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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28

The TT. Scott Monitor says they
are talking of doing some street paw
ing over there and prints the following
article, which calls to mind a query
why lola brick which is just as good +,
just as cheap and can be shipped for
less freight, should not be saed
"The recent suggestion of c. F.
Drake to pave the business portion of
Main street with vitrifed brick has
been the means of other people agi-
tating the same Improvement. w. a.
Germany, who travels over the entire
state, says it is the cheapest way to
maintain good streets, and he volun-
teers the assertion that the-improve-
ment can be made for less than 81. %
per square yard, using two layers of
brick, one edge ways and the other
fiat. In Cherryvale, said Mr., Cor
many. they are putting in brick for
% cents per square yard. tell you
that every % foot front property owner
can pave with brick at cost of less
than 800. That's not much, and
look what can be accomplished. We
can get the Cherryvale brick and now
is the time to commence work"
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
CHAPTER XIII.
FATHER AND DAUGHTER.

After Sprague had left her, Agnes,
shaken by the conflicting emotions of
the day, had gone TO her room 70 rest
and to prepare for the interview
which she meant TO have with her
father on the subject of her lover
and of Chatham.
Having received word that Murdoch
would remain in his study during the
rest of the afternoon, she had taken
time to reflect upon what she meant
to say, and how she meant to say it.
Her visit was not prompted by the
desire of a daughter to contide the
great happiness of her life to the low
ing sympathy of an aifectionate par
ent; but Agnes was punctilious in the
performance of what She considered
to be her duties, great and small, and
she counted it among those duties to
obtain, or at any rate 20 seek, the pa
ternal sanction of her choice of u
husband.
Her knock at the door of Murdock's
study was answered in the chemists
quiet voice:
Come in"
AS she opened the door. Murdoch
advanced to meet her. He seemed TO
come from the direction of the ex-
tension.
Miss Murdoch shifted the air.
Isn't there leak of gas?" she in
CURED.
Yes" replied Murdock; II have
just stopped a leak in the laboratory.
Won't you take chair, Agnes?"
She felt his calm, searching glance
upon her; and, in spite of her prep
aration, she grew embarrassed, rs
was her wont, in her fathers pres
ence.
did Mr., Chatham wait to see you
this afternoon2" she asked, after a
momentary silence.
Murdoch observed her narrowly.
"Yes; Chatham has been here to-
day. | did not know that you had
seen him"
81 could not help seeing him; for
he forced his way into the parlor, IN
spite of all the servants could do to
prevent him" '
An almost imperceptible furrow APP
II
peared between the chemists eyes.
HAS ne been annoying you with
his attsntions?"
The words were spoken in Muir
docks usual tones; but Agnes saw
something in her fathers eyes and
in the firm lines of his mouth which
sent a cold SILVER down her spine, and
caused her pity to go out to the un-
fortunate young man who had offend
ed herr .I.
"Perhaps he is more to be pitied
than blamed" she suggested. gently.
"My interview with him was certain
ly not pleasant; but ! bear him no
malice" ..,
"Tell me about IT," said Murdoch,
slowly.
Agnes gave her version of the visit,
In which, instinctively, she softened,
as much as possible. the passion and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
First published August 3rd 1000
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE
CONSTITUTION.
House Joint Resolution No. 4 Relat
ing to Justices of the Supreme
Court.

