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CROSSING THE DELAWARE.

was in nominal command through the
frequently expiring terms of enlistment)
of small body Of ragged and III armed
soldiers, without recourse to fleets or
any sort Of eXtraDeous suCcCr and COM
PEELED to inaction from the very exigen-
cies of his condition.
Building hUts in the woods, the
American soldiers prepared as well as
they were able to resist the inclem-
,encies Of the winter, but it was not long
before gaUnt famine stared them in the
face, and their commander was obliged,
reluctant as he was to do SO, to order
out foraging parties to provide the mer-
est necessarjes for subsistence. At enc
time during this terrible winter fully
one-third of the II, 900 troops were in
oapacitated from nakedness and sickness.
But winter melted into spring, and
their deliverance was at hand, for in
May Howe was superseded by Clinton,
who, finding, as Franklin tersely put it,
that philadelphia had captured Howe
instead of Howe taking Philadelphia,
resolved to evacuate the city. Then came
the long expected opportunity for which
Washington had been waiting. The
British had scarcely crossed the Della
ware ere the Americans were harassing
their TANKS. On the 2Sth of June took
place the battle of Monmouth Court
House, which Washington himself,
though not claiming it as decisive vic
tory, owing to the unexpected retreat of
the British during the night, said that
''from an unfortunate beginning turned
out glorious and happy day" for the
Americans. This unfortunate begin
ming" was the dastardly retreat of Gen
eral Lee in the face of his commanders
advance with the main command, thus
running the comprehensive scheme which
would doubtless have resulted in British
defeat and dispersal of their entire
forces.
This is one of the occasions when, it
is claimed, Washington used strong
language, and under the circum-
stances, seeing his long cherished and
we'll matured plan for the humiliation
of his enemy ruined by the detection of
one whom he had some reason to sus-
pect as a traitor and knew to be COW
ard, the only wonder is that he could
have found language strong enough to
fit the exigencies of the moment.
Through all that dreary winter of mac
ton, under the strain of most terrible
mental suffering, he had hoped and
planned for just such an opportunity as
the one presented. His soldiers had been
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21
The Specialists Criticised.

Several specialists devoted to some
particular breed often group together
and style themselves a Plymouth Rock
club or Buff Cochin club or any other
variety, as the case may be, says Farm
News. Ostensibly the aim of these clubs
is TO improve and advance the interests
of the particular variety with which
they are affiliated, and if this was ac-
complished and the work stopped there
all well and good, but the trouble is
they don't stop at that point. In fact,
they frequently do not travel in that di-
rection at all, but go off at tangent
after some senseless fad, the accomplish
ment- of which not only means no gain
whatever for the breed from utility
standpoint, but often the reverse. Take
the Buff Cochin for instance. IN the de-
stroying hand of the fancy it has ret
regarded from one Of our very best and
most useful fowls into a. useless, IN
slightly and unclean mass Of feathers. 1t
cannot produce eggs. 1t cannot produce
flesh. Its whole energy is expended IN
producing an abnormal growth Of feath-
ers. The Buff Cochin of today as the
faDeiers want it is worthless variety
and cannot be kept with profit in any
poultry yard.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21
PelSin Ducks.

The Pekin duck is procured very cas-
lily from the breeders of poultry almost
anywhere. 1t is quite favorite breed
and quite common. 1t is large in size,
weighing seven or more pounds when
fully grown and we'll fed. But the
young ducks, weighing about four
pounds, are the most in demand. They
are readily fattened on oats given in
water, out of which the grain is gath
cred by the ducks. There is only one
other white duck, which is the Ayles-
bury, the favorite Guck in England,
where, in the vicinity of the town of
Aylesbury, everybody rears them in
large numbers. Ducks need no water to
swim in. They are better on the dry
ground and in a green grass field. They
are useful in garden, doing much good
in gathering snails and worms. They
have been known to eat potato beetles
and squash bugs, which other fowls will
not touch.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21

