds deposited, and the,
establishment of small banks in rural
communities. While these will be en-
bodied in the Gage plan, yet as they
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
CAUCUS ACTION HARMONIOUS.

ly against these financial movements,
now assuming formidable dimensions
owing to the recommendations given
to them by the president and secretary
Of the treasury. He also spoke for a
clear cut position in favor Of the recog-
milton Of Cuban belligerepcy, as en-
bodied in the Morgan resolution which
passed the senate during the extra ses-
sion. There was not dissenting voice
to Mr.. Bailey's propositions and the
first three resolutions were carried by
a unanimous vote, the result being
received with hearty cheers.
The fourth feature of the resolutions,
declaring for just bankruptcy
law, met with some opposition. Mr..
Dearmond, of Missouri, argued that 1t
was not expedient for the party to take
a position favorable to a bankruptcy
bill at this time. The resolution was
supported by Messrs. Bailey, Simms,
of Tennessee, and Swanson, of Vlr-
ginia. The resolution finally prevailed
Dearmond and about half a dozen
position to this course.
On motion Of Mr.. Maddox, Of Geor-
gia, arrangements were made for the
usual congressional committee to con-
duct the congressional campaign Of
1898. The committee is to consist Of
one member from each state, territory
and the District Of Columbia and nine
senators to be chosen by the senate
Democratic caucus. The caucus ad-
journed at 9 o'clock, having been IN
session just an hour and having ac,
complished It's results with practical
unanimity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15

same rates. In his decision Judge
Severens said:
In considering the facts as adduced by the
Interstate commerce commission, bearing
upon the question of discrimination, I have
to say have been surprised. The proof is
startling. condition Of affairs which allows
freight to be shipped from New York through
Chattanooga to Nashville and then shipped
back by a local rate cheaper than it could
be shipped direct to Chattanooga must of ne
cessity be radically wrong and badly in
need Of correction. I shall not deny that the
carriers had a right to take into considera-
ton the fact, as adduced here of a low rail
and water rate from the East, via Evansville
to Nashville, in making and forming heir
rates. but this rule Is not to be carried to
unreasonable lengths in making defense in
this instance and unless the carriers can
show where the commission failed to take
into account some material right which the
carriers had, 1t will sustain the order of
the commission. However, I do not believe
counsel for the carriers can prove this point
The burden Of the proof is upon the carriers,
and shall give their attorneys ten days in
which to file brief showing, if such can be
done, that the commission erred in refusing
to allow carriers to set up competition as
defense to the charge of discrimination. I
shall also grant the attorneys for the CON-
mission five days in which to answer the
brief of the railroads attorneys. AS I said
before, the evidences of discrimination
against Chattanooga are startling and 1 do
not see how the commission could have done
otherwise than they did. Unless the counsel
for the carriers shall find more proof than
is in the record now, shall sustain the COM
mission.
L. S. Shower of Washington, coun-
sci for the interstate commerce COM
mission, states that this is the strong
est case the commission has ever had
against railroads showing unlawful
discrimination.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
.NEN LEGISLATION 0 INTEREST TO TH[ NORTHWEST
immigration Aet Plum for Peterson Coon Rap ids Dam

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA
r e p r n a tive Loren
Fletcher today introduced a
bill permitting the building
Of a dam across the Missis-
sippi between Coon Rapids
and the northern limits of
Minneapolis. The bill pro-
vides that the consent of
congress be granted to the
Twin City Rapid Transit
company to construct across
the Mississippi at a point
between Coon Rapids and
the northern limits of the
city. a dam, canal and
works incident thereto for
water power purposes. 1t
is also provided that the
dam shall be so constructed
that the United States can
at any time construct in
connection Herewith a suit
able lock for navigation
purposes, and may also at
any time take possession of
this dam and control it for
purposes Of navigation by
paying the company the
actual cost of construction
and without destroying the
water power created by it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
DEAL FALLS THROUGH.
Armstrong Will Not Buy Newport
News Plant.

News Plant.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14.-The Herald
tomorrow will say: The plan of Sir
William Armstrong, of Armstrong,
Whitworth & Co., of Newcastle-on-
Tyne, England, to purchase the large
plant of the Newport News ship build
ing and dry dock company, in Vir-
ginia, according to Coils P. Hunting
ton, its owner, has probably fallen
through. Sir William Armstrong more
than year ago looked at the property
with an idea Of purchase, and obtained
an option on it from Mr.. Huntington.
The ship yard extends for a mile along
the water front, and is the largest
plant of the kind in the United States.
1t was Sir William Armstrong; idea
to still further enlarge the plant, but
because Mr. Huntington refused to
make any changes in his formal offer,
the deal dragged along without any
thing definite being done. Mr.. Hunt
ington said yesterday that the Eng
lishman's option would expire in few
days, and, as he had heard nothing
from him recently, he believed the deal
would fall through. The ship yard
Sir William Armstrong fails to make
nearly $500 men. 1t is Mr.. Hunting
tons intention to improve the property
himself and increase its facilities, If
is valued at S6,00O,O00, and employs
the purchase.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA
The long contest over the
appointment Of a collector
Of customs at st. Paul was
settled today. Senators Dav-
is and Nelson agreed to in
dorse State Senator John
Peterson for the position.
Mr.. Davis, in speaking of
the decision, said:
"The qualifications Of all
candidates for this pace
were carefully considered
and a determination to nom
mate Senator Peterson was
reached after a thorough
consideration OF the claims
of the other applicants.
We believe his appointment
will be for the best inter-
est OF the party. His can
didacy was almost unani-
mously indorsed by the
Swedish people of Minneso-
ia. His personal character
is beyond reproach, and he
is. regarded as a man of
the highest ability" Rep
resentative Tawney is not
particularly pleased at hav-
ing his candidate, ]. M. Di-
ment, turned down.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15

WASHINGTON, Dec. IA
Among the bills introduced
in the senate today was one
by Mr.. Kyle Is. ID to
change the immigration laws
of the United States. He
gave notice that at the
proper time he would Of
fer the bill as a substitute
for that which is now
pending before the senate.
-"In only one feature" said
Mr.. Kyle. docs my bill
differ materially from the
measure now before the
senate. My bill provides
that all immigrants shall
have their test of eduea-
ton made by the United
States consuls at the points
nearest their homes. II is
serious hardship for these
people to cross the ocean
with the prospect staring
them in the face of falling
in the test at the port of
a. foreign country. This
feeling of stage fright derbt-
less SO seriously affects
many of them that Saey
are unable to do themselves
Justice in reading the pies
scribed sections of the Con-
stitution of the United
States. The measure I have
offered is to remedy what
/ regard as a defect in the
measure now under consid-
Grafton in the senate"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-12-15
COLONIZING
KIAO CHOU.
Germans Preparing TO Make the Port
an Open One.

LONDON, Dec. 14.-According to
special dispatch from Shanghai, the
German government contemplates colo
nizing the province of Shan Tung with
German families and making Kiao-
Chou an open port. On orders from
Pekin the Chinese troops have been
withdrawn still further from Kiao-
Chou to prevent conflict Viceroy
Chang Chen Tung denounces the cow
ardice of the Pekin authorities in yield
ing to Germany, and declares his own
readiness to lead the troops against the
Germans.