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The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-03-27
L, G. DUCHAMP,
Hardware, Furniture, Paints, Oils,
Wheel-Wright, Crockery Etc.
DEALER IN
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pair of Creole Horses Mules pull it, throws in the
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sold $50 Of them in less than Is MONTHS you always
find them ON TERMS or for CASH at the PLANTERS
|SToRE, at UNCLE LoUISS, who has years of exper
lance with Agricultural Implements. Corn Planters
Cotton Planters at $3.50.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

"My stars, what a panic" exclaimed
Col Norton. IL wish we had not don :
it"
Well he might. The teams went here
and there, out of the control of the driv-
ers. Then one was seen running down
the street-it was the one with the God
dess of Liberty. Behind it went two rid
ers-Harry and Led. 1t was a race for
life. The two young men were well
mounted. but they had swift horses to
catch. At the end of the road was hill
and down at the bottom bridge. Their
time was short. On one side rode one
and on the other his rival. Now both
realized that they were to test the love
of the woman they both admired.
Dorine chung to the wagon, which
pitched and wavered, alone on the
vehicle.
Here" shouted Harry. Jump to me
and l will hold you'll"
Here" put in Led, in that strong
tone of his, "let me catch you! I'll come
alongside."t
She looked from one to the other.
Even in the terror of the position she
saw something of the situation and
wished for an instant that she could
escape making a choice before the
crowd. But look ahead told her that
that was impossible-now was her time.
The hill was nearer and nearer. The
people were wondering why she did not
leap, for they saw it was impossible for
the riders to stop the team. Suddenly
she satisfied them. With an abandon
that showed how strong was her faith,
toward Led Norton.
The young cattleman was ready for
the duty Of the minute. He reached out
his strong right arm and as she came to
him threw it around her waist. With a
quick motion he brought her to the
saddle and then turned his horse back
toward the center of the crowd.
''She jumped into the arms of a north
ender!" exclaimed a dozen of her
friends, "for shame." But Dorine
seemed not to care. She smiled at them
when she rode back with Led's arm
around her, and Harry was glad that
he went on to catch the team and was
not there to see.
THAT was a smart trick of yours"
said Mr.. Norton to his son, day or two
after.
Not so smart as that of yours and the
rest in trying to brighten and break up
the south enders' parade" was the re-
ply. at did good in two ways: it won
me a wife and put the two towns on
friendly basis"
what do you mean. sir? A wife
and friends."
Miss Vandele promised me to marry
me as we rode back from the runaway
and the people were so thoroughly
mixed by the fright that they will
quarrel no more. \ marriage between
the two leading families will help
things, too, don't you think ~
Mr.. Norton did not say what he
thought-perhaps he did not think any
thing fit for expression. As for his son
he was more than satisfied. He had won
a goddess, as he put it. and had healed
neighborhcod quarrel, and that was
glory enough for one Fourth of July.
CHARLES MOREAU HARGER.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

These old fogies may fight if they want
to, but we won't be so foolish. Wecan't
help it, of course, but let's go in for
some fun out of it anyhow"
I'm with you. We are to have god
dess of liberty in flag dress and a
golden crown. You can't guess who it
is to be-
That homely Miss Lyons. of course.
She always forces herself to the front"
''Wrong-Miss Dorine Vandele."
why her father is worth half a
million"
''WeIl. she will do anything for me, ~
with a satisfied air.
oh, no, that's il, is it?" and the cat
tie king-to-be rode away. In his heart
was a little bitterness, for Dorine was
to him something better than the rest
of the girls of the town. north or south,
and he did not like at all the tone of his
companions expression.
So North Mayvile prepared for its
parade and speeches. and South May
vile did the same. Harry and Led met
often and exchanged notes as to the
very bitter rivalry.
For days the two sections of the town
were excited. The tales of the doings
of "the other side" were related with
great exaggeration. Dorine heard
them and wondered if her party was to
be so very much outshone.
'Tbey tell me that they are getting
up a caricature of me-" she said to
Harry.
"They would not dare" was the eager
response. IF they did I would punish
the author myself"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