their leader. The lightning stroke was
about to fall, when a coward interposed.
Of all things in the world Washington
hated most coward. Incapable himself
of the sentiment of fear, he could not
understand it in others. 1t enraged him
almost beyond restraint, for he himself
was always in the forefront of battle,
many times needlessly exposing himself
through pure love of danger. Yes, there
is ever reason to suppose that he used
strong terms in his rebuke Of Lee and
that if he had smitten him with his
eword-as he should have done-he
could not have wounded more deeply.
During the summer of 177S the Count
d'Estaing arrived at Newport with IA
sail Of the line, and combined expedi-
ton was arranged against the British
in Rhode Island, which was frustrated
by the pre- nature action of the French
admiral in provoking a sea fight and
then retiring to Boston for repairs.
Washington's prudence and wisdom
were never better displayed than at this
JullCbuTt VI dndlISJ WHel eHc AAiCAiOAh
General Sullivan (who was compelled
to retreat, owing to the injudicious ac-
ton Of his French ally INDUCED in
open criticism of such conduct.
1.-The disagreement between the army
under your command and the feet"
writes Washington, "has given me sim
gular uneasiness. The continent at large
is concerned in our cordiality, and it
should be kept up by all means consist
ent with our honor and policy.
First impressions, you know, are longest
retained and will serve to fix. in great
degree, our national character with the
French. = Permit me to recommend,
in the most particular manner, the Guilt
walton of harmony and good agreement
and your endeavors to destroy that ill
humor which may have found its way
the officers 1t is of the utmost
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21

The generally good results of Wash
ington's policy in playing a waiting
game and closely following the British
initiative were conspicuously manifest
at the close Of this campaign, for the
Americans had gained knowledge of
war. confidence in their prowess, yalu-
able allies IN the French and the active
cooperation of a considerable army, as
well as a navy. The theater Of war was
transferred to the south by the sailing
of a strong English force from New
York. Rhode Island was abandoned
and ali the northern army concentrated
at the city at the mouth of the Hudson.
But still Washington chung TO his CEN
trail idea and relaxed not at all his grasp
on West Point, where he had valuable
stores in magazine In July occurred
the brilliant assault at Stony Point by
General Wayne, who, in reply to Wash
ington's question, "WiIl you storm it?"
replied, 81 will storm hell if you will
plan it. "
In August Major Lea drove the Brit
ish from Paulus Hook, opposite New
York, and General Sullivan exacted ret
ribution for the Wyoming massacres. On
the sea our strength was increasing, and
in September Paul Jones captured two
British men-of-war after a most desper-
ate battle in the English channel.
Unable to drive the British from New
York, yet Washington circumsoribed the
circle of their operations and kept them
confined to it's immediate neighborhood.
Still, with bis eye upon the possible
= ,neuyers of the enemy northwaTdly
or southwardly, he established himself
in winter quarters at Morristown, N. J.
The mansion in which Washington
was domiciled at Morristown is yet
standing, in excellent preservation, and
contains numerous souvenirs Of his tarry
there. At THAI time it was owned by the
widow of Colonel Jacob Ford, who gave
up all but two rooms TO Washington and
his military family of IS. Writing to
General Greene, in January, 1880, he
says, "All Mrs Ford s family are crowd
ed into her kitchen and scarce able to
talk for the colds they have caught"
The main army was cautioned three or
four miles away on Kimball's bill, from
which was an extensive view from the
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21
a Chapter ON Colds
SssszTs2lE ggEaal5Tg0NS TE8IT may PREVENT
SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
TIE Danger Of Negecting a Common Cold"
Serious and Often Fatal MaladieS may
Result from CareleSSneSS.
From, tae vesrs, Ra.74sonburg, La.