BE 1t resolved by the Legislature Of the State
of Kansas two-thirds of the members
elected to each house thereof concurring
SECTION l. The following proposition TO
amend he constitution of the state is hereby
submitted to the quahed electors of the state
for their approval or rejection. viz: Section
? of article OF the constitution OF this state
is hereby amended 50 as to read: Sec Q The
supreme court shall consist of seven Justices.
who shall be chosen by the electors of the
state. They may sit separately i'm two divis-
ions win iull power in each division to deter
mine the cases assigned to be heard by such
division Three justices shall constitute a
quorum in each division ana the concurrence
OF three shall lie the necessary to a decision
Such cases only as may be ordered to be heard
! by the whole court shall be concurrence of
four justices shall be necessary to
| a decision in cases 50 heard. The Justice who
| Is senior in continuous torn of service shah
/ be chief justice, ana in case two or more have
continuously served during the same period
| the senior in years OF these shall be chief
justice, and the presiding Justice OF each divi-
sion shall be selected from the judges assigned
| to that division in like manner. The term of
office of the justices shall be six years except
! as hereinafter provided. The justices in office.
| at the time this amendment takes efect shall
| hold their Offices for the terms for which they
! were Severally elected and until their sue
| cessors are elected ana qualified. As soon as
uary. 1901. the governor shall appoint four
justices, to hold their oftices until the second
Monday In January 1903 Al the general cleo
ton in 1902 there shall be elected five Justices.
one of whom shall hold his ONCE for two
years. one for four years. and three for six
years. At the general election in 1904 and
every six years thereafter two justices shall
be elected Al the general election in 1906
ana every six years thereafter two justices
shall be elected. At the general election in
1905 and every six years thereafter three JUS
tees shall be elected.
SEC. ,. This proposition shall be submitted
to the electors of this state at the general
election of representatives in the year 1900
for their approval or rejection The amend.
ment hereby proposed shall be designated on
the onicial ballot by the following title: The
judicial amendment to the constitution " ana
shaIl be voted Tor or against as now provided
by law under such title
SEC. 2. This resolution shall take eject and
be in force from and after its publca tion IN
| the statute-bOOk.
| Approved March T. 1S9l
. hereby certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of the original enrolled reso-
luton now on file in m, Office, and that the
same took enect by puuncation in the statute.
book May 8, 1899. GEO A. CLARK
: SEAL Secretary of State,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28

breathel" And he pushed the report
er toward the tube.
mo, no." said Sturgis, struggling
family; ut cannot be both-and you
ve-everything-to live for"
But the artist was now the stronger,
and he succeeded in forcing his friend
10 inhale enough fresh air to restore
his departing consciousness.
At length Sturgis, with returning
strength, was about to renew the gen
erous struggle with Sprague, when
suddenly the place was ablaze with the
glow of an electric light.
"He wants to see If his work is done"
whispered Sturgis, to his companion.
Then, observing that Sturgis was
again on the verge of asphyxiation, he
continued hurriedly:
Fill up your lungs with air, quick!
quick, tell you. Now drop and
feign death. Do as do"
Suiting the action to the word, Stur-
gis threw himself upon the stone floor,
face downward, and lay motionless,
his right hand grasping a revolver con-
cenled beneath his body. Sprague,
after short breathing spell at the
tube, followed his companions exam
| pie.
After short interval there came a
metallic click, which Sturgis recog-
nized as the sound made by the open
ing of the slide in the panel of the door
at the head of the stairs.
A moment-which seemed an eter-
nifty of suspense - followed, during
which the prisoners felt, without being
able to see, the cold CLEAN of the steely
eyes of Murdoch az the grating.
Would he enter2 Would he suspect
the ruse? Would the two men retair
their grasp of consciousness and theii
strength long enough to make a last
fight for life? IL.
These thoughts crowded upon the re
porter's brain as he lay Stimulating
death and making a desperate effort e
control his reelug senses.
If Murdoch we're coming ne would
have to. shut Of, he gas aud ventilat'
the room. What was he waiting for?
Come I'M"
The words were Murdock's us b.
turned away from the grating ant
closedt the sliding panel.
IAN interruption which probabl.
means death to u.s." whispered Sturgi
TO his companion; take anothe
breath of fresh air, old fellow; W
must hold out a little longer"
Sprague. however lay motion!es
and unres ponsive. The reporter shooI
him violently and turned him oye
upon his back. The artists body wa
limp and inert; his eyes half closed
his face livid.
The reporter himself felt sick an
faint. But. with mighty effort, h
succeeded in raising his friend in III
arms. and dragging him toward th
speakng-tube. There, of a sudden.l hi
strength failed him. His head swan
his muscles relaxed he felt Sprague'
limp form Slip from his grasp, tottered
reeled, threw his arms wildly abou
him for support, and ,fell, as the las
elusive ray OF consciousness was slip
ping away from him.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
Talks OF Making Tomin Nebraska and
South Dakota.

