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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

The government is pledged to keep it's
various forms of paper currency at parity
with gold, and the Republican party in its
national platforms has repeatedly approved
this policy. The President is right when he
says the guaranty of our purpose to keep
the pledge will be best shown by advancing
towards its fulfllment" The first step to-
wards keeping a pledge is to establish the
conditions making 1t possible to keep 1t.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

When President Mckinley began the
work of constructing his Cabinet the lead
ers of the Republican party. including con-
Sressmen, editors, spell-binders and CORE
spondents. kindly. assisted him. When it
was announced that Lyman ]. Gage. of Chi
cage, had been selected for secretary of the
treasury the appointment was universally
approved All the Republican congressman.
editors spell-binders and correspondents
united in throwing bouquets at Mr.. Gage.
It was conceded that he was an eminently
dt man for the place and that his appoint
ment was almost an inspiration. Now, after
nine months Mr. Gage has his first oppor-
tunity of showing his quality as a financier
by recommending plan of currency re-
form. He is as eminently fit for the position
OF secretary of the treasury now as he was
year ago. but will all those who approved
OF his appointment approve of his plan, or
have they become wiser than he?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

The time is approaching when the good
deed itself should be made to cover every
thing, should stand alone, with less of that
despicable spirit of questioning motives. If
there were no such thing as motive
thought of in this world, and the good
deeds were permitted to stand for them
selves. with all their inevitable good re-
suits, there would be more good deeds and
more good Christians in the universe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

There is no real cause for distress over
the fact that the English newspapers are
not we'll pleased with President McIkinley's
message. On the contrary, if they had ex-
pressed entire satisfaction with it American
citizens might reasonably look at each other
with doubt and inquire what was wrong
with the document.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

Novelist Barr has had removed all cause
he may have had for jealousy toward Steve
Crane and Mark Twain. He has been
seized by Turkish troops and imprisoned
for some hours.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

NOnnIuaRd.

Now" said Mr. Grogan, as he read the
headlines, "how could there be a double
murder" Oh, 1 see,'' he continued after
reading little. Sure fought it meant
the man was kilt twice."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
None of His.

Hungry Higgins-What do you think of
this here football, anyhow?
Weary Watkins-They is something in 1t
called rush line, amt they?
'Yass'
well that amt nv line'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
Jared.

The Dancer-My act just brought down
the house.
The Serio-comic-Oh, not that bad, hope.
should not have been surprised to hear
that it knocked little of the plaster loose
from the walls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
The CheerfuI Idiot.

Il wonder how the English came to adopt
red as a color for uniforms?" asked the
boarder whose speciality is useless questions.
Perhaps twas DONE" said the Cheerful
Idiot, lin defiance of the Papal bull"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

The reformers have disagreed over the
little before-breakfast task of doing away
with vice and impurity. In the meanwhile
the vice, under such gross neglect, goes
bravely on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

An article in current magazine bears the
title, Psychology of Golf" This seems to
indicate the writer's belief that mind has
something to do with golf.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

1t is said to be somewhat embarrassing,
If not actually offensive, to Mr.. Peary to
serve ices at the banquets rendered him
in honor of his exploits.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

Rudyard Kiplings versatility was never
better shown than in the wide contrast be-
tween a story for babies in the current ST.
Nicholas and the Tomb of His Ancestors
in Mcclure. Each is delightful in its way.
The first IS ore of those fantastic tales that
parents are in the habit of improvising to
satisfy the voracious appetites OF their Off
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

Mr. BUNDLES opinion that the law is an
ass is certainly supported by a decision of
the Federal Court in Missouri. The suit
was against a railroad for damages for the
death Of a child killed at crossing in Kan
sas city. The defense held that by being
killed instantly the child had no cause of
ction that could be transmitted to aoy rel
i've and consequently no cause objection
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

The Spanish press utters half-muffled
growl about the Presidents policy. yet fails
to say what Spain will do about it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

SEATTLE. Wash. Dec. I'm the Fed
eral Court to-day Judge Hanford awarded
CASTOR Jacob and Charles Buff. two pas
sengers who started TO Alaska last Septem-
Der on the steamer Eugene. $500 damages
each against the owners OF the steamer for
their failure to land them at Dawson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

There is a demand in Austria for physical
trainers to prepare'ma for positions in the
ReichSrath
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.
IE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL,
indianapolis, Ind.

