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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Coal steaIers.

Coal stealing from railroads, common
along the lines of all the coal carrying
reads, has been reduced to a system in
Syracuse, The Post-Standard of that
city says The thieves work hard and
take many risks, not only of detection,
but of bodily injury Their methods
would be called clever if employed in
an honest business The heaviest thiev-
ing is done by men with sacks, who
climb up between the cars of slow
moving train, with two or more bushel
sacks concealed under their clothing
AS opportunity offers they fill sack
and throw it from the train, to be pick
ed up by accomplices,
Another trick is adopted by men who
dressed like tramps, board trains as if
with the intention of stealing a ride
These men travel along from one car to
another, apparently seeking a comforta-
BILE place in which to lie down, but in
their progress they manage to dislodge
a large amount of coal, which is subse.
quently picked up by the women and
children who are, employed in the lin
dustry. Large quantities of coal ARE
stolen by these and other methods, the
plumber being disposed of to unscrupu-
lous dealers, who subsequently rob the
honest Door by dishonest measure
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
POPULAR STYLES IN APRONS.
CoIored SILK and Net Are the Fa-
Vorite Materials Just ut
Present.

Colored silk, plain and brocaded,
white or black lace and darned net are
the favorite materials for the dainty
aprons worn by the young ladies who
preside AT the afternoon tea tables. A
pretty apron. made 20 wear with Grim
son gown. is Of black net with velvet
bowl,uots. The rounded edge is
trimmed with an accordion-p plated
ruille Of net. edged with three rows Of
the uarrowest velvet ribbon. The belt
is Of wide velvet ribbon. tied in bow.
with two long ends reaching a short
distance below the apron On one side.
Black and white lace aprons have the
center of black. with a strip Of white
lace insertion on The bottom and sides
edged by a frill Of black lace. When
made in more than one piece the white
insertion is used 10 connect and outline
the cores. Some very dainty aprons in
both black and white are made of n sue
ctssion Of strips OF insertion connected
10y beading, through which.are run col
ored ribbons. Aprons made Of silk.
white. black and colorod. are slightly
gored, with front and side pieces. The
fullness al the top is shirred to form a
pointed yoke The three-cornered peck
ct is also shirred and trimmed with
ribbon bows the belt being Of a wider
ribbon. The bottoms OF these aprons
are trimmed with rufIles Of lace headed
by festoons and bows Of ribbon.
There are two styles Of aprons liked
by women who do fancy work. The
first is made Of some dark colored or
black silk having an inch hem all
around and a pocket ten inches deep set
on just above the hem and reaching
across the entire apron. This pocket is
divided into three parts for holding the
different articles used in the work. The
hem and pocket are often finished by
rows Of fancy stitching in silks Of con
trasting colors. The belt and ties are
OF ribbon matching in color the silk OF
the material or the floss used in stitch
ing. The second style is made of linen
scrim or fine canvas. with meshes sc
! large that narrow. colored ribbon may
be pulled through. These are not gOred
and the ribbons run straight down and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05

