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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
REPUBLICAN LEAGUE CLUBS.
The National Convention at Omaha Adopts
n Platform and Names Vice Presidents
and Executive Committeeman.

Omaha, Neb., July l5.-Vigorous
application to business enabled
the National League of Republic
an clubs to finish almost all its
routine business at its second dav S
session. Had it not been for the
fight for the position of president, the
work would now be all over. The
race for president is between Dingley
and Boyd. The usual resolutions
praising the administration were
adopted. The one referring to the
war follows:
We hereby commend the patriotism and
patriotic policy Of President Mex uley in ex-
haustlug all peaceful methods to accomplish
our purpose before rosortius to the stern arbl
tramcnt of battle. and his wise fOrethought in
preparing in time OF peace for the calamity OF
war; and we applaud the vigor skin ana abil-
ity which have thus FAR resulted Ia uubroSeu
and giorou, Victory on land and sea. und which
promise speedy ana complete triumph for
American arms and American principles
In the near future important problems will
arise out OF the war IN which The nation f. now
engaged, Among others will be the disposition
to be made Of the conquered territory. The
people can safely leave the wise ana patriotic
solution OF these questions to "a republican
president and republican congress
We favor all measures which will promote
the restoration and growth OF our merchant
marine.
We send greetings to the soldier and sailor
boys OF the republic, whoseuuseldsh patriot
Ism shall receive the homage OF n grateful peo-
pie
resolution providing for the change
OF plan of meeting from annual to BIZ
ennial sessions was adopted after con
siderable discussion, the final vote be-
ing unanimous. resolution provid-
ing for the admission of women as
members and delegates was also
adopted without debate.
The different state delegations have
selected their national vice presidents
and national executive committeeman.
Among them are the following:
National executive ommittee-Oklahoma.
. II. Thompson, Guthrie; Nebraska. L. W.
Bittingsley. Lincoln Missouri. Charles f.
Busch. St Louis; Kansas. j, F.. Culver, EN-
poria Hawaii, Robert w. Single, Honolulu.
National vice presidents-OlSlahoma, George
; Greene, Guthrie; Nebraska. w T.. McCreary,
Hastings Missouri. Hiram Lloyd, St Louis;
Kansas w. d. Gilbert. Atchison Hawaii, San
ord Is Dole, Honolulu.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
wAGE-EARNERs OF KANSAS.
Labor commi'sioner johnson Complies Tn
teresting statistics as to Labor and
Laborera of the state

TOPEKA, Kan, July 49, State Labor
Commissioner johnson has completed
a tabulation OF the returns of all wage
earners reporting to his Office on the
condition of labor" All told, 8 1922
reported. OF this number all were
American born but 322
In nine occupations the hour is the basis OF
wage rate and the average Is % 5 cents an hour
ranging from 1873 cents per hour for BARRIERS to
2S9 cents for railroad blacksmlthS In six oc-
equations the day Is the basis OF wage rate
and the average Is II s6 ranging from SIS
cents for coal miners to 1898 for blacksmiths
In IL occupations the week IL the basis
OF wage rate and the average is 500
ranging from S209 for household do
mestics to 1889 for mill workers In II occu-
pations the month Is the basis OF wage rate,
and the average is '406l, ranging from 30 for
farm hands to t95 for railway conductors In
four railroad occupations, the mile Is ths basis
OF wage rate, and the average IL 81 cents per
mile. ranging from two cents for brakemen to
Ss cents for engineers. The average yearly
wages OF all reporting Is f490 Co., ranging from
100 30 for domestlcs to ~. l2) for engineers In
reply to the question OF immigration .93s favor
restriction and 6St favor suppression Out OF
S'lsl reporting 1887 work Sundays and l. $50
out oil 2,sl2 favor compulsory Sunday rest
law
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
TRADE REVIEW.
Quiet Midsummer Condition Now Ex-
listing, but "a PromisInG outlook for
the Fail Trade.