Persons sending the Journal through the mails
IN the United States should put on an eight-page
paper ONF-CENT postage stamp; on a twelve
or sixteen-page paper a TWO-CENT postage
stamp. Foreign postage is usually double these
rates.
All communications intended for publication in
this paper must. in order to receive attention, be
accompanied by the name and address OF the
writer. II 1t is desired that rejected manuscripts
be returned. postage must in all cases be incosed
for that PURPOSE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

In addition to the ordinary revenues col
lccted during the year the cash in the
treasury was increased by the following
sums: From national bank fund deposited
under act of July IA, 1890. in excess of bank
notes redeemed, $4S56,6145O, and from the
issue of per cent. bonds in liquidation of
interest accrued on refunding certificates
converted during the Year, $1,24O, making
total of "a, S57, $3.50. The securities redeemed
during the year on account of the sinking
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

AS manifest destiny clearly points to
Hawaii as ultimately part of the United
States, why not meet manifest destiny half
way? A hundred years hence it will be
deemed incredible that any American
claiming to be intelligent or patriotic ever
nnnosed annexation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
IoIdl '.''''..'..''''' '.'''''''''''''' 'pA'-'
AS COMPARED with the fiscal year, the

CeIpIS IOH IoJI IIICI ceeeu @10'0I1i 'O0'1I 7 IIO
secretary invites the attention of Congress
to the fact that there are in the vaults OF
and bonds now belonging to the United
States. in regard to which he suggests the
ton looking to the settlement and collection
thereof Following is a statement of the
stocks and bonds referred to: The act of
Aug. 10. 1884, took over from the Indian
trust fund bonds of various States as fol-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CHICAGO-Pamer House. p. o. News Co., Iii
Dearborn street, and Great Northern Hotel.
cNcINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co., 154 Vine
street.
LoUIsyILLE-c. T. Deering. northwest corner
of Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co.. z56 Fourth avenue.
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company. Union Depot.
WASHINGTON. D. c.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

were:
For the civil establishment in
Guiding foreign intercourse
public buildings, collecting the
revenues, bounty on sugar,
er miscellaneous expenses. $40, 252, O61 SO
For the military establishment,
including rivers and harbors,
defenses ......... ....-..... 1880 267. SO
For the naval establishment, in
Guiding construction of new
vessels, machinery, armament,
equipment and improvements
at navy yards. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. "a sol 546. 70
For Indian service .... 1906 S02. 46
For nensions .......... 141 O53 164 60
For interest on the public debt. 37,7 ITO. As
For deficiency in postal rev.
GnueS .,....-.ssss'.s 11tl50 lOO' 10
For postal service ......... 82.665 462. 7S
Total expenditures .$44s, 439 622 80
Showing a deficit Of .... SIS, 052 asa. Al
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08


Bonds transferred to the
United States by act of Aug.
Is, 1894: .......: .......... 81, 247 .66 2-3
Bonds OF same kind owned by
the United States prior to
that date ....................... S27,S00OO
Total ........... .......... 81, o75, 466. 66 2-3
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08
FINANCIAL EXHIBIT.
Receipts and Expenditures of the
Government for Last Fiscal Year.

Secretary Gage says the revenues of the
government from all sources for the fiscal
year ended June 80, 1897, were:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-12-08

Prior to Aug. 10 there were in the possess
sion Of the United States bonds of various
States, which, with the exception of 1898 900
bonds of the State of Arkansas received
from the Smithsonian Institution, We're
formerly in the Indian trust fund, as fol-
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
BAYARD.