across in several rows y large. square
pocket similarly decorated with rib
hons is placed on the right side and
wider ribbons form the belt and ties
White muslin, pique, dark-colored
and black silk and black briiliantine
are the materials preferred by school
girls. Not the little tots we are accus-
toned to see in aprons, but girl, Of the
boardng-school age These aprons are
gored with either rounded or square
corners Those of black silk are
trimmed with n number Of rows of mar
row satin or velvet ribbon in some
bright color. The velvet ribbons are
run on perfectly plain, but the satin is.
either gathered or quilted. \ pretty
and durable apron of smooth. black brill.
liantine is made of three cores with
rounded edge. The trimming is OF
crimson braid about three-quarters of
an inch wide quilted in box plaits and
stitched down the middle. The one
pocket which is on the right side, is
rounded and trimmed by quilting of
braid. as is also the bib. which is quite
long and fastens on the shoulders, The
belt is Of black brilliantine and fastens
at one side under two rosettes of the
red braid. On other aprons OF this
style the bib and pockets are cut to-
Cethor. aud sometimes the bib over the
shoulders is buttoued at the back.
For younger girls and children aprons
are. rs q rule, Of washable materials.
and for obvious reasons. The styles are
almos iunumerahle. but the preference
seems TO be given TO those made IA
miliar Icy Kate Greenaway. But II
makes little difference what the pattern
is, il must be deliberately trimmed with
lace or embroidery and ribbons. This
introduction of ribbons is a new fea-
ture. and gives decidedly smart APP
peararce 10 the garment. \ pretty and
useful style is made Of fine checked
muslin trimmed with n ruffie of narrow
embroidery put on by a beading
Through this beading are drawn mar
row satin ribbons that end on the Shout
ders and around the low neck with
fuzzy little bows. The belt is of two
rows of beading an inch wide and the
ribbons which are run through them
are of course wider than those used on
the skirt and body of the apron. Two
fun bows ornament the front being
sewn on the belt an inch or two from
the riddle Of the front.-N. y. Sun.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
LOSSES NOT so LARGE.
ing a Lower Rate of Mortality in the
Recent War Than the Civil War.

Washington, May IA memorandum
has been prepared a. the war depart
ment comparing the losses in the Span
ish war with the first year of the civil
war. The aggregate strength of troops
employed during the war with Spain
was approximately 10000. covering
the period from May, 1898, to April,
1899, inclusive During this time the
deaths from all causes we're q. 100. or
2.25 per cent. The mean strength for
the first year of the civil war was 276.-
81, with an aggregate loss by deaths
of 1859, being percentage of 6.S.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Our First Clocks.

The oldest clocks of American manu-
facture were made by Gideon Roberts
of Bristol, Conn. According to the best
authorities, no clocks were manufac-
tured in what is now the United States
prior to 1900, at which time Mr. Rob
erts first placed his timepieces ON the
market
His clocks were made with the great
est care. and much time was spent in
perfecting them They were all of the
style commonly known as "hall clocks,
about six feet in height handsomely
finished and recognized separate piece
of furniture in which the owner always
took great pride
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
KANSAS LAND SALES
The Union Pacific Did a Big Bust
ness in April.
FLOUR COMBINE HAVING DIFFICULTY
steamer Being Made Ready to Go to the
Relief of Peary, the Arctic Explorer
-Machinists In Session Laun-
dry Trust Organized.


Omaha, Neb., May 2.-Sales of Kan
sas land by the Union Pacific land de-
partment for the month of April eX-
coed those of the corresponding month
in any previous year in the history of
the department. The sales for the diff
ferent years for April have been as fol-
lows: 1891, 3,213: 1892, G,614; 1898, L.
41S; 1894, 1,310: 1895, 376: 1896, 05S: 1897,
I, 100; 1898 none, on account of receiver
ship, and in 1899, 0,002 acres. On the
Union division, which embraces the
lands in Nebraska. Wyoming, Colorado
and Utah, applications have been APP
proved during the month for $1,000
acres. The department expects to he
able to close up contracts on the Union
division within 10 days, and wien it
does il will issue papers on approved
contracts to date, representing 03, 431
acres.
FLOUR COMBINE HAVING DIFFICULTY.
New York. May "A meeting was
held yesterday by representatives of
many of the interests identified with
the United States Flour Milling COM
pany. which was recently organized
under the New Jersey laws. Some dis
appointment has been expressed at the
refusal of the fundamentally and
Pillsbury-W ashburn mills TO Join the
combination. 1t is believed that at
yesterdays meeting plans for bringing
these companies into the combine were
discussed but with what result could
not be learned.
BI
st. Johns, n. f.. May 1.-The seal
ing steamer Hope went into dock here
yesterday to be thoroughly overhauled
and repaired, preparatory to proceed
ing northward next month with an eN-
petition for the relief of Lieut.. Peary.
the Arctic explorer. who went toward
the pole last summer with "A specially
selected party and who may now need
assistance. as his steamer, the Wind
ward. has been frozen in the ice since
the early part of last winter.
MACHINIsrs IN SESSION.
Buffalo. y. y. May THE eighth
biennial convention of the Internation-
al Association of Machinists opened
here yesterday with 100 delegates. rep
resenting 10000 members of the organ
ization in the United States, Canada
and Mexico, present. Mayor Diehl
welcomed the delegates to the city.
The treasurer reported $4,000 in the
treasury. The sessions are secret.
A LAUNDRY TRUST ORGANIZED.
Trenton. n. j.. May 2.-The United
Laundries company was incorporated
here yesterday with an authorized cap
ital of 81, 900, 900.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
CALLS BALLARD A LIAR.


