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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
DIR. Susan A. Edison In Dead.

Washington, Nov. 13.-Dr. Susan A.
Edison, one of the best-known physi-
clans in the United States, and for many
years q resident of Washington, died
Friday In her seyenty-fifth year. DIR.
Edison was one of the physicians sum-
moned to attend President Garfield
after he was shot, and during the long
illness of the president she was at his
bedside more frequently than was any
other of the attending physicians. As
mark of appreciation for her services
to Mr.. Garfield congress voted Dr. Ed
SON $4,000. She was for many years
physician to the Garfield family. The
deceased was of most unsclflsh char
acter, and it was said of her that while
she wore out more horses and carriages
than any other doctor in town in visit
ing the sick she never rendered bill
for her services. If her patients paid
her it was all right, and if they did not
she found no fault.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Not q hit WarIike.

Washington, Nov. lit is stated on
good authority that Premier Sagasta's
reply to Minister Woodford's note, the
full text Of which was read at Tuesdays
cabinet meeting, is eminently satisfac-
tory to this government. In it the
Spanish ministry pledges itself ITO cor
rect the abuses of power in Cuba, which
was the subject of so much complaint
turing the Weyler administration, and
gives assurance Of its friendly feeling
toward the American people. 1t ac-
cepts our good offices in its efforts to
restore peace in Cuba, and in perfect
~ respectful and friendly spirit asks
this government so far as possible to re
strain the insurgent sympathizers in
the United States from giving material
aid to the enemies of Spain in Cuba.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18

for the same period were 1922, 40;
the balance overdrawn June 30, 1895,
was $2.937.42, leaving balance on hand
of $449.66.
Mine Inspectors Report.
Morgan G.. Thomas, j. w. Miller and
James A. Campbell submitted to the
governor their biennial reports as in
spectors of mines. In the First district
there are ten coal producing counties,
viz: Adams, Appanoose, Davis, Lucas,
Monroe, Page, Taylor, Wapello, Warren
and Wayne. However, according to the
inspectors report, many of the mines
of the district have not been in opera
ton to exceed one-third of the time dur
ing the last two years. The conditions
for the same period have not been sat-
isfactory either to the miners or opera
tors, but recently they have improved
materially and the outlook is now
promising. Nine new mines have been
opened and four abandoned. There
were IL fatal accidents during the
period covered by the report.
In the Second district the condition
of the coal trade has improved during
the last few months. The miners have
owing to the increased demand and
brisk prices. The district comprises
the following counties: Mahaska, Keo-
kuk, Jasper, Scott, jefferson, Van
Buren, and Lee. Five new mines have
been opened and equipped. All ship
ping mines have worked nearly full
time during the last half of the biennial
period. There are about 100 mines in
the district with an output of 3,04S, $40
tons for the two years ending June, 30,
1897, an increase over the previous BIZ
ennial period of 23s,4s4 tons. There
have been but two strikes of any inn
portance in this district. There were
during the period IA fatal accidents.
The Third district embraces Adair,
Boone, Dallas, Greene, Guthrie, Marion,
Polk, Story and Webster counties. Close
competition and dull times have made
the business lifeless and disappointing
For all this there has been an increase
in the output of about 100000 tons,
bringing the total up to something over
100000 tons for the two years. The ac-
cidents are charged more to the miners
than to any fault of mine owners.
Counties Must support II.
Attorney-General Remley has submit
ted an important opinion to Auditor
of State Mccarthy relative to the sup
port of the State Soldiers Orphans
home and Home for Destitute Children.
Mr.. Remley says that the new code pro-
vides that the counties shall assume the
support of the home. 1t means a diff
ference of at least $25, 900 year to the
state, as in the past the state has pro-
vided large portion of the support
fund.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
ODD WILL CASE.
Thirty-EIght People Battle Hard for
About $500 Each.