In most instances colds are tire result of
imprudeIIce or lack O. torethought. Even
i'm eases where a sudden cnahge in the
weather or an unavoidable exposure is re-
sDonsible for the first slight cold, fresh and
more severe colds may ne avoided by OBJ
serving q little care. But "a mere cold is
such a common thing anG causes so little
inconvenience that Notwithstanding all pre-
vious experiences We neglect TO take the
most simple precautions, in the way of
wearing suitable clothing, the avoidance of
draughts. etc.
One should always bear in mind the
necessity of exercising a constant vigilance
to avoid catching cold. When the tempera-
ture in the house is higher than that out of
doors. never 20 ont without putting on an
additional wrap. Never sit in a cold room
even though you do not feel chilly. And it
is better to suffer little discomfort from
wearing heavy Undertaking than to run
the risk of chill.
The following letter from lady in Sicily
Island, Ia, graphically illustrates the dis
tressing consequences that sre liable to fol-
low simple cold
"In February, 1896. had a severe cold
which settled OH my lungs. resulting in a
serious cough. Ny appetite failed, and
became so weak that was scarcely able to
walk across the room. ! weighed only
ninety-four pounds. and had given up all
hope of recovery when | happAued 10 read
an article in a newspaper describing some
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21

cures effected by DR.. Williams Pink Pills,
and concluded TO try them.
81 commenced using them, and before |
had taken half box | felt like new crea-
ture. Ny appetite was restored, my cough
grew less. and | was able to sleep sOundly at
night, which | had been unable to do for
months before
After taking two boxes of the pills was
weighed again and to my establishment my
weight was ll3 pounds, gain of 10 pounds:
Previous 10 taking the pills | had suffered
with cold hands and feet, but now have no
trouble whatever from that source.
81 can truly say am now in better health
than have been for years. The effect of the
Pink Pills is wonderful, and ] can recon-
mend them in all cases of debility and weak
ness.
Mrs. A. L. STAFFORD"
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain in con-
densed FORM all the elements necessary to give
new life and richness to the Flood and restore
shattered nerves. They are an unfailing Spe-
ciic for such diseases as lOc0mOtOr dtaxia. par
tai paralysis, st. Vitus' dance, sciatica, neu-
ralgia, rheumatism, nervous headache, the
after effect of la grippe, pGlpitatiOn of the
heart. pale and Sallow compilations. all forms
of weakness either in male or female. Pink
Pills are sold by all dealers, or will be sent
post paid on receipt Of price, 30 cents a box.
or six boxes for 1874 tthey are never sold in
bulS or by the 1907. by addressing DR.. VIII
liams Medicine Company, Schenectady, NY
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with the commander about a plan OF
campaign. 1t was while absent on this
mission that the treason of Arnold was
disclosed by the arrest and-eonfession of
Major Andre, the news of which met
him on the return journey. Prompt ao-
ton was necessary to save West Point
and its valuable stores from the loss to
which the traitor had exposed it, and
Washington's return was not moment
too soon to checkmate the British scheme
and save his posts. He strengthened
them all as well as he was able, and the
British commander gained absolutely
nothing from Arnold's detection and
Andres ignominious death. But with
an empty military chest and a barren
commissariat it was then impossible fer
Washington to engage in an active cam.
paign.
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SberfFs Sale Uader Execution.

CFirst published April q, 1879
STATE OF kansas, -
tOTETY OF ALLEN -
In the District Court, Seventh Judicial Dis
trict. Sitting in and ;Or Allen Comfy. state Of
Esusas.
Narv y. Norihrnp, Administrator
Of the estate Of !. j.. NOrjhTup.
deceased plaintiff.
SGmupi +. Y alter. defendant,
By virtue OF an cErcutjIu issued by the Clerk
Of the seventh JuiirIsl Dist-icf Court ia snd
FIR al'eu county. state 81 Kansas. III the above
entitled cause, end 70 Wr directed and deliver
81, ! viii on NoliiHy May y, A D. 1897. att
o'clock J.. ~ OF said dav a: the front door Of
the court houSe in the Citv Of IOia. AucI county
KauSaS offer for sale and sell to the highest
BIDDER. for caSn IL nsud. re- iOllowiug fes-
bed real estate tO-wit: The north BALI %
of toe northeast quarter "a Of section eleven
OD Of township twenty five t15i ia range eigh-
1een u.s. in Allen county Kansas, said property
levied on. and tn he sJit the property Of
the above named defendant, Samuel +. Walter.
Said lands ana teuemeutS 20 be sold without
apprBiSemcnt 10 satisfy said execution.
c. c AUsHEKM ~
(2;-26 Sherii OF Alien County Kansas.
Sheriff on e. lola. Kansas, pril y, 1897.
OsCAR FOCsT & SON Attys for PHI.
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WASHINGTON
The Boy, The Lover, the
J Soldier and The
Statesman.
By F. a. C3ER.
author Of The Empress Josephine"
"TrGUelS In MeJico," Etc, Etc.
copyright. 1857. by the Author.l
copyright. 1887, by the Author.l
CHAPTER XVIII.
wAsHINaroN AS A sTRArEq1sr.