Chicago, Sept 2l.-United States
Senator Hanna, chairman of the exc
cutive committee of the Republican
national committee, announced to-day
that possibly he will make an extensive
toar of the west, particularly in Neb-
raska and South Dakota. On his re-
turn from the east. whittier he will de-
part tonight. the Senator will make a
decision as to his campaign plans,
The senator is anXioust ofollow Sena-
tor Pettigrew in the making of speeches
and also desires to replyIto Mr.. Bryan
in the latter's state. Tomorrow
mo rning Senator Hanna will meet
President Mckinley lin Canton and
Sunday he will be in Cleveland, leav-
ing there for New York Monday morn
inc
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28

Indigestion, biliousness, blood
poisoned with urea and uric acid
(which should have been excreted by
the Kidneys, rheumatic pains in the
nerves and joints, causing irritation
of the kidneys, then pains over the
small of the back, mark sure ap-
proach of Bright's disease. Do not
delay taking FoLEY's KIDNEY CURE,
for it makes the kidnery right. Take
no substitute. Campbell d Burrell,
Frank e. Smith has $685. 900 to loan
on farms at the lowest rate.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
Notice of Final Settlement.

STATE OF KANSAS.
Allen County.
In the probate court in and for said county
In the matter OF tina estate of Ciilpin Buck
nghum deceased
Creditors ana all other persons Interested in
the aforesaid estate are hereby notified that /
shall apply To the probate court in and for said
county, sitting at the court house in lola
county of Allen, state OF Kansas. ON the 18th
day of october, \. D., 1870.
GEORGE w. LYLE. Administrator
or the estate of Gilpin Buckingham deceased
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
av EDGAR NOR ETTE



--Gasl' spluttered the artist.
"Yes, he is going to asphyxiate us.
Now, quick, to the speaking tube! The
box will somewhat retard the rush of
gas; but, ct the best Il is only a ques-
ton of minutes before the air becomes
30 charged as TO render respiration
impossible"
Sprague rushed to the speaking-tube
and whistled long and loud, after
which he placed his ear to the mouth
piece.
81 hear some one walking" he sud-
denly exclaimed. ..|......f
The two men listened in breathless
silence for an answering call. -.-
"Woll, gentlemen, what can l do for
you?'' l.. ...
The words came in Murdock's voice.
Sprague's eyes met those of the re-
porter and saw that the last faint gliIn-
mer of hope was gone. In that swift
and silent interchange of thought
there was resignation TO the inevitable
doom and the final farewell of two
brave hearts.
The spluttering candle gave its last
flicker and went out leaving the pris-
oners in utter darkness.
The room was rapidly filing with
gas and they were beginning 70 feel its
effects.
eve can at least complete our task
before we die" said Sturgis, with grim
determination.
sour task"
"Yes, and insure Murdock's convic-
ton for our murder"
"What chance is there that anyone
will ever discover our bodies. since they
are destined for Murdock's oblivion
tank?"
"Give me your hand" Sturg;s re
piled; "there is box of matches.
place II here. between us. within easy
reach. | want to write few words
to the superintendent of police to eX
plain matters Hy that time Their,
will be enough gas in the room tc
produce a terrific explosion, when VIZ
strike a match. We can thus succeed
in wrecking this place and calling at
tention to il. If | should succuml
before YOU do. do not fail 10 ligh
the match"
Y While he was speaking The reporte'
3 had taken from his pocket a pad anC
a pencil and had begun to write n
rapidly as he could in the darkness.
Y Spragues head was beginning t.
Z swim and his ears were ringing, bu
4 the thought of Agnes Murdoch wa
uppermost in his mind.
''An explosion be exclaimed;. nc
no; that must not be. What O
B Agnes? She may be hurt?' l.
Il Sturgis continued writing.
ut is the only chance there is O
bringing Murdoch to justice" he sale
firmly.
"But Agnes is innocent of hi
crimes" urged the artist, in thic
voice. His tongue Glove to his palate
he felt his consciousness ebbinl
"Why should she suffer? l am &C
ing, old mani cannot hold out an
longer-Promise me that you-tha
you will not--strike--the match"
He staggered and fell against tn
reporter who caught him in hi
arms. His own senses were reeling.
Promise" pleaded the half-uncor
scious man.
81 promise" answered sturgis, afte
an instant's hesitation.
II struck a chill to his heart to sc
his friend dying in the prime of you'll
strength and happiness.
Suddenly a thought flashed upo
him.
"Brace up, old fellow All is nc
yet over, The speaking-tube leads
fresh air Here, put your lips to
and breathe through your mouth
The artist heard the WORDS an
made an effort to obey these dire,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
One Halftbe News