About $500 Each.
Papegs in remarkable will case have
been filed in Webster City. They tell
the story of the disinheritance of an en-
tire family by man worth $4,000; his
strange attachment for neighbor, Mi
chael Simonson, the adoption of that
neighbours daughter, and the bequeath-
ing to her of all his fortune in the
event of her remaining single until 30
years of age. Clamoring for this es-
tate are no less than 38 men, women
and children, all of whom believe that
they are entitled to portion of the
money.
The girl to whom the money is left
is the daughter of Michael Simonson
She was duly and legally adopted into
the Staley home and took that name.
The petition which has been filed re-
cites that an undue influence was
brought to bear upon George Staley
before his death, in May last, to induce
him to will all his property to the young
lady. 1t says Michael Simonson was
with him much of the time, and fire.
quently induced him to become intox-
icated, that he might have more in
fuence over him, and that Staley was
old and not in his right mind when the
document was framed.
The suit is brought against Michael
Simonson and not against the girl, as
she is hardly of legal age-just budding
into IS. At his death George Staley
owned 300 acres of land between Jewell
Junction and Randall and had in the
bank something like $4,000.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
THE TRADE SITUATION.
Colder Weather Accelerntes DIS.
tributiOn In Some Lines.

trtbutiOn In some Lines.
New York, Nov. 13.-R. G. Dun g. Co.
in their weekly review of trade say:
Solder and more stormy weather, so long
needed to accelerate distribution of win
ter goods. has materially helped In some
quarters, and the resulting Improvement
In retail trade Is mentioned in nearly every
northern dispatch this week. so that orders
to fill stocks have been encouraging, and
In some branches the multitude OF demands
for immediate delivery show that the dis
tribution to consumers has already gone
much beyond the expectations of dealers.
But this Is not yet the general rule, and
with many complaints of delayed trade
from other quarters there still remains
the extensive shrnkage caused by fever
and guarantees at the south. II Is, there
fore. the more surprising that the volume OF
all payments through clearing houses con-
tinues about as large as In 1892. and 1867 per
cent. larger than last year. Railroad earn
ings also nearly equal those of 1892 for the
first week Of November, and half the mile
age OF the United States shows earnings
In October of $50. 354 496. or so per cent.
larger than last year and 2.2 per cent. larger
than 1892.
Wheat dropped over cents, but has
since risen as much with heavy buying for
export. Western receipts continue heavy,
in two weeks 1A02S, 907 bushels, against TO-
6Sl,192 last year, while Atlantic exports,
-four included, have been 6.562025 bushels,
against 1922, 23l last year. An English au-
thority reckons the worlds yield at 161,-
100000 bushels less than last year, which
would mean market for all this country
has to spare. Corn exports are again larger
than last year, and the price has risen 1ss
cents. Later prices OF meats do not indi-
cate that farmers have as yet much In
ducement to save corn for feeding.
Failures for the week have been 291 In
the United States, against 276 last year.
and "a In Canada. against 46 last year"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Another Victim of Football.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Nov. 11.-William J..
Heating, 81 years of age, residing with
his parents in North Homestead, died
Tuesday night from the results of an in
jury received in a football game at
Swissvale ten days ago. He was in
jured while playing half back for one
Of two teams engaged in practice and
has been sick ever since.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Daua,s VIII Made Public.

New York, Nov. 1.-The will Of
Charles A. Dana was filed for probate
Wednesday at Jamaica, /. /. 1t gives
the widow his entire estate except the
shares of capital stock at the Sun Print
ing g. Publishing company, which Mr..
Dana possessed. This stock was given
to his son Paul. The value of Mr.. Dana's
estate is said to be between $1,000,O00
and $1,250,0O0.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Ames to BE doomed.

Business men have undertaken to form
an association for the benefit of Ames.
Although the association is not
thoroughly organized at present, the
men interested in it are forming ideas
which, If executed, will be great ben
eft. Ames is in about the center of the
sugar beet raising district, and the as
ISOLATION hopes to secure factory.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
WOman's Missions.

The twenty-first annual state conven-
ton of the Woman's Board of Missions
Of the Interior was held in Cedar Falls
and the election of officers for the en-
suing year resulted as follows: Mrs.
A. L. Frisbie, Des Moines, president;
Mrs. J.. +. Parker, Grinnell secretary;
Mrs. c. L. Rev, Grinnell, treasurer.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
NEW RAILROAD.
Interest Revived in the Sioux City,
Chicago a. Baltimore Line.