WASHINGTON AS STRATEGIST
The British might have traiied our
troops to their winter quarters by the
blood stains on the snow from the LAGER
ated feet of shoeless soldiers, and why
they did not attack this disabled band
in their retreat at Valley Forge is one
of the inexplicable things of the war.
An English contemporary writer on the
Revolution declares, 81 am Of the opin-
ion that any other general in the world
than General Howe would have beaten
General Washington, and any other
general il the world than General Wash
ington would have beaten General
Howe -
This criticism may we'll apply to the
British commander, but does not fit
Washington at all. The one was III com
mand of efficient troops, we'll paid and
enlisted for a period longer than the
war would last. He had unlimited re-
sources, a feet at his orders, arms and
ammunition in abundance. The other
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-05-21

importance, t0o. TAT TIE soiCIers and
the people should know nothing of this
misunderstanding, or, if it has reached
them, that means may he used to stop
its progress and prevent its effects. "
By conciliatory correspondence with
D'Estaing, also, he soothed the ru1iied
feathers Of the FreEch gamecock and
secured his good will toward the cause
in which they were now mutually en-
barked
Washington did not follow the British
from Monmouth, as it would have been
futile, but crossed the Hudson higher
up, at Kings Ferry, and after establish
ing a Gordon Of military posts, extending
eventually from Long Island sound to
the Delaware, he returned to New Jer
sey in December, remaining in winter
cantonment until the next June. Wash
ingtOn's perception-almost prescience
of future necessities and his farTeach-
ing strategy compel our admiration.
He had early perceived and acted upon
the belief that the possession of the
Hudson was necessary to success. At
least, by losing control Of it and the
middle states. he would allow the col
onies to be severed in two and conse-
quently the more easily beaten. This ex-
plains his constant recoil to that artery
of communication between north and
south, like a relaxed bowstring, after
every defeat. He most materially assist
ed and brought about the surrender of
Burgoyne by keeping the British too
busy guessing his whereabouts and spec-
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Road Notice.
First PUBLISHED May 2l S97. }

STATE OF KASSASt
COUNTY Of ALIEN .
The state OF Kansas 10 whom Il nay concern:
Whereas, Application has been made by petit
ton TO the Beard of County Commissioners of
said county, for varatiug a county road as
follows, tO-wit: Commencing at OF near the
south shore of NeOsbO river where said river
crosses the east line of the southeast quarter of
section eight (8. township twenty-five t25i,
range eigh ieen tlSl running thence south 10 the
southeast conner Of the above described quart
er section Said road is situated in Allen
county. Kansas.
Ana whereas. Geo. Eldridge. r. Purlorn and
Chas. arnold viewers and Lutte Slower county
surveyor 0f said county. have been ordered by
said Comfy commissioners 10 view, survey
and yacaJe raid rOafi
Therefore, yOu are hereby notified that said
viewers and surveyor viii proceed. on the 10th
day of June 1897. nj ten O clock a. m, At the
place Of beginning of said road, % view, survey
AID vaeate said roa6. and perform whatsoever
other duties as are REQUIRED of them by law:
and unless You theu file a written application
with sid viewers giving a descriptions Of the
premises on which yOn claim damages or CON-
pensauon your application for the same viii
be barred
Witness my hand at nv Office in lola, ia said
county this 18Th day OF aay, a. D 1897
JAS. WAKEFIELD.
County Clerk
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CHAPTER XIX.
TIGHTENING THE CoILs.

cit is not a little pleasing nor
less wonderful to contemplate, - wrote
Washington TO a friend, in December,
1879, "that, after two years maneuver-
ing and undergoing the strangest yicis-
STUDIES, both armies are brought back
to the very point they set out from, and
the offending party in the beginning is
now reduced to the pickaxe and spade
for defense. The hand of Providence
has been so conspicuous in all this that
he must be worse than an infdel that
lacks faith and more than wicked that
has not gratitude to acknowledge his
ohli0ations -
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To be confined.
How Poultry Never Pays.