Comes from our neighbors. a neigh.
Dor of Joe Crooks of Bridton, Ind,
told him of Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepstn. He is cured OF case of
indigestion that kept him down twelve
years. Mr.. Crook wishes US to refer
any one to him who doubts thewonder-
full cure he found in DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin, which has gained an
honorable foothold as a true remedy
for constipation, indigestion, sick
headache and stomach trouble. G. b.
Spencer, lola and W. 5, Samuels,
Moran.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
Editors Awful Plight.

f. NJ, Higgins, Editor Seneca Ills,
News was afflicted foryears with Piles
that no doctor or remedy helped until
he tried Bvcklin's Arnica Salve, the
best in the world, He writes, two
boxes wholly cured him. Iniallible
for Piles. Cure guaranteed. Only %
cents. Sold by Evans Bros,
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
Continued
Fndured peath,s Arollies

Only II roaring fire enabled j. M.
Garrettson, of San Antonio, Tex, to
lie down when attacked by Asthma
from which he suffered for years He
writes his misery was often so great
that is seemed he endured the agonies
OF death; but DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for consumption wholly cured him.
This marvellous medicine is the only
cure for asthma, as well as consump.
ton, coughs and colds, and all throat,
chest aud lung troubles. Price SOC
and 81 Guaranteed. Evans Bros.
Belgian Hares for sale: Pedigreed
stock. A. M. Wood, two and a half
miles south of La Harpe.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28

Buffalo Bill is coming to Kansas
with his Wild West show before al
the wheat has been marketed.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28

BE 1t resolved by the Legislature Of the State
of Kansas, two-thirds OF the members
elected to each house thereof concurring
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1900-09-28
HANNA NAY COME WEST

promise.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-14
MISS FLAGLER TO BE MARRIED.
Engagement of the Heroine ofa Pain-
ful lncidentin IN washlngton.

ful incident In Washlngton
Washington. Dec Ia Gen. and Mrs.
ID. w. Flagler announce the engage
ment of their daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Moore Flagler, to DIR. George w. Nc
Keen of Baddeck, Cape Breton, Canada.
Miss Flagler is the heroine of a palm
ful Incident and for five years has lived
in seclusion. In August 1895, she at
tempted to scare some boys who were
pilferiEgs fruit from the family residen-
tial grotinds on Columbia Heights. She
discharged a pistol with such sure aim
that young colored boy wa almost in
stantly killed
Miss Flagler was duly indicted and
tried for the occurrence and jury con-
victed her of homicide Her sentence
was That she serve one hour in the dis
itrict Jail and pay, q fine of $500. She wa S
taken TO the jail and served the sem
tence OF the court, altfo her father was
permitted to accompany her and while
away the drearv hour.
Since that sad tragedy Miss Fagier
has been recluse from society, rarely
appearing In public She is of5a very.
sensitive tenlpsrament and grievee soiser
the event to such an extent that at one
time IT was feared she was going
into decline. She has NOT
cared to reside in Washington for any
considerable period. and has made her
home 1t Cape Breton. where shesdcvoted
lser time and energy working among the
poor fishermen families.
1t was there that she met DR. sNicIeen,
. physician Of that locality She was
opposed 10 marriage. as she wished TO
!,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-14
Trains IN COLLISION
Wreck in Pennsylvania Results ia
Injuries, Some Fatal, to
len Persons.
Normal School at Fredonia, N. Y,
Destroyed Janitor Burned Ten
Students Missing.
cloudburst Believed to Have Done
Great Damage at Frisco
Other News.