The Sioux City, Chicago g. Baltimore
railway, upon the line of which party
of surveyors is working in the vicinity
of Shelbyville, Mo-, is a revival of the
Sioux City & Baltimore railway that
was surveyed in part in 1892. The citi'
zens of Sioux City voted bonds to aid
in the construction of this road, but they
were forfeited by the failure of the COM
pany to comply with the terms. This
was largely due 20 local conditions, as
it was about that time that Sioux City
met with disastrous financial distress.
But now new blood has been infused
into the scheme, and liberal subscrip-
ton was obtained by those who became
interested
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
yesuyius Presents a Grand sight.

Naples, Nov. 1.-THE eruption Of
Mount Vesuvius, which began on Mon
day last, is increasing in activity. The
spectacle is grand. Columns of smoke
and tongues of flame are belching from
the central crater, while showers of
cinders are falling
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Spanish Press Approves.

Madrid, Nov. 13.-The press generally
approves the decree pardoning exiles
from Cuba and Porto Rico. All foreign
ers will be handed over to the care
of the consuls of their respective gov
ernments
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
VIII Increase Endowment.

The Cornell college trustees at Mount
Vernon have decided at once to cancei
a debt of $4,000 incurred by recent inn
provements and to add 100000 to the
endowment fund. II. +. Hoxie, fellow
at the University of Chicago, has been
appointed to an instructorship in the
department of political economy.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
LINCOLN La Chosen.

Chicago, Nov. 12.-Robert T. Lincoln
is acting president of the Pullman Pal
ece Car company and will serve until
n selection for president is made. This
was decided at the special meeting of
the directors Thursday.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
Hone for Durrant.

San Francisco, Nov. 12.-William
Henry Theodore Durrant has been
granted another respite by the supreme
court of the state on writ of probable
cause.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-11-18
University Report.

The board of regents of the State uni
eersity have filed their biennial report
with Gov. Drake. They ask for an ap-
preparation of $1O3,1OO from the next
legislature and ask that the state in
come from the new collateral inherit
ance tax be turned over to the universe
ty. The sum of 200 is asked for the
purchase of new books and it is wanted
in yearly installments of $4,000. The
university library building was burned
down some time since and The regents
say that the institution Is greatly in
need of books. The report shows that
there are now 1881 students enrolled in
the university, an increase of 40 per
cent. since 1892, and 300 degrees were
conferred during the period. The re-
ceipts from all sources for the biennial
period were 1926, 665.4s; disbursements
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05

John MeHenry is moving on the
David Clink farm in west Prairie Dell.
His brother Ned has moved to the
Travis farm in Cherry Grove.
think the roads are very badly
cut up. Mr.. Baker was hauling a
load of hay last Saturday, one wheel
dropped into deep rut, placing the
wagon in such a shape it had to be
unloaded before it could be gotten
out.
George Barth received a painful cut
on the thumb of his right hand last
Saturday while cutting hedge.
We wonder if Prof. Picken will ex-
change some of his early lettuce for
some of our early potatoes.
Mrs. E. w. Arnold said over a week
ago that she had eight hens setting.
She will be ready for the early poultry
market
The Devil never will know how bad
we felt last week when we saw how
our report of Mrs. Malsburys condi-
tiOn was mHtilated. She is still a
great sufferer, not being able to move
only by inching about.
Mr. Campbell has sold his farm in
north Prairie Dell and expects to
vacate soon.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
SALEM.

(W. s Lvtle is the authorized reporter and agent
for the REGISTER at Salem. Those desiring TO sub
| scribe may do so through him. and any assistance
rendered him in gathering the news OF the neigh
borhood will be appreciated.
n. Bettit shipped his fat cattle last
week and got 81, 80 a hundred.
Willis Bettit has gone to Chicago
with cattle for Mr.. Anderson.
H. V. Gillis and wife visited at
Larned Sunday.
Surprises are getting to be quite a
occurance in this community. The
neigh bOrs gathered in at A. Woods
Tuesday to the number of fifty with
well filled baskets and completely
surprised him and his wife. While
on Thursday they gathered at ye
scribe's. Such gatherings are very
nice as it promotes sOcialibity among
neigh bOrs.
J. w. Lower is building a new hog
pasture.
Park Nanskyver was around buy
ing horses last week for FIT. Scott
firm.
Chester VOOner, of Chanute, has
hired to work for H. V. Gillis this
summer.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
NORTH MAPLE GROVE.