Now, with all due respect to every
body concerned, we never knew of SOL
itary case-and we have seen lots Of
them-nor did we ever hear of a soli-
tary, well authenticated instance where
a poultry farm was intrusted entirely
to hired help, with even the most skill
full superintendent that ever made a
bowling success of it, and the only au-
dible bowling was from the proprietor,
for the cash that was gone and never
returned. We believe it is utterly i'm
possible for success to result from such
a mode of prosecuting the business. On
the other hand, we can point to many
poultry establishments where the pro-
prietors are practical men and women
and thoroughly understand the business
in all its details and take entire charge
of their own work, hiring sufficient
help who do not "know it all, " but who
do as they are told, and every enc of
these establishments are successful, all
the way from earning a good living to
doing a handsome business which is
constantly increasing. w. II. Rudd Of
the Orroco Poultry Farm.
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SberiFs Sale.
eFirst published May fs97.l

fFirst published May = 1871
State of Kansas, Allen County. IS.
In the District Court, Seventh Judicial Dis
trict. siting in and for Allen county, state of
Kansas.
Emma Fortwaguglar, plaintiff
VS..
Samuel F. Helms and Sophia A,
HELMS his wife, dts.
BY virtue of an order of sale issued by the
Clerk Of the Seventh Judicial District Court. in
and for Allen county. State of Kansas, in the
above entitled cause, and TO me directed and
delivered, win on
Monday June :. A. D. 1897
at O'Clock p. m. OF said day, at the front door
OF the court house in the city of lola, Allen
county. Kansas, offer for sale and sell TO the
highest bidder. for cash IN hand. the following
described real estate. tO-Igit: The northeast
quarter "a of section FIVE % of township No.
twenty five (25 south of range No. twenty-one
Oh east Of the sixth 9TH principal meridian
sitnate 10 Allen county. State of Kansas.
Said lands and tenements will be sold with
appraisement to satisfy said order of sale.
G.. AUsHERMAS,
Sheriff of Allen County. Kansas
SherifFs Office. leila, Kansas. April ., 1897.
keene & Gates attvs for plf
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BHdqe Contracts Wanted.
(First published April o, 1879

Public notice is hereby given that between the
hours of and s O'CLOCK D. m on the 22nd day
of May 1897. the Board Of County Commission
ers of Allen county Kansas. will at the Office of
the County Clerk of said County In the city Of
lola publicly award to the lowest possible bid.
der, a contract for the building of an iron or
steel bridge across Deer Creek on the section
line between sections 10 and II. Twp "a, Range
Is Which said bridge shall consist of one
span 100 feet in length, with roadway II feet
wide Sealed proposals fO- the bnilding of said
bridge are invited and must be filed with the
County Clerk before L o'clock N. on the 22nd
day of May 1897
JAS. WAKEFIELD Z. D,LACEY
Co Clerk. Chairman.
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RillS Wnntad
First nsblished d APRIL 1877

U IIAt pasJIISLtU . ItIIi' I"I3'J
Tub'ic notice is hereby given that between
the hours of l snd O'Clock p. IN. ON Saturday
the 22nd day OF May 1897. the Board OF County
Commissioners OF Aim county, Kansas. will at
the office the CO1ntv Clerk in the city of lola
publicly award To the lowest possible bidGer,
contract for the buildidg Of a vault for the Zee
OrdS of said county, plans and specifications
for which are on file in the County Clerks Office
Sealed proposals for the building of sail vault
are invited and must be fled with the County
clerk before u O'clock N. on Saturday May 22nd
1897
JAS. WAKEFIELD z. D. LACEY
Co. Clerk. Chairman.