New York, July 6.-Bradstreets
commercial agency to-day SAYS:
Pending the initiation Of new fall business,
preparations for which are actively under way
In all markets. there exists a quiet midsummer
condition. accompanied Ia most cases bv price
StcadinesS and confidence in promising out
look for fall trade. Retrospccton and review
continue to furnish many satisfactory Illus
trntiuns Of the favorable conditions expert
enced during the first half of the present
year, some of which seem bound to be du
piicatcd during the second half While
there seems little reason to expect anything
like the excited foreign buying Of cereals this
year which occurred last season. the worlds
wheat crops all pointing TO exceptionally large,
II not record breaking yields. still the situation
OF carrieu-OyCr supplies. visible ana Invisible
is such as TO lead TO confidence in good gem
eral demand for most of this country'~ surplus
though the outlook favorS "a considerable shad-
in2 Of prices obtained from such products
There is a little more hopeful feeling in the
iron and steel trade, the result partly Of re-
duccd output ana stocks Of pig and partly owing
to the large business reported Offering, partic-
ularly at the west, where some mills will fore
20 their usual summer shutdowus and others
will curtaii the vacation period materially
Except for some shading In cereals caused by
the usual tendency to discount government
crop reports AMI outlook for larger than iudt-
Gated crop yields, the price situation is one OF
considerable stCudineSS Contradictory reports
come rs to the volume OF export trade In wheat
and corn at the decline but good business for
this time OF the year Is uniOubte lly doing
Trade continues OF a midsummer dullnesS at
the east, but more inquiry for raw wool is a
feature, and prices are well maintained on a
fairly large business for this time OF year The
reduced output ut Fall Rv9r has steadied
prices OF print cloths Wooden goods are still
dull. Good cotton, sugar and rice crop pros
poets give an undertoue OF strength to the
southern trade situation which Is however,
rather dun at present, except at New Orleans,
where fall orders are reported OF good volume.
Business failures In the United States mum
Der 23s against 2ii last week. 2F In the
week year ago, 2o5 In 1896 and 2i4 In 1888
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22

MADRID was mercy formal The commissions
ers 10 arrange details were appointed
Wheeler, Lawtou and Miley on the part of the
united states Points we're Immediate Y
raised by Spanish commissioners The dis
cussion lasted until ten o'clock last night NV
commissioners sent think the Meter will be
settled to-dny, aud met at . 30 o'clock this
morning. There are about 12,00l troops In the
city. and about us many more In the surround
ing district; $4,000 In all will he transported
Gen. Miles was present and said the surrender
was as absolute ana complete rs possible II
cannot be possible that there will be failure In
completing arrangements Water famine in
city Imminent Have supply Gu. This was
told Lieut. Milcv by En- dish commissioners
WIN wire frequently when narotilt are
progressing -Shafter, Major Cen 4ral Com
mnndinU
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Harvey Decline. To Run.

TOPEKA, Kan, July 3. The populis,
state committee has received com
murication from Lieut.. Gov. Harvey
who is now major of the Tive tv-sec
ond regiment of voluute ers. in which
he declines 60 be candidate. The
committee will decide upon suitable
person TO tender the nomination TO-
The socialists on the committee are
working very vigorously to have their
ideas advanced in the campaign. but
the conservati.e element is in the as.
tendency and will try TO confne the
discussion Of the campaign TO the
beaten path of populsm.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22

Washington, July l6, Assistant Sec
rotary Nandcrlip SAYS that corrected
figures show the total subscriptions to
the war bond issue amounts, in round
numbers, including syndicate bids, to
81, S65, 10000 Mr.. Vanderlip stated
that those subscriptions for amounts
below S., 900 will be allotted in full,
those for exactly that amount will be
awarded in part, and all subscriptions
for more than $1,000 will be rejected.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22

Washington, July 16.-"The surren-
der of Santiago said Surgeon Gen
eral Stern berg yesterday, makes the
yellow fever problem a good deal sim
pier. Up to this time the medical de-
partment officers, with the troops
packed together, under orders, in the
wet trenches, were comparatively
helpless to deal effectively with the
pestllence. But now that they are ont
of these trenches we can isolate them
in the HOSPITALS ON the hills"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
nyer rhrre IinnGren nnnn.