&C. E. McCallen is the authorized correspond
ent tor 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 Ge appreciated.
Joe Riggs returned from the Indian
Territory Monday.
J. c. Beatty, J. NJ. Neville and w.
+. Vandevere went to Kansas City
with stock Monday night.
d. Finnell had the middle finger of
his left hand very badly mashed
while lifting a hsnd-car off the tract.
DR.. SOmmers dressed the wound.
Sam VOOrhies has returned from
Kansas City.
A parlOr concert for the benefit of
the Baptist church was given by the
ladies at J. G. Beatty's last Thursday
evening. The three large rooms used
for the occasion were filled With an
apprecative audience. The following
program was rendered to the enjoy
ment of all.
PART I.
l. Piano Duet-"Fanfare," by Miss
Long and Mrs. Beatty.
2. Vocal Solo-"Sweethearts again''
Miss Cutter.
8. Piano SOlO-"Bubbling Spring" ;"
Mrs. E. n. Wolfe.
4. Vocal SOlO-"Tell Them That
You Love Me-" Miss Long
5. Recitation-''Christm Night At
The Quarters" LeOta Lieurance.
6. Vocal Duet-"See The Pale Moon"
Mrs. E. n. Wolf, Miss May Beatty.
PART II.
l. Piano TriO-"Alpine Bills" Mrs.
Wolfe, Mrs. Beatty, Miss Long.
2. Vocal SOlo-"The Birds Have
Been Singing A bout You" Miss Long.
3. Piano SOlO-"W Woodland Echoes"
Mrs. Beatty.
4. Vocal SolO-"If Were A Voice"
Mrs. J n. Neville.
5. COrnet and Piano Duet-"Fritz
Lullaby" &. E. McCallen, Mrs. Beatty.
6. Vocal SOlO-"Jennie" Miss Long
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26

opinions as to whether it will pay to
deliver their milk to the creamery or
not. Let it be as it may, we believe
the Commercial Club had the interest
of the farmers in view when they
sought its establishment at lola.
Louie See returned this week Wash
ingtOn State where he is extensively
engaged in sheep raising. He has
spent several months with his parents
near Piqua, it being his first visit for
a number of years.
A new house looms up on J. brakes
farm. 1t will be occupied by his SON.
in-law, Mr.. Baker.
1t seems that Marion Brown has
had various besetments i'm his school
work where he is teaching near the
northwest corner of WOOdsOn county
In the winter he came near being
killed by lightning and his wife has
had several sick spells, and the last
report is that he came very near los
ing one of his eyes by getting it hurt
This last misfortune kept him out of
his school week or two, and incurred
heavy expense for treatment.
Invitations to attend the wedding
of Mr.. Earn Crook and Miss Esse
Clark on Wednesday evening of next
week are received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Marley enter
tanned friends Monday evening.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
hEOShO VALLEY.

&C. L. Arnold Is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Neosho Valley. Those
ldesiring TO subscribe may do so through him, and
any assistance rendered him in gathering the news
Of the neighborhood will be appreciated0
In order to show the effect that the
warm sun and balmy breezes of last
Saturday had on things in general,
we may say that the snake was seen
crawling, frogs were leaping. turtles
repOsed in the sunshine, cattle boiled,
other things sought shade and the
urchin seized his fishing tackle and
made for the brook. However such
evidence of warmth were not so
obvious the day or two following.
James Currens and family went to
Toronto recently, but have returned
and are living in tent at present
located west of the river bridge.
Rev. Gamble, of LaHarpe called at
j. McFails one day last week.
A brother of ]. Maxwell and another
man came over from Butler county on
Thursday of last week and on Satur-
day extended their trip to Chanute
and on Monday returned by lola to
their home.
Farmers are not settled in their
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
PRAIRIE DELL.

(Mrs. M. J. Barth is the authorized reporter and
agent for the REGISTER at Prairie Dell. Those
desiring to subscribe may do so through her. and
any assistance rendered her in gathering the news
Il the neghborhood win be apDreciated0
Mr.. Gillus has rented Aunt Linda
Burgess farm.
The Moore brothers have vacated
the Vanskiver house.
We are glad to know that Aunt
Linda has received the fifteen dollars
awarded her for her horse that was
killed last summer on the railroad
but wish she could have received its
full value.
Mr.. Orval Lewis is helping George
Barth husk his shock corn.
Some of the neighbOrs of Mr..
George Baker went in last Monday 10
help him celebrate his birthday, they
took him by surprise. We have not
had a report but we always have a
pleasant visit at Mr.. Bakers.
A tramp passed through this neigh
bOrhood about three weeks ago, act
ing very much like crazy man. He
performed some unlocked for tricts
such as calling for something to eat,
and then running away before it could
be handed to him, leaping fences and
running through fields, but the worst
thing he did was to pass through a
hay field and seeing a sulkey rake
standing where it was left last fall
broke the handle and four teeth off
and the next house he waited long
enough to get lunch, he said he
came from the west and was going
east, and was rather small and had a
wild look. Two more tramps spent
last Saturday night in the school
house.
Mrs. Malsbury is improving but is
still great sufferer from her afflicted
limb, not shoulders, the last report
We notice that Simon Remsberg
has opened a stone quarry on his
farm. He employs two men quarry
ing rock while he hauls the same to
town.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
SPRING BRANCH.