(Mrs. S. G. Jordan is the authorized re
porter and agent for the REGISTER at North Ma
ble Grove. Those desiring to subscribed NAV do
so throughher, and any assistance rendered her
in gathering the news of the neighbOrhOOd will
be appreciatedl
Some of the older scholars planned a
surprise party on their teacher (Mrs.
LeavitD last Wednesday evening.
They were successful enough for about
twenty-five young people to be in the
room where she was before she was
aware of it.
Norris Ball is working at Carl
Wisners.
Mr.. 5. Breckenridge has commenced
hauling rock for his new store room
in lola. They expect to move into
town just as soon as the house is
vacated which they have rented.
MIR. William Wood sold his farm to
man from the western part of the
state. last Tuesday. They expect to
move to Carlyle the 10th, until he
makes farther arrangements.
Mr. Frank Christy has rented one
of MIR. r. Youngs farms west of the
river and moved yesterday, Mr.. Jack
Morris moving in his place and Mr..
Deugan in the house vacated by
Morris.
Those from North Maple Grove
taking the common school examina-
ton were Will and Carrie Funston,
May Breckenridge, Jake Troutwine,
Carl Ball, Chester Green and Harvey
Jordan.
Enoch Thompson commenced Mon
day to work for Galispy.
Mrs. Lyman Brown has the first
brood of chickens we have heard of.
Mr.. Charlie Gains new residence Is
all enclosed and is nearly completed.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
GEN EVA.

Miss Knowltou is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Geneva. Those desir-
ing to subscribe may do so through her, and any
assistance rendered her IN gathering the news OF
the neiGhborhood will be sDDrecisted0
Mr.. Fry and family of Illinois have
bought, and are moving on the J. D.
Wilson farm this week.
Several of our citizens attended the
Revival last week at NeOshO Falls.
MIR. William Hyde came down from
Lawrence, Monday, on business.
Mr.. Winnie Spicer gave a dancing
party to his yonng friends Friday
evening.
Mr.. Culbertson and family of Car
lyle are moving on the Rowland farm
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace arrived last
week from Ft. Smith, Ark. They
intend to try farming in Kansas this
year.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
SPRING BRANCH.
Monday

(Mr. Frank Jackson is the authorized reporter
| and agent for the REGISTER at Spring Branch.
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through him.
and any assistance rendered him in gathering the
news Of the neigheorhood will be ApDreciAted0
Rev. Hankins preached at Rock
Greek Sunday night.
Dave Fackler, formerly of these
parts, died last Monday at his home
in NeOsho county, of pneumonia fever.
Charley Wilmuth came up from
Wilson county Saturday.
Mr.. Shafer has bought the Morris
farm in section Is, east of Mr.. Lamb.
Charley Colgin has moved into the
place formerly occupied by Mr.. Lane.
A family from Missouri has moved
onto the Frank Null farm.
Fred Daniels returned from Brown
county Saturday, where he was called
by his brother-in-law, Mr.. Baby,
who with his boy were accidently
crippled.
Mr.. Torrance has rented the John
Moran farm.
This Friday night is the last sup
per at Pleasant Valley.
Sherman Hardin moved west of
lola last week where he has secured
employment on a farm for the coming
season.
The Spring Branch school house
looms up Since the hedge has been
cut from around it.
Mr.. Anderson moved his engine
grinder to his upper feed yard and
ground corn the first of the week.
Mrs. Bird went down to Wilson
county last week to attend the funer-
al of her brother.
The Williams boys ask us to thank
the people of Rock Creek neighbor-
hood for the liberal donation of cash
toward their loss in their recent fire.
John Bilbee, from Cowley county is
in this part this week called here by
the illness of Mr.. and Mrs. Bilbee.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
sAYARD.
year.