With Skaters Army, July ls.-The
final report of casualties ia the army
since it landed in Cuba three weeks
ago has been forwarded to Washing
officers and men killed, wounded and
missing. The killed number 2lG, of
whom 81 were officers; wounded, l,5s4,
of whom 9s were officers: and missing
81, OF whom none were officers. OF the
wounded only IS have died.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
War Upon Chrtstinn solentists.

Topeka, Kan, July l6.-The Kansas
state board of health, through secre-
tary Gill, announces that it will urge
relentless war on Christian science.
The first case will be that of Ida Wells,
Topeka Christian scientist who has
been practicing along that line. AS
sistant Attorney General Smelling late
ly ruled that Christian scientists have
no right to charge for their services
and Dr. Gill will go after Miss Wells
under that ruling.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Watson win start tn. Week.

Washington, July 49, The plans for
sending Commodore Watson's eastern
squadron to Spain have reached poin t
were naval officials are considering
the exact day of departure, and it is
said that positive orders have been
given that preparations must be
brought to a close at once with a view
to having everything in readiness by
the end OF this week.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Met "a Hot Reception.

Key West, Fla, July Is, The Flori-
da and Fanita succeeded in landing Il
big cargo OF arms, ammunition and
food TO Gomez's army, but not with
en- wounded Attempts were made to
land at San Juan and Las Tunas, on
the southern coast, but hot fusillade
from Spanish blockhouses drove the
filibusters back. The expedition was
finally landed at Palo Alto.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22

Topeka, Kan, JUly lG.-Quarter-
master Flynn has received 900 new
suits for the eolored volunteers, and
enough new tents and blankets to fiji
out the two battalions in good shape.
Three companies out of the four of the
Hast battalion were mustered in yester.
day, but the fourth one will not be
mustered until Monday.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
whites in a Negro Companv.

Topeka, Kan, July 15.--Two white
men have enlisted with the colored
volunteers. One of them is from
Wyandotte, where he has a negro
wife. The other is a young man from
Wichita. The latter says that he was
shut out of the white volunteers and
he is so anxious to go to war that he
is willing TO bunk with the NEGROES.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22

the payment of interest accrued on
deposits of successful bidders. These
will vary in amount according to the
period between the time these deposits
were received into the treasury and
August /, when the bonds will carry
their own interest. The checks will
be mailed to successful subscri bers
until the bonds are delivered, when
they will accompany the bonds.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22

Kansas City. Mo, July 10. Walter
Il. Woody, assistant manager of Ruddy
Bros. packing house, in Armourdaie,
disappeared from his home at Six
teenth and Troost avenue saturday
and no trace of him can be found. His
wife and relatives are very much
alarmed and cannot account for his
continued absence.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Two Deputy Mar.haIs KILLED.

South McAlester, |. r., July 49,
Jasper Simpson while resisting arrest
shot and instantly killed J. Il. Grady
and L : Hin, deputy United States
murshals, near Jensen, Ark. Young
GRADY was son of United states Mar
shall Grady, of the Central district
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
wounded Have All Left siboney.

Siboney, July H. The division hos.
pitfalls here present a very different
appearance from that which they pre-.
sented a week ago. All the wounded
have been removed to the hospital
ships, most of which are on the wav
north, and not a single one of the
wounded remains here.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Hc Mon.f Get IIer a nIcycIe.


Victoria, b. c., July iG.-The steam
er Cottage City arrived here from
Alaska with a number of passengers
from Dawson City, who have u large
amount of gold dust and drafts, esti-
mated at Sl,OOO,OOO. The gold was
brought up the Yukon in steamers and
Whence overland to the Lynn o..uaL
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
spnIn stors snlnrIe..

London, July Is. According to a
special dispatch from Madrid the Cor
respondencia Militar announces that
the government has decided to sus.
pend the payment OF salaries to all
civil and military servants, as the
money is needed for war expenses
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Missouri hXpress Rates.

jefferson City, Mo-, July 19.-The
board of railroad and warehouse com
missioners have notified the express
companies doing business in this state
to appear before the board on Tuesday,
July 49, and show cause why they
should not be required to reduce ex-
,nrnsS rntpS
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
BARBER to he Mit,tnrv Gover,or

San Francisco July Is. 1t has been
practically decided to appoint Col T.
II. Barber, of the First New York regi.
ment, military governor of the Hawaii.
an islands. The appointment, however
viii be only temporary.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Typhoid at Camp AIger.