such thing, but Mr.. Podgers thought
he knew his boys. They were such
good little fellows!
For one whole day the boys with
stood the strain, but the next afternoon
they decided it would do no harm just
to peep into the box. 1t was wonder
full! Such an array they had not even
dreamed of.
Teddy handled one of the big crackers
carefully.
81 wonder how much noise it will
make?' he said.
"Oh! a awful lot" said 10. won't
it be fun!"
YES" said Ted "Wonder if we
mightn't just try one?"
YES" said 10; you go ahead and do
it. Papa won't care for one"
So Ted got a match, and 10 lighted
the cracker. That was all in the china
closet.
Lets take it out in the yard" said Jo
But just then Mr.. Podgers happened
to come home. The boys heard his
tread in the hall.
"Put it back, quick!" exclaimed 10,
maybe papa wouldn't like it."
So they put it back.
In moment there was a terrific ex-
plosion in the china closet. Then an
other. Then the closet seemed to grow
too small for the noise. Dishes began to
dash around its interior in wild ecstasy
1t was like a cross between a boiler
factory and an earthquake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Podgers rushed to the
scene. A few sky-rockets were still
gyrating in confinement.
Two very quiet little boys stood out
side the closet door.
Mr.. Podgers stood silent a moment,
and Teddy looked up into his face
Goubtfully.
"They's good firecrackeCs, papa"
was all he said.
And his father went out to find a
timber pine board.
ELLIS PARKER BUTLER.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
Experf Advice.

"Who wouldn't be boy again ?" said
the man with a bundle of sky rockets
under his arm. 1T is something to be-
envied, this exhilaration that comes
with the glorious Fourth"
do you mean that you wish you
could shoot fTecrackers and Roman
candles?" inquired sad-eyed young
ster, with linen trousers and a rubber
around his chin to keep his hat on.
'Why-er-of course"
well. then, mister, you're wishing
the wrong wish. What you want to do
is not to wish that you were boy. but
that you were some boys father"-
Washington Star.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

What better right has any land to glorify
its past,
To faunt its flags in gay festoons from
every roof and mast,
To count aloud its myriad joys-ashieve-
ments DER and Ger
And look with confidence ahead for count
less mercies more?
To give its thankful thoughts to brave
and patriotic sires.
And kindle on thousand hills glad free
dom's beacon fires?
Upon this land and age now fall Heavens
gifts in ceaseless showers.
Invention multiplying all our resources and
powers;
The lightning. serving man with strength.
with CHEEKY glow and gleam-
Devices by the millions aiding science.
steel and steam;
While men with active brains direct each
busy wheel or helm,
And stand I'm conscious power as chiefs
and rulers of the realm.
Then, looking forward from to-day, waves.
storms, rough water stemmed,
We see the clearing future skies. with
stars of promise gemmed;
Our hammered stars rejecting these In
pledge of joys to be.
With promised rainbows arching Ger our
country of the free;
All brave, no slave, but every soul Heaven
crowned on freedoms sod.
With liberty to gain each prize, expand
and worship God.
Ere many years have passed and gone
strange things shall come to pass.
Wise education simplified for every lad
and lass,
Electric power in touch and tune to seize
on every task,
And wonders done before the wish finds
words in which to ask.
All this the present sees in light shed from
great things to be,
AS well as from our stored past and sires
who made us free:
On such day the past and future hand in
hand draw nigh,
And Glory clasps them in her arms the
Fourth day of July.
To make the welkin laugh and ring, be
happy as you may;
This is the nations triumph hour, it's In
dependence day.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
THE DAY WE CELEBRATE.