(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 ct the nsiRhborhood will be aDpreciated0
There will be a free entertainment
at the Spring Branch school house
Wednesday evening March 3, Begin
ming at 7:30. After the entertainment
there will be basket supper and
lunch served. The baskets will be
sold at auction to the highest bidder.
Proceeds are to go to the benefit of
school. A cordial invitation extend
ed to all.
Mr.. Anderson shipped cattle again
Friday.
Tanty Montgomery has rented
Harry Jones' farm near the creek for
the coming season.
Mr.. Stiles is moving onto the James
Davis farm near the creek.
Chad Smiths horse got loose one
night last week and ran home two
miles. No damage was done except
to Chad's temper.
The basket supper at the Deer
creek school house Friday night was
an entire success financially and in
attendance and quantity and quality
of nicknacks. Nine dollars were
cleared for the school.
A great many wild ducks were
killed in these parts last week. Some
of the IOlians we've hunting in this
part.
Sheriff Ausherman was circulating
in these parts recently.
Mr.. Sharp was on the sick list last
week.
This weeks items.)
Mr.. Russman arrived with his
family and household goods from
Illinois last week Mr.. Russman
bought the Tom Rutledge farm.
If our informant is not mistaken
their will be another wedding i'm these
parts before the geese all go north.
Mr.. and Mrs. King are holding
meetings at Rock creek this week.
One of Mr.. HOward's best colts COM
mitted suicide by breaking its neck
while tied up.
There will be q social and box
supper at the Pleasant Valley church
Friday night, March 5. for the benefit
of the pastor. Every body is invited
to come and have a good time and
help good cause. There will also be
candy and lunch served.
Mr.. Tame moved Monday into his
new quarters on the Jim Day farm.
There was a good attendance at
quarterly meeting at Rock creek Sat-
urday and Sunday.
A. E. Wright was buying fat hogs
in this part Tuesday.
County Treasurer Decker and family
took dinner at G. E. Sawyer's Sunday.
A. Felan from Salem Neighberhood
was somewhat surprised on arriving
at quarterly meeting at Rock creek
at hen flying out of his buggy.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
SOUTH MAPLE GROVE.

(W. F. Gerall is the aurhorlzed reporter and
agent for the REGISTER ut : nth Maple Grove
Those desiring 10 subscribe NAV do so through
her and any assistance rendered her in gathering
the news Of the neighboThoOd will be aDDreciatedD
There was large attendance at the
the sale of Mr. Sewers, last Tuesday
the 10th, and everything sold at good
prices.
Mrs. r. Maxwell, of Moran, is visit
ing relatives in this locality.
Mrs. G. BlackmOre is still very sick.
Mr.. Winks has been on the sick
list.
Mrs. w. j. Myers, of Miltonvale,
Kansas, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Gerall at present.
Corley Moore's friends in this local
ity wish him success. as he goes to
Burton, Kansas this week to remain
sometime.
Miss Orpha Jay, of Wichita Kansas,
has been visiting her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Johnson, for some
time,
Married, February, IA, 1897, Rev.
Fem officiating, Miss Ora Ruby and
Mr.. B. b. Adams at the home of the
BRIDES parents. We extend best
wishes for their happiness.
Miss Belle HOttenstein has gone to
Illinois to visit her sister, Mrs. Nellie
Payne.
The young men of the neighbOrhOOd
called at Ed. Maxwel's Saturday
evening, and spent the evening in
singing and music and a good social
time. Ed treated the boys and they
all thought they had good time.
Charlie Myers, from west of Hum
boldt, called Oh relatives in this
neigh bOrhOod last week.
Charlie Henderson moved last week
to Labette county. His friends here
wish him success in there new home.
Miss Mary Beeman visited Mrs.
Gerall last Wednesday.
Mrs. Cary Palmer was OH the sick
list last week.
Mr.. n. ). Gerall who has been quite
sick, is very much better at present.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
HUM MBOLDT.