Pittsburg, Dec. 14.-The day express
from 'hicago on the. Pittsburg. Fort
WAYNE & chicago collided with the
Leet scale acconnodation near Edge
worth this morrsng. Both trains were
wrecked. Eve passengers and four
train men Nysre seriously Injured. A mis-
tafia i;l the signals caused the accident.
The Injured are:
= Z. stevens, New York condition
serious.
! = Hanson. Chicago, and Mrs. j. e.
Hanson serious.
William Fischer, Ada Fischer, aged IA.
both serious.
George Fleming, porter.
oscar White, fireman, probably fa-
tally
Dorsey Wise, bagga seinan, will die.
James Johnson, conductor.
Fred Sciiucf. brakeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-14
Ll,s GKEpES rI.N..s .ARRIvE:.


Ministers Notified OF Chinn's Readi-
ncssto Proceed With Ncgotintions.;
FeiSin, Dec IA III Hung Chang and
Prince hing have seilt Official notitica-
stion 10 he ministers that they have re-
ceived the documents authorizing them
e act in !,eiialf of china hi the peace
negotiations and anaouncing that thes
are ready to proceed as soon as the
ministers desire.
The fact that the British minister has
Tot yet l;eceived authority from his gov
e'nsneilt to sign the joint note causes as
ltonls hnien here, as II is felt the other
,lsosvers having agreed, there can not be
anything in the joint note TO cause
Great Bgitain % object Sufficiently 10
make her refuse TO sign.
tsonge says he believes China Will i'm
accept the terms inaposedsand
that she has X IN her power to comply
with the majority Of them by spring.
While the others can wait. on account
OF frost the court Will not be able 10
return TO Pekir, nor Will the troops be
able to leave. until April
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-14
INQUIRY ON ALASKA is ASKED:
Charges in Connection With Adju-
dicntton OF Mining In eres Is

:
a'essioii q = ~ iailiiis anse la' res =.
washington. Dec. III What appears
20 be a serious scandal in Alaska preba-
Ely viii be investigated by congress
Eswitsins a short time Late IN the af,ei-
noon yesterday after a conference with
l5ttse speaker Repltsseii ative Eicll, Of
indiana, started the fiioyement by pre-
sientins aiesoi''tion far an irvestl ga :
l'on ipte the adJuaicatien OF certain
iHlning contest ssiti Alaska.
Briefly the story Is That soon after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-14
THE CIVIL SERVICE.
John w. Ella Reviews the Work o
lie Past Year.

New York. Dec. l4-Delegates from
all parts of the country were in attend
.ance at the annual meeting of the Ma
t!onal civil Service Reform League
which opened here Thursday. Besides
the general sessions, there We're two
meetings in the Carnegie lyceum Gov
'ernor Roosevelt Wayne Macveagh,
Cieorge L. Rives, president Of the char
terreyision commission; Wheeler H.
Peckham. Charles j. Boraparte, of
Baltimore: Representative F. H. Gill
lette. of Massachusetts Richard Hen
ry Dana. of Boston, and members of the
state and civil service committees are
present. AT the meeting IN Carnegie
lyceum last night addresses were made
by Mr., Bonaparte. William Dudley
Foulke, of Indiana, and the Rev. DR..
Rainsford. Carl Schurz presided.
John w. Ella, of Chicago, member of
the civil service commission, presented
report in which he reviewed. the work
accomplished in the city of Chicago.
Mr. Ella was obliged to leave for Chi
cago yesterday and his report was read
by the secretary. In II Mr.. Ella said:
by unthinkinE people the apparent