"Who is in charge of the other side %
LED Norton, of course"
Dorine's color heightened, but Harry
did not notice it. He was at last re-
warded by securing her promise that
she would act the principal parts in the
parade. He went away wondering how
he could arrange it so that he might be
near ner on the glorious occasion.
! On the eve of the important day there
was gathering in the back room of the
| Cattlemen's club. Around the table
sat six of the largest owners of stock on
the range. They talked of the morrow.
81 am in favor of knocking them out
once for ALL" Col. Norton was saying.
That side of the town has got to be
I wiped out eventually or our property
will be worthless. Let's scare their old
parade out of sight and let them see
that we are running the town"
Some objection was raised. but in the
end the worthless were all satisfied with
a plan that promised dire trouble for
the neighboring burg. But only the six
cattle barons knew of it when the morn
ing dawned. The rivalry of western
towns does not permit of much conf
dence or exchange of courtesies.
There was another conference that
night, but the cattlemen did not know
of it. Only two were in it-Harry and
Led. When they parted twas with
laughand merry call from the former:
1T will be fun for all of 'em"
Independence day dawned with the
beauty of the prairie skies shining over
the town. 1t was day for the Young to
rejoice in and for the old to be thankful
for. Mayville was astir early and there
was not resident who did not feel that
he was interested in the celebration,
both for the purpose of making for his
side the best showing possible and to
Guido the opposition. The rival parades
started at ten o'clock.
The two young men were the respec-
tivemarshalsofth the day and each guided
his troops as best he could through the
crowds that filed the streets. The
south enders were gorgeous in their fin
cry from the stores. The Goddess of Lib
erty rode on float ali by herself and
the horses were gayly fitted out for the
occasion with ribbons and bunting The
north end had a more sedate, but more
expensive aggregation. 1t had in line
all the cowboys of the ranch owners
and there were some fancy riders
among them who could and did make
the onlookers wonder at their skill.
As the bands played and drowned out
the noise of each opposition company
the two marshals of the day led the lines
toward a tree-lined avenue and then
with a quick turn brought them out
plump against each other in the broad
street. Itwas the most exciting time of
the towns history. The men were mad
and the women indignant-the children
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

Fourth of July. The yearning for lib
erty, growing throughout all the ages.
moistened by the crimson dew of many
hard-fought field, became hardy and
strong on those lands where it was
planted by unsung heroes. 1t Powered
on this continent, and to us, the heirs
of all the ages, it has yielded its fruit.
Standing upon the apex of history
and experience, we look back over
the path trodden by Freedom, and hold
her all the dearer for the brambles that
have rent her garments, the flints that
have cut her feet, the anguish that has
bowed her to the dust through many a
dark and dismal period.
The Fourth of July is an anniversary
the like of which is celebrated nowhere
else in the world, for it commentaries
death as well as life; it is monument
of old epochs. as well as a milestone
along the way to the highest form of
liberty under law; it is dream become
a reality, a vision made substance.
Three hundred years is a space of
time scarcely sufficient for the building
of European cathedral, or the ripen-
ing of European dynasty, yet in three
centuries this continent has attained a
marvellous destiny, and our nation,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

planted in the virgin wilderness, has
become the most powerful upon tn,
earth, and grand heights rise before il
in the glad perspective of the future
Truly, like Israel of old,w car say with
humility and reverence that we are
"the chosen of God"
In the throes of that struggle which
gave to our country its independence OF
kingly rule, in that war for the rights
of the sailor which has no parallel in
the story of the worlds wars, in that last
| Titanic contest where brother fronted
brother in deadly conflict, the increas-
| ing significance of the Fourth of July
was appreciated by every succeeding
generation. To-day we are privileged to
witness revival of the spirit of patriot
ism; and love of country and the main
tenance of its dignity are the absorb
ing topics of thought and conversation.
At this time, above all others, the SOL
emn conviction is borne in every loval
heart that this continent is destined for
freedom, and that it is the people of the
United States who shall hold liberty in
trust for those weak peoples of the west
ern world who are striving to attain it.
On the Fourth of July "a years ago
two of the worlds great battles were
fought, and the reeking affairs of pa
triOtism at Gettysburg and Vicksburg
sent up their smoke to the plying
heavens. To-day those men who
marched with Meade and Grant and
they who fought with Lee and Pember-
ton sit side by side in the sunlight of
peace. loving their country with pure
patriotism and jealous of her honor.
The crash of cannon and the rattle of
mimic musketry are fitting accom-
paniment for this day, for the repub-
lie was born in storm and stress. The
flare of guns was it's natal torch, and its
cradle was rocked to the roar of artiI-
lery. That our children may never for
get that this was so, and that they NAV
prize the calm of peace we initiate, on
this day, the tumult of war. On this
day, too, we fling forth the flag, and
pointing to its stars we tell to our sons
and daughters the stories of how the
emblems of the states were held in the
field of blue that typifes a common
country. We point to the stripes, and
relate to them the tale of how those
darker stripes of scourging of bonded
people were blotted out by these, the
white and crimson emblems of our lib
erty, the red sanctified by the blood of
heroes, the white made purer by the
tears of widows. Then, too, we speak
of our battles and our achievements.
and eXhort them to cherish the banner
upon which God has set the zeal of His
and which has become the ark
of our covenant.
With the sound of the bells that from |
every valley and hilltop proclaim to the
peoples of the earth the story of our
liberty there is mingled the thanksgiv-
ing of the nation. Our prairies are not |
wider than our love of country, our
are not firmer than our low |
l'ty, and with courage and hope we
'front.' new eras, confident that this great |
people will furnish the bulwark against |
peril from without and within.
LOU V. CHAPLIN.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