Washington, July l0.-The preva-
lenee of typhoid fever is the principal
subject now engaging the attention of
Camp Alger There are 81 cases at the
hospital Up to yesterday five deaths
had been recorded within the last two
days, and it is reported that two more
have since occurred
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1898-07-22
Kansas Rows sIghted Again.

San Francisco, July 10, Maj Gen.
Otis has designated the troops to sail
for Manila on the fifth expedition.
They are as follows: First Montana,
First California, First South Dakota,
and four battalions from Utah, Colo
RADIO and South Dakota The Twen.
tieth Kansas, Col. Funston's regiment
fully expected to go on this eX petition.
He Won't Get Her n DIcycIe.
AIR. Wimpley-My constant aim in
this life is TO do something 10 make the
world better.
Mrs. Wimpley-Well, you'll do it,
feel sure of that.
"Ah, Maria, am glad that you have
for once in your life indicated that you
have faith in my ability TO accomplish
something"
yes, you'll die some day. Then the
world will be better."-Chicago Even
ing News.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-17
HOT TIME IN WISCONSIN.
Most Exciting Convention in State History
Called 10y Republicans.

Milwaukee, Aug. 1.-THE greatest
political battle in the history of Wis
consin began this afternoon when
the repub blican state convention was
called to order to select a full state
ticket. Gov. Schofield and K. NJ. La
Toilette are both confident that thev
will head the ticket.
Boise. Idaho, Aug. 1.-THE repub-
lican state convention met here today
The principal contest was on the
governorship. There are three candi-
dates. Judge ID. w. Stanrod. of Poca-
tello; 4. B. Moss. of Fayette. and p
4. Shawhan of Plymouth. 1t is be-
lieved W. Z. Hepburn of Osburn.
will be nominated for congress. The
platform. from present indications.
will be "A straight out endorsement of
the St Louis platform
Nashville. Aug 1.-THE republi-
can state convention met today to
nominate candidate for governor
and three railroad commissioners
The convention will nominate Hon. :.
W. Hawkins for governor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-17
SITUATION Is CALM AT HAVANA.
Principal Talk of the Town Is Speculation
on the Peace Terms.


Havana, Aug. 1.-THE city remains
entirely tranquil. Everybody has re-
sumed ordinary duties and allare think
ing Of only how to recover something
of what has been lost. Conservative ma
tives, and particularly Spanish resi-
dents, realize not only the expediency
but the necessity of such steps as will
save the social interests of the island
avoid future instructions and prevent
a complete annihilation of the wealth
partially saved from revolution and
war Sunday and Monday We're holi-
days OF the Blessed Virgin. and the
churches. theaters and parks were
crowded with people, the city having its
old-time normal aspect.
Everywhere. in the cafes and on the
streets, the conditions of peace are still
the subject of anxious inquiry. as thus
far nothing definite is known. The va
rious reports received are made the
suS.aet Of a thousand comments. each
man suiting his own desire or whim.
II is noticeable however that the for
mer roughness of lone that character
lied the Havana press in all illusions
TO America and Americans has disap-
peared, although these journals still re-
assert their love toward the mother
country The Spanish residents in
Cuba have conducted themselves with
exemplary discretion since the report
was received of the signing of the pro-
tocol-
1t is safe 10 say that wherever the
conditions Of peace are discussed the
opinion is freely expressed-at least by
these who realize the Importance OF
maintaining order-that under existing
condItionsannexatio to any other gov
ernment would be the best spIutioD ef
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-17
PEOPLE WE KNOW.
They Are Rock Island People and What
They Say Is of Local Interest.