&c. E. McCallen is the authorized correspond.
ent for the REGISTER at BayaId. Those desiring
to subscribe may do so through him, and any
assistance rendered him in gathering the news
of the neighborhood will he appreciated.
Mr.. Finnell has resigned his posi-
tion as section foreman at this place.
Mr.. Spencer from Parsons takes Mr..
Finnell's place.
R. E. Fullenwider shipped a load
of fat cattle to Kansas City Thursday
night.
Mr.. Carney went down to Parsons
Sunday.
c. c. Wolfe & Son have moved their
blacksmith shop from Mr.. Rogers
property to lot owned by Mr.. Wolfe
just east of Mr.. Wagner's.
P. w Setter expects to leave for
Port Arthur, Texas in few days.
John and MUIR Mccoy drove over
to lola Monday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
CENTER GROVE.

Miss Belle Reynolds is the authOized report
er and agent for the REGISTER at Center Grove.
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through
her and any assistance rendered her IN gather
ing the news of the neighbOrhOOd will beappre-
ciated.
There was a dance at Mr., Thuny's
in honor of their son Frank, who has
been in Texas and Mexico the past
three years, on Monday evening OF
last week.
Miss Nettie Hall is staying at Mr..
Ellis near Humboldt and Miss Louise
Burkle is staying at Mr.. Brauchers.
Miss Fife Mullenix. of lola, is visit
ing her aunt, Mrs. Cochran.
The young folks spent a very
pleasant evening at Mrs. Wiggins on
Tuesday evening of last week.
School is out the second inst. with a
dinner and entertainment
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
CARLYLE.

&C. A. Stinson is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER st Carlyle. Those desir-
ing TO subscribe may do so through him, and any
assistance rendered him in gathering the news OF
the neighborhood will be aDpreciated.l
Ed. Rhoades made a business trip
to the western part If the State last
week.
Tina, Robert and Albert Arnold
visited in Neosho county part of last
week.
Jesse Wilson has rented the house
on the Capt. Whitaker farm.
John Wilkinson came up from the
Strip last week to visit his brothers.
There was an oyster supper and So
cial at /. II. Lemaster's Wednesday
evening. An enjoyable time was had
by all present.
Mr., Gregory, who bought Mr..
Woods farm, takes possession soon.
He has rented the farm to Mr.. Ruby,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05
PRAIRIE DELL.

(Ars. N. J. Barth is the authorized reporter and
egent for the REGISTER at Prairie Dell. Those
desiring TO subscribe may do so through her. and
any assistance rendered her in gathering the news
sf the neighborhood will be apprecisted0
Miss May Cole from La Harpe was
in our neighborhOOd last Tuesday
soliciting pupils for music class.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Baker were
calling among the neighbors last
Tuesday.
Aunt Linda Burgess says some one
who has long fingers have taken most
all her chickens.
A little new conner is reported at
Pat Flynns.
Mr.. Scott Reedy from Johnson
county was down this week looking
after his land interest. His stopping
place was Mr.. Sherrills.
Mr.. Hamilton of the Marshal
Medicine Go. passed through our
neighborhOOd last Tuesday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05

of the Leanna school carried off the
prize in the former and Miss Meta
Afford also of our school in the latter.
The evening was happily spent and
all seemed satisfied.
Jim Perry, of Humboldt, was visit
ing relatives in this neighbOrhOod
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelso visited at
Chas. Barr's Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs H. GiIlis spent Sum-
day with relatives i'm this vicinity.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-03-05

who will also move into our neighbor-
hood.
The w. NJ. s. meets with Mrs. Stin-
son, Thursday of this week.
Booker Arnold moves to Mrs. Bald
wins farm this week. His sister
Tina is keeping house for him
H. LOngshore and J. d. Christian
sold their cattle to Mr.. Evans of Ft.
Scott. Arthur Longshore and Ora
Dunlap took them over.
Dunlap & Longshore sold their Tex.
as hogs last week to Roberts of
Colony.
Jake Hoke has rented the Bird
farm.
w. t. Woods is going to move into
the house vacated by Chas. Cum
miD0S,