alone were happy. They saw two par
AIDES instead OF one.
But suddenly something else hap
pened. Out of the grove that hid stable
sprang a number of men with guns.
They leaped into the road and fred
them with deafening reports. 1t was
intended to brighten the south enders
and did it. 1t also frightened the others,
for the parades were there together.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02

Maybe that's so. but it ought not to
be. Just because the cattlemen live in
the north end and the land owners in
the south they ought not to quarrel"
replied Harry Morse, son of Banker
Morse, and just home from college.
We'll get up our own them" sug-
gested somebody, ''and let's meet to-
morrow night. Fourth of July will be
here in a week"
Harry on his wheel met Led Norton,
the son of the owner of Hat Six ranch.
on horseback day later and the two
young men rode side by side across the
level plain for a time. Harry told his
companion of the arrangement.
That's all right" was the reply.
'The north end is goin' to perform, too.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
A PREMATURE TEST.
Why Teddy and 10 Had No Fire.
crackers on the Fourth.

The days before the Fourth of July
are always time of tension for the
small boy. He feels that he ought TO
begin right away. His nerves Jingle.
So do his fingers. And if there are any
explosives within reach of his fingers
there is apt to be more or less premature
explosion.
Mr.. Podgers had laid in liberal sup
ply of crackers and torpedoes for his
boys, as well as large assortment of
sky-rockets and Roman candles. Some
of the crackers were of the giant va
riety. He cautioned his boys not to
touch any of them until he gave them to
them on the Fourth, and he put them
away in the china closet in shirt box.
Then he went to the office. No one but
an amateur in faith would have done
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
when He was a Roy.

whats the matter with Boggles'
hand? 1 notice that he has it band
aged"
He was showing his small boy how
they shot frecrackers when he was a
boy"
Did he show him?"
Eyes, exactly. But it wasn't till after
he had done it that he remembered that
it was so."5ChicagoT Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
After the BaftIe.

Sunday School Teacher first Sunday
after July 4-Well. boys, I'm glad to
see you. 1 believe you are all here this
morning.
Tommy Tucker Speaking for him
self)-Yes'm, all 'ceptin' three fingers
an piece of an ear.-Chicago Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
THE NATIONS NATAL DAY.

Ut of the far past.
from days W b e n
our Teutonic fore
fathers worshiped
in the dim forests
and offered sacri-
fees to the god of
battles, came the
impulses w h i C h
created Cromwell
a n d Washington,
the French revolu-
ton a n d t b e
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
After the Crisis.

Brown-Pd like to get my little boys
life insured.
Manager-Come around after the
Fourth and I'll talk with you about it,
\. Y. World.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
The Versatile Small Row

At other times the cat he'd take
And to the floor he'd tack her;
Then Johnny used to take the cake,
While now he takes the cracker.
IN. Y. Journal
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
The GIOriOu. FOurtb.