Eureka. Kan, April 29.--County At
torney johnson has secured what he
declares is conclusive evidence of the
falsity of Alvin Billiards. confession in
the New murder. Ballard claims that
Frank Allgood, Bill Turner and him
self committed the murder, and that
they went directly to Wichita, arriving
there on Monday morning. Mr..
johnson says he has the state
ments of men who will swear
that Allgood spent the night of the
murder at their home. The poll books
of the township in which Allgood re-
sided at the time Mr.. johnson says,
show that Allgood voted there on
the Tuesday after the murder, fully IS
miles from Wichita and many miles
from railroad. Mr.. johnson declares
that Mrs. New and Dobbs, now in the
penitentiary, are the murderers of
Joseph New.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Promotion for a Kansas uoy.

independence Kan, May DIR. OF
well has received Il letter from his son,
Lieut.. Curtis Otwell, stating that he
had passed an examination and had
been promoted to full first lieutenant.
lie is now with the Seventh United
States infantry at Detroit. Mich, and
ne states that his regiment has been
ordered 10 70 to the Philippines
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
insurance Rates WIN Come Down.

kansas CitY, Mo-, May IA JOurna
special from Topeka says: Through
the influence of Gov. Stanley and ~
sHrance Superintendent Church, insur
ance rates on Kansas property are to
be decreased from > to % per cent
After a correspondence covering more
than six weeks the deal was finally
contaminated and the announcement
given out for publication. 1t is claimed
that the reduction in rates will save
the farmers at least 100000 in in
surance premiums annually.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05

Topeka, Kan, May 1.-The fight for
the wardenship of the penitentiary is
practically settled. j. B. Tomlinson,
of Ottawa county and John skinner,
OF Cowley, the only applicants, We're
here and each had an interview with
the governor. skinner was told by
Gov. Stanley that, while the appoint
ment would not formally be made I'M
til next week, he had decided upon
Tomlinson Tor the place.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
The Kansan. wounded.

Washington, April 29.-Adit, Gen.
Corbin hAe ro 2eived Il casualty list from
Gen. otis. Among those reported
wounded in the Twentieth Kansas are:
Company NJ, Capt William Bishop, hip.
moderate; A, Sergt. c, A. Woodwork,
groin, moderate; X, Corporal Il. II.
kincaid, arm slight; |, Priyates +. ID.
WSittiller, side, severe; /, "A. Terry,
abdomen, severe; NJ, Henry Morrison,
chest. sCvere.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
lie was an r.xpcr1

There was a case on call in Justice
Teagan's court. but the defendant
failed to appear The prosecution in
sisted that ihe case go on and the
justice was about to give a verdict by
default, when physician appeared and
said that the defendant was unable to
appear, being confined to his bed
"What is the matter with him?'
asked the court.
"He is ill.,"
with what?"
Booze"
Are you an expert on boozology?"
81 am"
"The case may be adjourned."-De-
truit Free Press
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Wlreless Telcgrnphy utnInod.

London, April 29-Wireless telegra-
ply was first put to practical use to-
day, The Goodwin sands lightship
was struck by passing vessel and the
crew utilizing the wireless teleRraphy
apparatus, notified South Foreland that
their ship was in sinking condition.
Tugs were thereupon dispatched to the
assistance of the lightship.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Mork I'D srtlklng Mlncrs.