A. W. Cunningham is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER at Humboldt.
Those desiring to subscribe may do so through
him. and any assistance rendered him in gath
ering tho news of the neigh bOrhOOd will be ap-
preciated.
The young people of the Methodist
church gave a birthday social Mon
day night at the church. Among the
features of the evening was mum
supper. Every one reports that they
had an enjoyable time if it was quiet.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Rath are in
Chicago this week com bining business
with pleasure.
Mr.. A. Ross returned to Princeton
Tuesday after spending month look
ing after his farms.
Mrs. HOltschneider entertained the
ladies of the Presbyterian church at
an afternoon reception Wednesday.
The reception was pleasant varia-
ton from the series of sOcials the
ladies are giving for the benefit of the
church funds.
DIR. Brown has purchased John
Giants property on Bridge street and
will convert it into an office.
Frank Thomas died after a long
illness from consumption.
The band boys gave their play, "In
the Enemies Camp" Thursday night.
Of course their was a good crowd.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26

Wright, from lola, visited with Miss
Ona Cox last week.
The home talent play at the hall
last Friday night was we'll attended
and was success in every particular
Miss Johnson and Miss Jay from
Humboldt attended the entertain
ment at the hall last Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peery from Humboldt
spent last Saturday and Sunday with
their daughter, Mrs. J. T. House.
Jim Roberts came down from La
Harpe last Saturday, returning Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Lardner were
in Kansas City Friday.
Dunham & Wood shipped a carload
of stock to Kansas City Sunday night.
Allie and Ruth Decker are visiting
with their grandparents at Spring
Valley.
Chas. Woodland is about down with
the grip this week.
James Mccoy was down from Kin
caid the first of the week.
E. e. Moore was up from Savonb burg
last Friday.
Prof. Ralston spent last Saturday
and Sunday at home.
A. c. Snyder drove over to Hum
boldt last Saturday.
Thos. Bettis has been down with
fever the past week.
Mrs. V. E. Custer spent last Satur-
day in the country.
Carl Lingrln went to Kansas City
last Sunday night.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1897-02-26
ALLEN CENTER.

~. T. Tredway is the authorized reporter
and agent for the REGISTER al Allen Center
Those desiring to subscribe may do So through
him. and any assistance rendered him iu gatn-
er1ng the news OF the neighbOrnOOd will be
appreciated)
Monday being WashingtOn's birth
day, the Rose Hill school headed by
its teacher, Miss Flo. Arnold, and
under escort of Mr.. f. Delaplaine,
visited our school. They came with
joyful noise and many flags flying.
1t was great lesson i'll patriotism.
Sherman Newton has engaged to
work tor Mr.. Toby. Mr.. Stroud has
moved to viii Hubers.
Messrs. DOnnan and Wood have re-
turned from Texas. They report a
fine country and pleasant trip, but
that Kansas is good enough.
Rev. Faust gave an interesting talk
last week to independence school,
DOllie Adams, teacher.
A quilting party last week given by
Mrs. Tinker was reported las good as
ever" Mrs. Il. being a fine entertain
er. Those present were Mesdames
Miller, Wallis, Fitzpatrick, CrOwell
Straud, Barker, Ramsey, Nash, Run
yam, Brady and Tredway.
JnO. Remsberg has gone on a flying
visit to Maryland and Washington,
ID. e. Ostensibly to view the inaugural
parade. He will be gone about three
weeks.
Miss Flora Cruise is visiting Stella
Miller few days.
Mrs. Hays, niece of Mrs. Rose, of
Piqua, is on visit at the latter's
home.
Our teacher, Miss Jessie Gillespie,
gave her school party and treat of
apples, candy, ETC., at the home OF
Mr.. Fitzpatrick's last Wednesday
evening.
Spelling school at Rose Hill on
Wednesday evening.