They Say Is of Local Interest.
When an incident like the following
occurs, right here at home. il is bound
to carry weight with our readers.
When so many strange occurrences
go the rounds of the press; are pub
lished as facts; when the Intelligent
readers knows they cannot be true.
there is no reason that people become
skeptical. On one subject skepticism
is rapidly disappearing. This is due to
the actual personal experience of our
citizens and their public utterances
regarding them. The douhter must
doubt no more in the face of such ev-
idence as this. The public statement
of reputable citizen living right
here at home, one whom you can see
every day, leaves no ground for the
skeptic to stand on.
Mrs. j. Anderson, of 1905 Thirty
eighth street, says: Il suffered from
marked symptoms of kidney trouble
for two years. Six months previous
to the spring of 1897 1 had a steady
aching pain through my kidneys and
in my hips. especially after hard
days work, when my back hurt me
Sc severely that it made me nervous
and restless nights. There was too
frequent action of the kidney secre-
tions, as rule, very annoying and
distressing. Doan's Kidney Pills
were recommended to me and OBJ
tanned a box at Marshall IL Fishers
drug store. In few days l began to
improve and l continued the treat
ment until was completely cured.
NV husband remarked to me several
times that he had not heard me com
plain of my back, and insisted that
continue the use of Doan's Kidney
Pills, but there was no need of it. 1
shall always keep them on hand to
take as required. l am certain that
no one will be disappointed after Civ
ing them fair trial. :"
Doan's Kidney Pills for sale by all
dealers. Price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster-AIilburn company, Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the United
States. Remember the name, Doan's,
and take no substitute. For sale by
Marshall d Fisher.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-17
UnfaiIng American Admiral Again Heard From Officially in
the Philippines.
THE BOMBARDMENT AND FALL OF MANILA
Spaniads Had Refused to rnsurgents Turn on
Americans, but Are Beaten Back

\hIASHINGTON. Aug. IA dis
w patch from Dewey confirms the
unofficial report of the surrender of
Manila. The war depart ment is ex-
pecting a dispatch from Merritt mo-
mentsrily.
Dewey's official announcement of the
BON bardment and surrender of Manila
is as follows: Manila. Aug. 13.-Sec-
retary Navy. Washington: Manila sur
rendered today to American land and
naval forces. after combined attack.
y division of the squadron shelled the
forts and intrenchments at Malate. on
the south side of the city, driving
back the enemy. our army advancing
from that side at the same time. The
city surrendered about > o'clock. the
American flag being hoisted by Lieut.
Brumby. About 1000 prisoners We're
taken. The squadron had no casual
ties and none of the vessels were in
jured. Aug. Gen. Merritt and
| formally demanded the surrender of
the city. which the Spanish governor
general refused. (Signed)
DEWEY"
Oieut. Brumby is Dewey's flag lieu
tenant
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-08-17
REIGN OF TERROR REPORTED.
spaniards Charged with the Butchery of
Ninety Persons.

Ninety Persons.
Ponce. Porto Rico. Aug. 17.-GCopy-
right. 1898. by the Associated Press. j
White flags hutter at the Spanish and
American outposts and all is quiet.
The first report Of outrages by the
Spaniards within their lines was brought
to the headquarters Of General Wilson
Monday by a priest who headed depu-
tation from GALES. twenty miles north
east of Utuado. The inhabitants of the
place raised an American flag after the
Spanish troops had left. The troops
returned, tore down the flag. and
macheted ninety of the inhabitants. This
occurred Saturday. The priest appealed
TO the Americans for protection. but the
latter were powerless TO interfere in the
present circumstances. even though a
reign of terror be inaugurated.
The Chester with the First engineers.
Colonel G-ifIin, arrived. Batteries \
and of thu Pennsylvania Light artil-
lery. the Governors troop and Sheridan
troop disembarked from the Manitoba
and are campcd on the outskirts of the
town. No disposition of these troops
has yet been decided upon. The Co
lumbia sailed last night for New York.
via St Thomas and Key West.
Washington. Aug. 1I.-Late last night
Adjutant General Corbin received a
Cablegram announcing the arrival last
evening at Ponce. Porto Rico. of the
transport Alamo. having on board Gen.
Fred u. Grant and staff and a part Of
the First Kentucky. All told the Alamo
had on board about $50 men. General
Corbin was also advised last evening of
the arrival at Ponce of the transport
Chester with the First volunteer en-