Wardner, Ida, May l.-Wardner has
been the scene of the worst riots by
striking miners since the deadly labor
war of 1892. One man is dead, another
is thought 20 be mortally wounded,
and property valued at $3.50, 900 has
been destroyed by giant powder and
FIRE. The damage was done by union
men and sympatnizers from Canyon
Creek. about 20 miles from WaTdner.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05

Topeka, Kan. May 1.-The court CT
visitation created by .hc extra session
of the Legislature to control railroads
held its first session to-day. So far not
a complaint has been filed in due form
with the court. A few letters have
been received from people with griov-
ances, but no formal complaints have
bepu made
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
johnson offered the secrctaryship

Peabody, Kan. May Zion. j. &.
Johnson. democratic national commit
.eeman from Kansas. received "A letter
from Senator Jones. of Arkansas, chair
mittee, asking Mr.. johnson to accept
he secretaryship of the national com
mittee, made vacant by {. A. Walsh's
departure for Dawson City, Alaska.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Eorgeh ENnrcss Orders.

Galena. Kan, ME 2.-George Cox, a
well-dressed person with many aliases,
was captured at Leavcnworth by Route
Agent stockton. of the Fargo.
and brought here. lie had stolen n
number of Wells-Fargo money orders.
forged them and worked them off at
different places. Detective Stockton
has been on his trail for some time.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Conrt Adlnnrncd I-ntll .Innc.

Topeka, Kan, May 2.-l'he court OF
visitation held its first formal sitting
yesterday. As there was no business
to transact the court adjourned until
the first Monday in June. On that
date Solicitor Myatt viii have case
prepared against the Western Union
Telegraph company for failure to obey
the extra session law reducing tele-
granh chArges.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Methodist Ministers Protest.

Chicago. May 1.-The Methodist Min
sters' association of Chicago passed res
yesterday protesting against
lnti-eXpansion demonstrations, claim
ing they demoralize the troops, cast "A
slur upon the president arl !ower
America in the eyes of the world.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
Losees I'm the phIllppInes.

Washington, April GA statement
prepared by the war department shows
that l9s were killed in the Philippines
from February 4 TO April 2s and LII
wounded. Total, 1909.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
philippine Re.e,nc Tor AprII.

Washington MaJ2 ,. The following
customs and axes were collected at
the ports mentioned during April.
Manila. S457. 002: Iloilo, SO, 534; Cebu,
$50, '5i; total, S533, 293.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
WIN Give an Impetus TO Cotton n

Independence, Kan, May 1.-The
machinery for the Independence cotton
mill has arrived. il filed 10 cars and
cost about 1000 The building was
donated by the citizens of this place to
the enterprise, The plant is "a %, 800
spindle mill, and is the tirst cotton mill
20 be put up in Kansas 1t win draw
its supply of raw material from the
surrounding part Of southern Kansas,
where cotton raising is attracting
great deal of attention.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05

Pneumonia, lagrippe, coughs, colds,
Group and whooping cough readily
yield to One Minute Cough Cure.
Use this remedy in time and save the
DOCTORS bill-or the undertaker's.
@. b. Spencer u Go.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05

Chicago, May 2.-Ten of the II re-
publican members of congress from
Illinois met in caucus here and unani-
mously decided TO support Congress-
man Albert j. Hopkins, of Aurora, for
speaker OF the national house of repre-
sentatiyes. A majority of the delega-
tion appearing to G. For Mr. Hopkins
Mr.. Cannon suggested that the win of
the majority be made the action OF the
delegation, and that action be made
unanimous, which WIS accordingly
done.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05
ANTI-INIrKRIAIIsTlc nncllMNNrs.