Il tell you," said the enthusiast, "all
this patriotic demonstration is enough
to set any mans heart on fire.
EYES," replied the nervous man, land
his wOodshed, too."-Washington Star.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
UnfuIdlled,

Tommy walked with Joy unbounded
On the Fourth day Of July;
He to make the most COMPOUNDED
Noise in town was going to try.
All, how circumstances hinder
What we plan with so much gleei
Little Tommy was a cinder
Ere the grass from dew was free.
-Mabelle E. Anderson, in Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
A Firecracker Story.

He did it in sport;
He alone is to blame:
The fuse was too short,
Now his fingers the same.
-Washington Star.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
WINNING A GODDESS.

ELEBRATE? OF
course we can't
celebrate in this
town. We can't do
nothing until we
e e t together
Postmaster Has
ton threw away
his cigar impa-
tiently and turned
to the group of
villagers.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-07-02
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
BY 1. EDGAR JONES.

ct girls and boys
make gleeful noise
with voices glad
and strong.
This is the day TO
pipe away and fiji
the air with song:
To fling gay ban
ners to the breeze
W h lie rockets
streak the sky,
With every form
erect and proud.
hearts, heads and
spirits high;
Let marchers come
with fife and drum.
W hic h stirring
measure play.
To make a general
jubilee ofIndepen-
dence day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-11
ACTIVITY IN ELECTIONS.
German Socialists Vote to Take Part
in Politics.

HAMBURG, Oct. 10.-The Social Dem
oCratic congress, by a vote of
$50 to 80, abrOgated the prohibition
against participation in elections for
members of the diet. The congress also
passed the resolution, which was intro
dUced on Wednesday by Herr BebeI,
the Socialist leader, providing that in
case of second ballots in elections to the
reichstag, instead of abstaining from
voting where their candidates are de-
feated on the first ballot, Socialists shall
support whichever candidate pledges
himself to vote against every sort of
septennate or quinquenate, against the
introduction Of new taxes or the raising
Of existing ones, against exceptional
laws and all measures involving en-
croachment upon universal suffrage or
laws of association or press laws. The
resolution also provides that if neither
candidate will pledge himself to these
demands, Socialists must abstain from
voting, as they have done hitherto
Finally it was decided that no COM
promise or agreement should be con-
cluded with other parties.
The action of the congress in passing
Herr Babel's resolution is most fmpor-
tant. Under the present electoral sys-
Socialists to elect a representative to
the diet. Their participation in the
elections, therefore. may result in a
Conservative majority in the diet Later
it was resolved to re-transfer the head
quarters of the party to Berlin, and
to hold the next congress at Stuttgart.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-10-11
KANSAS BAKED.
Drought a Serious Thing In Good
Many Counties.

FORT SCOTT, Kan, Oct, 10.-In
/ Southeastern Kansas the drought that
has continued unbroken for over two
months is unprecedented. In Cherokee,
Crawford and Montgomery counties not
half an inch of rain has fallen in three
months In this city according to the
report of w W. billiard, the govern
ment observer, only 40 of an inch of
rain has been precipitated in over six
weeks and for many weeks the water
company has been channeling the Mar
maton river for miles into the country
to let the water down from the depres-
siOns in the river bed. For month or
more the stock ponds have been dry
and the stock feeders and farmers gen.
orally have been compelled to drive
their stock to the rivers for water With
a large per cent of them this means a
drive each day of from three to ten
miles. The pastures are burned up and
most Of the stock is being fed. Vegeta-
ton of all kinds is blighted, and the
trees have been prematurely stripped OF
their leaves. The merchants of the
cities and towns where street Sprinklfng
has been necessarily discontinued, have
experienced a material depreciation in
| their stock on account Of the dust hay
! ing blown into the stores. On q windy
| day the stores are closed tightly and
in many instances the stock is kept
covered
Owing to the scarcity of water on the
farms, it is almost impossible for an
overland traveller to get water for him
self and his stock. Nearly every farm
gate bears a sign reading mo water
here" The condition of the soil is such
that no blowing has been done and the
acreage of winter wheat, which would
have otherwise been larger than for
many years, Will be greatly reduced.