Washington, May 2.-The circulation
of the anti-imperiaIistic documents adj
mitted to have been sent ont by Ed
ward Atkinson. Of Boston. was Off
cially called to the attention Of Post
master General Emory Smith yester-
day and the matter is now awaiting
official action. In Az probability it
will be taken up for discussion at to-
days cabinet session.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1899-05-05

dSnlHBtoH' Nay I'm account OF
the difficulty of reaching a unanimous
conclusion as TO the cost of the pro-
posed waterway, the Nicararuan canal.
commission Las not yet submitted
report, and it is not expected TO do so
for some time. When the preliminary
report was submitted, Rear ADJ
miral Walker and Mr.. llaupt estimated
Sl25, 900, 900, but Gen. Hams added
minority report which while il APP
proved the route selected ~ his col
leagues, added 20 per cent. Of the esti-
mate of cost.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-01

Yesterday closed the month of Novem.
Der. and it certainly has been remark
able month. The weather has been very
mild and there have been few disagreeable
days. Farmers have had fine time for
finishing up their fall work. and he who is
not we'll prepared for winter this year. has
been negligent indeed. While some lines
of business would have been more brisk
with colder weather, still the gains in other
directions, and the saving in fuel to those
wh ON that needed article is a great tax
has been very great. From Thanksgiving
to the Christmas holidays always
seems a comparatively short jump.
and if this kind of weather continues into
December little, it will tend to material
ly shorten the winter, in fact the absence
of the usual cold, rough November weather
cuts off considerable. =
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-01
A PLEASANT EVENING.
Hibernians Engage in Talking, Eating
..ss[. s. 49, it.s.. AtsrEL ( -" +'.e - ~
and fDantiug. % l@lr All

Division No. 1, Ancient Order of Hi
Dernians, held public meeting at its
nall, over the Williams block, Tuesday
evening. About 800 persons were pres
>snt, including a number of the members
Of the Madison Lake division. Timothy
-Murtaugh, president of that division,
presided C! j. O'Brien, of Owatonna,
president of the state organization, was
present with his wife, and responded to
a call for remarks. He told of the
growth and work of the order
Rev. John Prior, formerly pastor of
st. Johns Catholic church, but now of
WykoG, gave an interesting lecture on
90 The Rise and Cause of the Reforma-
Gion.'' .......:. .. asa
A banquet followed, and after this
had been amply discussed, the floor
was cleared and dancing was indulged
IN for several hours to music furnished
by the Concordia orchestra. The entire
,z2dfair was great success and was much
enjoyed by all present.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-01

Miss Cornelia Mansfield and Ear
Palmer have returned from Pillsbury
academy for Thanksgiving
Miss Victoria Glotz5ach returned to
day from Winona, where she is attend
ing the ladies' seminary, to remain over
Sunday.
VIM. Hildebrandt left yesterday af
ternoon for his home at st. Louis, hav.
ing completed his contract for wiring
the new st. Joseph's hospi al for cleo
trio lights.
S. c. Kelsey, of Minneapolis, dis
trict grand regent of the Royal Ar.
canum, spent the day in the city on
his return home from st. James, where
he organized large class.
Miss Dora Pugh entertained few
friends at her home at No. 319 Clark
street last evening.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-01

Our neighbor, the Review, is inclined
to think that the law providing for the
publication of campaign expenses by can.
didates and committees in is temptation
to perjury and deceit. and cites for an
illustration the case of Ohio, where the
u3SJ
Republican state committee files an ex-
pense account of $oI. I.I25. 81, and the
Democratic committee $18, 1885. The
great difference between the two is prob
ably occasioned by the fact that Mclean
paid the freight, and the bill is said to have
cost him something more than 5000, 900.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-01
TEN GRADUATES.
Normal Students Wbo Have Received
Their Diplomas.

The following ten students of the
Norman school have completed their
work with the close Of the fall term Wed
nesday, and have been awarded Their
diplomas. although they will form a
part of the class of 1900 on the records
Advanced course
Louis Ascham, Porter
Elementary course
Clara T. Wilson. Redwood Falls.
Ella Catherine johnson, Mankato.
Rose Jost, Mankato.
Mary Peter, Faribault.
Minnie N. Thompson, Faribault
Mary Cary, Mapleton.
Ethel H. Wilsie, Grand Meadow.
Helen B Sryberger, Minneapolis.
Josiah L. Bennett, Eagle Lake.